Egypt Christmas and New Year Tours: What’s Included?

Christmas celebration near the Egyptian Pyramids
Zoya Tours Egypt
12 Oct 2026

Egypt Christmas and New Year Tours: What to Expect

Experience the winter holiday season with Egypt Christmas Tour and New Year Tours including all about exploring Old Cairo, Giza Pyramids & temples, Luxor, Aswan, & Abu Simbel, the Pyramids of Egypt, Karnak temple, Valley of the Kings, the obelisks and much more. These most brilliant Egypt tour packages offer the best of winter holidays to Egypt!
Your Egypt Christmas and New Year trip itinerary could comprise guided sightseeing excursions, private vehicle transportation, hotel accommodation, transfer to and from the airport, and excursions to some of the best archaeological sites in Egypt. Discover the great river by taking a Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan, seeing notable temples along the river and enjoying the gentle flow of a river cruise.
Other people prefer to have a Christmas and New Year holiday after a visit to the historical sites of Egypt. For those who simply want sun, sea, and sand at the beautiful beaches of the Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada provide sunshine, beach, snorkelling, diving, and other Red Sea attractions. You are sure to make the best of Christmas and New Year in Egypt whether you are traveling as a couple, with family or friends.

Egypt Christmas and New Year Tours: What's Included?

Thinking about having a holiday during Christmas and New Year? An Egypt Christmas and New Year Tours would be a great way to enjoy a holiday, exploring the ancient monuments, discovering Egyptian culture, sailing the Nile, relaxing on the Red Sea coast while you combine your sightseeing in Egypt with the celebrations of Christmas and New Year in Egypt. Whether in Cairo, the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor, Aswan, Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada, an Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum Christmas Tour or an Egypt Christmas and New Year holiday trip is possible.

What is Included in Egypt Christmas and New Year Tours?

Inclusion list will be different according to the tour package and Egypt tour itinerary you opt for. But generally, most of the Christmas & New Year Egypt tours cover your holidays to be easy and relaxed with sightseeing and transfers and given below is the common inclusions: Accommodation, Flights, Currency, Sightseeing, Transfers, Entry Fees, Assistance and Tour Guide.
Check precisely what is included within the package you book before you reserve so that you are able to ensure what is included and plan your holiday accordingly.

Accommodation During Your Egypt Christmas Holiday

Hotel accommodation is typically included in all Egypt Christmas Tours. You will spend your nights in Hotels in various cities, such as Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and the Red Sea resorts of Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada.
Most of our Christmas and New Year Packages include the opportunity to stay on a Nile Cruise. You will sail to different locations around Egypt on board a cruise ship with your own cabin, dining and spectacular views of the Nile valley.

Guided Tours and Sightseeing

The Advantage Of Joining an Organized Egypt Christmas And New Year Tour Which you can have fixed sightseeing places to visit. By joining a Turkey Christmas and New Year tour, you can be toured to a lot of magnificent places by professional guides.
You will see Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum or Grand Egyptian Museum, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple.
Optionally, you might also get time to wander through the historic quarters of Cairo, take a day to explore Alexandria, venture to Aswan to see the Nubians or indulge in optional excursions into the desert or Red Sea.

Nile Cruise Tours in Egypt at Christmas and New Year

A Christmas Nile Cruise is undoubtedly among the most requested options for a beautiful Christmas in Egypt. The majority of cruises run from Luxor to Aswan where you can explore Egyptian temples and archaeological sites while sailing the Nile River.
This is the traditional Nile Cruise itinerary that comprises the highlights of Nile cruises for many travelers: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, and Philae Temple. While on board: Nile cruise ships offer comfortable accommodation, food, Nile views, and a special Christmas or New Year's Day celebration.
It is a perfect way to combine Cairo visits with an Upper Egypt treasures cruise.

Transportation and Airport Transfers

Transportation is an integral part of every Egypt Christmas and New Year tour. The packages can include airport transfers, private transportation for sightseeing and intercity transportation.
Certain longer trips also feature flights within the country; for example, between Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Red Sea resorts. Having your mode of transportation taken care of in advance allows you to travel from city to city more easily, and vacation more.

Christmas and New Year Celebrations

Celebrating in Egypt during the holidays is a big part of the experience to Egypt. Several hotel/resort facilities and Nile Cruises provide a lot of entertainment, feast and fun entertainment and host special Christmas dinners and New Year events.
Different hotels and tour packages may offer different celebrations. Be sure to find out if there is a special Christmas or New Year's Eve gala dinner included in the package or as an optional extra.

Red Sea Beach Holidays

Some visitors like to add a few days to their holiday in Egypt by the Red Sea. Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada are two of the most popular places to relax in the winter sunshine after sightseeing Egypt's ancient monuments.
A Christmas Sharm El Sheikh City Tour can be a great addition to your holiday. Beach extensions to the Red Sea might offer a beach break, snorkelling, diving, boat excursions or desert trips. By mixing a cultural visit with a beach stay, you can enjoy an alternative experience of Egypt over the festive period.

Meals Included in Egypt Christmas and New Year Tours

Meals are subject to the specific tour package. Some packages include daily breakfast at the hotels, for Nile Cruises normally all the meals will be served on the cruise as a cruise package, some packages have special meals for Christmas and New Year.

During comparisons of various packages, look out for whether the inclusion or availability of lunch, dinner, drinks and gala dinners, are part of the package or an additional cost.

Entrance Fees and Tour Guides

Most of the organized Christmas and New Year tours in Egypt cover the entrance fees for main sites that are included in your itinerary. Professional or licensed tour guides may take care of the sightseeing tour.
But inclusions may differ from pack to pack. Certain of the special sites, optional activities or further add-on experiences could have a "have-to-pay" entrance fee. It's always worth looking at the itinerary properly before booking.

What Is Usually Not Included?

Most Egypt Christmas and New Year packages will cover your major transportation costs, but there are some other expenses that are usually not included. Such costs might be airfare, visa fees, travel insurance, items of a personal nature, optional tours, beverages and gratuities.
The specific exclusions are determined by the tour operator and package, so conditions must be checked at the time of booking.

Why Choose Egypt for Christmas and New Year?

The festive holiday season comes with a distinct twist in Egypt: warm winter weather and world-renowned historic sites. Instead of taking refuge from the weather by staying indoors for the entire holiday, you can take in the sights of the archaeological sites, sail the Nile, take in some local culture and just relax by the Red Sea.
Egypt Christmas and New Year Tour can be altered for the various travel styles. For those who love a romantic holiday, taking a Nile Cruise with your partner will be unforgettable, those who travel with families can visit the pyramids and temples together, and those who want to relax can extend a few days in Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada.

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General Questions

Find answers to common questions about Egypt Tours, bookings, payments, and travel tips.

Most packages include accommodation, transportation, guided tours, and airport transfers, while some also include a Nile Cruise, meals, and entrance fees.

Yes, Christmas is a popular time for Nile Cruises between Luxor and Aswan, with sightseeing and festive activities available on many cruises.

Some packages include festive dinners or gala celebrations, but this depends on the hotel, cruise, and tour package.

Yes, many itineraries can combine Cairo and a Nile Cruise with a relaxing Red Sea stay in Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada.

International flights, visas, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional tours, drinks, and gratuities may be excluded depending on the package.

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