Circuits and trips to Egypt
Programs at Egypt
Useful information for traveling to Egypt
Documentation
Passport is required for all visitors. For Spaniards, the minimum validity is 6 months (for other nationalities, check with the competent bodies for entry requirements into the country). The entry visa to Egypt is processed at the arrival airport with an approximate cost of €25.
Population
92 million inhabitants approximately.
Language
The official language is Arabic, but most Egyptians are fluent in English and French as it is studied in schools.
Religion
The official religion is Sunni Islam to which 85% of the population belongs, 10% are Coptic Christians and the remaining 5% correspond to other Christian religious minorities.
Currency
The official currency is the Egyptian Pound (LE). €1 Equivalent to approximately LE 32.50. It is possible to exchange currency in banks and hotels.
Electricity
The electric current is the same as in Spain, 220 V. The plugs are two-pin and round.
Climate
Very hot in summer and mild in winter. In Upper Egypt, very dry. Summer runs from mid-March to early December and winter from December to March. Sometimes during the spring the action of winds typical of the area and/or sand storms can affect the schedules and on some occasions the diversion of planes to other airports.
Hour
Egypt's time zone is GMT+02:00.
Gastronomy
It is very varied, as it receives influences from Mediterranean and African cuisines. In Egypt they eat a lot fresh fish from the Mediterranean Sea and hardly any meat, only lamb roasted, stewed or cooked. The fruit is very abundant, especially citrus fruits, and many types of bread are made with different kinds of flour.
The main dishes are, among others, the "ful medammes ”, composed of boiled broad beans, “molokheya”, a soup made with chicken meat and various spices, and “kushari”, a legume stew.
As for Desserts are very similar to Middle Eastern desserts. We highlight the "loukoum", a sweet fried bread covered in syrup or honey with cinnamon, and the "baklava", a crushed walnut cake, bathed in honey or syrup, which can be decorated with hazelnuts or almonds. The date is widely used to make desserts, especially to cook the "meneas", some pasta balls stuffed with dates.
Helpful tips
It is recommended not to drink any liquid that is not bottled. Outside of hotels or restaurants, it is recommended not to eat unpeeled fruit, raw vegetables, ice cream and very cold drinks. Although the most appetizing after a hot visit is an iced drink, it is preferable to drink hot or not so cold drinks that help to gradually restore body temperature. It is advisable to brush your teeth with bottled water and not drink shower water. It is advisable to bring some medicine against intestinal infections, fever, colds, as well as a sun cream with a high protection factor and mosquito repellent.