Travel Info
Important information about the country you are visiting and the area local to your hotel will simply serve to make your stay even more enjoyable at the Savoy Sharm El Sheikh. Advice on currency, local temperatures, visa entry requirements and the expected time difference are just a few of the facts listed below to ensure you are better prepared for the holiday of a lifetime…
Climate
Sharm el-Sheikh enjoys dry, moderate weather all year round.Average temperatures hit +37 °c in the Summer and remain +26 °C throughout the Winter months. Real time weather update
Credit Cards
Pay with plastic. Savoy Sharm El Sheikh hotel accepts the following credit cards for payment: Visa International, American Express, Mastercard, Diners Club and JCB.
Currency
The local currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP). One EGP is divided into 100 piasters. Reference currency is the US Dollar (USD), Euros and British pounds. Savoy Sharm El Sheikh has both cash machines and banks located within its premises.
Entry Requirements
An entry visa is required for all nationalities. For more information on the type of visa you need to enter Egypt, please contact the Egyptian embassay in your country.
Languages
Sharm El Sheikh is a truly international destination and although Arabic is the official language, English,, French, Italian, German and Russian are widely spoken.
Time Zone
Egypt time is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Egyptian daylight saving time lasts from May until October.