For Russian tourists, Egypt has become one of the most attractive options for beach vacations this winter by offering a week-long holiday opportunity equivalent to the price of an airplane ticket. According to data from the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR), it is possible to enjoy a pleasant holiday for a week in Egypt by spending 40,000 to 60,000 rubles per person.
For Russian tourists, Egypt has become one of the most attractive options for beach vacations this winter by offering a week-long holiday opportunity equivalent to the price of an airplane ticket. According to data from the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR), it is possible to enjoy a pleasant holiday for a week in Egypt by spending 40,000 to 60,000 rubles per person.
Representatives of ATOR stated that a one-week, all-inclusive vacation for a family of four in a five-star hotel in the United Arab Emirates costs around 400,000 rubles. However, they noted that prices have dropped to as low as 250,000 rubles in Egypt for this winter season. It was emphasized that prices have decreased by approximately 30 percent, especially in holiday resorts along the Red Sea coast.
Izvestiya newspaper reported that European tourists are staying away from the Gaza Strip area of Israel due to ongoing operations, which has led hotels to offer discounts on their prices.
However, industry representatives do not expect a significant surge in Egyptian tours from Russia. They pointed out that the number of flights between the two countries is not sufficient to accommodate a potential influx of tourists. Nevertheless, Egypt, with its affordable prices and attractive holiday opportunities, is becoming increasingly popular among Russian tourists, and this trend is expected to further increase in the coming periods.