As we all have less and less time to research and organize our travel plans, book hotels, buy tickets and so forth, package holidays have become increasingly popular. In many cases, they have become the best way to save money and find bargains.

A package holiday is, by definition, any travel arrangement which includes at least two travel services, for example:

• airline tickets + hotel, or
• airline tickets + apartment,

But a package holiday can also include every single service you can think of, such as entry visas, meals, transfers, meet & assist at airports and, in some cases, even excursions.

Package holidays are created by tour operators and sold, year-round, mainly by traditional and online travel agents. What is included in a package holiday can vary significantly from one formula to another, from one tour operator to another and from country to country.

There are several factors that make the Red Sea the ideal destination for package holidays from Europe:

• it can be easily reached year round via short 3 to 5 hours flights;
• for most European nationalities the entry visa to Egypt can be obtained directly upon arrival at the airport;
• the fantastic weather allows sunbathing, swimming and other activities 12 months a year.

The majority of European tourists arriving in the Rea Sea Riviera buy a package holiday which includes:

• round trip airline tickets;
• accommodation;
• transfers from the airport to the chosen accommodation and back.

Transportation from many European airports to the Red Sea is provided mainly by trustworthy charter airlines. Direct flights by national carriers are also available from a few European cities to the major resort towns of Sharm el Sheikh and Hurghada.

There is in Egypt a wide array of clubs, family resorts and deluxe hotels, ranging from 3 to 5* to choose from when deciding about where to stay. Most of these are located directly on the beach. If you are looking for a more budget-friendly solution, then you can choose from some of the second row hotels (where most will normally provide free shuttle bus service to the sea). In the vast majority of resorts you will be offered buffet meals with a variety of dishes to choose from, as well as sports and entertainment activities and children facilities.

The GoRedSea Holidays’ section provides you with an extensive selection of packages to the whole Red Sea; choose by theme or by destination to find your perfect beach holiday!