8 Days Egypt Christmas Tour 2026

Spending Christmas or New Year in Egypt is one of the most extraordinary holiday decisions a traveler can make. December delivers Egypt’s best sightseeing weather — 20–24°C throughout the country, clear skies every day, no humidity, and the ancient temples at their most atmospheric in cool morning light. Christmas Day at the Pyramids of Giza. New Year’s Eve on a Nile cruise watching the desert banks pass in the moonlight, with a gala dinner on board. New Year’s Day at the Valley of the Kings before any crowds arrive. These are experiences that stay with travelers for the rest of their lives.

Egypt For Travel operates Christmas and New Year tours every year for families, couples and solo travelers from the UK, USA, Europe and Australia. Book by September — December availability on Nile cruises and Cairo hotels sells out by October without exception.

Egypt New Year Tour — At a Glance

Why December Is Egypt’s Best Month for Sightseeing

As our Egypt in December guide explains in full, December brings Egypt’s finest sightseeing conditions: temperatures of 20–24°C, no rain, no humidity, and clear blue skies every day. The early morning starts Egypt For Travel schedules — Valley of the Kings at 6:00 AM, Karnak at dawn — mean you experience the monuments in near-perfect conditions before the crowds. The demand challenge of December is solved by booking with Egypt For Travel in advance. We hold December allocations on the most popular Nile cruise ships year-round.

New Year’s Eve Gala on the Nile

Every Nile cruise ship in Egypt For Travel’s fleet operates a special New Year’s Eve gala dinner with live entertainment, a special menu, decorations and a countdown to midnight on the Nile. Most ships also run a Christmas Day special lunch on December 25th. These events are included for passengers on board during those dates. Egypt For Travel informs the ship of your booking dates in advance so the gala is confirmed and your table reserved. A gala dinner supplement applies on most ships ($50–$80 per person) — confirmed at booking. For the most romantic New Year’s Eve, we recommend the Steigenberger Senator (17 suites, private terraces, champagne on arrival) or the MS Terramar (20 suites, fully renovated January 2025).

Egypt For Travel’s 12-day Holidays to Egypt at Christmas and New Year is the most complete festive Egypt package available — combining the ancient world of Cairo, a 5-star Nile cruise, the romantic adventure of an overnight night train across Egypt, and four nights on the pristine Red Sea beach of Sharm El Sheikh. This itinerary covers every dimension of Egypt in one trip: the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Philae, and the Red Sea. Departs December 20, 21, 22 and 23 only. Book by September — Christmas availability sells out by October.

Holidays to Egypt at Christmas 2026 — At a Glance

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Why This Is the Best Egypt Christmas & New Year Package

Most Egypt Christmas packages offer either the Nile or Sharm. This itinerary gives you both — three nights sailing the Nile between Luxor and Aswan with Christmas Day on the river, followed by four nights of full-board Red Sea relaxation in Sharm for New Year’s Eve. The overnight night train from Aswan is itself an experience — sleeping across the Egyptian desert, waking at dawn as the train pulls into Cairo. As we explain in our Egypt in December guide, December’s 20–24°C temperatures make it Egypt’s finest month for sightseeing, while Sharm’s 25°C winter sun makes the beach genuinely warm. The result is an itinerary that delivers Christmas on the Nile and New Year on the Red Sea — the two most memorable Egypt holiday experiences in one 12-day trip.

Ring in the New Year on the Nile — one of the most extraordinary ways to celebrate on earth. Egypt For Travel’s 8-day New Years in Egypt Tour begins in Cairo with three days exploring the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — the world’s largest ancient Egypt museum, opened November 2025 with all 5,398 artefacts from Tutankhamun’s tomb — and the medieval layers of Islamic Cairo. Then you fly south to Aswan to embark a 5-star Nile cruise, sailing north through Kom Ombo, Edfu and into Luxor. New Year’s Eve is celebrated on board with a gala dinner, live entertainment and a midnight countdown as the Nile reflects the fireworks. New Year’s Day begins at the Valley of the Kings at dawn. Departs December 26, 27 and 28 only — book by September.

New Years in Egypt Tour 2026 — At a Glance

New Year’s Eve on the Nile — What to Expect

Every 5-star Nile cruise ship in Egypt For Travel’s fleet runs a special New Year’s Eve gala dinner with a set menu, live entertainment, table decorations and a midnight countdown on the deck as the Nile reflects the celebrations. Guests travelling on the December 26, 27 or 28 departures will be on board the cruise for New Year’s Eve (December 31). A gala dinner supplement applies on most ships ($50–$80 per person — confirmed at booking). As our Egypt in December guide explains, the Nile in late December offers 18–22°C temperatures — perfect for an outdoor deck celebration. New Year’s Day is spent at the Valley of the Kings before the crowds arrive — the most powerful possible start to any new year.

Why Celebrate New Year in Egypt?

Egypt in late December offers a compelling alternative to crowded European or American New Year destinations. The best time to visit Egypt is October to April, and New Year’s Eve falls squarely within this ideal window. Cairo is buzzing with festive energy while the Nile cruise creates a uniquely intimate celebration — your own private gala in one of the most extraordinary landscapes on earth. The combination of the ancient world’s greatest monuments and a world-class New Year’s Eve celebration is an experience you will not find anywhere else.

Are you looking for a perfect Christmas Nile cruise? Embark on a deluxe 4-day Egypt Christmas holiday aboard an Amazing Nile cruise designed to provide an unforgettable journey through the heart of ancient Egypt.

Begin your Christmas cruise vacation in Aswan, where you will explore the majestic Philae Temple and the impressive High Dam. As you sail along the tranquil waters of the Nile, you'll witness the timeless beauty of the river and its surroundings.

Your Christmas Nile Cruise continues to Luxor, a city rich in history and monumental wonders. Visit the awe-inspiring Valley of the Kings, the magnificent Hatshepsut Temple, and other remarkable historical sites that reveal the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization.

With Egypt For Travel, enjoy a different and magical Christmas cruise vacation that includes deluxe accommodations, exceptional service, and expertly guided tours. Book now and experience the ultimate Christmas Nile cruise, creating memories that will last a lifetime.