Egypt
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General Information
Capital: Cairo
Time: : GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from May to September).
Tel. Code: 00 20 .
Official Language: : Arabic is the official language. English and French are widely spoken.
Currency: : Egyptian Pound (EŁ) = 100 piastres. Notes are in denominations of EŁ100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 25, 20, 10 and 5 piastres.
Electricity: : Most areas 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Certain rural parts still use 110-380 volts AC.
Religion: According to the 1986 census, over 94 per cent of the population follows Islam; the majority of the rest is Christian. All types of Christianity are represented, especially the Coptic Christian Church. There is also a small Jewish minority.
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Climate
Climate: : Hot, dry summers with mild, dry winters and cold nights. Rainfall is negligible except on the coast. In April the hot, dusty khamsin wind blows from the Sahara.
Required clothing: : Lightweight cottons and linens during summer, with warmer clothes for winter and cooler evenings.
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Airport

Cairo International (CAI), 24km (15 miles) northeast of the city at Heliopolis (travel time – 1 hour).
Borg El Arab (HBE), has replaced El Nouzha airport as the main international airport for Alexandria.
Luxor Airport (LXR) is 5.5km (3.5 miles) from Luxor. There is a regular bus service to the city centre (travel time – 15 minutes).

Departure tax: : None.

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Internal Travel
Air,Sea/River,Rail and Road are the modes of transportation used within Egypt.
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Public Holidays

Public Holidays 2005:
Jan 7* Coptic Christmas Day.
Jan 21 Grand Feast.
Feb 10 Islamic New Year.
Apr 25 Sinai Liberation Day (Sinai only).
May 1 Labour Day.
May 2 Sham el-Nassim (Coptic Easter).
Jun 18 Liberation Day.
Jul 23 Revolution Day.
Aug 15 Wafa’a el Nil (Flooding of the Nile).
Sep 11* Coptic New Year.
Oct 6 Armed Forces Day.
Oct 24 Suez Victory Day.
Nov 3 Bairam Feast (End of Ramadan).
Dec 23 Victory Day.

Note*: (a)These holidays are not official, although Coptic Christians may observe them. (b) Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes the Bairam Feast, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Some restaurants are closed during the day but most tourist attractions and hotels are not affected. Some disruption may continue into the 3-day Grand Feast itself. For more information, see the World of Islam appendix.
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Passport / Visa

Passport:
Passport valid for at least six months from date of departure required by all.
Visas :
Required by all except the following: (a) nationals of Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the Syrian Arab Republic and United Arab Emirates; (b) those continuing their journey to a third country within 24 hours, provided holding confirmed tickets

Note: 1. (a) The amount of stay permitted in Egypt in which visa exemptions apply to such nationals varies. It is advised to contact the nearest Embassy/Consulate prior to travel to confirm the details. (b) Those in possession of a residence permit to Egypt are not required to obtain an Entry visa if they leave Egypt and return within the validity of their residence permit or within six months, whichever period is less.
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Iternery
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