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Is it worth it to go to Taba for an excursion to Israel and Jordan??
Guys, on September 1st I'm going to go on vacation to TABOO, before that I was in Sharm and were delighted, but, reading the reviews, I see that Taba is not very praised, people come and are disappointed. Maybe someone was, write your real impressions and what is the best hotel to choose younger :))
And another question regarding excursions to Israel and Jordan. Who is better to buy from? The tour operator is more expensive, how about local tour agents? So we went from Sharm to Cairo, saved exactly half! thanks for answers
And another question regarding excursions to Israel and Jordan. Who is better to buy from? The tour operator is more expensive, how about local tour agents? So we went from Sharm to Cairo, saved exactly half! thanks for answers
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It’s more fun in Sharm, in Taba it’s generally boring, only on the territory of the hotel you can stay there. Taba is more suitable for privacy. We went to Jerusalem from a tour operator for 180 ye from Sharm el-Sheikh. They were somehow afraid to take it from the locals, because they went to the Bedouins once, it turned out that there was no group and there were only 2 of us, and there were 6 Arabs with us, in short, there were a lot of problems. Although once in a while it is not necessary. I think it's better to go from a tour operator.
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answered 16 years ago
I have not been to Taba, but I am writing to you because I asked exactly the same question to my friends who were in Taba before my last trip to Egypt.
They answered me this way: It is worth going to Taba for the sake of Taba, changing the place of rest, expanding knowledge about Egypt, for the sake of a relaxing holiday, but not for the sake of excursions to Jordan and Israel. The road from Sharm to Taba takes 3 hours. For an adult, + - 3 hours will not play a role, since the excursions themselves are very intense, difficult, fast. And they also told me that in Taba there is no exp. bureau like in Sharm to buy cheaper excursions (we took Israel in Sharm for 140 USD), but I don’t say, maybe they just didn’t find them. There is no market, no nightlife, few shops, people warn to walk the streets because the border is nearby, you need to walk all the time with documents ... In general, I again went to Sharm, but I still want to get to Taba someday ...
They answered me this way: It is worth going to Taba for the sake of Taba, changing the place of rest, expanding knowledge about Egypt, for the sake of a relaxing holiday, but not for the sake of excursions to Jordan and Israel. The road from Sharm to Taba takes 3 hours. For an adult, + - 3 hours will not play a role, since the excursions themselves are very intense, difficult, fast. And they also told me that in Taba there is no exp. bureau like in Sharm to buy cheaper excursions (we took Israel in Sharm for 140 USD), but I don’t say, maybe they just didn’t find them. There is no market, no nightlife, few shops, people warn to walk the streets because the border is nearby, you need to walk all the time with documents ... In general, I again went to Sharm, but I still want to get to Taba someday ...
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answered 16 years ago
thanks for the answer .. but nonetheless .. what are the advantages of Taboo with the exception of the close border ...?
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answered 16 years ago
I was in Hurghada, in Sharm and in April in Taba. We went to Taba for excursions to Jordan and Israel. I will say that Jordan looks better on television, the disadvantage is that it was very hot in the desert (April 15). Jerusalem is very impressive. We were picked up from the hotel at 5 am, people from Sharm left at 1 am, popoli and the hotel at 2 am, the bus went to Sharm (I think it arrived in the morning). There are 6-7 5* hotels in Taba, which stand separately, there is nothing to do outside their territory. I was in Redisson Sas, a large green area and the only one has one food system (ALL). Taba has a very good Intercontinental hotel, but it is new and there is no greenery, also a shallow sea. All 5*, except Radissona, work ALL, HB and BB, people complained that in bars alcohol is only by the hour, in some only wine, and they are not allowed to take more than 1 glass. In general, Taba is not a party place, but a stunning sunrise over Saudi Arabia.
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answered 16 years ago
thanks for the extensive answer, I wanted to ask how much did you pay for the excursion to israel and jordan from taba, and are there local travel agents there? and yet, we also looked at the radisson sas, what kind of beach is there? are there any fish? Or can they only be seen by diving? Thank you :)
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answered 16 years ago
Taba is a relatively new resort in Egypt. Therefore, nightlife, large shopping complexes are out of the question. Taba is a beautiful sea and yet everything is new. Maybe you should go, not so far from Jerusalem and Jordan. Of the hotels, the best is the Intercontinental.
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answered 16 years ago
Taba is boring. Excursion to Jerusalem - tiresome. There are not many good hotels. if you want to have a good rest - go to Charmal. if you want to visit three places at once, it might be worth going to Taba. but, there is a high probability that you will waste your money, strength and good mood in vain. but you might like it too. in general, there is something to think about. this is just advice.
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answered 16 years ago
I was in Taba in May, it’s not even worth going there for the sake of excursions. "More youthful" there are no hotels, although the service is excellent.
Taba is a very quiet getaway.
Taba is a very quiet getaway.
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answered 16 years ago
Hilton, Intercontinental, Hyatt, Movenpick, Radisson are global brands in Taba. Fools, hundreds of millions spent on the construction of hotels, and here the experts write"you should not go there ".
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answered 16 years ago
Hotline, very witty!!!! :))))
THANKS a lot for the answers))
THANKS a lot for the answers))
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answered 16 years ago
In Taba, a calm measured rest away from the hustle and bustle. Therefore, if this initially does not suit you, then you should not go for excursions. There are no local travel agents there (at least there weren’t, maybe they already have), so solve all travel questions with your guide. The only thing is that competing guides can be a little cheaper (the difference is up to 30-40 dollars), but strangers are reluctant to take. From hotels look Hyatt, Hilton, Sofitel. Good luck!
