Discounts for a Cheap Holiday in Egypt

How to Find All Inclusive Bargain Egyptian Holidays

Oct 25, 2009
Fleur Hupston

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Most people would love to visit the ancient, historical sites in Egypt, but find it too expensive. Finding last minute deals and discounts can make it cheaper.

Whatever the reason, be it to escape the cold and get some winter sun, enjoy a break at a luxury hotel, take a leisurely Nile cruise, or a desire to be taken into the past to witness the ancient history of Egypt, holidays to Egypt do not have to be exorbitant.

Due to its close proximity to Europe, Egypt is a destination that has been geared for tourism for decades. Here's what to look for in order to find a really good deal.

All Inclusive Bargain Egyptian Holidays

Package deals offer one of the best ways of experiencing Egypt because all inclusive bargains typically include flights, transfers, hotel accommodation at either half or full board rates.

Many all inclusive holidays offer accommodation at resorts offering a range of deals to suit different budgets and pocket sizes. All inclusive deals bargain Egyptian holidays will normally include entertainment and access to games rooms, gyms, spas as well as internet cafes, but the visitor needs to look carefully at the details he or she is looking for extra offers such as child care or motorised water-sports.

One of the best ways of getting a cheap holiday in Egypt is to wait for last minute deals, when holidays will be sold off at a fraction of the price in order to fill beds that would otherwise remain empty. This is especially true out of season.

Cheap Holidays in Egypt – What to Be Careful of

Some deals may seem to be too good to be true, and usually they are. In order to attract clients, advertisers may offer deals that seem excellent but which carry plenty of additional costs and charges, such as:

Booking fees and/or a fee (usually 2%) for booking with a credit card,
in flight meals which may be charged for separately,
late booking charges,
more expensive deals when not booked and/or paid for online,
additional departure charges,
transfer charges, that is, a charge for transport between the airport and resort,
very cheap holidays which may be based on an "explorer fare", meaning flights will be included but accommodation may only include the first night, or "fly-drive fares", which comprise of return flights and car hire for the duration of stay only.

Cheap Flights to Egypt

For the holiday-maker with more time to spare, a cheap way of visiting Egypt is to take a one year ticket (approximately £230 for a return flight from London to Cairo) and then find hotels or hostels independently. There are many sites online where one can source cheap flights and often students or pensioners will get even better deals.