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Foreign travelers generally require a visa to enter Egypt. This also applies to German, Austrian and Swiss holidaymakers who enter Egypt by plane, (cruise) ship or overland. Children also require their own visa.
In the Egypt visa application form, you can choose between a single-entry visa and a multiple-entry visa. With a single-entry visa, you can enter Egypt once. With a multiple-entry visa, you can enter Egypt an unlimited number of times.
We cannot give a 100% guarantee that we will be able to see and swim with these beautiful, graceful animals. Thanks to our many years of experience, our tour guides have discovered 2-3 places where our dolphins like to stay the most. Depending on the dolphins' mood, they decide whether they want to swim with us. "No risk, no fun"!
In the area of Hurghada there are 5 so-called Dolphin House, Shaab El Erg, El Fanous, Abu Galawa, Abu Nugar and El Erg El Kebir. The chance of meeting dolphins during your excursion and snorkeling among them is the highest probability, about 95%. But you have to keep in mind that they live in the wild, the chance that you can't see them is silent but possible. And according to the currents and weather conditions, it might not be possible to snorkel or swim with these amazing and friendly mammals.
The distance between Luxor and Hurghada is 209 km. The road distance is 288 km. The bus journey from Luxor to Hurghada takes 3h 30m – 4h 30m including transfers and departures.
The distance between Hurghada and Giza is 398 km. The road length is 464.8 km. The journey between Hurghada and Giza can take between 5 to 7 hours if you choose to take a bus.
The flight time between Hurghada (HRG) and Cairo (CAI) is approximately 1 hour and covers a distance of approximately 401 km. A day trip to Cairo by plane offers you the convenience of a short flight. You can easily book a day trip to Cairo by plane for 1 or 2 days.
The distance between Luxor and Hurghada is 209 km. The road distance is 288 km.
Hurghada is a year-round destination, but it really depends on you
You can buy these directly in Egypt from a local provider. The largest and best-known mobile phone providers in the country are Vodafone, Orange and Etisalat. You can often find these local SIM cards directly at the airport or in the city's shopping centers.