Easter Holidays in Egypt

 

 

Easter Holidays in Egypt

Easter is an important religious holiday for Christians around the world, including Egypt. In Egypt, Easter is celebrated by the Coptic Orthodox Church, which is the largest Christian denomination in the country.

 

The date of Easter varies each year, as it is determined by the lunar calendar. Generally, Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox. However, it's important to note that the Coptic Orthodox Church follows the Julian calendar for calculating the date of Easter, which can sometimes result in a different date compared to Western Christianity.

 

During the Easter season, Coptic Christians in Egypt engage in various religious activities and traditions. These may include attending special church services, participating in processions, and engaging in prayer and fasting. The week leading up to Easter Sunday, known as Holy Week or Passion Week, is particularly significant. It commemorates the events leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

 

In addition to the religious observances, Easter is also a time for families to come together and celebrate. Many people exchange greetings and well wishes, and it's common to see festive decorations and special meals being prepared. Traditional Egyptian Easter dishes may include feseekh (salted and fermented fish), colored eggs, and a variety of sweets and pastries.

 

It's worth noting that the exact customs and traditions surrounding Easter in Egypt may vary between different regions and communities. If you're planning to visit Egypt during the Easter holidays, it's a good idea to check the specific dates and local customs in the area you'll be visiting to ensure you can fully experience and respect the local traditions.

Overview:

Enjoy our Easter Holidays in Egypt, Have a new experience with Egypt Easter Tours, Know more about Easter in Egypt with Plan Egypt Tours, and more., Visit Cairo including the Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, The Fly to Luxor to board your Nile Cruise to enjoy the amazing sites between Luxor and Aswan, and more. 

·         Cairo Hotels: Ramses Hilton or Steigenberger Pyramids or similar

·         Nile Cruise: Princess Sarah or Concerto Nile Cruise or similar

Itinerary:

01st Day: Arrive Cairo 

Plan Egypt Tours delegate with his own distinct perspective to keep an eye for our clients will be waiting for you at Cairo Airport, you will find yourself totally in the moment, Plan Egypt Tours delegate will transfer you to your hotel to relax, overnight in Cairo. 

02nd Day: Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo

Today is the first morning in Egypt, Once you wake up, get your breakfast at hotel, then Plan Egypt Tours guide will escort you to start an exciting Cairo Tours, an array of visits are waiting for you, watch the glory of Giza pyramids, it is a must for a real traveler, if you want to see your best travel photos, go to the panorama area to take marvelous photos for the three pyramids, then proceed to the sphinx and the valley temple, relax and have your lunch at local restaurant, next move to the Egyptian Museum, scout the treasures of tut ankh amun, your last visit will be to Old Cairo, visit the hanging church, Abu Serga Church, and Ben Ezra synagogue, finally your guide will escort you back to your hotel, overnight in Cairo.

03rd Day: Cairo to Aswan - Nile Cruise 

Once you wake up, get your breakfast, then Plan Egypt Tours delegate will transfer you to Cairo airport, fly to Aswan, it is irresistible destination to scout, arrive Aswan the charming city, then Plan Egypt Tours delegate will escort you to Your Nile Cruise, get enchanted with the glory of the High Dam, beguile your eyes at Philae Temple, passing by the Unfinished Obelisk, at the end of your tour, back to your Nile Cruise, Dinner and overnight on board. 

04th Day: Nile Cruise

Once you wake up, get your breakfast on board, unleash your spirit while sailing to Kom Ombo, stop to Explore Kom Ombo Temple, sail to Edfu, Visit Horus Temple in Edfu, continue sailing to Esna, Lunch on board, Dinner and overnight on board.

05th Day: Nile Cruise

Once you wake up, get your Breakfast on board while sailing to Luxor, arrive Luxor, beguile your eyes by visiting Valley of the Kings which astonished all travelers, it is unmatched experience, next tour to Hatshepsut temple, finally focus on seeing the Colossi of Memnon, Lunch on board, Dinner and overnight on board.

06th Day: Luxor / Cairo

Once you wake up, get your Breakfast on board, Disembarkation from your Nile Cruise, stare at the amazement of Karnak Temple, then walk through Luxor Temple, at the end of your tour Plan Egypt Tours delegate will escort you to Luxor airport, fly back to Cairo, arrive Cairo, transfer hotel, check in, array of optional tours you can choose if you prefer, either to try sound and light show at the Pyramids, or to try Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancer, overnight in Cairo. 

07th Day: Final Departure

Today is the final morning in Egypt, Once you wake up, get your breakfast at hotel, then Plan Egypt Tours delegate will escort you to Cairo airport to catch your flight back home. 

Included:

·         Meet & assist at Cairo Airport upon arrival and transfer to hotel by air-conditioned vehicle

·         03 nights accommodation in Cairo on Bed & Breakfast 

·         01 Day Excursion in Cairo as mentioned in the above program 

·         English speaking guide in Cairo 

·         01 Lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo 

·         01 Bottle of Mineral Water to each person 

·         03 nights accommodation on board 05 stars Nile Cruise including breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. 

·         All Sightseeing Tours onboard your Nile Cruise to visit: 

·         Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sites on board your Nile Cruise included

·         Domestic Flight Cairo / Aswan - Luxor / Cairo 

·         English speaking guide onboard your Nile Cruise 

·         All Transfers in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan by air-conditioned vehicle

·         All service charges and taxes

·         Assist & transfer to Cairo International airport on your final departure.

Excluded:

·         International flight

·         Visa to Egypt 

·         Tip. 

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