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Temperature :- Click here for the latest weather updates

    Electricity :-   

    The voltage is 220 V with 50 Hz For North American electrical equipment, please bring 110V to 220V converters. The electrical plug needs 2 rounded prong with out ground.

Australian Power appliances will work fine on this voltage. Just need the adapter to suit the two prong Euro plugs

   Language :-

    The official language is Arabic. However, most locals who are active in tourism speak English,
German and Italian as well. We can say many in Cairo do speak English although not always that well. You manage OK.

   Health :-

    At present time no vaccinations are required. However, it is advisable to be vaccinated against Polio, Hepatitis-A and Tetanus. Your first aid kit should include medication for diarrhea.
Due to the high temperatures and the resulting dehydration it is highly recommended to drink at least 4 litres of water a day.

   Climate :-

    The best time to go to Egypt is in spring and fall though it can get a little cool at night. During the summer months July and August it is hot, but there is less wind than during the winter months. However, according to experiences, the view under water is best in summer and fall. 
There is almost always a light or even strong wind coming from North.

Restaurants :-

    Most of the holiday makers stay in big hotels which offer an international menu. If  you get hungry
at any time there are beach bars in every hotel which offer hamburgers, pasta or sandwiches.
Those who would like to taste the Egyptian cooking should not hesitate to dine in a typical
restaurant, at a reasonable price. The different dishes are really tasty , though sometimes they are a little fatty. Fried chicken liver, parsley salad, falafel or the national dish foul  (green beans) are on the menu. If you like you can have with tahina (sesame sauce) or babaganoug (mashed egg-plant with garlic). 
For better digestion sweet black tea is served after meals.

  Getting There :-

Depending on the season the cost to fly from Australia to Egypt usually Cairo, vary in price. AU$1700 in economy class and up to AU$6400 for first class seats depending on the time in advance you book. Marie and I flew with Singapore Airlines and have no complaints at all. They looked after us quite well.

To connect to Sharm El Shiekh, the options are, Bus – Approximately 6 hrs on the road, cost approx, AU$60.00  US$45.00. Connecting Flight approx, 45 minutes to Sharm, cost AU$253.00   US$190.00.

There are direct flights from European airports to Sharm el Sheikh and Cairo. Scheduled flights to Cairo with connection flights to Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada starting at EUR 400 from Europe and US$ 950,00 from the US .With most airlines, up to 20 kg of luggage are free and for diving equipment there is usually
 no extra charge. The return flight should be confirmed before departure .                                                                                                                                         

  Entry & Visa :-

    Upon arrival, your passport has to be valid for at least six months. At the airport you can receive a tourist visa for US $ 15.  I sent my passport to the Egyptian embassy in Sydney. I supplied express post envelopes for security and received the passport back with visa in about 3 days. Cost AU$40  September 2005

  Accommodation :-

    There is a wide selection of accommodations, ranging from simple lodgings to luxury hotels.
Ask us to tailor a land trip to fit your budget from A-Z while in Egypt.

  Money :-    Click here for the latest Money Exchange  

The national currency is the Egyptian Pound (L.E.). Currently one Egyptian Pound is approximately AU$0.22 (AU$1.00 = 4.50EGP) EUR 0,124  - EUR 1.82, US$1 – 5.47 EGP 
November-2007                                                                                                                                         Banks and exchange offices at the hotels accept Travelers Checks.

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