Bonjour,
Je souhaite partir plonger en mer rouge mi novembre avec mon copain.
Nous hésitons entre :Safaga (organisé par Dive Spirit Travel, hôtel Menaville, club Dune) El Gouna (organisé par l'UCPA, hôtel Arena Inn, club inconnu).Nous avons le niveau 1, aimerions en prendre plein les yeux en plongée mais également faire un peu de planche à voile, wakeboard, des excursions (dans le désert, Luxor...).
Quelle est à votre avis la ville la plus adaptée ?
Si vous connaissez les hotels et clubs, qu'en avez-vous pensé ?
Que peut-on esperer voir sous l'eau à Safaga ?
Merci d'vanace pour votre aide :)
Nous projetons d'aller faire de la planche à voile et du kite surf à SAFAGA en octobre. Nous aimerions avoir votre avis sur le lieu et peut-être nous faire profiter d'une belle expérience.
Merci de votre aide.
Michel et Baptiste.
Merci de votre aide.
Michel et Baptiste.
Bonjour à tous,
je souhaite voyager 15 jours cet été en Egypte avec mes deux enfants (13 et 16 ans) peu habitué aux circuits touristiques "traditionnels" (clubs), je voudrais découvrir le pays comme j'ai l'habitude de procéder: billet sec + sac à dos... Je ne sais pas si cela est aussi aisé qu'en Asie du Sud Est par exemple ou j'ai mes habitudes!!! j'ai trouvé des billets pour Aout à +500€ / pers mais je bloque sur les spots, les transports, le cout moyen de la vie, les disponibilités des hotels en plein mois d'Aout... bref, j'ai besoin de conseils pour valider mon voyage. merci par avance pour votre aide.
stéphane
je souhaite voyager 15 jours cet été en Egypte avec mes deux enfants (13 et 16 ans) peu habitué aux circuits touristiques "traditionnels" (clubs), je voudrais découvrir le pays comme j'ai l'habitude de procéder: billet sec + sac à dos... Je ne sais pas si cela est aussi aisé qu'en Asie du Sud Est par exemple ou j'ai mes habitudes!!! j'ai trouvé des billets pour Aout à +500€ / pers mais je bloque sur les spots, les transports, le cout moyen de la vie, les disponibilités des hotels en plein mois d'Aout... bref, j'ai besoin de conseils pour valider mon voyage. merci par avance pour votre aide.
stéphane
Bonjour à Tous
Je pars en Septembre à safaga, ds l'Hotel SHAMS, via Lastminute... Qqun connait ?
Je suis preneuse de toutes les infos, sur la ville, l'hôtel, etc...
Merci 😛
S.
Je pars en Septembre à safaga, ds l'Hotel SHAMS, via Lastminute... Qqun connait ?
Je suis preneuse de toutes les infos, sur la ville, l'hôtel, etc...
Merci 😛
S.
Bonjour,
Nous passons une semaine à Marsa Alam (stage windsurf) en novembre prochain.
Le prix des transferts est exhorbitant. Nous envisageons la location d'une voiture depuis l'aéroport d'Hurghada (+/- 200 euros).
Je n'arrive pas à localiser l'hôtel où nous avons prévu notre semaine planche ... Comme l'hôtel propose lui-même des transferts (à 84 euros pp), nous préférons essayer de nous débrouiller nous-mêmes.
Est-ce que quelqu'un s'est déjà rendu par ses propres moyens à Marsa Alam, et plus particulièrement à l'hôtel Shams Alam, qui se trouve à une cinquantaine de km de la ville ????
Merci d'avance
Est-ce que quelqu'un s'est déjà rendu par ses propres moyens à Marsa Alam, et plus particulièrement à l'hôtel Shams Alam, qui se trouve à une cinquantaine de km de la ville ????
