Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Christmas Egypt Holidays

 




Christmas Egypt Holidays

Christmas Egypt Holidays are a wonderful way to experience the festive season while discovering the ancient history and diverse culture of Egypt. With its fascinating monuments, warm atmosphere, and variety of holiday experiences, Egypt offers an exciting alternative to traditional Christmas destinations. Travelers can explore Cairo, visit ancient temples in Luxor, sail along the Nile, or relax by the Red Sea while enjoying a memorable Christmas vacation in Egypt.


A Christmas holiday in Cairo gives visitors the chance to discover some of Egypt’s most famous attractions, including the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Travelers can also explore historic areas, museums, traditional markets, and cultural landmarks throughout the capital. During the festive season, hotels and restaurants may offer special Christmas dinners and entertainment, creating a pleasant atmosphere for couples, families, and friends spending Christmas in Egypt.


For travelers interested in ancient Egyptian history, a Christmas Nile Cruise is an excellent addition to an Egypt Christmas Holiday. Sailing between Luxor and Aswan allows guests to explore spectacular sites such as Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, and Philae Temple. The cruise combines sightseeing with comfortable accommodation, scenic Nile views, onboard dining, and relaxing moments throughout the journey.


Christmas Egypt Holidays can also be extended with a relaxing stay at destinations such as Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh. After exploring Egypt’s ancient treasures, travelers can enjoy the Red Sea, beautiful beaches, and a peaceful holiday atmosphere. Whether you choose a Cairo Christmas Tour, a Christmas Nile Cruise, or a combination of historical sightseeing and beach relaxation, Egypt provides an unforgettable way to celebrate Christmas while discovering one of the world's most remarkable destinations.



Enjoy Christmas Egypt Holidays with Plan Egypt Tours. Enjoy with us Xmas in Egypt. You will visit Egyptian Ancient attractions like Giza sightseeing, Cairo sightseeing, and Hurghada. Also, Enjoy with Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan.

  • Cairo Hotels: Ramses Hilton or Steigenberger Pyramids or similar

  • Nile Cruise: Princess Sarah or Concerto Nile Cruise or similar

  • Hurghada Hotel: Hilton Plaza or Desert Rose or similar

Itinerary:

Day 1 (20th of Dec):  Arrival Hurghada

Plan Egypt Tours delegate will meet and assist you at Hurghada airport to transfer you to your hotel in Hurghada, Free day at leisure, lunch, dinner, and overnight in.

Day 2 (21st of Dec): Hurghada Free Day

Walk up in the early morning and have breakfast at the hotel, a free day at leisure for Hurghada Activities, Snorkeling swimming, diving, lunch, dinner, and overnight in Hurghada.

Day 3 (22nd of Dec): Hurghada Free Day

Breakfast at hotel, free day at leisure for Red Sea Activities, Snorkeling swimming, diving, lunch, dinner, overnight in Hurghada.

 Day 4 (23rd of Dec): Hurghada - Luxor Nile Cruise 

Walk up in the early morning and have breakfast at the hotel, Plan Egypt Tours delegate will meet and transfer to Luxor by air-conditioned vehicle. Check in your Nile cruise, start the Luxor tour by visiting the most famous sightseeing like Karnak and Luxor Temples, Back to Nile Cruise, Lunch and dinner on board, Enjoy the night activity in the Nile cruise .overnight stay in Luxor.

 

Day 5 (24th of Dec): Luxor West Bank Tour (The Valley of Kings - Hatshepsut Temple - Colossi of Memnon)

Wake up in the early morning then have breakfast on board the Nile cruise . Enjoy your guided tour to start the Luxor tour. You will visit the most famous Luxor sightseeing like the West Bank, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir EL Bahari and Colossi of Memnon. then you will return back to Nile Cruise. Lunch and an afternoon tea during sailing to Edfu. Enjoy with wonderful party " Gala dinner". Overnight stay I in Edfu.

 

Day 6 (25th of Dec): Edfu & Kom Ombo sightseeing

Wake up in the early morning and have breakfast onboard the Nile cruise. Start an amazing Luxor tour with a tour guide to discover Edfu & Kom Ombo sightseeing. You will visit Horus Temple in Edfu. Back to Nile Cruise. You will sail to Kom Ombo and have Lunch on board. You will visit two gods Sobek and Haroeris . Start sail to Aswan. Dinner on board. Overnight stay Nile cruise.

Day 07 (26th of Dec): Aswan Day Tour to High Dam - Philae Temple - The Unfinished Obelisk 

Wake up in the early morning and have breakfast on board the Nile cruise. You will visit Aswan sightseeing: the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the majestic Philae Temple by small motorboat . Overnight stay Nile cruise in Aswan.

