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A Tourist woman wearing a sunhat takes photos of the Giza pyramids and the Sphinx in Egypt using a camera.

A tourist in a wide-brimmed hat and flowing shirt walking up the steps towards the majestic Hatshepsut Temple.

A stunning view of the monumental ruins of Luxor Temple.

Tourist on a camel in front of the massive Great Giza Pyramid.

Female tourist wearing a hat gazing at the Great Pyramids of Giza Egypt desert landmark

A tourist enjoying a Trip on a camel ride in the desert, with the majestic Giza Pyramids Complex in the background, a highlight of a Cairo and Hurghada Holiday Package.

Tourists riding camels across the plateau of the Great Pyramids of Giza.

Tourists look marveling at the Great Sphinx and Pyramid during their Egypt Tours experience

Female tourist in a hat smiling next to the colossal Great Sphinx of Giza Egypt landmark

View through the Valley Temple of Khafre gates to the Pyramid of Khafre at Giza.

A high-angle interior shot inside GEM (The Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza), showing multiple tiers of sleek, modern display areas, stairs, and a central column of light with various ancient stone statues.

Ancient Egyptian statues displayed on grand steps inside the magnificent, modern Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza.

Two ancient Egyptian statues, a male and a female figure, stand impressively in the modern interior of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

A group of ancient seated stone statues, including a large figure flanked by smaller ones, are displayed in a modern, light-filled hall of the Monuments inside Grand Egyptian Museum Giza GEM.

A long hallway inside the tomb of Ramses III in the Valley of the Kings.

The illuminated facade of the multi-terraced Queen Temple of Hatshepsut, built into the sheer cliffs of Deir el-Bahari on the West Bank of Luxor, showcasing its grandeur at night.

An aerial View of the two massive, seated statues known as the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor, Egypt, standing alongside a busy road.

Tourists walk towards the monumental stone structures of the Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor, Egypt

A smiling Girl Takes A selfie Against The Ruins of the Grandiose Karnak Temple, holding up her phone with colossal broken statues and columns in the sunlit background.

The massive, carved columns of the Hypostyle Hall at Karnak Temple.

Sound-And-Light-Show-At-The-Temple-Of-Philae-Aswan

Tourists walking around the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, a massive stone carving still attached to its quarry.

Tourists stand around the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, a massive granite monument still attached to the bedrock of the ancient quarry

Tour Details

Duration	5 Days / 4 Nights
Tour Location	Cairo / Luxor / Aswan
Tour Type	Daily Tour
Pickup	Cairo Airport

Overview

Magical 5 Day Christmas Egypt Tour To Cairo, Luxor & Aswan

This is Egypt's purpose built 5 day Christmas holiday itinerary covering Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan with festive guided tours departing in December. Ideal for travellers comparing Christmas departures with other Egypt New Year Tours, the itinerary combines Egypt's most iconic destinations into one short seasonal break. The tour runs entirely by private vehicle, domestic flight, and first class train, hotel based throughout, with 2 nights in Cairo, 1 in Luxor, and 1 in Aswan. Every December departure is guided by a private Egyptologist, with entrance fees, all transfers, and select meals included from arrival to departure.

On Day 1, your Egyptologist meets you at Cairo International Airport, and your evening begins with a Nile Dinner Cruise. Day 2 covers the Pyramids of Giza, the Valley Temple of Khafre, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum, followed by a domestic flight to Luxor. Day 3 moves across Luxor's West Bank Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, then east to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, before a first class overnight train to Aswan. Day 4 visits the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple by boat, then returns you to Cairo by air. Day 5 is the departure.

Why Book This Tour

Built for Christmas Memories, Not Typical Tours

Purpose Built 5 Day Christmas Egypt Itinerary
Private Certified Egyptologist for All 5 Days
100% Private Air Conditioned Transfers
4 Nights in Verified Hotels
Two Domestic Flights Included
First Class Luxor–Aswan Train Included
All Attraction Entrance Fees Included
Fully Customizable Tour Program
24/7 Tripidays Guest Support

Only on this route

Most Christmas Egypt tours focus on Cairo adding Luxor and Aswan can make the itinerary longer and more complex. This tour covers Giza, Luxor, and Aswan across five days, with a first-class train between Luxor and Aswan.

