Egypt is open for tourism, thousands of people come here every year for impressions and emotions. In the holiday season, the number of vacation offers is increasing significantly. Hundreds of travel agencies compete in the service market, surprise with seasonal discounts, offer interesting promotions. Tourism in Egypt today is developed at a high level, the country annually opens up new opportunities for guests from various countries, offers dozens of entertainment and show programs.
General Country Information
Egypt is a state located on two continents: Africa and Asia, the capital is Cairo. The country is washed by the waters of the Red and Mediterranean Sea, has borders with Israel, the Gaza Strip, Libya and Sudan. Some part of the state is located on the Sinai Peninsula. The national language of the Egyptians is Arabic, here people use its special Egyptian dialect. The monetary unit is the Egyptian pound. More than 90% of the territory of Egypt is desert, the rest is the coastal cultivated land of the Nile. The state is inhabited by over 70.5 million people, the bulk of the population is concentrated in Cairo.
National features
A large part of the population of Egypt is made up of the Arabized descendants of the inhabitants of Ancient Egypt. Islam is considered the main religion here, it is professed by almost 90% of local residents, the remaining 10% recognize Christianity. The Egyptians are cordial and greet the tourist as a dear guest. They are happy to ask about family, children and work, invite them to visit, the rejection of such an offer is considered a manifestation of impoliteness.
Women in Egypt should wear covered clothing to avoid exposing their shoulders and legs. Tourists are advised to adhere to the general rules when leaving the hotel and not to be there unaccompanied by male acquaintances.
The most revered religious holiday among the Egyptians is considered to be Ramadan - the holy month. During this time, strict fasting and prayer is essential.
Travel agency selection criteria
The Internet is full of offers from tour operators, so it’s quite difficult to discern something worthwhile in such a stream of information. Guided by some criteria, you can simplify your life and not regret your choice.
- Reviews First of all, you should pay attention to the recommendations of friends and acquaintances who have already used the services of agencies for organizing tourist routes. Then you need to check the popular sites with collected reviews about the impressions of tourists and choose the best option for yourself.
- Contract. You should thoroughly study the contract for the services provided before agreeing to a deal. You must be careful when reading, so as not to miss the subtleties. An agency that has a good reputation and values her and her client always provides accurate information about the tour, hotel accommodation, entertainment program, etc., the words of the manager must be confirmed by the information in the contract. If there are no differences or disputes, then the company can be trusted.
- History of the company. It is necessary to analyze information about the company on the Internet, view the creation date, photo story. Preference should be given to agencies with extensive experience in the tourism business, since young companies do not know the market and its features so well, this can lead to negative consequences.
- Price policy. Not always low prices for tours - a guarantee of an unforgettable vacation. Before agreeing to the services of a company, it is necessary to analyze information about it, if there is enough information, for example, an active advertising company is conducted on the Internet, a good and comfortable office, a decent website and other factors that reveal the high status of a company in the market can be trusted with it organization of your leisure time. If there is almost no information, there is a risk of falling into the trick of scammers.
- Press. It will not be superfluous to study the pages upon request with the name of the organization of interest, view articles, reviews related to the activities of the company.
- The professionalism of the staff. It is not difficult to analyze the level of qualification of working personnel; it is necessary to correctly formulate the question of interest. If the answer is clear, fast and detailed, then the specialist is a professional in his field. If the question puzzled him, most likely the manager has an initial level of training and does not know all the nuances and subtleties.
Description of popular resorts
Egypt is an amazing country known for its abundance of sea resorts. Tourism in Egypt is developed at a high level, millions of people from all over the planet annually become its temporary residents during the holidays.
- Hurghada. Perhaps one of the most popular and famous Egyptian resorts, which attracts tourists with clean beaches, convenient access to the water, and the absence of a coral day. The best time to relax in Hurghada is spring or autumn; families with children or people of an honorable age will like the resort. Due to its convenient location, from here you can reach some of the main attractions of Egypt - the Pyramids of Giza, Alexandria. Also, if you wish, you can visit the port city of Safaga, adjacent to Hurghada. It is located 60 kilometers from the resort.
