7-Day New Year Tour: Cairo, Aswan & Luxor
Sunday 27 December 2026 to Saturday 2 January 2027, with New Year's Eve in Luxor
The short answer
7-Day New Year Tour: Cairo, Aswan & Luxor is a 7-day, 6-night trip to Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel: 2 nights in Cairo, 2 in Aswan and 2 in Luxor. It includes domestic flights, an Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and transfers. Prices start at $1,757 per person, two sharing (Essential, October–April).
02Overview
A first look
This New Year tour runs from Sunday 27 December 2026 to Saturday 2 January 2027. You spend two nights in Cairo, two in Aswan and two in Luxor, and New Year's Eve falls on day 5, your first night in Luxor.
In Cairo you see the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, then the Egyptian Museum. You fly south to Aswan for Philae Temple and a Nubian village, give a whole day to Abu Simbel by road, and take a motorboat to Elephantine Island. Then you drive to Luxor for the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple, Karnak and Luxor Temple. We book the domestic flights, the transfers and your hotels, and an English-speaking Egyptologist guides each sightseeing day.
The New Year gala dinner is not included in the price. If your hotel holds one, you book and pay for it with the hotel on the night. We do not plan any festive events for you, so New Year's Eve is yours to spend as you like.
What lingers
- 01Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, then the Egyptian Museum
- 02Philae Temple and a Nubian village in Aswan
- 03A full day at Abu Simbel by road
- 04Elephantine Island by private motorboat
- 05Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon
- 06Karnak and Luxor Temple on the last morning
- 07New Year's Eve on day 5, in Luxor
Choose your comfort level
Prices are per person in USD, from 2 people sharing a double room, including accommodation at the properties listed or similar.
| Comfort level | Where you stay or similar | Per personfrom, Oct–Apr | Choose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentialfrom $1,7573★ hotels | Aswan · 2 nightsHapi Hotel Aswan Luxor · 2 nightsEl Mesala Hotel Luxor | $1,757May–Sep: from $1,684 | |
| Comfortfrom $1,9494★ hotels | Cairo · 2 nightsJewel Sport City Luxor · 2 nightsIberotel Luxor by JAZ | $1,949May–Sep: from $1,856 | |
| Classicfrom $2,0485★ hotels | $2,048May–Sep: from $1,910 | ||
| Prestigefrom $2,2985★ deluxe hotels | Aswan · 2 nightsTolip Aswan Luxor · 2 nightsSteigenberger Nile Palace Luxor | $2,298May–Sep: from $2,207 | |
| Luxuryfrom $3,0045★ luxury hotels | Cairo · 2 nightsSt. Regis Cairo Aswan · 2 nightsThe Zen Wellness Resort Aswan Luxor · 2 nightsHilton Luxor Resort & Spa | $3,004May–Sep: from $2,924 |
Hotels on bed & breakfast. You'll stay in these properties, or a similar choice of the same quality. Choose your date in the booking panel for the exact price.
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Day by day
Detailed itinerary
7 Days / 6 Nights · Cairo · Giza Plateau · Egyptian Museum · Aswan · Philae Temple · Abu Simbel
- 1
Your representative meets you in the arrivals hall at Cairo Airport and takes you to your hotel by private vehicle. The rest of the day is free to rest after your flight. This is the first of two nights in Cairo.
- 2
With your Egyptologist guide, you visit the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx on a half-day tour. Then comes a second half-day at the Egyptian Museum. Entrance fees and transport are included. You return to your hotel for a second night in Cairo.
- 3
After breakfast you are driven to Cairo Airport for the one-hour domestic flight to Aswan. A representative meets you and takes you to your hotel. In the day you visit Philae Temple, reached by boat, and a Nubian village. Your English-speaking guide, the entrance fees and the transport are included.
- 4
This whole day goes to Abu Simbel. You travel by road from Aswan to the two great temples of Ramses II, with your guide, and return to Aswan for a second night. The day starts early and is long, so bring a warm layer for the morning. The Abu Simbel entrance fees are included.