What You Get

Inclusion & Exclusion

Included

Meet and assist with the Tripidays representative at Cairo airport
2 Nights of accommodations in Cairo hotel
1 Night of accommodations in Aswan hotel
1 Night of accommodations in Luxor hotel
Private Certified Egyptologist Guide
Private Air-Conditioned Transportation
Domestic flights Cairo → Luxor, Aswan → Cairo
First class train ticket Luxor → Aswan
All Attraction Entrance Fees
Bottled Water During Tours
Meals are provided as mentioned in the itinerary
Our assistance during your stay
All Taxes and Charges

Excluded

International Flights
Egypt Entry Visa
Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Guide & Driver Gratuities
Optional Tomb Entries
Karnak Sound & Light Show
Luxor Hot Air Balloon Upgrade

What You See

Highlights

Cairo Attractions

Pyramids of Giza Complex
Valley Temple of Khafre
The Great Sphinx
Grand Egyptian Museum

Luxor Attractions

The Valley of the Kings
Temple of Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon
Karnak Temple
Luxor Temple

Aswan Attractions

The High Dam
Philae Temple
Unfinished Obelisk

Day by Day

Itinerary

Arc I · Cairo Foundations
A Nile dinner and Giza monuments open the Christmas journey
Your Egyptologist meets you at Cairo International Airport and transfers you to your hotel by private vehicle. No transfers are shared; your guide handles everything from the arrivals gate, one of the advantages travellers enjoy when they discover 5 day Egypt tour packages built around private, fully guided travel.
Nile Dinner Cruise
Your first evening in Egypt begins on the water, aboard your private Nile vessel, as Cairo's December skyline reflects across the river and a live traditional music performance opens the night. The buffet runs to both Egyptian and international dishes, and December's cool air keeps the open deck comfortable for the full two hours on the water.

Meals
Dinner
Your guide collects you after breakfast for the short drive to the Giza Plateau, where you spend the morning before a domestic flight to Luxor in the evening.
The Great Pyramids
Step into history as you explore the legendary Great Giza Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Under clear December skies, your expert Egyptologist brings these ancient giants to life, sharing stories that captivate both adults and children.
Valley Temple of Khafre
Step inside the mortuary complex where priests once performed the rituals that prepared Khafre for the afterlife. The granite walls here are among the best-preserved Old Kingdom stonework still standing, and in December's low light, they read a deep grey rose that photographs differently than any other time of year.
The Great Sphinx
Stand face to face with the mysterious Great Sphinx, a timeless guardian that has watched over Egypt for more than 4,500 years.
Grand Egyptian Museum
Discover the treasures of ancient Egypt at the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest archaeological museum in the world. This modern masterpiece is a highlight of any Egypt Christmas holiday in 5 days, offering unforgettable moments. After exploring the pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, travellers wanting to expand their holiday beyond Upper Egypt may prefer to add Alexandria to your Egypt Christmas tour, combining Cairo's ancient monuments with Egypt's Mediterranean coast.

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Arc II · Luxor Heritage
Fly south for Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Luxor Temple
After breakfast at your Luxor hotel, your guide picks you up for a full day on both banks of the Nile. In the afternoon, you travel by first class train to Aswan.
Valley of the Kings
Explore the famous Valley of the Kings, where mighty pharaohs like Tutankhamun were laid to rest. The quiet December atmosphere allows for an immersive and educational experience.
Temple of Hatshepsut
Walk the three colonnaded terraces of Deir el-Bahari, and your guide will explain why Hatshepsut built upward into the cliff face rather than outward across the plain. The answer involves sightlines to Karnak Temple across the river that are still visible today. Construction began around 1479 BC, and the alignment has held for over 3,500 years.
Colossi of Memnon
Pause for photos at the towering Colossi of Memnon, silent guardians of Egypt’s glorious past.
Karnak Temple
Walk through the vast Karnak Temple Complex, filled with colossal columns and sacred carvings, a true highlight of any Egypt tour in December.
Luxor Temple
End your sightseeing at the stunning Luxor Temple, glowing beautifully as daylight fades, creating a magical holiday-season atmosphere.

