Personalised Transfers
Being far from the crowds has it’s benefits. However this does mean that getting to the beach can take a little while.
We will collect you at any time of day or night.
All of our transfers are in deluxe, air-conditioned mini buses, operated by a professional transfer company, who also provide our airport meet and greet service. Small groups or individual arrivals, you will be well looked after and there are no big groups to wait for.
The following transfer times are approximate, and reflect ideal road conditons.
From Cairo to MB: 2.5/3.0 hours. | From Sharm to MB: 3.0/3.5 hours.
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Passports and Visas
UK Travellers require a full British passport with at least 6 month’s validity, and two blank pages.
Visas are best obtained on arrival at the airport in Egypt, before immigration and cost approximately- $20/£12 /100LE*.
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Duty Free
No limit departing UK to non European countries. Additional duty free available on landing in Egypt (not always as much choice though). Beach bar happy to store and serve your duty frees for a small weekly corkage fee of £5. Staff will buy your leftovers so bring plenty! Beware – Egypt Air is a dry plane!
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Currency – Egyptian Pound (LE).
The hotel accepts Visa, Master Card or cash (LE, $ or £) – Exchange rate not always favourable, cash is the best option. The Centre accepts cash ($,£, € or LE), bank transfers, and debit/credit card payments (3% charge on all card transactions).
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Health
Recommended vaccinations include Diphtheria, Tetanus & Polio, Typhoid and Hepatitis A. Prophylactic malaria not usually recommended for this region. Please consult the NHS or your doctor prior to travelling. Mosquitoes can be around in March / November time, otherwise generally not a problem but pack repellent if you are prone to the odd bite.
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*All visa prices are correct at time of publication.
