- Local Time: 01:08 PM
- Weather: 30 ℃ / 87 ℉
Easter in Egypt is a heavenly time filled with beauty and wonder. The purpose of this article is to offer every traveler all the information and facts about Easter in Egypt. This article was written by a group of very skilled and professional tour guides, travel consultants, and tour operators who will covey all information you need to know about the Easter holiday during Egypt. Easter in Egypt is the peak season for every true world traveler who dreams of traveling to the land of beauty and wonders "Egypt". For more than 4000 years the ancient Egyptian civilization was able to reach immortality through discovering some of the first concepts of art and science and was able to elevate the human condition to new heights. The ancient Egyptians were able to create some of the world's most incredible monuments and artifacts that achieved immortality from the pharaonic period to the Coptic era to the Islamic era.
Easter event is a religious festival that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, most Christians celebrate this day as a public holiday by taking a day off for the general population, schools, and most businesses. The event is based on the Julian calendar exactly like the western countries. During this time both Christians include egg hunting, the myth of the legendary Easter bunny, and followed by eastern parades with a variation of delicious Easter food.
The celebration of Easter in Egypt has two very different moments: Coptic Christians follow the rites of the Coptic Christian Church in Coptic Cairo, founded by Saint Mark and Sham El Nessim Egypt which celebrates the arrival of spring. Egyptians celebrate this amazing time in the outdoors to fully enjoy the delightful climate of the spring. most people head to the parks, public gardens, and board the Nile river cruise. The zoo is considered to be the best place to explore during Sham El Nessim day.
The common weather in Egypt is usually hot, dry, and sunny all through the year especially during the summer as the temperature could reach up to 40 C "104 F" from May to August but in the winter months from September to April, the weather of the Easter in Egypt is quite wonderful with low temperatures which makes it the best time for tourists to visit Egypt as the entire climate becomes quite tolerable which creates the best atmosphere for checking the magical artifacts and monuments of the magical holy land. Discover more information about Egypt Easter Event in April.
You're probably looking for enchanting places to spend your Easter vacation in Egypt. Right? This is an ideal chance to unwind and discover the numerous tourist attractions during Easter in Egypt. So we've rounded up four extraordinary cities in Egypt to spend your Easter vacation in Egypt, just scroll down to discover them all:
Behind the holy gates of Cairo lies some of the most enchanting attractions the world has ever seen. Cairo is the most famous city to visit during Easter in Egypt for containing the famous Giza Pyramids Complex which holds one of the Seven Wonders of the World the Great Pyramid of Khufu, and the world's oldest and biggest statue the sole guardian of Egypt. The city's location has witnessed many history-changing events as 24 km from Cairo lies the ancient capital of Egypt 'Memphis" during Egypt's old kingdom "2686-2181 BC". The city held the fortress of Babylon for 2000 years which later became the center of the Orthodox community in the late 4th century AD and a lot of churches were constructed on the route that the holy family took through Cairo like the famous Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church and many more.
The city also became an Islamic capital under a new name Al Fustat in 641 AD by Amr Ibn al-as who constructed a mosque carrying his name "Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque". In 870 AD, the majestic mosque of Ibn Tulun was constructed to be the most perfect example of Islamic architecture. In 970 AD, the Fatimid dynasty was responsible for creating the golden Khan El Khalili Bazaar and Al Muizz Street. The area of old Cairo is filled with many mesmerizing mosques that truly showcase the beauty of Islamic culture and genius architecture like Al-Azhar mosque which became one of the oldest educational institutes in the world since 1340. The heart of Cairo is the powerful citadel of Salah El Din that was constructed in the 11th century to the center of the rule.
For an endless generation, Luxor has been dubbed “The City of Hundred Doors”, or “Thebes”. The enchanting allure of this city is undeniable during Easter in Egypt known as the globe's greatest open-air museum. Luxor is located in Upper Egypt and used to be the capital during Egypt Middle Kingdom "1975-1640 BC" and the New Kingdom "1550-1050 BC". It’s the home of the largest man-made religious temple in the world. Karnak Temple is located at the center of the city and is dedicated to the holy trinity of gods Amon, Mut, and Khonsu. The city is protected by the Colossi of Memnon which belongs to Pharaoh Amenhotep III of the 18th dynasty. Found also in the city is the temple of Luxor which is the second largest temple after Karnak temple. It was constructed by Amenhotep II and Ramses II to hold one of the most important celebrations which is the festival of Opet.
The city contains the majestic Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens that hold the tombs of many nobles and royal subjects from the 18th dynasty to the 20th dynasty. The temple of Queen Hatshepsut is one of the most famous and beautiful temples in the world, it is considered to be a perfect example of the pure classical ancient Egyptian architectural style. The phenomenal Valley of the kings is without equal, it is located deep in the heart of a mountain and holds more than 63 tombs, inside the valley, there are more than 20 royal tombs from the New Kingdom belonging to the Ramsess dynasty, Tutankhamun, Amenhotep I, Thutmose and many others.
