Our Egypt 2026 New Year Tour Package is exclusively designed for you to spend festive holidays in majesty. Our special Egypt Christmas tours mix ancient heritage and festive holiday climate and provide every aspect of an outstandingly unique experience. Standing in front of one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids of Giza, gazing at the Great Sphinx, admiring the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, touring the earthly riches of the Egyptian Museum, or strolling along the ancient alleys of Coptic and Islamic Cairo: each is a treasure chest of cultural insights.
Resume the Upper Egypt exclusive New Year tours: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple in the evening lighting, and the royal Valley of the Kings tombs, then the impressive Temple of Abu Simbel southward. A magic Nile Cruise will keep on carrying you further to view the wonders of the Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the twin temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples.
A second option would be to find Alexandria, with its enigmatic Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the ancient fortress of Qaitbay, and Pompey's Pillar. For additional adventure, explore the Black Desert or find the beauty of Siwa Oasis, which is renowned for its natural springs and Bedouin life.
Our top Egypt Christmas tours and New Year in Egypt Tours contain luxury, adventure, and relaxation. A 5-star Nile Cruise, a White Desert camping trip, or some time on the shores of the Red Sea at Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, or Marsa Alam: these are some of the best waters for diving and snorkeling and for admiring coral reefs.Try unusual activities like heading to Giftun Island, swimming alongside sea turtles at Abu Dabbab Bay, or admiring the wonderful marine life at Ras Mohammed National Park. Or, for that sparkle of festivity, have a gala dinner on the Nile or celebrate a New Year under the glittering desert skies of Sinai.These Egypt tours can be modified to suit any traveler: for relaxation, for family fun, or for the thrill-seekers. The tours are either private or limited-to-small-group so clients have freedom at the pace they wish to explore.Our Egypt 2026 New Year Tour Package assist in ensuring a handmade world-class itinerary, local professional guides, and luxury service from your arrival. The combination of world-famous sights and festive events guarantees holiday memories that you'll cherish forever. Book today and welcome the season in the heart of Egypt!
New Year’s Eve is definitely celebrated in Egypt. People of all walks of life from Muslim and Christian sects rejoice in a feast of parties with fireworks and gatherings. The New Year is observed on December 31st, which is a day when all Egyptians take off to spend with family and friends.
Yes, Christmas food traditions include one or more of the following: fatta, which is rice, bread, and meat altogether; kahk, which is a very special cookie filled with dates or nuts; and molokhia, which is a kind of stew made from jute leaves. Some families also prepare basterma, cured beef, and kofta, grilled meatballs. These foods are shared with friends, neighbors, or both.
In Egypt, there are different forms of celebrating Christmas, which include attending Christmas Eve church services. The families also have a special meal on Christmas Day involving dishes like fatta (rice, meat, and bread) and sugar-ridden kahk (traditional cookies). After the midnight mass, people in Egypt often take food home and share it with friends and relatives at home.
Yes, Christmas is celebrated in Egypt, but basically by the Christian population, and it is mostly Coptic Orthodox. Christmas is celebrated on January 7th, as the Coptic Church follows the Julian calendar. For the Copts, it is a very religious event, with church services and family gatherings.
Yes, New Year's Day (January 1st) is a public holiday in Egypt, though much more secular than religious. Government offices, banks, and businesses may be closed. Many people have this day off from work to rest and spend time with families. It is mostly regarded as a time for self-reflection and leisure instead of a time of religious observance.
Egypt New Year Tours combine cultural sightseeing with festive celebrations on the Nile or Red Sea, making them a unique way to welcome the New Year in Egypt.
Absolutely! Egypt Christmas tours and New Year in Egypt Tours offer family-friendly experiences with cultural visits, cruises, and festive dinners.
The most popular way is a Nile Cruise celebration, included in many Egypt New Year Tours, where guests enjoy dinner, music, and fireworks.
Most Christmas in Egypt Tours feature Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and a Nile Cruise, with optional Red Sea extensions for relaxation.
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