Egypt's New Year celebrations are marked by both traditional and modern festivities. The Coptic New Year, known as Nayrouz, falls on September 11 (or 12 in leap years) and is significant for the Coptic Christian community. On this day, families come together to reflect on the past year, attend church services, and celebrate the beginning of a new year in the Coptic calendar. It’s a time for spiritual renewal, marked by special prayers and community gatherings.
In contrast, the Western New Year on January 1 is celebrated with great enthusiasm across Egypt, particularly in urban centers like Cairo and Alexandria. This occasion features vibrant parties, fireworks, and various events hosted by hotels and restaurants. People often enjoy festive meals with friends and family as they count down to midnight, welcoming the new year with joy and hope.
Both New Year celebrations are recognized as public holidays in Egypt, giving citizens the opportunity to take a break from work and partake in the festivities. These holidays reflect a blend of cultural and religious traditions, showcasing Egypt's rich heritage while embracing global influences.
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
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