Rahim Tabet | Oktober 22, 2014 |
Africa
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Ancient Building
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Egypt
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Pyramid
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Travel
Egypt is a popular holiday destination, located in the northeast of Africa. The country lies on the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea and across the country are two important waterways. First is the Nile River, which in fact constitutes an amalgamation of the Blue Nile, which originates in Ethiopia and the White Nile which comes from Lake Victoria. The Nile flows north through Egypt and branched at last in the Nile Delta. The river is an important lifeline for Egypt that the water of the river is able to do in a country outside of the basin of the Nile especially dry desert landscape dominates the horizon. On land and arable Another important waterway is the man-made Suez Canal. This 163 kilometer long canal that connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea with one another is a major transit route for ships. Every year, thousands of ships sail through this channel, a trip which lasts on average more than half a day.
Egypt is a popular destination of tourists who mainly come to witness the rich history and the resulting landmarks such as pyramids, temples, mummies and the many treasures owned former rulers of Egypt. Another treasure where many tourists come down on the Red Sea, where coral and beautiful fish make sure that the resorts on the Red Sea are very popular among divers and snorkelers. The warm and sunny climate has ensured that sunbathers not so much the underwater world have been flocking to see the luxury hotels and resorts in Egypt know to find.
Travel to Egypt
By far the most common way to travel to Egypt is by plane. From the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany there are several flight connections with several airports in Egypt. Some tourists reached Egypt by boat as part of a cruise, usually via the northern ports of Alexandria and Port Said. Rail travel to Egypt, you can forget that there are no trains from the Netherlands to Egypt. Also with the car is almost not do it, because ferries are missing and almost none do by bureaucracy and rules, the route via land.
Accommodation
Egypt has a large number of hotels, which tend to be concentrated around the Nile and the Red Sea. Along the Mediterranean is a relatively low concentration of hotel beds. Quite a lot of hotels that are offered are in the middle and in the upper segment. Especially in the resorts along the Red Sea, you'll mostly luxury and large-scale hotels and resorts found mainly in the highest five-star category. However, keep in mind that star ratings are based on facilities no hotel and says nothing about the quality. A five-star hotel in Egypt is not always comparable to similar hotels in Europe.
Travel in Egypt
If you do not pull a organized trip through Egypt then you can choose from several options to get around. Within cities, you should opt for a taxi. These are readily available and inexpensive, if you pre-clear are dating a good price. For longer journeys, you can also use a taxi. For some routes you because of security (and from Luxor for example) or to better choose long distance for a domestic flight with a plane. Another option is a (superjet) bus, which among other things runs between Cairo and other major cities in Egypt. The rail network is not as extensive, but fine to do on some routes do and inexpensive, such as between capital Cairo and Alexandria.
Customs & Documents
Dutch need a minimum of six months validity upon arrival in Egypt a passport. For holders of a Dutch passport, there is also a visa. The visa you can pre-arrange, but even buy such as the Cairo airport in the exchange offices just before passport control.
Travel season & Climate
Egypt has a hot desert climate with very mild winters and warm to hot summers. The amounts of precipitation are limited to nil; Most rain falls in the north, along the Mediterranean coast and in the Nile Delta. When it rains it will be especially in the winter months, from April to October, rain is a rarity in Egypt. However, abundant sunshine, because Egypt is one of the sunniest countries in the world. Especially in the summer months, weeks can go by without a cloud in the sky.
For beach holidays on the Red Sea, you can pretty much enjoyed all year round, although it can be in the summer and on the fresh side can be to lie on the beach. 'Winter very hot here Who is most common sights to Egypt who is best between October and May trips.
In the climate of Egypt, you can read detailed climate information, including detailed climate tables for Egypt and a number of Egyptian destinations.
On the Egyptian solar calendar, you can see exactly what each month the best months for a sunny holiday to Egypt.
