Thinking about taking a tour to Egypt this Christmas and New Year? This 8-day Egypt Christmas tour and cruise is the perfect way to spend your holiday vacation during Egypt in December. You’ll split your time between exploring Egypt’s ancient wonders and enjoying the warmest sun as you sail down the sparkling blue Nile River. You’ll begin your vacation with the Great Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Then, a short flight south to warm and beautiful Aswan where you’ll board your luxury cruise ship. Over the next few days, you’ll step foot in ancient temples such as Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple and explore hidden tombs in the Valley of the Kings.
This trip offers a full plate of historical sites, gourmet food, true Egyptian hospitality, and entertainment, so it really is one of the best ways to spend Egypt in December 2026. For unforgettable Egypt Xmas holidays, the tour offers a wonderful blend of culture, rest, and the holiday spirit.
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will meet you and assist with immigration, baggage, and customs formalities; then you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. After settling in, you will meet your guide for a brief review of the itinerary. Overnight in Cairo.
Start your day with a delicious breakfast in the hotel before starting on an unforgettable journey through Ancient Egypt with your personal guide.
The first visit is to the Giza Plateau and Giza Pyramids tour from Cairo, the sole standing wonder of the ancient world, and a true marvel of ancient engineering.
Proceed to the Sphinx: a grand statue with a lion's body and a pharaoh's head, standing for millennia in the service of guarding the plateau.
Nearby lies the Valley Temple: once used for purification ceremonies for the kings and for mummification.
After a morning of discovery, enjoy an Egyptian-style lunch at a local restaurant before proceeding to the Grand Egyptian Museum tour, a state-of-the-art archaeological museum located about 2 km from the pyramids and exhibiting the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including all of the Tutankhamun finds (GEM museum Cairo.
Following your visit, return to your hotel to rest and reflect on the day's incredible experiences.
Overnight in Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo.
Begin your morning with the quintessential Egyptian fare-and then meet your expert guide to unravel the depths of Egypt's heritage.
Begin your visit at the modern National Museum of Egyptian Civilization: which is a fascinating repository of artifacts covering Egypt's diverse historical periods, including the Royal Mummies Hall, where ancient kings and queens lie in peace.
Next, travel into Old Cairo, one of the oldest neighborhoods in town, to trace the ancient churches of Egypt and early Christian history and culture.
After a tasty lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant,
proceed to Salah El-Din Citadel: a medieval fortress with magnificent views of Cairo.
Enter Mohammed Ali Mosque inside, which glitters with splendor in an Ottoman style.
Overnight in Cairo.
After breakfast and hotel checkout, transfer to the airport for an Aswan flight. Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to the luxury Nile cruise ship to check-in and start the southern Nile voyage.
Drive to Lake Nasser: with its vast man made reservoir behind the
Aswan High Dam: a modern engineering marvel built to control the Nile’s flooding, generate hydroelectric power, and support irrigation across Egypt.
for wonderful desert views and historical significance. Then, continue to ancient granite quarries where the famous Unfinished Obelisk: lies, giving you an insight into Ancient stone-carving methods.
Later, cross the Nile in a scenic boat ride to visit beautiful
Philae Temple: dedicated to the goddess Isis and famed for its island location and architecture.
Return to the cruise for dinner and onboard entertainment.
Overnight in Aswan.
Starting your day with an amazing morning and Cruise to Kom Ombo temple: a unique double temple dedicated to crocodile god Sobek and hawk god Horus.
Visit the Kom Ombo Temple and Crocodile Museum, in which ancient crocodile mummies are displayed. Lunch is served on board en route to Edfu: where the magnificent Horus Temple stands as one of Egypt's best-preserved temples, dedicated to the falcon god Horus, symbolizing protection and power.
In the afternoon, have some tea as you sail away to
Esna: a charming town famous for its ancient temple dedicated to the god Khnum.
Dinner and evening entertainment will be served on board.
Overnight at Esna.
After enjoying your breakfast, set sail for Luxor the ancient city of Thebes. First, visit the spectacular
Luxor Temple: dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship. Then continue to gaze over the majestic
Karnak Temple Complex: known as one of the largest religious sites globally, famous for its magnificent columns and sacred lakes.
Lunch and afternoon tea shall be served on board.
Dinner and entertainment should bring delight until late.
Overnight at Luxor.
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Start late, linger longer, swap a stop — your day flexes around you, never the other way round.
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