Assessment
of access and accessibility at main attractions in Egypt.
Cairo
Egyptian Museum is Fully Accessible
Coptic Museum, Ground Floor only
Islamic Museum is Fully Accessible
Khan El Khalili is Fully Accessible
Citadel is Fully Accessible
Giza Pyramids From outside only
Valley Temple is Fully Accessible
Sphinx, Main road viewing only
Sakkara, Step Pyramid only
Memphis is Fully Accessible
Sound & Light Show is Fully Accessible
Luxor
Temple of Luxor is Fully Accessible
Temple of Karnak, from outside only
Luxor Museum is Fully Accessible
Temple of Hatshepsut Not upper terrace
Temple of Horus is Fully Accessible
Valley of Kings, surroundings only
Valley of Queens, surroundings only
Temple of Komombo, partial access
Aswan
Aswan High Dam is Fully Accessible
Temple of Philae, special arrangement
Botanical Gardens, special arrangement
Agha Khan, special arrangement
Abusimble
Temple of Abusimble,
special
arrangement
for
more details about handicapped traveler access and wheelchair traveler
participation contact Accessible
Journeys
Climate,
Culture & Clothing
Climate
Throughout Egypt days are commonly warm or hot and nights are cool.
Egypt has only two seasons, a mild winter from November to April and
a hot summer from May to October. The only differences between the
seasons are variations in daytime temperatures and changes in prevailing
winds. In the coastal regions, temperatures range between an average
minimum of 14° C in winter and an average maximum of 30° C
in summer.
Culture
Egyptians are friendly, hospitable and modest. They also have a sense
of balance and moderation. Egyptians are proud and sensitive. Proud
of their history but sensitive of their present. They sincerely welcome
their tourist visitors from all parts of the world. Egypt remains
one of the more secure and friendly countries in the world for tourists.
Egyptians are easy to get on with and will go out of their way to
help foreign visitors find their way, or invite them for a meal or
a tea. Their offers are usually authentic and not for expected reward.
What
to wear in Egypt
On the practical side, leave your synthetics at home as they will
prove to be too hot in summer and not warm enough in winter. It is
advisable to wear cotton in summer as the heat can be like a furnace.
In winter wear layers that can be taken off during the heat of the
day and put back on for cool evenings. Wear loose and flowing garments,
which are not only modest, but practical in a hot climate. Bring comfortable
shoes as you will be doing a lot of walking and temple floors are
far from even. In summer, wear a hat to protect yourself from the
heat of the sun. Sunglasses are also a must.
Language
Arabic is the primary language. English and French are widely understood
by the educated. Classical Arabic is used by the media and in formal
writing, but the spoken Arabic is colloquial and varies from one region
to the next. The colloquial Arabic of Cairo is widely understood throughout
the Arab world, because of the cultural influence of films, songs
and TV programs.
Driving
Distances:
Here
are the details about driving distances in Egypt. All distances are
measured as Miles & Kilometers "from Cairo"
Cairo
to Abusimble: 1235 miles/ 768 Kilometers
Cairo to Abydos: 489 miles/ 304 Kilometers
Cairo to Alexandria: 217 miles/ 135 Kilometers
Cairo to Aswan: 926 miles/ 556 Kilometers
Cairo to Bahareya Oasis: 197miles/ 316 Kilometers
Cairo to Fayoum: 100 miles/ 62 Kilometers
Cairo to Hurghada: 510 miles/ 317 Kilometers
Cairo to Karga Oasis: 575 miles/ 359 Kilometers
Cairo to Komombo: 881 miles/ 528 Kilometers
Cairo to Luxor: 679 miles/422 Kilometers
Cairo to St Catherine: 378 miles/ 235 Kilometers
Cairo to Siwa Oasis: 700 miles/ 437 Kilometers
Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh: 490 miles/ 306 Kilometers