Merci d'avance
bonsoir
je finalise plus ou moins notre prochain séjour en famille en egypte et j'avais pensé à dahab pour quelques jours
quelqu'un connaît il et a t il des bons plans
nous recherchons un hôtel calme, pas d'animations et proche mer bien sûr
sinon cette station balnéaire est-elle tranquille ? (enfin plus que les autres sharm hurgada etc)
sinon ce serait vers quseir mais j'ai lu pas mal d'avis négatifs
merci pour vos renseignements
sinon cette station balnéaire est-elle tranquille ? (enfin plus que les autres sharm hurgada etc)
sinon ce serait vers quseir mais j'ai lu pas mal d'avis négatifs
merci pour vos renseignements
Slt à tous,
Bon voila je dois me faire un petit voyage avec mon amie.
On a un budget de 1000 € / pers et 10 jours max. On veut du chaud si possible et proximité de la mer (plongée et windsurf) 🙂 Éviter les gros hôtels !!!!!! 🤪 Éviter les excursions en bus !
On a donc pensé à l'Égypte (le Maroc et la Tunisie sont déjà fait).
Par contre aux vues des guides / témoignages et autres.. plusieurs questions en découlent.
1 - Est ce possible de faire ce pays en bagpacker ? entre safaga (4 jours) & louxor (2/3 jours) ou ça craint. 2 - Dans le cas ou ça craint faut il, dans l'optique plongée / windsurf uniquement aller à Dahab ou Safaga ? sachant qu'on aime bien ne pas être oppressé par le monde ! 3 - Des hôtels a conseiller / deconseiller sur ces deux sites ? 4 - Y a t il des choses à voir à proximité de safaga ? (ce qui nous fais un peu peur si y a rien !) Tjrs ds l'optique de bagpacker. 5 - Y a t il des choses à voir à proximité de Dahab ? (on a vu le mont Sinaï, mais à part ca) Tjrs ds l'optique de bagpacker. 6 - C'est interdit d'aller à pied sur les langues de sables en face des plages ? 🤪 7 - Difficile de louer une voiture ou pas ? car les agences s'avancent pas trop la dessus ?!
Merci pour vos réponses en tous cas !
😉
Bon voila je dois me faire un petit voyage avec mon amie.
On a un budget de 1000 € / pers et 10 jours max. On veut du chaud si possible et proximité de la mer (plongée et windsurf) 🙂 Éviter les gros hôtels !!!!!! 🤪 Éviter les excursions en bus !
On a donc pensé à l'Égypte (le Maroc et la Tunisie sont déjà fait).
Par contre aux vues des guides / témoignages et autres.. plusieurs questions en découlent.
1 - Est ce possible de faire ce pays en bagpacker ? entre safaga (4 jours) & louxor (2/3 jours) ou ça craint. 2 - Dans le cas ou ça craint faut il, dans l'optique plongée / windsurf uniquement aller à Dahab ou Safaga ? sachant qu'on aime bien ne pas être oppressé par le monde ! 3 - Des hôtels a conseiller / deconseiller sur ces deux sites ? 4 - Y a t il des choses à voir à proximité de safaga ? (ce qui nous fais un peu peur si y a rien !) Tjrs ds l'optique de bagpacker. 5 - Y a t il des choses à voir à proximité de Dahab ? (on a vu le mont Sinaï, mais à part ca) Tjrs ds l'optique de bagpacker. 6 - C'est interdit d'aller à pied sur les langues de sables en face des plages ? 🤪 7 - Difficile de louer une voiture ou pas ? car les agences s'avancent pas trop la dessus ?!
Merci pour vos réponses en tous cas !
😉
Bonjour,
je souhaite faire un séjour dans un pays de la méditerranée, j'ai pensé à l'égypte
(je connais un peu le maroc et la tunisie), mais pas l'égypte, je chercjhe un hotel club sympa en bord de mar, que pouvez-vous me conseiller....., je pensais à hurghada et sharm el cheik...
alors si vous connaeez debons hotels clubs, je suis preneur
de suis aussi interrerréssé par une croisrère sur le nil qu'en pensez-vous? merci davance
de suis aussi interrerréssé par une croisrère sur le nil qu'en pensez-vous? merci davance
Bonjour
nous partons 3s en juillet en Egypte avec nos 3 enfants (de 11 à 17 ans); nous envisageons d' organiser notre sejour ainsi: 3 jours au CAire, 3 jours dans le desert blanc, retour au Caire puis descente à Luxor en train où puis nous aimerions passer 3 jours sur le nil, puis retour à Dahab en bus pour 8 jours soit à l'hotel Lagona village ou au novotel pour faire du snorkelling, sinai...Que pensez vous de ce parcours ? quelqu'un aurait il fait quelque chose d'analogue ?
