The phone was ringing. Why on earth was the phone ringing? Alex answered the phone. Our driver had arrived, we had gotten lost with our organisation somewhere along the way.
Egypt
Discover ancient cultures, see the pyramids and temples and follow the footsteps of the pharaohs
The best Travel Season to visit Egypt is all year around. But be aware that the summer months between May and August it gets very hot. Our prefered travel season is between March and May as well as between September and November.
Daily Budget about 40 USD.
The national currency is the Egypten Pound (EGP).
The main spoken language of Egypt is Arabic. The word for “Hello” in Arabic is “Salamo Alaykom”.
Short description of Egypt
Steeped in ancient history, the Egyptian Pharaohs, hieroglyphics mummies have been a fascination for the entire world for thousands of years. In Egypt, this incredible history has been beautifully preserved and maintained.
A visit to Egypt is truly a once in a lifetime experience.
The ancient history of Egypt can be found all over this incredible country. See the tomb of Tutankhamen at the Valley of the Kings. Wonder at the treasures displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Investigate the life of Cleopatra at Alexandria or marvel at the sheer scale and might of the ancient pyramids in Giza.
In modern times, Egypt has also become known for its beautiful beaches and stretch of ocean including both the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. The coast of this country is renowned for its incredible snorkelling and diving opportunities.
The magnificent River Nile brings life wherever it goes. When you look at the country from above, it is impossible to miss the splashes of nutrients and green which this river brings to this otherwise dry landscape.
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