Christmas Nile Cruise 2026 – 5 Days / 4 Nights

Celebrate Christmas in Egypt with a memorable Christmas Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Enjoy ancient temples, beautiful Nile views, festive evenings onboard, and a relaxing journey through Upper Egypt.

Day 1 – Luxor | Check-in & East Bank

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Meet and assist in Luxor, then transfer to your Nile cruise.

12:00 PM
Check-in and settle into your cabin.

1:00 PM
Lunch onboard.

2:30 PM
Visit Karnak Temple, one of the largest temple complexes in Egypt.

4:30 PM
Visit Luxor Temple.

6:00 PM
Return to the cruise.

7:30 PM
Dinner onboard.

Overnight in Luxor.

Day 2 – Luxor West Bank & Sailing to Edfu

6:30 AM
Breakfast onboard.

7:30 AM
Visit the Valley of the Kings.

9:30 AM
Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

10:45 AM
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon.

12:30 PM
Return to the cruise.

1:00 PM
Lunch onboard while sailing toward Edfu.

4:00 PM
Relax on the sun deck and enjoy Nile views.

7:30 PM
Dinner onboard.

Overnight near Edfu.

Day 3 – Edfu & Kom Ombo

6:30 AM
Breakfast onboard.

7:30 AM
Visit Edfu Temple, dedicated to the god Horus.

9:30 AM
Return to the cruise and sail toward Kom Ombo.

1:00 PM
Lunch onboard.

4:00 PM
Visit Kom Ombo Temple, overlooking the Nile.

5:30 PM
Return to the cruise and continue sailing to Aswan.

7:30 PM
Dinner onboard.

Christmas festive entertainment may be arranged onboard depending on the cruise schedule.

Overnight in Aswan.

Day 4 – Aswan Highlights & Christmas Celebration

7:00 AM
Breakfast onboard.

8:00 AM
Visit the Aswan High Dam.

9:30 AM
Visit the Unfinished Obelisk.

11:00 AM
Visit Philae Temple by motorboat.

1:30 PM
Return to the cruise for lunch.

3:30 PM
Free time to relax onboard or explore Aswan.

7:30 PM
Special Christmas dinner and festive evening onboard, subject to the cruise program.

Overnight in Aswan.

Day 5 – Aswan | Check-out

7:00 AM
Breakfast onboard.

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Check-out from the cruise.

Transfer to Aswan Airport, train station, or your hotel.

Optional: Abu Simbel tour can be added upon request.