Egypt Holidays, Flights & Travel Guide
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Egypt is synonymous with Pharaohs,
the pyramids, temples and antiquities from ancient civilisations.
And at the centre of these great civilisations lies the Nile River
that has influenced their economics, social life, politics and
religion. It is the oldest travel destination on earth: Greek and
Roman travellers came in 430 BC to wonder at some of the very
sights that make it a modern travel destination today. The
magnificence of the painted Valley of the Kings, exquisite temples
and the pyramids were all sought-after subjects of admiration, and
many were already 2,500 years old! From desert
landscapes and dry, rugged mountains that reach to the sea, dusty
cities full of exotic sounds and smells, and green strips of
agricultural land snaking along the banks of the Nile, Egypt has
something to offer all travellers from all walks of life.
Spectacular diving in the Red Sea; unique desert experiences,
whether on the back of a camel to Mount Sinai or on a jeep safari
to the inner oases; the colour and chaos of Cairo and its markets;
and felucca cruises on the Nile River are just some of the exotic
attractions awaiting visitors. Egypt promises an unforgettable
experience of history and relaxation - a mixture of discovery and
pleasure.
Tourist Offices - Egyptian Tourism Authority, Cairo: +20
(0)2 285 3576 or http://touregypt.net/tourism
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Entry Requirements
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Visa requirements change at short notice.
With the exception of travellers from the US, Canada and EU
countries, all visitors must register with the police within one
week of arrival; this can usually be organised by a hotel.
Passports must be valid for at least two months beyond the period
of visit.
- For Australians -
Australians must have a passport valid for at least
two months beyond period of intended stay, and a visa is required.
A 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival provided the purpose of
travel is for tourism. For travellers just travelling to the south
Sinai resorts, a free 14-day visa can be obtained on
arrival.
- New Zealand citizens must have a passport valid for at
least two months beyond period of intended stay, and a visa is
required. A 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival provided the
purpose of travel is for tourism. For travellers just travelling to
the south Sinai resorts, a free 14-day visa can be obtained on
arrival.
- US citizens must have a passport valid for at least
two months beyond period of intended stay, and a visa is required.
A 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival provided the purpose of
travel is for tourism. For travellers just travelling to the south
Sinai resorts, a free 14-day visa can be obtained on
arrival.
- US citizens must have a passport valid for at least
two months beyond period of intended stay, and a visa is required.
A 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival provided the purpose of
travel is for tourism. For travellers just travelling to the south
Sinai resorts, a free 14-day visa can be obtained on
arrival.
- UK citizens must have a passport valid for two months
beyond the period of intended stay, and a visa is required. A
30-day visa can be obtained on arrival provided the purpose of
travel is for tourism. For travellers just travelling to the south
Sinai resorts, a free 14-day visa can be obtained on arrival. UK
visitors coming into Egypt for a short stay must register with the
Office of Foreigners and Nationality within seven days of arrival;
hotels will usually take care of this for guests.
Currency of Egypt
The unit of currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP),
which is divided into 100 piastres. Most credit cards are accepted
in major hotels and restaurants. Visitors are advised to take
travellers cheques in US Dollars or Pounds to avoid additional
exchange rate charges. Banks are usually closed on Friday and
Saturday, but private exchange bureaux, called 'Forex', are open
daily and banks in major hotels are open 24 hours. Cairo branches
of the Egyptian British Bank and Banque Misr now have ATMs
available that accept Visa, MasterCard and Cirrus and are quite
common in the main tourist areas.
Egypt
Telephone Access Codes and Communications
The international access code for Egypt is
+20. The outgoing code is 00 followed but the relevant country code
(e.g. 0027 for South Africa). The city code for Cairo is (0)2.
There are high surcharges on international calls from hotels; it is
cheaper to phone long-distance from the 24-hour Post, Telephone and
Telegraph (PTT) offices that are available in the major cities. For
international directory phone enquiries dial 120. The local mobile
phone operators use GSM 900 networks and have roaming agreements
with all major operators. Internet cafes are available in the main
tourist areas.
Egypt
Duty Free Allowances & Restrictions
Travellers arriving in Egypt do not have to pay
customs duty on 200 cigarettes or 25 cigars or 200g tobacco;
alcoholic beverages up to 1 litre; perfume for personal use and 1
litre of eau de cologne; and goods for consumption to the value of
E¤100. Prohibited items include narcotics and
drugs.
Egypt
Holidays - Tipping Information
Tipping is known as 'baksheesh' and some small
change is expected for most services, though small change can be
hard to come by. 'Baksheesh' can be a useful practice in order to
gain entry to seemingly inaccessible places, or for extra services-
a small tip can open doors, literally. A service charge is added to
most restaurant and hotel bills but a 5% tip is normally given
directly to the waiter. Taxi drivers are tipped about
10%.
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