I am travelling to Sharm next week and wondered if am better off taking hard currency such as £ or $?
Are there any 'MUST-DO' or 'MUST-SEE' things in Sharm el sheik?
2006-10-25 01:19:02 · 10 answers · asked by nicholsonuk 1 in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ Egypt
yes, euros and dollars are preferred there, but always keep some egyptian pounds with u.
my advice to u, always bargain, u'll save alot:)
about the must do and must see, u don wanna miss diving and snorkling in the red sea, its an unforgettable experience, there is a whole new world down under, dont miss it.
also try to go on a safari to ras mohamed, climb the mountains and u can dive there too.
ask the hotel reception or ur tour guide to spend a night with the beduins there.
i went there before and it was amazing, the beduins are very generous people, u can dine with them, they make the best meat in the world, they cook it in the sand,unbelievable taste. the mountains there were lit by thousands of candles, u dont wanna miss that, but its better when ur in a group of friends or family.
hope u enjoy ur trip, i'm sure u will:)
2006-10-25 05:46:51 · answer #1 · answered by Yasmine 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am going to Sharm in December can't wait. I have actually been there twice before and the people are happy to take Egyptian Pounds - this is the only currency I have used in Sharm. You must do the obvious - snorkelling or diving - spectacular. Also take a trip to the dessert at night - it is fantastic. I have also done a trip to an oasis which was really nice and four wheel driving in the desert. I sure whatever you do you will have a fab time and like most who have been there will want to go back.
2006-10-25 08:31:55 · answer #2 · answered by sharon m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take Egyptian pounds coz u'll be highly charged if u don't know the exchange rate from $ or Sterling to Egyptian pounds .
2006-10-25 09:25:45 · answer #3 · answered by Bosha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take Dollars and a few Egyptian Pounds.
2006-10-25 08:21:50 · answer #4 · answered by E=MC2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
locals prefer $ as they get a better exchange rate for it.They use Egyptian Pound.And must see's people sites camels sand shops water and a different way of life enjoy your time there have a great holiday
2006-10-26 03:57:27 · answer #5 · answered by refknowsbest 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they prefer dollars or English pounds, they are in short supply and sometimes when a company wants to buy something from the US or UK they have to get them by the black market.
2006-10-25 12:20:20 · answer #6 · answered by brendagho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The people sometimes insist on US$ or £sterling, possibly Euros too. I think it's because they can charge more if you don't know know the exchange rate.
It depends where you go, more of a tourist trap it is the more likely they are to demand foreign curency.
2006-10-25 08:35:51 · answer #7 · answered by Red P 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know a lot about Egypt and Cairo and if they charge you dollars then that means you got ripped off..
2006-10-26 02:36:17 · answer #8 · answered by SaveDarfur.org 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you 'd better take egyptian pounds , and dollars would be better than euoros or sterlings
2006-10-25 10:58:38 · answer #9 · answered by nadou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
$$$$$
u must go to Bus stop club
enjoy ur time
2006-10-25 09:57:25 · answer #10 · answered by hghazoly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