Festival Events in Cairo

A festive celebration combining Christmas traditions with Egypt's archaeological wonders, featuring special tours, Nile cruises, and holiday feasts.

An Easter celebration experience in Egypt featuring Nile cruise tours and holiday festivities.

A celestial astronomical event where the sun aligns with the inner sanctum of Abu Simbel temple, illuminating the statues of the pharaohs twice yearly.

Islamic festival marking the end of Ramadan with celebrations, prayers, family gatherings, and feasts across Egypt.

The second annual solar alignment event at Abu Simbel temple where sunlight penetrates the inner sanctuary to illuminate the pharaonic statues.

Coptic Easter celebration featuring an all-night vigil with Resurrection play, followed by large family dinners with traditional cuisine like fish, meat, eggs, and Fatteh after the fasting period.

Coptic Christian celebration of Easter with religious observances and traditional springtime festivities at historic sites and churches throughout Egypt.

Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan with three days of celebration and festivities.

An 8-day Easter holiday tour covering Egypt's historical and natural attractions across Cairo, Giza, Aswan, and Kom Ombo for New Zealand travelers.

Military commemorative celebration honoring Egypt's first military victory in the October War and the liberation of Sinai from occupation.

Public holiday celebrated throughout Egypt honoring workers, with schools and most businesses closed in observance.

A week-long Easter tour exploring Egypt's historical sites including Cairo, Giza, Luxor, and Aswan, designed for New Zealand travelers.

National holiday marking Egypt's recovery of the Sinai Peninsula and the final withdrawal of Israeli military forces in 1988.