General Information About Egypt

Passport-Visa :
All visitors must have valid passports. Visas can also be authorized at airports of entry. Visitors must register with tourist police within 7 days of arrival hotels take care of this service upon check-in. In any case, contact the nearest Egyptian embassy or consulate in your home country before making your travel plans.

Health :
No compulsory vaccinations are required by UK residents at present. You should however, take advise as to which may be advisable. Protection against Hepatitis, Typhoid, Tetanus and Polio are recommended.
It is advisable to pack a small first aid kit containing remedies for stomach upsets, dehydration and small cuts. Use of a repellent cream or spray is usually sufficient to keep mosquitoes at bay. Try to avoid ice in drinks and use common sense when deciding what and where to eat and drink.

Currency :
The local currency in Egypt is the Egyptian Pound (LE) with an approximate currency exchange rate of $1 to5.70 This rate is applicable at time of printing of this brochure.


Travel Documents :
Will be dispatched in good time for your holiday, once the balance of payment has been received. Documents will be available on departure for late bookings or where late payments are received.

Language :
The official language is Arabic, however, English and French are widely spoken .

Shopping :
Shops are generally open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., however, they have extended hours during the summer. Khan El Khalili, Cairo's famous bazaar, and similar shopping places have more flexible hours. Best shopping times are late morning and early evening. Bargaining is a common practice in all bazaars and can be fun. You may be offered tea or a soft drink, and when the deal is set, everyone will be smiling and happy. And usually we recommend the shops which are under the government control.

Dress :
Conservative dress women with at least half sleeve are more appropriate in town, especially when visiting mosques and churches. In summer, loose cotton clothing may be the most comfortable. Bare shoulders, extremely casual clothing, and comfortable walking shoes are essential for sightseeing.

Local Transportation :
Taxis and limousines are available at all hotels. Taxis are available at major hotels and usually have fixed rates for certain destinations. The bellman or the hotel information desk may be able to give you a reasonable estimate of the fares. Taxis are generally less expensive, but it is common for them to take in other passengers going the same direction. For the most part, however, they are perfectly reliable and a good bargain. When you hire them, it is best to negotiate the fare in advance. Local buses are available to all places from the buses stations distributed all over Cairo and other big cities.

Photography :
Egypt is the perfect place for enthusiastic photographers. However, photography is strictly prohibited at military installations public works and government buildings. Some museums and historical sites may not allow photography while others may require a fee.

Climate :
Egyptian climate is basically dry and mild. Summers are hot at mid-day, but cool off at night with a constant desert breeze. Winters are mild during the day, but can be quite cold at night. Check out the average season temperature . Rain is rare and is mainly in the winter. In the spring, there can be an occasional sand storm.

Item	Alex.	Cairo	Minya	Luxor	Aswan	Matrouh	Port Said	Ismailia	Hurg hada	Siwa	Dakhla
Jan.	9/18	9/19	4/21	5/23	8/24	8/18	11/18	8/20	10/21	4/20	5/22
Feb.	10/19	9/21	5/23	7/25	9/26	8/19	12/19	9/22	10/21	6/22	6/24
Mar.	11/21	11/24	8/25	11/30	13/30	10/20	14/20	11/24	12/23	8/25	10/28
Apr.	14/24	14/28	12/30	16/35	18/35	12/23	16/23	14/28	16/26	12/30	14/33
May.	17/27	17/32	17/35	21/39	21/39	15/26	20/26	17/32	21/30	17/34	20/37
Jun.	20/28	18/35	19/36	22/41	24/42	18/28	22/29	20/35	24/31	19/37	22/39
Jul.	23/30	22/35	20/37	24/41	25 41	20/29	24/30	22/36	25/33	21/38	23/39
Aug.	23/30	22/35	21/37	24/41	25/41	21/30	25/31	23/37	25/33	21/38	23/39
Sep.	21/29	20/32	19/33	22/39	22/40	20/29	24/29	21/34	23/31	18/35	21/36
Oct.	18/28	18/30	16/31	18/35	19/37	17/27	22/27	18/31	20/29	15/32	17/33
Nov.	15/24	14/24	12/27	12/30	15/30	13/23	18/24	14/27	16/26	10/26	12/28
Dec.	11/20	10/21	7/22	8/25	10/26	10/20	14/20	10/22	12/22	6/21	7/23

General Information | Gods & Goddesses | Learn Arabic | Q & A on Islam