- 5
In the morning you cross to Elephantine Island and the Aswan Botanical Garden by private motorboat. After that you are driven to Luxor by private vehicle and check in to your hotel. It is New Year's Eve. The gala dinner is not included; if your hotel holds one, you pay the hotel directly on the night.
- 6
On New Year's Day you cross to the West Bank for a full day with your Egyptologist: the Valley of the Kings, the temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon and Medinet Habu. Entrance fees and transport are included. You return to your Luxor hotel for a second night.
- 7
The morning is on the East Bank, with a licensed Egyptologist at Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Entrance fees and transport between the sites are included. You are then driven to Luxor Airport for the one-hour domestic flight to Cairo. There is no hotel night in Cairo, so your international flight should leave late in the evening. The tour ends in Cairo.
Bundled in
- Domestic flights
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Six nights in hotels, two each in Cairo, Aswan and Luxor, with breakfast
- Domestic flights Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo
- All airport and hotel transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle, and the road transfer from Aswan to Luxor
- Abu Simbel by road, Philae, a Nubian village and Elephantine Island by private motorboat
- Entrance fees to the sites in the itinerary
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide on the sightseeing days
- Meet-and-assist at Cairo Airport
- Bottled water on the Nubian village excursion
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Egypt entry visa
- The New Year gala dinner, which you pay for at the hotel on the night
- Lunch and dinner, and drinks
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
- 01
For Abu Simbel by road, sit on the lake-facing side of the vehicle for the best desert and Lake Nasser views, and bring snacks for the drive.
- 02
Visit the Nubian village with an open mind and ask before photographing people or their homes; hosts there warmly welcome guests.
- 03
On the Pyramids half day, ask your guide to stop at the panoramic viewpoint, which frames all three Giza pyramids in a single photo.
- 04
Leave your Karnak and Luxor Temple morning relaxed; arriving early on the last day keeps your afternoon flight comfortably on schedule.
Tailor it
Make it yours
Choose your hotel standard when you book. Ask us about adding a final night in Cairo for a safer connection, or extra nights in Luxor.
All requests handled by your dedicated specialist before booking.
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- Travelers who want a full first look at Egypt over New Year: the pyramids, Aswan and Abu Simbel, and Luxor's temples. Suited to couples, friends and solo travelers comfortable with two flights and long walking days.
Maybe not, if
- Travelers who need step-free access to every site, or who want a slow pace. Days 3 and 4 start early and day 4 is a long road day.
Honest assessment
Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.
Highlights
- Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor in seven days
- Flights, transfers and hotels handled for you
- New Year's Eve is a free evening in Luxor
Things to Consider
- Early starts on days 3 and 4 and a long road day to Abu Simbel
- The New Year gala dinner is not included
- No hotel night in Cairo at the end, so the international flight needs to be late
Where it fits
A good fit if you want to see in the New Year in Egypt and also see Abu Simbel. If you want a gala dinner, book it with your hotel for the night.
Worth knowing
How this compares
Many New Year trips stop at Cairo and a Nile cruise. This one is hotel-based and adds a full day at Abu Simbel, with both domestic flights and every transfer booked for you. The hotel standard is your choice; the sightseeing does not change.
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On the ground
Your route
Snapshot
Good to know
- Travel style
- Guided multi-day tour by hotel, dated for New Year
- Accommodation
- Hotels in Cairo, Aswan and Luxor, standard chosen at booking
- Destinations
- Cairo · Giza Plateau · Egyptian Museum · Aswan · Philae Temple · Abu Simbel · Elephantine Island · Luxor · Valley of the Kings · Hatshepsut Temple · Karnak Temple · Luxor Temple
- Includes
- 2 nights each in Cairo, Aswan and Luxor hotels with breakfast · Flights Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo · Abu Simbel by road · Entrance fees to every listed site · English-speaking Egyptologist guide on sightseeing days · All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
- Best for
- Travelers who want to spend New Year in Egypt · First-time visitors · Travelers who want Abu Simbel and Luxor in one week
The morning of
Meeting point & timing
- Where
- Cairo International Airport (CAI), Arrivals HallMap
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Passport and any required travel documents
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Sunscreen, SPF 30 or higher
- Sun hat and sunglasses
- Refillable water bottle
- Any personal medication
- Small day bag
- Layers for cool winter mornings and evenings
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for the daytime sun
- Closed shoes for temples and uneven ground
- Clothing that covers shoulders and knees at temples and mosques
- A hat and sunglasses
- A warm layer or jacket for early starts and winter evenings
Children & families
Children are welcome. Every child takes a seat in the vehicle, so transport and guiding are charged at the adult rate at any age. Entrance tickets are free for children under 6 and full price from 6. Hotel prices depend on the child's age and the room used, so we give you the exact figure when you tell us the age at booking. Day 4 is a long road day to Abu Simbel, so think about it before bringing very young children.
