Travel from Russia to Egypt: a difficult ordeal or an opportunity?

Travel from Russia to Egypt: a difficult ordeal or an opportunity?

The crisis in the tourism sector have affected even the most popular winter destinations, among which are UAE, Egypt, Cuba and Thailand. Egypt, however, continues to invite guests and successfully cope with the situation during the period of the pandemic.

Now the Russians have no possibility of a Charter flight to go to the Red sea in popular Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada. Selling tours to these resorts is officially banned, including through Turkey and the flight is only possible by regular flight to Cairo. Transfer to the resorts takes at least 6 hours, and it’s not the most interesting journey in the heat. To give pleasure to soak up the warm Egyptian the beach the Russians are not ready, so look for options like budget and without stress to reach the sea.

Not new, and therefore quite reliable way – through Belarus. From Minsk, Brest, Vitebsk, Gomel and Mogilev planes are flying directly to Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh. Belarusian tour operators who do not regard the prohibition of the Federal tourism Agency, happy to help Russian neighbors. There is only one difference from the usual procedure of tours: it is necessary to take into account the requirements of crossing the border between Russia and Belarus in connection with COVID-19.

The plane can be reached without any confirmed reason for entry to Belarus, but to go by land transport should prepare the necessary documents. Many people travel abroad from Russia to the neighboring country for treatment. Health of Belarus has long been known hospitality and affordable treatments. During a pandemic start in the Belarusian health resort is a sufficient reason for departure from Russia. It could be where the Russians are buying a tour to Egypt. As explained by the staff of the travel Agency Travel House, they take care of all travel arrangements of their clients at all stages of the journey.

Having arrived on the territory of Belarus, you can directly go to the airport and fly to hot Egypt. However, to stay for a few days in one of the resorts is a great way to relieve stress and improve health before the trip. Just near the National airport “Minsk” there is a ski complex “Silichi”, which offers modern treatment programs. Traditional bath and a walk in a coniferous forest well invigorate after the bustle of the city, so the Russians are leaving Belarus welcome full of energy for new adventures. During this time, by the way, is free for organized travel Agency of record to take the PCR test for the flight to Egypt.

If you fly to Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh, foreigners until the end of April receive visas free of charge for a period of one month, upon arrival to Cairo you will have to pay 25 USD. Given that prices for flights have increased, the additional costs are not encouraging independent travelers. Some prefer to fly through Istanbul, considering this option is less complicated, besides it is a great opportunity to visit two beautiful countries.

You should note that in the current circumstances, force majeure is more likely than before. The flight might be cancelled or the result of PCR studies prior to departure to be as we would like. The procedure of refund is quite problematic. The airline may offer to take the tickets, when flights will be resumed, but the exact date of none of these cases does not know.

The funds deposited for the hotel stay booked independently, can only partially return or not to return at all. Sometimes tourists who have cancelled the flight, offered to take advantage of the hotel later. However, when will this “other time” is unlikely to be known.

If we add to this the need to find a transfer to a foreign country and to think of all the risks, then organized tours to which some seasoned, independent travelers usually are skeptical, seem to be a real gift. The tour operators guarantee a refund in case of refusal and the obligation to ensure the return of their clients home under any circumstances.

For about six months, as Egypt has opened its doors to guests. During this time, more than five hundred thousand tourists visited this country. The tourism industry tries to justify the sign “Safe journey”, derived from the world Council for travel and tourism. All foreigners are required 72 hours prior to arrival to undergo a PCR test. But increased sanitary precautions.

The cost of the tour to Egypt for two persons from Minsk, 7 nights, all inclusive:

• 08.12 Il Mercato 5* – 58242₽
• 15.12 Nubia Aqua Beach Resort 5* – 53681₽
• 08.12 Rixos Sharm El Sheikh 5* – 121483₽

For those who want to spend holidays in the warm Red sea there is good news: though the demand for these dates is very high, even the current offers from many hotels.

• 28.12 Sharm Cliff Resort 4* – 77359₽/10 nights
• 28.12 Albatros Aqua Park Sharm El Sheikh 5* – 125486₽/10 nights
• 29.12 Cleopatra Luxury Resort Makadi Bay 5* – 110099₽ /7 nights

Winter in Egypt is a great time for a beach holiday and excursion in the New year, the owners are always pleased with colorful programs and shows. Nobody wants to miss such beautiful moments.