The longest, but perhaps the most interesting excursion, which is organized from Sharm-El-Sheikh, is a trip to the holy places in Israel, Jerusalem.
From the specified resort area of Egypt, reaching the border about three hours, which at best.
Departure from the hotel at about eight in the evening. Our tourist bus was still kept at the border for about an hour. Very thorough inspection. Typically, there are on the eve of Christian holidays, when the number of pilgrims increases at times. That is why Israeli customs officers significantly strengthen control, but in our case the trip was not timed to any holiday. The reason for such a long delay at the border remained unknown. Although after the trip I was told that this is normal. An hour and a half of the inspection is the norm.
Of course, the trip is very informative, cognitive, interesting. It is designed for two days with overnight in Jerusalem in the category 3 Star Hotel. Tour bought from the hotel guide and it cost me about $ 200. Many familiar before me bought tours in small town travel agencies. The cost was lower, but I did not decide to follow their example, it is still not Europe and dishonest merchants may be. If you knew specifically to buy someone, you could save. I decided not to risk and traveled with the same tourists who also acquired a tour of the hotel. But calmer.
Actually, the excursion begins immediately after crossing the border. The first visit is the Dead Sea. Here it is given in time an hour or a little more, but to go a little more than two hours. In the famous Dead Sea, you can relax on the water, to smear therapeutic clay. As you know, the sea is unsuitable for life due to the high concentration of salts. But for the skin and the whole body is the most. You can get a wellness and cosmetic effect. By the way, I recommend to buy cosmetics. This is not fake. You will then use and remember an excellent trip and no less excellent emotions. See the miracle update of your skin.
Further, the route in the Holy Land will go to the church of the Nativity of Christ.
For many centuries, he has undergone various attacks on the parties of the Inovers. It was built, as you know, on the place where Jesus Christ was born. Previously, he was not considered a shrine, so the attitude to the temple was "superficial", no one paid due attention. After the pagans, the temple was largely influenced by Muslims. They rubbed the faces of the saints, because in their religion it is not customary to depict people of people. Something similar was to see in Turkey in the region of Cappadocia. There also in rocky Christian temples were heated by stones of the saints. In the very temple of the Nativity of Christ, Muslims went down on the horses, which was considered desecration. For them, it was a forced measure, if you can say so. On the carts that drove into the temple drove the icons from the altar, and they weighed a lot. You can talk a lot about this shrine, there is a lot of information about the temple, but better, of course, all this is to see with their own eyes. The special atmosphere reigns here. There is an opportunity to face an ancient history associated with the birth of Christ.
The tour program was also included a visit to the Temple of the Mernel Coffin, the walls of crying, where it was possible to leave a note with her desire. Also, our excursion group was partially the godpa, which Christ walked on Golgotha.
Planning a trip to Jerusalem, you should take care of the appropriate equipment. Since a lot of people have to walk, you should wear comfortable shoes. Visiting temples also imposes its mark on a suit. No neckline, open hands and knees. Be sure to take with you the passport, the handle to fill the documents on the border. By the way, on the border should behave quietly, quietly. Otherwise, they may not be allowed, and you will have to return to Sharm-Fir-Sheikh or wait for your group here. The guide told that such cases were. As for food, it is good to take water with you, and will feed. Lunches included in the cost of the tour. This is usually a buffet.
In the number of souvenirs, it is possible to bring good kits, in which the holy land, holy water, consecrated olive oil and incense are collected in small jars, and a cross. A good reminder of the trip, as well as a great gift to relatives and acquaintances.