Egypt Tourist Information

Egypt has always been a popular destination of tourism worldwide. Not only because of the pyramids but overall this country offers some wonderful sights and scenes including temples, monuments and ancient remains of the Egyptian civilization that attract a major population towards this destination.

Egypt offers every facility to make travel and stay of visitors comfortable. There are many tourist information offices to guide and direct tourists. With Cairo as the capital, Egypt is a predominantly Muslim dominant country with a small section of Christian population. The languages spoken commonly in Egypt are Arabic, English and French. Egyptian Pound is the currency used in Egypt.

Visitors coming to this country must obtain a tourist visa and must have a passport with a validity of six months. The visa is easily available from Egyptian consulates abroad. You can also get it cheap and on the spot at Cairo, Luxor and Hurgarda Airports on arrival. The visa allows you to stay in Egypt for one month. Don't forget to keep a photocopy of all the important documents, in case they are lost or stolen.

The Mediterranean climatic zone influences the North Coast and Delta regions of Egypt while the rest of the country is controlled by a subtropical climate. Cairo is generally chilly from December to February and very hot from June to September. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year.