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RED SEA… people flock to it like bees to honey, really, honey is anointed in this seemingly banal Egypt, and at the same time in ancient, historically unique Egypt, in the very Egypt where the pharaohs hid untold riches in stones, in Egypt, where the same incomparable beauty Cleopatra lived, in that very Egypt, where the concept of All inclusive attracts our tourists much more than historical places. So, I had two tasks: the first one was to look at the purest red sea, into which more than one river flows, and the second one to debunk the myth of February Hurghada. I HAD to prove from my own experience the fact that WELL THE MOST TERRIBLE AND STRONG winds DO NOT BLOW ME ...it didn’t blow me away. But about everything in order and more specifically. Maybe someone will come in handy.
TRIP TIME: 17.02 - 24.02. 2014
HOTEL: Citadel Azur
Tour operator: JOIN UP
FLIGHT:
Early departure at 4:05 am. Registration from terminal D. The terminal is not yet fully ready.
SO the UIA airline itself: the pluses are very beautiful flight attendants, polite, courteous - they left a good impression). A huge disadvantage is the placement of the seats, it is very crowded, and this is for me, a person with a height of 1.62 cm. I have no idea at all where a girl with an average model height can put her legs. The flight to Hurghada seems to take a little 3.25 minutes (we flew back from Hurghada to Kyiv 3.40 minutes). Pilot ace, the flight was performed at the highest level, smooth takeoff, soft landing. This is probably a huge plus, especially for those who are afraid to fly, I don’t consider myself one of these people, I endure both a thunderstorm and turbulence calmly and without tantrums, the only thing that bothered me was the retracted back of the seat in front of the person sitting, it completely dispelled my hope at least somehow nestle in a ball : -(
ON ARRIVAL TO HURGHADA! ! ! ! DO NOT BUY A VISA THROUGH THE JOIN UP STAND! ! ! ! They have it 17 dollars. , take your passport and 15dol. And buy next to CORAL or even in a bank.
DON'T FORGET TO TAKE THE PEN! To fill out the FORM. In the questionnaire you indicate your passport data and date of birth.
TRANSFER: promptly quickly, no complaints. There were only three hotels on our bus under the LILYLAND CITADEL and TROPITEL programs. OUR hotel was the second, we got to it quickly (min. 15). While we were driving, we were able to see other hotels along the way, of all I single out SUNRISE and ALBATROSSES. The guide was especially pleased that he accompanied us to the reception and until we received the questionnaires and filled them out, he did not leave. FIRST TIME SUCH A GUIDE CAUGHT)
HOTEL: Citadel Azur is very difficult to confuse with any other hotel, the architects clearly tried their best. Built of stone and coral, all rooms with sea views, a huge lobby with super hoods (no cigarette smoke is heard even next to smoking people). There are three swimming pools, two of them are heated (it is very convenient to swim in the evening).
- Austrian coffee shop Cafe Mozart (delicious latte and all kinds of desserts)
- Ice cream parlor Gelateria
- Hookah corner (for $1 or $5 you can smoke a hookah wrapped in a soft and warm blanket)
ABOUT FOOD
PROS
I will say the main thing this hotel pleased, well, just like in a good Turkish 5. I really liked the themed dinners from different countries of the world (beautiful and every day a different uniform of the waiters), a grill every evening and candles on the tables. DELICIOUS! YOUNG STAFF, everyone tries. On the second day, they already greet you and know you by name! AND OF COURSE THE MOST DELICIOUS THIS IS DATES!!!!!! ! ! !
MINUSES
PLASTIC GLASSES on the beach! ! ! If this is critical for you.
WI-FI: free in the lobby, and the signal was excellent there.
TERRITORY.
PROS:
Very big and beautiful. On the first day, I advise you to slowly walk behind the 7th building, entire mini streets in flowering bushes.
The staff makes a noticeable effort to keep the area in order.
MINUSES:
Mushrooms on the beach need to be touched up ...
ROOM:
PROS:
A large room with a comfortable bed (even more comfortable than at home) slept well, blackout curtains blocked our view of the sea and the morning sun, snow-white linen, various figures from towels! SEA VIEW!! ! ! ! ++++++ REMOVED CORRECTLY! ! ! MINIBAR REPLENISHED! ! !
