Egypt XMAS & New Year Holidays 2024

Christmas in Egypt is a time for celebration, being with the family, exchanging gifts, and dining on some special foods like Kahk which is sweet sugar-powdered biscuits.

Christmas happens in the winter month of January where the climate is at its best with cool temperatures and bustling energy that's why Christmas in Egypt is one of the best times to be in the country.

Christmas is a national holiday all across Egypt where all the homes are decorated with Christmas trees and decorations and with Santa Claus who is called Baba Noel offering gifts to all, and more.

There are a number of cheap holidays that any traveler can book during Christmas for the most affordable prices & the finest service such as

• 5 Days Egypt Tours Cairo, Abu Simbel, and Luxor
• 6 Days Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel Egypt Tour
• 7 Days Cairo and Upper Egypt Tours with Edfu & Kom Ombo
• 8 Days Cairo & Nile River Cruise With Abu Simbel Egypt Tour
• 9 Days Tour to Egypt Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and Aswan
• 10 Days Egypt Tour Cairo and Nile Cruise Include Abu Simbel
• 12 Days Egypt Tour Cairo, Nile Cruise, and Hurghada
• 13 Days Culture & Archeological Tour to Egypt
• 14 Days Marvelous of Egypt Tours
• 15 Best of Attractions in Egypt Tour

Christmas traditions in Egypt are countless and special much similar to all the traditions that are happening all over the world with Christmas trees, colorful decorations, special treats like Kahk, exchanging gifts, and more.

Some of the traditional Christmas food in Egypt includes Fata which consists of bread, rice, garlic, and boiled meat and Kahk which is sweet sugar-powdered biscuits.

The average temperature in Egypt at Christmas is an average daily maximum of 24 C and an average daily minimum of 14 C with low humidity. That's why December is one of the best times to visit Egypt.

The entire country of Egypt deserve to be explored with its every heavenly detail but there are places that must be seen before any other such as the breathtaking Hurghada's red sea, The wonders of Cairo the pyramids of Giza, the great sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the wonders of Luxor like Valley of the Kings, Karnak & Hatshepsut temple and the wonders of Aswan such as Abu Simbel temples, Philea temple, Unfinished obelisk and The Wonders of Alexandria like Qaitbat Citadel, Pompey's Pillar and Alexandria Library. Read more about the best places to visit in Egypt.

If you want to apply for a Visa On Arrival that lasts for 30 days then you should be one of the eligible countries, have a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining and pay 25$ USD in cash, as for the E-Visa for 30 day you should have a valid passport for at least 8 months, complete the online application, pay the e-visa fee then print the e-visa to later be presented to the airport border guard. You could also be one of the lucky ones who can obtain a free visa for 90 days. Read more about Egypt travel visa.

Egypt has a variety of delicious cuisines but we recommend “Ful & Ta’meya (Fava Beans and Falafel)”, Mulukhiya, “Koshary”, a traditional Egyptian pasta dish, and Kebab & Kofta, the Egyptian traditional meat dish.

The best time to travel to Egypt is during the winter from September to April as the climate becomes a little tropical accompanied by a magical atmosphere of warm weather with a winter breeze. You will be notified in the week of your trip if the Climate is unsafe and if any changes have been made.

You should pack everything you could ever need in a small bag so you could move easily between your destinations.

We have been creating the finest vacations for more than 20 years around the most majestic destinations in Egypt. Our staff consists of the best operators, guides and drivers who dedicate all of their time & effort to make you have the perfect vacation. All of our tours are customized by Travel, Financial & Time consultants to fit your every possible need during your vacation. It doesn't go without saying that your safety and comfort are our main priority and all of our resources will be directed to provide the finest atmosphere until you return home.

You will feel safe in Egypt as the current atmosphere of the country is quite peaceful after the government took powerful measures like restructuring the entire tourist police to include all the important and tourist attractions in Egypt. Read more about is it safe to travel to Egypt.

Wear whatever feels right and comfortable. It is advised to wear something light and comfortable footwear like a closed-toe shoe to sustain the terrain of Egypt. Put on sun block during your time in Egypt in the summer to protect yourself from the sun.

The best activity is by far boarding a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan or Vise Versa. Witness the beauty of Egypt from a hot balloon or a plane and try all the delicious Egyptian cuisines and drinks plus shopping in old Cairo. Explore the allure and wonders of the red sea in the magical city resorts of Egypt like Hurghada and many more by diving and snorkeling in the marine life or Hurghada. Behold the mesmerizing western desert by a safari trip under the heavenly Egyptian skies.

There are a lot of public holidays in Egypt too many to count either religious or nation, the most important festivals are the holy month of Ramadan which ends with Eid Al Fitr, Christmas and new years eve. Read more about festivals & publich holidays in Egypt.

Egypt is considered to be one of the most liberal Islamic countries but it has become a little bit conservative in the last couple of decades so it is advised to avoid showing your chest, shoulders or legs below the knees.

Arabic is the official language and Most Egyptians, who live in the cities, speak or understand English or at least some English words or phrases. Fewer Egyptians can speak French, Italian, Spanish, and German. Professional tour guides, who work in the tourism sector, are equipped to handle visitors who cannot speak Arabic and they will speak enough English and other languages to fulfill the needs of all our clients.

The fastest way is a car, of course, a taxi. If you are in Cairo ride a white taxi to move faster or you could board the fastest way of transportation in Egypt metro if the roads are in rush hour.

The temperature in Egypt ranges from 37c to 14 c. Summer in Egypt is somehow hot but sometimes it becomes cold at night and winter is cool and mild. The average of low temperatures vary from 9.5 °C in the wintertime to 23 °C in the summertime and the average high temperatures vary from 17 °C in the wintertime to 32 °C in the summertime. The temperature is moderate all along the coasts.

It is the home of everything a traveler might be looking for from amazing historical sites dating to more than 4000 years to enchanting city resorts & beaches. You will live the vacation you deserve as Egypt has everything you could possibly imagine.