How to Enjoy Christmas Holiday in Egypt

Egypt has been considered by far to be one of the best, if not the most ideal travel destinations in the world during christmas for a number of reasons, so here is a quick summary of why you should visit Egypt:

The ability to have a super diverse and fully complete vacation in the same country.
The climate is very delightful, the sun is always shining and the skies are always blue.
It’s one of the cheapest and affordable destinations you can travel to.
One of the safest travel destinations to travel to and spend a vacation.
Year-round sunny beaches.
The archaeological beauty and grandeur of the remaining temples, monuments, tombs, and artifacts of the Ancient Egyptian civilization.
World-famous museums such as the Grand Egyptian Museum, the National Museum of Egyptian Museum, and more.
The last standing Ancient Wonder of the World, the Great Pyramid of Giza.
A Magical Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan.
Majestic Camping Journey in the Sahara Desert.
Disconnecting from the world at an Egyptian ecolodge.
Fun Aquatic activities across the red sea such as Scuba diving in some of the world’s very best dive spots.
Religious significance for the three holy Abrahamic religions such as Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.
Ancient whale fossils in the desert area known as Wadi El Hitan.
Medical and dental tourism offering Natural treatments and climatic physiotherapy.
Delicious foods and cuisines.

Egypt is one of the safest travel destinations in the world right now, due to the low crime level when compared with the crime rates of many Western countries. In Mid 2021 world Health Organization places Egypt at the lowest level of coronavirus spread Risk across the world due to the measures taken by the Egyptian government that helped control the spread of the virus and ensure the safety of each traveler such as the cleansing of all the visited attractions on a daily basis which help record the lowest number of infections and the highest number of recovery cases.

The most delicious foods to do in Egypt include Mahshi, Fitter Baladi, Hawawshi, Kofta and Kebab, Shawerma, Hamam Mahshi, Koshary, Falafel, Foule, Roz bel Laban, Om Ali, and more delicious cuisines.

It is the ideal travel destination to mix culture, history, adventure, and relaxation. Every traveler will get to cast their eyes on 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites dating more than 4500 years and some of the most beautiful attractions in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and beaches across the red sea.

English is the most widely used language in Egypt, as the majority of the road signs in Egypt are written both in Arabic and English. So any foreign traveler in Egypt will not have any trouble communicating with the locals.

Across the lands and waters of Egypt is a number of affordable and entertaining activities such as Boarding a magical Nile Cruise Between Luxor and Aswan, a Dinner Cruise across the Nile in Cairo, aquatic sports like diving, snorkeling, fishing, surfing, and more, Hot-air Ballon, Super Safari, sandboarding, visit the city of Hurghada or Sharm el-Sheikh Red Sea for relaxation and enjoy a lot of activities there and very unique & entertaining activities worth your time and attention.

The currency in Egypt is the Egyptian pound (LE). Don't change your money before you come to Egypt so you don't miss the change rate. You will get a better rate for your dollars and more currencies in Egypt. the English Pound, Euro, and US Dollar are accepted.

Every traveler can head to the majestic cities of Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, & Aswan which holds the Giza Pyramids complex, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Cairo Citadel, the National Egyptian Museum, the catacombs, the Qaitbay citadel, Karnak temples complex, Hatshepsut Temple, Valley of the Kings, Philae temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Abu Simbel Temples, and many more plus the beautiful shores of the red sea city resorts such as Sherm El Sheik and Hurghada.

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.