Money
Egypt is the Egyptian pound as currency. The exchange rate against the euro fluctuates quite a lot. Who wants to withdraw money from a large number of ATMs right, especially in major cities and tourist places. Large luxury hotels are also frequently an ATM in the lobby.
With a credit card you can pay well in the better shops, hotels and restaurants in the rule.
Tipping
Tipping is more than desired in Egypt. Some Egyptians live on tips, which mainly come from foreign tourists. Giving a tip is therefore actually more than obvious, it is for some, the only way to survive in a country where wealth is not obvious. What you'll make that a kind of dichotomy in terms of tipping it in Egypt: some gratefully accept a tip given and some try sadly bare pick if given the chance and ask themselves emphatically (by local standards) sometimes very high gratuities.
Is common in the hospitality industry for 5 to 10% over the bill, chambermaids a few pounds per day, porters five to ten pounds per suitcase and a guide than a few dozen pounds. Taxi drivers give you the agreed amount, in case you are on the meter goes round that up.
Time Difference
Between Egypt and the Netherlands, there is a one hour time difference if it is in our winter. It is in Egypt, one hour later.
Because Egypt since 2011 has no summertime lake and the clock one hour is put forward with us during the summer, our time is equal to that of Egypt as it is in our summer time.
Holidays
National holidays:
January 1 - New Year's Day
April 25 - liberation of Sinai
June 18 - day of the retreat of the British troops
July 23 - day of the 1952 revolution
October 6 - day of crossing the Suez Canal during October War
Variable holidays (national):
In addition to standard holidays Egypt has several religious holidays. The Muslims include Ramadan, Eid and Feast of Sacrifice, which falls on different dates. The Coptic Church celebrates Christmas (data other than our Christmas), Easter and the spring festival.
Language
The official language is Arabic. English is spoken quite limited. Do not expect that every taxi driver speaks English. It is therefore wise to your destination of one day in advance by the hotel on a piece of paper to be written in Arabic and English. Than you know what destination you must face
To see how the departure-to-date situation with respect to inoculations. Some vaccinations are not required, are still recommended such as hepatitis-A.
The tap water is of poor quality and not suitable for drinking. The use of bottled mineral water is highly recommended, even to flush when brushing the mouth. Also, eating raw vegetables, unpeeled fruit and ice-cream is not recommended. In drinks you can make ice cubes the best back roads, as they may be water which bacteria can sit which can cause diarrhea made.
Currently there are no vaccinations are required unless you are coming from a yellow fever area. For the most current situation, it is best to consult the website of the National Coordination Centre for Travellers Health (LCR).
Phone & Mobile
The prefix for Egypt 0020
The dial number for the Netherlands from Egypt 0031 (+31)
Mobile calls in Egypt with all Dutch GSM providers as possible. The coverage is outside the major cities, tourist areas and major routes very limited. Large parts of Egypt (desert areas) have no coverage of the mobile network.
Electricity
Egypt has to do with so-called C type sockets, in which most of the Dutch plugs in just pass. You may have a problem if you do not have a flat plug or round plug with notches, but a complete round plug. In that case, you may need an adapter.
Safety
- The sun is bright common in the summer months. An anti high factor sun cream is a must.
- Beware of pickpockets, especially in large cities were sometimes active sea
- Movement in Egypt is sometimes chaotic and often unsafe. Self-driving is not recommended and who drive with somebody would be wise to wear a seatbelt
For the most up to date travel advice for the site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Caution!
- Photographing military installations, bridges and the Suez Canal is prohibited
- Topless or totally nude sunbathing is absolutely not allowed
- Touts trying to get back where they get commission on your purchases with all kinds of excuses stores. Do not fall.
- If you agree a price, pay it in advance as possible. This will prevent the person providing the service afterwards saying it was a different price ("price was per person, not two" etc.)
- Calls to the mobile phone to the Netherlands can be very expensive. That sometimes tempted to call. A hotel phone Inquire clear for the price before you call, as often is even more expensive
- On the possession and use of all types of drugs are severe penalties
- Many papyrus offered is fake (eg banana leaves.)
