Is Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh closer to the pyramids?

Cairo and the pyramids of Giza are practically as far away from Sharm El Sheikh as from Hurghada. However, it is further to the pharaonic sites on the Nile from Sharm El Skeikh than from Hurghada. Of course, there are still excursions lasting several days. This costs accordingly and involves a lot of driving.



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The distance between Cairo and Hurghada is 400 km. The road distance is 461.9 km.

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See the highlights of Cairo and Giza in just one day with this bus tour from Hurghada. You'll visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, check out the rich collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts at the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, and take a half-hour ride in a traditional felucca boat on the Nile River.

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Take a 1-hour flight from Hurghada to Cairo for a day trip in Egypt's capital city with an Egyptologist as your guide. Visit the famous pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum.

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Hurghada is slight cooler than Sharm.

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Sharm El Sheikh (4 days are enough) The famous resort by the Red Sea is located at the extreme south of Sinai Peninsula. It is far from Cairo about 500 km. Sharm is very popular for the dive sites which are considered among the top dive sites in the world like Thistlegorm & Shark and Yolanda Reef.

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Embark on a full-day trip to Cairo from Sharm to visit the Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids of Giza with an Egyptologist guide. Travel via comfortable bus and experience the must-see sights of Egypt.

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Tourism in the city Hurghada's major industry is foreign and domestic tourism, owing to its landscape, year-round hot and dry climate and long beaches. Its waters are clear and calm for most of the year and have become popular for underwater diving and snorkelling.

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Hurghada is a beach resort city stretching some 40km along Egypt's Red Sea coast. It's renowned for scuba diving, and has numerous dive shops and schools in its modern Sekalla district. There are many restaurants, bars and nightclubs, while the old town, El Dahar, is home to traditional Egyptian coffee shops and souks.

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South Sinai Terrorists have also kidnapped foreign nationals. Many bombings directly targeted tourists and their transport. If you travel to South Sinai: avoid road travel outside of Sharm El Sheikh.

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As a whole, and specifically Sharm El Sheikh, it's safe to visit because, as a highly known tourist country and area, there are a lot of security measures. However, we offer you some basic tips in order to avoid any problems: Strictly follow the indications of the local authorities and do not leave the tourist routes.

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In the resorts like Sharm El Sheik, Hurghada, Sinai, etc. -- shorts are fine and it is very open and flexible. This also applies to ladies for the beach areas, but going into the market area in Hurghada, for example you may be more comfortable in trousers.

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For the highest temperatures travel between April and October but if you prefer less extreme temperatures but still want a bit of heat and high levels sunshine, visit during the winter months when the climate is arguably at its best.

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Egypt : climate and when to go to Hurghada Between May and August, temperatures rise to 50°F in Luxor. However, the evenings are relatively cool. From October to May, you can find temperatures between 68°F and 81°F.

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