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Typical family friendly beach in Sharm el SheikhSharm el Sheikh is a world class resort on the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. It lies between the Red Sea and Mount Sinai. Sharm El Sheikh is holiday Mecca with high quality big name hotels and restaurants from around the world. It has arguably the best diving and snorkeling in the world. Holidaymakers can enjoy aquatic sports, the sun, and the breathtaking desert landscape. A day trip to Mount Sinai is a must with a visit to St. Catherine's monastery famous for the alleged burning of  St. Catherine where it is said that the Catherine wheel firework was named after her. Sharm el Sheikh is an all year resort with daytime temperatures in the mid 20's in winter and reaching a scorching 40 degrees in the summer. Please take plenty of high factor sun block with you - especially for the children, as you can't always believe that it "does what it says on the tin" (bottle) when buying abroad.

**Top four deals for families with free child places**
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Best* 4-star AI for family's

 

Grand Azure Resort. 5-star all inclusive. Set in extensive landscaped grounds overlooking the panoramic view of Tirana Island and The Sinai Desert and mountain.. More >>>

    

Saint George Three Corners. 4-star all inclusive. A brand new four star All Inclusive hotel situated in the lively resort of Sharm El Sheikh. It is 17km from the airport and 3km from the old city centre of Sharm .... More >>>
Best* Half Board for family's   Best* for larger family's
 

Melia Sinai Hotel. 5-star B&B, H/B or AI. An exclusive hotel entrained with 197 rooms and suites, overlooks the sea, the fabulous swimming pools and its surrounding lovely... More >>>

    

Beach Albatros Sharm El Sheikh. 4-star all inclusive. Situated on the first line on the Red Sea in the region of Hadaba, Sharm el Sheikh. It overlooks the harbour of Sharm El Maya and its private sandy beach... More >>>

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* Based on previous guest opinions. **Free child place(s) applies to accommodation only but may not be for all board levels. FCP's subject to availability but were available at time of publishing.

Sharm el Sheikh holidays travel facts

Climate:  Sharm el Sheikh's Weather & Climate (opens as a pop-up)

Airports:  Sharm el Sheikh Airport (SSH) (opens as a pop-up)

Flight time from UK: Between 5 & 5.5 hours

Visa Requirements: On entry into Egypt, you must obtain a visitors visa at the port of entry, the fee is £10 (subject to change). Sharm El Sheikh is considered a free zone, due to being located in the Sinai Peninsula. Travel on excursions outside the peninsula, the visitor’s visa is a requirement.

Currency: The unit of currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP), which is divided into 100 piastres. Most credit cards are accepted in major hotels and restaurants. Visitors are advised to take travellers cheques in GBP Pounds to avoid additional exchange rate charges or to withdraw funds from the ATM's.

Time: Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 from last Friday in April to last Friday in September).

Language: Arabic is the official language although English and French are widely spoken, especially in the tourist areas.

Electricity: Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz. European-style two-pin plugs are standard.

Useful contact information:

Egyptian Embassy, London, United Kingdom: 020 7499 3304/2401 Egyptian Consulate website

British Embassy, Cairo: (202) 27916000 British Embassy website
 
 
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Things to do in Sharm el Sheikh

Mount Sinai & St Catherine’s Monastery. A day or overnight trip where you can climb to the summit of Mount Sinai to watch the spectacular sunrise, followed by a trip to the Monastery. St Catherine’s Monastery dates back to AD337 after the Byzantine Empress Helena ordered it built around the Burning Bush. Local hotels can arrange the excursion for you.

  

Camel ride and Star watching in the Desert. As with the boats there are several camel (or should I say dromedary, as they only have one hump) trips on offer. Some take you in the evening for dinner under the stars around a camp fire and others take you during the day to a Bedouin camp and offer you mint tea and freshly baked bread.

     

Glass Bottom Boat Trips: There are loads of boat trips on offer throughout all of the resorts and they can last between 1 to 3 hours. This is a great way to see the many species of fish that live in the coral just off the shore. Prices vary so check them out before booking.

  

Dolphin Show: A daily show is held at 3.pm and last for about an hour. Tickets are readily available at most hotels and includes the return coach fare. The dolphins perform there usual tricks but it's up to you to decide if you think that performing animals should be held in captivity or not.
 

Aqua Park City Located on the cliff of Ras Om El Seid, close to Alf Laila Wa Laila Entertainment Centre, Aqua Park City spreads out over 133905 m², and consists of an Aqua Park, two hotel buildings (the Beach Albatros Sharm & the Albatros Aqua Blu with 260 rooms, and a 450 m long promenade with cafés, restaurants, bazaars, a supermarket and a bakery. Cleopark - The Pharoanic Water Park. Hours of fantasy & adventure are waiting for you at Cleopark, the first themed water park to ever open in the beautiful
city of Sharm El Sheikh. Located at Naama bay, Cleopark with its new generation rides is the perfect place for thrill seekers and water enthusiasts. Water temperature is ensured to be warm all year around. There is also the Aqua Bast at the Park Inn Hotel, Nabq, Sharm El Sheikh
 
Scuba Diving & Snorkeling: There are many opportunities for both activities BUT they should only ever be done by experienced swimmers and divers. Several "chance to learn courses" are available in the resort but this can take up a lot of your holiday time and you would do better to learn in the UK before you go. Details can be found here.
 
 
     
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