Egypt Christmas & New Year Tour 2026/2027

Egypt Christmas & New Year Tour 2026/2027

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Egypt Christmas & New Year Tour 2026/2027

8 days tour

Trade snow shovels for 75-degree sunshine. This holiday itinerary puts you at the Pyramids on Christmas morning and on the deck of a 5-star Nile cruise for New Year’s Eve, where every ship on the river holds a gala dinner under fireworks. The Christmas–New Year window is the single most in-demand period of the Egyptian travel year  cruises and the best hotels sell out four to six months ahead   so this is the one tour we genuinely urge you to book early.

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season like absolute royalty! The Egypt Christmas & New Year Tour 2026/2027 is a masterfully engineered itinerary custom-crafted by King Tut Tours to blend the festive spirit of Christmas and the dawn of a New Year with the breathtaking wonders of a 7,000-year-old civilization.

Our agency is thrilled to deliver an unmatched, world class luxury vacation experience featuring a brilliant, professional Egyptologist tour guide, premium 5-star accommodations, and a private, fully air-conditioned modern vehicle. We take immense pride in offering the exceptional service expected from the finest travel agency in Egypt.

Imagine spending your holiday season standing before the towering Giza Pyramids Complex, celebrating onboard a luxury Nile River cruise, and exploring the hidden royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings. Let King Tut Tours whisk you away on the most spectacular festive adventure on earth book your holiday getaway today!

 

Itinerary

Arrival in Cairo – Welcome to Festive Egypt

cairo airport

The very moment your plane touches down at Cairo International Airport during this magical holiday season, your dream vacation officially sparks to life! A friendly, dedicated representative from King Tut Tours will be

waiting right at your arrival gate with a warm smile. Our team will effortlessly guide you through all passport control formalities, assist with your entry visa processing, handle your luggage identification, and carry your bags

with care. From there, you will step into a private, air-conditioned vehicle for a smooth transfer straight to your luxury 5* hotel for a swift, hassle-free check-in amidst beautiful holiday decorations.

An Enchanting Evening on the Nile

 

As dusk falls beautifully over the city, prepare to fall in love with Cairo on a magical Nile River Dinner Cruise! You will unwind in style, savoring a delicious buffet of authentic Egyptian cuisine while gliding down the

legendary river. The night comes alive with a mesmerizing, colorful belly dancing show accompanied by a live folklore band, featuring the dizzying, hypnotic movements of the traditional Tannoura spin—a spectacular homage to Egypt’s whirling dervishes tradition.

Overnight After an unforgettable first night, you will be driven back to your hotel to enjoy a peaceful night’s rest.

  • Meals: Dinner

  • Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Standing Before the Wonders of Giza & The Egyptian Museum

Wake up and enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel, because today you will journey back to the very dawn of human history! You will meet up with your private Egyptologist guide to explore the monumental landmarks of ancient Cairo:

The Giza Pyramids Complex

Egypt tours from USA — American travelers at the Pyramids of Giza with King Tut Tours

Prepare to look upon a true architectural time paradox. The Giza Pyramids Complex has dominated the desert horizon for over 4,000 years, standing proudly as one of the oldest and most intact ancient complexes on Earth.

This legendary site is home to three colossal main pyramids, six smaller queens’ pyramids, the eternal Valley Temple, and the sole guardian of the sands the Great Sphinx.

The Great Sphinx

Look into the eyes of the ultimate symbol of ancient power and wisdom! The Great Sphinx is the oldest and most mysterious monumental sculpture in history. Carved directly out of a single massive ridge of limestone, it

stands an impressive 73 m (240 ft) long and 19 m (66 ft) high. With the powerful body of a lion and the regal head of a pharaoh widely believed to be King Khafre it is known locally in Arabic as “Abu Al-Hawl,” which translates to the thrilling title “The Father of Terror.”

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

Next, get ready to experience a state-of-the-art marvel! The Grand Egyptian Museum is a spectacular, billion-dollar complex spanning roughly 490,000 square meters, perfectly aligned with the Pyramids of Giza. It acts as

a stunning bridge between antiquity and modern architecture, featuring world-class conservation labs and immersive galleries. Visitors can admire the incredible Hanging Obelisk, the massive 11-meter colossus of King

Ramses II, and the complete, legendary collection of over 5,000 artifacts belonging to King Tutankhamun.

Lunch Time Take a delightful break to enjoy an authentic, mouthwatering lunch at a top-tier local restaurant in Cairo.

The Egyptian Museum

Egyptian Museum

Your afternoon continues with a visit to the historic Egyptian Museum in downtown Tahrir Square. This stunning two-floor neoclassical palace has stood since 1902 and contains the largest, most spectacular

collection of pharaonic antiquities in the world, housing priceless treasures that span over 5,000 years of glorious history.

