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A selection of our best holiday offers in beautiful Egypt, including, Luxor, Nile Cruise, Jerusalem, Petra, Dubai
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Egypt
Essential destination information
- Name
- Arab Republic of Egypt
- Continent
- Africa (with the Sinai Peninsula in Asia)
- Capital
- Cairo
- Population
- About 118 million (2025 estimate)
- Government
- Republic
- Languages
- Arabic; English is widely used in visitor areas
- Literacy
- About 75% of adults
- Religion
- Predominantly Islam, with a significant Christian community
- National Day
- 23 July
- Best Time to Visit
- October to April for milder weather
- Visa Requirements
- Many visitors can obtain an e-Visa or visa on arrival; eligibility depends on passport nationality.
- Time Zone
- Eastern European Time (UTC+2), with seasonal daylight saving time
- Electricity
- 220 V, 50 Hz · Type C/F two-pin plugs
- Country Code
- +20
- Currency
- Egyptian Pound (EGP) · 1 pound = 100 piastres
Visa rules depend on passport nationality and can change. Confirm requirements with the destination’s official immigration service before booking.
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4,850 EGP
1 USD ≈ 48.50 EGP · today’s rate
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