Accessibility
Who can join this
This tour involves a lot of walking on large archaeological sites, with uneven stone, sand, steps and some narrow tomb passages. Karnak and the Valley of the Kings have long outdoor stretches with little shade. Reaching Philae Temple and Elephantine Island means boarding a boat, which involves steps. Day 4 to Abu Simbel is a full day on the road. The vehicles are private and air-conditioned, but we cannot promise wheelchair access at every site. Tell us your needs when you book and we will tell you honestly which parts are suitable.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The itinerary uses two domestic flights, private road transfers and motorboat trips, and the vehicle type can vary, so we do not claim a carbon saving. Sightseeing is guided by local Egyptologists and arranged through local suppliers in Cairo, Aswan and Luxor, so most of the money you spend stays in the places you visit. We ask guests to bring refillable water bottles and not to touch painted walls in tombs and temples.
Licensed Egyptologist guides
State-licensed, and people we have worked with for years
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' site rules: marked paths, no touching reliefs
Local teams, real help
Our own offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh
If plans change
Cancellation and refunds
If you cancel, your refund depends on how early you tell us and on the type of trip. Read our current cancellation and refund policy
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01Is the New Year gala dinner included?
No. The gala dinner is not included in the price. If your hotel holds one on New Year's Eve, you book it and pay for it with the hotel on the night. We can tell you what to expect before you travel.02Where will we be on New Year's Eve?
In Luxor. Thursday 31 December is day 5, when you arrive from Aswan and spend the first of two nights in Luxor. We do not arrange events for the evening, so the night is yours.03Which dates does this tour run?
It runs from Sunday 27 December 2026 to Saturday 2 January 2027. Day 1 is arrival in Cairo and day 7 is the morning at Karnak, then the flight to Cairo.04Are the domestic flights included?
Yes. The flights from Cairo to Aswan on day 3 and from Luxor to Cairo on day 7 are booked for you and included. Flight times follow the airline schedule. International flights are not included.05Will I make my international flight?
Domestic and international tickets are separate bookings, so a delayed domestic flight can cost you the connection. This tour has no hotel night in Cairo at the end, so choose a late-evening or night international flight on day 7. Please take travel insurance that covers missed connections. If you want a safer margin, ask us to add a final night in Cairo.06Is Abu Simbel included?
Yes. Day 4 is a full day at Abu Simbel by road from Aswan, with your guide and the entrance fees included. It is an early start and a long day.07Which hotels will we have?
You choose a standard when you book, from budget to luxury, and we name the hotels for your dates. The itinerary and sightseeing are the same at every standard.08Is a guide included on every sightseeing day?
Yes. An English-speaking Egyptologist guide, the entrance fees and the transport are included on the sightseeing days. Lunch and dinner are not included, so you can eat where you like.09What is the weather like at New Year?
Days are mild to warm in Luxor and Aswan, and mornings and evenings are cool. Cairo is cooler still. Bring layers, a hat and sunscreen.
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At a glance
- Length
- 7 days · 6 nights
- Starts
- Daily
- Route
- Cairo → Aswan → Abu Simbel → Luxor → Cairo
- Nights
- 2 Cairo · 2 Aswan · 2 Luxor
- Includes
- Domestic flights, Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, transfers