Red Sea Holidays are a must for the serious water-sport lovers with
a fabulous coral reef for spectacular diving and snorkelling, and many
of the beachside hotels have direct access to the reef. There is so much
to do, from swimming with the dolphins to taking a camel ride with a
real Bedouin tribe.
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GENERAL INFO
Population: 68000000
Time Zone: GMT+2hours
Driving side: Right Hand Side
Languages: Arabic, and English in the main areas
Religion: Muslim and Christian minority
Emergency #: 122 – Police,
123 - Ambulance
SHARM EL SHEIKH ATTRACTIONS
Colored Canyon – A worthwhile day trip to the
middle of the desert takes one to these spectacular rock formations.
Rivers from
thousands of years ago gorged their way through the rock leaving different
colorful layers. A full day hike for the fairly fit.
Learn To Dive – There are many dive centers in
Sharm, most Hotels run a dive center or many can be located in Naama
Bay. They teach
beginners in their own training pool. You have a choice of wreck diving,
or why not try an underwater safari taking in some of the best coral
diving in
Egypt.
St Catherine’s – Also a day trip from Sharm, the
monastery sits on the peak of Mount Sinai, arguably the biblical place where
God spoke to Moses. It’s a climb for the fit (camels can be hired)
worthwhile starting
in the wee hours and reaching the summit for the sunrise.
HURGHADA ATTRACTIONS
Glass–bottom boats – All the Hotels will
be able to arrange this great excursion where you ca have a 2 hour underwater
adventure without getting wet. Spy on the fascinating underwater activities
from the comfort of the deck.
Red Sea Aquarium – Open 9am – 11pm daily, learn
to recognize the many species located on the reefs, a super outing for the
whole family.
Desert Safari – Many hotels run an inland safari, why
not experience the desert on these guided tours. They might even take you to
a Bedouin village for a cup of sweet mint tea and flat bread
TABA HEIGHTS ATTRACTIONS
The Monastery of St Catherine - This monastry was built
in the 6th century under the Roman Emperor justinian.This is one of the
oldest christian monasteries in the world. Well preserved in the monastery
one will find the Christian works of art which includes the second largest
library of illuminated manuscripts after the Vatican. A very small part
of the monastery is open to the public, for a very short time in the
morning. This trip is worth your while.
Mount Sinai (or Mountains of Moses) - This is a very sacred
place for the Muslims, Jews and Christians. Mount Sinai overlooks the Monastery
of St Catherine. Mount Sinai is 2285 metres high and it is very easy to clib
to the top. If you daring enough go by camel caravans or up the Steps of Repentance
which has 3000 steps carved into rock monks. There is a beautiful view at sunrise
and sunset.
Pharaoh's Island and Salah El Din Citadel - This is a rocky
island which is crowned by the ruins of the 12th century crusaders' fort. This
island was built to protect the pilgrims on their journey from Jerusalem to
St Catherine's Monastery, and to levy the taxes on the Arab merchants.
 BEACHES
Hurghada – On the more popular Red Sea coast,
you will find this holiday town. Miles of stunning beaches, warm azure
blue water, tons of coral and colourful aquatic life make this a sun
worshippers paradise. Sharm El Naga about 30km to the south is to be
recommended for its isolation and coral.
Sharm El Sheikh – Located at the tip of the Sinai land
mass that separates the Gulf of Aqaba and Suez. Just a short way from this
tourist Mecca is Ras Mohammed, which is amongst the best coral reefs in the
world. The colours of the fish and coral mesmerize one here. Try a day trip
from here inland to St Katherine’s Monastery atop Mount Sinai.
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