Frequent Asked Questions if you are visitng the Egyptian Red Sea

Still have questions? Maybe these frequently asked questions will answer your question.

When is the best time to visit Egypt?
Everywhere south of Cairo is uncomfortably hot during the summer months of June-August, especially Luxor and Aswan. Winter (December-February) is the best time to visit anywhere south of Cairo. Alexandria is crowded with people escaping the heat during the summer.

What do I need to bring?
Most things that you might need are readily available, although some things maybe more expensive than at home, like film material, sunglasses, sunscreen, certain toiletries.

What should I wear?
For shore holidays beachwear, shorts and T-shirts are acceptable, but inland, especially women, should wear more conservative clothing

Do I need to bring a jacket?
A sweater or jacket is advisable as nights can be quite chilly and cold winds blow along the Red Sea in the winter months of November to March.

When is the best time of year to go to Luxor?
Unless you have a high tolerance for heat, avoid the summer months which are June, July, and August. The air temperature during these months can rise to high 50s.

When is the best time to go diving?
Diving in the Red Sea is great year round. However, water temperatures decrease considerably between November and March. Water temperatures reach a high of 24 and a low of 20.

What is the voltage in Egypt?
Electricity: 220V, 50 Hz

What are Egypt's business hours?
Egypt: 8am รข€“ 2:30pm
6 days a week
Some banks open 7 days a week.
Fridays: Most shops open.
Some shops are closed during prayer times. Most shops open until the wee hours of the morning.
Most tourist shops and services are open 7 days a week. However, some businesses will close completely on Fridays. The official weekend in Egypt is Friday and Saturday with Friday being the Holy Day. It is not unusual for shops to be closed during mid day for a few hours.

Where can I wash my laundry?
If you are staying in a hotel they can arrange to have your laundry sent out. There are few self-serve Laundromats to be found, but there are numerous laundries where they will wash and iron your clothes for you. Short of this you can always do it the old fashioned way- by hand!

Is film and film processing readily available?
Film is widely available although, however, always check the expiry date on the film and ensure that it hasn't been sitting out in the sun. There are many stores such as Kodak that offer satisfactory film developing. It is possible to hire a professional underwater photographer or video graphed to record and edit your marine life experiences.

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