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We are going to Barcelo at the end of June on an all-inclusive basis
In general, this will be the first trip to Egypt, also with a child. I ask for advice: how to know what is possible and what is not: eat, do, drink, ask. Are there any general rules: what is charged extra and what is free? They write a lot about tips for cleaning: is it mandatory to pay or not? where to get small dollars or how to pay a tip? Do I need to take a circle for a child (does not swim very well) or are they given out there? What to do after being evicted from the room, and the plane is in your evening ... How much money do you need to take with you at a minimum if you don’t go on excursions, but only enjoy the sea (after all, not counting the departure and arrival, there are only seven days :( In short, is there a person who can answer such simple (but difficult questions for me) I will be grateful.
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The first thing I want to recommend is not to believe the guide's bikes, you don't need to fill out any registration form, you don't need any additional registration. Only if you are from Kazakhstan, you need to register there when buying a visa.
No permits are required for excursions.
Do not believe fairy tales about danger, guides like to scare, everything is calm here.
Read reviews of free city tours and shopping. learn a lot.
Leave a tip at will, but I recommend that rest from this will only become more beautiful.
Take a circle for a child, they don’t give anything.
Check-out from the room at 12 o'clock, you can either extend it for an additional fee, many hotels do not remove your bracelet from you and you can use the services of the hotel.
Look at the money yourself, if you don’t go on excursions, then what do you want to spend on?
The first thing I want to recommend is not to believe the guide's bikes, you don't need to fill out any registration form, you don't need any additional registration. Only if you are from Kazakhstan, you need to register there when buying a visa.
No permits are required for excursions.
Do not believe fairy tales about danger, guides like to scare, everything is calm here.
Read reviews of free city tours and shopping. learn a lot.
Leave a tip at will, but I recommend that rest from this will only become more beautiful.
Take a circle for a child, they don’t give anything.
Check-out from the room at 12 o'clock, you can either extend it for an additional fee, many hotels do not remove your bracelet from you and you can use the services of the hotel.
Look at the money yourself, if you don’t go on excursions, then what do you want to spend on?
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answered 7 years ago
Only perhaps to swim (underwater world), but where to put my daughter at this moment or children of 9 years old can also dive? And how much does this tour cost?
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answered 7 years ago
Upon arrival in Sharm el-Sheikh at the airport, you must first fill out the Declaration. Nothing complicated. On a pink form (will be issued), rewrite the data from the passport. Hucksters will pester you to help - don't be fooled, fill it out yourself. Then passport control. You have only seven days, you do not plan excursions. So you don't need a visa. At passport control you will say that "Only Sinai". The hotel will quickly figure out what's what. There is a sandy entry into the water on the beach, for a child you need to take either armlets or a circle ... the beach is good. Protective shoes are not needed, the sandy bottom is good. You need to take money with you, but not in order to tip or shop ... just in case of a fire (this is abroad). Tipping is not required. But!!! When registering and settling (you will arrive early, and the settlement is from 14:00), you will have to give 15 ... 20 dollars, otherwise they will stay until 14:00. If the plane is in the evening, and the room is evicted at 12:00, then you will have to pay extra to stay in the room.
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answered 7 years ago
For a tip (if there are no small dollars), and you want to thank, exchange a little, 10..15.. dollars. to their Egyptian pound... 1 dollar = 17.67 pounds (1 EGP =0.0566 USD). They take pounds...
The most important question - do not forget to take some medicines (for the child), decide for yourself. Pack less things - shorts, swimwear and flip flops ...
The most important question - do not forget to take some medicines (for the child), decide for yourself. Pack less things - shorts, swimwear and flip flops ...
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answered 7 years ago
Thank you very much!!!! everything is available written!
And if we want to buy some souvenirs, is it better to go to a hotel or go to the city?
And if we want to buy some souvenirs, is it better to go to a hotel or go to the city?
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answered 7 years ago
There is a sandy desert behind the fence. What city? This is Nabq, along the coast there are fences and hotels ... Naama Bay, where all civilization is, is far away. Don't waste your time on these empty trips. Seven days is not enough...
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answered 7 years ago
For souvenirs you need to go to the Old City, 5-6 $ for a taxi maximum. The most important market, but bargain anyway
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answered 7 years ago
There 20..25 km and back (by taxi) with a child. Yes, there are three ... four hours - here you have the whole day and disappeared. Well, look at the oriental flavor, buy something unnecessary, as always.
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answered 7 years ago
Yes, you are right :) If the tour was a ball for a month, we could see everything :)
How hot is it at the end of June? or bearable? And in general, in what month is it best to fly to Egypt so that there is a warm sea (+26 and above)
How hot is it at the end of June? or bearable? And in general, in what month is it best to fly to Egypt so that there is a warm sea (+26 and above)
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answered 7 years ago
The best months for a holiday in Egypt: April, May and October, November.
