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New Year Cairo & Nile Cruise

Holiday to Egypt

7 Nights/8 Days

Book Now Starting From $1729

General Info

Prices are based on private tours for two (2) or one (1) person. However, if you are a family or group traveling together, our tour consultant will provide a discounted price according to the number of people you book for.

This exclusive 7-night New Year package combines the best of Egypt’s history, luxury, and celebration. Begin with 3 nights in Cairo, where you’ll visit world-famous landmarks such as the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum, while enjoying the comfort of a 5-star hotel. Then, fly to Luxor and embark on a 4-night luxury Nile cruise, sailing between Luxor and Aswan. Along the way, explore ancient temples, breathtaking monuments, and charming riverside towns. Onboard, savor gourmet meals, enjoy vibrant entertainment, and welcome the New Year with a festive celebration under the stars.

Features

The package includes 4 nights' accommodation on a Nile cruise ship and 3 nights in Cairo, full board meals (including a New Year's gala dinner), guided shore excursions, entrance fees, airport or station transfers, and all onboard entertainment. Optional extras such as hot-air balloon trips, spa treatments, and private arrangements

Accommodations

4 nights aboard a 5-star luxury Nile Cruise

3 nights aboard a 5-star hotel in Cairo

Itinerary Details

Day 1 : SATURDAY 27TH DEC 2025: ARRIVAL TO CAIRO

Welcome to Egypt - Cairo. 

Upon arrival Cairo international airport, Nile Cruiser rep- will meet and assist you during passport control and customs formalities. 

Finish all airport procedures, then transfer to Cairo hotel relaxation and rest,

overnight in Cairo hotel.

Day 2 : SUNDAY 28TH DEC 2025: GIZA PYRAMIDS – GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM. 


After breakfast at the hotel, meet your Egyptologist tour guide to start Giza tour to visit The Great Pyramids of Giza, the valley temple, the Sphinx
Proceed to visit papyrus institute with lecture for ancient Egypt life, paper industry in ancient Egypt
Lunch will be served at local restaurant with delicious Egyptian dishes and taste Egypt food at local restaurant
Drive to The Grand Egyptian Museum which is hosting over 100,000 artifacts from ancient Egyptian civilization, including the complete Tutankhamun collection
Transfer to your hotel with overnight at Cairo hotel.

Day 3 : MONDAY 29TH DEC 2025: CAIRO FLY TO LUXOR - WELCOME TO LUXOR AND EAST BANK VISIT.

Breakfast at Cairo hotel and check out to fly to Luxor to start Nile Cruise trip.

Upon arrival at the Luxor airport, you will be greeted by our professional Nile Cruisers team and escorted by a licensed tour guide to begin sightseeing Luxor.

During the first portion of a guided tour, guests will experience the East Bank of Luxor, including the complex of Karnak temples, the Hypostyle Hall, and Hatshepsut obelisk. Afterwards, guests will transfer for embarkation to the Nile Cruise vessel.

Lunch will then be served on board with a delicious selection of vegetarian and international cuisine.

Later, guests will have the afternoon to explore the city of Luxor at their leisure.

In the evening, guests will embark on the second portion of their guided tour through the magnificent temple of Luxor during.

After the tour, guests will then return to the Nile Cruise.

Dinner and overnight stay will be on board the Nile Cruise vessel in Luxor.

Day 4 : TUESDAY 30TH DEC 2025: LUXOR WEST BANK, TOMB OF TUTANKHAMUN, AND SAILING TO ASWAN.

We start the Day with a delicious breakfast on the Nile Cruise ship.

(For the early birds, there is an opportunity for an optional Hot Air Balloon ride. Note, this optional activity is an additional cost.)

The tour will then continue to the West Bank of Luxor and include visits to the majestic Valley of Kings and three royal tombs.

During this once in a lifetime experience, guests will enter the tomb of King TUTANKHAMUN himself, seeing the mummy, the coffin, and his sarcophagus.

Following that, we will visit the Hatshepsut Temple at Deir el-Bahari and the two grand colossi of Memnon.

Guests will then return to the Nile Cruise vessel for a delicious lunch.

After lunch we set sail towards Aswan as guests enjoy afternoon tea and beautiful views along the Nile Valley.

Upon arrival in Esna along our journey, guests will experience our vessel crossing the lock to a higher level of water—providing the most stunning views of the Nile during your trip.

As the day comes to a close, dinner and overnight stay will be on board the Nile Cruise vessel in Edfu.

Day 5 : WEDNESDAY 31ST DEC 2025: KOM OMBO TEMPLE VISIT AND SAILING THE NILE TO ASWAN.

We begin with a delicious breakfast on board the Nile Cruise vessel.

Guests will then enjoy sailing towards Kom Ombo, taking in the beautiful views of the Nile Valley.

Lunch will be served on board while sailing towards the day’s first stop, Kom Ombo.

Upon arrival in Kom Ombo, guests will embark on a 10-minute walk to visit the ancient Kom Ombo temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris, an extraordinary historical site that gives you a glimpse into the rich culture of ancient Egypt.

Guests will then return to the Nile Cruise vessel and continue sailing towards Aswan, enjoying afternoon tea on the sun deck.

Finally, dinner and overnight stay will be on board the Nile Cruise vessel in Aswan.

Day 6 : THURSDAY 1ST JAN 2026: ASWAN HIGHLIGHTS AND FELUCCA SAILING.

This Day begins with another delicious breakfast on board the Nile Cruise vessel in Aswan.  (For the early birds, there is an opportunity for an optional tour of the Abu Simbel temple during this time. Note, this optional tour is an additional cost not included in the price and comes with a breakfast box.

Guests will then embark on a tour of Aswan, including visits to the temple of Philae, Isis Island, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the quarry of granite.

Guests will then return to the Nile Cruise vessel for lunch.

In the afternoon, guests will sail on a traditional Felucca boat around the Nile Valley, a transportation first used in the 16th century. (Sailing will be subject to weather conditions).

Finally, dinner and overnight stay will be on board the Nile Cruise vessel in Aswan.

Day 7 : FRIDAY 2ND JAN 2026: ASWAN FLY TO CAIRO – EGYPTIAN MUSEUM – KHAN EL KHALILI

Guests will begin their final day with breakfast on board the Nile Cruise vessel in Aswan.

They will then be assisted with disembarkation from the cruise.

At the appropriate time, guests will be transferred to Aswan airport to fly back to Cairo.

Upon arrive Cairo airport meet and assist, drive to The Egyptian Museum tour to see Treasures of King Tut Ankh Amon & animal mummy room, the ancient Egypt monuments. Finally, enjoy a visit to the open-air market (Khan El Khalili), the oldest market in the middle east.

Then back to your hotel with an overnight in Cairo.

Day 8 : SATURDAY 3RD JAN 2026: CAIRO - HOME

Breakfast at your hotel, assist to check out with luggage down.

At the appropriate time transfer to Cairo airport to fly back home with sweet memories for Cairo trip.

  • Dining

    • Bed and breakfast in Cairo hotel + Lunch during the tour
    • Full board on the cruise ship