Experience Christmas in Cairo with Egypt Christmas Tours! You will visit the iconic Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum. Stroll through Islamic Cairo and visit ancient mosques and bustling markets. Come learn about the Coptic Church you will get the chance to explore Coptic Cairo and visit majestic Coptic churches and learn about Egypt's Christian heritage .Egypt Christmas Packages offer hotels, transportation, and guides to make your holiday easy and exciting. Egypt Christmas Tours includes all types of local food and music and Christmas celebrations. The Next part of your journey will take you to Luxor and Aswan on either Egypt Christmas Packages or a Luxury Nile Cruise. In Luxor, you will discover the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple among others. You can partake in additional fun activities such as a hot air balloon ride,too.In Aswan you can see PhilaeTemple, take a Nile Cruise, and explore the enchanting Nubian villages. Some packages even include visits to Red Sea and swimming, snorkeling, or just relaxing on the beach.The Egypt 2026 New Year Tour Package mixes history, culture, and relaxation, it is ideal adventure for couples, families, or the single experience seeker wanting a magical Christmas and New Year in Egypt.
Experience the best of Egypt with our Luxury Egypt Christmas & New Year Vacation Packages. Our Egypt Christmas Packages take you to Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, and also include a Luxury Nile Cruise to enjoy the river in comfort. See famous sites like the Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, and Karnak Temple.Relax and have fun at the Red Sea resorts in Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada, known for their sandy beaches, clear waters, and amazing snorkeling and diving opportunities. Visit Giftun Island to enjoy the turquoise waters, coral reefs, and sun filled beaches.For a one of a-kind desert experience, go to the White Desert to enjoy the unique white rock formations and amazing scenery. This is the Egypt 2026 New Year Tour Package that combines history, culture, adventure, and relaxation.These Egypt tours are perfect for couples, families, or anyone who wants an unforgettable Christmas and New Year in Egypt. All tours include hotels, transport, guides, and fun activities to make your holiday simple, enjoyable, and memorable.
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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