If sightseeing is your thing, Ain Sokhna Egypt should be your destination. If you're looking for some time at the beach, fly into Cairo and see a few of the sights, then travel on to spend a few days in Ain Sokhna.

Whether a beach vacation is your primary or secondary choice, Ain Sokhna Egypt does offer a convenient itinerary to several nearby sites. Just to the north is the Suez Canal. And a mere ninety-minute drive to the east will bring you to the eastern desert monasteries. And there are also the more classical tours to places like Sharm el-Sheikh, where you can prep for a visit to Catherine's Monastery and Mount Sinai, each an extraordinary experience.

In the eastern desert, you will find the Monastery of St. Anthony. It is the world's oldest functioning monastery, and was founded in honor of the saint given credit for founding monasticism. Fortunately, this monastery has recently been restored. Also, nearby is the ancient monastery of St. Paul. Furthermore, St. Catherine's is much further away from Sharm el-Sheikh than St. Anthony's is from Ain Sokhna.

When planning your Ain Sokhna Egypt itinerary, you can schedule a visit to the Suez Canal and the eastern desert monasteries in the same amount of time required to visit only St. Catherine's from Sharm el-Sheikh, with time left over at the beach - all at much less expense than a comparable Hurghada holiday. In fact, when compared to Sharm el-Sheikh, most of the costs at Ain Sokhna are more reasonable, given equal facilities (such as 4- or 5-star hotels).

One more thing: Ain Sokhna Egypt has earned a wonderful reputation for its pristine beaches and coastal waters. The beaches are very well kept. The water is crystal clear. And there are at least two excellent, large resorts, with others under construction