Overview
Best Time to Visit Egypt
Egypt is one country that can be visited at any time of the year. However, the best moments are captured while on your travel to Egypt is from February to April. These months are perfect to explore the top attractions like the Valley of the Kings, pyramids, diving in the Red Sea and so on. These months also prove that Egypt is the ‘Land of the Sun.’ October to February is also the great months to travel to Egypt. Winters can be chilly especially at night. Hence, tourists are advised to carry a jacket and woolen clothes to keep themselves warm.
Places to Visit in Egypt
There is more to Egypt than just pyramids. You get to explore the best of this country by choosing the top Egypt tour packages by SOTC. These packages let you explore the top attractions and more of Egypt. Here are some of the top attractions that should not be missed while on your trip to Egypt:
Valley of the Kings – Located beautifully in the Theban Hills, The Valley of the Kings, is the place you should head to witness the mummified remains of Egyptian pharaohs. The tombs here display beautiful wall paintings that depict the lives of the pharaohs. While you are here, witness the famous tombs of Tutankhamun.
Explore the Great Pyramid of Giza – Also popularly known as Pyramid of Cheops, the Great Pyramids of Giza is the largest and oldest three pyramids in the Giza. Last, of the Seven Wonders of the World, The Great Pyramid was the tallest structure made by human hands, until the Eiffel Tower was completed in France.
White Desert National Park – Another prime attraction that should not be missed while on your Egypt tour is White Desert, National Park. Located in the Farfara depression, this park is the site where you get to witness white chalk rock formations.
Things to do in Egypt
Apart from being home to mesmerizing attractions, Egypt also offers opportunities to indulge in different activities. Cross the famous Lake Nasser to witness the masterpiece of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, hop off a Nile Boat to explore Dendara, go on trekking into the desert to find some traces of Roman trading outposts and so on. Go on your discoveries, and explore the unexplored of Egypt.
Egypt Currency
The currency of Egypt is Egyptian pound or ginee. Credit cards such as MasterCard, Visa, Diners Club, and American Express are accepted here. However, the smallest restaurants and hotels do not, so carrying cash is highly recommended. You can have your currency exchanged at the Cairo airport, banks, official bureaux de change outlets and so on. In order to enter Egypt, it is important for tourists to have a valid passport for at least six months from the date of issue. A tourist visa is required for 90 days. There is no provision of visa on arrival for Indians as of now.
Nothing can be wonderful that exploring the mysterious sand-covered tombs, towering Pharaonic temples and not to forget pyramids, Egypt is one country that will not let you rest. Our Egypt tour packages lets you explore the best this country has to offer. Go through our Egypt tour packages and choose the one that best meets your preferences.
