11-Day Egypt New Year Cruise Special Trip
Start From 1250
Duration 11 Days
Overview
Book your extraordinary New Year Cruise, which combines the history, thrills, and luxury of Respect Egypt Tours, whose services will leave you with nothing but praise. In our 11-day program, every travel to Egypt will be hassle-free as the clients are escorted to the Great Pyramids, Saqqara, and the river in Hurghada. This is also what happens to those who travel the Nile through Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel. With such smooth transitions, comfortable hotels, and proficient Egyptologists, each moment with all of you will be hard. Relish the beauty of Egypt to its fullest. Bring the New Year in such a way that you will not forget it for a long period.
Why You Should Love This Trip
✔️ Iconic Landmarks: Visit the Great Pyramids, Abu Simbel, and the Valley of the Kings for a journey through Egypt's most famous ancient sites.
✔️Luxurious Nile Cruise: Enjoy a fancy Nile cruise, celebrating the New Year as you sail past timeless temples.
✔️ Red Sea Relaxation: Unwind in Hurghada’s crystal-clear waters with snorkeling and beach relaxation.
✔️ Festive Spirit: Celebrate Christmas and New Year in Egypt, blending the magic of the holidays with rich cultural experiences.
✔️ Expert Service: With Respect Egypt Tours, every detail is handled by professional guides for a seamless adventure.
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation in a fancy Nile Cruise
- Accommodation in comfortable Hotels
- Entrance fee
- Meet and assist service
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- All transfers are in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Domestic Flights
- All service charges and taxes
- A bottle of water during the tour
Included
- Optional
- International airfare
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Drinks
- Personal spending
- Tips
Excluded
Itinerary
Start your New Year Cruise with a tour of Cairo’s renowned sites. Visit the majestic Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx and explore the ancient necropolis of Saqqara. Memphis, the first capital of Egypt, awaits with its fascinating artifacts.
📍 Giza Pyramids
The last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramid stands at 146 meters.
📍 The Great Sphinx
The limestone statue with a lion’s body and a human head guarded the Giza Plateau for over 4,500 years.
📍 Saqqara
Home to the Step Pyramid, one of the earliest monumental stone structures in history.
📍 Memphis
An ancient capital, now an open-air museum with the colossal statue of Ramses II.
Return to your hotel for dinner and a relaxing evening in Cairo after a full day exploring the wonders of ancient Egypt.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Cairo Hotel
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Hurghada. Upon arrival, enjoy a leisurely day at your hotel by the Red Sea.
📍 Hurghada
Known for its crystal-clear waters, this resort town offers a haven for beach lovers and water sports enthusiasts.
Spend the day at your leisure, soaking in the serene atmosphere before your next adventure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Overnight: Hurghada Hotel
Spend the day snorkeling in the pristine waters of the Red Sea, renowned for its colorful coral reefs and rich marine life. Enjoy swimming amongst schools of fish and marvel at the underwater beauty.
📍 Red Sea Coral Reefs
Home to over 1,000 species of fish and one of the most vibrant marine ecosystems in the world.
Return to your Hurghada hotel for a relaxing evening after a thrilling day exploring the underwater wonders.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Hurghada Hotel
Enjoy a day of leisure in Hurghada. Relax on the beach, explore the local area, or opt for an exciting excursion, such as a desert safari or diving trip.
Hurghada is famous for its warm climate and year-round sunshine, the town offers various leisure activities, from beach relaxation to adrenaline-filled adventures.
Take in the relaxing vibes of Hurghada one last time before heading inland to Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Overnight: Hurghada Hotel
After breakfast, journey to Luxor where you’ll check in to your Nile cruise. In the afternoon, visit the impressive Karnak and Luxor Temples, two of Egypt’s most significant religious sites.
📍 Karnak Temple
A massive temple complex built over 2,000 years, dedicated to the Theban gods, especially Amun-Ra.
📍 Luxor Temple
A beautifully preserved temple, once the site of pharaohs’ coronations, showcasing grandeur and ancient Egyptian architecture.
Enjoy dinner onboard the cruise as you sail along the Nile, the lifeblood of ancient and modern Egypt.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise
Begin your exploration of the West Bank, starting with the Valley of the Kings, the last resting place for many Egyptian pharaohs. Discover the awe-inspiring Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
📍 Valley of the Kings
Famed for its royal tombs, including the tomb of King Tutankhamun.
📍 Temple of Hatshepsut
A stunning mortuary temple dedicated to one of Egypt’s most successful female pharaohs.
📍 Colossi of Memnon
These towering statues were originally placed to guard the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
Return to the Nile cruise after a full day of exploring Luxor’s ancient wonders.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. | Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise.
Sail to Edfu and Kom Ombo to visit two of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Edfu’s Temple of Horus is dedicated to the falcon-headed god, while Kom Ombo is dedicated to two gods—Horus and Sobek.
📍 Temple of Horus at Edfu
The best-preserved temple in Egypt, showcasing stunning reliefs of Horus’s battles.
📍 Kom Ombo Temple
A dual temple honoring both Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god.
Conclusion: End the day aboard your Nile cruise as you sail toward Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. | Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise.
Your New Year Cruise takes you to the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel temples with Respect Egypt Tours.
📍 Abu Simbel
Two massive rock temples built by Ramses II were moved to avoid submersion from Lake Nasser.
Return to your cruise for a peaceful night on the Nile after a full day of sightseeing.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise
In the morning, visit Aswan’s highlights, including the beautiful Philae Temple and the modern marvel of the Aswan High Dam.
📍 Philae Temple
A temple dedicated to the goddess Isis was saved from the rising waters of the Nile and relocated to Agilkia Island.
📍 Aswan High Dam
A modern engineering wonder that provides Egypt with electricity and controls the Nile’s flooding.
