Events & festivals

Some things in Egypt only happen on one date. These are the ones worth planning a trip around.

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16 – 22 Nov 2026

West Bank, Luxor

Luxor Balloon Festival Week

A week of dawn mass ascensions over the Theban necropolis, with dozens of balloons in the air at once.

From, per person $155

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31 Dec – 1 Jan 2027

Zamalek, Cairo

Dinner, live oud and a midnight view of the fireworks from a private boat moored off Zamalek.

From, per person $140

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8 Feb – 9 Mar 2027

Al-Muizz Street, Cairo

Al-Muizz Street after iftar, when the lanterns are up and the whole quarter is out until dawn. Walking tour with dinner.

From, per person $65

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22 Feb 2027

Abu Simbel, Aswan Governorate

Twice a year the rising sun reaches 60 metres into the temple to light three of the four statues in the sanctuary. Ramses planned it that way.

From, per person $180

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