Egypt was one of the world's first centres of civilization and its history stretches back 6,000 years. Such a heritage has left the country with as unsurpassed collection of relics of anitiquity. Whilst the Pyramids amongst the world's largest constructions- are the most famous. Roman ruins, Byzantine churches and exquisitely decorated mosques testify ot the various cultures that influenced the country over the millennia.

The great thing about Egypt's many historical attractions is that they offer visitors the chance to get up close and really experience them firsthand.The Nile river played an important role in Egypt's daily life since time immemorial and continues to act as a life-giving artery flowing through the country.

When it comes to cultural and natural attractions, Egypt knows no bounds. From Tutankhamen's Tomb,Giza Pyramids, the riddle of the sphinx to scuba diving in the Red Sea, lively nightspots,grand operas and five star comfort, the Land of Pharoahs bustles with life and excitement. You may leave Egypt after a short stay. But Egypt will never leave you.


EGYPT Weather

There are basically two seasons in Egypt: a relatively cool season that lasts November-March (by far the better touring season) and a hot season April-October. The Red Sea coast has fewer extremes and is nice year round. October is a good month if you want to visit the rest of the country off season, when prices and tourist crowds are low. During the other off-season months it is simply too hot to be enjoyable, though the average humidity stays in the 7%-20% range. In the spring (especially late March to early April), sand and dust storms called khamsin blow in and can reduce visibility (sometimes even in Cairo) to less than 100 feet.

TEMPERATURE CHARTS: Temperature (ºF) - Average lows and highs

Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Alexandria 51/66 51/67 54/70 59/75 64/80 69/83 Aswan 48/75 51/78 57/87 65/96 73/104 77/107 Cairo 47/66 46/69 52/75 57/83 63/90 64/94 Luxor 42/73 44/78 51/84 60/95 69/103 72/105 Port Said 51/66 52/67 56/70 60/74 66/80 71/84 Sharm el Sheikh 56/75 57/78 57/77 64/84 75/91 80/99   July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Alexandria 73/86 74/87 73/86 68/83 62/77 54/69 Aswan 79/107 79/106 75/103 70/99 61/88 53/78 Cairo 71/96 71/95 68/90 64/86 57/75 51/69 Luxor 74/105 74/106 71/101 64/95 54/85 46/77 Port Said 74/88 75/89 73/87 70/83 64/77 55/69 Sharm el Sheikh 80/101 80/100 79/93 73/86 66/82 61/73

Average Rainfall (inches):

Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Alexandria 2.0 1.1 0.5 0.1 0.1 0.0 Aswan 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Cairo 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 Luxor 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Port Said 0.7 0.5 0.4 0.2 0.1 0.0 Sharm el Sheikh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0   July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Alexandria 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 1.4 2.2 Aswan 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Cairo 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.2 Luxor 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Port Said 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.5 0.7 Sharm el Sheikh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0