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What Are the Best Places to Visit in Egypt During Christmas?
Day Tours Egypt offers four Christmas tour options combining Egypt's most popular destinations, from Cairo sightseeing and ancient temples to a Nile cruise and a relaxing Red Sea escape:
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3-Day Tour: From $420 per person, featuring Cairo's highlights and the Giza Pyramids. View Tour
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5-Day Tour: From $1,080 per person, combining Cairo sightseeing with a visit to Luxor. View Tour
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8-Day Tour: From $2,190 per person, combining Cairo, Luxor and Aswan with a Nile cruise experience. View Tour
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12-Day Tour: From $2,300 per person, exploring Cairo, Luxor and Aswan before ending the holiday with a relaxing stay in Hurghada on the Red Sea. View Tour
Each package offers a different way to enjoy Christmas in Egypt, whether you prefer a short city break, exploring ancient sites or combining cultural discoveries with a relaxing beach stay.
Best Places to Spend Christmas in Egypt
The best place to spend Christmas in Egypt depends on your trip style. Choose Cairo for the Pyramids and city life, Luxor and Aswan for temples and a Nile cruise, or the Red Sea for beach time. Day Tours Egypt offers Christmas packages starting at $420 per person.
Egypt offers several very different Christmas holidays, and you can combine two or three of them in one trip. Many international hotels, resorts and Nile cruises mark 25 December with festive menus and events, while Egypt’s Coptic Christians celebrate Christmas on 7 January. Festive programs vary by hotel, so ask when you book.
If you only have a few days, our 3-day Cairo short break from $420 covers the main sights. If you want temples or a Nile cruise, you can browse all our Christmas in Egypt packages.
Explore Christmas in Cairo
Cairo is the easiest place to start, especially on a first visit. You can see the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, walk through Coptic and Old Cairo, and shop in Khan El Khalili. Evenings are for restaurants and cafés after a day of sightseeing.
December days in Cairo are mild and evenings can be cool, so bring a light jacket. Cairo also works well as the start of a longer trip that continues to Luxor, Aswan or the Red Sea.
Christmas in Luxor and Aswan
Choose Luxor and Aswan if you want your Christmas to be about ancient history and the Nile. Luxor has Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple. Aswan is calmer, with Nile views and sights such as Philae Temple.
Many travelers link the two with a Nile cruise, stopping at Edfu and Kom Ombo on the way. Days are usually warmer than in Cairo, and nights can still be cool.
Christmas on the Red Sea
The Red Sea is the choice if you want to slow down. Days can be spent on the beach, snorkeling or on a boat trip, with easy dinners at your hotel. Many travelers add two to four days here at the end of a Cairo and Nile trip.
Keep expectations realistic: the sea is cooler in December than in summer, and swimming comfort depends on wind and personal preference. We do not currently offer a fixed Red Sea Christmas package, but we can add a Red Sea stay to your trip. Tell us your dates and we will plan it.
How Many Days Do You Need?
- 3–4 days: Cairo only, for a short break.
- 5–6 days: Cairo with Luxor, or with Luxor and Aswan.
- 8 days: Cairo plus a Nile cruise at a comfortable pace.
- Longer: add Red Sea days at the end for rest.
Christmas week is one of the busiest times to travel in Egypt, so book as early as you can. Send us your dates and we will confirm availability.
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