Where to go? Destinations Egypt

Going in the footsteps of Tutankhamun, Alexander the Great, Saladin or Moses, visit monuments and emblematic cities, or simply follow the Nile, this can only be done in Egypt ...

Emerging from the depths of time, ancient Egypt and its ancient civilization has always fascinated. We never tire of exploring and discovering the wonders of this country encircled by the Mediterranean sea, the Red Sea and the desert of Libya. The Pharaohs, Tutankhamun, Kheops, Ramses II, Nefertiti and Cleopatra are still alive. Defying time and death the massive buildings dedicated to the gods, the colossal sculptures, the pyramids, the sarcophagi will haunt the imagination for a long time by their excessiveness and their enigmatic construction. And if you are not attracted by old stones and antiquity you can always relax on the beach or snorkel on the Mediterranean coast

You will love :

  • Contemplate the pyramids of Guizèh and Saqqara around Cairo
  • Visit the temple of Luxor with its obelisk, enthroned in the city, a site dedicated to the god Amon.
  • Plunge into the Valley of the Kings around Luxor on the left bank of the Nile.
  • See the impressive temple of Hathor, erected by Ramses II to the glory of Nefertari on the majestic site of Abu Simbel
  • Take a walk in Aswan, guarding the eternal charms of the Nile with its Nubian houses and feluccas
  • Sail the time of a short cruise on the Nile between Aswan and Luxor
  • Marvel at the dawn of the splendor of the island of Philae
  • Do not miss Alexandria, drawing its treasures in its mosaic of cultures.
  • Exploring on a camel the White Desert with the lunar landscape
  • Discover the Egyptian people, friendly in the city and inside oases and palm groves.

What to do in Egypt?

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Before getting in Egypt

  • Infos
  • Driving
  • Languages
  • Security level

    Niveau: 1. Avoid non-essential travel (with regional warnings). potential terrorist threat

    Visa and passport

    See Embassy recommendations

    Vaccines and health

    Depending on the region and duration of your stay, you should protect yourself against: Yellow fever, Hépatithe A, B Hépathite, Rage, Typohoide, Malaria

    Currency / Exchange rate

    Currrency : Egyptian Pound (EGP)

    Electrical outlets

    Voltage : 220 V
    Frequency : 50 Hz
    Plug : Type C / F
    Power outlet : Type C / F

    Local time / Capital

    Cairo
    GMT+02:00

    Road infrastructure

    The country has a moderately developed road infrastructure. Check before driving.

    Driving direction

    Driving is on the right.

    Renting an SUV / 4x4?

    Depending on the region, check before you go.

    Speed limitations

    In town : 60 km/h. Out of town : 90 km/h. Check for road signs.

    Alcohol

    Unexperienced drivers : 0.05 g/dl. Experienced drivers : 0.05 g/dl. For your own safety, you should not drink. (Regulations evolve quickly, find out before driving)

    English level

    Depending on the region, it will be difficult to be understood but don't worry the tourism staff is often bilingual.

    Spoken languages

    Arabic (official), English and French widely understood by educated classes

    Phone code

    20

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