- Give anything to beggars, how pitiful they sometimes look. Often they are part of beggars gangs.
- Some museums charge a fee for bringing a camera or visiting a separate part of a museum
- Haggling at a bazaar is a must if you do not want to be deposed. Eventually you should have about half the original asking price paid
- Visit a mosque can (when appropriate dressed) just outside of the muezzin
- Dressed to go bare in Egypt 'not done'
Tips (see & do)
- The Nile Cruise is not comparable to a romantic luxury Caribbean cruise, but a unique experience
- Egypt offers plenty of opportunities to attend the traditional belly dance with
- In Cairo, you can dine on the Nile with a beautiful view over the Nile and the skyline of Cairo
- Diving enthusiasts we do not need to tell you that the Red Sea is one of the best diving destinations in the world
- The Egyptian National Museum in Cairo offers a large collection of antiquities and archaeological treasures
- Abu Simbel, the great temple of Ramses II, one of the most beautiful sights of Egypt
- Alexandria is a city with a Mediterranean center that would not look out of place in Europe. Visit at least Fort Qiat Bey, the eastern harbor of Alexandria
- Set sail on a felucca in Aswan. Greatest moment is around sunset, as the sky opkleurt bright red
- Mathaf el Nuba called Nubiëmuseum located on a hill in Aswan. According to some sources, the finest museum in Egypt
- The Phileatempel south of Aswan
- The Cairo tower (Burj Cairo) offers beautiful views over the capital of Egypt. In clear weather and little smog you see the pyramids on the outskirts of the city are
- Giza is the place where a huge collection of pyramids state. In Giza (Gizeh) find the pyramid of Cheops, the pyramid and the pyramid of Mycerinus Chepren together with the world famous Sphinx underpinned the main attraction of Cairo
- Luxor you can find several sites such as the Temple of Karnak, the Mummy Museum and Luxor Temple
- Although Sharm el Sheikh nowadays especially the scene of large hotels and all inclusive vacations this place unlike say Hurghada have an authentic and cozy center
- Across the country there are beautiful mosques such as Al-Azhar Mosque and Mskee of Ibn Tulun in Cairo
- The Greek Orthodox Catherine's Monastery is the place where God would be used in a burning bush appeared to Moses. Now represent this monastery and the nearby Mount Moses with a phenomenal view two important tourist attractions
Egypt is a popular destination of tourists who mainly come to witness the rich history and the resulting landmarks such as pyramids, temples, mummies and the many treasures owned former rulers of Egypt. Another treasure where many tourists come down on the Red Sea, where coral and beautiful fish make sure that the resorts on the Red Sea are very popular among divers and snorkelers. The warm and sunny climate has ensured that sunbathers not so much the underwater world have been flocking to see the luxury hotels and resorts in Egypt know to find.
Travel to Egypt
By far the most common way to travel to Egypt is by plane. From the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany there are several flight connections with several airports in Egypt. Some tourists reached Egypt by boat as part of a cruise, usually via the northern ports of Alexandria and Port Said. Rail travel to Egypt, you can forget that there are no trains from the Netherlands to Egypt. Also with the car is almost not do it, because ferries are missing and almost none do by bureaucracy and rules, the route via land.
Accommodation
Egypt has a large number of hotels, which tend to be concentrated around the Nile and the Red Sea. Along the Mediterranean is a relatively low concentration of hotel beds. Quite a lot of hotels that are offered are in the middle and in the upper segment. Especially in the resorts along the Red Sea, you'll mostly luxury and large-scale hotels and resorts found mainly in the highest five-star category. However, keep in mind that star ratings are based on facilities no hotel and says nothing about the quality. A five-star hotel in Egypt is not always comparable to similar hotels in Europe.
