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SuzieJ
Jan 7th 2009
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Futher to my other post.... can anyone advise on the best time to travel to Egypt. I gather it gets very hot in summer - which months shoud be avoided??? Sx
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Cornishman
Jan 7th 2009
Avoid the summer - go to Egypt in either the spring or autumn. Summer is uncomforatably hot and sweaty. Mid winter is chilly, except in the south of the country. Of course spring is also the busiest for tourists also... it is also worth avoiding the big religious public holidays as they are busy. I suggest Feb and Nov as the best months...
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DavidF
Jan 8th 2009
The best time to visit Egypt is November to March when the weather is cooler - but note that this is the high season when prices go up. I actually like the heat, and I love the cheaper prices (hotels less 40 percent) during the quieter, summer months.
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jacques
Jan 8th 2009
how cheap is Alexandria in Feb? Some ideas on which sites to visit
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shady
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Feb 1st 2009
I would suggest September and March like David suggested... this way you can still enjoy the sun before and after summer. September will be best though..
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Antoinette Moneer
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Feb 3rd 2009
Hi Suzie,

Antoinette again from Champion Tours. I agree with Cornishman & David to visit Egypt in Winter & Spring. We can say from October till April. May is the cheaper time to travel to Egypt.
For more information, Send me an e-mail to Antoinette@champion-tours.com
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aus gurl
Feb 3rd 2009
Hi, can I please have an idea of basic prices in the high season nov-march
Meals drinks (alcoholic) accommodation & transport (bus, train taxi etc)
thanks
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Antoinette Mounir
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Feb 5th 2009
Hi Aus,

Prices differ depending on many items:-
1-The period you like to visit Egypt. However, the high season for tourists starts from October till April, there are some peak periods like Christmas & New Year period, Easter Period.
2-Number of persons. Of course, rate decrease in case of groups rather than the individuales.
3-Type of accommodation, Hotels & Nile Cruise Category. 5* or 4* or 3*
So If you like to visit Egypt, send me an e-mail showing your preferred time for the visit & I can help you for the itinerary, the quotation, reserving hotels & Nile Cruise for your acommodation, arranging for Egyptologist Guide, Transportation by private A/C Vans, in addition to night parties and shows.
Contact me at Antoinette@champion-tours.com

Best Regards,
Antoinette
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DavidF
Feb 5th 2009
Antoinette - since you live in Egypt, can you tell us how much these items cost:
* Can of Coke
* Bottle of beer
* Pack of cigarettes
* Average meal for two
* Taxi ride from airport into town
* 3 star hotel room\
This would be really useful to know!
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Antoinette Mounir
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Feb 5th 2009
Hi David,

If you buy your needs from local markets, it doesn't cost much than from touristic resturants. for examble, a Can of Coca costs 2.50 L.E in supermarkets while amounts to 25.00 LE in the touristic restaurants.
Bottle of beer for 35 LE.
Pack of cigarettes strats from 5.00 to 15 L.E
As for the taxi drive from the airport to hotels in Down Town, it costs around 20 $. while If you need a Private A/C Van with personal tour leader to meet and assist you will pay 35 USD.
3* Hotels in normal periods in Cairo costs $ 25 per person in a double room, $ 40 for a single room.

Antoinette.
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tina
Feb 7th 2009
Antoinette,

I keep seeing EGP inregards to currency how many EGP's are in the LE?

