Many holidaymakers like lazing around the pool and soaking up the rays when on an Egypt break. But tourists in one resort got more than they bargained for when they were relaxing by the pool in their resort
The sunbathers got more than they bargained for (stock image)(Image: AFP/Getty Images)
Egypt is a top holiday destination amongst Brits, with approximately one million British nationals visiting the the country each year. The destination known for its diverse blend of ancient history, world-class marine activities and year-round winter sun. However, as well as exploring, many holidaymakers like lazing around the pool and soaking up the rays when on an Egypt break. But tourists in one resort got more than they bargained for when they were relaxing by the pool in their resort.
Paolito Entertainment, which puts on hotel and resort entertainment, shared a video of some baffled holidaymakers in Egypt being greeted by someone dressed as Monster’s Inc character Michael Wazowski.
The ‘green monster’ was seen jumping on some people’s sunbeds as they tried to ignore him.
Next to him was also someone dressed as fictional character Cheburashka.
They captioned the post: “Hotel-style entertainment done right.”
The post racked up 178,000 likes as many admitted they would find it amusing.
One person called it ‘their dream’, while someone else added: “I wish this would happen to me.”
However, other people weren’t so keen.
“That looks terrifying,” admitted one person, while another said: “They don’t look very entertained.”
A third confessed: “Don’t want to know who is inside there.”
While someone else asked: “What the heck Cheburashka doing out there?”
As of April, 2026, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) considers major tourist destinations in Egypt safe to visit, but maintains strict warnings for specific border and desert regions.
Areas advised against travel
The official FCDO advice for Egypt warns against:
North Sinai Governorate: All travel due to ongoing security operations and the risk of terrorism.
Egypt-Libya Border: All travel within 20km of the border (except for El Salloum, where only essential travel is advised).
Western Desert: All but essential travel to the area west of the Nile Valley and Nile Delta (except for major sites like Luxor, Qina, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and the Faiyum Governorate).
Northern South Sinai: All but essential travel beyond the St Catherine-Nuweibaa road, excluding coastal areas.
Ismailiyah Governorate: All but essential travel to areas east of the Suez Canal.
Safe tourist destinations
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to the primary tourist hubs, including:
Cities: Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and Aswan.
Red Sea Resorts: Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada, and Marsa Alam.
