Первый раз в Египте и в Домине. First time in Egypt and Domino.

Coral Bay Sultan returned from Domina a few days ago. At first we bought a tour to another building of this hotel - Aquamarine Pool. From the airport drove 15-20 minutes. We were settled relatively quickly, we had to wait an hour and a half. The room was given in the building № 55, on the second floor with a beautiful view of the pool and the sea. No money was given at the reception. After settling in, we went to lunch to look for our canteen called Coral. But it took me 15 minutes, if not more. I must say that the territory is taffeta, each on its own route, and, in principle, the dining room could be reached. But for us, the newcomers, it was a mystery where the taf-taff goes. So we went on foot.
Coral dining room really corresponds to the word "dining room" and some completely uncomfortable. Although the choice of dishes was normal - did it seem so to us out of hunger…
I don't know how for whom, but for us I didn't want to spend 15 minutes several times a day on the road - to get to the beach and the dining room. So we went to the reception to ask for another building. We were given the choice of Aquamarine Beach - from the same dining room Coral and Sultan - from another dining room and its own beach and pontoon. They chose the Sultan (building №47), paid $ 132 and moved. The room is standard and exactly as in Aquamarine Pool was - but pulls not on the stated 5, but on a solid 4. But still, frankly, did not regret - a cozy dining room 5 minutes walk, a good beach, which is 3 minutes, a pontoon. From the beach there is an entrance to the water.

Now in detail about the rest.
Food: We had enough of everything. They fed well - the pasta is very tasty (since half of the hotel is Italian, it was cooked on conscience), in the evening grilled - vegetables, meat, fish.
There have always been soups, feta, different types of hard cheese, rice, yogurt, potatoes, toast, meat, omelets, pancakes, fresh vegetables, squid, some of their national dishes. Of the fruits were canned peaches, dates, persimmons, apples, pamelas, oranges, melons, bananas, pomegranates. There is a lot of baking. In general, the choice of food has always been - it is unrealistic to stay hungry. By the way, tea and coffee here were free from morning till night.
Room and cleaning: cleaned daily. Slippers and bathrobes were brought on request. In the Sultan's building, unlike the Aquamarine Pool, the bar was replenished daily with two bottles of water and 4 jars of carbonated drinks. In-room complimentary safe.
beach: both Sultana and central - good. And there, and there is a sunset. There were always enough sunbeds, towels on the beach too. You could walk on any beach. Wi-Fi is free.
Territory very large and beautiful. That's where the taf-taffs came in.
It was interesting to travel to see other buildings, and sometimes, when I was lazy to go to the central beach or the reception - also approached.
Entertainment: There was animation every day - very good. There was also various entertainment on the beach and by the pools. In the evening - paid disco. For a fee, you could buy tickets to the concerts that took place immediately in the territory of Domina - famous and not very famous singers came.
Shopping: There are many shops in the area where you can buy everything from masks, swimwear, swimming trunks, magnets to jewelry. Bargain, gentlemen. Dropped and twice the stated price.
Excursions: tour operator Odeon offers a lot of them. Took two. The first - a review evening - $ 30 from the nose. They talk about it very nicely, but do not enter.

You will be taken to the mosque (do not get in the middle), to the church (let in the middle), then to the local restaurant - where you will be given a choice of meat or fish menu.
They took two shrimps, a crab, two pieces of fish and three spoons of rice. Plus soup and a bottle of water. All. Then we were taken to the old town, where "you can walk for more than an hour and buy souvenirs and gifts. " In fact, you will be brought to a certain store - Pink House, get a discount - 35% and give time only 40 minutes - just to shop here. We immediately left the store, at the exit an Arab with indignation that we will not take anything here, snatched back this coupon. We only managed to drop by the Pharmacy nearby - buy Depurdent and Miswak pasta - very good, I'll tell you, both - for $ 7. And run to get spices and tea. There was also a check-in at the candy store, where we weren't ready to pay $ 50 for a couple of packs of sweets. And singing fountains - on Soho Street.
The street itself is very interesting - where to walk, many shops, cafes, people… In general, beautiful. But we were thrown there for about half an hour - to look at a small musical fountain.
And the music itself, and the fountain - in itself. Whether or not to go on this tour is up to you. But we were frankly sorry for the $ 60 we paid for it.
The second excursion is a moto safari. For $ 55 for two - that is, two on an ATV. It was already more interesting. But, true, you will not be able to defile the desert. Ahead is a guide. Therefore restrains all ardent desire to pull behind, to lawn.
Among whom you will have a rest. These are Russians and Italians. And there are about 50 to 50 of them. There are very few Ukrainians. We "spoke Russian" and there were no clashes with the Russians. However, sometimes they looked at the aliens - then either quietly bordered and walked away, or led the ear in our direction.
Of course, bold copies roamed with T-shirts Putin - our president, Russia, Sochi… Honestly, I regretted not taking any of our symbols. Sometimes sellers in stores, hearing that they were from Ukraine, asked if there was a flag or a magnet to give them.

But among the crowd of Russians on the tour to be only two Ukrainians, you know, not very nice. It was so for us. You may have a different situation.
Eviction at 12 o'clock. The bracelets are cut immediately. All food and drinks after payment. We had a transfer at 17.00. They asked if we could have lunch (lunch from 1 p. m. ). At the reception, the Arab asked: did you have time to have lunch on the first day of arrival? We answered yes. "Well, then you don't have lunch. " Like this. So maybe it makes sense to lie - and say it was just dinner. Maybe they will allow you to have lunch "because they are hanging" you missed your lunch.
In general, the holiday was a success! In Egypt for the first time, so we can not compare with other hotels.
But compared to Turkey, the food and condition of the rooms - on the Turkish 4-ku.
Have a good rest and choose the right hotel!