Cairo
Holidays in Easter 2025
Cairo
during Easter 2025 promises to be an exciting destination with a mix of
cultural, religious, and historical events. Easter falls on Sunday, April 20,
2025, and Egypt has a significant Christian population, especially in Cairo,
with many events and celebrations taking place. Here’s a guide to what you can
expect during your holiday in Cairo:
Religious Celebrations
Coptic
Orthodox Easter (April 20, 2025): As Cairo is home to the majority of Egypt's
Coptic Orthodox community, Easter is celebrated with special church services,
processions, and gatherings. The most prominent events are held at the **Cairo
Coptic Churches**, particularly in **Old Cairo** (Coptic Cairo), where you can
visit the **Hanging Church** (Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church) and
**Saint Sergius and Bacchus Church**.
Easter Mass and Rituals: On Easter Sunday,
special masses will be held at various churches, and you'll experience unique
Coptic Orthodox rituals such as the midnight Easter vigil and the holy liturgy.
Cultural Activities and Events
Egyptian Museum: Visiting the Egyptian Museum
in Tahrir Square is a must for history buffs. With over 120,000 items on
display, you’ll see incredible ancient artifacts, including those from
Tutankhamun's tomb.
Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids of Giza:
The Pyramids of Giza are illuminated in the evening with spectacular light
shows, narrating the history of the pharaohs. The sound and light show is a
great evening activity during your holiday.
Nile Cruise: Take a relaxing cruise on the Nile
River, especially in the evening when the city is lit up. Some cruises offer
dinner and traditional music.
Easter Festivities & Local Traditions
Easter Picnic at Fustat: Egyptians celebrate
Easter by having picnics, often enjoying **Fasikh** (fermented fish) and
**Koshari**, and some people also enjoy a family day at one of the parks like
**Al-Azhar Park** or **Fustat Park**. The weather in Cairo during April is
pleasant, making it perfect for an outdoor outing.
Easter Eggs and Sweets: Like many countries,
Egyptians have the tradition of decorating eggs. In Cairo, you’ll find Easter
eggs and various treats such as **Kahk** (cookies filled with dates or nuts),
which are popular during the Easter holiday.
Public Markets and Souks: Explore Cairo’s
bustling markets, such as **Khan El Khalili Bazaar**, where you can find
traditional Easter-themed items, souvenirs, spices, and handmade crafts.
Weather and Travel Tips
Weather: The weather in Cairo in April is
typically mild and pleasant, with daytime temperatures ranging between 18°C to
26°C (64°F to 79°F), making it ideal for sightseeing. However, nights can get
cooler, so it's good to pack a light jacket.
Crowds: Easter is a public holiday in Egypt, so
expect crowds in popular tourist areas and churches. It's advisable to book
tickets for popular attractions in advance to avoid long waiting times.
Public
Transport: Cairo's traffic can be heavy, so consider using public
transportation like the metro for faster travel around the city, or taxis and
ride-hailing apps like Uber and Careem.
Day Trips from Cairo
Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: No trip to Cairo is
complete without visiting the ancient Pyramids of Giza. The site includes the
famous Great Pyramid, the Sphinx, and the nearby Solar Boat Museum.
Saqqara and Memphis: A short trip from Cairo,
Saqqara is home to the **Step Pyramid of Djoser**, and Memphis is the ancient
capital of Egypt, offering an impressive open-air museum.
Coptic
Cairo Day Tour: Visit the historic sites in Coptic Cairo, including the
**Coptic Museum**, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and The Hanging Church.
Shopping and Dining
Traditional Egyptian Cuisine**: Cairo is a
foodie’s paradise. Don’t miss traditional dishes like Koshari** (a lentil-based
dish), **Mahshi** (stuffed vegetables), and **Molokhia** (a green leafy stew).
You’ll also find a wide variety of fresh juices and traditional desserts.
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**Shopping in Cairo**: Khan El Khalili is a famous bazaar where you can buy
everything from spices to gold jewelry and handmade crafts. You’ll also find
modern shopping malls like **City Stars** and **Mall of Arabia**.
