How to Celebrate Your New Year in Egypt 2025
Looking for a unique New Year's celebration? From iconic landmarks like the pyramids and Nile River to exciting activities like bonfires and jazz festivals, Egypt offers something truly special.
Discover the ultimate guide to planning your unforgettable Egyptian New Year's getaway.
Why Celebrate New Year in Egypt
During the New Year period, Egypt has a mild climate with little rain and average temperatures of 15-20 degrees Celsius, making it a mecca for escaping the cold. This is one of the perfect seasons to visit Egypt, and you can explore outdoor attractions such as pyramids, sphinxes, ancient temples, and more without any worries.
On top of that, you will be involved in a different kind of Christmas. The Coptic Christmas in Egypt will be held on January 7, so act fast and join their wild party.
Festival Celebration in Egypt
Where & How to Usher the New Year in Egypt
Enjoy the Fireworks at the Pyramids of Giza
Located in the southwestern suburbs of Cairo, the Pyramids of Giza are Egypt's most famous pyramid area and one of the surviving Seven Wonders of the World.
During the New Year, Cairo will welcome the New Year with a grand pyramid fireworks show, which is one of the events you can't miss. Hundreds of fireworks will bloom over the tip of the pyramid, which will be magnificent and sparkling. You'll kick off the new year with such a lively and romantic scene, and it's sure to be an amazing experience!
Cruise on the Nile River
Nile Cruise
The Nile Valley is the lifeline of Egypt, running like an artery from south to north through the whole of Egypt. A Nile cruise with family, friends, or loved ones will be a great option to celebrate the New Year. The cruise is slower, and the whole ride will be very smooth. You can maximize the scenery along the way. Those magnificent ancient Egyptian temples, green palm trees, and unique villages will surely make you deeply feel the charm of the Nile.
Cruise ship rooms are very comfortable and have a wide range of entertainment facilities, such as pools, card rooms, massage rooms, stores, and more. Imagine spending New Year's Eve with your most important people at a lavish dinner party on the beautiful and serene Nile River. What a pleasant experience that would be!
Soak in the Special Atmosphere in Valley of the Kings
Valley of the Kings
If you are a quiet person and prefer a peaceful atmosphere, then Valley of the Kings, located on the western side of Luxor, can be one of your top destinations for New Year's Eve. When you cross the yellow sand of the Imperial Valley, you will come to the mysterious underground world. You will see the exquisite murals in the catacombs from the first viewpoint. It's as if the ancient Egyptians created a new world in a confined space, so mesmerizing and yet so exquisite. They thrillingly depicted the exciting journey along the way with paintbrushes on simple walls. It is also as if you are on a great adventure and seem to hear the clamor of an ancient dynasty.
If you're looking for a thrilling experience, the Valley of the Kings can still satisfy you as well. Hot air ballooning is a traditional program here. You can soar over the Imperial Valley in a hot air balloon and follow the winding river in search of the remains of the ancient Egyptian civilization. That moment of watching the sun slowly rise must be the best reward given to the brave. Welcoming the New Year in this way will surely be a memorable one!
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The desert of Luxor has a unique black and white coloring on its surface, which is also called the Black and White Desert. You can explore a variety of fun ways to play in the Black and White Desert, which also makes it one of the top destinations to celebrate the New Year. During the day, you can rent a 4WD vehicle and experience the thrill of a sand rush. You can also take a fun hike through a variety of white rocks, and don't forget the silk scarves and sunglasses, which are especially photogenic!
In the afternoon, you can watch the sunset in the desert and seem to literally feel the earth turning. And for New Year's Eve, you can enjoy an open-air barbecue and bonfire under the vast starry sky. Only if you go there will you realize how magnificent the desert is at night, with endless stars spread across the sky like a canvas. You can say goodbye to 2023 and welcome the new year under the witness of tens of thousands of stars.
Experience the New Year Revelry in Cairo
The nightlife in Cairo is quite exciting and active. If you are energetic, then Cairo must be one of the best destinations suitable for your New Year celebrations. On the night of New Year's Eve, all the major cafes and bars in Cairo will hold all kinds of interesting events to honor you with the utmost sincerity.
For example, you can go to Top East Grill, which is known for its nightly music festivals. You can enjoy freshly cooked barbecue, Egyptian specialties, and exotic drink specials in an atmosphere of great music. You can also visit the Cairo Jazz Club, which is known for its live music stage. Local and internationally renowned artists will be invited, and you can dance and party to your heart's content under the glitzy party, where you will spend a special New Year's Eve together with people from all over the world in a lively and cheerful atmosphere.
Relax at the Ocean of Sharm el Sheikh
Sharm el Sheikh
Sharm el Sheikh is a city located at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. It is also a city built in the desert, where you can see a spectacle where the ocean is connected to the desert with no vegetation in between. If you like to experience a wide variety of entertainment, then this would be one of the perfect places to spend New Year's Eve. You can go for the thrilling challenge of sand washing at sunset, and you can go for a sea paragliding ride overlooking the beautiful coastline.
Apart from that, scuba diving is an activity that must not be missed. You can see a wide variety of fish and coral reefs here, and the underwater sights will surely make your trip worthwhile. There is also a very famous Cliff Cafe that would be a good choice to spend New Year's Eve. It's exotic during the day, like an antique bazaar. At night, when the lights come on, you seem to enter another dimension.
Travel Tips and Suggestions
1. Clothes
Most of Egypt has a tropical desert climate characterized by dryness and little rain. And since Egypt has many outdoor attractions, sun protection is especially important. You can prepare sun-protective clothing, sun masks, umbrellas, sunglasses, and sunscreen in advance. Clothes are mainly breathable, and three or four sets should be enough. You can also bring 2 sets of brightly colored clothes and some silk scarves and shawls specifically for taking pictures. The state religion of Egypt is Islam, so for safety reasons, girls are advised to dress as conservatively as possible.
2. Medicines
You can bring some common medicines in advance just in case. For example, you can bring some medication to prevent heat stroke so you can explore outside without worrying. Medications for your stomach and intestines are also good to bring along in case you are not used to the local Egyptian food and water. Cold medicine is also recommended to bring in case you catch the flu, and it delays your entire trip. Last but not least, mosquito repellent must be taken with you.
3. Valuables
The New Year period will be the peak season for tourism in Egypt. No matter where you are, you must take care of your valuables, such as cell phones, cameras, wallets, etc., and don't let them out of your sight.
The New Year in Egypt is the biggest festival of the year, offering you countless options and ideas to plan the New Year. Let's come together and experience the colorfulness of this ancient civilization. Traveling with Odynovo, You'll have an impressive New Year in Egypt.
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