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The East Delta company runs buses from Taba city (there is a stop in Taba Heights as well right outside the resorts) to Cairo. June 2010 we paid 70 egyptian pounds for a 1 way from Cairo (Turgaman station) to Taba heights. The bus is uncomfortable and the airconn was inconsistent, but it's cheap. Hard to know when to get off- make sure you ask as there are no announcements and the bus makes lots of random stops.
Written Jul 3, 2010
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At the border crossing between Egypt and Israel, there is a large group of taxis waiting for travelers. Generally these cars are of low quality and the drivers are very dangerous, but during the night, they know the roads the best of anyone. If you must take a taxi, I suggest only taking taxis during the day and agree on your price ahead of time (most of the drivers seem to prefer new Israeli sheqels over any other currency).
Written Jan 11, 2007
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When traveling from within Israel to Taba, Egypt, one must bring a passport. If you own an Israeli automobile and hold an Israeli passport than you can drive over the border. Otherwise, most people walk and take a taxi on the Egyptian side.
There is a US $15.00 fee to cross the Israeli border, and a US $26.00 fee to cross on the Egyptian side unless you are going to the Hilton Taba or the casino. Those are free because they sit on the Israeli/Egyptian border.
Written Mar 28, 2005
Phone: +972-8-6360999
Website: http://www.iaa.gov.il/Rashat/he-IL/Borders/Taba/
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At the time of our trip to Taba Heights, we were flown in through Israel to Ovda airport for a border crossing.
What they don't tell you is that Ovda is a Military Airport. You are then transferrred by bus to the border where you have to pay to buy a Visa and then walk across the border, about 300 yards carrying your luggage, they don,t allow vehicles to cross. This is a real timewasting ball ache.
I had intended to go for a day trip back to Elat which was only 10 miles from Taba, but the border crossing was such a performance that I did not bother.
On the return journey the security checks by the Israelis were totally over the top. What a miserable load of humourless bastards they are. Everyone on the flight was unanimously agreed that they had enjoyed the holiday to Taba but would NEVER return by this route.
Was this some cunning plot to ruin the Egyptians efforts to build a competing resort I wonder. I mean I can understand security at this level if we all had flowing white beards and Kaftans, but a coach load of Brit's!!!
Thankfully, I understand that there is now an Egyptian airport at Taba now which should overcome this problem. But if you are offered a trip through Ovda, forget it.
Written Dec 14, 2002
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I ASK FOR ROUND TRIP TRANSFER FROM TABA TO SHARM ELSHEKH BY BUS OR BOAT
Written Nov 13, 2006
Phone: +962795638556
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The East Delta bus station is about 1 km walk from the international border.
Written Jun 5, 2005
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The East Delta bus station is about 1 km walk from the international border.
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Q: Does anyone know or have a link to the up to date (2012) border crossing costs from Taba into Eilat and back again? thanks
A: Link to the up to date? Good luck ;-) The cost is about 20 euro, I guess it is for each direction.
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Visted Taba Heights, feb 2006. First landed at Taba Airport (which is also a miltary base) was quite shocked to see how unorgainised it was there with only one flight coming in and there staff trying...
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When Eilat becomes full, I like to head to Taba. Much more secluded, excellent beaches and generally a cheap place to vacation.
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I spent an amazing week at the Hyatt Regency Resort in Taba Heights. What made it so amazing was the scenery, I could see 4 countries just standing on the beach; Egypt, Israel, Jordan and Saudi...
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What can i say. Amazing. The people, the hotels, the scenery, this place has it all. It's lovely to go somewhere with loads of people and shops and loads to do and see, but this was just perfect, not...
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Taba is popular with both Europeans and Israelis - 4/5 star hotels at affordable prices, great beaches, and for Israelis - close to the border. A Taba 5-star hotel, however, is a bit different to one...
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