Summary
Exotic Egypt boasts unrivalled history and culture, coupled with spectacular natural beauty and an enviable desert climate. Travel back in time in the ancient city of Cairo, with historical monuments and artefacts dating back thousands of years. Cruise along the endless River Nile, taking in the sights in style, or soak up the sun on the beaches of Sharm el Sheikh and Hurghada.
Egypt is famed for its fascinating relics of ancient civilisation, and no Egyptian holiday would be complete without a visit to the Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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Egypt
FAQs
The capital of Egypt is Cairo.
Tipping is not mandatory but it is welcomed in the restaurants and cafés. Lots of restaurants add service charge to your bill.
Egypt is full of ancient sights, temples, tombs and historic treasures. The top sites to see are: Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Giza Necropolis, Abu Simbel, Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Khan-el-Khalili, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Horus at Edfu, Temple of Kom Ombo and many more …
Egypt is 1 hour ahead of United Kingdom.
The currency of Egypt is Egyptian Pound.
The flight from London to Cairo is 4hours and 40 minutes. On average flight's duration is 5 hours.
The cheapest time to travel to Egypt is January and February. This is the perfect time for those who prefer sightseeing rather than sunbathing on the beach.
The best time to visit Egypt is between October and April when temperatures are not as high. The average for autumn is 25-30 degrees and plenty of sunshine.
5 days is the bare minimum required for Egypt holiday. Usually people spend in Egypt 7-8 days unless they are combining Nile cruise with resort stay, then it can be from 10 to 14 night.
British Airways, EgyptAir and EasyJet.
