Holidays in winter in Egypt, is it worth it?

Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh. Egypt in winter

If you are worried about extreme heat in summer, and severe cold in winter, and you want to spend your vacation comfortably, what should you do? Where to find the golden mean? So that it is both warm and not hot? Still, there is an alternative Egypt in winter.

For those who do not tolerate the heat, but love the sea, who cannot stand the large number of tourists and high prices, this hospitable land is ideal.

Egypt has a truly ancient history. Legendary pyramids, Egyptian gods, tombs of pharaohs and sandy deserts have long attracted tourists. But at the same time, the country has developed resorts and excellent service. Plus, the mild climate, which only contributes to the influx of travelers.

Winter in Egypt

It should be noted right away that it is difficult to find a better time of year to visit. Air temperature is about 27-29 degrees, water 23-24 degrees. It is more windy here in winter than in summer. In the evenings, you have to wear a sweater. But this does not overshadow the rest, and does not spoil the mood.

It's cold at home, but here you can still warm up. And you don't have to swim in the sea. You can also in the pool. And if it is heated, especially in the afternoon, when it gets colder after four, then this is generally good. In addition to relaxing on the beach, you can do diving. Instructors will pay more attention, there are not so many tourists. Plus, the prices at this time are much lower for this not very cheap pleasure.

You can not ignore the surfing and desert safari.

You can go deeper into history. visit museums in Cairo, where to see household items and art of the ancient Egyptians. Mummies, sarcophagi, tombs will not let you get bored.

Read also tips for those who go to Egypt.

Hurghada in winter

Why should the story begin with this resort? Hurghada is a resort that was the first to be built for tourists. Divers come here. A huge selection of schools for teaching those who love to dive into the wonderful underwater world. This fact attracts tourists from all over the world.

Bars, restaurants, nightclubs attract young people. There are many in the city. Visit the old city El Dahar. Wander through the streets of the city, through narrow passages resembling a labyrinth. The color of Egypt opens here: in souvenir shops, where the spirit of the Egyptian people is visible in the works.

There are places where you can try local food. El Dahar has a bus station, city administration and police to ensure the safety of tourists.

There are two attractions that you should definitely take time for:

1. Mosque of Abdulhasan Elshazi. Minarets, towering over other buildings, tourists see from afar. Only Muslims can enter inside.

2. Hurghada traffic light. Find out why was installed? What is the curiosity? What is the origin story?

There is also a fruit and vegetable market, where visitors will be pleased with low prices. Walk on it, enjoy the taste of fruits or vegetables. There is no such thing at home.

What you should know when visiting this resort:

• backgammon, dominoes, tea and hookah - instead of noisy European entertainment;
• there are no branded stores, but you can bargain on the market;
• there are craft shops where works of art made by local craftsmen will decorate the house;
• magnificent beaches and an aquarium, where amazingly unusual inhabitants await;
• the inhabitants of the Red Sea can be seen in the Biological Museum;
• don't miss the trip to the Bedouin camps;
• watch the fairy tale: "A Thousand and One Nights", where you will see a show with acrobatic elements.

Don't like noisy resorts? El Dahar awaits lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Tours to Egypt in winter look at these sites:

Last minute tours to Egypt *all inclusive

Departure from Kiev from $250 per person

From any city in Hurghada in winter - package tours

Egypt hotel map (all offers) from 35.000 rubles per person

Sharm El Sheikh in winter

Sharm El Sheikh Immediately began to build as a world-class resort. The infrastructure was thought out to the smallest detail: restaurants, bars, golf courses, casinos, discos and shops. World-class hotels were built: Hilton, Sheraton, Rite-Carlton, Savoy, Four Seasons. To take a break from everyday work, bask in the sun, swim plenty against the backdrop of seascapes is what many tourists dream of.

Stunning flora and fauna: coral sponges, reefs, algae, anemones and much more that lives in the waters and around, literally attracts divers to descend again and again.

While diving, you can swim with turtles.

If Hurghada is a resort for lovers of a quiet holiday, then Sharm El Sheikh in winter is suitable for everyone. Here everyone will find something to do. Like to relax calmly go to the beach, dive, swim, enjoy the sun. There is no heat here at this time. In the evening you can find entertainment for those who like to relax noisily. The resort is divided into three districts, each of which has its own bay.

Naama Bay

Beginning of Sharm El Sheikh. From here it all started. It is considered the most luxurious area. Everything is the best here: beaches, hotels, entertainment that does not stop for days. In old hotels, the entrances to the sea are cut through in corals. The coast is also covered in corals.

sharks bay

The popularity of the area is due to its strikingly beautiful coral reef, which is home to many marine species. Tours are organized here for diving enthusiasts, who are also brought from other resorts.

Pay attention to the Savoy area. Visit a restaurant with European cuisine. Go ice skating, go to a sports bar, dance in a disco, play billiards in a nightclub, buy souvenirs for your relatives. Isn't that a reason to visit Sharks Bay?

Sharm El Maya

People come to this bay to relax with children. Only here are sandy beaches and a shallow entry into the sea. Popularity brought a large fruit and vegetable market, souvenir shops, shops with things. There is also a water park, which attracts children and their parents even more. Tours are brought here from all over Sharm el-Sheikh.

Popular excursions:
• A trip to the coral reefs of the Ras Mohammed reserve.
• A variety of desert safaris.
• Pilgrimage to Israel to Mount Moses.
• Excursions to the majestic city of Petra.
• Trips to Jerusalem.
• Trips to Cairo, where you can see the pyramids, the pharaoh's sarcophagus and the mummy.

Excursions from Sharm El Sheikh

As you can see, Egypt in winter is as attractive as in other seasons. Wherever you settle, wherever you spend time: on the beaches, excursions or just enjoying shopping, you will never regret the time spent visiting this ancient state.

Egypt is multifaceted, it is waiting for tourists from all over the world. Become one of them! Do not like the heat, but once again want to return to the summer? Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada in winter are excellent choices.

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