Day 08 (27th of Dec):  Aswan - Cairo by flight 

Wake up in the early morning, Enjoy breakfast on board the Nile cruise. Plan Egypt Tours delegate will meet to transfer you to Aswan airport and then fly to Cairo, When you arrive in Cairo check into your hotel. Enjoy a free day at leisure and enjoy Charming Cairo. overnight in Cairo.

Day 09 (28th of Dec): Cairo Day Tour to Giza Pyramids - Memphis - Sakkara 

Wake up in the early morning, Enjoy breakfast, and meet your personal tour guide to start Giza tours, You will enjoy visiting the Giza pyramids which are one of the seven wonders of the world, and were constructed on one of the rockiest plateaus on the banks of the Nile in Northern Egypt, The Sphinx which is on of the famous Legends all over the world, It was dedicated to King khafre at the 4th Dynasty, located at the entrance "the valley temple" to guard the Pyramids of Giza and the mysterious monuments inside them. Also, you will visit the Necropolis of Sakkara, Memphis. Enjoy Shopping tours in Giza. you will return back to the hotel for an overnight stay, At night optional tour to the Sound & Light show in the Pyramids, or a Dinner cruise with the Belly dancer and tanora show.



Day 10 (29th of Dec): Cairo Day trip to The Egyptian Museum - Citadel - Khan El Khalili 

Wake up in the early morning, Enjoy breakfast, and meet your personal tour guide to start the Cairo tour. Discover a new knowledge about the Egyptian Museum which is founded in the 19th century by the French Egyptologist Auguste Mariette, to halt the plundering of archaeological sites and to arrange the exhibition of the collected artifacts. Then visit the Citadel of Saladin, Mohamed Aly Alabaster Mosque, and Khan El Khalili Bazaars. Shopping tours in Cairo. Transfer back to the hotel, and overnight stay, At night optional tour to the Sound & Light show in the Pyramids or Dinner cruise with the Belly dancer and tanora show.

Day 11: Final Departure

Wake up, get your breakfast at the hotel, Plan Egypt Tours delegate will escort you to Cairo airport to catch your flight back home.

Included:

Christmas Egypt Holidays include:

  • Meet & assist upon arrival and departure by Plan Egypt Tours delegate during the Christmas holiday in Hurghada.

  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.

  • Accommodation in Cairo for 03 nights including daily breakfast.

  • Accommodation in Hurghada for 03 nights on All Inclusive basis 

  • 04 nights accommodation on board  Nile Cruise including breakfast, lunch, and Dinner. 

  • All sightseeing tours on board your Nile Cruise, in Cairo and Hurghada according to the itinerary 

  • Professional English speaking tour guide

  • Entrance fees to all sites according to the itinerary of the Christmas holiday in Hurghada.

  • Lunch meals during tours as per itinerary

  • 01 Bottle of Mineral Water to each person

  • All taxes & services charges during your Christmas holiday in Hurghada.

Excluded:

Christmas Egypt Holidays Exclude :

  • International flights

  • Domestic Flight from Aswan to Cairo 

  • Optional Tours

  • Tipping

Prices:


Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Christmas in Egypt and Nile Cruise

 


Christmas in Egypt and Nile Cruise

Christmas in Egypt and Nile Cruise offer a memorable way to celebrate the holiday season while discovering the ancient wonders of one of the world's most fascinating destinations. Instead of spending Christmas in a traditional winter setting, travelers can enjoy pleasant weather, historic attractions, and beautiful Nile scenery. A Christmas holiday in Egypt combines cultural exploration with festive experiences, making it an excellent choice for couples, families, and travelers looking for something different.


A Christmas in Egypt tour often begins in Cairo, where visitors can explore the famous Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx before discovering the city's rich cultural heritage. Travelers can visit historic neighborhoods, fascinating museums, and traditional markets while enjoying the festive atmosphere around the city. Cairo can also be included as part of a longer Egypt Christmas vacation before heading south to Luxor for an unforgettable Nile cruise.


A Christmas Nile Cruise is one of the best ways to explore the ancient treasures of Upper Egypt in comfort. Sailing between Luxor and Aswan allows travelers to visit remarkable sites such as Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, and Philae Temple. Along the journey, guests can enjoy comfortable cabins, onboard meals, relaxing views of the Nile, and guided sightseeing while traveling between Egypt's historic destinations.


Celebrating Christmas on the Nile adds a special festive touch to an Egypt vacation. Many cruise programs can feature Christmas dinners, entertainment, music, and seasonal celebrations, allowing guests to enjoy the holiday while surrounded by Egypt's ancient landscapes. Combining Cairo sightseeing with a Christmas Nile Cruise creates a well-rounded holiday that brings together history, culture, relaxation, and festive experiences. For travelers searching for a unique Christmas getaway, Egypt offers an unforgettable way to celebrate the season.




