Christmas Week in Egypt (Cairo, Luxor & Nile Cruise)

Written by the Egypt Day Tours team and reviewed by our licensed Egyptologist guides. Last updated September 2026.

Spend Christmas among the pyramids and the temples of the Nile. A private, all-in holiday that opens in Cairo and drifts down the river through the warmest, brightest week of Egypt’s winter.

Christmas in Egypt is quiet, warm, and wide open. December brings the year’s kindest weather, clear skies and comfortable days, and the big sites feel calmer than in high summer. It is one of the best weeks of the year to stand at the foot of the Great Pyramid or walk into the tomb-painted valleys of Luxor.

Your week begins in Cairo with the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, the treasures of Tutankhamun at the Grand Egyptian Museum, and the lanes and mosques of old Islamic and Coptic Cairo. Then you head south to the Nile, where a cruise carries you between Luxor and Aswan past Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae, with your private Egyptologist at your side the whole way.

Because the trip is private, Christmas Day is yours to shape. Many guests like a relaxed morning, a special festive dinner, and an afternoon at an easy pace. Tell us how you want to spend it and we will arrange it, from a Christmas dinner on board to a quiet day between sites.

We take care of the entire holiday: your hotels, the right cruise ship for the dates, all transfers, domestic flights or train, your guide, and entrance fees. You arrive to a plan that works, and a team on WhatsApp around the clock if anything comes up.

Included

• ✓ Cairo hotel stays with breakfast
• ✓ Nile cruise with full board (Luxor to Aswan or reverse)
• ✓ Private Egyptologist guide throughout
• ✓ Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum
• ✓ Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae
• ✓ All transfers and inter-city flights or train
• ✓ Entrance fees to included sites

Excluded

• ✗ International flights and Egypt entry visa
• ✗ Optional Christmas gala dinner supplement where a hotel or ship charges one
• ✗ Drinks outside meals, personal expenses and tips

Tour Highlights

• ◆ The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx in gentle winter light
• ◆ Tutankhamun’s treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum
• ◆ A festive week on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan
• ◆ Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and Philae with a private guide
• ◆ Christmas Day shaped around you, at your own pace
• ◆ One private trip, fully arranged end to end

Pricing

Festive-season dates book out early and prices move with demand. Message us with your dates for a firm quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Christmas week trip?

It is built around a week, typically seven to eight days across Cairo and a Nile cruise. We can shorten or extend it to fit your flights and how much of Egypt you want to see.

What is the weather like at Christmas?

December is one of the most comfortable months in Egypt: warm, sunny days and cool evenings, ideal for the pyramids and the temples. Pack a light layer for early mornings and the desert after dark.

Can you arrange a Christmas dinner?

Yes. We can book a festive Christmas dinner at your hotel or on board the cruise, and shape Christmas Day around a relaxed pace. Just tell us what you have in mind.

Is it a private tour?

Every Egypt Day Tours trip is fully private. You travel with your own guide and driver, and the itinerary is yours to adjust, including how you spend Christmas Day.

How far ahead should we book?

Christmas week is peak season for Nile cruises and Cairo hotels. Booking well ahead secures the better ships and rooms, and locks in your dates before they sell out.