Travel in Egypt
If you do not pull a organized trip through Egypt then you can choose from several options to get around. Within cities, you should opt for a taxi. These are readily available and inexpensive, if you pre-clear are dating a good price. For longer journeys, you can also use a taxi. For some routes you because of security (and from Luxor for example) or to better choose long distance for a domestic flight with a plane. Another option is a (superjet) bus, which among other things runs between Cairo and other major cities in Egypt. The rail network is not as extensive, but fine to do on some routes do and inexpensive, such as between capital Cairo and Alexandria.
Customs & Documents
Dutch need a minimum of six months validity upon arrival in Egypt a passport. For holders of a Dutch passport, there is also a visa. The visa you can pre-arrange, but even buy such as the Cairo airport in the exchange offices just before passport control.
Travel season & Climate
Egypt has a hot desert climate with very mild winters and warm to hot summers. The amounts of precipitation are limited to nil; Most rain falls in the north, along the Mediterranean coast and in the Nile Delta. When it rains it will be especially in the winter months, from April to October, rain is a rarity in Egypt. However, abundant sunshine, because Egypt is one of the sunniest countries in the world. Especially in the summer months, weeks can go by without a cloud in the sky.
For beach holidays on the Red Sea, you can pretty much enjoyed all year round, although it can be in the summer and on the fresh side can be to lie on the beach. 'Winter very hot here Who is most common sights to Egypt who is best between October and May trips.
In the climate of Egypt, you can read detailed climate information, including detailed climate tables for Egypt and a number of Egyptian destinations.
On the Egyptian solar calendar, you can see exactly what each month the best months for a sunny holiday to Egypt.
Money
Egypt is the Egyptian pound as currency. The exchange rate against the euro fluctuates quite a lot. Who wants to withdraw money from a large number of ATMs right, especially in major cities and tourist places. Large luxury hotels are also frequently an ATM in the lobby.
With a credit card you can pay well in the better shops, hotels and restaurants in the rule.
Tipping
Tipping is more than desired in Egypt. Some Egyptians live on tips, which mainly come from foreign tourists. Giving a tip is therefore actually more than obvious, it is for some, the only way to survive in a country where wealth is not obvious. What you'll make that a kind of dichotomy in terms of tipping it in Egypt: some gratefully accept a tip given and some try sadly bare pick if given the chance and ask themselves emphatically (by local standards) sometimes very high gratuities.
Is common in the hospitality industry for 5 to 10% over the bill, chambermaids a few pounds per day, porters five to ten pounds per suitcase and a guide than a few dozen pounds. Taxi drivers give you the agreed amount, in case you are on the meter goes round that up.
Time Difference
Between Egypt and the Netherlands, there is a one hour time difference if it is in our winter. It is in Egypt, one hour later.
Because Egypt since 2011 has no summertime lake and the clock one hour is put forward with us during the summer, our time is equal to that of Egypt as it is in our summer time.
Holidays
National holidays:
January 1 - New Year's Day
April 25 - liberation of Sinai
June 18 - day of the retreat of the British troops
July 23 - day of the 1952 revolution
October 6 - day of crossing the Suez Canal during October War
Variable holidays (national):
In addition to standard holidays Egypt has several religious holidays. The Muslims include Ramadan, Eid and Feast of Sacrifice, which falls on different dates. The Coptic Church celebrates Christmas (data other than our Christmas), Easter and the spring festival.
Language
The official language is Arabic. English is spoken quite limited. Do not expect that every taxi driver speaks English. It is therefore wise to your destination of one day in advance by the hotel on a piece of paper to be written in Arabic and English. Than you know what destination you must face
To see how the departure-to-date situation with respect to inoculations. Some vaccinations are not required, are still recommended such as hepatitis-A.
The tap water is of poor quality and not suitable for drinking. The use of bottled mineral water is highly recommended, even to flush when brushing the mouth. Also, eating raw vegetables, unpeeled fruit and ice-cream is not recommended. In drinks you can make ice cubes the best back roads, as they may be water which bacteria can sit which can cause diarrhea made.
