Egypt Languages - Travel Advice

TRAVEL ADVICE

Visa Requirements

All visitors to Egypt are required to have a valid passport and it is recommended to have..

Travel Health

Vaccinations recommended for travel to Egypt are Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Tetanus..

Local Currency

The official currency in Egypt is the Egyptian pound (E£) which is divided into 100..

Weather

Except for the Mediterranean coast, Egypt experiences a desert climate, which is hot and..

Local Customs

The people of Egypt are welcoming and hospitable however the country is a conservative..

Languages

The official language of Egypt is the Egyptian dialect of Modern Arabic however..

Transport Options

Egypt has several international airports including: Cairo International Airport (the..

Travel Tips

Shaking hands is the usual form of greeting and for official, social or smart restaurants..

Local Food

Egyptian cuisine combines Middle Eastern cooking, not too spicy and well flavoured with..

Local Timezones

Egypt Standard Time is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2). Egypt operates..

Dutyfree Limits

The following goods may be imported into Egypt without incurring customs duty: 200..

Languages

The official language of Egypt is the Egyptian dialect of Modern Arabic however travellers should not have any problem finding someone who speaks English. Most Egyptians can not only speak English but also other languages particularly in tourist areas.

The telephone country code for Egypt is 20 and mobile phone coverage is limited to Cairo, Alexandria and along the north coast line of the Red Sea from Suez to Sharm el-Sheikh and the major towns along the Nile. Internet cafes exist in the main cities including Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor and Dahab and most hotels have Internet access.

The postal system is efficient for international mail and airmail to Western Europe takes around five days and the USA around eight to ten days. Post office hours are every day except Friday from 0830-1500 and the central post office in Cairo is open 24 hours.

Highlights of Egypt

Cairo Information

Egypt's capital city, Cairo is a household name and boasts one of the worlds richest and most ancient histories...

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