MINUSES: I had to change the room (Firstly, there were two separate beds! ! ! Secondly, it turned out to be completely uncleaned, thirdly, not a single socket worked there. closer to friends) the room was changed without problems, and without additional payments. OUR second room was in order, everything worked. The only aspect was that it was very noticeable BEFORE US THERE PEOPLE LIVED ...AND BEFORE THEM, too) FOR WHY, all the bathhouses were completely absent accessories, except for bathrobes, no slippers for you, no shampoos.
A call to the reception did not give anything, but my request was heard by the cleaner, although he brought me only shampoo and gel, and thanks for that. NEAR FRIENDS, everything was brought without reminders, I just don’t know why, we behaved quietly and calmly. THE LACK OF SLIPPERS AND SHAMPOO upset me a little, I did not take either the first or the last with me from home (
FREE ENTERTAINMENT:
PROS:
Evening show programs were held every evening in the conference hall. Table tennis, table football, beach tennis, billiards, game consoles, giant chess, catamarans, canoes, snorkeling equipment, outdoor jacuzzis, gym.
CONS hotel for a relaxing holiday, disco 2.5 people. The contingent in the hotel is more mature. If you are looking for parties until the morning, you are definitely not here, firstly, the animation is software here, and secondly, there is nothing within walking distance behind the hotel.
VERY annoys the staff with their constant offers to go to a beauty salon, go on a safari, book a photo session, etc. I just wanted to sunbathe, swim, sleep : -) it's really very difficult to get rid of them.
CONCLUSION: HOTEL is good if you are not picky about small things. The HOTEL is beautiful, with good cuisine, for my taste, moderately active animation, warm pools and a gorgeous beach line. FOR EGYPT! HURGHADA is really one of the best hotels! ! ! ! WE LIKED. We saw the minuses, but were quite satisfied with the pluses, and there are more of them! ! !
TOURS
LUXOR from a street agency for $60. per person (with the HASHIPSUT temple in the price) SUPER! ! ! VERY LIKE IT! ! !
Dolphin House (swimming with dolphins and a stop for snorkeling on a snow-white yacht, plus lunch) from the tour operator 30 USD. for 1 person EVERYTHING WAS not deceived, they really swam with dolphins! The reefs are beautiful, the food is tolerable, the yacht is class, the weather…. as the sailors say - complete calm).
The RED SEA is amazing! It deserves to be admired. EGYPT is a country of contrasts and beautiful fish, and All inclusive we love so much…
TRIP TIME: 17.02 - 24.02. 2014
HOTEL: Citadel Azur
Tour operator: JOIN UP
FLIGHT:
Early departure at 4:05 am. Registration from terminal D. The terminal is not yet fully ready.
SO the UIA airline itself: the pluses are very beautiful flight attendants, polite, courteous - they left a good impression). A huge disadvantage is the placement of the seats, it is very crowded, and this is for me, a person with a height of 1.62 cm. I have no idea at all where a girl with an average model height can put her legs. The flight to Hurghada seems to take a little 3.25 minutes (we flew back from Hurghada to Kyiv 3.40 minutes). Pilot ace, the flight was performed at the highest level, smooth takeoff, soft landing. This is probably a huge plus, especially for those who are afraid to fly, I don’t consider myself one of these people, I endure both a thunderstorm and turbulence calmly and without tantrums, the only thing that bothered me was the retracted back of the seat in front of the person sitting, it completely dispelled my hope at least somehow nestle in a ball : -(
ON ARRIVAL TO HURGHADA! ! ! ! DO NOT BUY A VISA THROUGH THE JOIN UP STAND! ! ! ! They have it 17 dollars. , take your passport and 15dol. And buy next to CORAL or even in a bank.
DON'T FORGET TO TAKE THE PEN! To fill out the FORM. In the questionnaire you indicate your passport data and date of birth.
TRANSFER: promptly quickly, no complaints. There were only three hotels on our bus under the LILYLAND CITADEL and TROPITEL programs. OUR hotel was the second, we got to it quickly (min. 15). While we were driving, we were able to see other hotels along the way, of all I single out SUNRISE and ALBATROSSES. The guide was especially pleased that he accompanied us to the reception and until we received the questionnaires and filled them out, he did not leave. FIRST TIME SUCH A GUIDE CAUGHT)
HOTEL: Citadel Azur is very difficult to confuse with any other hotel, the architects clearly tried their best. Built of stone and coral, all rooms with sea views, a huge lobby with super hoods (no cigarette smoke is heard even next to smoking people). There are three swimming pools, two of them are heated (it is very convenient to swim in the evening).