Currently there are no vaccinations are required unless you are coming from a yellow fever area. For the most current situation, it is best to consult the website of the National Coordination Centre for Travellers Health (LCR).
Phone & Mobile
The prefix for Egypt 0020
The dial number for the Netherlands from Egypt 0031 (+31)
Mobile calls in Egypt with all Dutch GSM providers as possible. The coverage is outside the major cities, tourist areas and major routes very limited. Large parts of Egypt (desert areas) have no coverage of the mobile network.
Electricity
Egypt has to do with so-called C type sockets, in which most of the Dutch plugs in just pass. You may have a problem if you do not have a flat plug or round plug with notches, but a complete round plug. In that case, you may need an adapter.
Safety
- The sun is bright common in the summer months. An anti high factor sun cream is a must.
- Beware of pickpockets, especially in large cities were sometimes active sea
- Movement in Egypt is sometimes chaotic and often unsafe. Self-driving is not recommended and who drive with somebody would be wise to wear a seatbelt
For the most up to date travel advice for the site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Caution!
- Photographing military installations, bridges and the Suez Canal is prohibited
- Topless or totally nude sunbathing is absolutely not allowed
- Touts trying to get back where they get commission on your purchases with all kinds of excuses stores. Do not fall.
- If you agree a price, pay it in advance as possible. This will prevent the person providing the service afterwards saying it was a different price ("price was per person, not two" etc.)
- Calls to the mobile phone to the Netherlands can be very expensive. That sometimes tempted to call. A hotel phone Inquire clear for the price before you call, as often is even more expensive
- On the possession and use of all types of drugs are severe penalties
- Many papyrus offered is fake (eg banana leaves.)
- Give anything to beggars, how pitiful they sometimes look. Often they are part of beggars gangs.
- Some museums charge a fee for bringing a camera or visiting a separate part of a museum
- Haggling at a bazaar is a must if you do not want to be deposed. Eventually you should have about half the original asking price paid
- Visit a mosque can (when appropriate dressed) just outside of the muezzin
- Dressed to go bare in Egypt 'not done'
Tips (see & do)
- The Nile Cruise is not comparable to a romantic luxury Caribbean cruise, but a unique experience
- Egypt offers plenty of opportunities to attend the traditional belly dance with
- In Cairo, you can dine on the Nile with a beautiful view over the Nile and the skyline of Cairo
- Diving enthusiasts we do not need to tell you that the Red Sea is one of the best diving destinations in the world
- The Egyptian National Museum in Cairo offers a large collection of antiquities and archaeological treasures
- Abu Simbel, the great temple of Ramses II, one of the most beautiful sights of Egypt
- Alexandria is a city with a Mediterranean center that would not look out of place in Europe. Visit at least Fort Qiat Bey, the eastern harbor of Alexandria
- Set sail on a felucca in Aswan. Greatest moment is around sunset, as the sky opkleurt bright red
- Mathaf el Nuba called Nubiëmuseum located on a hill in Aswan. According to some sources, the finest museum in Egypt
- The Phileatempel south of Aswan
- The Cairo tower (Burj Cairo) offers beautiful views over the capital of Egypt. In clear weather and little smog you see the pyramids on the outskirts of the city are
- Giza is the place where a huge collection of pyramids state. In Giza (Gizeh) find the pyramid of Cheops, the pyramid and the pyramid of Mycerinus Chepren together with the world famous Sphinx underpinned the main attraction of Cairo
- Luxor you can find several sites such as the Temple of Karnak, the Mummy Museum and Luxor Temple
- Although Sharm el Sheikh nowadays especially the scene of large hotels and all inclusive vacations this place unlike say Hurghada have an authentic and cozy center
- Across the country there are beautiful mosques such as Al-Azhar Mosque and Mskee of Ibn Tulun in Cairo
- The Greek Orthodox Catherine's Monastery is the place where God would be used in a burning bush appeared to Moses. Now represent this monastery and the nearby Mount Moses with a phenomenal view two important tourist attractions
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