Excursions in June-September are only by sea, in no case deep into the continent - you can "die from the heat".
The list of medicines must include gastric drugs of all kinds, incl. and to adapt anything. By the way, once a doctor advised me, when I had an unusual diet on vacation, to take a glass of Cola daily "on my chest", it contains some ingredient that is beneficial for the stomach, unless of course Cola is diluted with tap water, and this happens in Egypt: )
Yes, and about water, only bottled, for washing fruits, too ...
Excursions in June-September are only by sea, in no case deep into the continent - you can "die from the heat".
The list of medicines must include gastric drugs of all kinds, incl. and to adapt anything. By the way, once a doctor advised me, when I had an unusual diet on vacation, to take a glass of Cola daily "on my chest", it contains some ingredient that is beneficial for the stomach, unless of course Cola is diluted with tap water, and this happens in Egypt: )
Yes, and about water, only bottled, for washing fruits, too ...
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answered 7 years ago
We were in Barcelo in March, so the impressions are fresh.
1. Do not forget a few pens - fill out migration cards at the airport faster and do not waste time standing in line.
2. At the airport, it is better to buy a SIM card from a local operator for $ 5 - you will not have problems with the Internet and communication. In the hotel Wi-Fi pulls only at the reception,
3. On the first or second day upon arrival, the guide meets, explains your rights, and issues a list of excursions. From my own experience - you can take a free tour of the city, takes half a day, visit a mosque, a Coptic temple, an oil factory and at the end - a souvenir bazaar. Buses are air-conditioned, so the heat does not annoy.
4. For a child, take a circle or sleeves so as not to spend money in place. On the territory there is a children's pool, a game center and good animators - the child will definitely not be bored.
5. About surcharges. If you want to settle before 14-00 - you will have to pay extra, they also pay extra for rooms with private pools - but that's your choice.
1. Do not forget a few pens - fill out migration cards at the airport faster and do not waste time standing in line.
2. At the airport, it is better to buy a SIM card from a local operator for $ 5 - you will not have problems with the Internet and communication. In the hotel Wi-Fi pulls only at the reception,
3. On the first or second day upon arrival, the guide meets, explains your rights, and issues a list of excursions. From my own experience - you can take a free tour of the city, takes half a day, visit a mosque, a Coptic temple, an oil factory and at the end - a souvenir bazaar. Buses are air-conditioned, so the heat does not annoy.
4. For a child, take a circle or sleeves so as not to spend money in place. On the territory there is a children's pool, a game center and good animators - the child will definitely not be bored.
5. About surcharges. If you want to settle before 14-00 - you will have to pay extra, they also pay extra for rooms with private pools - but that's your choice.
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answered 7 years ago
6. On the day of departure, the room will have to be vacated by 12-00, if you want to stay in the room, you will have to pay an extra $10 per hour. If you don’t pay, you can leave things in a storage room, sunbathe further, and then change into a spa. BUT - your bracelet will be cut off at 12-00, so you will be left without lunch. As a way out - one person hands over the number, the second one remains with the bracelet.
Keep in mind that airport departure times change frequently, so it's best to have some extra cash for unexpected hotel stays.
7. Be sure to take a remedy for burns - burn in such a sun, no matter how you protect yourself. You also need to have something for allergies and various stomach preparations - it’s better to let them not come in handy than to run to the local pharmacy.
8. Drink only bottled water! She brushes her teeth and wash vegetables,
9. Tips can not be given, especially in a restaurant - the waiters serve normally anyway, in any case, we had no problems with this.
Have a nice rest!
Keep in mind that airport departure times change frequently, so it's best to have some extra cash for unexpected hotel stays.
7. Be sure to take a remedy for burns - burn in such a sun, no matter how you protect yourself. You also need to have something for allergies and various stomach preparations - it’s better to let them not come in handy than to run to the local pharmacy.
8. Drink only bottled water! She brushes her teeth and wash vegetables,
9. Tips can not be given, especially in a restaurant - the waiters serve normally anyway, in any case, we had no problems with this.
Have a nice rest!
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answered 7 years ago
In order not to burn out, arm yourself with a cream from 30 and above, take long-sleeved HB shirts for yourself and your child. By the way, we sunbathe only in the shade, the tan is perfectly taken and lasts longer. Ordinary panthenol in the evenings will help if you bake.
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answered 7 years ago
I read that it will be very hot :( and I have already paid for the tour. What should I do? Return and change to other dates or fly? Calm me down or vice versa ....
