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WHY BOOK A TRIP TO EGYPT
Enigmatic, evocative Egypt. There’s surely nowhere else that captures the imagination like this scorching corner of North Africa. There’s the capital, Cairo, with smoky, labyrinth-like bazaars, the Pyramids of Giza rising from the desert, and the fertile Nile – a watery highway to other treasures and adventures.
In Cairo, explore ancient alleyways lined with magnificent mosques, old book-binding stores, and plenty of local haunts for a tasty koshari lunch. Nearby is the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids in Giza, as well as the newly opening Grand Egyptian Museum.
Board a sleeper train and follow the moonlit Nile south, waking up with the sunrise in Luxor to explore amazingly preserved temples. Visit the Valley of the Kings, where the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered, before continuing to follow the river upstream – this time onboard an overnight cruise – to Kom Ombo and Aswan, where the desert sunset is accompanied by cocktails aboard a traditional felucca sailboat.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What’s the best time of year to visit Egypt?
Well, that depends on how hot you like your holidays. During the summer months (June-August), daytime temperatures often reach 40C (104F) – just about bearable if you’re on the Red Sea, with plenty of cool, clear water to dive into, but a bit much for Cairo. From October to April however, temperatures cool off to a much-more-pleasant 25C (77F).
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What’s the climate like?
In a word, Saharan. Egypt is hot and dry year-round, with very little rainfall beyond the Mediterranean coastal areas. Keep an eye out for dust storms (khamsin) in between March and May.
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What’s the currency in Egypt?
Egyptian pound
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What’s language is spoken in Egypt?
Egyptian Arabic is by far the dominant language although, when spoken, dialects can vary dramatically. There are also regions of Egypt where Nubian and Berber languages are spoken.
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What is the time difference in Egypt?
Egypt is part of the Eastern European Standard Time (UTC+2) zone, which means it’s 2 hours ahead of London, 7 ahead of New York and 10 hours ahead of LA.
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Major Airports in Egypt:
- Cairo International Airport (CAI)
- Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
- Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
- Borj El Arab International Airport (HBE), Alexandria
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What are the top five attractions in Egypt?
- Pyramids of Giza – the planet’s most mysterious man-made structures
- Valley of the Kings – burial place of Egypt’s pharaohs, including Tutankhamun
- Cairo – Egypt’s chaotic capital, home to souks and ancient settlements
- The Nile – Africa’s longest river, dotted with fascinating sites
- The Red Sea – a diver’s paradise, rich with coral reefs
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What are the top five museums in Egypt?
- The Egyptian Museum, Cairo – houses around 120,000 antiquities
- The Coptic Museum, Cairo – has the world’s largest collection of Coptic Christian artefacts
- Nubian Museum, Aswan – traces the history of the Nubian civilisation
- The Luxor Museum, Luxor – features items found beneath the Luxor Temple
- The Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo – exhibits and preserves islamic artefacts
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What is the average cost of a tour of Egypt?
Egypt can be done on a range of budgets, but generally speaking a good tour of Egypt can cost anywhere between $1,000 and $3,000.