New Years in Egypt Tour 2026 — 8 Days

Spend Christmas 2026 in the most extraordinary setting on earth — sailing the Nile between temples that have stood for 3,500 years, with the Pyramids of Giza behind you and the Valley of the Kings ahead. Egypt For Travel’s 8-day Egypt Christmas Tour is the best-selling Christmas package for a simple reason: December is Egypt’s finest sightseeing month — 20–24°C, clear skies every day, no humidity, and the ancient temples at their most magical in cool morning light. The tour begins in Cairo with the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the Pyramids, then flies south to luxor to embark a 5-star Nile cruise sailing south through Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor. Christmas Day is spent on the Nile. Every day is private, every guide is licensed. Departs December 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd only — book early.

Egypt Christmas Tour 2026 — At a Glance

Why Spend Christmas in Egypt?

December is Egypt’s best sightseeing month — as we explain in detail in our Egypt in December guide. The temperature in Cairo and on the Nile is 20–24°C — cool enough for long days of temple visits and warm enough for comfortable evenings on the cruise deck. The best time to visit Egypt for sightseeing is between October and April, and Christmas week sits at the peak of this ideal window. The Christmas Day gala lunch on the Nile — with the Luxor temples on the west bank and feluccas passing in the late afternoon light — is an experience that replaces the ordinary with the extraordinary.

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.

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.