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Arc III · Aswan Finale
First class rail reaches Aswan before Philae and the return flight
Your Egyptologist meets you after breakfast in Aswan for a morning covering the city's three main sites, followed by a domestic flight back to Cairo in the afternoon.
High Dam
Visit the impressive Aswan High Dam, a symbol of modern Egypt and a fascinating contrast to the ancient sites you’ve explored.
The Unfinished Obelisk
You'll crouch beside the tool marks still visible in the granite bedrock, and your guide explains what stopped work: a crack appeared during carving that would have split the finished obelisk, and the project was abandoned in place around 1500 BC. Had it been completed, this single stone would have stood 42 metres tall and weighed 1,200 tonnes.
The Philae Temple
A short motorboat transfer brings you to Agilkia Island, where the Temple of Isis was dismantled stone by stone between 1972 and 1980 and rebuilt here to save it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Your guide walks you through the outer courts to the inner sanctuary while December water levels keep the surrounding channels calm and the reflections sharp. This festive itinerary follows the same classic Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan route found in our same cities non-seasonal overland tour, but with December departures, Christmas scheduling, and seasonal sightseeing conditions built into every day.

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Your driver transfers you from your Cairo hotel to Cairo International Airport in time for your departure. Check-out and final transfer are included. If you'd rather end your December holiday beside the Red Sea, you can finish with Hurghada beach at Christmas, adding several days of sunshine, resort relaxation, and optional snorkelling after you visit Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan.

Meals
Breakfast

Notes:

* You can let us know if you'd like to customize your tour itinerary to meet your needs. We value your input and aim to accommodate your requirements.

Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 5 Day Christmas Egypt Tour include?

The tour covers 5 days across Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan with a private Egyptologist guide, hand picked hotels in all three cities, two domestic flights, a first class train, entrance fees to all listed attractions, the Nile Dinner Cruise on arrival night, and daily breakfast. International flights, visa, and tips are not included.

What makes this different from other 5 day Egypt tours in December?

This is Egypt's purpose built 5 day Christmas holiday itinerary. The departure schedule, site pacing, and Nile Dinner Cruise opener are structured specifically around December travel, not adapted from a generic year round itinerary.

Why does this Christmas Egypt tour cover Cairo, Luxor and Aswan rather than focusing on one city?

Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan represent three categorically different periods of Egyptian history: the Old Kingdom at Giza, the New Kingdom at Luxor, and Ptolemaic and modern Egypt at Aswan. December's cooler temperatures make covering all three in five days practical rather than exhausting.

How does travel between Cairo, Luxor and Aswan work on this tour?

Day 2 ends with a domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor (approximately 1 hour). Day 3 ends with a first class train from Luxor to Aswan (approximately 3 hours). Day 4 returns you to Cairo by domestic flight from Aswan, all tickets are included, and all transfers between airports, stations, and hotels are handled by your private vehicle.

Are domestic flights included in the Christmas Egypt tour price?

Yes, two domestic flights are included: Cairo to Luxor on Day 2 and Aswan to Cairo on Day 4. The Luxor to Aswan leg on Day 3 runs by first class train, also included.

What to Pack

Hat Backpack Comfy Shoes Powerbank Medical Kit Comfy Clothes Sunglasses & Sunscreen Personal Hygiene Products Valid Passport For 6 Months

Where You'll Go

Tour Locations

From:

4.9 800+ travelers

Travel Date (approx.)

08/13/2026

Children

Under 12

Infant

Under 2

What Our Customers Say

Hear from our satisfied customers about their travel experiences with us.

Christmas in Egypt was such a special experience. The pyramids and Luxor temples were incredible, and everything between the flights and train was very smooth.

Charlotte Williams

Australia

We wanted to see the main highlights in just five days, and this tour delivered. Our guide was excellent, especially at Karnak and the Valley of the Kings.

Thomas Müller

Germany

The December weather was perfect for sightseeing. I loved ending the Luxor day with the train to Aswan, and Philae Temple was a beautiful final highlight.

Isabella Rossi

Italy

Very well organised from the airport pickup to our final departure. The Nile dinner cruise was a lovely first evening, and seeing the pyramids the next morning was unforgettable.

David Thompson

Canada

We travelled as a family over Christmas and really enjoyed the pace. Cairo, Luxor and Aswan each felt different, and having a private Egyptologist made the history much more interesting.

Ana García

Spain