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Ain Soukhna holidays

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Ain Soukhna lies approximately 55 km south of Suez on the Red Sea and boasts a stunning coastline of vast sands and clear waters. The approximate transfer time from Cairo airport to the resort is 2 hours or if staying in the Giza area of Cairo (Pyramids) the transfer time to Ain Soukhna is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.

This convenient location makes the resort of Stella Di Mare, the tourist heart of Ain Soukhna home to an excellent 18 hole golf course, ideal for those seeking a quick escape to the sunshine and also couples superbly with Cairo to create a twin-centre holiday of culture and relaxation.

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Holidays to Ain Soukhna highlights
•   Ain Soukhna translates as 'hot springs', so called after the nearby sulphur springs originating at Gebel Ataka. However it is the excellent beaches, good range of hotels and superb golf course, which attract visitors to the region.
•   Stella Di Mare is a complex of villas, hotels and a golf course, created to offer a relaxed holiday destination.
•   Less busy than Sharm El Sheikh and with a more relaxed atmosphere and year round sunshine, Ain Soukhna and the resort of Stella Di Mare is one of our favourite spots on the Red Sea.

Ain Soukhna tailor made holidays
Don’t forget that with Kuoni, you can tailor make your own dream Arabian itinerary.

Ain Soukhna can easily be combined with other resorts in Egypt to create a perfect tailor made multi-centre holiday. Explore the bustling cities of Cairo or Luxor before relaxing on the Red Sea coast in Ain Soukhna.
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•   Please call one of our Personal Travel Experts on 01306 747002 to tailor make you perfect Ain Soukhna multi centre holiday.
•   Or request a quote online.


Ain Soukhna facts
For further research see our comprehensive list of Ain Soukhna facts and information.

Time difference / local time

GMT +2 hours
Language

Arabic

Currency

Egyptian pound
Exchange Offices

Possible in the hotels

Safety

Pickpockets operate around tourist areas, so never carry money in your back pocket and leave valuables and jewellery in the hotel safe.

Highlights

Marine life
The Red Sea is teeming with vibrant marine life – butterfly, grouper and napoleon fish, rainbow wrasse, moray eels, turtles and black-tip sharks. You can see these stunning creatures up close on a dive or at the local aquarium. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a pod of wild dolphins off the coast. And watch out for the deadly stone fish!

Bird-watching
The Red Sea coast is a migration route for many birds flocking through from Europe. From August to December, keep your eyes peeled for raptors, cranes and white storks.

Beaches

Ain Soukhna resorts lina a beautiful coast edging the warm waters of the Red Sea, which shrouds fantastic coral reefs and sunken shipwrecks.

Passports and Visas

•   You’ll need a full valid EU passport, and the expiry date should be at least 6 months after your arrival back in the UK.
•   Brits also need a visa to enter Egypt, which you can get before you leave from: The Consulate General of The Arab Republic of Egypt (2 Lowndes Street, London, SW1X 9ET; 020 7493 5285).

Flying time to destination

5 hours to Cairo, plus 2 hours' land transfer.

Activities

Beach, Watersports, Golf
Sports

Watersports
Try snorkelling, windsurfing, sailing and deep-sea fishing. You’ll also find several PADI centres where you can learn to dive among the multitude of tropical fish.

Eating/Drinking

Food
•   Authentic Egyptian starters are called mezzeh, and are best eaten with traditional pitta-style bread.
•   Lamb is marinated in spices and grilled for juicy kebabs and shwarma is the Egyptian equivalent of the Turkish doner kebab.
•   Popular desserts include dates soaked in milk, honey-laced pastries and baked rice.

Drink
•   Stick to bottled water, and remember that it’s easy to get dehydrated here in the summer.

Good to know

Religion
Islam

Clothing

•   Egypt is predominately a Muslim country, so make sure you’re properly dressed when out and about. Revealing outfits are a no-no, especially for women.
•   Pack lightweight cotton clothes in the summer and a jumper or jacket for cooler winter evenings.

Excursions

Suez Canal
Opened back in the 1800s, this man-made waterway links the Red and Mediterranean Seas.

Eastern desert monasteries
Visit St Anthony's monastery in the Red Sea Mountains, one of the world's oldest monasteries. Also nearby is the ancient St Paul's monastery.

Tipping

Tipping or ‘baksheesh’ is a way of life in Egypt and it’s customary to tip about LE£1 for every little service, so keep a pocketful of small change!

Climate data for this region

Best time to visit

From February to April and October to November.

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