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lissauk · #1 (**permalink**) 09-05-2008, 01:46 PM

what its really like in eygipt okay theres lots of parts but has nyone been to any parts to advice me we are thinking of booking to go for our hols this year looks beautiful and lots to see but you never know what your heading for unless someone who has been knows xxx

bowden1970 · #2 (**permalink**) 11-05-2008, 06:47 AM

Me and my family are going in November ........... A few friends have been and said it great, sharm el shake.........thats where we are going

Hels · #3 (**permalink**) 11-05-2008, 06:56 AM

I went to S harm el S heikh on honeymoon and stayed all inclusive in the C onrad Hotel. Everything was great apart from both of us became ver very ill and couldn't eat. It took me months and months for my stomach to get back to normal, if it ever has.

Lots of people at different hotels were ill too. If you go then I would recommend taking some antibacterial hand sanitiser to use at meal times and after handling the money.

We were really pleased with the hotel, the food was lovely - though many british were complaining there were no burgers and chips! That's the last thing I want when I am away. We got a good deal through F irst C hoice.

We flew to C airo and went to the museum and pyramids etc which was fantastic.

We stayed here:
Sharm El Sheikh Hotels: Conrad Sharm El Sheikh Resort

I am glad I have been, but would not go back to Egypt as I never want to be that ill again. I think we were just unlucky as I know many who have been and were just fine.

Laurie · #4 (**permalink**) 11-05-2008, 09:35 AM

This was after my trip... Taba, Egypt (Red Sea)

Kas · #5 (**permalink**) 11-05-2008, 03:30 PM

Hi
We did a Nile Cruise about 5 years ago and it was amazing. A great way to get to see everything from Luxor to Aswan, the Valley of the Kings, Aswan Dam and loads of other amazing places - my favourite as the Temple at Philau - absolutely beautiful - see my flickr pics, link below.
The second week we went to El Gouna on the Red Sea which was very different but amazing as well. It was then a very tiny resort more or less man made around lagoons, we stayed at the Movenpick which at the time was brand new and beautiful.
We did a trip up to Cairo which was a very long day but well worth it.
Can you guess - I would totally recommend Egypt - you should be prepared to expect a fair bit of begging children but if you take along a small supply of pens/pencils there will be very grateful - at least that was the situation when we went, I don't know if things have changed?
HTH
K

Lo · #6 (**permalink**) 12-05-2008, 08:47 AM

Me and my mum did the same as Kas and took a nile cruise for a week from Luxor to Aswan, a great way to see lots of different temples/places of interest etc (although I did get a bit "templed out" by the end!) - we also took an extra inernal flight form aswan to the temple of abu simbel - a truly breathtaking piece of construction!

We then had 3 nights in cairo which was also fab, visiting museums and the puramids (and being offered 100 camels for my mum

)

I'd love to go again with Mark, and to try Sharm el Sheik/Red sea area.

HTH, Lo xx

Teresa · #7 (**permalink**) 21-05-2008, 03:45 AM

I've been twice and we had a great time. The first time we went we did a weeks diving in Sharm and then spent some time in Cairo and Luxor. We saw the pyramids and went to the Egyptian museum as well as seeing lots of temples. The second time we went to Hurghada on the Red Sea to go diving again. The diving is amazing and we are thinking of going back again in October to do some more diving.

The Red Sea is great and the diving is amazing there. The snorkelling is pretty good too. Its really hot in the summer. We went in June the first time and it was over 40 degrees every day. It was fine when we were diving but was uncomfortably hot when we were walking round the pyramids etc. The second time was at the end of Sept and it was around 30 degrees so still lovely and warm but much more comfortable. I would not go in June/July/August as it gets really hot and we spoke to some of the dive guides who said it can hit the high forties and occasionally even 50 degrees.

All the hotels we stayed in were very nice and clean. I would take some anti bac wipes to use before you eat and after the handing the money which can be very dirty. If you want to buy anything in the shops then be prepared to get a bit of hassle when you are walking around and you have to haggle over the prices.