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4-Day Nile Cruise Vacation Over Christmas & New Year

★★★★★ 5.0 (46 reviews) 4 Days / 3 Nights Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor
Trip overview

Nile Cruise Christmas & New Year

Celebrate the festive season with one of our best Egypt Christmas Packages on an unforgettable 4-Day Nile Cruise Christmas & New Year journey through the heart of ancient Egypt. Sail in a comfort cruise on the luxurious Salacia Nile Cruise or Mövenpick Royal Lily, discovering timeless wonders between Aswan and Luxor during Christmas in Egypt 2026. Experience the magic of Egypt in December, where festive cheer meets ancient history along the Nile.

This extraordinary Egypt tour package features stops at iconic locations throughout Egypt, such as the Philae Temple in Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu Temple, and the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. With a combination of historical sightseeing and seasonal festivity, this Christmas Nile cruise package is an ideal getaway for those seeking culture, sunshine, and sheer joy during the holidays.

Whether you're traveling solo or with loved ones, this 4-day Aswan Luxor Nile Cruise tour over Christmas and New Year promises a magical experience in one of the world's most legendary destinations.

Tour highlights

What makes this day different

Philae Temple

Unfinished Obelisk

Edfu Temple

Kom Ombo Temple

Karnak Temple

Luxor Temple

Valley of the Kings

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Colossi of Memnon

The route

Your itinerary, stop by stop

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Day1-Aswan Sightseeing Experience

Begin your unforgettable journey with a 4-day Nile Cruise Christmas and New Year experience, part of our Luxury Egypt Christmas packages. Upon arrival at Aswan Airport or the train station, a representative from Egypt DayTrips will greet you and then escort you to your 5-star Nile Cruise ship in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Check in before lunch and prepare to witness the timeless wonders of Aswan.

With your expert Egyptologist guide, start your Egypt tour by visiting the impressive

  • Philae TemplePhilae Temple Visit this beautiful temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, relocated to Agilkia Island.
  • Unfinished ObeliskUnfinished ObeliskSee the largest known ancient obelisk, abandoned in its quarry.


Enjoy dinner onboard and spend the night in Aswan, soaking in the festive spirit and the luxury Egypt tour experience along the majestic Nile. 

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

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Day2- Discover Kom Ombo on Your 4-Day Christmas in Egypt

Start your morning with a delightful breakfast onboard your luxury Nile Cruise in Egypt, then sail toward

  • Edfu TempleEdfu TempleDedicated to the god Horus, is one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples, featuring a grand pylon and intricate carvings.
  • Kom Ombo Temple: Explore Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to Horus and Sobek, the crocodile god. Sail to Aswan and enjoy dinner onboard, having a view of the serene atmosphere of Upper Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Nile Cruise in Edfu

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Day3- Exploring the Majestic Temple of Horus & Sailing to Luxor

Enjoy breakfast onboard the ship, then head to visit the massive Temple of Horus at Edfu— perhaps the best preserved in the whole of Egypt. The imposing site, dedicated to the falcon-headed God Horus, is a potent symbol of ancient Egyptian spirituality and architecture.

After your guided tour, return to the 5-star Nile Cruise for lunch, then continue sailing toward Luxor.

As darkness falls over the Nile, celebrate your 4-Day Nile Cruise Christmas & New Year adventure with dinner and a belly dance show onboard, as the vessel remains docked overnight in Luxor, with the magical river ambiance drifting through the air.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Nile Cruise in Luxor

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Day4- Luxor East & West Bank Tour – End of Your Egypt Christmas Tour

After enjoying your final breakfast onboard, disembark from your 5-star Luxor Nile Cruise and begin an enriching finale to your 4-day Nile Cruise Christmas & New Year holiday.

Your Egyptian Christmas tour continues with sightseeing on the Luxor tour in East Bank, where you’ll visit the magnificent

  • Karnak Temple: Karnak Temple, Wander through this vast complex dedicated to the god Amun-Ra. Marvel at the Hypostyle Hall, a forest of 134 towering columns, and the sacred lake.

and the elegant Luxor Temple:

Luxor TempleAdmire this stunning temple built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, featuring grand colonnades and the Avenue of Sphinxes.