Nous cherchons des tuyaux sur comment faire une petite croisiere de 2 à 3 jours sur une felouque à partir de Luxor ou Assouan ? Y a t il des personnes qui sont allées dans le desert en plein juillet ? et au niveau hotel sur Dahab, que nous recommendez vou ? sachant qu'on cherche un hotel avec piscine, à cote d'une plage et idealement proche d'un endroit de snorkelling ? mais y a t il du danger pour des enfants au niveau de la mer ? Vents, courants ? est ce que les massifs coralliens sont accessibles à la nage ou avec bâteau?
merci
🙁 Comme beaucoup j'ai réservé un séjour dans ce club pour les vacances de février, et vu les critiques, je me pose des questions quant au maintien de ma résevation.
Apparement le directeur de ce club a changé dernièrement, et les améliorations se font sentir.
Vos avis seront les bienvenus 🤪
Apparement le directeur de ce club a changé dernièrement, et les améliorations se font sentir.
Vos avis seront les bienvenus 🤪
Bonsoir à tous!!!!
Je pars le 17 septembre prochain à Hurghada en Egypte.
J'ai pu lire que c'était un splendide spot de plongé, mais aussi de windsurf, quand est il du surf????
Y aurait t-il quelques vagues ou pas du tout????
Merci d'avance à tous pour vos réponses.
Audrey
Merci d'avance à tous pour vos réponses.
Audrey
We’ll be in Dahab again this October—we’ve been going since 1979—to freedive. In 2025, to our surprise, access to the Blue Hole is now paid: on top of the 10 € taxi fare, you have to pay $10 per person to enter the park. So we’re heading outside Dahab to the Three Pools site by bike, rented locally. Is there a bus that goes there, or shared taxis, instead of the tourist taxis? And where can we catch them? We’ve seen big buses full of local families on the site, but we don’t know where to find them. Thanks in advance!
After a perfect first experience as a couple with Memphis Tour in 2020—where we left an outstanding review—we’ve just returned from Egypt with our family of six plus a baby, and we have numerous complaints:
On the day our cruise was supposed to depart, the boat stayed docked in Aswan for over 24 hours without starting the Nile navigation as scheduled. We only left the next day at 3:30 PM for a quick stop/visit to Kom Ombo at 6:00 PM, followed by nighttime navigation until arriving in Esna at 2:00 AM!
The next day, we departed at 9:30 AM and arrived around noon in Luxor, where the boat docked in the middle of nowhere, 12 km from the city center!
In the end, we were charged for 4 days on the magnificent Nile but only got a maximum of 5 hours and 45 minutes of daytime navigation!
And, to top it off, there was no stop in Edfu—meaning no carriage ride to the Temple of Edfu, which was advertised as one of Egypt’s largest and best-preserved temples. Instead, without informing us, they replaced it with a visit to Esna.
During a West Bank visit in Luxor, we had to wait for our kids, who were with another guide for a longer tour. When our guide contacted Memphis Tour, they refused to let us visit the Temple of Medinet Habu (just 5 € away) on our own! We were forced to go through them and pay 25 € per person.
Instead of letting us wait in front of the temple for our kids and the other guide, they dropped us off alone for a full hour in what they called an "alabaster factory"—which was just the usual overpriced tourist shop where all guides take you.
I’ll skip the overly simplistic meal at Philae: grilled chicken and rice with no dessert or coffee. And the amateurish organization where the guide on the boat wasn’t even informed about the next day’s exact program.
Finally, despite our repeated priority requests and Memphis Tour’s promises during booking, there was no baby car seat provided for several long trips—even though the traffic is certainly colorful but not always reassuring.
Nor was the promised baby bed available on the boat—only a third adult bed. We had to insist strongly to get one.
Even though the complimentary carriage and felucca rides in Luxor were nice, they don’t make up for everything else.