Also are the trains a good and safe way to travel between Cairo and Alexandria?
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tunaaa
Feb 9th 2009
Dear Tina,
I 'm Antoinette. Sorry for the delay in responce. Mr. David asked me for prices of some beverages in Egypt so I replied with our own cuurency Which is Egyptian Pound. one Dollar equals around 5.20 Egyptian Pounds.
Yes, Trains in Egypt are safe & clean but it is commonly used to Luxor & Aswan as it is a long distance of 10 to 12 hours. but It is common to use A/C Van from Cairo to Alexandria which takes around two & half hours per way.
If you like a package trip in Egypt, I have the pleasure to arrange for it. please contact me at Antoinette@champion-tours.com
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lainy
Feb 9th 2009
dear Antionette
we are going to harghada in a few weeks would it be bettre to book a day trip to luxor when we get there or book from the uk thankyou lorraine
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Sarah
Feb 10th 2009
Does anyone know if mental health services are availabe outside of the hospital setting? Any psychologists or therapists in private practice or even clinics will do? Does anyone have resources or directories? I've been looking for a while with no results. Thanks in advance!
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Antoinette
Feb 10th 2009
Hello Lainy,
I'm Antoinette, have the pleasure to offer you a praivate day tour in Luxor from Hurghada by A/C Van.
I need some information.
-Which day you will decide to make visit to Luxor ???
-How many persons will go on the trip with you ???
-Where will you stay in Hurghada ??? Please send me the hotel's name...
If you don't mind to contact me by e-mail, that would be better. that's my mail: Antoinette@champion-tours.com

Below is the itinerary:-
-At 07.00 AM, Private transfer from your hotel in Hurghada to the nice city of Luxor escorted by your Egyptologist Guide. (04 hours)
-Visit The Temples and Necropolises Built To Commorate The Dead
-The Valley Of The Kings .You Have The Chance To Visit 3 Tombs With Extra Fee For Visiting Tutankhamon Tomb.
-Mortuary Temple Of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir El Bahari)
-Gigantic Colossi Of Memnon (Remains Of Amunhotep III Temple)
-Lunch Included (Vegetarian If Needed).
-Excursion To Luxor Temple To See Its Courtyard &The Granite Statues Of Ramses II. Proceed To Karnak Which Is a Series Of Temples Built In Different Ages. Starting By The Avenue Of Ram-Headed Sphinxes, Visit The Unfinished Pylon , The Hypostyle Hall With Its 134 Gigantic Columns ,Temple Of Amun Adorned With Lotus & Papyrus Designs.
-At 18.00 PM, Back to Hurghada & drop you off again in your hotel escorted by your guide.
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Vivi
Sep 27th 2009
HI, my friends ask me to join them for Egypt tour in December. May i know if this one of the best time to travel ? Thanks. Vivi
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Angie
Oct 25th 2009
I am planning to go to Sharm El Sheik on Dec 31st till Jan 14th can anyone tell me what the weather is like then ? Thanks
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Aliff
Nov 5th 2009
The best time to travel to Egypt is around October to Feb. Is is not soo hot.

You can find more information on http://myvisitstory.blogspot.com

Best regards
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Mona Shawky
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Nov 13th 2009
Dear Angie


Peak travel season in Egypt runs from mid October to May, and this is the best time to visit. As you will notice, the tourist season is during winter and spring, but this is also the high season, and prices go up at this time of year. Some hotels can be really expensive, and because of this, I would advise prior reservations for all hotels before you come, even the budget hotels.

From May until October, the temperatures are fairly high, especially in Luxor and the southern parts of the country, yet summer offers a time to see Egypt in relative peace and quite. It is a huge advantage being able to see the tourist sites without hassle from school children, or from the crowds of tourists. Imagine, piece and quiet to take photographs, without strangers obscuring the view!

Best Regards
Mona Shawky
operation@champion-tours.com
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jerry
5 days ago
Angie, im taking my 17 year old daughter to egypt and jordan in march or april.Is april a good time or is march better? Also Im really concerned about safety. Is it safe or is the media blowing it out of proportion?
jerry
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hayete
7 hours ago
dear Antionette

I plan to go early Jan and how many days you think is enough to cover the pyramid itself? My holiday start 25/12-9/1 and I plan to visit Lebonan - best time visit Lebonan is during Christmas. Do I need to apply the visa or I can get visa upon arrival, I am Malaysian citizen. Thanksss.....

lily
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