Population is estimated at 100 million but growing rapidly, about half live in urban areas, including the major cities of Cairo, Alexandria and others along the Nile. Egypt has been continuously inhabited since the 10th millennium…
Reference : What is A Dahabiya? Also spelt dahabeeyah, dahabiah, dahabeah, dahabiyah and dhahabiyya, as well as dahabiyeh and dahabieh (Arabic ذهبية /ðahabīya/), is a passenger boat used on the River Nile in Egypt. The term is normally used to describe a shallow-bottomed, barge-like vessel with…
Why tip? Tipping is considered to be part of the income of the person serving you, and is expected in this culture. However, it should only be given if the service is of an excellent standard. Tipping encourages…
Egypt’s diverse economy includes tourism, agriculture, industry, and services.Units of currency are the Egyptian Pound (EGP) which you usually see written as LE, and the piaster. The Pound is made up of 100 piasters. Coins…
Egyptian society is conservative, in some places more than in others. Exposed arms , legs, and more are accepted in big city nightclubs and in tourist hotels in places such as Sharm el Sheikh and…
Entry fees for all Egypt attractions and Egypt Pass Cairo & Around Adult Price EGP Student Price EGP EGP Giza pyramids and the Sphinx 360 180 Entering Cheops (Great) pyramid 600 Cheops Boat Museum 100…
Entry Visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. You must check the Egyptian Government Visa website for the Visa requirements See the page FAQ – Who requires a visa? https://www.visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa/FAQ?VISTK=OA36-0P9D-H29N-GT0A-P91B-G67R-Q3C2-11N8-G60N-HMDZ-RK32-DA80-GJ67-8F3Q-R1UB-29DW If you need to apply…
Ancient Egyptian history is a long and complex one with more than 3,000 years of details. Throughout these 3,000 years Ancient Egyptians lived under around 30 dynasties, with each dynasty being based on the lineage…
Egypt transferred the world-famous Solar Sun Boat from the Giza museum to the Grand Egyptian Museum The Great Sun Boat of King Khufu is more than 4,500 years old and was discovered virtually intact in 1954. It…
What to Wear and do to travel comfortably – how to avoid dehydration, heat stroke and heat rash, and maintain your energy to really enjoy your travel Choose clothing made of natural fibers – cotton, silk,…