Кратко о главном! НГ в Египте Briefly about the main thing! NG in Egypt

New Year like all normal ordinary people always met at home. But this time we decided to try something new. By the time we woke up, it was already December 25 outside, naturally all the tour packages were sorted out and we were left with little choice. We stopped in Egypt, Sharm el-Sheikh. Literally bought the last 4 tickets and 31 were waiting for departure from Odessa. Of course, the situation at the airport was amazing, on the eve of NG, everyone had already managed, as they say in the movie AT THE SEA, to “roll”))) so the flight turned out to be fun and 3 and a half hours flew by like an instant.
The hotel we came across is not luxurious, but quite normal, although we, of course, overpaid for it in connection with the holiday (2100 for two instead of the usual $1200). So I advise, of course, to plan everything in advance, well, at least 2-3 weeks in advance. The ROYAL PARADISE 4 * hotel is the best of the rest on offer. So there was no choice. After reading the worst reviews, we were prepared for the worst, but to our surprise, the hotel was clean with a tidy area and more or less cultured staff. Frankly speaking, I generally think that people who go on vacation to countries such as Turkey, Egypt, etc. , should be prepared for a specific attitude from local residents. Well, they have such a culture of behavior !!! ! And there's nothing you can do about it.
So, about the hotel, they placed for an additional 10 dollars with a sea view at the end of the hotel, the room was cleaned, from the window there was a clear view of the sea and the side of the city - very beautiful. I want to note comfortable balconies (especially for those who smoke). Wide bed (though 2 small ones together), but the room is not small and comfortable. By the way, about water - in no case do not brush your teeth with it (we were even warned at the reception), the water they have everywhere is like that, let's say not very good. We bought a 5 liter bottle in a shop near the hotel.

About food - not bad, but to compare 4 in Crete, for example, trembles... You can live, there is a variety in stock, but not enough fruit.
Local drinks, drank only beer, LUXOR, not bad.
About the beach - about 5 minutes on foot down the hill, but even useful, although our company is lazy. It is better to lie at the top (see photo), as the sun goes down quickly. Animation also takes place at the bottom, but there is also at the top. Naturally fish sea). And the sea is class and fish. There is pantone. With this, everything is in order and there are a lot of sunbeds, there are enough places for everyone, a bit worn out mattresses, but the tents are always dry and clean.
About excursions - they took all the excursions through our tour operator in the hotel, more expensive, but at least some kind of guarantee.
Ras Mohammed - nature reserve, 6 hours, I really liked diving, just super, I advise. Here you can see fish that are not on the beach.
Submarine - especially for children and those who are afraid to dive. A million emotions!
Giza, Cairo - so we took a VIP tour, for 4 it is very convenient for more people. We had two drivers and an accompanying guide with us, upon arrival in Cairo we were met by a local guide. Knowledge of Russian and both of them are very good. If finances allow, do not save, take the VIP. You will be messed with from and to. So you, as people, will ride a minibus with your company and make stops whenever you want, and not in a crowd of 50 people !!! ! And the pyramids are worth it. So they drove around Cairo, there, of course, there’s nothing to see - the poor are alone. Dinner on the Nile - I really didn’t like it, stuffy ship and food for 3. Excursion, in general, very exhausting with a night move, so I advise you to plan it between relaxing on the beach.
Shopping home - thousands of magnets, for every taste, sand drawings in bottles - surprised, and also scored strawberries. However, that's all. Oils, I think it makes no sense to take, then if you have an allergy to someone to make a claim ? ! In my case, this is what happened.

In general, you should go on vacation with a good positive mood, and not look for various negative aspects of the hotel, etc. After all, you are going to rest, and not on a promotional tour)))).
Have a good holiday everyone!