- Austrian coffee shop Cafe Mozart (delicious latte and all kinds of desserts)
- Ice cream parlor Gelateria
- Hookah corner (for $1 or $5 you can smoke a hookah wrapped in a soft and warm blanket)
ABOUT FOOD
PROS
I will say the main thing this hotel pleased, well, just like in a good Turkish 5. I really liked the themed dinners from different countries of the world (beautiful and every day a different uniform of the waiters), a grill every evening and candles on the tables. DELICIOUS! YOUNG STAFF, everyone tries. On the second day, they already greet you and know you by name! AND OF COURSE THE MOST DELICIOUS THIS IS DATES!!!!!! ! ! !
MINUSES
PLASTIC GLASSES on the beach! ! ! If this is critical for you.
WI-FI: free in the lobby, and the signal was excellent there.
TERRITORY.
PROS:
Very big and beautiful. On the first day, I advise you to slowly walk behind the 7th building, entire mini streets in flowering bushes.
The staff makes a noticeable effort to keep the area in order.
MINUSES:
Mushrooms on the beach need to be touched up ...
ROOM:
PROS:
A large room with a comfortable bed (even more comfortable than at home) slept well, blackout curtains blocked our view of the sea and the morning sun, snow-white linen, various figures from towels! SEA VIEW!! ! ! ! ++++++ REMOVED CORRECTLY! ! ! MINIBAR REPLENISHED! ! !
MINUSES: I had to change the room (Firstly, there were two separate beds! ! ! Secondly, it turned out to be completely uncleaned, thirdly, not a single socket worked there. closer to friends) the room was changed without problems, and without additional payments. OUR second room was in order, everything worked. The only aspect was that it was very noticeable BEFORE US THERE PEOPLE LIVED ...AND BEFORE THEM, too) FOR WHY, all the bathhouses were completely absent accessories, except for bathrobes, no slippers for you, no shampoos.
A call to the reception did not give anything, but my request was heard by the cleaner, although he brought me only shampoo and gel, and thanks for that. NEAR FRIENDS, everything was brought without reminders, I just don’t know why, we behaved quietly and calmly. THE LACK OF SLIPPERS AND SHAMPOO upset me a little, I did not take either the first or the last with me from home (
FREE ENTERTAINMENT:
PROS:
Evening show programs were held every evening in the conference hall. Table tennis, table football, beach tennis, billiards, game consoles, giant chess, catamarans, canoes, snorkeling equipment, outdoor jacuzzis, gym.
CONS hotel for a relaxing holiday, disco 2.5 people. The contingent in the hotel is more mature. If you are looking for parties until the morning, you are definitely not here, firstly, the animation is software here, and secondly, there is nothing within walking distance behind the hotel.
VERY annoys the staff with their constant offers to go to a beauty salon, go on a safari, book a photo session, etc. I just wanted to sunbathe, swim, sleep : -) it's really very difficult to get rid of them.
CONCLUSION: HOTEL is good if you are not picky about small things. The HOTEL is beautiful, with good cuisine, for my taste, moderately active animation, warm pools and a gorgeous beach line. FOR EGYPT! HURGHADA is really one of the best hotels! ! ! ! WE LIKED. We saw the minuses, but were quite satisfied with the pluses, and there are more of them! ! !
TOURS
LUXOR from a street agency for $60. per person (with the HASHIPSUT temple in the price) SUPER! ! ! VERY LIKE IT! ! !
Dolphin House (swimming with dolphins and a stop for snorkeling on a snow-white yacht, plus lunch) from the tour operator 30 USD. for 1 person EVERYTHING WAS not deceived, they really swam with dolphins! The reefs are beautiful, the food is tolerable, the yacht is class, the weather…. as the sailors say - complete calm).
The RED SEA is amazing! It deserves to be admired. EGYPT is a country of contrasts and beautiful fish, and All inclusive we love so much…
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