Tours to Egypt from Kyiv
Egypt is a favorite holiday destination for Ukrainian tourists. The country is exotic, colorful, famous for its incredible ancient monuments, while offering a profitable all inclusive!
A huge number of travelers fly to rest in the famous resorts of the country:
- Sharm El Sheikh. This region is famous for its mild climate, which is quite rare in Africa. There is a superb clear sea, magnificent coral reefs of the Red Sea, where the largest concentration of marine creatures than anywhere else.
- Hurghada. The more arid climate of the region does not bother tourists, because it is here that the most beautiful desert landscapes, hot weather, allowing you to relax comfortably all year round. Also from here it is convenient to get to the pyramids of Giza, to Luxor, Cairo.
- Dahab. The city is located on the Sinai Peninsula, where foreign guests can enjoy unity with nature, silence, peace, contemplation of the surrounding beauties.
- Taba. The location of the town is South Sinai, near the border with Israel, near the Gulf of Aqaba. It offers many types of water sports, fishing, one-day or two-day excursions, hiking in the mountains, in Israel, visiting the most interesting sights of the country.
- El Gouna. Here vacationers from Ukraine will be able to spend time in incredible luxury, taste delicious dishes, go on a yacht trip to the sea. The resort is designed for youth recreation, suitable for newlyweds, couples in love.
- Safaga. The town is small, famous as a trading town, it attracts foreign tourists with comfortable beaches covered with soft sand. Couples with children, single travelers, and young people can relax here.
Wherever a Ukrainian tourist goes, every Egyptian resort will be met with first-class service in luxury hotels, hot weather, and plenty of entertainment for every taste. Each trip will be unforgettable, leave vivid memories, pleasant emotions.
Departures from Kyiv are made to all of the above destinations all year round, you just need to choose the best tour for yourself.
How to get to Borispol?
First of all, vacationers need to remember that it is important to calculate the time of departure to the airport correctly, arriving two hours before departure for check-in!
Boryspil is located quite conveniently, because you can get there by different modes of transport:
- the most inexpensive way is to go by minibuses No. 316, 317, 318. In the city of Borispol, you should get off at the Leningradskaya stop, cross the road, transfer to bus number 2. It will be inexpensive, but it will take a lot of time, so you need to make a margin in time;
- the metro trip to the Borispolskaya station will not last long, the exit is almost near the highway near the city, then you just have to catch a minibus, taxi, or ride passing by. This method will not be the best in winter, especially at night;
- among ground transport, the indicated numbers of fixed-route taxis are No. 535 (following through Buchmy), No. 415 (Bratislavskaya, along Gagarin Avenue), No. 220 (from the Borispolskaya metro station, along Nauki Avenue), No. 178 (bus route through the Dnieper embankment, Kharkiv highway), No. 474 (from Borovaya to Borispolskaya metro station). The first flight of transport makes at 5:45 in the morning, the last - at midnight;
- buses of increased comfort level Sky Bus (the former name of those "Flight") depart from the railway station, the subway station "Kharkovskaya". Passengers have the opportunity to purchase tickets from the driver or at the Kiy Avia ticket office.
Ordering a taxi car is an expensive, but fast and comfortable way to get there on time. The cost of such a trip reaches 300-350 hryvnia, the amount depends on the distance covered. In the daytime, rush hour, you need to call the taxi service in advance so that you don’t lose precious time due to traffic jams, and don’t miss the plane.
Services at the airport "Borispol"
The air hub "Borispol" is considered international, it is distinguished by modern furnishings, beautiful design, high standards of service for domestic and foreign guests.
It takes place here: ticket registration, meeting, boarding tourists, search, storage of luggage, personal belongings, service for people with disabilities.
Passengers are provided with the following services:
- Near the passport control area there is a baggage packing point, where tourists can use packing materials for a fee to protect personal belongings from damage, dirt, etc.
- Business lounges for corporate clients. Negotiations, meetings are held here, you can use the city telephone, fax, video equipment, computer, even a bar. There is a branch of Ukrposhta.
- Points of sale of goods for food, non-food purposes. Their goods are offered by Duty Free, kiosks with souvenirs, press.
- On the territory there are several elite restaurants, cafes, cafe bars, and lounges. Here you can not only have a delicious meal, but also order takeaway food.
- The children's room provides all the amenities for childcare, feeding, games, and relaxation.
- The hotel of the same name, where guests have the opportunity to spend a night or several days if necessary.
For VIP clients, the airport staff also provides paid services - a meeting from the runway or a separate hall, a buffet, soft and alcoholic drinks, escort, any other honors at the request of the client.
The territory of the air hub is incredibly large, there was even a place for a wide paid parking. Owners have the right to leave their cars from a couple of minutes or up to several days.
How to get to Kiev?