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answered 16 years ago
If you go to Taba, then only in the Taba Heights area, this is a common territory of four 5 stars. hotel and 4 stars. on the second line. These are Sofitel, Marriott, Hyatt and Intercontinental.
You can walk around the territory of all hotels, mini basses go between them. Hotels pt. beautiful, lots of greenery, artificial lagoons, jacuzzis, bars, restaurants work well. Hiat and Sofitel have a pier. Less than an hour by boat to Jordan, ferry directly from the hotel - no need to go anywhere. There are no local travel agents in Taba.
You can walk around the territory of all hotels, mini basses go between them. Hotels pt. beautiful, lots of greenery, artificial lagoons, jacuzzis, bars, restaurants work well. Hiat and Sofitel have a pier. Less than an hour by boat to Jordan, ferry directly from the hotel - no need to go anywhere. There are no local travel agents in Taba.
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answered 16 years ago
Shalom! Taba has a great relaxing holiday, but if you want "movements", then they can be organized (I mean Hilton). Of course, it is more convenient to go from Taba to the above countries. Have a nice holiday! And we have enough movements until the morning with other delights, this is my opinion.
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answered 16 years ago
if you need a party, then go to Pattaya, and Taba is a comfortable vacation without parties. Although they say that Sofitel has a very good disco. Interkonintal is probably the best in Egypt right now. The food is excellent and drinks are unlimited. And even for the sake of an excursion, it is worth living in Taba. From Sharm people came already tired. I already urinate in what state they were at the end of the tour. And in Israel, I can recommend two days with the Tez-tour. Not cheap 330 evergreen, but worth it. What is worth only ablution in the Jordan River. And excursions are only from tour operators, because. there is no city as such.
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answered 16 years ago
My husband and I have just returned from Taba. Yes, we went there only for the sake of Israel, and I appreciated that the return from Jerusalem is very difficult, the Jews do not give good buses and it was somehow stressful to drive 5 hours, and I sincerely felt sorry for those who had another 3 or 4 hours to get to Sharm , albeit already in a good Egyptian bus. It's cool in Taba, we broke away from the world completely, I have long dreamed of such a vacation, silence, peace and excellent service. Last year we were in Sharm, so we were running somewhere all the time, we didn’t have time for anything, and here I was lying on the beach and didn’t think about anything ... Have a nice holiday :)
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answered 16 years ago
Was at the Hilton. Calm down, okay. If you go for a week - then what kind of parties can we talk about. Tours are boring. The Hilton has a disco and a casino, as well as animation. Near Movenpick - the entrance to the territory of the Hilton through the beach.
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answered 16 years ago
My godparents went to Taba this summer, to Sofitel. We went on an excursion to Israel, Jordan, Palestine. Yes, they are 50 years old, they did not go to discos, but they were delighted with the rest. Very good service, interesting and everything is very cool. So you can go.
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answered 16 years ago
I do not advise - it's boring there. And you can easily go on an excursion to Jordan and Israel from Sharm el-Sheikh
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answered 16 years ago
Entertainment in Taba, outside the hotel NO 100%.
If you still go to Taba, then try to take a Kyiv-Taba flight. Because if you take Kiev-Sharm el-Sheikh, you will have to travel 2.5-3 hours from Sharm to Taba. After the plane, it is tiring.
And yet, wherever you go, take a ticket for at least 10 days, because the excursion and recovery after it take a day or two of your rest. And even more so if there is more than one excursion, then you will not have time to enjoy the sea.
It’s up to you to decide where to buy the tour. But they say (I don’t know if it’s true) that if something happens during the tour, then the insurance will not work if you didn’t go from your tour operator.
And another tip: when you go to the Dead Sea, take bags with you to collect salt from the bottom of the sea, the whole bottom is dotted with it, in the form of large balls. Then you can put this salt in the bathroom. Some also collected sea water in bottles.
And one more thing. Do not go to Jerusalem on Friday, because
they have the end of the working week, a prayer day. The whole city is in traffic jams. You are tormented to ride, or rather stand.
If you still go to Taba, then try to take a Kyiv-Taba flight. Because if you take Kiev-Sharm el-Sheikh, you will have to travel 2.5-3 hours from Sharm to Taba. After the plane, it is tiring.
And yet, wherever you go, take a ticket for at least 10 days, because the excursion and recovery after it take a day or two of your rest. And even more so if there is more than one excursion, then you will not have time to enjoy the sea.
It’s up to you to decide where to buy the tour. But they say (I don’t know if it’s true) that if something happens during the tour, then the insurance will not work if you didn’t go from your tour operator.
And another tip: when you go to the Dead Sea, take bags with you to collect salt from the bottom of the sea, the whole bottom is dotted with it, in the form of large balls. Then you can put this salt in the bathroom. Some also collected sea water in bottles.
And one more thing. Do not go to Jerusalem on Friday, because
they have the end of the working week, a prayer day. The whole city is in traffic jams. You are tormented to ride, or rather stand.
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answered 16 years ago
Really useful information, thanks :) But about insurance, it is given to you for the entire stay in Egypt, no matter who you travel with, and wherever you go, so this is all a myth.
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answered 16 years ago