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Egypt is a country of contrasts, old and new
blending together, tall minarets & modern buildings are
standing together with huge temples & great pyramids &
this can be seen everywhere on a daily basis. Truly a
country rich in History and Culture, the prices are
reasonable, although they do tend to fluctuate with the
seasons and supply and demand. The people are friendly
and hospitable, and crime is rare. Once you are in
Egypt, you will never feel as a stranger.
To help you better understand what to expect and to
ensure you get the most out of your trip, we are
providing some traveler's information that we hope will
assist you in your journey. |
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Language: Arabic is the official language in Egypt;
however, English and French are widely spoken in all
major tourists cities. |
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Currency:
The Egyptian Pound is
divided in 100 Piasters .Our currency is available in
notes and coins. Currency notes are divided to 1, 5, 10,
20, 50, and 100 pounds notes. Coins are available in 5,
10, 20, and 25 Piasters. One US $ = 5.75 Egyptian Pounds
(2006 estimate). There is no mandatory exchange at
arrival, and you will have no problem in exchanging
currencies as there are plenty of banks and currency
brokers at all major cities and hotels. |
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Visa: One to 3 Month Visas
can be purchased on arrival at the Airport from most
countries. Approx. $15 US for a one month Visa.
You will need to have
your money ready to go to the Bank on arrival. They will
sell you two stamps to place in your passport on a blank
page before going through customs.
We can arrange for a
meet and greet service to assist with your Visa
processing before going through customs |
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Electricity:
Electric current in Egypt
is 220 Volts, also the outlets require a two-pronged
rounded plug, not flat. So please if you have 110 Volt
appliances, do not forget your adapter.
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Customs:
Video Cameras are the only machines you have to register
upon entry; however, you should ask the customs officer
for any changes |
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Media & Press:
We have numerous Radio stations, some of which are
multilingual for tourists and foreigners living in
Egypt. Also we have many local TV channels in Arabic and
one in English and French. We have various Newspapers
and periodicals in Arabic & English in addition to the
Satellite where you can see the news & the media of
every part of the world.
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