Area: Sharm El Sheikh & Red Sea Resorts

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Sharm El Sheikh & Red Sea Resorts

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Relax on one of our Red Sea all inclusive holidays and experience the magnificence of Egypt’s aquatic life. Watch life unfold upon the coral at Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef in Sharm El Sheikh along with wreck diving in the Tiran Straits.

With unique coral gardens and some of the best diving in the world, Hurghada is a tourist hot spot and not to be missed.

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Highlights of Egypt’s Red Sea resorts:
•   Spend a lazy day off the coast of Sharm El Sheikh aboard a boat, swimming, sunbathing and snorkelling to your heart's content.
•   Explore sublime coral gardens teeming with fish in the waters surrounding Hurghada.
•   Visit the quaint fishing village of El Gouna with its enchanting landscapes.

Red Sea Honeymoons
All of our Red Sea hotels make for fabulous honeymoon settings, but we have specially labelled a few of our favourite, most romantic retreats that we think make the most perfect settings for your dream honeymoon in Egypt.

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Don’t forget that with Kuoni, you can tailor make your own dream Arabian itinerary. If you can't decide where in Egypt to visit, perhaps consider one of our suggested Egypt multi-centre itineraries.

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•   Browse our online portfolio, or request a copy of our fantastic Egypt, Dubai, Morocco & Arabia brochure.
•   Call our knowledgeable and dedicated Egypt sales team who will help guide you through your options and prepare your detailed holiday quotation.
•   Or request a quote online.

Egypt facts
For further information, inspiration and holiday ideas, see our comprehensive list.

Time difference / local time

GMT +2 hours
Language

Arabic

Currency

Egyptian pound
Safety

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

Highlights

Ras Mohammed
The southernmost tip of the Sinai Peninsula is a national park where you can snorkel or scuba dive among over 1,000 species of fish, coral and marine fossils dating back up to 20 million years. There are also cliff-top observation decks with telescopes for spectacular views, and the area attracts adorable turtles.

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

Sharm el Sheikh and Red Sea resorts line 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).

Events and festivals

February
International Fishing Competition, Hurghada
Anglers from across the globe spend three days fishing for the best catch.

Hurghada International Festival
This two-week event features a triathlon and a 75km off-road run between sea and mountains.

November
SharMarathon, Sharm el Sheikh
Head to the beautiful scenery of Ras Mohammed National Park to see runners complete this half marathon of almost 21km.

Shopping

•   Explore the alleyways of Hurghada’s souk, haggling for jewellery, spices and handicrafts. You’ll also find shops selling popular western brands in the recently-opened Hurghada Marina Boulevard.
•   In Sharm el Sheikh, browse bazaars, shops and shopping centres for jewellery, clothes and perfume.

Flying time to destination

Hurghada: 4¾ hours to Cairo; 5¼ hours to Luxor
Sharm el Sheikh: 5¾ hours
Al Soukhna: 5 hours to Cairo, plus a 2-hour land transfer.

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

Dialling code
Hurghada: +20 65
Sharm el Sheikh: +20 69

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

Giftun Island
This island is reachable by motorboat. Book a trip here and snorkel among stunning corals, swim and sunbathe.

Desert safari
Embark on a quad or jeep safari through the desert, home of traditional Bedouin tribes. You might even get the chance to go on a camel ride once you arrive at your camp.

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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  • Bedouin Nights: An evening of Bedouin hospitality

    Experience the beauty of the desert by night and dine in a traditional Bedouin camp. You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Sharm el Sheikh and driven to the Wadi Mandr, where camels will be waiting to transport you to the Bedouin village. Take a seat around the campfire and enjoy Bedouin tea before a simple buffet...


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  • Lazy Day Boat Trip: Swim and snorkel over the dazzling corals of the Red Sea

    Spend a day on a boat where you can sunbathe and relax along the Sinai coast. The colourful coral reefs are magnificent, with opportunities to investigate further with a snorkel and swim in the warm, crystal clear Red Sea.


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  • Ras Mohammed: Snorkel the protected waters of a Marine National Park

    View the spectacular rock formations, beaches and perhaps some of the local wildlife on a cruise around the coast off Sharm El Sheikh and Ras Mohammed - Egypt’s first Marine National Park. Visit the mangroves and Hidden Bay, sunbathe on deck and end the tour with a snorkel to discover the most stunning scenery of l...


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  • St Catherine's Monastery: Travel through the Sinai desert to the oldest diocese in the world

    The world-famous monastery at the foot of Gebel Musa is now slightly more accessible to visitors thanks to the construction of roads in the Sinai, but still proves to be quite an adventure to get there. Once there, you will visit the well preserved monastery of St Catherine and learn the mysterious story of Saint ...


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