THE TRIP 

Getting there: Arriving at the airport of Cairo -
Other airport option: Sharm-el-sheikh - usually cheaper flights but longer transfer (4 hours drive).

Visa

A visa is necessary to get into Egypt.
Your passport or ID needs to be valid for at least the next six months after the date of return.

Airport taxes

it is normally included in your plane ticket price.

Some cheap flight on Internet

http://www.us.despegar.com/

http://www.hotairlines.net/

http://www.ticketbarato.com/

Recommendations:

No vaccination needed.
Don't drink the water from the tap.
Some people experience diarrhea due to the change in diet.
Bring Sun cream and Sun glasses. Mosquito spray.

Electricity

220 volts (an adaptor is needed for earth's plug - the locals are smaller)

Time

+2 hr GMT.