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Egypt: Dress Code

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Travel Etiquette in Egypt: What to Wear and What to Expect For first-time visitors to Egypt, questions about appropriate dress are among the most common. From hotel dining rooms to city streets, understanding local expectations can make your stay more comfortable — and respectful. Hotel Dress Codes: Smart Casual with Clear Boundaries In most 4- and 5-star hotels, especially international resorts, dress codes are relatively relaxed but still guided by basic standards. During dinner service, guests are generally expected to wear smart casual attire. For men, this typically means trousers or shorts that fall below the knee; sleeveless tops and swimwear are not permitted in indoor restaurants. Press enter or click to view image in full size Beachside dining venues are more informal, and light summer clothing is acceptable. However, entering indoor spaces such as restaurants or hotel lobbies in swimwear alone is not appropriate. These guidelines are less about strict enforcement and mo...
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Ausländer in Ägypten

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  Was erwartet Sie als Ausländer in Ägypten Ägypten übt seit Jahrzehnten eine starke Anziehungskraft auf internationale Besucher aus — nicht nur als Reiseziel, sondern zunehmend auch als Lebensmittelpunkt. Besonders Küstenstädte wie Hurghada haben sich zu kosmopolitischen Zentren entwickelt, in denen ein signifikanter Anteil der Bevölkerung aus Ausländern besteht. Für viele ist es der Mix aus Klima, Lebenshaltungskosten und Lebensstil, der den Ausschlag gibt. Doch wie sieht die Realität jenseits des Urlaubs aus? Hurghada: International, aber nicht repräsentativ Hurghada ist kein klassisches Abbild Ägyptens. Die Stadt ist stark vom Tourismus geprägt und bietet ein internationales Umfeld, das sich deutlich von Städten wie Kairo, Alexandria oder Luxor unterscheidet. Während in Metropolen häufig Fachkräfte internationaler Unternehmen tätig sind, zieht es in touristische Regionen eher Selbstständige, Ruheständler oder Remote-Arbeitende. Diese Differenz ist entscheidend: Wer Ägypte...
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Trinkgeld in Ägypten: Ein Leitfaden für Touristen und Geschäftsreisende

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Das Thema Trinkgeld ist eine der häufigsten Fragen, die sich Touristen bei einem Besuch in Ägypten stellen. Häufig hört man, dass nichts ohne Dollar oder Euro funktioniert, oder dass man nur dann guten Service erhält, wenn man zusätzlich bezahlt. Doch wie so oft — es ist nicht ganz so einfach, wie es scheint. Einblick in die Trinkgeldkultur Die Angestellten im Tourismusbereich in Ägypten sind grundsätzlich immer dankbar für zusätzliches Trinkgeld. Leider ist das Gehalt vieler dieser Mitarbeiter so strukturiert, dass Trinkgelder eine wesentliche Einkommensquelle darstellen. Für kleinere Dienstleistungen — etwa einen Tee oder eine kleine Flasche Wasser — ist es üblich, etwa 1 Euro oder 1 Dollar zu geben, was ungefähr 55 bis 60 ägyptischen Pfund entspricht. In diesen Fällen kann man sich zum Beispiel einen Tee im Café, ein kleines Frühstück oder eine Portion Falafel mit Brot leisten. Es ist wichtig zu wissen, dass Trinkgeld nicht nur im Tourismus, sondern auch im alltäglichen Leben der Äg...
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Neue Insel, neues Konzept: Ozirea positioniert sich als Premium-Tagesausflug ab Hurghada

