Christmas Nile Cruise Egypt 2026
Overview
Explore a magical Christmas vacation in Egypt with a 4-day, 3-night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Visit the ancient temples, sail through the beautiful Nile Valley, and celebrate the festive season aboard a comfortable 5-star Nile cruise. See Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings while enjoying the unique atmosphere of Christmas on the Nile. Book your 2026 Christmas Nile cruise Tour
Included
- Meet and assist service by our representative at Aswan
- All transfers are included by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- 3 nights on a full-board basis aboard a 5-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor
- Full-board accommodation on the cruise (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- All sightseeing tours mentioned in the itinerary are covered
- Entrance fees to the mentioned attractions
- Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Motorboat to Philae Temple
- All service charges and taxes
- Bottled water during sightseeing
- Shopping Tours in certified shops
Excluded
- International flights
- Domestic flights unless requested
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Tipping
- Personal expenses
- Drinks during meals
- Optional excursions
Itinerary:
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Day 1
Christmas in Aswan: Embarkation, Philae & Aswan Sightseeing
Welcome to the beautiful city of Aswan!
Upon arrival at Aswan Airport or train station, or your hotel, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your 5-star Nile cruise.
Get ready for embarkation on your 5-star Nile cruise, and enjoy lunch on board
Visit the Aswan High Dam, an impressive modern engineering project for saving water and producing electricity for Egypt, followed by visiting the Unfinished Obelisk, located in the ancient granite quarries. It’s a huge granite obelisk holding symbols and stories of ancient Egypt, and it has a big story behind its lying on the ground until now
Continue by motorboat to the enchanting Philae Temple, one of Egypt's most beautiful temples, dedicated to the goddess Isis.
Return to the cruise and enjoy dinner on board.
In the evening, relax on the sundeck and enjoy the peaceful Christmas atmosphere beside the Nile and the mesmerizing sun set with the Nile River
Overnight: Nile Cruise in Aswan
Meals Included :
Lunch & Dinner
Optional Tours :
Nubian Village Tour -
Day 2
Start by your delici
Start by your delicious breakfast on board as the cruise begins sailing north to see the wondrous temples of Egypt.
Your first destination will be Kom Ombo Temple, a remarkable double temple dedicated to worshiping the gods Sobek and Horus.
Return to your ship and continue sailing toward Edfu, enjoying Kom Ombo & Edfu Tourthe vibes of your 5-star Egypt Nile cruise with your private guide
After lunch, visit the magnificent Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples from ancient Egypt. In addition, you will see significant inscriptions narrating very important stories on its walls, with great architecture
Return to the beautiful cruise and continue your sailing toward the city of Luxor.
Enjoy a delicious dinner and an exciting evening of entertainment on board, with the festive Christmas atmosphere continuing throughout the evening.
Meals Included :
Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerOptional Tours :
Tour to Abu Simbel Temples -
Day 3
Luxor East Bank of Karnak & Luxor Temples
Get ready to wake up to mesmerizing scenes of the Nile River surrounding your cruise reaching Luxor city, the city with two-thirds of the world's artifacts.
Enjoy your breakfast, and visit the gorgeous and sparkling Karnak Temple Complex, which is famous for its huge and tall columns, statues, and sacred temples.
Continue your tour to Luxor Temple that is beautifully located on the East Bank of the Nile.
Get back to the cruise for your delicious lunch and enjoy some relaxing time on board.
In the evening, have your dinner and enjoy festive entertainment on the Nile.
Meals Included :
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner -
Day 4
Luxor West Bank & Disembarkation
After having your delicious meal of breakfast, check out from the cruise and begin your last day of exploring the city of Luxor.
Discover Luxor's West Bank side to explore the gorgeous Valley of the Kings, where the tombs of ancient Egyptian pharaohs and Nobles were carved into the mountains to hide the valuable treasures.
Proceed your tour to the wondrous Temple of Hatshepsut and see the architecture and the women’s power of Queen Hatshepsut, and stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
After finishing the tour, transfer to Luxor Airport, the railway station, or your hotel for your onward journey.
Your magical Christmas journey on the Nile comes to an end.
Meals Included :
BreakfastOptional Tours :
Hot Air Balloon Ride
Notes:
$ 1780 / per person
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