How to Travel to Safaga

Look here to find out the best ways to travel to Safaga and what to expect along the way. Our information can help you cut costs and time.

Travel to Safaga

Are you interested in traveling to Safaga? Safaga is also called Port Safaga and is a resort town in Egypt, located south of Hurghada. Safaga is a tourist destination that consists of a few hotels and several bungalows. It is well known for its black sand dunes, its therapeutic mineral springs as well as its clean atmosphere. The area is also popular for its water sports, sightseeing and scuba diving activities. The town is a marine port and brings people to land by way of cruise shuttle service. It connects with Jordan and Saudi Arabia for easy transport.

Getting Around in Safaga

You can travel by way of cruiser, bus, taxi or even walking. Transportation is cheap for a small town like Safaga. There are 12-seat traditional minibuses that travel day and night and can take you from a hotel to nearby attractions. Taxis are also frequently seen around hotels, but these are ideal for longer trips, not just a short drive.

Tourists are also advised to treat taxi drivers cautiously, since they may try to up the price on you. Agree on the fare in advance. The more research you do as to the locale’s transportation prices, the more confident you can appear in negotiation.

Traveling to or from Egyptian Destinations

Safaga is also close to other major destinations in Egypt such as Luxor, Hurghada, Cairo, El Quseir and Marsa Alam. You have the choice of taking a mini-bus or traditional bus to these locations.

Luxor is probably the closest destination. Buses to and from Luxor will usually stop halfway in the desert at an inn or cafeteria. This is also of interest to out of country tourists who will be flying in from Europe or America.

Traveling from America to Safaga

If you are planning on flying in from America, then you will be arriving first in Europe probably through a major airport like the Paris Orly International Airport or the Frankfurt/Main International Airport. Next, you will land at the Luxor or the Cairo airport, and then look for transportation to the Port Safaga area.

You could also have your travel agent book a flight and local shuttle service in advance.

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