About Egypt

Egypt is in the north east corner of Africa where the continent meets Asia. It has coastlines to the North (Mediterranean Sea) and to the East (Red Sea). To the south is Sudan and to the west lies Libya. Israel lies to the east of the Sinai peninsula which is separated from the rest of Egypt by the he Suez Canal. From it’s source deep in central Africa, the Rive Nile runs north from Sudan into Lake Nasser in southern Egypt. From there it continues past Aswan and Luxor towards Cairo. Here it passes near the Pyramids of Giza before spilling into the Mediterranean Sea.

The climate in Egypt means that it is an all year round destination. The hottest month is August where temperatures can rise above 40 degrees and the coolest month is February.

Language

The main language of Egypt is Arabic but English is all you need to know as a tourist.

However, it’s always nice to use a few words and phrases.

Why not give these a try:

Visas

Tourist visas for British citizens can be bought on arrival at your point of entry or if you prefer you can apply to the Egyptian embassy before you leave.

Full details and requirements can be discussed when you make your travel enquiry

Money

The local currency is the Egyptian pound and the exchange rate against Sterling is generally around £1 = 10LE. In the resorts such as Sharm el Sheikh and Hurghada, cash machines and banks (including HSBC) are plentiful so there is no real need to order too much currency before you go. If you prefer to take travellers cheques, these can be exchanged at the banks

Religion

Egypt is predominantly a Muslim country although part of the population is Christian and in general Egypt is lot more liberal than other Arab countries.

However, please remember you are a visitor and you should respect the local customs and traditions

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