Egypt is an exciting country, both for its antiquities, and modern high culture. Tour Egypt is an Egypt guide with over 15,000 pages of information about every aspect of travel, ancient and modern Egypt.
Egypt is probably the world's oldest civilization having emerged from the Nile Valley around 3,100 years ago, historically.
Egypt is probably one of the oldest vacation spots. Early Greeks, Romans and others went there just for fun, and to see the wonders of some of mankind's earliest triumphs.
But Egypt is much more than Pyramids and monuments. It is also Red Sea scuba diving, hot night spots, luxury hotels and five star restaurants. It is romantic cruises down the Nile on festive river boats, a night at the grand opera and it is a cultural experience like none you have ever experienced.
Egypt is a land bustling with life, sound, visual beauty and excitement.
More than anything else, we want you to think of Egypt as fun. For thousands of years, it has been the playground of emperors and kings, and we hope you will take the time to find out why.
Language
Arabic (official), English and French widely understood by educated classes
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| Climate |
Apart from along the Mediterranean coast Egypt's climate isnearly entirely desert. The winter period (Nov-Mar) on the Mediterranean coast can be variable although it is usually warm and sunny, summers are hot but temperatures are tempered by strong sea breezes. In the south summer temperatures can be intense, however, the low humidity makes the heat more bearable and winters are dry and sunny |
| Local Time |
From 1 Oct 04 to 28 Apr 05 GMT +2
From 29 Apr 05 to 29 Sep 05 GMT +3 |
| Customs |
Import
Allowances
a) 200 cigarettes or 25 cigars or 200gr of tobacco
b) 1 lit of alcoholic beverage
c) 1 lit of perfume or eau de cologne
d) Gifts up to the value of EGP 500
e) Gold value over EGP 500 must be declared on arrival
Currency
a) 200 cigarettes or 25 cigars or 200gr of tobacco
b) 1 lit of alcoholic beverage
c) 1 lit of perfume or eau de cologne
d) Gifts up to the value of EGP 500
e) Gold value over EGP 500 must be declared on arrival |
| Passport & Visa |
The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate
Required, but NOT by the following:
1) Holders of a United States re-entry permit provided country of birth is Egypt
2) Holders of Laissez-Passer issued to Palestinians by Algeria, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates & Yemen
Passports must be valid 6 months beyond intended length of stay
The following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of Egypt
2) Nationals of Bahrain, Djibouti, Guinea, Jordan (if holding a passport valid for 5 years) Libya, Malta, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates & Yemen
3) Holders of a re-entry permit
4) Palestinians holding a residence card provided that their stay outside Egypt did not exceed 6 months |
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