8-Day Egypt Christmas & New Year Tour with Nile Cruise

8-Day Egypt Christmas & New Year Tour with Nile Cruise

Celebrate Christmas and New Year in Egypt on this unforgettable 8-day holiday combining ancient wonders, luxury cruising, and festive winter sunshine. This carefully curated Egypt Christmas tour blends guided sightseeing in Cairo with a relaxing 5-star Nile cruise, offering the perfect balance of history, comfort, and celebration.

Begin your journey in Cairo, exploring the legendary Great Pyramids of Giza and the spectacular Grand Egyptian Museum. Then fly south to warm, picturesque Aswan, where you’ll board your luxury Nile cruise and sail through the heart of ancient Egypt. Along the way, discover timeless temples such as Karnak, Luxor, Edfu, and Kom Ombo, and step inside the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings.

With expert Egyptologist guides, festive onboard entertainment, quality cuisine, and seamless logistics, this holiday tour is ideal for travelers looking to end the year with something truly extraordinary.

🎄✨ Limited Christmas & New Year departures — reserve early or customize your trip today.

Tour Highlights

• Celebrate Christmas & New Year in warm, sunny Egypt

• Visit the Great Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum

• Relax on a 5-star Nile cruise between Aswan & Luxor

• Explore Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple & Valley of the Kings

• Domestic flights included for smooth travel

• Expert Egyptologist guides & authentic Egyptian hospitality

What’s Included

• Meet & greet service at Egyptian airports

• Guest relations assistance throughout your stay

• All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi

• Domestic flights: Cairo → Aswan / Luxor → Cairo

• 4 nights accommodation in Cairo with daily breakfast

• 3 nights onboard a 5-star Nile cruise on full board basis

• All sightseeing tours in Cairo as per itinerary

• All sightseeing tours on the Nile cruise (shared small group)

• Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide

• Entrance fees to all sites listed in the itinerary

• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary

• Bottled water during tours outside hotel or cruise

• Portage services when needed

• All service charges and applicable taxes

What’s Not Included

• International airfare

• Entry visa to Egypt

• Optional tours

• Personal expenses

• Tipping

Christmas & New Year Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo – Welcome to Egypt

Meet and assist upon arrival at Cairo International Airport. Transfer to your hotel, check in, and review your holiday itinerary with your guide.

Overnight in Cairo

Day 2: Giza Pyramids & Saqqara Tour

Visit:

• The Great Pyramids of Giza

• The Sphinx

• Saqqara Step Pyramid

Day 3: Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

Explore the world’s most important collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts at the Grand Egyptian Museum.

Day 4: Fly Cairo to Aswan – Nile Cruise Embarkation

Fly to Aswan and board your luxury Nile cruise. Begin sailing the Nile in style.

Day 5: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples

Visit:

• Kom Ombo Temple

• Edfu Temple

Day 6: Luxor Nile Cruise Tours

Explore:

• Valley of the Kings

• Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

• Karnak Temple

• Luxor Temple

Day 7: Disembark – Fly Back to Cairo

Disembark in Luxor and fly back to Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo

Day 8: Final Departure

Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight home.

Why Spend Christmas & New Year in Egypt?

• Mild winter weather and sunny days

• Fewer crowds than peak spring months

• Festive cruise atmosphere with cultural entertainment

• A once-in-a-lifetime way to close the year