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Hurghada. In einem zunehmend wettbewerbsintensiven Ausflugsmarkt am Roten Meer setzt ein neues Produkt auf Differenzierung durch Komfort und Inszenierung: die Bootstour zur Ozirea Island. Der Tagesausflug kombiniert klassische Elemente wie Schnorcheln und Bootstransfer mit einem stärker kuratierten Inselerlebnis — und richtet sich damit gezielt an anspruchsvollere Urlauber. Positionierung im Markt: Zwischen Massentourismus und Boutique-Erlebnis Während etablierte Ziele wie Orange Bay oder Giftun Island weiterhin hohe Besucherzahlen verzeichnen, wird Ozirea Island als „neue Generation“ von Inselausflügen vermarktet. Im Fokus stehen Design, Privatsphäre und ein gehobenes Ambiente. Die Tour beginnt typischerweise mit einem Hoteltransfer und einer Bootsfahrt entlang der Küste von Hurghada. Bereits auf dem Weg werden ein bis zwei Schnorchelstopps eingelegt — ein Standard im Rotmeer-Tourismus, der jedoch weiterhin als zentrales Verkaufsargument gilt. Die Korallenriffe bieten Sicht auf eine ...
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Luxor Overday by Bus from Hurghada

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If you do not have enough of the history Luxor by minivan - excursion from Hurghada is pure culture and you will never forget it. Experience the Karnak Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings and finally the Hatshepsut Temple. Description: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel entrance early in the morning and you will travel to the south. On the way to Luxor you will pass some of the Upper Egyptian villages and so you can get an idea of life in this part of Egypt. In the city of Luxor you will enter (tickets are included) all following monuments:  Karnak First you will see the Karnak Temple - one of the most extraordinary temples in the world because it is still in amazingly good condition after thousands of years. With a little imagination you will find yourself in the past of this impressive sacred monument. You will have plenty of time to stroll, explore the entrance area, where you will get an impression of how the massive pylon was built, walk through the...
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Horse Riding - Desert and on the Beach

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Experience Arabian horses Do you know that the world looks very different from the horse's back? What kind of view do you get when riding in the desert or on the edge of the Red Sea? Middle East is not just the camels, they are famous Arabian horses that have always been part of the country's coloring in Egypt. The ancient horse culture is very much alive in Egypt, and it is doubtful that any part of the world can match its rich and broad mosaic of history. Take this horseback tour with the finest bred horses and experience trainers. Horse trainers are also provided to give you pre-ride coaching and to assist you throughout your ride. Arabian horses are famed for their beauty and endurance. Developed in a desert climate and prized by the nomadic Bedouin people, they were often being brought inside the family tent for shelter and protection from theft. Selective breeding for traits including an ability to form a cooperative relationship with humans created a horse breed that is ...
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Tour. Luxor Overday by Bus

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If you do not have enough of the history Luxor by bus  excursion is pure culture and you will never forget it. Experience the Karnak Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings and finally the Hatshepsut Temple. Description: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel entrance early in the morning and you will travel to the south. On the way to Luxor you will pass some of the Upper Egyptian villages and so you can get an idea of life in this part of Egypt. Karnak First you will see the Karnak Temple — one of the most extraordinary temples in the world because it is still in amazingly good condition after thousands of years. With a little imagination you will find yourself in the past of this impressive sacred monument. You will have plenty of time to stroll, explore the entrance area, where you will get an impression of how the massive pylon was built, walk through the avenue of the Ram-headed cribs and discover the hypostyle hall with its more than a hundred giant fountains...
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Egypt : Time to Discover

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  Egypt is not just Hotel Story Once you have already decided to travel to Egypt, sure you want to know which options you have for spending your free and valuable vacation time. We don't want to disrupt your action plan consisting of getting enough sleep and relax, but rest assured that relaxation can also be very active. As far as security is concerned, we have already said that you do not need to take any special precautions here. You can always spend quality time with your partner, friends or family. And we know that Egypt is not the hotel complex. Egypt comes to you just behind the hotel gate and the tourist center. Our advice: In general, Egypt has three major values: history, desert and sea. It offers you stable warm weather (exceptionally windy days with sandstorms) all year round and it's up to you to enjoy it to the maximum. Worth to mention that you can also fall in love with Egyptian cuisine and friendly people… As Egyptian history is rich and interesting, take the ...
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Sindbad Submarine

