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We are going to Egypt for the first time, a lot of questions, but so few answers. City? Hotel? Entertainment?
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Gathered with friends on vacation in Egypt, We all had a lot of questions to which we are looking for answers from friends and relatives. Decided to write here, hoping to get some answers.
I will write a few words of general information about what we expect from the rest.
We gathered 4 people, no one has yet been to Egypt. The average age of the company is 21 years. We want to choose a hotel not far from the sea, although how it will turn out. Active rest such as trips on a quad bike, the opportunity to go somewhere in the evening. We plan to fly from Kyiv on July 1-3 for 5-7 days, we calculate up to $ 450 per person per tour.
Now I'll leave a few questions here. Perhaps you say that any tour agency will answer our banal questions. Yes, you are right, but we want to hear the opinion of vacationers.
1. City?
Having rummaged through the forums, everyone has a different opinion, which is normal. We would like to hear from you recommendations on the above mentioned preferences.
2. Hotel?
There we plan to spend the least of our time. eat well and
Gathered with friends on vacation in Egypt, We all had a lot of questions to which we are looking for answers from friends and relatives. Decided to write here, hoping to get some answers.
I will write a few words of general information about what we expect from the rest.
We gathered 4 people, no one has yet been to Egypt. The average age of the company is 21 years. We want to choose a hotel not far from the sea, although how it will turn out. Active rest such as trips on a quad bike, the opportunity to go somewhere in the evening. We plan to fly from Kyiv on July 1-3 for 5-7 days, we calculate up to $ 450 per person per tour.
Now I'll leave a few questions here. Perhaps you say that any tour agency will answer our banal questions. Yes, you are right, but we want to hear the opinion of vacationers.
1. City?
Having rummaged through the forums, everyone has a different opinion, which is normal. We would like to hear from you recommendations on the above mentioned preferences.
2. Hotel?
There we plan to spend the least of our time. eat well and
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Given the average age of your company, I assume that the evening party in interesting places, smoothly turning into a night club and disco, then you are definitely in Sharm! In Hurgadovsk, this moment will be fresher ..., the rest of the resorts, based on this emphasis, are not even worth considering. Sandy beaches with entry into the sea without coral slippers are in Hurgadovsk, To get acquainted with the beauties of the reef is also in Sharm (together with the saturation of the evening rest outside the hotel), outdoor activities with trips on quadrics and other differences - in Sharm this is more than enough and for different pocket thicknesses. My opinion is that for the first time in Egi and based on the format of your preferences, you need to choose a hotel in Sharm. With regards to your second question on the subject of a hotel with an eye to your budget, you definitely need to select it with a travel agent when he offers you options, then you will again have a more substantive discussion with tourists. The point is to eat normally, it is very individual, there is no comrade for the taste and color!
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A few days ago there was a big topic about how Sharm differs from Hurghada
https://www.turpravda.ua/eg/hurgada/question-92002.html#answer736282
If active holidays are trips to the desert on ATVs and active excursions, then this is also in Sharm, Hurghada, Marsa Alam
If in the evening clubs, restaurants, walks along the promenade, etc. then this is exactly Sharm, Naama Bay hotels. You can also consider the Hadaba bays and the Soho area. Hadaba is close to the old town and it is inexpensive to get to Naam by taxi, and there are many different places of interest in Soho and also inexpensive to Naam by taxi
https://www.turpravda.ua/eg/hurgada/question-92002.html#answer736282
If active holidays are trips to the desert on ATVs and active excursions, then this is also in Sharm, Hurghada, Marsa Alam
If in the evening clubs, restaurants, walks along the promenade, etc. then this is exactly Sharm, Naama Bay hotels. You can also consider the Hadaba bays and the Soho area. Hadaba is close to the old town and it is inexpensive to get to Naam by taxi, and there are many different places of interest in Soho and also inexpensive to Naam by taxi
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Not everything fit so I will continue here.
2. Hotel?
There we plan to spend the least of our time. Eat normally and sleep, then the sea and entertainment.
3. Entertainment?
Since I hooked on the topic of entertainment, what can you do in Egypt if you are 21 years old? Quad bike ride - price? where to book? Is diving expensive? and in the evening you can go to the club, but where? These are the questions)) We also want to hear how you had fun and where you spent your money :)
4. Weather?
Since we are planning to fly in early July, will we survive this hell? And then they heard that there is 50 degrees in the shade.
