Christmas and new year in Egypt

There is no better way to celebrate Christmas and New Year and build new memories than experiencing another country’s culture and traditions. If you are considering Egypt for your next holiday season, you’re in for a treat. Christmas in Egypt and New Years are so close together that they are celebrated synonymously. 

Keep reading to learn about nine perfect ways to celebrate your New Year’s Eve in Egypt. Whether you want to attend the most glamorous party of the year or watch a desert sunrise in solitude, there is something in Egypt for every kind of traveler. 

1. Attend a Gala Dinner

If you want to be in Christmas in Egypt and New Year in style, most 5-star hotels in Egypt hold gala dinners on New Years' Eve. Along with a very luxurious meal, the hotel also books celebrities to sing and has a giant party. 

Tickets are expensive, and the events book out rather. If you are traveling on a budget, make sure to purchase your tickets long in advance so it doesn’t affect the rest of your trip. However, if you can afford this New Years' event, it’s well worth it. 
According to the bible, the parents of Jesus Christ fled to Egypt shortly after he was born. Many Egyptians remember this story as evidence of how welcoming the Egyptian people are. Over the years, tourists have enjoyed memorable Christmas in Egypt and New Year seasons even though the country has a predominantly Muslim population.

2. Watch “Home Alone” 

It may surprise you to learn that much of the world has integrated the famous American movie Home Alone into their Christmas traditions, and Egypt has joined in on the trends. Around the time the movie was released, it was the only movie broadcasted on Egyptian national television at the time. 

Years later, it continues as a Christmas/New Years tradition to throw a party at home with friends at home and watch Home Alone. Many local Egyptian don’t like to go out, as the crowds can be overwhelming, and most restaurants and bars are extremely expensive on this holiday. 


 

3. Luxor Desert Safari Tour

Every country has fancy hotels and riverboat cruises. If you want to have a quintessentially Egyptian cruise that will stand out in your memory for the rest of your life, you won’t regret booking a Bedouin-style safari out in the desert.

 Near the ancient city of Luxor, there are also countless Islamic ruins that add a romantic and mysterious feeling to the already majestic desert. Depending on the tour you book, your guide will have in-depth knowledge about the history and tradition of the area. Bring in the New Year under the desert stars while enjoying fresh barbeque, a warm fire, and Bedouin hospitality.  

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4. Fireworks at the Pyramids

If you’re looking for an exotic and unforgettable place to spend your New Year’s, no travel destination meets that description more than the Pyramids of Giza. The three great pyramids were built to commemorate the three pharaohs of Egypt, and their tombs were built specifically to line up with the stars that light up the night sky. 

For New Year, you won’t want to miss the spectacular fireworks that light up the pyramids every year. Along with a fantastic light show, the Egyptian government promotes tourism by putting on a light show that is unlike anywhere you have or ever will go. 

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5. Party in Cairo

If you want to experience the vibrant splendor of Egypt without limiting yourself to one event, the streets of Cairo are calling your name. On New Year’s Eve, many coffee shops and restaurants have live music and special holiday menus. While it can normally be more difficult to find alcohol in this predominantly Muslim, New Year’s Eve is the time for music, food, and free-flowing spirits 

The Cairo Jazz Club, in particular, is a hotspot for grand celebrations and unforgettable performances. They’re known for hosting famous musicians, classic bands, and even new and upcoming artists. If bar hopping through Cairo is on your agenda for New Year’s Eve, your night won’t be complete without a stop at the Cairo Jazz Club. 

6. Hot Air Balloon Over the Valley of the Kings

If giant parties and social gatherings aren’t your styles, consider a calm, quiet, and breathtaking Egyptian sunrise to bring in the New Year. Year-round, Luxor offers hot air balloon tours that allow travelers to take in the Valley of the Kings from a bird’s eye view and appreciate the sheer magnitude of the city. 

If you book in advance, you can get there early enough to be far up in the sky by the time the sun begins to rise. From there, you and your loved ones can watch the sunrise on the first day of the New Year. There is likely no better way to appreciate new beginnings and opportunities than in a place such as this. 

 

7. Party like the Bedouins

If you book a cruise down the Nile River or book a resort nearby, you’ll no doubt see plenty of felucca boats. These small boats were the Bedouins’ vessel of choice for thousands of years, and they are still used to this day by locals and tourists alike. 

Unlike more modern cruise ships, the felucca is an open-air sailboat that always gives travelers a view of the shoreline and the night sky. On New Year's Eve, the boats are decorated in colored lights that arch over the top of the boat and pulse along to the music. From shore, people can be seen dancing and singing on these boats into the wee hours of the morning. 

8. Book a River Boat Cruise

Some travelers embrace the traditional experience of a subtle felucca, but others find that the lack of amenities detracts from their overall experience. If that’s you, booking a modern Nile River cruise might be just what the doctor ordered. 

Not only will a Nile River cruise have your entire itinerary planned out for you as you hop from destination to destination, but they’ll also have some amazing events planned for the holiday season. Nile cruises have connections to local travel agencies that you might not know about if you simply google “things to do in Egypt”. You’ll have a much better and more fulfilling visit if you let a local business plan your New Years' Eve celebration for you.