The final frontier has always been Aswan since the dawn of time. During ancient times it was known as "Swenett" and later on as "Syene" which means the market because Aswan was a trade center between Egypt and the deep Southern ancient countries of Africa. It played a key role in launching many expeditions to many African lands. The city contains incredible natural resources like sandstones, granite, and quartzite which were mainly used in constructing countless artifacts and monuments like the majestic obelisks, the great pyramids, and the Holy Shrines through the ancient history of Egypt.
Within Egypt new Kingdom (1550-1070), Queen Hatshepsut created the Unfinished Obelisk that illustrated information about the construction process of the obelisk through the history of ancient Egypt. The glorious temple of Abu Simbel was also built-in 1244 B.C during the new kingdom by Ramses the great to immortalize his legacy through the ages. Many temples were built in the Greco-roman period like the Philae Temple in 696 BC which was used to worship the Goddess Isis the wife of Osiris. The temple of the sky god Hours "Edfu Temple" was constructed in 237 BC on the same location where the great battle against his evil uncle god Seth took place. The unique double temple of Kom Ombo was built between 332 and 395 BC that honors the crocodile god Sobek of the Nile. One of the modern constructions is the Aswan high dam which is able to prove the immortal brilliance and might of the Egyptians.
Hurghada city is a majestic mixture of beauty, adventure, and wonder that every true traveler can enjoy. When you make the decision to spend your holiday in Hurghada during Easter in Egypt, you will get the sensation that you are in paradise. The city stretches for 60 m on the red sea and holds 7.5 mi of crystal waters, sandy beaches, and great mountains in the eastern desert. Hurghada's true fame comes from being one of the finest diving bases on the red sea and the holder of the biggest collection of water sports like diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, kitesurfing, and many others. Hurghada holds many hotels, restaurants, sun loungers, spa areas, and the wildest nightlife. Hurghada contains the most enchanting marine life under a year-round dry and temperate climate.
If you hope to discover Egypt during Easter, then our Egypt easter holidays are considered the best choice as you will feel the grace of the almighty and the ancient spirit of the majestic pyramids, and the great sphinx surrounding you with a holy embrace. Don't miss the chance to discover the classic elegance and greatness of the magnificent cities of Luxor and Aswan through Nile river cruise. Move to the enchanting beaches of Hurghada, where the red sea and the climate keep calling your name to tell you not to miss all the amazing activities such as divining and snorkeling where you will get to witness the extraordinary underwater life. What you are waiting for, just scroll down to discover them all.
From: $840
6 Days A Memorable Easter Tour in Egypt For British Travelers 6 days Egypt Easter tour package will be a...
From: $960
A week of Beauty and Bless During Easter in Egypt for British Travelers 7 days in Egypt Easter holiday w...
From: $1110
8 Days Journey Across all the Historical & Natural Beauty of Egypt for British Travelers 8 days Egyp...
From: $1260
Mysteries of Egypt Unveiled in Magical 10 Days Vacation for British Travelers 10 days Egypt easter itine...
Egypt Tours Portal
Egypt Tours Portal was established in 1987 and we have more than 33 years of experience in the field of tourism in Egypt. We have defined the word of professionalism throughout the tours that we have arranged through the past years as it is not just business to us but it is a matter of proving to the whole world that we are the best travel agency in the middle east who can arrange perfect well-organized tours in Egypt with the whole required element to make it one of its kind.
Read more information about the top 25 types of Egyptian food, discover Egyptian culture food, the best m...
Will you travel to Egypt? Here are the best Egypt travel tips for 2024 which will give you important hi...
The education in Egypt, the stages of education in Egypt, educational materials in Egypt, which consists ...
Egypt Tours Portal prides itself on being the best travel agency in Egypt as proven by our numerous positive reviews.
This review is a late, but I had to provide some feedback. My brother and I went on vacation in October 2022 and booked with Egypt Tours Portal. With on-line sc...Read More
My fiancé and I booked a private 5 day tour of Egypt with ETP starting in Cairo followed by Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor. We just got home and continue to talk ...Read More
This was the trip of a lifetime that I was able to have with my eldest son - an absolutely amazing experience. To be able to actually see the places and artifac...Read More
Highly recommend this tour company!!! Our guides, Moses, Mahmoud, Magred and Mohamed were exceptional, their knowledge of the history is more that accurate, the...Read More
Egypt Tours Portal is an excellent company to use to arrange your visit to Egypt. They work with phenomenal guides (we had Mahmoud Nour in Upper Egypt and Mohse...Read More
It was an absolutely amazing trip where we saw some of the most historical and beautiful sights in Egypt. Our tour guide Mohamed Elshemei was extremely knowledg...Read More
© Copyright Egypt Tours Portal 2024.
