Egypt New Year Tour 2026/2027
Overview
Spending Christmas or New Year in Egypt is one of the most extraordinary holiday decisions a traveler can make. December delivers Egypt’s best sightseeing weather — 20–24°C throughout the country, clear skies every day, no humidity, and the ancient temples at their most atmospheric in cool morning light. Christmas Day at the Pyramids of Giza. New Year’s Eve on a Nile cruise watching the desert banks pass in the moonlight, with a gala dinner on board. New Year’s Day at the Valley of the Kings before any crowds arrive. These are experiences that stay with travelers for the rest of their lives.
Egypt For Travel operates Christmas and New Year tours every year for families, couples and solo travelers from the UK, USA, Europe and Australia. Book by September — December availability on Nile cruises and Cairo hotels sells out by October without exception.
Egypt New Year Tour — At a Glance
| Duration | 10–14 Days (customisable to your schedule) |
| Departures | December 20 – January 5 · Flexible start dates |
| Tour Type | 100% Private — your own guide, vehicle and pace |
| Egypt Guide | Licensed Egyptologist — ETA Category A Licence No. 1947 |
| Languages | English · Spanish · German · Portuguese · French · Italian |
| Book by | September — December cruise ships and hotels fully book out by October |
| Standard from | $2,399 per person |
Why December Is Egypt’s Best Month for Sightseeing
As our Egypt in December guide explains in full, December brings Egypt’s finest sightseeing conditions: temperatures of 20–24°C, no rain, no humidity, and clear blue skies every day. The early morning starts Egypt For Travel schedules — Valley of the Kings at 6:00 AM, Karnak at dawn — mean you experience the monuments in near-perfect conditions before the crowds. The demand challenge of December is solved by booking with Egypt For Travel in advance. We hold December allocations on the most popular Nile cruise ships year-round.
New Year’s Eve Gala on the Nile
Every Nile cruise ship in Egypt For Travel’s fleet operates a special New Year’s Eve gala dinner with live entertainment, a special menu, decorations and a countdown to midnight on the Nile. Most ships also run a Christmas Day special lunch on December 25th. These events are included for passengers on board during those dates. Egypt For Travel informs the ship of your booking dates in advance so the gala is confirmed and your table reserved. A gala dinner supplement applies on most ships ($50–$80 per person) — confirmed at booking. For the most romantic New Year’s Eve, we recommend the Steigenberger Senator (17 suites, private terraces, champagne on arrival) or the MS Terramar (20 suites, fully renovated January 2025).
| Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights | Type: Private Tour | Run: December 20 – January 5 departures (daily) |
Included
• Meet and greet services by our representatives at the airports with a name sign in the passport control area.
• Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo with daily breakfast included.
• Accommodation for 1 night in Aswan with daily breakfast included.
• Accommodation for 3 nights on a luxury cruise on the Nile with full board
• Accommodation for 3 nights in Hurghada with soft all-inclusive.
• The meals mentioned in the previous itinerary in good quality restaurants
• Private tour guide in English/Portuguese/German/Spanish
• All tours have guided and private visits
• Entrance fees to all the sites mentioned in your itinerary of private tours of Egypt
• Bottled water during visits
• All transfers in a private luxury vehicle with air conditioning and equipped with free WiFi
• Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada in a private air-conditioned vehicle equipped with free WiFi
• Domestic flights (Cairo/ Aswan – Hurghada/ Cairo)
• All taxes and service charges
Excluded
- International flights to and from Cairo
- New Year’s Eve gala dinner supplement on cruise ($50–$80 per person — confirmed at booking)
- Optional excursions: Abu Simbel by flight · hot air balloon over Luxor · Sound & Light Show
- Personal drinks at the bar
- Tips and gratuities (see our Tipping in Egypt 2026 guide)
- Travel insurance
Itinerary:
Day 1: Strat your Egypt vacation package by Arrival
Welcome to Cairo, Egypt An Around Egypt Tours representative will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport. Then he will accompany you to your hotel in an exclusive luxury vehicle with air conditioning. The representative will help you easily check into your hotel, and will review your Egypt private tour itinerary to confirm the pick-up times for each trip. You will spend the night in Cairo.
Welcome drink upon arrival.
In the evening, our tour director will pick you up at the hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle to attend the sound and light show of the Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Khafre and Menkaure. Discover the fascinating history of the ancient Egyptians. It begins with the story of the Sphinx, a guardian who has been guarding the city of the dead for five thousand years. The show also shows the history of the construction of the pyramids and tells the story of famous great figures of Ancient Egypt, such as Thutmosis IV, Akhenaten, Nefertari and Tutankhamen. Back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Cairo.
Activities included:
• Cairo- Light and sound show.
Day 2: Tours of the pyramids and Cairo
Day 3: Flight from Aswan to Cairo
Day 4: Private Egypt Tour to Abu Simbel Temple / Nile Cruise
Day 5: Kom Ombo and Edfu
Day 6: Cruise on the Nile in Luxor
Day 7: East bank of Luxor and Hurghada
Day 8: Optional Activities - Giftun Island Snorkeling Trip
Day 9: Optional tours in Hurghada
Day 10: Return to Cairo from Hurghada
Day 11: Final departure and end of your private tours of Egypt
Prices:
Prices
Notes:
Important: Book by September
December is Egypt’s busiest month for Nile cruises. The most popular ships — King of Thebes, MS Magic I, Kira, Steigenberger Senator, MS Terramar — are fully booked for Christmas week (Dec 24–28) and New Year week (Dec 29–Jan 2) by October without exception. Cairo hotels near the Pyramids follow the same pattern. Contact Egypt For Travel by September for best availability. We hold December allocations specifically for advance bookings. WhatsApp: +20 155 555 2466
Children Policy
| Age | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 years | Free | Shares parents’ room |
| 2–6 years | 25% of adult price | Shares parents’ room |
| 6–12 years | 50% of adult price | Own or shared room |
| 12+ years | Adult price applies |
Cancellation Policy
| Days Before Departure | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| 30+ days before | Deposit only |
| 15–29 days before | 25% of total booking price |
| 7–14 days before | 50% of total booking price |
| 0–6 days / No show | 100% of total booking price |