Overnight At the end of this mind-blowing day of discovery, you will be smoothly transferred back to your Cairo hotel for a relaxing overnight stay.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Fly to Aswan – Embarking on Your Luxury Holiday Nile Cruise

Savor a hearty breakfast at your hotel before checking out. You will be escorted to Cairo International Airport to catch your quick domestic flight to the tranquil and beautiful city of Aswan. Upon arrival, your expert

King Tut Tours guide will welcome you, and your spectacular Nile Cruise journey begins with exploring the engineering and mythic wonders of Aswan:

The High Dam

Aswan high dam

Your tour begins at the epic High Dam, which represents the modern engineering might of the city of Aswan. This colossal dam was constructed between 1960 and 1970 during the visionary reign of President Gamal Abdel-Nasser.

Designed as a massive cooperation project with the Moscow-based Hydroproject Institute, the dam gave Egypt complete control over the annual Nile flooding, generates vital hydroelectricity, and created the enormous water storage reservoir known as Lake Nasser.

The Mythic Philae Temple

Philae temple

Conclude your sightseeing day by boarding a boat to visit Philae Temple, the absolute essence of pure myth, allure, and architectural charm in Aswan. It is globally famous for being the spiritual center for the “Myth of Osiris,”

which tells the gripping story of how the god Osiris was slain by his envious brother Set, resurrected by his loving wife Isis, and avenged by their son Horus to bring justice to the world. In the 1960s, the entire temple

complex was meticulously dismantled and relocated to the neighboring island of Agilkia in a monumental UNESCO salvage campaign to save it from drowning after the construction of the High Dam.

Cruise Embarkation & Festive Gala

Following your incredible tours, you will be escorted to embark on your 5-star luxury Nile Cruise, where you will enjoy lunch.

In the evening, get dressed up for the magnificent onboard Christmas or New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Celebration, featuring fine dining, live music, and festive dancing as you float under the starry Egyptian sky.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Flight: From Cairo to Aswan

  • Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

 

Cruising to the Majestic Temples of Kom Ombo & Edfu

Enjoy your breakfast onboard the cruise ship as it sails smoothly along the Nile towards Kom Ombo:

Kom Ombo Temple

kom ombo

Standing on high ground overlooking the Nile, this unique double temple was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty (180-47 BC). It features a perfectly symmetrical architectural design, with one half dedicated to Sobek

the crocodile god of fertility and creation, and the other half dedicated to Haroeris the elder Horus, the sky god. The temple contains remarkable ancient carvings depicting medical instruments and calendar systems.

Edfu Temple

hours the falcon god

After sailing to Edfu, you will visit the legendary Temple of Edfu via a traditional horse carriage. Dedicated entirely to the falcon god Horus, it was built between 237 and 57 BC. It is celebrated worldwide as the absolute

most well-preserved temple in all of Egypt, retaining its massive, towering pylon and breathtaking inner halls that contain the grand battle myth of Horus defeating Set.

Overnight Savor a delicious dinner onboard as the cruise continues sailing towards the historical city of Luxor, where you will spend the night onboard the cruise.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

Unveiling the West Bank Treasures of Legendary Luxor

Savor your morning breakfast onboard before preparing to step into the world’s greatest open-air museum as you cross to Luxor’s spectacular West Bank:

The Mystical Valley of the Kings

valley of the kings

Step into a hidden, sacred mountain canyon that served as the final resting place for the legendary pharaohs of Egypt’s Golden New Kingdom era (1570–1070 BC). This world-renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site protects

65 rock-cut royal tombs. The walls are still radiantly alive with hypnotically vibrant colors, ancient religious texts, and elaborate carvings designed to guide kings like Ramses the Great and the boy-king Tutankhamun into the afterlife.

The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Hatshepsut

Prepare to be dazzled by the “Holy of Holies,” a breathtaking temple that perfectly mirrors the absolute power and brilliant mind of one of Egypt’s most successful female pharaohs. Built over a 15-year period starting in 1479 BC,

its unique, classical three-tiered colonnaded design blends seamlessly into the towering limestone cliffs behind it, making it an architectural masterpiece of the ancient world.

The Colossi of Memnon

1 half day tour valley of the kings

Meet the giant, twin stone sentinels that have guarded the horizons of Luxor for millennia. Standing at an imposing 18 m (60 ft) tall and weighing an incredible 720 tons each, these twin quartzite sandstone monoliths depict Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

They earned immense international fame during the Greco-Roman era due to a natural acoustic phenomenon known as “The Vocal Memnon,” where the statues appeared to “sing” at dawn as the wind passed through earthquake-split fissures.

Overnight Return to your luxury Nile cruise for a splendid lunch and dinner, spending your final night onboard parked along the banks of Luxor.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

Conquering the East Bank Grandeur – Flying Back to Cairo

Savor your final breakfast onboard before checking out of your cruise. You will join your guide to discover the monumental masterpieces that define Luxor’s vibrant East Bank:

The Sprawling Temple of Karnak

karnak temple
karnak temple

Welcome to the largest religious man-made complex ever built on the face of the earth! Known anciently as “Ipet-isu” (The Most Selected of Places), Karnak was the beating spiritual heart of the Egyptian Empire for over 1,500 years.