This is despite the skills and kindness of the guides and boat staff.
Since 2020, we’ve sent several groups of friends to Memphis Tour for their Egyptian trips, but that definitely won’t happen again in the future.
Too bad
On the day our cruise was supposed to depart, the boat stayed docked in Aswan for over 24 hours without starting the Nile navigation as scheduled. We only left the next day at 3:30 PM for a quick stop/visit to Kom Ombo at 6:00 PM, followed by nighttime navigation until arriving in Esna at 2:00 AM!
The next day, we departed at 9:30 AM and arrived around noon in Luxor, where the boat docked in the middle of nowhere, 12 km from the city center!
In the end, we were charged for 4 days on the magnificent Nile but only got a maximum of 5 hours and 45 minutes of daytime navigation!
And, to top it off, there was no stop in Edfu—meaning no carriage ride to the Temple of Edfu, which was advertised as one of Egypt’s largest and best-preserved temples. Instead, without informing us, they replaced it with a visit to Esna.
During a West Bank visit in Luxor, we had to wait for our kids, who were with another guide for a longer tour. When our guide contacted Memphis Tour, they refused to let us visit the Temple of Medinet Habu (just 5 € away) on our own! We were forced to go through them and pay 25 € per person.
Instead of letting us wait in front of the temple for our kids and the other guide, they dropped us off alone for a full hour in what they called an "alabaster factory"—which was just the usual overpriced tourist shop where all guides take you.
I’ll skip the overly simplistic meal at Philae: grilled chicken and rice with no dessert or coffee. And the amateurish organization where the guide on the boat wasn’t even informed about the next day’s exact program.
Finally, despite our repeated priority requests and Memphis Tour’s promises during booking, there was no baby car seat provided for several long trips—even though the traffic is certainly colorful but not always reassuring.
Nor was the promised baby bed available on the boat—only a third adult bed. We had to insist strongly to get one.
Even though the complimentary carriage and felucca rides in Luxor were nice, they don’t make up for everything else.
This is despite the skills and kindness of the guides and boat staff.
Since 2020, we’ve sent several groups of friends to Memphis Tour for their Egyptian trips, but that definitely won’t happen again in the future.
Too bad
Hi everyone,
We’re going on a Nile cruise.
My question:
We’re taking off from Brussels Airport to land in Cairo.
Then we have to catch a second flight to Luxor.
How does that work—do we pick up our luggage, do we have to exit and then re-enter the airport?
Thanks for your help, tips, and advice, etc.…
Hello,
We’d like to hire a French-speaking guide (agency, professional, or volunteer) to show us around Cairo over three days.
Trip planned for November 22, 23, and 24, 2026—four veteran French travelers.
We’re open to any leads, contact info, or suggestions.
Best regards,
Jacques
Hi,
Which neighborhood should I choose in Cairo?
From what I understand, Giza is close to the pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, but there isn’t much else to do in the evening.
Zamalek seems pretty quiet with plenty of restaurants.
Basically, I’m looking for a calm neighborhood (if that exists!) where I can stroll around safely and grab a bite to eat in the evening.
Thanks in advance.
Hi there!
I’ve got a great opportunity for an organized trip to Egypt (April 29 to May 13) with Tours Chanteclerc ($5,899). Departure is from Montreal.
https://www.tourschanteclerc.com/.../splendeurs-degypte
I’m looking for a travel partner to take advantage of the double occupancy rates (win-win).
Are there any interested folks, or do you know of any resources that could help me reach my goal?
Thanks, and have a great day!
I’ve got a great opportunity for an organized trip to Egypt (April 29 to May 13) with Tours Chanteclerc ($5,899). Departure is from Montreal.
https://www.tourschanteclerc.com/.../splendeurs-degypte
I’m looking for a travel partner to take advantage of the double occupancy rates (win-win).
Are there any interested folks, or do you know of any resources that could help me reach my goal?
Thanks, and have a great day!
Hi there,
I’m looking for a cruise for two adults over 75 (with meals included, etc.) to visit Egypt—specifically the pyramids along the Nile and the Cairo museum. Looking forward to reading about other travelers’ experiences.
