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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Egypt is a very safe place to travel, but as with traveling in any foreign...
Last edited: 26 June 2006
Recommended Reading 
If you are looking for a Hurghada-specific book, the Hurghada Diving Guide by...
Last edited: 26 June 2006
Weather & When to Go 
The air temperature in the summer is in the mid to upper nineties, while in the...
Last edited: 12 November 2007
Introduction 
The Hurghada area is still undergoing massive development. Massive building...
Last edited: 14 November 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Most tourists fly in and out of Cairo International Airport (CAI).  The airport...
Last edited: 14 January 2009
Getting Around 
Don’t be afraid to walk around!  Egypt is a beautiful place, and as long as you...
Last edited: 26 June 2006
Public Transportation 
Given that Hurghada is a long thin twenty-four mile strip of land along the Red...
Last edited: 20 September 2007
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Before you leave for your trip, check to see what the going rate for a taxi is...
Last edited: 26 June 2006
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Inside Things to Do
First-time Visitors 
There are three parts to Hurghada Dahar (downtown) which is the oldest part of...
Last edited: 14 November 2008
Nightlife 
The city of Hurghada is spread out over twenty-four miles of beach along the...
Last edited: 29 August 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
Giftun Island is paradise not to be missed. If you don’t want to swim you don’t...
Last edited: 14 November 2008
Sports & Activities 
Snorkelling in Hurghada I'd suggest buying your snorkelling equipment at the...
Last edited: 07 November 2009
Excursions 
There are lots of activities and excursions you can do in Hurghada. In fact...
Last edited: 24 July 2008
Lady's Monthly Life-Guide 
  WWW.hurghadared.com The  Lady's Monthly Life-Guide  in Hurghada, aiming in...
Last edited: 27 August 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
PJ's Irish Pub 
PJ's Irish Bar is located in Sekalla, beside Roma Hotel. They are open from...
Last edited: 05 June 2009
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Inside Egypt: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
1 Egyptian Pound (E£)=100 piastres (pt) You can exchange traveler checks or...
Last edited: 18 August 2008
Crossing the Border 
Visitors to Egypt from the UK require a visa to enter Egypt, which can be...
Last edited: 23 April 2009
Important Phrases 
  Greetings and first time meet:  Hello (friendly greeting) – assalamu aleikum...
Last edited: 22 December 2009
Telephones 
The following are a few essential bits of telephone information for any visitor...
Last edited: 23 May 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
With a few exceptions, tipping is not expected, and if you do not tip it will...
Last edited: 19 July 2009
Buying alcohol 
Just be warned that drinks in Sharm el Sheikh Hotels and bars are pricey, a Gin...
Last edited: 09 February 2009
Cruising the Nile 
With more than hundred ships cruising the Nile during high season, all looking...
Last edited: 13 July 2008
Currency Exchange. Sharm El Sheikh. 
Just having returned from Sharm El Sheikh a suggestion is to Exchange money in...
Last edited: 20 November 2008
Female visitors travelling alone 
All visitors to Egypt, whether they are female or male, receive a great deal of...
Last edited: 01 December 2008
Health Information 
There are several good websites with health information for travelers to Egypt...
Last edited: 09 September 2009
Suggested individual tipping in Egypt 
Below you find amounts for suggested tipping while in Egypt if you are not...
Last edited: 25 November 2009
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