Egypt - Tourism and Environment

Posted by Karen Lotter Apr 24, 2007

Egypt and the Environment

After the successful completion of Environment 2003, the 5th edition of the international conference and exhibition will be held at the Cairo International Convention Center (CICC) in the end of May 2007.

Environment 2007 is organized by the Egyptian Ministry of State for the Environment, with the support of the Ministry of Electricity and Energy, the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI) and the Confederation of Egyptian European Business Associations (CEEBA), the German-Arab Chamber of Industry & Commerce.

The event will put a particular emphasis on Water & Waste Water, Energy conservation and renewable energies. It’ll provide businesses, institutions, government representatives and donors interested in environmental compliance and renewable energies with a forum for networking, exchanging of experiences and launching of joint projects.

Tourism problems in Egypt

If you have any tourism problems in Egypt you can report them to the Tourism and Antiquities Police via this short on-line form.

What to do when you get to Egypt?

There are tour companies that get you there and others that take you places once you've landed. And then there are companies like Viator that point you in the direction of all the fun and exciting things to do in Egypt , like Nile River cruises and balloon trips and shows and concerts and water activities, especailly the scuba and snorkelling on the coast... and helicopter rides.

Egypt Events and Activities

Maybe you just want to chill out on a River Nile Dinner Cruise? I guess if you're the type who has always dreamed of the pyramids, you won't miss The Sound and Light Show – the Giza Pyramids, or the Luxor Sound and Light Show – Karnak Temple?

If you prefer to do your sightseeing when the sun is in the sky, what about a Private Day Tour to Alexandria or a Private Tour to The Pharaonic Village?

Please remember if you're there in summer keep hydrated, keep the sun protection on and remember, the African sun is really very, very hot.