Area

Geography

Officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia.

Climate

Summer in Egypt, May to September, is hot and dry and tends to get extremely humid in the Delta and along the Mediterranean Coast. Recently, Cairo has been exceptionally humid with August seeing the highest humidity levels across the country. Winter months, November to March, see mostly sunny days and cool nights, with many light rain showers. Snowfall occurs in most places between October and April so warm clothing is advised.

Visa

Visa is required for our citizens.

Custom

Import of foreign country is unlimited! Export – less than 5000 thousand usd per person! Export of national currency is prohibited. Video equipment and computers are under declaration!

Sightseeing

Alexandria. Egypt's second largest city has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern. Its ambiance and heritage separate it from the rest of the country. Alexandria's uniqueness goes back to the third century BC when its illustrious lighthouse towered above the sea.

Cairo. Cairo, Egypt's capital is the country's number one tourist destination, with its bazaars, restaurants, shopping malls and museums offering a variety of things to see. Travellers can also tour other parts of Egypt and visit the pyramids and other fascinating archaeological sites.

Great Pyramid of Giza. Visiting the pyramids of Chephren, Cheops and Mencerinus is an unforgettable experience. Ramps lead down into the pyramids and are ideal for children, while adults have to bend over to climb in. Once inside, the pyramid houses high ceiling galleries. It is a truly awe-inspiring sight which is equalled by nothing else on Earth.

Luxor. Commonly known as the world's largest open-air museum, Luxor is built on and around the ancient site of Thebes. Countless temples and monuments abound. Tourists have been visiting the area since Greco-Roman times, so accommodation is varied and abundant.

Valley of Kings and Queens. The Valley of Kings and Queens is home to an impressive number of tombs. Extravagant tombs such as that of Thutmosis III can be found here. This tomb makes its visitors climb a 30-meter ladder in order to fully experience its magnificence. The tomb of Khaemsawet displays a scene of Ramses introducing his son to Anubis and other gods of the afterlife. The painting shows the prince groomed and dressed.

Edfu can be found halfway between Aswan and Luxor. It is home to the Temple of Horus, one of the top preserved temples in Egypt. Built during the Ptolemaic period, this large temple has many important features including several chambers and halls which are all decorated with incredible wall drawings and high columns.

Visit the Egyptian Museum. One of Egypt's most noted tourist attractions, the Egyptian Museum, is a large imposing place displaying a number of Ancient Egypt's artefacts. You don't need to be a frequent museum-goer to enjoy the delights of the Egyptian Museum; the gold displayed in the Tutankhamun collection as well as the skeletal faces of unwrapped mummies are enough to keep most visitors entertained. The Tutankhamun section is dedicated to King Tut and is filled with treasures found at his tomb in the Valley of the Kings. King Tut's mummy was mistreated during examination and was therefore not in a good enough condition to be transported to Cairo. His throne, bed, coffins, funeral mask, papyrus as well as other objects are all on display inside the museum.

Resorts

Sharm El sheikh. The simplicity of sun, sea and sand. The luxury of five-star hotels, water sports, shopping and entertainment. This is Sharm el-Sheikh, one of the most accessible and developed tourist resort communities on the Sinai peninsula. All around are Bedouins, colorful tents, mountains and sea. There are small, intimate hotels with modern designs, as well as larger hotel complexes belonging to International chains, plus about all the amenities one could expect of a tourist center, including casinos, discos and nightclubs, golf courses and health facilities. In fact, with diving and snorkeling, windsurfing and other water sports, horses and camel riding, desert safaris, and great nearby antiquities attractions, it is almost impossible for a visitor to ever suffer from boredom. Four miles south the southern section of the town stands on a cliff overlooking the port. And is a great view. Na'ama Beach is one of the center of the tourist activities. Located just north of Sharm, this area is developing into a resort town of its own. Most hotels at Na'ama Bay have their own, private beaches with comfortable amenities such as chairs, shades and even bars. Shark's Bay is also nearby, and again is a growing resort community with more and more to offer, along with several diving centers. The small harbor known as Sharm el-Moiya is located next to the civil harbor, has accommodations for boats, and includes a Yacht Club with rooms. For those who live to shop, the Sharm El-Sheikh mall provides shops with both foreign and local products, including jewelry, leather goods, clothing, pottery and books. It has been said that this is a must visit for all diving enthusiasts. There are many diving sites along the 10 mile beach between Sharm el-Sheikh and Ras Nusrani.

Hurghada. Hurghada was founded in the early 20th century, and until a few years ago, remained a small fishing village. But today, it has gone on to become the foremost tourist resort of the Red Sea coast and an international center for aquatic sports. If it takes place in or on the water you can do it here: windsurfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing, swimming, but, above all, snorkeling and diving. The unique underwater gardens offshore are some of the finest in the world, justifiably famous amongst divers. The warm waters here are ideal for many varieties of rare fish and coral reefs, which may also be observed through glass bottom boats. This area has many fine accommodations, usually offering warm and efficient service. Restaurants are mostly along the main road. While in Hurghada, don't miss the museum and aquarium, with their complete collections of flora and fauna of the Red Sea. Hurghada is also a city under development. Many new hotels and construction are taking place, and we can expect to see some great new hotels, restaurants and other facilities in the near future. Actually this is a busy section of the Red Sea in general. Safaga is just south of Hurghada, and Soma Bay with its beautiful Sheraton is even closer to the South. To the North is El Gouna, a highly organized resort community. Together, these communities and resort areas offer just about everything a visitor might wish for, from raucous parties to isolated scuba diving, with golf, bowling and fishing in between.

Taba, in the eastern Sinai peninsula of Egypt, marks the location of the southern border crossing between Egypt and Israel, servicing travellers coming into Egypt and the Sinai via Eilat. The town has grown up around the border crossing and offers basic amenities for travellers – these will no doubt be greatly enhanced when a new Taba Heights development gathers pace. Taba is a relatively minor centre for Red Sea diving.