The Best Time To Visit

The northern Egypt enjoys a Mediterranean climate, beautiful and hot in summer and cooler winter with some precipitation. Further south, in Cairo, the summer is very hot and dry and winters are cold almost. Still further south, in Nubia, for example, the climate becomes frankly desert with daytime temperatures can reach 50 ° C in summer, the amplitudes of temperature between day and night are in the high desert, we must not forget small wool in his luggage for the night. The coastal region of the Red Sea, particularly in Sharm el Sheikh, also has a desert climate, but the peak temperature is lower due to the proximity of the sea Typically the best times to visit Egypt are spring and fall, the elderly should avoid the summer especially if they intend to visit the south.

Egypt, the great African Maghreb has traversed nearly three millennia of history and fueled the culture of humanity through its magnificent buildings and ancient customs. One of the first activities of toursite when he arrives in the land of the Pharaohs is of course visiting the pyramids, the most famous are the outskirts of the capital Cairo. At Giza, about 30 kilometers from the capital, you can see the three pyramids of the same name: only survivors of the seven wonders of the ancient world. A few hundred meters of the highest pyramid stands the remains of the Sphinx: a gigantic statue half man, half lion worth discovering. Also in Cairo, tourism represents a great share of state revenue with millions of visitors each year. The neighborhood of Zamalek houses official buildings such as embassies and the prestigious American university. In Cairo, you can perform a quick tour aboard a luxury boat and sail and a few miles the longest river in Africa: the Nile. The Museum of Cairo, Tahrir Square located, exclusively dedicated to ancient Egyptian is the obligatory passage good tourist.

The city of Alexandria is the second city of Egypt. Built on a huge necropolis, the city was so important to the most powerful emperors of antiquity, Alexander the Great, he gave his name. Formerly, the library of Alexandria and its lighthouse were known throughout the ancient world. In Graeco-Roman, was the impulse center of cultural activities in the Mediterranean region. Currently, it is a tourist town with a Mediterranean climate.

Farther south, up the high valley of the Nile, discover the ruins of Luxor and Aswan, and the magnificent temple of Abu Simbel which was saved from drowning by UNESCO in the 70s. The Nubian temple with its columns of twenty feet high representing the period most auspicious era Pharaos. This journey is often carried on board a cruise ship, some sections of the land journey is indeed dangerous.


See also the region of Saqqara with its many royal tombs and pyramids plunges the visitor into the atmosphere of the desert and the resort of Sharm el Sheikh, bordering the Red Sea, is increasingly popular with European tourists.

You should know that the majority of the population is Muslim. The non-working day of the week is Friday. In general, shops and business establishments closed from 16 pm on Thursday. It must then go shopping on Thursday morning to avoid being caught unawares. It is frowned couple walking hand in hand or kissing in public.

Regarding the trip to Cairo, there is a subway system that serves many of the city. Otherwise, you can always call the service taxis green Capital. The interior comfort leaves something to be desired but the race is cheap. It requires patience if you are driving during rush hour, traffic jams are monstrous in the capital. Even on the highway traffic is not fluid.

As often in Africa, it is strongly advised to drink bottled water.

If you visit the souks, be attentive to your door leaf, although not many attacks in the cities. By cons, avoid walking alone in remote towns outside the traditional circuits, the risk of terrorist kidnappings, although rare, do exist.

The monetary unit is the Egyptian pound. You mostly exchange your currency against the unit when you buy something. But some establishments accept Euros, dollars and other hard currencies.

Accommodation and food are at all prices, the lowest for a dubious quality to higher institutions for class. To travel in a healthy, plan a budget equivalent to 60% of what you would spend in France.