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Sindbad Submarine is the only submarine in the Middle East Sindbad Submarine is the only submarine in the Middle East. This excursion is perfect for families with children and those who are not divers and want to see the underwater world of the Red Sea  The sequence   We will pick you up from your hotel and bring you to the port of Sindbad Hotel where the journey starts. Before you go on board, spend your pre-boarding time in our small marine museum. You would be surprise how many species of fishes and water creatures are living in the sea! Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture this extraordinary adventure! When the times come, your group will head to the small catamaran boat which will bring you in the short time to the submarine in the open sea.   The vehicle has a cabin with seats and 18 round windows that allow you to watch the amazing underwater life. An experienced captain will take you to the best spots near Hurghada and due to the fact that you dive at a de...
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Meet the Dolphins - Hurghada

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  Swim and snorkel between   dolphins   in Hurghada. Marvel at the dolphins in their natural surroundings, enjoy the boat trip, diverse colorful fish, coral reefs . We are starting the trip in the marina close to so called "Dolphin house" and we are going to Dolphin house itself.  Dolphins observation We will pick you up from your hotel around 8:00 a.m. We take the bus to the port. there you will get the snorkeling equipment for the trip free of charge. With the modern clean boat you sail to the house reef where the  dolphins  are at home. There you can swim, snorkel and watch  dolphins . You can discover all the beauty of the Red Sea. It is time for lunch. The second stop is other coral reefs, again for snorkeling. Then you can try banana and couch boat rides. The boat then takes them to the port. We pick you up again with the bus going back to the hotel Excursion Days: Every day Transfer surcharge from El Gouna, Makadi bay, Sahl Hasheesh € 5 per pers...
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Hurghada - Jungle Aqua Park

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The largest water park in Hurghada Our driver will pick you up from the hotel entrance in the morning and you will be taken to the aqua park on the outskirts of Hurghada. It's up to you how you want to spend your day! Explore the spacious park area with all its attractions and have fun with your family and friends! We are sure you cannot wait to do this! You cannot feel boring! The amusement park, which is considered as biggest one in the area, offers a wide selection of water slides, toboggans, turbo tubes, kamikaze slides and even a swimming pool with artificial waves. And if you choose to bring your kids with you, they'll love it and they will love you for this! There are numerous sun loungers, parasols and toilets available. Enjoy your free meal and drink at a snack bar in the aqua park at lunchtime. The park is open from 10:00 a.m. until sunset.
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Illness, Medication and Medical Help

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  It’s very important and common question when traveling: What is the medical care and services in the place I will be staying at? You must have already heard, guests planning a trip to Egypt are worried mostly about diarrhea asking: Should we take the medication with us or get vaccinated? Let us speak about it: Our advice: Yes, you are flying to Africa, but not central Africa, where people may contract malaria and other worrying diseases. You will not find any special warning for Egypt and you do not need to be vaccinated. If you already have minor issues (stomach pain, diarrhea, ear infection, skin allergy... etc.), you will find many pharmacies where you can buy everything without a prescription. The *diarrhea medications* are Antinal, Drotazide or Diax tablets. Children and pregnant women are also safe with Antinal. The little ones take this as syrup. However, medication should not be taken in advance, as a “booster”. The biggest problem are always intestinal colds. What does t...
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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What you want and need to know ahead your vacation in Egypt: Sure, there are always a lot of questions about staying in Egypt. Some of them are displayed in a social media group every day. Please let us write a short list of frequently asked questions. If you cannot find your question or concern, you can always ask for advice How is the situation with COVID 19 in Egypt? Egypt is still under second wave of COVID-19. The Ministry of Health is announcing daily around 1000 new cases. The situation in remote areas is very similar to the situation in European countries. Hospitals are in emergency situation, most of the city’s main hospitals are treated COVID patients only, the other patients must be received in hospitals around. The government, which already banned all the mass celebrations of New Year, is still asking the people to keep the protective measures. Face masks were spoken to be obligatory in public transportation and interiors, once the citizen is caught not to be wearing one, t...
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