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Christmas is a great opportunity to holiday overseas with your family, so you can all enjoy a relaxing break in warmer climes. Make your Christmas Day in Egypt unforgettable with a trip along the River Nile aboard The Oberoi Zahra or The Oberoi Philae luxury cruisers. Or enjoy world-class scuba diving in the Red Sea, just a short distance from our award-winning The Oberoi Beach Resort, Sahl Hasheesh. Here are our top destinations for the best Christmas vacations in 2025 with winter sun.
Christmas Day in Egypt is traditionally celebrated on 7th January, the day after advent ends. For the duration of advent, Egyptian Christians abstain from meat, dairy and eggs – in essence a vegan diet. To celebrate their Christmas Day, families hold huge feasts with dishes made from all the things they abstained from for the previous 43 days. Late-night masses are held from around 10:00 p.m. on 6th January and usually last until midnight, although some church services can go on until dawn the next day.
Egypt is one of the world’s best Christmas holiday destinations for winter sun. Temperatures on land range between 24 and 13 degrees Celsius, while the Red Sea water temperature hovers around 24 degrees Celsius. Scuba diving in the Red Sea or a trip along the River Nile and visit to the pyramids could make your Christmas Day in Egypt extra special.
Most places will be closed in Mauritius on Christmas Day, but luxury hotels cater to their guests by offering the full range of services and experiences. Stay at The Oberoi, Mauritius and treat yourself and your family to scuba diving, parasailing, private dining on the beach and warm, sunny moments for a Christmas you will never forget.
Another contender for the title of best Christmas vacations destination in 2025 is Marrakech. Christmas in Marrakech is a low-key affair because the country practices Islam, so should you be looking for an escape from the Christmas furore, this is the perfect option. Temperatures range between 20 and 7 degrees Celsius, and the days are sunny and dry. Stay at The Oberoi Marrakech and enjoy the perfect conditions for trekking in the Atlas Mountains, exploring Marrakech’s delightful parks and gardens, or shopping in the traditional souks.
December on Bali and Lombok is rainy season, so you can expect a few good downpours, as well as lush greenery and time to unwind in the comfort of your luxury hotel with Balinese spa therapies, nourishing cuisines beside dramatic sea views, yoga, meditation and more. Discover two versions of paradise with Oberoi beach resorts in Bali and Lombok.
Hotels and resorts in the best Christmas holiday destinations in 2025 are geared up for international tourists at this time of year, so usually exempt themselves from any national traditions to host Christmas celebrations and meals on 24th and 25th December. Roast turkey, ham, cranberry sauce and sausage stuffing are on the menu, with Christmas pudding, mince pies and brandy butter for after. Luxury hotels such as Oberoi Hotels & Resorts also offer plentiful vegetarian and vegan options, as well as entertainment for younger guests. Please contact us for further information on reservations@oberoigroup.com
