Egypt

A photo of the Sphinx and Pyramids in Egypt

Egypt

Cairo Weather Card

Cairo

clear sky
66°F

Details:

Feels Like: 66.38 °F

Wind: 4.09 m/s

Humidity: 77%

Visibility: 10000 m

Pressure: 1015 hPa

Alexandria Weather Card

Alexandria

clear sky
72°F

Details:

Feels Like: 72.05 °F

Wind: 8.01 m/s

Humidity: 57%

Visibility: 10000 m

Pressure: 1014 hPa

  • Capital City: Cairo
  • Language: English, Arabic
  • Currency: Egyptian Pound
  • Best Time To Travel: October to April
  • Country Dialing Code: +20
  • Population: 104.3 million

About Egypt

  • Clothing:Light fabrics like linen, cotton and athletic gear made to take the heat are best. Just remember to cover up from your shoulders to below the knee. Men shouldn’t wear short shorts and tight singlets.

  • Cuisine: Comprising items such as falafel, olives, hummus, tahini, hard-boiled eggs, soft white cheese, roasted meats, ful madames, and rice dishes

  • Culture: It is important to note that most businesses are closed on Fridays, the Muslim holy day, with some also closed on Thursdays.

Travel Attractions

Great Pyramids of Giza

The pyramids of Giza in Cairo, Egypt with a camel caravan panoramic scenic view

Three Pharaohs of ancient Egypt constructed the three Pyramids of Giza to serve as tombs. The Pyramids of Giza are one of the Seven Wonders of the World and are regarded as a feat of architecture.


The Great Sphinx of Giza

A photo of the Sphinx in Egypt

A sculpture of a man with a lion's body. The ancient Greeks dubbed it a "Sphinx" because it resembled their mythological winged monster. The Sphinx is 73 meters (240 feet) long and 20 meters (66 feet) tall, facing from west to east.

Karnak Temple

Ruins of Karnak Temple

The Karnak Temple was constructed between 2055 BC and 100 AD. It was built as a temple for the gods Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. It is the biggest sacred structure ever built, was referred to by the ancient Egyptians as the "most chosen of locations."