Thanks.
Hi there,
I’m traveling solo to Egypt. Could you give me a rough idea of the budget for:
meals
hotels
taxis including tips
visits...
Just an estimate, of course.
For 15 days, what would the price range be, considering there’s an overnight train and a Nile cruise?
I’d like to compare with a travel agency. Is it more worthwhile to go through an agency despite the downsides of group travel?
Otherwise, if a travel buddy is interested in this country, why not?
Thanks a lot!
Hi everyone,
The topic’s been covered before, but I couldn’t find anything specific about the airport I’m dealing with or anything very recent, so I’m asking again.
Could you confirm whether it’s possible to buy the visa in euros at Cairo’s Sphinx Airport (not the main one, but the other one if you’re a bit farther out)?
I’ve read conflicting reports—some say yes, others say it’s only available in dollars, some say you can pay in cash, others say it’s card-only or that you need to find a currency exchange office. I’m a bit lost—could someone clarify? Thanks!
Hi everyone,
In October 2026, my wife and I are going on a cruise on the Nile.
My question is: do they accept euros for personal expenses?
Thanks everyone!
Hi there,
We’ll be a group of 6 friends visiting the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo during the first week of April. We’re looking for a French-speaking guide for the tour. Can anyone help us out? Best regards,
Pierre
We’ll be a group of 6 friends visiting the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo during the first week of April. We’re looking for a French-speaking guide for the tour. Can anyone help us out? Best regards,
Pierre
Hi, what do you think about taking the Blue Bus from Sharm El-Sheikh to Alexandria in early March? They say it’s an 8-hour trip, and it costs between 10 and 15 €. Thanks in advance!
Hello,
For flight schedules and prices from Bordeaux, and ease of reaching Alexandria by bus/train afterward, I’m considering spending 4 days around Hurghada (direct flight from Bdx).
I don’t think I’ll go for courses to get my Level 1, since I don’t plan to dive often in the future—unless you think it’s better than doing 2 discovery dives in this area (I only have one baptism under my belt, in Koh Tao 15 years ago—amazing! But I’m not targeting trips for diving; I need to go to Alexandria, so this is a chance to get back into diving and snorkeling).
I’m looking for a spot to do some snorkeling, 1 or 2 baptisms, and explore the surroundings. I’ll arrive in early March on the evening of Day 0. I’ll have 3.5 days after that (I’m planning to leave on Day 4 around 4 PM by bus/train).
Is Hurghada completely to be avoided in favor of another area in the Red Sea, or can I still have a nice 3.5 days there? I know places like Dahab are more pleasant, but the convenience and timing of Hurghada appeal to me... I usually prefer more authentic travel spots and places, but I’m willing to compromise on that if it’s still worth it for the diving. Or should I only stay 2.5 days and head to Alexandria a day earlier? (I’ve already seen Cairo and Luxor a bit.)
Open to your advice ;) Thanks in advance!
I don’t think I’ll go for courses to get my Level 1, since I don’t plan to dive often in the future—unless you think it’s better than doing 2 discovery dives in this area (I only have one baptism under my belt, in Koh Tao 15 years ago—amazing! But I’m not targeting trips for diving; I need to go to Alexandria, so this is a chance to get back into diving and snorkeling).
I’m looking for a spot to do some snorkeling, 1 or 2 baptisms, and explore the surroundings. I’ll arrive in early March on the evening of Day 0. I’ll have 3.5 days after that (I’m planning to leave on Day 4 around 4 PM by bus/train).
Is Hurghada completely to be avoided in favor of another area in the Red Sea, or can I still have a nice 3.5 days there? I know places like Dahab are more pleasant, but the convenience and timing of Hurghada appeal to me... I usually prefer more authentic travel spots and places, but I’m willing to compromise on that if it’s still worth it for the diving. Or should I only stay 2.5 days and head to Alexandria a day earlier? (I’ve already seen Cairo and Luxor a bit.)
Open to your advice ;) Thanks in advance!
Just got back from Egypt a few days ago and couldn't exchange my 1900 Egyptian pounds at the airport. If anyone's interested, let me know!