- El Gouna. The location of the resort hotels is very unusual, they are on small islands, interconnected by all kinds of bridges. They are mainly driven by motor boats. El Gouna resort is quite young, but, despite this, it is already popular among tourists.
3. Marsa Alam. The resort is for divers and those who love scuba diving, the sea depths offer a beautiful view of the unique coral reefs. The main part of the resort has not yet been built up, so there are not so many places to accommodate.
4. Sharm el Sheikh. One of the popular resorts of the Sinai Peninsula, prices here are much higher than in Hurghada. The resort is characterized by an abundance of bays, the bulk of which is a protected facility. Swimming in such a place is possible only with special shoes.
Fun for kids
Tourism development in Egypt is at a high level. Each resort offers vacationers a wide range of services and entertainment. Egyptian resorts are a popular destination for family vacations. Due to its beautiful and clean beaches, an abundance of entertainment programs for children of different ages, parents are increasingly choosing it in Egypt. In order for children not to be bored on vacation, animators work in hotels, children's playgrounds and clubs function.
Recreation for adults
Adults can entertain themselves at a club disco or visit local restaurants or pubs. For those who do not like standard leisure options, a popular form of entertainment is suitable - overnight in the desert, from where bewitching views of the starry night sky. For extreme lovers, Egypt offers to plunge into the underwater world. The most popular tourist attraction is diving among sunken ships.
Another type of recreation in the deserts of the country is a jeep safari. Active racing on sandy spaces in a powerful jeep will appeal to lovers of drive and adventure.
Visiting an oasis in the desert of Egypt is popular. Everyone can visit a piece of land with exotic greenery, see where the border between the worlds is, and evaluate the scale of the vast desert and stone plains.
Thermal springs have long been a popular pastime with health benefits. It is proved that most of them have healing properties. The most famous is the Cleopatra pool, with local mineral water.
Tourism in Egypt has a wide range of services for entertainment and leisure activities of tourists. You won’t be bored here.
Major Attractions
Egypt has something to show. The state is rich in valuable objects preserved from prehistoric times. Tourism feeds Egypt, but, unfortunately, the standard of living of the majority of the country's population can be equated to low. Thanks to the flow of vacationers, the state’s economy is stabilizing. Here are some points of interest that you should definitely visit:
- The pyramids at Giza are Egypt's main pride. Among the others, the Cheops pyramid stands out, it is the highest and is the only remaining Wonder of the World.
2. Alexandria - a city rich in miracles, previously the Alexandria Lighthouse and the famous Alexandria Library were located here . This is where Cleopatra rules.
3. Mount Moses. Anyone can plunge into biblical history and climb the mountain in the footsteps of Moses, this route is very popular with religious pilgrims.
Features of entry into the country
In 2015, the President of the Russian Federation imposed bans on direct flights between the Russian Federation and Egypt, the reason was a wreck with Russian tourists. In early 2018, by presidential decree, it was allowed to restore flights between countries. Now tourism in Russia and Egypt will begin resuming.
National cuisine. What you should definitely try
For many people in Russia, Egypt is a center of tourism. That is why dishes of Egyptian cuisine can often be found in modern Russian institutions.
In the diet of the Egyptians there are legumes, and the main meat is camel. All kinds of birds are also eaten: pigeons, chickens, geese. The markets of Egypt are a gourmet haven. Especially the camp is famous for its abundance of spices, here they come in various types and aromas. Favorite drink residents - Hibiscus flower tea.
A local pigeon dish served with rice is considered a local delicacy, it is worth a try! The bird is specially grown in aviaries to the desired size, then they are cut, fried and served at the table.
The image of the institutions affects the success of tourism in Egypt. Hundreds of restaurants, pubs, coffee houses maintain a decent level of service so that the tourist returns again. The resumption of tourism in Egypt and Russia is a great contribution to the development of international relations.