Golfing Region Egypt

Gulf travel information to Egypt at a glance

• Why should I travel to Egypt?
• What golf courses does Egypt offer
• When should I travel to Egypt?
• What culinary specialties does Egypt offer?
• What should I be aware of in Egypt?

Why should I travel to Egypt?

Welcome to Egypt

Egypt, one of the oldest and most popular travel destinations, lies on the border between Africa and Asia and offers guaranteed sunshine all year round. Here, in the home of the pharaohs, you will find beautiful beaches and blue seas as well as countless cultural monuments such as the pyramids of Giza and the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, which have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Nile is the lifeline and cultural center of Egypt. It meanders more than 1,500 km from north to south through Egypt and is considered the longest river in the world. The ancient cultural sites of Egyptian high culture can be found here. St. Catherine's Monastery in Alexandria is the oldest monastery in the world and is home to the burning bush of thorns in which God supposedly revealed himself to Jesus. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is also always worth a visit. It is the world's largest museum in which Egyptian culture is impressively displayed. Over 100,000 exhibits reflect 4500 years of Egyptian history, with Tutankhamun's death mask being the most famous exhibit.

Egypt is an Eldorado for water sports enthusiasts. Whether surfing, sailing, boating, snorkeling or diving, every holidaymaker will find the right activity here. Diving and snorkeling in the Red Sea are at the top of the popularity scale. In top spots such as Dahab, Sharm el Sheik and Ras Mohammed, as well as near Hurghada and Safaga, there are numerous diving centers where you can book safaris or diving courses. Egypt's magnificent coral world is world-famous for its unique beauty.

What golf courses does Egypt offer

Golf in Egypt - the perfect golf vacation

Egypt is also the perfect destination for golfers. Where else in the world can you spend a wonderful vacation in the shadow of the pyramids like golfing in Egypt? Breathtaking golf courses with green manicured fairways invite you to enjoy a relaxing golf vacation. A golf trip to Egypt means an exclusive vacation in a class of its own.

Egypt can look back on a long tradition of golf that dates back to the 19th century. The oldest golf club in Africa, the Mena House Oberoi Golf Club, was opened here in 1889. The location of the course is breathtaking, the nine-hole course is right next to the pyramids of Giza. Today there are 23 golf clubs in Egypt. Golf enthusiasts get their money's worth in Cairo and the 18-hole courses in Sharm el Sheik, al-Gouna and Soma Bay. Here you can put your skills to the test on one of Egypt's beautiful golf courses.

When should I travel to Egypt?

The best time to travel to Egypt

The best time to travel to Egypt is from March to May and from September to November. In midsummer it can get very hot with temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius, while in the winter months you can expect it to cool down considerably, especially at night.

What culinary specialties does Egypt offer?

Culinary delights

Egypt also has a lot to offer in culinary terms. Egyptian cuisine offers numerous delicacies such as freshly caught fish, seafood, Egyptian shawarmas, which are similar to the well-known kebab, kofta meatballs or koshari, a lentil and noodle pot.
Traditionally, water is drunk with food in Egypt. This is followed by sweet Turkish coffee or tea.

What should I be aware of in Egypt?

Currency and payment options

The local currency in Egypt is the Egyptian pound, which is divided into 100 piastres. Euros can be exchanged for Egyptian pounds at banks and exchange offices.
ATMs are very common in the larger cities and tourist resorts. Here you can easily withdraw money with EC cards. Credit cards such as Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa and American Express are accepted in most restaurants and hotels.

Entry requirements

You can enter Egypt with your passport.
The documents must be valid for at least 6 months. A temporary identity card is not sufficient to enter Egypt. You also need a visa to enter the country. In most cases, this can be obtained at Egyptian airports. The visa is valid for 4 weeks.

Making calls with your cell phone in Egypt

You can use your own phone in Egypt via roaming. However, it is cheaper to buy an Egyptian prepaid card. However, you must have a simlock-free
cell phone. This makes it easy and convenient to receive free calls and save over 80 % of the call costs.

Travel and traffic in Egypt

Most holidaymakers travel to Egypt by plane, with the largest airports being in Cairo and Alexandria. The flight time from Germany to Egypt is approx. 4 hours. Domestic flights operate daily from Cairo to Sharm el Sheikh, Luxor, Alexandria, Hurghada and Aswan. The bus network in Egypt is very well developed and connects all of Egypt's cities with each other.

Languages in Egypt

The official language in Egypt is Arabic. Other languages are
- Egyptian-Arabic
- Siwi
- Nubian
- Bedawi
- Bedja
- Domani
Holidaymakers who speak English or French can communicate well in Egypt, as most Egyptians also speak these languages. German is also often spoken in the tourist areas.

Vaccination protection when entering Egypt

Although there are no vaccination requirements for entering Egypt, it is advisable to update your polio and tetanus vaccinations. It is also important to be vaccinated against diphtheria and hepatitis A.

Customs and traditions that you should be aware of

As Egypt is an Islamic country, you should not show too much naked skin here. Topless on the beach is an absolute taboo here. There are also no nudist beaches in Egypt.
In Egypt, haggling over the price when shopping is a must. Haggling without the intention to buy is considered an insult.
You should not take photos of the locals without permission, as this is a taboo subject in Islamic countries.
Drunkenness in public is forbidden in Egypt and is severely punished.