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Egypt has a large population of over 115,000 million people in an area of approx 1 million square kilometers. Egypt has the second largest economy in Africa. The dominant religion is Sunni Islam.
Currency: Egyptian Pound
Language: Arabic, with several vernacular dialects
Visa: An evisa for shorter visits is available for people from a large number of countries but check for your own specific requirements. The Evisa must be applied for at least 7 days in advance of your travel.
Power: 220 volts AC. Plug types C & F
Safety: Egypt is generally a safe place for tourists but in crowded area’s petty theft can occur and scams are becoming more common. Keep an eye on the political situation occurring elsewhere in the middle east.
Flights are a convenient way to get between some destinations in Egypt as distances can be large and travel slow. Trains can also be useful for long haul destinations, for short haul there are ride share apps, taxis and buses.
Ramadam – Mar/Apr
Islamic New Year – July
Luxor Spring Arts Festival – July
Abu Simbel Sun Festival – February & October
Climate in Egypt is hot desert which is characterised by long, hot & dry summers and then mild winters with little rain. Along the Mediterranean Coast the climate is more similar to a mediterranean climate and therefore wetter in winter.
Packing:
Lightweight clothing with some layering options for rain and wind.
Accommodation:-
Basic Double Beds with air cond from 1500 EGP
Mid range Double from 5000 EGP
Luxury from 9000 EGP
Food:-
Local restaurants from 200 EGP
Resort or similar from 500 EGP
Transport:-
Train – short trips around 20 EGP, intercity between 50 -200
Buses – very affordable around 5 – 15 km approx 12 EGP and long distance around 60 EGP
Car hire – from 2800 EGP per day
Mauritius Our last leg in this journey and not the best arrival. The plane was late but then on arrival the queue for visa
A week in the tiny French Island of Reunion Landing in Reunion we were surprised to find no outlets to buy sim cards – which
Far North and Islands Chris arrives in Tana and an early flight to Diego Surez for the start of the last leg in this
Egypt Leaving a 3 week family visit to the UK for Egypt -we were lucky for most of our UK trip with reasonable weather
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