Hurghada rightly bears the title of the most popular Egyptian resort. And all due to the fact that the tourist season here never ends. A trip here may be available even for travelers who prefer budget holidays. In addition to the ideal conditions for a family holiday, tourists will be offered active entertainment and beach parties.
How to get there
Today, any travel agency will offer you a ticket to Hurghada with an all-inclusive vacation. The cost of such tours can start from 46 thousand rubles. But those who prefer to travel independently will always be able to buy a plane ticket from Moscow or St. Petersburg for a direct flight to Hurghada. Tickets cost about 350 dollars.
From the airport to the city runs a minibus. Ticket price is about 35 rubles. However, it will be inconvenient for those who carry with them a large amount of luggage. In this case, it is better to take care of the transfer even before the trip and order on the Internet a shuttle bus for 140 rubles or a car for 600 rubles.You can also leave the airport by taxi for 180-250 rubles.
Prices for holidays in Hurghada in 2018: hotels, all inclusive
An entire strip of hotels, 50 km long, stretched along the entire coast of the Red Sea. Most of them are 4 and 5 star hotels with their own beaches. The cost of living in them starts from 1600 rubles per day. The price for a room usually already includes breakfast.
Those who prefer the best service should choose a hotel, the cost of living in which starts from 2300 rubles. They usually offer good conditions for sports, bike rental, evening entertainment and other entertainment. For children in such hotels there is a water park and game rooms.
The cost of living in a middle class hotel (3 stars) starts from 1000-1600 rubles per day. If you are ready to sacrifice the proximity of the hotel to the sea, then you can pick up a cheap 2 star hotel far from the coastline. Here you can find rooms for 600-800 rubles per day.
Many hotels offer their guests an all-inclusive system. But even if there is no such thing in your chosen place, you will not be allowed to starve in Hurghada. The resort offers tourists restaurants for every taste and budget. In tourist areas a lot of institutions that offer European, Japanese, Mediterranean and other cuisines. Especially among travelers, the restaurants of national cuisine, in which they are waiting for the traditional oriental flavor, are popular.
Those who prefer budgetary establishments should find international networks in the city - KFS, Pizza Hut, Sinnabon, etc. You can eat here for 300-600 rubles.
A complex lunch at a mid-level restaurant will cost the tourist 800-900 rubles for two. The average bill in expensive restaurants in Hurghada usually does not exceed 1700-2800 rubles.
Beach vacation in Hurghada 2018
The resort has long been a favorite destination for beach-goers. The coast is strewn with fine sand. However, entrance to the beaches of Hurghada is paid - from 50 to 420 rubles.
The most expensive beaches are Old Vic and Dream Beach. At the entrance here will have to pay at least 350 rubles. For this money, vacationers will be offered a lounge chair, an umbrella, a towel, a playground for games and other amenities. On these beaches is always perfect cleanliness, and the staff carefully ensures that the entrance to the sea has been cleared of corals and stones. Tourists with kids better still go to the Old Vic, because there is a gentle entrance to the water, and the sea itself is shallow.
The working hours of most of the beaches of the resort from 7.00 to 19.00.
Party lovers will enjoy the 24-hour Mojito beach. In the afternoon you can sunbathe, go on a boat trip or play sports. And after sunset on Mojito beach parties begin. During the day, the entrance here costs about 125 rubles. The cost of visiting in the evening depends on the entertainment program.
One of the most budget beaches is Paradise Beach. Entrance here costs 70-110 rubles. But despite this, there is everything you need for a quality holiday - loungers, umbrellas, a playground, catamaran rentals and other beach activities.
The Red Sea is recognized as one of the best places for diving. It is dominated by a diverse bottom relief, colorful corals and fish. Therefore, in Hurghada, there are dozens of diving clubs, among which there are Russian. Some of them offer tourists to go on a dive safari.
The cost of the dive will depend on the level of training of the diver and the organization of the dive itself. The program for beginners with two dives will be about 2100-2300 rubles. Those who are not the first time engaged in diving, diving will cost 1400-1600 rubles. To pass a special training and receive a certificate, you need to pay 11200-12600 rubles.
Entertainment and attractions of the resort
Tourists who want to get acquainted with the culture of the local population should go to the Old Town. In addition to numerous historical sites, there are a large number of souvenir shops and cafes.
On the territory of the Old City is located the main and largest mosque of the city - El Mina, as well as the Christian Coptic Church.
Those who want to get acquainted with the unique nature of the Red Sea, should go to the Museum of Marine Biology. Here is a huge exposition of corals, fish and plants of the sea.
After becoming acquainted with the history and architecture of the resort, tourists can go on a boat trip to Giftun Island or ride the desert on bugs.
The center of the tourist life of Hurghada was Sheraton Street, which unites the embankment with the historic district of the city. It is always crowded here.
Rest in Hurghada with children
Hurghada can be called an ideal place to travel with kids. Most hotels have special entertainment rooms for children. On the beaches often set water slides and carousels.
The Sea Life Hotel is an aquarium, which contains a huge collection of sea fish, octopus, sea anemones, corals and other wildlife. The aquarium room has glass walls and a ceiling through which you can observe the marine inhabitants.
In the palace called Thousand and One Nights, you can immerse yourself in an oriental tale. It regularly hosts shows that will give adults and children an unforgettable experience.
Pros and cons of the rest
Speaking about the advantages of rest in Hurghada, I would like to note:
- affordable tour prices;
- the opportunity to relax on the beaches of Hurghada all year round;
- chic, comfortable beaches;
- excellent diving conditions;
- a wide range of entertainment and excursions;
- opportunity to combine a beach holiday with excursions, active pastime and shopping.
But there are some drawbacks. Among them, tourists emit:
- the culture of the local population differs significantly from the familiar to our tourists;
- On the streets of tourists waiting for annoying traders who can intentionally inflate the value of their goods.
