Advantages and Disadvantages of Rest in Egypt

Collecting material about Egypt, you can find the following definition: Egypt is a kind of a dacha for Russian tourists. This seems to be true, because the vast majority of our compatriots have visited this country at least once.

Egypt is located on two continents – in the northeastern part of Africa and on the Sinai Peninsula of Asia. The state is washed by two seas, so attractive for beach lovers - the Red and Mediterranean.

Due to the warm climate, Egypt is suitable for holidays and travel all year round. The air here is dry, all year round it is not cloudy, rains are very rare.

In summer on the African coast of the Red Sea there is a constant wind. The wind only cools the skin, but does not protect it from the sun. Therefore, it is best to sunbathe in the morning before noon and use sunscreen.

From March to mid-May, sandstorms – hamsin – are possible for 50 days. Hamsin usually does not reach the Red Sea coast, where the famous Egyptian resorts are located, as they are protected by mountains.

In addition to water and beach baits for Russian guests, there are many more. So, the vast majority of Egyptians understand English, and now also in Russian, so you can go to Egypt without impressive knowledge of a foreign language. But at the same time experienced travelers advise, communicating in English, to pronounce all the letters and speak slowly. The Egyptians understand it, but it is very peculiar.

However, the Russian popularity of this country has a downside, not so attractive. Enterprising Egyptians are trying to deceive our brother with all truths and untruths. So, if you read the blogs of our travelers, you can find such tips: those Arabs who ask “Veriv arju from”, most likely, trying to find a “victim” for monetary fraud. In such a situation, it is better to answer something exotic, for example, Puerto Rico.

However, in such situations, tourists get in “free swimming”, outside excursions, for example, walking around the capital of the state – Cairo. When it comes to Cairo, let’s talk about it.

The history of the city begins with the VII century. Cairo is an important center of Muslim theology. There are more than 300 mosques in the city. There is also a Christian district in Cairo. The Egyptian Christian Church is called the Coptic Church. In short, the inspection of religious buildings can take a lot of time. There are various museums in this city.

One of the hallmarks of Cairo is its chaotic traffic. About traffic lights, it seems, they have not even heard about the rules of the road, and, resting there, you need to be careful for this reason.

It is believed that a holiday in Egypt can be considered complete only when visiting the pyramids. There are about a hundred of them. The most famous are located on the outskirts of Cairo. There are three great pyramids – Cheops, Khafre and Mikerin. The largest of them is the pyramid of Cheops. Its construction, which was completed around 2590 BC, took 2.3 million stone blocks weighing two and a half tons each.

However, reviews of tourists about the pyramids of Egypt are mixed. Some remain completely delighted with what they saw, while others, on the contrary, wonder why these buildings have become so popular among travelers.

So, what is a good holiday in Egypt, besides the opportunity to swim and sunbathe? For all interested in culture there are numerous excursions, pyramids, museums. For lovers of night entertainment - clubs and restaurants. For those who fall for souvenirs and exotics - shops, shops and bazaars. In short, Egypt’s merits more than compensate for its shortcomings, and its popularity in Russia is justified.