Sharm El-Sheikh | Sharm El-Sheikh |
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Sharm El-Sheikh equals sun, sea, sand, water sports, shopping and entertainment, surrounded by the Bedouins, colourful tents, mountains and sea. In fact, with diving, snorkelling and windsurfing, horse and camel riding, desert safaris, and nearby the world famous Mount Sinai and the monastery of Saint Catherine, with so much on offer it is impossible for a visitor to ever suffer from boredom. It is the most extraordinary diving destination on the Red Sea. Imagine yourself in one of the most beautiful and famous deep sea diving paradises in the world...your dreams of crystal clear, warm water plus magnificent corals will be realised! An excursion to the national park of Ras Mohamed will add another experience and make your visit to Sharm El-Sheikh a very special one. Hotel Packages
Our ExpertHaving been born in Egypt, grown up there and worked in tourism as a tour leader for individuals and groups at one of the top ten Egyptian travel agencies, exclusively for 9 years for the British customers in my lovely country, I really feel I can call myself an expert! I moved to the UK and Miles Morgan Travel some 2 years ago. I can really help you make the most of any trip you are planning to Egypt – from a diving and relaxing at the Red Sea to desert safaris or Pharaonic and historical holidays down the Nile River to The Mediterranean elegance and World War II sites. I have probably been there and have first hand knowledge. Combine this with my contacts over there and that means you will get the very best price - I am the one stop shop for anything Egyptian.Our holidays, hotels and Nile cruises are luxurious and offering outstanding customer service, this means ultimate satisfaction and unforgettable experience. AHMED ClimateAutumn and winter:From Mid September to Mid March. Lovely warm weather, minimum temperature is 16 and maximum is 25, although it reaches 30’s at the Red Sea resorts. It is the perfect time to go. Despite rainy season, the average rainfall is 0 to 0.4 inches! Spring and summer: From Mid March to Mid September. Spring falls between Mid March to Mid June temperature and weather still pleasant with a temperature. Summer season is hot but with strong sea breeze and it can get intense in the south but it is dry heat which means very low humidity.
Local Information & RegulationsTimeGMT +2 Money Egyptian Pound (EGP) 1 Egyptian pound = 100 Piasters Note denominations: Piasters: 5, 10, 25, 50 Pounds: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 We do recommend travelers purchase Egyptian pounds before travelling. Credit and debit cards are acceptable at hotels and restaurants. It is hard to cash traveler cheques plus the commission rate is very high. Health Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Typhoid and Polio; all recommended in some circumstances eg travelers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural areas. Malaria is a very limited risk, exists only in Fayoum Oasis from June until October. (No reported cases since 1998). We do ask, however, that you check with your GP or travel clinic for the very latest advice. Language Arabic is the official language English, French, Italian, Spanish, German and Russian are widely spoken among hotel staff, tour leaders and by locals. Tipping Known as Baksheesh. Around 10% in restaurants and the same for tour guides, tour leaders and tourist van drivers. No tipping for taxis, bank staff, police, or after any form of shopping. Rules & regulations Departure tax is already included in your flight fare. Photography: please ask local’s permission before taking their pictures. Not allowed to photograph military sites or police in duty. Complaints: Always ask for the tourist police; at every hotel and by every historical place there are tourist police to help and deal with complaints. Electricity: 220V 50Hz Passports and visa You must hold a full machine readable British passport, with at least 6 months validity upon entry date. Visa is available on arrival, before passport control, costs 15 US Dollars per-person. No visa required for travelers going to Sharm El-Shiekh only. Enquire
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