Impressions from Egypt

Written: 24 august 2011
Travel time: 4 — 11 november 2010
Who does the author recommend the hotel to?: For families with children
Your rating of this hotel:
7.0
from 10
Hotel ratings by criteria:
Rooms: 8.0
Service: 7.0
Cleanliness: 8.0
Food: 7.0
Amenities: 8.0
Almost a year has passed since the trip and again I was drawn to Egypt. Taken by the travel agency Tez-tour. From her only positive emotions: an attentive guide Mukhamed, a comfortable bus, there are discounts on excursions, on the way they gave out a bottle of water. We went to Cairo, to the pyramids and to the museum. The pyramids were shocking, but in the museum everyone was running, only 2 hours for the tour, some fell behind and were not expected (they check bags at the entrance, scissors, cameras, nail files are not allowed). In general, the museum almost did not remain in the memory.
Now about the hotel. The room overlooks the road and the security guard, but the noise is not heard, they closed the balcony (so that mosquitoes do not stick), turn on the air conditioner and sleep peacefully. They asked for 7 bucks for the room (there weren’t any more small ones). You can’t hear the neighbors, since the rooms are in contact with a maximum of one wall, our room is only a corner. A very interesting project. There was also a problem with the safe, the instructions were not very clear, but the staff immediately responded to a request for help. In general, the staff is friendly. Didn't like the staff at the Mexican restaurant. They looked at us condescendingly and condescendingly. The Germans were sitting next to us, beside them they were bending. The food seemed yesterday to me, we ate almost nothing.
Didn't really understand when to go to breakfast. We were told that the blue bracelets were from 10 in the morning, we did this for the first days, and then we went at 8, and nothing was kicked out. The menu is varied but unique. There were not enough days to try everything, and the possibilities of the body are limited. Beer diluted to non-alcoholic, only aftertaste, stronger tequila, wine so-so, cocktails near the pool and on the beach are also weak. Enjoyed the dinner very much. Tablecloths are covered, a grill is being prepared on the terrace, something else is being cooked on an open fire. Everything is a little theatrical, but beautiful.

We only managed to swim in the pool. They went to the sea only for the fish. The child really liked to feed them like chickens - from the hands. The reef itself is simply amazing. When you put your face in the mask into the water for the first time, it simply takes your breath away: the water is pure, the fish are of fantastic colors, sizes, shapes, the bottom is not visible, and therefore the full impression of flying in space. The water was always 26-28 degrees, it was impossible to pull the child out of the water.
Walking in the evening along the road came to local shops. It is better for a woman not to go alone. It is impossible to get rid of the Arabs. Everywhere beckoning, almost grabbed by the hand, straining strongly. But everywhere you can bargain. They start from 100 dollars, and you can buy for 10. A lot of spices, for every taste, jewelry, souvenirs. In general, we plan to go again, even if the political situation returns to normal.
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