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Where is the best way to get to Cairo?
Hello! We want to go to Egypt in January. There are 2 goals, relax and go to Cairo for a tour. Tell me from where closer and faster to get to Cairo, from Sharm or Hurghada? Thanks in advance! And also if from Sharm, what would you recommend from hotels, you are interested in 4 * and the first coastline .. well, and preferably inexpensive.
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C X and W to Cairo are almost the same: 6-7 hours.
"Inexpensive hotel" - how much? On the first coastline .. miracles, in principle, do not happen))
"Inexpensive hotel" - how much? On the first coastline .. miracles, in principle, do not happen))
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answered 14 years ago
I agree that it does not happen, but I just want to know the options already tested. And from them to dig, for the money I still don’t know for sure.
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answered 14 years ago
They say from Sharm. We were driving from Hurghada - I can’t say that I liked the night crossing ...
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answered 14 years ago
from Sharm or Hurghada it is almost the same to go to Cairo
relatively inexpensive 4 * in Sharm, moreover, on the first line - I doubt it ...
and the short-range second line will suit? If yes
see Sunrise 4* in Sharm
the second line there is quite close,
just across the road from Sunrise 5* on the first line
relatively inexpensive 4 * in Sharm, moreover, on the first line - I doubt it ...
and the short-range second line will suit? If yes
see Sunrise 4* in Sharm
the second line there is quite close,
just across the road from Sunrise 5* on the first line
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answered 14 years ago
Sharm-Hurghada - equally purple. from Sharma to Luxor to swim chtol =)
not expensive will be in Nabq. far from the center, little entertainment outside the territory, a lot of wind and the reef is not very convenient. see from Sea Life, Nubian Village.
not expensive will be in Nabq. far from the center, little entertainment outside the territory, a lot of wind and the reef is not very convenient. see from Sea Life, Nubian Village.
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answered 14 years ago
The distance is almost the same, the difference is 40 km, Sharm is a little further away, but this is not significant. The presence of a tunnel along the Suez Canal is essential, sometimes there are traffic jams.
And yet, in January Sharm is better, the resort is protected from the wind by mountains. And I don’t advise Nabq in January, also because of the wind and current, you can’t swim in the sea.
And yet, in January Sharm is better, the resort is protected from the wind by mountains. And I don’t advise Nabq in January, also because of the wind and current, you can’t swim in the sea.
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answered 14 years ago
It was not expensive Seti Charm, now I don’t know, look.
Regarding Cairo, take into account that you can fly from Sharm by plane.
Regarding Cairo, take into account that you can fly from Sharm by plane.
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answered 14 years ago
From Hurghada it is also possible by plane, it takes 40 minutes to fly to Cairo. It is much more comfortable than by bus, but the price is correspondingly higher. From Hurghada last year such an excursion cost 260 dollars.
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answered 14 years ago
Thanks for the clarification about the distance of the journey and where it is better to go in January :) Another question, I heard there are 2 day excursions Cairo-Alexandria ... Has anyone traveled? Tolerable and is it worth it?
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answered 14 years ago
I traveled, but on my own. Therefore, I will not say about excursions.
But the cities are really worth visiting. It's a completely different Egypt))
But the cities are really worth visiting. It's a completely different Egypt))
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answered 14 years ago
Cairo-Alex is better to go yourself. the travel agency will ask for a good amount, and will roll around all the local shops. there is a train from cairo to alex. drive 2 hours. the schedule is convenient. prices the same.
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answered 14 years ago
They just thought it was a tour just because they would listen to the guide .. The local shops are not at all interesting)) the purpose of the trip is not for shopping .. Could you describe your route for the Cairo-Alex trip, with specific points of departure and places to visit))) how where to get .... Unless of course it does not make it difficult!
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answered 14 years ago
Unfortunately, most of my trip report has been lost forever, so I can partially tell you something ...
At the bus station in Sharma bought a ticket to Cairo.
Carrier: East Delta Travel.
Bus VIP class.
At 00:00.
Cost: 80 pounds.
The bus is bad. It is better to buy from the Go Bus company. The price is the same, but the level is much higher. We got them back.
At the bus station in Sharma bought a ticket to Cairo.
Carrier: East Delta Travel.
Bus VIP class.
At 00:00.
Cost: 80 pounds.
The bus is bad. It is better to buy from the Go Bus company. The price is the same, but the level is much higher. We got them back.