This massive open-air museum was dedicated primarily to the Theban Triad—God Amun, his consort Goddess Mut, and their son the moon god Khonsu.

Walking through its towering Hypostyle Hall, with its forest of 134 gigantic sandstone columns, will make you feel the true, jaw-dropping scale of pharaonic grandeur.

Lunch Time Savor another delicious lunch at an excellent, hand-picked local restaurant in Luxor.

Return Flight to Cairo

Following your East Bank tour, you will be escorted to Luxor Airport to board your domestic flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, our team will meet you and transfer you to your 5* hotel in Cairo for check-in and a relaxing overnight stay.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Flight: From Luxor to Cairo

  • Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Free Day at Leisure in Holiday Cairo

Enjoy your delicious breakfast at the hotel. Today is a completely free day for you to spend at absolute leisure in the vibrant city of Cairo.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

You can relax at your luxury hotel, explore the local festive streets independently, or opt for incredible optional activities like shopping for unique holiday gifts at the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar, discovering the medieval Salah El Din Citadel, or exploring the fascinating Coptic and Islamic landmarks of Old Cairo.

  • Meals: Breakfast

  • Overnight: Cairo Hotel

 Final Departure – Cherishing Holiday Memories

cairo airport

Savor your final, delicious Egyptian breakfast at the hotel before completing your check-out process. Your reliable, friendly King Tut Tours representative will arrive in a private,

air-conditioned vehicle to transfer you in complete comfort to Cairo International Airport. Our attentive team will personally assist you through all final departure formalities, check-in, and luggage processing, ensuring a completely flawless,

stress-free farewell as you board your flight back home with festive memories that will burn brightly in your heart forever!

  • Meals: Breakfast

Included and Excluded

  • 4 Nights of comfortable accommodation at a 5* hotel in Cairo.

  • 3 Nights of comfortable accommodation onboard a luxury 5* Nile Cruise.

  • Exclusive attendance at the Special Christmas or New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner.

  • Domestic flight tickets from Cairo to Aswan and back from Luxor to Cairo.

  • All entrance fees to every single archaeological site and museum listed in the itinerary.

  • Seamless “Meet and Assist” greeting service by our team at all airports.

  • All your ground transfers handled in total comfort via a private, air-conditioned vehicle.

  • The dedicated expertise of a highly professional, English-speaking Egyptologist guide.

  • Delicious, authentic lunch meals served during your daily sightseeing tours.

  • All service charges, local fees, and government taxes.

  • International airfare to and from Egypt.

  • Official Egypt entry visa.

  • Daily beverages and any personal expenses.

  • Any optional excursions or extra activities (such as a Luxor Hot Air Balloon ride).

  • Customary tipping / gratuities for drivers and guides.

Prices:

1 person
5500 USD$

Per Person

2 people
4500 USD$

Per Person

3 to 6 people
4200 USD$

Per Person

7 to 10 people
3500 USD$

Per Person

11 to 15 people
3000 USD$

Per Person

17 to 35 people
2800 USD$

Per Person

36 to 45 people
2250 USD$

Per Person

FAQs

what are the best tours in Egypt

Egypt offers some of the best tours in the world, combining history, culture, and natural beauty. From exploring the Great Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo to sailing on a luxury Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan, every experience is unforgettable. You can also enjoy relaxing beach escapes in the Red Sea or discover ancient wonders on tailor-made Egypt tours that suit every traveler’s interests.

why should i do book with King Tut Tours

One of Egypt's top and most reputable travel companies .king tut Tours is renowned for its individualized service and professional attention. As a leading provider of Egypt tour packages, we guarantee that every trip to Egypt is safe, easy, and unforgettable while maintaining the highest standards of quality, competitive pricing, and first-rate customer service. You're always in good hands when you work with us.

what is an average cost of tour to Egypt

The average cost of a one-week trip in Egypt is around 400 to 2600 USD, including visits to tombs, temples, and a Nile cruise. Prices vary depending on the Egypt tours and the level of luxury you choose

What is the best time to visit Egypt in 2026

best time to enjoy Egypt tours is from September to March, when the weather is mild and pleasant. During these months, temperatures are ideal for sightseeing and Nile cruises. Summer (May to September) can be very hot, but it’s also a good time for budget travelers.

How is weather in Egypt goes

In Egypt is generally hot and sunny most of the year, with winter falling between November and January, and summer peaking from June to August. Winters are mild, while summers can get very hot, especially in Luxor and Aswan. The pleasant weather from September to March makes it the best time to enjoy Egypt tours and explore the country's top attractions comfortably.

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