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Getting Here
VISA / PASSPORT
All visitors to Egypt must obtain a tourist visa and have a passport that is  valid for at
least six months. The visa is available from Egyptian consulates abroad but most
people get them on the spot at Cairo, Luxor and Hurgarda Airports on arrival.
It is generally cheaper, though you may have to queue for a while to complete the painless
process. The visa allows you to stay in Egypt for one month. Remember to keep aphotocopy
of all the important pages of any documents, in case they are lost or stolen.
(E.G. passport, medical insurance)
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Transportation
Buses connect Dahab with Sharm el-Sheikh (11EGP - 1h), Cairo (65/75EGP - 9h) and Suez daily. Alternatively, Eilat and the Israeli border at Taba are only around 2 hours away by taxi (100-180EGP) or by bus (22EGP - 3h). You can book bus tickets at most of the hotels/hostels or simply pop up at the last minute, they will also arrange a taxi (5EGP) to the bus station which is a short drive out of the tourist strip . Shared taxis, in essence mini-buses are a cheap way to travel local .
From/to Sharm el-Sheikh, you can get a private car to/from Dahab for around 150EGP if you miss the bus or simply want to avoid the hassle of dealing with various taxis and a more reliable schedule. Most lodges will also arrange pickup on request . |
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Full Name |
Arab Republic of Egypt |
Capital City |
Cairo |
Area |
1,001,449 sq km or 386,659 sq miles |
Population |
69,500,000 |
Time Zone |
GMT/UTC +2 () |
Daylight Saving Start |
last Friday in April |
Daylight Saving End |
last Thursday in September |
Languages |
Arabic (official ) |
Religion |
94% Muslim, 6% Christian |
Currency |
Egyptian Pound (£E ) |
Electricity |
220V 50HzHz |
Electric Plug Details |
European plug with two circular metal pins |
Country Dialing Code |
20 |
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Weather
The best time to visit Egypt is October through May. Temperatures vary between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The nights will be cool but most days are still sunny. December through February aren't the best times for swimming in the Mediterranean though, it gets quite cold and rainy. Watch out for dust storms from March until May. If you don't mind swampy temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit and want to save a little money, visit Egypt in the summer.
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