Egypt Easter Holidays

Coptic Christians in Egypt celebrate Easter on Sunday But Easter is not only a religious festival, it is also a pagan festival and once represented the celebration of spring, rebirth, and the return of light after the long, sad winter months.
but For Christians, Easter evokes above all the memory of Jesus Christ, who died and rose again around the year 30. Easter Sunday follows Holy Week, during which Jesus had his last meal with the apostles (Holy Thursday) before being crucified the next day (Good Friday) and then resurrected on the third day, Easter Sunday, a day of rejoicing.

Sham el Nessim (Easter in Egypt) represents the centuries-old tradition of the Pharaonic era, which has been handed down for more than 4500 years, and which remains the undisputed protagonist of the Egyptian spring. The literal meaning of the feast that marks the beginning of Spring is “Sniffing the wind”, a true hymn to life, a unique way that links the meaning of the most beautiful season of the year to that of the resurrection and Easter.

Next year Easter falls on April 4, while Easter Monday will be the next day, April 5, 2021. These days the lessons will stop all over Egypt but the precise dates of Easter 2021 vacations are determined independently by each region.

Easter 2021 Generally during the Easter vacation schools are closed from Thursday to Easter Monday (Easter Monday)

Egypt is a country that receives millions of tourists who are interested in caring for and keeping them safe. The country of the Nile is safe nowadays, especially the areas of tourist interest, which are the ones that interest you: Cairo, the Nile, the Giza pyramids, Luxor, Abu Simbel…

You can travel alone, take a romantic tour with your partner and children without any problem and with the normal precautions you would have anywhere else.

If there is one thing that should worry you about Egypt, it is heat and dehydration.

Egypt is characterized by many tourist areas, which are an important source of national income for the state, and on the other hand, the country makes many efforts for tourism development. Egypt was distinguished by many tourist areas, including the monastery of St. Catherine, the Luxor Temple and Hatshepsut, the pyramids and many coastal cities such as Hurghada and Alexandria with their monuments.

Visitors to Egypt must obtain an application for a visa to visit Egypt from the Egyptian embassies and consulates in their country and have a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining, given that this process may take weeks for the Egyptian authorities to agree to visit Egypt. Or if you are a citizen of these countries (Australia & Canada & Japan & New Zealand & Malaysia & the United States) you can obtain a visa upon arrival for 25 US dollars.

Egypt is a very warm country but its temperatures also vary greatly depending on the time of year and the area. The best dates to know Egypt are those of spring and autumn.

It’s recommended not to travel to Egypt in summer. So avoid the full August except if you go to the Red Sea, where the temperatures are more agreeable and you can go to the beach and practice skin-diving. In winter the nights can be quite cold, for what it’s in the habit of recommending to avoid also December, January and February.

Pay attention to Ramadan, in spring or summer. On these days, Muslims do not eat or drink while the sun is shining. You can find many establishments closed and the rhythm of the cities decreases a lot. Keep this in mind.

Yes, to enter Egypt you need a passport valid for at least 6 months. You must also apply for a tourist visa which you can get:

At the airport in Cairo

On the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt

No problem. You won’t find the typical comforts such as diaper changing facilities, child seats in the vehicles or adapted parks, but the attitude of the Egyptians is especially kind to children. The country is safe and comfortable in that respect.

Yes, women can travel alone in Egypt while taking normal precautions.

If you are a woman and you are thinking of flying to the magical country of the pyramids, try to wear loose clothing that covers your shoulders and legs. Take a handkerchief to cover your head, you will need it to enter some temples and mosques.

This decision is very personal. we prefer to make the trip to Egypt organized by a travel agency since, that way, you don’t have to worry about anything and you just enjoy the experience. (unless you have extensive knowledge of Egyptology) we think it is important that your private guide explains what you’re seeing in each moment, as well as a brief explanation of the historical context of each monument and details about the culture and customs of the country.

• Giza Pyramids
• Great Sphinx
• Abu Simbel Temple
• Valley of the Kings
• Karnak Temple
• Philae Temple
• White Desert
• Siwa Oasis
• Khan el-Khalili
• Al Azhar mosque

Contact your travel agent in Egypt and check the website of your home country’s government and the government of Egypt before traveling or applying for a visa.