Easter in Cairo offers a unique opportunity to
blend religious traditions with Egypt's rich history and vibrant culture.
Whether you are interested in spiritual celebrations, historical landmarks, or
simply enjoying the local cuisine and shopping, Cairo during Easter 2025 will
be an unforgettable experience.
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Itinerary
2023 Easter holiday in Cairo - Tour
Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrival Cairo - Easter Holiday - Ahlan We Sahlan ( Welcome )
Upon your arrival at Cairo international airport, our Worldtouradvice
Representative will meet & assist you through the immigration and customs
formalities, then you will be escorted by a deluxe A/C Van to your hotel and
overnight in Cairo.
Welcome in Cairo, or as the Egyptian say Ahlan We Sahlan
DAY 2: Tour to Giza Pyramids & the Egyptian museum
Relish yummy tasty breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, Be ready to start a
fabulous tour scouting one of the most ancient civilizations in world, World
-tour-advice private dexterous Egyptologist tour guide will introduce you to
Ancient Egypt history, your private friendly expert Egyptologist tour guide
will accompany you in a splendid tour of Cairo. First you will explore the
Ancient Egyptian beliefs & thoughts about Afterlife by a tour to Giza
pyramids plateau, World tour advice will make all your wishes come true to
reconnoiter the secrets of the mysterious Pyramids of Giza, The ancient
Egyptian pharaohs believed in the afterlife and this was why they erected such
huge Pyramids to protect the bodies of the deceased after death. Ancient
Egyptian pharaohs built theirs tombs in a form of a pyramid starting from the
third dynasty ( First pyramid was erected in Egypt was the step pyramid of king Zoser, then after
him were erected more pyramids but the most famous pyramids are Giza pyramids
), Your guide will give you a great idea about Pharaohs pyramids, You will
scout round to the three Pyramids of Giza of kings Cheops (Khufu), Chephren
(Khefra'e) & the smallest one Mekernius (Mankaura'e), Entering inside one
of the pyramids is optional, But Note that Cheops pyramid entry tickets are
limited, so if you want to enter Cheops pyramid ( Khufu pyramid - The biggest
one), please inform us when you book the tour, so we will do our best to
arrange it, Really they sell tickets directly to visitors, and only 300 tickets
are sold per day, to be able to have a ticket, you will need to be in pyramids
area either at 8:00 am or at 13:00 pm to be able to be from first visitors
buying Cheops pyramid entry ticket, They accept only Egyptian pounds, Pyramids
day tour is a great thing to do, it will build a stunning unforgettable memory
that will remain with you all your life,relish free time around pyramids for
photos, riding camels or walking around pyramids, relish free time around
pyramids for photos, riding camels or walking around pyramids, head for viewing
the Valley temple and the the Great Sphinx, The sphinx head was represented as
a pharaoh head with a lion’s body, to represent that he has the brain power
of a man and the muscles power of a lion, sphinx dates back to more than 2000
before building Giza pyramids, and it was called in Arabic Abu El Hol.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo, then a guided tour to explore
the treasures of the Egyptian Museum which is considered key to understanding
the Pharaonic culture, religion, art & daily life, The Egyptian museum in
Cairo is famous for its antiquities from Egyptian pharaonic periods dating back
5000 years ago, among which you will find the famous child king Tut Ankh Amon collection, the Egyptian Museum
in Cairo, It is located north of Tahrir square, The Egyptian museum in Cairo is
the richest museum of Egyptian antiquities in the whole world, it contains
pharaonic treasures going back to 7,000 years & it is open daily, the gold
and alabaster trappings from the tomb of Tutankhamun draw the crowds and there
are people whose sole reason for visiting Egypt is to see them, there is no
visit to Egypt is complete without a trip to go through this magnificent
collection of rare jewelry & treasures of Tutankhamun, The must seen
gallery in the Egyptian museum is Tut Ankh Amon section, King Tut tomb is the
only intact tomb for a pharaoh, In 1922 King Tut Ankh Amon tomb discovery
captivated the world, This discovery was the culmination of fifteen years
search, which eventually uncovered 5 thousands antiques - includiing Tut Ankh
Amon sarcophagus, the golden mask, the golden shrines, the gilded wood military
chariots, Egyptologists are astonished about what king Tut objects
can inform us about the high technology of Ancient Egypt,Malek, a famous
archaeologist said :
There is a great difference between looking at a representation of a chair on
the walls of temples and tombs, and being able to study that particular object
in reality.
