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.
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Cairo Hotels: Ramses Hilton or
Steigenberger Pyramids or similar
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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:
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Meet
& assist at Cairo Airport upon arrival and transfer to hotel by
air-conditioned vehicle
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03
nights accommodation in Cairo on Bed & Breakfast
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01
Day Excursion in Cairo as mentioned in the above program
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English
speaking guide in Cairo
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01
Lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo
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01
Bottle of Mineral Water to each person
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03
nights accommodation on board 05 stars Nile Cruise including breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner.
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All
Sightseeing Tours onboard your Nile Cruise to visit:
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Entrance
fees to the above-mentioned sites on board your Nile Cruise included
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Domestic Flight Cairo / Aswan - Luxor / Cairo
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English
speaking guide onboard your Nile Cruise
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All
Transfers in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan by air-conditioned vehicle
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All
service charges and taxes
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Assist
& transfer to Cairo International airport on your final departure.
Excluded:
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International
flight
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Visa
to Egypt
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Tip.
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Mobile : +2010014222529
+201033358596
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E-mail : info@egyptonlinetours.com
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Web site: www.planegypttours.com
