Understanding the Egyptian currency is key to a smooth trip in Egypt. The official currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP), also known as “L.E.” (Livre Égyptienne). Its subdivision is into 100 piastres.
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By familiarizing yourself with the Egyptian Pound and having a mix of cash and cards, you’ll be well-prepared to handle transactions with confidence during your trip. To learn more about other essential aspects of your trip, check out our full Egypt Travel Guide.
We had an 11-hour layover in Cairo on 12/15/2011. We wanted to go to see the Pyramids, Tahrir Square, and possibly the museum. We were so lucky to have a guide, Hani from Egypt Fun Tour, who made it possible to see all the above, plus the Bazaar, and time
Excellent trip to historic sites with no one else around. We came to see Egypt while most places still had COVID-19 fears. The staff at Egypt Fun Tours were professional, safe, and great to deal with. Very helpful, knowledgeable, and entertaining. I feel like I just got a year of
Great trip organised. I had a 12-hour layover in Cairo and had a great time with Sherif, who answered every question I had on ancient Egypt. Highly recommend.
My friend and I took a layover tour with Egypt Fun Tours on June 13, 2012, while awaiting our connecting flight to Dubai. If you email them at one of the email addresses found on their website, www.egyptfuntours.com, they respond within a day. Let them know what you want to
We travelled to Cairo on Friday, May 3, 2019, from Toronto. We landed at 0530 and were met by a representative of Fun Tours at the departure gate. We were only on a layover of 6 hours, and the tour company came with a private van, water, a driver, and
