Currency
The official currency of Egypt is the Egyptian Pound (EGP), symbolised as E£ or LE
Why Visit Egypt?
Surrounded by golden deserts, charming beaches, and holding one of the Seven Wonders of the World - Egypt has it all! Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Valley of the Kings, take a trip down the Nile or experience the shores of the Red Sea in the popular resort of Sharm el Sheikh. A trip here for the solo traveller is a combination of a wonderful adventure, an unforgettable history lesson and a relaxing break. Which is why Egypt should move straight to the top of your travel list!
The Pyramids
Beaches
Scuba Diving
Deserts
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Holidays to Egypt
Facts about Egypt
Time Zone
Egypt operates on Eastern European Time (EET), which is GMT+2, and does not observe daylight saving time.
Weather
Egypt has a hot desert climate, with summer temperatures averaging 35°C and winter temperatures around 20°C
Things to see & do
Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, explore the ancient temples of Luxor, and cruise the Nile River, the longest in the world
Local cuisine
Try Koshari, Egypt's national dish; Ful Medames, a fava bean stew; and Mahshi, vegetables stuffed with a spiced rice mixture
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