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Climate
In any Red Sea location, except Sharm el Sheikh, the summer heat is made bearable by an almost constant breeze blowing on the coast, while winter days can be quite cold.
Documents
Entry to Egypt is subject to holding a passport with a residual validity of 6 months from the return date, or a valid identity card for expatriation with a residual validity of 3 months from the return date; in the latter case it is necessary to present a duly completed form issued by the Egyptian authorities, which will be distributed before passport control. It is also necessary to carry 2 recent passport photographs. A consular visa is still required and this may be obtained through TClub. (The fee for assistance and visa application is euro 23).
For regulations regarding the entry of children and minors, and other detailed information, please refer to our Turisanda Red Sea catalogue.
Currency
Legal tender in Egypt is the Egyptian pound, equivalent to about euro 0,14 which is divided into 100 piastres. Foreign currency may be exchanged in the banks against payment of a commission. Â
We advise carrying bank notes that are in good condition. Credit cards are accepted in the better hotels.
Tips
In Egypt, it is a good rule to tip anyone providing a service if you are satisfied or think it is fit to do so.Â
Tips are in the range of euro 1 per person; for a local guide, when on excursions it is about euro 1,50 per day. For the staff accompanying you on individual transfers relating to extended excursions, we suggest a gratuity of around 10 per transfer.
TClub staff members will neither request nor collect gratuities, so please tip the interested parties directly.
Time zone
One hour ahead of Italy, also during summer time, even though there are some variations at the beginning and end.
Vaccinations and health precautions
No mandatory vaccinations are requested.Â
As well as medicaments for personal use, we advise visitors to carry an intestinal disinfectant, protective cream against sunburn and to wear hats and sunglasses.
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