5. Price and time when you need to book a tour?
Will prices drop as we get closer to the departure date? Since now (May 7) tours for June cost $ 80-100 cheaper than for July. Or is it just a feature of the season?
6. Transport.
This question is just a happy curiosity. Is it possible to rent a scooter / quad / car for a day and how much will it cost, and is there a need?
2. Hotel?
There we plan to spend the least of our time. Eat normally and sleep, then the sea and entertainment.
3. Entertainment?
Since I hooked on the topic of entertainment, what can you do in Egypt if you are 21 years old? Quad bike ride - price? where to book? Is diving expensive? and in the evening you can go to the club, but where? These are the questions)) We also want to hear how you had fun and where you spent your money :)
4. Weather?
Since we are planning to fly in early July, will we survive this hell? And then they heard that there is 50 degrees in the shade.
5. Price and time when you need to book a tour?
Will prices drop as we get closer to the departure date? Since now (May 7) tours for June cost $ 80-100 cheaper than for July. Or is it just a feature of the season?
6. Transport.
This question is just a happy curiosity. Is it possible to rent a scooter / quad / car for a day and how much will it cost, and is there a need?
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7. Things.
Mask, slippers, cream, SPTR from mosquitoes, mad. essential drugs, what else would you add to this list?
8. Sea.
Last on the list but will not be assigned. I would like to swim and look at the coral ponies.
Thanks for reading up to this point, and thanks for the future information.
Mask, slippers, cream, SPTR from mosquitoes, mad. essential drugs, what else would you add to this list?
8. Sea.
Last on the list but will not be assigned. I would like to swim and look at the coral ponies.
Thanks for reading up to this point, and thanks for the future information.
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A hotel, it’s hard not to understand whether you will live in one room or is it a budget for 2 rooms
see hotels in Naama Bay Novotel 5*, Mövenpick Resort 5*, Marriott Resort 5*, Tropitel Naama Bay 5* , Stella Di Mare Sharm Beach Hotel & Spa 5*
In Soho Savoy 5*, Sierra 4* , Concorde El Salam Hotel 5*, Island View Resort
In Hadaba Reef Oasis Beach 5*, Sentido Reef Oasis, Club el Faraana, Jaz Fanara, Royal Grand Sharm
see hotels in Naama Bay Novotel 5*, Mövenpick Resort 5*, Marriott Resort 5*, Tropitel Naama Bay 5* , Stella Di Mare Sharm Beach Hotel & Spa 5*
In Soho Savoy 5*, Sierra 4* , Concorde El Salam Hotel 5*, Island View Resort
In Hadaba Reef Oasis Beach 5*, Sentido Reef Oasis, Club el Faraana, Jaz Fanara, Royal Grand Sharm
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If nightlife was not important to you, I would recommend Nabq Bay in July or not even Sharm, but Marsa Alam
Naama has discos and nightclubs and Soho also has nightclubs
About things - a cream with protection 50, panthenol is a must and a light rashguard for snorkeling so as not to burn
If you suddenly change your mind to go to Egypt in July, then for the sea and entertainment, see Turkey Kemer, Marmaris, Bodrum
Naama has discos and nightclubs and Soho also has nightclubs
About things - a cream with protection 50, panthenol is a must and a light rashguard for snorkeling so as not to burn
If you suddenly change your mind to go to Egypt in July, then for the sea and entertainment, see Turkey Kemer, Marmaris, Bodrum
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I will answer point 7 - all this can be bought there and cheaper than here with us. Our fumigators are practically ineffective against their mosquitoes. Means for sunburn and after bought there for 1-2 USD. in the state pharmacy. The fact that from sunburn (for $ 1) very quickly removed both redness and pain. Their medicines are also of better quality, the main thing is to know their international name in order to buy. Take something for your stomach and allergies with you. A mask for the whole face was bought for 15 USD, the usual ones are also cheaper than here.
Yes, it’s hot in July, at the end of May it was already stuffy and uncomfortable for us, we wanted to sit either in the water or under the air conditioner, now we go in cooler months. It will also not be very comfortable to ride ATVs when the hot air is right in your face ....
In the evening, animators accompany the clubs, if not, then you can ask them where it is better to go.