Hi there,
I’m reaching out about my summer trip plans (from 07/18 to 08/02). I’ve already bought my flight tickets to Cairo. Here’s my planned itinerary: Cairo – 2 nights White Desert – 2 nights Hurghada – 2 nights Luxor – 2 nights Aswan – 1 night Marsa Alam – 4 nights Cairo – 1 night -> So, I was planning to rent a car after the desert to go to Hurghada, then Luxor, then Marsa Alam (but the drive from Marsa Alam back to Cairo seems really long, so I was thinking of skipping it and going from Luxor back to Hurghada instead). Could you help me make sense of this, please?
Thanks so much!
I’m reaching out about my summer trip plans (from 07/18 to 08/02). I’ve already bought my flight tickets to Cairo. Here’s my planned itinerary: Cairo – 2 nights White Desert – 2 nights Hurghada – 2 nights Luxor – 2 nights Aswan – 1 night Marsa Alam – 4 nights Cairo – 1 night -> So, I was planning to rent a car after the desert to go to Hurghada, then Luxor, then Marsa Alam (but the drive from Marsa Alam back to Cairo seems really long, so I was thinking of skipping it and going from Luxor back to Hurghada instead). Could you help me make sense of this, please?
Thanks so much!
Hi everyone,
I'm making good progress on planning my trip thanks to all your tips.
I have my return flight from Hurghada on the 18th in the very late evening.
I was thinking of spending 2 days by the Red Sea so the boys can enjoy the water:
-Can you swim in the Red Sea in mid-February? Is the water temperature okay? -People are recommending I go to Safaga rather than Hurghada—do you agree? -How do I make the trip from Luxor to Safaga or Hurghada, by bus or taxi? Do you have any idea of the taxi price? A contact?
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Marie
I'm making good progress on planning my trip thanks to all your tips.
I have my return flight from Hurghada on the 18th in the very late evening.
I was thinking of spending 2 days by the Red Sea so the boys can enjoy the water:
-Can you swim in the Red Sea in mid-February? Is the water temperature okay? -People are recommending I go to Safaga rather than Hurghada—do you agree? -How do I make the trip from Luxor to Safaga or Hurghada, by bus or taxi? Do you have any idea of the taxi price? A contact?
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Marie
The consulate tells me my French residence permit needs to be valid for at least 6 months after I leave Egypt, but my permit will only be valid for 5 months and a few days by my departure date from Egypt.
Is it still doable to get a visa on arrival (at the airport)?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can answer me.
Hi everyone!
We’re heading to Egypt for two weeks at the beginning of April. Here’s our current itinerary:
|02/04/2026 - Cairo (arriving at 8:00 PM)
|03/04/2026 - Cairo|
|04/04/2026 - Dahshur / Saqqara / overnight in Giza
|05/04/2026 - Giza / Cairo|
|06/04/2026 - Cairo - Abu Simbel
|07/04/2026 - Abu Simbel to Aswan
|08/04/2026 - Aswan
|09/04/2026 - Aswan
|10/04/2026 - Aswan to Luxor
|11/04/2026 - Luxor
|12/04/2026 - Luxor
|13/04/2026 - Luxor
|14/04/2026 - Luxor to Hurghada/Safaga
|15/04/2026 - Hurghada / Safaga
|16/04/2026 - Red Sea / Cairo|
|17/04/2026 - Cairo
|18/04/2026 - Cairo (return to Belgium at 10:00 AM)
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this itinerary, but mostly I’m wondering if it’s possible—and worth it—to take a one-way flight to Abu Simbel. We’d like to spend a night there to take our time visiting the site early in the morning and catch the sound-and-light show in the evening, then head to Aswan with a private driver or by bus.
Your feedback would be super helpful in planning this part of our trip!
Have a great day! 🙂 Luis
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this itinerary, but mostly I’m wondering if it’s possible—and worth it—to take a one-way flight to Abu Simbel. We’d like to spend a night there to take our time visiting the site early in the morning and catch the sound-and-light show in the evening, then head to Aswan with a private driver or by bus.
Your feedback would be super helpful in planning this part of our trip!
Have a great day! 🙂 Luis








