The area of Sharm el-Sheikh is now deemed safe to travel to by the Foreign Office.
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The UK Foreign Office is not warning against travel to tourist areas in Egypt, such as the Red Sea resorts of Sharm el Sheikh and Hurghada or the city of Cairo. It is advising against all travel to the following areas: Egypt-Libya border (within 20 km) North Sinai.
While popular tourist hotspots, including Egypt's capital, Cairo and Hurghada, Luxor and Sharm-El-Sheikh remain in the 'safe to travel to' zone, the FCDO has advised against all but essential travel and no travel to the northern Sinai regions.
South SinaiTerrorists 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.
Naama Bay -- This intense cluster of restaurants, hotels, and a few bars around the bay is the downtown core of Sharm el Sheikh. It's the only part of Sharm where you can get out of your hotel and walk to a restaurant or a bar.
Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Egypt. The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Egypt: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.
Sharm El Sheikh is one of those unique destinations you can visit year-round, and the best time to go is really up to you. But whatever time you choose, remember to pack your sunscreen! Sharm El Sheikh enjoys warm, sunny weather for much of the year, except for late November to February, when the temperature cools.
The risk for mosquito activity is extremely high. Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants when spending time outdoors to prevent bites. The risk for mosquito activity is high.
According to government law, Egyptian citizens are required to present a marriage certificate. Foreign guests can check into the hotel without a marriage certificate or as unmarried couples.
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.
The tap water is totally clear but it is strongly chlorinated, and thus it is better to drink bottled water of low cost and avoid tap water to maintain good health. However, you can use tap water for other things, including washing and brushing your teeth.
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.
No, you shouldn't drink the water or even use for cleaning teeth etc. your hotel is a good standard so will be using bottled ( they have large barrel type containers) water for ice cubes, washing salads, veg etc so no need to avoid.
The simple answer: rent an apartment for the duration of your girlfriend's visit. Another alternative is to take her to enjoy the Red Sea either in Sharm El Sheikh or in Hurghada. Most hotels in these world famouse resort cities do not turn down unmarried couples.
We continue to advise reconsider your need to travel to Egypt. Terrorist attacks could occur anywhere in Egypt. Potential targets include religious sites and tourist locations.