5-Day Christmas Nile Cruise Egypt 2025-2026

Your unforgettable Egypt Christmas tour 5-day begins as an Egypt day trips representative greets you upon arrival at Luxor Airport or Luxor railway station. From there, you’ll be comfortably transferred to board your luxurious 5-star Nile cruise, the heart of your Egypt tour package.

After lunch on the Nile, the afternoon will take you on a guided tour of Luxor's East Bank, beginning with the mighty

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

Return to your cruise for dinner on board and relax as your Egypt in December and New Year tour officially sets sail.

Overnight in Luxor.

After breakfast onboard your 5-star Nile cruise, your expert Egyptologist guide will accompany you to explore the legendary West Bank of Luxor—a highlight of your Egypt Christmas tour package and one of the most iconic stops in any Egypt tour.

Start with a visit to 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 this Luxor tour, you will be taken back to your hotel to rest.

After returning to the ship, let lunch welcome you as you sail into the picturesque sunset to Edfu, while keeping everlasting memories of your magical Egypt in December and New Year tour.

Dinner will be served on board.
Overnight in Edfu.

After breakfast, enjoy a charming carriage ride to the

 Temple of Horus

Temple of Horus in Edfu. The temple is truly glorious, standing as the most complete and best-preserved temple ever built in ancient Egypt, with very tall columns and halls gorgeously painted, along with inner sacred chambers that bring history alive. Go through an entrance of towering twin pylon gates, where statues of Horus—the falcon god—stand proudly. It's an unforgettable highlight of your Egypt Christmas tour package and a must-see on any Egypt tour.

After your guided Egypt tour in Edfu, head back to the 5-star Nile cruise for a lunch sail to:

Kom Ombo

Upon arrival, take a look at the one-of-a-kind Temple of Kom Ombo, built in honor of the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris. This deliciously strange dual temple offers a fascinating view into ancient Egyptian religion and medicine.

Your journey proceeds, going southward to Aswan, tasting dinner, and enjoying a moment of peace onboard. In the spirit of the season, the Nile should swell with your magical Christmas and New Year in Egypt adventure as it flows gently under the starlit sky.

Overnight in Aswan.

After breakfast on your Nile cruise, your private tour guide will take you on an excursion to explore Aswan—a highlight of any well-crafted Egypt tour package and a memorable part of your Christmas in Egypt tour.

You'll sail by boat to Agilika Island, home to the majestic

• Aswan High Dam: Aswan High Dam,  Learn about this engineering marvel that controls the Nile’s flow.
• Philae Temple: Philae Temple,  Visit this beautiful temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, relocated to Agilkia Island.

Discover the temple’s elegant colonnades, towering pylons, and intricate reliefs—an absolute must-see on any Egypt in December and New Year tour—featuring Egypt’s last surviving hieroglyphic and demotic inscriptions.

Enjoy lunch and dinner onboard your deluxe 5-star Nile cruise as your journey continues in elegance and comfort.

Overnight in Aswan.

After enjoying your final breakfast onboard your 5-star Nile cruise, it’s time to disembark at 08:00 am. Thereafter, you will be taken comfortably to Aswan Airport or Aswan railway station, from where your memorable 5-day Egypt in December and New Year tour will come to an end.

This magical journey through the very heart of ancient Egypt with timeless history and the festive spirit will yield many cherished memories for your Egypt Christmas tour package.

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