Sharm El Sheikh Deals

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Travel Deals Direct is the perfect choice to book your Sharm el Sheikh holiday. We provide the most competitive prices in the market place selling all of the main Tour Operator package holidays including Thomson, Thomas Cook, First Choice, Cosmos etc as well as using all of the specialists smaller tour operators in each destination, you can then compare these prices to the tailormade holiday providers using low cost, chartered and scheduled flights combined with hotels from the leading bed bank providers.

So whether its a quiet break for just the two of you, an activity holiday to keep the whole family happy or something that little bit out of the ordinary we have the choice of operators across the whole market to find exactly what you’re looking for.Sharm el Sheikh is a great destination for sand, sea, unbeatable weather and amazing culture. There’s a great range of things to do here but days can be spent as action packed or as lazy as you want.

Travel Deals Direct has a great range of deals to Sharm el Sheikh from all the largest tour operators such as Thomson, First Choice and Thomas Cook together with flight plus hotel packages from all kinds of airlines and hoteliers, including Hilton, Movenpick and Iberotel.

Why go there:

Fast becoming one of the top new holiday destinations, now is the time to see why everybody’s talking about Sharm el Sheikh. Blessed with fantastic year round sunshine Sharm el Sheikh has little or no rain making it the perfect holiday destination.

Temperatures range from the very pleasant 70’s in the winter months but get well over the 90's in the summer months. Add that to some of the best diving in the world and it’s easy to see why this destination is such a hot spot. If that isn’t enough to tempt you Sharm el Sheikh is the perfect base to explore Luxor & Cairo home to some of the most famous historical landmarks in the world.

Dining around Sharm el Sheikh tends to be more hotel based unless you are staying in the more built up areas with restaurants and shops. Authentic Egyptian food is readily available throughout the hotels and resorts in Sharm el Sheikh. Sample specialities such as falafel, spicy vegetables and Kofta (Egyptian sausage).

Naama Bay has fantastic array of restaurants with a huge variety of choice including Egyptian, Indian, Italian, Chinese, Mexican, Thai and Russian fayre on offer. Hard Rock Cafe and TGI Fridays are very popular and draw in the crowds with huge portioned Tex Mex food. Fast food is readily available with Pizza Hut, KFC and of course McDonalds. For a more elegant dining experience many hotels such as Movenpick Jolieville and the Hilton, have restaurants offering a la carte and gourmet dining.

Sharm offers a wide and varied entertainment scene. Most hotels host Egyptian themed nights of folk music, belly dancing and weekly camel rides. For something a little more vibrant Naama Bay is the Las Vegas of the Red Sea! The palm trees are decked with twinkling lights and live Egyptian music is played above the street. The pavement side cafes and bars are the perfect place to relax and watch the world go by. Keep an eye out here as there’s been quite a few celebs spotted on holiday here!

The Tavern and The Camel bar are really popular bars with regular Live Bands, Live Sports and Karaoke nights. For those night owls Little Buddha, Pacha and Hard Rock Cafe have top DJs, occasional guest appearances and are great for dancing into the early hours.

Resorts & Beaches:

The main resort in Sharm el Sheikh is Naama Bay with an abundance of hotels, shops, restaurants and bars. There’s also a great range of hotels scattered along the coastlines in areas such as Nabq Bay, Sharks Bay, Ras om el Sid and Hadaba. Dining and entertainment tend to be more hotel based in these smaller areas. Access to Naama Bay is very easy with regular hotel shuttle buses and taxis.

One of the biggest attractions of Sharm el Sheikh is the astounding crystal clear sea with an underwater paradise of marine life. Stunning Coral Reefs, hidden wrecks and tropical fish in come in every shape, colour and size imaginable. This provides plenty of action for both scuba enthusiasts and divers of all levels. Dive clubs are located throughout the hotels and beaches giving expert tuition for the basic up to the advanced diver. There are many other water sports including pedaloes, banana boats and glass bottom boats to keep you occupied. For those who just want to relax the stunning private beaches are perfect for chilling out and watching the world go by.

History & Culture

Egypt is a country steeped in culture and history. A great top trip is a visit to St Catherine’s monastery located at the foot of Mount Sinai. A guided tour will take you around the famous sanctuary and it is here that you will see the 'Burning Bush' where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments. A little further afield but definitely worth a visit is Luxor & Cairo, home to majestic Temples and Tombs. Reputed to be the best open air museum in the world there’s so much to see and do you will be truly spoilt for choice. Why not visit Tutankhamen’s grave, Valley of the Kings and last but by no means least the magnificent Pyramids.

Activities:

If the scuba diving and Pyramids haven’t tired you out there’s still plenty going on to keep you occupied. Desert adventures come in many forms here. Horse and Camel treks are very popular with gentle desert treks at sunrise or sunset. For those looking for something a little racier quad bikes through the desert provide just that. After a short practice session to get used to the bike, you will be taken on a guided adventure across the desert towards the Sinai Mountains.

There are plenty of open plains where you can open the throttle and you will also relish negotiating the dunes, valleys and canyons. This is an exhilarating way to get a closer glimpse of the extraordinary desert scenery and get up close to camels in their natural habitat.

Shopping is a great experience in Egypt with many bargains to be had. Sharm el Sheikh offers a wide variety of shopping experiences. For the more traditional bazaar shopping experience Sharm Old Town in the place to head to with little Aladdin’s caves of everything from traditional Shisa Pipes, handmade jewellery, handbags and exotic Egyptian souvenirs. Be warned haggling is an art form here so be prepared to barter! Away from the hustle and bustle of the markets Naama Bay provides a more western approach with glossy shopping malls and sleek boutiques.