Egypt
area: 1,400,000 sq km
population: 74,000,000
language: Arabic
time zone: GMT +2hr
currency: Egyptian Pound
visa: Required from either the Egyptian Embassy in London or on arrival at Cairo.
medical requirements: No vaccinations currently required.
season to travel: November to March
what to expect: You will find a country full of history and culture, combined with first class hotels and facilities.
please note: All details of visa and medical requirements are correct at time of going to press however please check these requirements for changes before you travel.
clothing: Lightweight shirts and trousers, hat and sunscreen are a must. If visiting any temples, ladies must wear trousers or clothing which does not expose any skin from the knees upwards. Arms must also be covered up.
flight details: Prices are based on Egypt Air or British Airways from either the UK to Cairo or UK to Aswan. Each tour will state its flight path, as with some tours you will catch an internal flight from Cairo to Aswan. The prices shown under each tour are the lowest available and will vary according to time of year and weekends.
Please call for additional flight details and alternative options.
climate:
Average daily maximum temperature (C)
Average daily hours of sun & and average daily rainfall
| Temp |
18 |
21 |
24 |
28 |
33 |
35 |
36 |
35 |
32 |
30 |
26 |
20 |
| Sun |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
10 |
12 |
12 |
11 |
10 |
9 |
8 |
6 |
| Rain |
5 |
5 |
5 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