Yes, it’s hot in July, at the end of May it was already stuffy and uncomfortable for us, we wanted to sit either in the water or under the air conditioner, now we go in cooler months. It will also not be very comfortable to ride ATVs when the hot air is right in your face ....
In the evening, animators accompany the clubs, if not, then you can ask them where it is better to go.
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I’ll also add how Hurghada differs from Sharm, upon arrival in Hurghada you need to pay 25 euros for a visa per person, in Sharm a visa for up to 15 days is not needed. As for the beauty of the sea, it's definitely charm. On excursions .... a very hot period was chosen ... definitely not quads ...
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By the way, if the hotel is not important, but the soul of entertainment and excursions requires, then really look towards Turkey. In the period you declared, it will be already excellent, the nature there is cool, the sea will warm up. Choose a budget city hotel and go ahead. According to your number, you can safely organize individual excursions according to your wishes and not depend on the crowd.
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@kvi2007, Thank you for your answer)) We will look for a hotel in Sharm. Indeed, parties are one of the key parts of the holiday :D
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@Vika284, Thank you for suggesting hotel options, be sure to look and read the reviews. The path is already set for Egypt, everyone is set and it will be hard to convince us to go to another country. But in the future we will definitely visit other regions.
@Nusia, Also thanks for the local trade info)
@moy_contakt, Turkey will be our next place to go to sea, thanks for your reply :)
@Nusia, Also thanks for the local trade info)
@moy_contakt, Turkey will be our next place to go to sea, thanks for your reply :)
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FireDrop I want to try to convince you
if you have not been to Turkey why not go to Turkey in July. July is not the best month to visit Sharm. Here from September to December and from March to May you can enjoy the beauty of the sea in Sharm.
Nightlife and clubs in Sharm are weaker than nightclubs in the center of Kemer, bar street Marmaris and clubs in Bodrum
For example, Bodrum is the area of the never sleeping Gumbet, many nightclubs with free admission, during the day, beach clubs with foamy discos and just beach parties. You can choose a hotel that will move almost around the clock.
Many different excursions for active recreation. You can even get to the nightclubs on the Greek island of Rhodes by ferry from Bodrum.
Marmaris with its famous bar street, clubs and also luxurious nature, and you can drive to Oludeniz and enjoy paragliding over the mountains, blue lagoon and islands
There are no coral reefs in Turkey, but everything you want is the sea, active sports, shopping, nightlife
if you have not been to Turkey why not go to Turkey in July. July is not the best month to visit Sharm. Here from September to December and from March to May you can enjoy the beauty of the sea in Sharm.
Nightlife and clubs in Sharm are weaker than nightclubs in the center of Kemer, bar street Marmaris and clubs in Bodrum
For example, Bodrum is the area of the never sleeping Gumbet, many nightclubs with free admission, during the day, beach clubs with foamy discos and just beach parties. You can choose a hotel that will move almost around the clock.
Many different excursions for active recreation. You can even get to the nightclubs on the Greek island of Rhodes by ferry from Bodrum.
Marmaris with its famous bar street, clubs and also luxurious nature, and you can drive to Oludeniz and enjoy paragliding over the mountains, blue lagoon and islands
There are no coral reefs in Turkey, but everything you want is the sea, active sports, shopping, nightlife
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To convince a little more on YouTube, you can watch a video on relaxing in the daytime beach club Alora Beach Club Gumbet
Also a lot of videos on YouTube on nightclubs
X Bar Gumbet, Pasha club Gumbet , Posh club, Sultan club gumbet
Also a lot of videos on YouTube on nightclubs
X Bar Gumbet, Pasha club Gumbet , Posh club, Sultan club gumbet
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The author, you somehow discharged the local snobs with your questions))) I thought it would be interesting, but no, the same advice, the same hotels ... It seems that many here are on the payroll of the Oasis Reef, etc., because they are thrashing them where they don’t get.
Firstly, in July it is best to go to Hurghada, as it is very hot in Sharm. In all your parameters, Sea Gul is ideal. Look at the reviews about the hotel and you will understand why it is.
Secondly, from sea excursions, I highly recommend sailing on a yacht to Paradise Island.
Thirdly, at the expense of the mask, a Decathlon store has now opened in Ukraine, where you can buy an original Tribord full-face mask for only 750 UAH, at this price you can’t buy the original anywhere, and this is not a mask, but fire.