Cross to the West Bank to explore the

Valley of the Kings:

 Valley of the Kings On the list of the world's most famous and then some archaeological sites, it is also an ancient royal cemetery for the New Kingdom pharaohs of Egypt, including that most well-known king, Tutankhamun. There are over sixty tombs within the valley and more being made, all of which have various degrees of decoration and were carved deep into the rock with symbolic artwork, hieroglyphs, and secret chambers intended to assist these pharaohs in entering the afterlife.

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut:
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most beautiful and well-preserved of ancient Egyptian temples. this astounding mortuary temple was built for the purpose of honoring one of Egypt's few female pharaohs. The terraces, statues, and relief carvings of the temple mark the prosperity of her reign and her devotion to the god Amun. As you walk through the temple with your guide, you will be taught the story of Hatshepsut; how she came to power in a male-dominated world, and how her legacy still captivates historians and visitors alike. beautifully set against the dramatic cliffs of Deir el-Bahri. Also,

Colossi of Memnon:

For more than 3,000 years, the Colossi of Memnon have watched over the gateway to the long-lost mortuary temple of Amenhotep III on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor. Standing about 18 meters (60 feet) high, each statue is carved from a single block of sandstone.

After your Egypt tour, you will be taken back to your hotel to rest.

Later on, spend your free time going shopping and wandering about the local markets. Then, a transfer to Luxor Airport or train station will take place, thus ending an unforgettable tour package of Egypt full of history, culture, and holiday magic. This is the ideal conclusion of one of our specially selected Egypt in December Christmas Packages that also features the magical Christmas Nile Cruise.


Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Departure

What’s included

Everything’s taken care of

Included

  • Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure
  • Personalized assistance from our team throughout your stay and excursions
  • All transfers in a modern, air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • Accommodation for 3 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise with full board
  • All Nile cruise excursions as per the itinerary, shared with the Memphis group
  • Entrance fees to all sites visited between Luxor and Aswan
  • English-speaking Egyptologist guide during excursions
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • All applicable service charges and taxes

Not included

  • Personal expenses and any additional services not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Beverages during meals
  • Gratuities (tipping kitty)
Prices

One rate all year — the more of you, the less each pays

Group sizePrice per person
Solo travellerPrivate tour for one US$ 2000US$ 1700/ person
2–4 travellers US$ 1250US$ 950/ person
5–8 travellers US$ 1050US$ 850/ person
9–12 travellers US$ 980US$ 700/ person
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What travelers say

Stories from real explorers

Don't take our word for it — here's what our guests share after their day with us.

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46 reviews on Tripadvisor
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Hoda was an amazing guide, sharing with us her incredible knowledge about the history and culture of Egypt. She is a warm and caring person, helping us meet our "wish-list' items on this trip!!

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★★★★★Tripadvisor

I highly recommend Hoda. She is a wonderful guide for English speaking travelers. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for Egyptian history and culture is infectious. She made my tour of Egypt a trip of a lifetime.

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Valerie S
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★★★★★Tripadvisor

Hany is a knowledgeable, kind and thoughtful guide. He can tailor a personalized tour to what you want to see, or can plan an entire itinerary. He is incredibly responsive and dependable. Hands down the best way to see E...

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Why choose us

The Egypt Day Trips difference

We're a local team, not a booking desk. Here's exactly how that changes your day in Egypt.

2007Licensed since
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Real local expertise

Guides who are historians and archaeologists first — the stories guidebooks never tell.

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Tailored to you

Start late, linger longer, swap a stop — your day flexes around you, never the other way round.

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One honest price

Transport, tickets and guide all in — no hidden fees, no awkward surprises at the gate.

FAQs

All You Need to Know Before You Go

A luxury Egypt tour takes in privacy and flexibility to ensure superb service and comfort-for travelers who want to indulge deeper into Egypt's history and beauty in an exclusive manner.

A tour of luxury Egypt is best taken from October through April, as the weather during this time is cooler and comfier for sightseeing and cruising.

The length of a typical Egypt luxury tour can range between seven and ten days, though shorter or longer options are available for your consideration and travel interests.

Many are enjoying a fully private, customized Egypt luxury tour to receive one-on-one guiding attention and all services and access of an exclusive nature. 

Yes, a luxury Egypt tour can be made family-friendly with private tours and accommodations suitable for children, yet flexible for all ages.

Yes, private transfers are a prime aspect of luxury tours in Egypt; they provide a personal touch, rendering the trip practical and comfortable from the moment you arrive.

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