Ghosts Village Safaga Egypt: A Unique City Rich in Its History of Phosphate Mining
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2 Ratings
Hurghada
Explore the fascinating Ghosts Village in Safaga, Egypt, a city with a rich history of phosphate mining. Discover the abandoned houses, schools, markets, and mosques that offer a glimpse into its past.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Hurghada - The tour guide meets you in the reception , on the way , will explain about the history of the city and from Hurghada to the ghosts village
which used to be the home of 16 thousand people , about 45 minutes drive. -
El Quseir - In the direction to the Ghosts village , the tour guide will explain about the history of the city,which used to be inhabited by 16 thousand people worked in the mines to produce phosphates ,which was the biggest phosphates in the world, it takes 45 minutes to reach the city.
( Optional ) In the same day we can Visit the Castle of El Qusir which is about 40 minutes drive each way to the south.
What's Included
- All fees and taxes covered
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
This is a distinctly unusual city, which thrived as numerous individuals inhabited it and labored to extract phosphates for overseas export. The city was established by an English engineer named Mr. Andy in 1902, but was abandoned by 1988. Visitors have the opportunity to observe the villa where Mr. Andy resided, along with the residential houses, schools, markets, and mosques that were in use during that era.
Location
Hurghada
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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884demij
Oct 27, 2023
The best tour guide! - I was with my mom for 11 days in Hurghada. I know Gerges from my dad, my dad came a lot in egypt.
Gerges is a man you can trust on his word!
Very friendly, funny but above all, aman with whom you feel safe and who you can trust 100%!!!
Verrryy happy to meet Gerges!
See you soon!
Demi
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Sara4egypt
Aug 10, 2020
Ghosts Village safari - I was in Quseir for work and decided to go on unplanned tour to the Ghosts Village in Safaga. i contacted Mr Mahmoud, a decent driver who facilitated my transport during the whole trip. We hit the road not knowing if we can reach the the place. Fortunately, we met a very professional local guide, Fahad, who led us to the village and up the mountains. He showed us the mining tunnels which was thrilling and prepared us a very local type of coffee which he made from A 2 Z . Fahad is very quiet and proud local bedouin. He is very open minded and informative. He promised me a trip to the spectacular Hamata and Berenice. I highly recommend both of them Mr Mahmoud for Transportation and Fahad for local trips and Safari.
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