📍 Unfinished Obelisk
This giant, incomplete obelisk offers insights into ancient stone-working techniques.
Then transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo. Once back in the capital, relax at your hotel or explore the city at your own pace.
Meals: Breakfast | Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Delve into Old Cairo’s rich history with a tour of its most significant religious sites, including the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. End the day with a stroll through the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
📍 Egyptian Museum
In Cairo houses the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, with over 120,000 items. It includes treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb.
📍 The Hanging Church
One of Egypt’s oldest Coptic churches, suspended over the Roman Babylon Fortress.
📍 Ben Ezra Synagogue
A historic synagogue, where some believe Baby Moses was found.
📍 Khan El Khalili Bazaar
A lively marketplace where you can find local crafts, spices, and souvenirs.
Conclusion: Relax at your hotel after a day filled with cultural experiences in Old Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast | Overnight: Cairo Hotel
After breakfast, we shall transfer you to Cairo International Airport, thus ending your exciting New Year Cruise, the leg of this wonderful journey. We trust that our clients have enjoyed their tour of Egypt with Respect Egypt Tours to be one of magic, thrills, and everlasting charmed memories. As you begin your trip back home, you shall be wished Happy New Year, knowing you have seen the best that Egypt offers, and there is nothing else to wish for. It is hoped that your holidays will be as cheerful as the stars illuminating the Nile at night and the adventures will continue in the coming year!
Meals: Breakfast.
Highlights/Before You travel
- Giza Pyramids
- The Great Sphinx
- Saqqara Step Pyramid
- Memphis City
- Hurghada (Red Sea)
- Luxor Temple
- Karnak Temple
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
- Edfu Temple
- Kom Ombo Temple
- Abu Simbel
- Philae Temple
- Aswan High Dam
- Unfinished Obelisk
- Egyptian Museum
- Hanging Church
- Ben Ezra Synagogue
- Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Highlights
- Visa
- Copy of important documents
- Camera or phone with extra batteries
- Modest clothing for religious sites
- Sun protection
- Travel Insurance
- Medication and personal hygiene items
- Weather
- Currency
- Tipping
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Power adapters
Before You travel
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We had the absolute best experience with our guide, Reda. From the very beginning, she was warm, organized, and incredibly knowledgeable. She brought so much depth and context to everything we saw, but explained it in a way that was engaging and easy to understand, not overwhelming. Reda struck the perfect balance between professional and personable. She made us feel safe, taken care of, and genuinely excited to be there. You could tell she truly loves what she does, and that passion made the entire experience unforgettable. She was attentive to our questions, mindful of our pace, and always one step ahead, whether it was navigating crowds, sharing historical insight, or making sure we were comfortable. Having her as our guide elevated the entire trip. If you get the chance to tour with Reda, take it. She was simply great.
A great guide working for a great tour company
Peter B
The pre-tour customer service support was the best I’ve experienced for a day trip in a dozen years of travel – highly responsive and clear – including accommodation of my late modification to the itinerary. My thanks to Nada. My guide on a private tour to the GEM and Old Cairo Museum, Laila, is young but knows her subject matter and explains things well. Often with day trip guides you can tell that they know the script but are less comfortable with broader or deeper questions. That is not true of Laila. She has put in the homework needed to know Egypt’s extensive history. She really knows her way around both museums, too, which helped maximize my time. And she has a friendly, casual style that makes her comfortable to be with for a full day. I would not hesitate to request her for another tour. Our driver, Ayman, was excellent. He called me at the hotel the day before the tour to confirm the pick up time. I’ve never had that happen on any other tour. It was a nice touch. On the drive he was good at pointing out local sections of Cairo and landmarks, and was deft at getting off the main road and cutting through a residential section to pick up our guide (it was interesting to see neighborhoods up close).
Great trip !!
George
Our group of four had an excellent visit to Egypt in mid January, thanks to Respect Egypt Tours. We had built a custom tour for four family members to pick us up at the airport, secure visas, get around Cairo and Luxor, take us to all the must-see sites, and generally babysit us. This tour company exceeded our expectations. Our guides were Wael in Cairo and Ahmad in Luxor, both skilled, knowledgeable and very friendly. The Respect Egypt Tour coordinator, Nada, was more attentive before and during the tour than any I have ever worked with. We highly recommend this company to all who want some hands on when they visit Egypt.
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The package includes accommodation Nile cruises, guided sightseeing with a qualified Egyptologist, all fees for the entrance to the relevant sites, internal flights, and transportation in a private car with air conditioning, air tickets to and from the hotel. Meals during the cruise on the Nile are also covered.
No, the tour package does not cover international airfare. Travelers need to arrange and book their flights to Egypt independently.
Yes, individual travelers are accepted on the tour, and it is widely believed that such solo trips to Egypt, even for women, can be fairly safe. All trips are organized with the use of private transportation and professionally guided tours.
Tour programs involve a lot of cultural and historical activities like visiting the Pyramids of Giza, temples of Luxor and Aswan, and cruising over the Nile. Moreover, tourists visiting Egypt can also have fun at the Red Sea and in the local markets as well as opt for other activities.
No, tipping is not included in the tour package. Tipping for guides, drivers, and service staff is customary in Egypt and is at the traveler's discretion based on service received.
Traveling with Respect Egypt Tours is a fantastic option as it is private and led by professional Egyptologist guides. The company has entire packages that include transport, accommodation in five-star hotels and a properly organized tour of Egyptian sights.Therefore, there are no difficulties with logistics: airport transfers, domestic flights are provided. Respect Egypt Tours has earned recognition for its diligence, its customer-oriented services and in making the travel appetizing, informative and relaxing for the clients.
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