About Egypt

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.

Language

Arabic is the official language in Egypt; however, English and French are widely spoken in all major tourists cities.

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.

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

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.

Customs

Video Cameras are the only machines you have to register upon entry; however, you should ask the customs officer for any changes

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.