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answered 14 years ago
we left Sharm at 24.00 by bus. 80 pounds ticket. with a stop for coffee. in Cairo were at 6 am. there they took a taxi and drove to the center, the area of the largest market, the Mosque forgot whose (sorry). then the mosque of Ibn Tulun, then the Citadel. from there to the largest shopping center City Stars (it seems). then the free program. then Neil. we didn’t get to Coptic Cairo, got stuck in a traffic jam!! checked into a hotel near Giza. on the trail. day at 7 am train to Alexandria. at 9 am there. and traveled to all places with the help of a guidebook. at 6pm back to Cairo. sleep. got up at 6 in the morning. at 7 am were at the Pyramids. entrance 60 pounds. and walked there for 3-4 hours. then the Sphinx. from there by taxi to Saqqara. It's VERY beautiful there. drive 60-100 km. Well, in the evening back to Sharm. GoBus bus. 100 pounds with food and non-stop! something like that. could mess something up
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answered 14 years ago
--City Stars mall --
they say you can buy good sweaters made of camel yarn there, is that so?
Are there any items out there that you would like to buy?
I understand that Gudik and Anetka-gan traveled together. Wasn't it scary for two young beautiful girls to travel alone in a Muslim country? Or is everything a little different in Cairo and Alexandria? What was the language of communication? Did you book hotels in advance or just come in and check in?
they say you can buy good sweaters made of camel yarn there, is that so?
Are there any items out there that you would like to buy?
I understand that Gudik and Anetka-gan traveled together. Wasn't it scary for two young beautiful girls to travel alone in a Muslim country? Or is everything a little different in Cairo and Alexandria? What was the language of communication? Did you book hotels in advance or just come in and check in?
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answered 14 years ago
I posted part of the report here. Moderators will check everything, then look at my blog))
City Stars is a large shopping center with absolutely not cheap prices. It is better to buy anything at Khan el Khalili (market).
Traveling is absolutely not scary. Everywhere adequate people who are happy (i.e. for a certain bakshtsh)) will tell and show everything. Even the guards will conduct a tour for a pound so 2))
In Cairo and Alexander everything is different. This is another, parallel Egypt. And Alex is absolutely not the same as Cairo.
The language is English-Arabic.
I blogged about hotels. Dealt with him on the spot. For the rooms upon arrival you can bargain. If you order online, it will probably cost 5 times more...
City Stars is a large shopping center with absolutely not cheap prices. It is better to buy anything at Khan el Khalili (market).
Traveling is absolutely not scary. Everywhere adequate people who are happy (i.e. for a certain bakshtsh)) will tell and show everything. Even the guards will conduct a tour for a pound so 2))
In Cairo and Alexander everything is different. This is another, parallel Egypt. And Alex is absolutely not the same as Cairo.
The language is English-Arabic.
I blogged about hotels. Dealt with him on the spot. For the rooms upon arrival you can bargain. If you order online, it will probably cost 5 times more...
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answered 14 years ago
absolutely not scary. even safer and quieter than in the tourist zone. because there are more devout Muslims in cairo alexa, and they have respect for a woman, and they can’t just approach. The kids took pictures with us. Yes, and we dressed not defiantly - jeans-sneakers. windbreakers. a shawl just in case (for mosques it is obligatory on the head)
in city stars we only ate. we are not shopping =)
in city stars we only ate. we are not shopping =)
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answered 14 years ago
That's why you shout caps lock like that))))
Good people can't help but rejoice)
Good people can't help but rejoice)
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answered 14 years ago
oh, could have been a little more modest. I offer tours from Gudik+Anetka =) cheap and cheerful!
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answered 14 years ago
== tours from Gudik+Anetka =) cheap and cheerful!==
I support with both hands. After your independent trip to Cairo, some will think, why not try to follow in your footsteps? And no one will drag you to the "alabaster factory"
I support with both hands. After your independent trip to Cairo, some will think, why not try to follow in your footsteps? And no one will drag you to the "alabaster factory"
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answered 14 years ago
If we are in Egi at the same time, we can even take a company ... with great pleasure))
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answered 14 years ago
Gudik+Anetka =) I admire you, we somehow don't risk ourselves, and especially for the practical advice that you gave to Papa74 (the best leader of this and other sites)
By the way, I added in Photoshop the inscriptions of many cafes, markets and beaches, as well as wild beaches, on one map from the site - it turned out like a guide, and has already helped many to navigate the area of Sharma-Khadaba.
By the way, I added in Photoshop the inscriptions of many cafes, markets and beaches, as well as wild beaches, on one map from the site - it turned out like a guide, and has already helped many to navigate the area of Sharma-Khadaba.
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answered 14 years ago
and some people think we are crazy and stupid =)
although we have proven that it is better, cheaper, more convenient and more interesting.
I take chocolate medals =)
although we have proven that it is better, cheaper, more convenient and more interesting.
I take chocolate medals =)
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answered 14 years ago
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"... added in Photoshop the inscriptions of many cafes, markets and beaches, as well as wild beaches - it turned out like a guide."
It's just great! And on what card? Wikimapia?
"... added in Photoshop the inscriptions of many cafes, markets and beaches, as well as wild beaches - it turned out like a guide."
It's just great! And on what card? Wikimapia?
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answered 14 years ago
So far only at home, but I send it to everyone by mail
sent three today
sent three today
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answered 14 years ago
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