In the traditional Christmas narrative, soon after his birth Jesus is taken by his parents to Egypt to escape from a vengeful King Herod. Hopefully your Egypt Christmas holidays will a little less dramatic, but still one of the most memorable festive holidays you ever have. It certainly should be, because Egypt offers a singularly alluring blend of cultural and R&R options, plus warm December and January temperatures, and all within easy reach of the UK.

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103 reviews
4.9 / 5
"This is the first trip we have ever taken where we have been looked after so comprehensively by everyone involved. It was so helpful to have all the information we needed accessible on an app, and wonderful not to have to worry about checking in for flights. We enjoyed great service at both the airports and hotels, which had great staff and fantastic food, and our guide David and driver Mohammed were excellent throughout and made our two-week trip really special."
J - UK
Published on 21st February 2026
"Our trip for 10 was a true bucket list holiday. The boat, a traditional dahabiya called Lazuli, was heavenly and exceeded our expectations. It was the most exquisite way to cruise down the Nile, with comfortable cabins, beautiful views, an amazing crew and delicious food - we dined like Pharaohs! We stopped to see many wondrous sites along the Nile, and our guide, Migo, was brilliant, offering just the right amount of information. The BBQ singing and dancing with the crew was a standout moment. Original Travel was amazing, and everyone involved was knowledgeable, helpful and adaptable when organising a trip for so many."
S - UK
Published on 20th February 2026
"It was fantastic! We felt very well looked after, which made the experience more relaxed. The whole trip was incredible – we kept thinking 'this is the best bit', but it was all excellent. Being on the Steam Ship Sudan was very special and so were all our stops, with fantastic guides, drivers and local contacts throughout."
D - UK
Published on 19th February 2026

Our team of Egypt experts are on hand to recommend and reserve the best accommodation, tailor-make the best itinerary and arrange fun and interesting activities throughout your Egypt Christmas holidays. And when you're actually in Egypt our clued-up local Concierge is on hand to make any last-minute plans so you can get on with enjoying this beguiling destination.

Your Egypt Christmas holiday will most likely begin and end in Cairo, and we can arrange for a number of excellent experiences in the Egyptian capital, from tours of the key ancient Egyptian sites and museums in the company of expert archaeologist guides to 'live like a local' experiences offering a deeper insight into the Egyptian way of life.

From Cairo the obvious next stop is Luxor, home to the astonishing site of Karnak, and the embarkation point from arguably the highlight of any Christmas in Egypt: a voyage along the Nile aboard the supremely elegant Steam Ship Sudan, the finest boat cruising between Luxor and Aswan, complete with world class guides to show you around some of the most famous sites in antiquity each day.

After a Nile cruise, there's no better follow up than time spent on the beaches of Egypt's Red Sea coast in the likes of Hurghada or Sharm el Sheikh. There we can arrange snorkelling and diving expeditions or you can just enjoy some serious festive downtime.

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