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Best Christmas Holiday Destinations in Egypt 2022


Wed 28 Dec 2022 | 02:16 PM
Ahmed Emam

The Christmas holidays are a perfect time to organize a trip to Egypt, visit its iconic districts and cities or go to the discovery of its most beautiful venues.

The Egyptian cities are in fact the most attractive proposal for those who want to spend Christmas day away from home and do not want to miss the magical atmosphere of this party.

Also, you won’t miss out on the Christmas spirit, as churches in Egypt are also holding Christmas masses.

Here are the top places to spend Christmas Holidays in Egypt below:

Zamalek 

Zamalek district is easily one of the best places to visit during Christmas in the Cairo. This city offers a magical experience!

Spend Christmas on a luxurious cruise along Egypt's Nile River where the warmth of the winter sun mixes well with the Christmas spirit. On these cruises, you’ll find a journey whose stand-outs include misty early mornings revealing ancient buildings of Zamalek district and small boats bumping along in the water, devotees by the edge, followed by the wake-up call of bustling bazaars there.

Sharm El Shikh 

If you want to escape the cold for Christmas, head to Seaside, Sharm El Shikh for a coastal holiday celebration. Located on Red Sea, it is known for its fresh seafood, charming boutiques, and candy-colored homes. Wintertime offers a quiet atmosphere with its post office and Neama Bay’s cafeas wrapped in colourful lights, where you can spend time taking scenic walks, photographing palm trees decorated in twinkling lights and attending the annual celebration with parades, Santa Claus, and the lighting of a Christmas tree.

 El Korba Heliopolis

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Last but not least, you can’t forget, celebrating Christmas in the merriest place in Africa. Transforming into a winter wonderland literally overnight, Ancient Heliopolis, fondly known as Arabian Nights World does not disappoint when it comes to Christmas festivities. 

Take a stroll down the festive El Korba Heliopolis area, snap a Christmas-card-worthy photo with Santa Clause and the gorgeous Christmas tree, and experience holiday celebrations around the world at its streets and Baron Palace.

This iconic district has a vibrant history of celebrating Christmas Eve in a colorful way. The pomp and glamor of the time are witnessed across the iconic district in every place, and every corner celebrates the festivity at its best.

While driving and strolling around the El-Korba historic region, one will notice a variety of Christmas glamorous lights decorating the street's median, cafes as well as ancient buildings.

The shimmering lights, traditional treats of old bakeries in the Roxy quarter, and "Shawrima" from famous Heliopolis restaurants.

Liberty Mall, a famous shopping hub in El-Korba, is also lit up with lights, selling different Christmas souvenirs, trees, and accessories for home decoration.

If you'd like to drive through and view the sparkling lights wrapped to the top of the Christmas tree planted there, go to El Orouba way between the Salah Salim road and the road of Hijaz.