The Pyramids of Giza are located on the outskirts of Cairo, the capital of Egypt. The Giza Necropolis is around 15 km away from the Cairo city center. It is easily accessible by bus, metro, or taxi from the city center.
That depends entirely on your preferences. Both places are definitely worth a visit and offer many excursions and activities as well as diving schools. I would say Hurghada is for those looking for more action, Sharm El Sheikh for a quieter holiday or with a focus on diving and snorkelling.
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.
Reconsider travel to Egypt due to terrorism. Exercise increased caution in Egypt due to the Embassy's limited ability to assist dual national U.S.-Egyptian citizens who are arrested or detained. Do not travel to: The Sinai Peninsula (with the exception of travel to Sharm El-Sheikh by air) due to terrorism.
Some tourists planning a Great Sphinx of Giza tour wonder if you can go inside og the Great Sphinx enclosure. It is possible, but only during our tour of the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx.
The most famous Egyptian pyramids are those found at Giza, on the outskirts of Cairo. Several of the Giza pyramids are counted among the largest structures ever built.
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.
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.
There are more wrecks reachable from Hurghada and shorter dive trips – leaving you time to notch up a few dives a day – or chill out back at your hotel. But Sharm El Sheikh does still have a couple of dive must-haves up its sleeves. Water quality – and coral health is a little better on Sharm's shores.
Although it has long been a good value destination, a massive currency devaluation in recent months, coupled with prices becoming more competitive due to a reduction in Chinese, Russian, Ukrainian and American tourists, has turned Egypt into the bargain of the season — provided you avoid big international brands and ...