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 With
it's rich culture and impressive antiquities, Egypt has always been a favored
destination of cruisers sailing in the Mediterranean or up the Red Sea.
Overview
Egypt has always been a hub for routes�westward along the coast
of North Africa, northwest to Europe, northeast to the Levant, south along the
Nile to Africa, and southeast to the Indian Ocean and the Far East. This natural
advantage was enhanced in 1869 by the opening of the Suez Canal, connecting the
Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. The
Cruisers either sailing to or from Egypt generally check in/out
of the following ports:
General Information
| Country Code: |
20 |
|
Time Zone: |
+2 hours from UTC |
|
Currency:
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Egyptian Pound |
 Check
In/Out Procedures -
Check in
Check out Procedures
for transiting the Suez Canal |
