TOUR EGYPT 4 LESS

There are various ways to save plenty of money when visiting Egypt, Whether you are an independent traveler or using a travel agent , a student or a family travelling on a budget , Egypt proves to be one of the cheapest destination for all in the world. Here are some useful tips that help you a lot to tour Egypt for less. Get your entry visa at Cairo airport. It always works out cheaper and much easier than getting it at home. Visa can be obtained either from the bank ( $ 25 per person) or through a local travel agent which can save you some time and help you avoid crowds. Most travel agents arrange such service for about $5 per person. Exchange your US dollar, British pound sterling or Euro in Egypt where you can get the best conversion rates and best exchange deals. The local currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP), however many stores accept the US dollar and the Euro. Banks are open from Sunday to Thursday; working hours from 8:30 am to 3 pm. Some exceptions at Shopping mall...

Egypt is home to part of the trail of the Holy Family that starts from Jerusalem and ends at Deir El Moharak at Assiut. Some of the holiest cathedrals, churches and abbeys that rub shoulders with the Vatican are located in Egypt. The Virgin Mary Church in Maadi built on a location where the saint had rested on her way to Upper Egypt, as well as the Zaitoun Church that witnessed her apparition , Mount Moses and the Monastery of Saint Catherine in Sinai, in addition to scores of sanctuaries that are found scattered in the desert , are just a few Christian milestones that exist in the country. Egypt also shelters Islamic landmarks like the shrines of Imam El Hussein and Sayeda Zainab , both the grandchildren of Prophet Mohamed, that are held in high esteem by all Muslims worldwide. Let alone the Fatimid Islamic heritage that attracts the Bohra community from India, as well as Al Azhar University and other Islamic study centers and libraries that are essential source for a wide range...