Fourth, there will be questions - ask)))
Firstly, in July it is best to go to Hurghada, as it is very hot in Sharm. In all your parameters, Sea Gul is ideal. Look at the reviews about the hotel and you will understand why it is.
Secondly, from sea excursions, I highly recommend sailing on a yacht to Paradise Island.
Thirdly, at the expense of the mask, a Decathlon store has now opened in Ukraine, where you can buy an original Tribord full-face mask for only 750 UAH, at this price you can’t buy the original anywhere, and this is not a mask, but fire.
Fourth, there will be questions - ask)))
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Were in July last summer - normally in principle. For example, the difference with September was not much noticed.
At the expense of ATVs - I recommend going to meet the dawn - they pick you up from the hotel at 4 in the morning, go to the desert before the sun has risen, meet the dawn, ride and drive back. You will be at the hotel for breakfast. The sun is not strong yet. The excursion itself on quadrics was bought on the beach of the hotel, not from the hotel guide, about $ 15 per person.
By discos. We personally are not walkers, but for example, in a hotel, animators take them to various discos, both to clubs, for example, to disco in the desert. We were going to, but did not master it. The price is also about $15-20.
Everyone recommends buying masks and slippers in Egypt, but I would take everything with me. In my opinion, Egyptian shopping is still a pleasure :) and you don’t want to spend the evening searching for everything you need.
Be sure to try diving, every hotel has a diving school, it's easier to dive in a hotel than on excursions from a boat. More individual approach, more time.
At the expense of ATVs - I recommend going to meet the dawn - they pick you up from the hotel at 4 in the morning, go to the desert before the sun has risen, meet the dawn, ride and drive back. You will be at the hotel for breakfast. The sun is not strong yet. The excursion itself on quadrics was bought on the beach of the hotel, not from the hotel guide, about $ 15 per person.
By discos. We personally are not walkers, but for example, in a hotel, animators take them to various discos, both to clubs, for example, to disco in the desert. We were going to, but did not master it. The price is also about $15-20.
Everyone recommends buying masks and slippers in Egypt, but I would take everything with me. In my opinion, Egyptian shopping is still a pleasure :) and you don’t want to spend the evening searching for everything you need.
Be sure to try diving, every hotel has a diving school, it's easier to dive in a hotel than on excursions from a boat. More individual approach, more time.
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... obtrusive campaigning for a holiday in Turkey in July ... but the question is about Ega, and the budget has been announced ... yes, I don’t argue, Turkish is more civilized if there is no accent about the sea ... but somehow the price tag at the peak of the season in Turkey, it is somewhat different than in July in Sharm .... Who moves the night traffic in Turkish there? Well, in fact, colleagues, answer the essence of the question asked, and read the question more carefully !!!
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and yes, I read the recommendation on hotels from the promoter of Turkey .... colleague, you carefully read the budget of the author of the question before advising Savoy, Movenpick, Stela di Mare ..., you also forgot to mention Hyatt and Fort Season ...;) ( I apologize for the Cyrillic alphabet in the titles)....
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kvi2007 If you carefully read all my answers, in fact, I answered about holidays in Egypt and which area to choose for a party, too, except for Movenpick and Savoy, there were other hotels in their budget, if a tour for 5 days is requested, then Movenpick and Savoy are in the budget, the Hyatt you mentioned for 5 days will also be in their budget
They want for more than 7 days, there is a list of such hotels
Yes, Ibiza is cooler, much more expensive. All famous clubs have an entrance fee, not 2-3 euros
Since one of the main conditions for tourists was nightlife and clubs, I recommend a holiday in July in Turkey, and not in Egypt. And the club movement and the nightclubs themselves and other entertainment are several orders of magnitude better in Turkey in Kemer, Marmaris, Bodrum than in Sharm.
They want for more than 7 days, there is a list of such hotels
Yes, Ibiza is cooler, much more expensive. All famous clubs have an entrance fee, not 2-3 euros
Since one of the main conditions for tourists was nightlife and clubs, I recommend a holiday in July in Turkey, and not in Egypt. And the club movement and the nightclubs themselves and other entertainment are several orders of magnitude better in Turkey in Kemer, Marmaris, Bodrum than in Sharm.
