Sinai and Red Sea: all about great entertainment

Sinai is one of the most popular locations at Egypt from the point of tourism as well as from the point of Egypt’s historical significance. Sinai covers only 64,000 sq. km. Tourists avail Sinai Travel Information for two reasons: Sinai is counted as a holy place for Christians and it is the most famous spots for sea diving.

The significance of the place Sinai was always on the top because of the manifold locational advantages. In ancient age, it was a pilgrims’ route as well as it was a cultural hub in Egyptian territory. Presently, it is counted as one of the places housing some of the most famous archaeological monuments of Egypt like The St. Catherine Monastery.The famous Mount Sinai, which is believed as the Holy place where God has given Moses the famous 10 commandments, is also positioned in Sinai. 

Sinai is located amidst the desert and it is a part of Arabian Peninsula. The southern part of Sinai is the most beautiful part of this region with exquisite coral reefs and some of the best sea diving spots in Africa.

Visa requirement in Sinai

According to Sinai Tourist Information, You will require an entry visa atSinai Airport. If you have a tour plan to visit Sharm or Ras Mohamed National Park, you have to arrange an Egypt Visa before entering Sinai.  

   

How to visit Sinai

It is extremely easy to arrive at Sinai. You can take a domestic flight from Cairo. It takes around 30 minutes time to reach at Sinai.

You can take East delta bus to Sharm El-sheik, and the journey takes around 7-8 hours’ time. The bus stops at the city of El Tur around 100km away from Shram.

You can travel from Hurghada to Sharm by Ferry boat: click here to check the schedule of the ferry boat.

Diving into Sharm

The city of Sharm El-sheik is one of the most visited places in Egypt for luxury water sport amenities. According to the latest Sinai Tourist Information this place has plenty of tourist facilities of international standard.

The city provides someexotic arrangements of diving and snorkelling. It is also a model place for open water diving and gaining a PADI or CMAS certificate. In order to hire tanks and diving equipment here tourists have to produce an internationally recognized certificate.

Most of the dive courses are scheduled for 5 days in open water; tourists want to obtain such license have to complete the introductory course.

Diving Spots in Sinai

Shark bay / Ras um Elsied / Blue hole in dahab/ Dunraven / EL gharkana /EL muquilila
Rasatantur / Ras Abu GaluomRasnosarani / Ras umm sied /Sun pool/ thistle groom
Ras el Mamleh/ Maganna beach/ Ras Mohammed national park /Tiran island protected area / The tower , amorphous / Turtle bay / Jackson and Gordon reefs.

Experience the harmonious culture and tradition in Egypt

Egypt, you can say is a beautiful country, full of mystique and confluence of different cultures. Egypt is one of the earliest known civilizations, whereby you will find the confluence of traditional and modern culture and traditions. 

Egyptian culture and tradition

Basically, I found Egyptian culture and traditions are a confluence of culture of Europe, Middle East and Africa. People follow Islamic and Christian culture. This makes Egypt a very cosmopolitan country. They have a mixed culture of ancient tribal customs of Pharaohs and modernity. They have kept their ancient history intact and have created a new and modern cultural identity for themselves.

People are very courteous and always have a smiling face. They are a very good host to tourists. They look up to Egypt holidays and traditions. Women generally keep themselves properly covered from head to toe as a symbol of Muslim piety and modesty. When one enters a mosque, mausoleum or a madrasas, they should keep their shoes at the entryway. I enjoyed the Egyptian traditional cuisine comprising of Full medames, Kushari and Molokhia. Also food of the Eastern Mediterranean like Kebabs and Falafel are popular. Main languages spoken are Arabic and English.

Main holidays on Egypt’s calendar

Major Public holidays are

·         Coptic Christmas day on 7^th January

·         Sinai liberation day on 25^th April

·         Worker’s day on 1^st May

·         Revolution Day on 23^rd July

·         Victory day on 6^th October

·         Suez liberation day on 13^th October

·         Victory day on 23^rd December

Both Islamic and Coptic calendar is followed. Few other holidays like Eid Al Adha, Eid El Fitr are followed according to the Islamic calendar, so dates may vary. Ramadan is the holy month, followed by fasting the whole day and taking food at sunset. Egypt holidays and traditions,both can be enjoyed if you at the right place at the right time.