Take a different Christmas in Egypt and Nile Cruise with more joy and civilization in Egypt by visiting the Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian museum, the step pyramids, Coptic Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan Nile Cruise catch the good Christmas Egypt Holidays with Plan Egypt Tours. Discover the secrets of the Egyptian pharaohs in ancient life. Happy Xmas Tours in Egypt with more joy and civilization in Egypt by visiting the Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian museum, the step pyramids, Coptic Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan Nile Cruise with a good Christmas deal

  • Cairo Hotels: Ramses Hilton or Steigenberger Pyramids or similar

  • Nile Cruise: Princess Sarah or Concerto Nile Cruise or similar

Itinerary:

Day 01 (20th of Dec):  Arrival Cairo

Once you arrive to Cairo international airport Plan Egypt Tours delegate will keep an eye for you, Plan Egypt Tours delegate will transfer you with a comfortable vehicle to your hotel to relax, he'll help you to check in and enjoy your stay, overnight in Cairo. 

Day 02 (21th of Dec):  Pyramids - Memphis - Sakkara Tour 

Once you get up enjoy your breakfast time with drink at your hotel in Cairo, Then  meet your personal tour guide to start your Private tours to visit the highligts of the day, The great Giza plateu where are the most famous monument of the world & of Egypt (the pyramids), Necropolis of Sakkara where you start by visiting the first trial to built a pyramid from stons in Egypt ( the step pyramid), then Memphis which was the first capital of all Egypt after the unification between South Egypt and north Egypt 3500b.c. Enjoy Shopping tours in Giza. Back to hotel for overnight stay, At night optional tour to the sound & Light show in the Pyramids or Dinner cruise with the Belly dancer and tanora show

Day 3 (22 of Dec): Egyptian Museum - The Citadel - Khan El Khalili

Enjoy your breakfast at hotel in Cairo. Meet up with your personal guide Private tours in Cairo to visit : Egyptian Museum which is located in Tahrir Square, houses an unbelievable exhibit over 120,000 artefacts, which depicting ancient Egypt's glorious reign. Mummies, sarcophagus, pottery, jewellery and of course King Tutankhamun's treasures, this vast heritage is revealed in all its unparalleled glory hundreds of magnificent full-color photographs with special lighting techniques, then visit Citadel  of Saladin , Mohamed Aly Alabaster Mosque, Khan El Khalili Bazaars. Shopping tours in Cairo. Then transfer back to the hotel, and overnight stay, At night optional tour to the sound & Light show in the Pyramids or Dinner cruise with the Belly dancer and tanora show 

Day 04 (23rd of Dec): Christmas in Egypt and Nile Cruise 

In the early morning  get your breakfast, then Plan Egypt Tours delegate will transfer you to Cairo airport, fly to Luxor, it is irresistible destination, arrive Luxor the charming city, transfer to Your Nile Cruise, stare at the amazement of Karnak Temple the great Temple of Amon Ra was known during the Middle Kingdom period as Ipt-Swt, which means the Selected Spot. It was also called Pr-Imn, or the House of Amon, The name Al-Karnak in Arabic was derived from Karnak, which means fortified village. then walk through Luxor Temple, at the end of your tour, back to your Nile Cruise, Dinner and overnight on board. , At night optional tour to the sound & Light show in Karnak temple or faluca in the river Nile. 

Day 05 (24th of Dec): Christmas in Egypt and Nile Cruise

Once you wake up, get your breakfast on board, beguile your eyes by visiting Valley of the Kings which astonished all travelers, it is unmatched experience, next tour to Hatshepsut temple, at the end of your tour focus on seeing the Colossi of Memnon, Lunch on board, watch life unfold while sailing to Edfu, get your dinner on board and overnight.

Day 06 (25th of Dec): Christmas in Egypt and Nile Cruise

Once you wake up, get your breakfast on board, then start to scout Edfu Temple (Horus Temple), watch the beauty of the Nile while Sailing to Kom Ombo, Pay a visit to Kom Ombo Temple Sobek and Horus Temple, Lunch on board, watch life unfold while sailing to Aswan, get your dinner on board and overnight.

Day 07 (26th of Dec): Christmas in Egypt and Nile Cruise

Once you wake up, get your breakfast on board, let us have a different day If you are keen on history, Stop to explore the High Dam, unleash your soul by visiting the unfinished obelisk, get to know more about Philae temple, at the end of your tour, back to your Nile Cruise, Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 08 (27th of Dec): Aswan / Cairo

Today is the final morning on board, wake up, get your breakfast, then Plan Egypt Tours delegate will escort you to Aswan airport, fly back to Cairo, arrive Cairo, transfer hotel, check-in, an array of optional tours you can choose if you prefer, either to try sound and light show at the Pyramids or to try Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancer, overnight in Cairo.

Day 09 (28th of Dec): Final Departure

Today is the final morning in Egypt, Once you wake up, get your breakfast at the hotel, then Plan Egypt Tours delegate will escort you to Cairo airport to catch your flight back home.