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No Turkey! Sharm El Sheikh for sure! Take the Soho area. There are inexpensive hotels, a party nearby, a bunch of tour desks on the street, which you don’t need to be afraid of - it will be cheaper than a hotel guide, and definitely no worse. Check out Siva Sharm - your budget. You won’t fly on your own anyway - go to a travel agency, let them pick up several hotels according to your wishes. Then read the reviews, write down the pros and cons of each - make a choice
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But at the beginning of July it is very hot :( From 11 to 15 it will be necessary to hide from the sun
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kvi2007, do not pay attention, Vicki has a standard set of hotels in Sharm for any question))))
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MP_3_2011, I would even say from 9.00 to 16.00 it is generally better not to stick your nose out in the sun.
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@Vika284, You strongly recommend us a trip to Turkey, but the choice has already been made. Perhaps one of the hottest and most expensive seasons has been chosen, but we are ready to fly to Egypt. And as I wrote earlier - Turkey next time.
@MP_3_2011, Thanks for your reply. Soho area will definitely watch)
@MP_3_2011, Thanks for your reply. Soho area will definitely watch)
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In the Soho area there is a good and inexpensive Hilton Sharks Bay.
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FireDrop, you are advised by all Charm. But where is the logic, people? To questions from the category: where to go to Egypt, so as not to be cold and without wind - the answer is Sharm. to the question: where to go in the hot months - the same answer Sharm. Forgive you porEbleno ??? I fully support zolyshka111, it will not be so hot in Hurghada.
Further down the line: Sharm has more parties... well, yes, some shoppers (if you can call walking around the local handels shopping), but I really doubt that a 21+ age group will waste time on this. According to the hangouts of Hurghada: 1. Little Buddha 2. Hard Rock 3. Elements 4. Calypso 5. Embassy 6. Papas - these are all nightclubs, some network ones are also in Sharm. + there are still places, the so-called after party, where they come at 3 am, if they can’t sleep. In addition, there are a lot of cafes, restaurants, such as karaoke + live music on the waterfront. For your 5-7 days, I think the Hurghada movement will be enough for you.
Further down the line: Sharm has more parties... well, yes, some shoppers (if you can call walking around the local handels shopping), but I really doubt that a 21+ age group will waste time on this. According to the hangouts of Hurghada: 1. Little Buddha 2. Hard Rock 3. Elements 4. Calypso 5. Embassy 6. Papas - these are all nightclubs, some network ones are also in Sharm. + there are still places, the so-called after party, where they come at 3 am, if they can’t sleep. In addition, there are a lot of cafes, restaurants, such as karaoke + live music on the waterfront. For your 5-7 days, I think the Hurghada movement will be enough for you.
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As for excursions at such a time, I would refrain from riding the bus, albeit with cond, a dubious pleasure. And do not forget that tourists are mostly not punctual people, and when you are at some stop, in the heat!!! wait for lost people from the bus....well, let's just say....something punishable, you will definitely want to do it. So the maximum is on the island, look at the fish there and don’t cook.
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And your question number 6 ----- don't even do it for nothing! they drive there so much that when you see or ride in a taxi, you will understand that this is hellish hell! There are no rules at all, please note that almost all cars are slightly broken, and it is clear why. so very much! do not recommend
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Do not fall for the advice of people who are only interested in nightlife at sea! Once you swim with the fish at the reef in Sharks Bay, you will not want to see any other sea! It's a fantasy, a dream and a buzz :))) Evening party is included, of course. Optional. Sleep during the day, in the heat ;)
Last time we bought a tour in advance - last-minute trips popped up in 3 days. We got a little upset. But they might not show up. Our friends were waiting for good prices for the hotel - they appeared, but there were no plane tickets for the required dates. Here's how you're lucky. But both of these times were high season. Yours is not high - it can take you!
It makes no sense to rent transport - taxis and excursions are inexpensive, they drive at random, the distances are long, and it's hot, you won't drink while driving ...
Last time we bought a tour in advance - last-minute trips popped up in 3 days. We got a little upset. But they might not show up. Our friends were waiting for good prices for the hotel - they appeared, but there were no plane tickets for the required dates. Here's how you're lucky. But both of these times were high season. Yours is not high - it can take you!
It makes no sense to rent transport - taxis and excursions are inexpensive, they drive at random, the distances are long, and it's hot, you won't drink while driving ...
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MP_3_2011, I'm wildly sorry, but what can you drink while driving ???
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FireDrop, I also recommend hotels near Soho. We love Concord, not a very boring hotel, but you can look at other hotels nearby.
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