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The airport of Hurghada is in 13 km to the east from the city centre. It is possible to reach the hotel by a taxi - there are a lot of them in the city. It is rather inexpensive. Not more expensively than 1 Egyptian pound (5,7 LE = $1) for 1 km. It is possible to agree with a taxist to pass in any point of Hurgada for 10LE (less $2).
As I have bought a tour with all transfers I was met at the airport by the manager and together with one more tourist we were taken to the hotels by a good minibus with the conditioner. Last evening I have been brought back to the airport alone on the same minibus. It was free-of-charge, except 1LE for loading of my bag.
They told that there are a lot of fixed-route taxis in the city which for 1LE bring up each interested person. I did not see them. Probably it's so. Theme: Car/Motor Home
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When we first arrived in Hurghada and walked down the street to the grocery store to find water we couldnt figure out why it seemed that every car that passed us was honking their horn. We soon came to realize that the honking came from what are share buses. They are like group taxis.
These are the best way to get around Hurghada. When you get in tell the driver where you want to go and then when you arrive there get out and hand the driver the fare of 1LE through the window. This is the standard posted fare in these buses and if you ask the driver will try to get more money from you. If you have a problem and the driver tell you it is more go to the tourist police. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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 Hurghada airport - B-747
Transaero arrival by Kuznetsov_Sergey, 4 more photos
While choosing a tour to Egypt I have taken advantage of a low season and opportunities of two airlines. Usually tourist operators offer air tickets to Hurghada by one airline. It helps to receive the discount at purchase of return tickets. Usually standard tours have duration of 8 days and 7 nights (plus additional one or two weeks if you want).
My tour was a practically completely excursion tour. Therefore it was important for me I could have a rest on the sea even one and a half or two days. For this reason I have chosen early morning Saturday flight to Hurghada by "Transaero" airline and returning to Moscow late Sunday flight by "Atlant-Souyz" airline. Therefore my tour was prolonged 9 days and 8 nights (including only 5 working days and 4 target days).
I don't know the price of my air tickets because I bought a complex tour with all transfers. But I think two-way ticket coasted about $350. I flied to Hurghada by "Boeing-747" and came back Moscow by "Iljushin-86". It took me 4 hours one way flight. There weren’t any delay. We arrived to Hurghada and Moscow just according to the schedule. Theme: Airplane
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 Motorized Camel.... by kenmerk
Be sure the driver brings spare tires, and a shovel to dig the thing out should it get stuck in a gully along the way. Our jeep broke down on the way back to Hurghada in pitch darkness. (Quickly found out that the air filter was completely clogged with sand....)
I'm pretty sure that you wouldn't want to get left out here all night alone... Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 Relaxing in Magawish after
diving by MalenaN
It was a very uncomfortable trip, but a very memorable one and for that I enjoyed it.
The ticket was 45 pounds (July 2005). Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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 Hurgada by Jelena by Aurorae
Sometimes bus vans can decide to operate as taxi, so make sure it doesn't have a TAXI tag on it if you want to take it as a bus. They will try to trick you into getting in pretending it's a bus, so you have to be attentive. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 convoy vehicles in Luxor by TomorrowsAngel
For security reasons, and fear of terrorism, this road is highly guarded. The convoys are secured and escorted by the submachine gun toting police.
Our group had to be at a certain place by 0700, which was when the convoy left. The convoy was made up of at least 50 buses and 4WDs. Police blocked traffic intersections and crossroads the whole way to Hurghada which made the trip pretty speedy. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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Before you get into one of the mini-buses, make sure you agree on the fare. It shouldn't be more than 1 Egyptian Pound/person. And even that may be too much. I witnessed the drivers charge less to the locals than to tourists. After that, I was able to talk the drivers to 1 EP for 2 people. But it's really what you're comfortable with. And most important of all, look like a local. When in the bus, don't swing your neck around like you're some alien taking in the sights. Keep quiet & look straight ahead. Also, always try to have exact change. Some unscrupulous drivers will try to short change you if given the chance. It's kind of hard having smaller bills because shop owners really don't like giving it out as well. But try your best. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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 she's a beauty by TomorrowsAngel
The vessel provides absolute comfort with fully air-conditioned lounges, music, TV entertainment and fully equipped cafeteria serving light snacks and drinks throughout the journey.
Sharm El Sheik -> Hurghada
Mon/Thur/Sat: departs at 1800 -> arrives at 1930
Hurghada -> Sharm El Sheik
Monday: departs at 0500 -> arrives at 0630
Thurs/Sat: departs at 0800 -> arrives at 0930
Fare: Egyptians LE 90, Foreigners $40 USD Leave a Comment
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In hurghada you will easily spot out the main means of transportation and being the cheapest , The Microbus). It takes you from one end to the other for maximum 2 egyptian pounds (20 US cents). it takes almost 14 passengers.
Some drivers might need to acr smart and rip you off but dont hassle and talk a lot . get inside the car when u reach the destination get out of the car and give him the amount and leave. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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