Egypt New Year Holidays

 

 

Egypt New Year Holidays

Egypt celebrates the New Year with a mix of cultural traditions and modern festivities. While January 1st is recognized as a public holiday in Egypt, the celebrations are more subdued compared to Western countries. People often gather with family and friends, enjoy festive meals, and watch fireworks displays in major cities like Cairo and Alexandria.

 

In addition to the Gregorian New Year, Egypt also observes other traditional New Year celebrations. One of the most significant is the Islamic New Year, which follows the lunar Hijri calendar. This day is marked with religious reflections, prayers, and family gatherings. Another important occasion is the Coptic New Year, known as "Nayrouz," celebrated by Egypt’s Christian population in September, honoring martyrs and saints.

 

Each New Year celebration in Egypt reflects the country’s rich cultural and religious diversity. Whether it's through quiet family moments or citywide fireworks, Egyptians welcome the new year with hope, gratitude, and a deep connection to their heritage.

Egypt New Year Holidays, Enjoy Egypt New Year Tours and spend your New Year holidays in Egypt, Visit Cairo, board your Nile Cruise to enjoy New Year Eve in Egypt, Amazing Egypt New Year Holidays. Scout Cairo attractions, and visit the Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx, then travel to Luxor, enjoy amazing New Year Eve on board Nile Cruise to Explore Luxor and Aswan Sites.

• Cairo Hotels: Ramses Hilton or Steigenberger Pyramids or similar
• Nile Cruise: Princess Sarah or Concerto Nile Cruise or similar

Itinerary:

28th of Dec.: Arrive in 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, check in and overnight in Cairo.

29th of Dec.:  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, 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.

30th of Dec.: Cairo to Luxor - Nile Cruise

Once you wake up, get your breakfast, then Plan Egypt Tours delegate will transfer you to Cairo airport, fly to Luxor, it is irresistible destination, arrive Luxor the charming city, transfer to Your Nile Cruise, stare at the amazement of Karnak Temple, then walk through Luxor Temple, at the end of your tour, back to your Nile Cruise, Dinner and overnight on board.

31st of Dec. : Nile Cruise Package, New Year Eve in Egypt

Once you wake up, get your breakfast on board, beguile your eyes by visiting Valley of the Kings which astonished all travelers, it is unmatched experience, next tour to Hatshepsut temple, at the end of your tour focus on seeing the Colossi of Memnon, Lunch on board, watch life unfold while sailing to Edfu, Enjoy the New Year Eve in Egypt on board your Nile Cruise, dinner on board and overnight.

01st of Jan.: Nile Cruise Package

Once you wake up, get your breakfast on board, then start to scout Edfu Temple (Horus Temple), watch the beauty of the Nile while Sailing to Kom Ombo, Pay a visit to Kom Ombo Temple Sobek and Horus Temple, Lunch on board, watch life unfold while sailing to Aswan, get your dinner on board and overnight.

02nd of Jan.:  Nile Cruise Package

Once you wake up, get your breakfast on board, let us have a different day If you are a keen history, Stop to explore the High Dam, unleash your soul by visiting unfinished obelisk, get to know more about Philae temple, at the end of your tour, back to your Nile Cruise, Dinner and overnight on board.

03rd of Jan.: Aswan / Cairo

Today is the final morning on board, wake up, get your breakfast, then Plan Egypt Tours delegate will escort you to Aswan 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.

04th of Jan.: 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 at the above program
• English speaking guide in Cairo
• 01 Lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo
• 01 Bottle of Mineral Water to each person
• 04 nights accommodation on board 05 stars Nile Cruise including breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
• New Year Eve Gala Dinner on board your Nile Cruise 
• All Sightseeing Tours onboard your Nile Cruise 
• Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sites on board your Nile Cruise included
• 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
• Domestic Flight Cairo / Luxor - Aswan / Cairo
• Visa to Egypt
• Tip.