Top sigths of Egypt
Cairo, the capital of the country, remains the most popular tourist destination. The city is rich in various places of interest and numerous museums. A visit to Cairo is also a great way to get acquainted with Egyptian culture. The list of most famous architect objects includes the Saladin Citadel of Cairo, Luxor temples and Al Azar University. When it comes to museums, the most famous and frequently visited one is the Museum of Egypt that exhibits large collections of archaeological and historical findings. The “newest” artefacts exhibited are at least two thousand years old. … OpenChapters of the guide to Sharm el-Sheikh
Sharm el-Sheikh sightseeing
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 of nature, Ras Mohammed, but the other neighbor of this place is no less beautiful - Nabq National Park. The resort is famous by its very hot desert climate. It is true that in winter (January-February) nights here are rather … Open
Attractions and active leisure
Holidays in Sharm El Sheikh would be incomplete without shopping; Old Market is the most popular and colorful. Here you can buy the most popular souvenirs, including hookahs and essential oils, as well as cosmetics and perfumes, beautiful plates with local style ornament and papyri. A walk through the local national parks will be an unforgettable adventure; there are two of them in the city, Ras Mohammed and Nabq. … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
Travelers accustomed to attending modest dining places are sure to enjoy the national restaurant Gad. It can be described as Egyptian fast food; the restaurant offers simple and affordable food. Traditional ful, sandwiches and attractive entrees, simple and easy desserts are sure to please hungry travelers. Gad is situated in the immediate vicinity of the hotel complex, so its main visitors are tourists. It's worth … Open
Traditions and mentality of Sharm el-Sheikh
There is also the Little Italy in Sharm El Sheikh; that’s the second name of Il Mercato street. It is also a very attractive place, where you can visit a lot of interesting shops and entertainment venues. As for typical Egyptian areas, the Old Town is still the undisputed leader; it enjoys continued popularity among shoppers. Tourists wishing to explore this picturesque area have to be ready for the ultimate … Open
Travel guide to Sharm el-Sheikh
Trips to Tiran are very popular with nature admirers. The island is desert and distinguished by its admirable natural beauties. On the territory of the island, there are interesting hiking routes, so you can see exotic plants and animals that even don’t afraid of people at all. Near the island, there are four coral reefs, so divers really love vacationing here. Another popular attraction is St. … Open
Advices for travellers
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 … Open