The capital has two air hubs from which international flights are made. “Kyiv” or “Zhulyany”, as it is also called by the locals, has a smaller area. The airport is located 8 kilometers from the city center, so a lot of public transport runs in this direction:
- No. 169, 368 - moves from the railway station, through the town of Vishnevoe to Starovokzalnaya Street;
- No. 302 departs from Vishnevoe to Kontraktova Square. If you leave the metro station "Ploshad Lev Tolstoy", then it will be more convenient to get there by trolleybus No. 9;
- bus No. 80 starts moving from Sevastopolskaya Square, from the Lukyanovskaya metro station - No. 499, 496;
- No. 565 starts moving from the metro station "Dorohozhychi", "Shulyavskaya", trolleybus No. 22;
- No. 484 - moves from Glushkov Avenue, passing Zhuliany.
The movement of public transport vehicles starts at 5:30 am, the working day ends at 00:30. Each route must be specified separately. When traveling by any of the above routes using ground or underground vehicles, a passenger will spend 3-10 hryvnias, depending on the distance traveled, the availability of transfers.
A taxi ride will cost more, but it will be the most comfortable and fastest way. The cost of a taxi will depend on the starting point and will be approximately 66-200 hryvnia.
It is necessary to order a car in advance, taking into account the time required for registration. If the flight is daytime, you will need to add 20-30 minutes, because traffic jams are possible.
Services at the Kyiv airport
Zhuliany ("Kyiv") was built in 1924, intended exclusively for the use of high-ranking officials, business flights, meeting special guests of the country. Only in 2009 the restoration process began, in 2011 the air hub began to fully function, being used for international flights.
There are only 2 terminals here, the runway is 2300 meters. Convenient location, high level service. Various types of services are provided here:
- Meeting guests, checking in, packing luggage.
- Waiting room, luggage room.
- Pharmacy kiosk, sale of souvenirs, food.
- Premises for conducting business negotiations.
- Public catering points. There is a cafe, as well as cafe-bars. It is possible to purchase takeaway food.
In one of the halls there is a “Mother and Child Room”, children under 6 years old have the right to stay in the room free of charge for an unlimited amount of time.
On the territory of Zhulyan, the Internet is available through the system of free distribution of Wi-Fi. Drivers will be able to leave their vehicles in paid parking (from a few minutes to a week for a separate fee).
The price list of services for meeting VIP guests is available in full on the official website of the airport, which can be found at any time. A variety of privileges are provided here - a meeting on the red carpet, a buffet table, champagne, etc. Any whim of the customer will be fulfilled!
Flight and visa
Departure from Kyiv in the direction of Egypt will take 3-4 hours, depending on the direction of the aircraft. For example, the most popular route from Boryspil to Sharm el-Sheikh is 3.5 hours.
To enter the territory of Egypt, Ukrainians do not need to apply for a visa. However, there are a number of factors that you need to be aware of before traveling to Africa. If the traveler plans to stay in Egypt for 29 days, a visa must be issued when crossing the border, the cost of which is $ 25. Stay up to 15 days in the regions located on the territory of the Sinai Peninsula, free of charge - Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab, Ras Sidr, Taba, Sant-Katrin, Et-tour.
Preparation for the trip should begin a couple of days in advance, as well as collecting luggage - suitcases, hand luggage. For those who are going abroad by plane for the first time, there are some useful tips:
- in hand luggage, the aircraft cabin, you need to take documents, money, personal hygiene products (wet wipes), urgent things for permanent use (glasses);
- to avoid nausea, motion sickness, panic attacks, you should buy mint candies, chewing gum. You can take dried fruits, nuts. Interesting books, magazines, crossword puzzles will help diversify pastime;
- You can carry one liter of alcohol per person, a block of cigarettes across the border for free.
In order to feel good while on the plane, it is better to refrain from drinking alcohol, fatty or exotic foods, fish, active drugs, and sedatives a day before the planned flight. Make photocopies of documents, tickets, travel contracts in advance. It is best to use a bank card to pay on vacation so as not to hold a large amount of cash.
What to do if the flight to Egypt from Kyiv is delayed?
Every second passenger of air transport of any airline in the world may face an unpleasant situation - a delay or transfer of a flight. In this case, the traveler must adhere to a clear algorithm of actions:
- Saving a ticket is the actual proof of an agreement between the parties, as well as a way to hold accountable. After all, drawing up a contract, signing it is evidence that the operator undertakes to fulfill all the points.
- When the aircraft is delayed, the client of the carrier company has the right to use the services of the airport - after 2 hours of waiting, get soft, hot drinks; after 4-6 meals; 8-12 hours transfer to the hotel for accommodation. International rules are set by law, so they must be followed.
- If you wish to return the ticket with compensation for its entire cost or exchange it for a similar one in order to fly on another next flight. For the inconvenience caused, a person may also demand compensation for moral damage.
If there was a delay of the aircraft, it is necessary to take photographs of the scoreboard on which this information is indicated, as well as the ticket.
Most often, flights from Kyiv to Egypt are made exactly on schedule, without unpleasant situations, and flight delays are a real rarity. Airlines try to solve such problems on the spot, as soon as possible, because they care about the comfort of the client, their own reputation.
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