Egyptian Holidays: Discover Festivals & Traditions

Egypt celebrates Easter twice over: Copts mark Holy Week and Easter on the Orthodox date (2 May in 2027), and the next day the whole country goes out for Sham El-Nessim, a spring festival with roots in ancient Egypt. Dates, customs, foods and how travellers can take part.

The best way to spend a honeymoon in Egypt is to combine three things: two days in Cairo for the pyramids, a Nile cruise or dahabiya between Luxor and Aswan, and a few slow days on the Red Sea. Here are the best months, sample itineraries, romantic experiences and practical tips for couples.

Discover how to celebrate your New Year in Egypt 2025–2026 with magical Nile cruises, pyramids, and unique local festivities. Make this trip truly unforgettable

Summer in Egypt works if you split it the way locals do: sea and diving on the Red Sea or the Mediterranean, the temples of Luxor and Aswan at sunrise, Cairo's museums in the heat of the day. Temperatures by city, sample plans, what to skip and how to stay cool.

Twice a year, on 22 February and 22 October, the rising sun shines about 60 metres into the Great Temple of Abu Simbel and lights three of the four statues in the sanctuary. Here is what happens, at what time, what the festival ticket costs and how to get there from Aswan.

Explore the Top 10 Souvenirs from Egypt to remember your journey. From papyrus to handmade crafts, take home a piece of ancient culture.

Looking for the cheapest time to go to Egypt? Discover the best months for affordable travel, great deals, and fewer crowds. Plan your budget-friendly trip now!

Egypt temperatures in December offer mild, pleasant weather. Perfect for Nile cruises, pyramids, and Red Sea trips—plan your ideal Egypt winter vacation.

Explore the top 10 most common foods in Egypt, from koshary and ful medames to ta’ameya and hawawshi. Savor dishes rooted in centuries of tradition!

The total eclipse over the Nile is on Monday 2 August 2027. In Luxor the sun is fully covered from 13:02 to 13:08 local time, 6 minutes 22 seconds, one of the longest totalities of the century. Times for Egyptian cities, where to watch, safety and what August heat means for planning.

There are many Egyptian Popular Drinks , most of which are found in Egyptian cafes, including tea, anise, sahlab, and hibiscus. Get into and Read the article.

Does it snow in Egypt? Yes—though rare, snow can fall in parts of Sinai and Cairo during winter. Learn the best times and places to witness it firsthand.