Egypt in November: weather, prices, where is better to go

If you are wondering where to escape from the red zone and wet autumn, Egypt might be a good solution. There is no longer extreme heat, and prices are lower than they were in October. About all the nuances of rest in Egypt in November, our website was told by an expert - the head of the Egypt direction of the tour operator Join UP! Anastasia Andreichenko.

1. What is the weather in November in Egypt: water temperature, how does the air temperature change during the day? What's with the winds?

In November, the velvet season is in full swing in Egypt. The summer heat is gone, and the weather is as comfortable as possible. During the day, the air temperature is about + 30 ° С, at night + 20-22 ° С, the water warms up to + 25-27 ° С.

Closer to December, the possibility of winds increases, but, as a rule, the weather is "capricious" for no more than one or two days. At the same time, the November weather is favorable for long excursions and, in general, is very attractive for tourists who can hardly endure the summer heat.

2. Which Egyptian resorts are the most comfortable to relax in in November and why?

All resorts on the Red Sea coast are suitable for holidays in November. In particular, Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab, Marsa Alam, Safaga, Taba, etc.

3. What are the current rules, restrictions in connection with the pandemic?

All hotels in Egypt are regularly checked by the Ministry of Health for compliance with the rules security to protect against the spread of Covid-19. Hotel staff must wear masks and gloves. After vacation or when hiring, employees must pass a PCR test. In the event of symptoms of Covid-19, the employee stays at home and takes the test.

In addition, the Egyptian authorities are paying particular attention to the vaccination campaign. Most of the tourism workers who come into contact with tourists have been vaccinated this summer.

In hotels, sanitizers, masks, gloves for personal protection are provided in general access; in common areas, special markings are applied to maintain a comfortable and safe distance. In the rooms, before check-in, disinfecting treatment and enhanced cleaning are carried out. Dishes on buffets are covered with protective screens, they are served in portions by employees.

4. What about tour prices for November? Are they lower than, for example, in October and December?

In November, prices are lower than in October. This is due to the fact that there are school holidays in October, which creates an increased demand and, as a result, causes a rise in prices. The average price of a tour in November for a family of two adults and a child of 7 years old in a 5 * hotel for 7 nights starts from 23,000 UAH. The cost includes airfare, accommodation, meals, transfer and insurance policy.

5. What advice do you have for tourists who want to relax in November in order to make their vacation comfortable?

Get a good mood, snorkeling mask and sunscreen. For evening walks, a light sweater or jacket will be enough.

7. Please recommend the most kid-friendly hotels in Egypt. They provide, for example, a child-friendly beach, good animation, a children's menu.

Top 5 family hotels:

• Reef Oasis Beach 5 * in Sharm el-Sheikh - a gentle sandy entry into the sea, high-quality food, animation and a water park will make the whole family unforgettable).
• Desert Rose 5 * in Hurghada - a large area, a gently sloping sandy lagoon with a comfortable entrance to the sea. The territory has everything: an Olympic-size swimming pool, water slides, playgrounds, animation.
• Coral Sea Holiday 5 * in Sharm el-Sheikh - the hotel has a large number of Family rooms, there are unique two-room Kids Den rooms for families with children (parents' bedroom and a separate room for children, which is decorated in children's colors, decorated with cartoon characters and children's colorful furniture, from which children will be delighted). Large territory, there is a water park, a swimming pool with an artificial wave and a lot of entertainment for children and adults.
• Albatros Palace Sharm el Sheikh 5 * in Sharm el-Sheikh - focused on children's recreation. Built in white and blue colors, modern rooms, a swimming pool complex, a water park, quality food.
• Reef Oasis Blue Bay 5 * in Sharm El Sheikh - there are two sandy lagoons on the beach for children. Large area, water slides, playgrounds and animation.

8. Please advise what kind of entertainment should a family with children go to in Egypt in November?

For history buffs, a trip to Luxor is a must if the family is vacationing in Hurghada. Ruins of ancient temples - Luxor, Karnak, pharaohs and ancient gods; Valley of the Kings, Tombs of the Pharaohs, Luxor. It is one of the most interesting cities not only in Egypt but in the whole world.

While on holiday in Sharm el-Sheikh with young children, you should visit the dolphinarium, go on a boat trip on a bathyscaphe with a transparent bottom. In Hurghada there is an aquarium with many representatives of the underwater world, including moray eels, sharks, turtles. You can also go on a boat trip visiting the sandy islands - the most popular of them are Orange Bay, Giftun, Paradise.

On November 19, in Sharm-El-Sheikh, there will be a performance by the popular Ukrainian singer Nastya Kamensky. It will take place at Soho Square. Tourists Join UP! in Sharm El Sheikh they will be able to attend the concert absolutely free of charge, and free transfers to the event and back to the hotels will be provided to everyone.

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