At the end of the day, direct transfer to your hotel & overnight stay in
Cairo.
Note that after the inauguration of the New Egyptian museum , the treasure of
king Tut will be displayed there, Inform us which museum o you prefer to
visit or in case you want to see both of them
Now mummies are displayed in the national museum of civilization of Egypt ( It
is optional tour ) You can add it to the next day tour in Cairo as the national
museum of civilization is located near Old Cairo.
DAY 3: Old Cairo - Tour to Islamic & Coptic
Cairo
Relish your yummy breakfast your breakfast at the hotel in Cairo, meet your
dexterous tour guide, tour to islamic Cairo, Citadel of Saladin, the Citadel (
Al Qalaa in Arabic ) a in Arabic ) was built as as military fortress by (
Salah El Din El Ayoubi - Saladin), He erected it to protect Cairo from the
Crusaders. The fortress was built on hill to enable soldiers to see attackers,
Later on it became not only a military place but also a Royal residence, Al Malek
El Kamel was the first king to live in the citadel palaces. In the 1860s, Egypt ruler
Khedive Ismail ( grand son of Mohammed Aly pacha ) left his palace in the
Citadel of Cairo into his own new palace in Abdeen. From then on the Citadel of
Cairo was no longer used as the residence of the Egyptian rulers or the
Egyptian government.
Proceed tour to visit Ibn Tolun mosque, Relish a delicious lunch meal during
tours, stir to reconnoiter Old Cairo, It is the area where there are old holy
buildings belonging to the three religions ( Christian churches, Old mosque and
Old Synagogue ), It is known as Coptic Cairo, because there are many old Coptic
churches in the area
During our tour in Old Cairo, Your guide will take you to see Babilion fortress
ruins and towers, then tour to the Hanging Church, it one of the oldest and
most popular historical churches of Egypt, and It was erected on the top of
Babylon towers, There is also the Crypt of Holy Mary inside the Church of Saint
George, Visit the Synagogue of Bin Ezra Synagogue, It is thought that Bin Ezra
Synagogue was erected in the same place where the wife of the pharaoh found
Moses the child in a basket on the river Nile,At that time The Pharaoh of Egypt
dreamed that the it will be a new born boy in Israel family and he will be the
king, He then issued a decree to slay any male child that would be born to the
children of Israel, During a year in which boys were to be slain, Moses mother
gave birth to Moses (Musa); so she nursed him secretly, because she was afraid
of the pharaoh, She dreamed ( Throw the boy in the river Nile and he will be
safe, She did , and the basket with its precious cargo arrived in front of the
Pharaoh palace, then the wife or the daughter of the pharaoh decided to adopt
him and protected his life, finally World Tour Advice tour
guide will accompany you to visit Khan El Khalili markets, where you can shop
for souvenirs, back to your hotel in Cairo, overnight at the hotel
in Cairo.
DAY 4: Free Day - Dinner Cruise
Relish your delicious breakfast at the hotel, free day for extra tours if want
or for relaxation, at night worldtouradvice Tour Rep will meet you, transfer to
have a dinner in Nile cruise,spellbinding show of Tanoura and belly
dancer, sailing two hours on the Nile back to hotel & overnight stay at the
hotel.
DAY 5 Cairo Holidays - Final Departure
Today is the farewell day, Relish the flavor of a yummy breakfast at hotel,
then one of World-tour-advice delegates will lead you to Cairo
International airport, for the final departure, We will miss you, We hope to
see you again.
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