Egypt is one of the most popular resorts. You can relax in the land of the pharaohs very well, while spending a fairly small amount. There are several features, considering which, you can save a decent amount.
Egypt is a country to which a huge number of tourists go. In this hot state, vacation is divided into beach and sightseeing. There are also many entertainment venues to keep you entertained. But how to have a cheap vacation in Egypt? And where do you need to save, and where not?
Which resort?
Egypt is a country with a large selection of resorts. The most famous are Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh. There are also resorts such as Soma Bay, El Gouna, Dahab and many others. To save time, you should choose between Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada. The rest of the resorts have a rather high price.
Now you need to choose from two places of rest. It all depends on the time of year in which the vacation is planned. The resorts of Egypt are open all year round, but this does not mean that having arrived in this hot country, there will always be an opportunity to swim in the sea.
If the trip is planned for spring, summer or autumn, then there is no better place for both price and relaxation than Hurghada. A special plus is that the coastline on the territory of this resort is mostly sandy. Sharm is dominated by corals and, accordingly, entry into the water is carried out with the help of pontoons. Also in Sharm you need to purchase slippers in which you need to enter the sea. Otherwise, you may injure your legs.
If the trip is planned for the winter, then it is worth staying at Sharm El Sheikh. The water here is quite warm even in the coldest weather. Thanks to the Sinai Mountains, Sharm is sheltered from the elements. On the coldest days, the water temperature is equal to the air temperature.
Which hotel?
But with the hotel, you should not save a lot. It should always be remembered that 3 * hotels in Egypt cannot be compared to 3 * hotels in Europe. The choice is only between 4 * and 5 *. In hotel descriptions, you should definitely look at food, entertainment, and location. You only need to search for hotels with the first line, i.e. coastal. Otherwise, the rest can turn into a constant wandering from the hotel to the beach and back.
But there is an opportunity to save money. If you don't want to spend extra money, then you need to look at satellite hotels. These are the hotels that are adjacent to 5 *. Usually satellites have a 4 * category, but they have a bonus for their clients - the use of all or almost all of the infrastructure of the main hotel.
Food options
For a great holiday in Egypt, it is worth taking only packages with the "All inclusive" option. All inclusive is more of a slogan meaning an amazing vacation. With this option, the tourist will not count the money to have enough for food. In Egypt, in addition to food, local alcoholic drinks are also included.
In no case should you eat or even drink coffee outside your hotel. The invoice price will be huge.
Excursions
But excursions should be bought only from trusted tour operators. You should not go anywhere on your own, or take vouchers from street agencies. Egypt is an unsafe country to travel on its own. This kind of economy can take away either health or life.
A proven way to save money
There is the most proven and safest way to save money. If you have a passport in hand, and your vacation has already begun, then the easiest way is to take a hot tour. It is important to understand that a tour is called last minute if there are a couple of days left before departure. Many travel agencies are lying, calling the usual voucher burning. Don't believe it. Last minute a voucher is called only when there is very little left before departure, and there are still places left. In this case, it is better for a tour operator to set the price for the departure very low (covering only the cost of the tour) than to remain in the red at all.