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answered 7 years ago
Oh well, don't panic :) We also went at the end of June-beginning of July. But you have a hotel on the 1st line, there will be a constant breeze from the sea, but we had the 3rd one and nothing was baked :) From 11.00 to 16.00 do not climb out into the sun and everything will be OK
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answered 7 years ago
Good afternoon! I have not been to this hotel yet, but I have already been to Egypt more than once, we rested in July, in the very heat, in a hotel next door. Don't worry, the hotel is located so that there is a constant wind blowing there, which greatly reduces the heat. So, the heat is not much worse than in megacities, but it is much better tolerated)))) I will immediately give advice about medicines. Be sure to take the imodium. I don’t know what kind of intestinal infection is there, but I’m lucky that I caught it on the last day, therefore, I didn’t ruin my vacation. NOTHING helped!!!!!! Second, something for a cold, no matter how strange it sounds. I caught a cold under the air conditioner (((((We didn’t take anything cold, because somehow we couldn’t imagine this. I strongly advise you not to touch something in the sea, the sea is alive, very alive))) but a lot of it is poisonous. No , it's absolutely safe if you don't climb yourself)))) Most importantly, upon arrival, buy masks and corals. Without this, rest here loses its meaning.
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You will be offered a free sightseeing tour. I absolutely do not advise you. This is to lose half a day in the heat, in a minibus. In fact, from useful and interesting, you will be taken to the church and to the memorial. The rest of the time you will be taken to shops (not very cheap), with very intrusive sellers, so that you buy something. Don't waste your time on this. In 15 minutes walk from the hotel, there is a market. It works around the clock. Everything can be found there. We went there in the evening, so as not to get hot and not to waste time at sea. Since, in the evening they don’t have buyers at all, the bargaining is very good))))) On the territory of the hotel, as a rule, shops are more expensive, although no one has canceled the bargaining.
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answered 7 years ago
Take excursions on a yacht by the sea, an unforgettable experience. They cost no more than $ 20.00, this is so that you understand the order of prices. Do not be fooled by guides from tour operators. They sell for a lot more. BUT!!!! refusing at the very beginning, catching the guide the next day, and saying that they were ready to pay this much, the price was reduced twice. Forgive me if I offend someone's feelings, but only Arabs are worse than our tourists (((therefore, if you take an excursion on a yacht, specify what kind of group it will be. We were in Russian-speaking and with Italians. Therefore, everything was quiet, peaceful and decently.Our acquaintances got with the Arabs and said that it was a nightmare.I hope something is useful, have a good rest.
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answered 7 years ago
Thanks everyone for the replies!!!!! They reassured me :) and they wrote a lot of useful things for me, because in general I’m flying for the first time and everything from the above is useful for me !!! Thanks :)
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answered 7 years ago
And another question: does this hotel have shower gels, shampoos, or do I have to take my own? And water put every day or not?
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answered 7 years ago
Shower gels, like shampoos, are very specific. I have blonde-dyed hair that requires extra care at sea. Therefore, I carry everything with me. Gels are also usually not very ((((Masks cost around $ 5.00, so see for yourself where it makes sense to buy them. Water is available in all hotels, don’t worry. The only thing is that it’s from the tap sea water is flowing, desalinated, which I would not recommend brushing your teeth.Therefore, it is advisable to keep an eye on the supply of water in the refrigerator.We are just going to this hotel, therefore, I can’t answer for sure, but I never had problems with water, I went and asked at the bartender, if not enough.
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answered 7 years ago
Shampoo must be taken with your own - why the hair needs an extra shock.
Gels are put out daily in the rooms, but the service staff mercilessly dilutes them with water, for a one-time shower for one person is enough.
Drinking water is provided daily, a 2-liter bottle for two. If not enough - you can dial in the bar at the reception or in the dining room - no problem.
In addition, one-time bags of coffee, white and brown sugar and several types of tea are added to the room daily (we had four types),
Once during the entire stay in the bathroom they put a box with a shower cap and a pumice stone.
Gels are put out daily in the rooms, but the service staff mercilessly dilutes them with water, for a one-time shower for one person is enough.
Drinking water is provided daily, a 2-liter bottle for two. If not enough - you can dial in the bar at the reception or in the dining room - no problem.
In addition, one-time bags of coffee, white and brown sugar and several types of tea are added to the room daily (we had four types),
Once during the entire stay in the bathroom they put a box with a shower cap and a pumice stone.
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answered 7 years ago
I want to advise what to bring from inexpensive souvenirs: I know firsthand that wonderful herbs are grown in Egypt and have not yet learned how to add artificial additives to teas and spices. The so-called Hibiscus is also sold by weight, there are whole Hibiscus inflorescences, I highly recommend it. "Do not be fooled" by all kinds of aromatic oils, then you will not know what to do with them at home :) And I do not advise buying sweets (the same halva), in the heat there, no one guarantees quality and proper storage.
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answered 7 years ago