1. Travelers going for a trip in winter should definitely bring along some warm clothes. The fact is that at night the temperature often drops to +15 C, so this stuff will be useful to fans of evening walks.
2. Despite the fact that in summer the temperature seldom falls below 40 degrees, the heat doesn’t strike. It’s better to go for long walks and excursions in the morning; in the afternoon travelers are recommended to spend time indoors.
3. Sharm El Sheikh has well-developed intercity bus service. Tourists with sufficient amount of time can make a trip to Cairo; a journey will take about 7 hours. Hurghada is easily reached by ferry in just 1.5 hours.
4. The most common form of public transport is shuttle bus; buses are cruising streets from early morning until late at night with less than 5 minutes interval. Some of large hotels have their own buses; holidaymakers always can take a taxi too. Regardless of the type of transport, it’s better to specify the fare in advance.
6. Tourists who plan to visit local beaches are sure to buy special beach shoes. Not all local beaches provide an opportunity to swim freely without shoes, as there are corals. Note, that there are no corals at Sharm El Maya Bay.
7. Given that not all beaches are free of corals, it’s not always possible to have a rest with children there. Typically, equipped beaches of upscale hotels are the best for families.
This is the most wonderful resort of the Red Sea. Sheikh Bay is protected by Sinai Mountains on the northwest. The town borders with the national park on the southwest. This is a true wonder … Open
Egypt: travelling advices
10. Bargaining is accepted in the country. If the seller agreed to sell the goods at the price offered by the tourist, one should finish haggling and make a purchase.11. In Egypt, it is strictly forbidden to photograph any military facilities.
12. Picking up fragments of corals and historical monuments from the ground is not allowed.
13. On Egyptian beaches, women are not allowed to sunbathe topless. Violation of this rule may result in arrest. … Open