If you’ve been waiting for this moment for over a year. That light at the end of the tunnel, where we’re mostly immunized and can hug strangers, go to concerts and crowded bars, and travel the world again.
True, many parts of the world, including Egypt, have been open to visitors in the last year, and some people have traveled. The pandemic hasn’t stopped people from pretending it’s not happening and crowding into crowded bars, but what I’m referring to is a tipping point for the rest of us. That time when infections, hospitalizations, and deaths have decreased to the point where the majority of the world reopens, conferences and events resume, attractions reopen, and the rest of us cram back into bars to make out with strangers on a drunken night.
We’re not there yet — it’ll be at least another year or two before we’re fully “back to normal,” but every day brings us closer to a post-COVID-19 followed by The Gaza war, the world where things open up and we have Choices again. By mid-summer, it appears that the United States, the Middle East, Egypt, parts of Europe, and many Caribbean countries will be “open for business” (if not sooner).
In reality, Egypt and many other countries have already opened their doors to tourists with a negative PCR test without quarantine.
And, as Vice recently noted, with all of this tangible excitement, people are starting to book trips again, so much so that many destinations are already sold out.
Before the pandemic, most people will plan their travel one or two months in advance. During the pandemic, it was reduced to one to two weeks because people were concerned with constantly changing laws and restrictions.
Travelers are beginning to do this four months or more in advance, in anticipation of destinations reopening. Airline ticket prices are increasing, and Egypt tour packages, as well as campgrounds, are filling up. Accommodations, especially Airbnbs, are quickly selling out — and their prices are increasing as demand rises due to people preferring to be self-contained rather than stay in a hotel. (However, if you want to stay in a hotel, you’ll find great deals and plenty of options.)
And the fantastic travel deals we’re seeing right now aren’t going to last forever.
In short, you should begin planning your vacations right away (but purchase refundable tickets). All of the summer hotspots, as well as the upcoming winter season, are being booked on the assumption that they will be open again by then. I’ve spoken with a number of travel agents who are having difficulty finding hotels and resorts for their clients.
That doesn’t mean the situation can’t or won’t change. A new strain may emerge, and countries may postpone opening if their own population’s vaccination program takes longer than expected. Who knows? That is why you must obtain refundable bookings.
However, as the saying goes, you don’t want to be caught with your pants down, paying more for your summer or fall vacation.
Right now, everyone in the travel industry is in desperate need of funds. They want to fill plane seats, tour spots, and hotel rooms. There are a lot of deals right now, even to countries that are currently closed, because people expect them to reopen by the summer.
However, the current deals will not last long.
Prices will rise in tandem with demand as people become more comfortable traveling and the outlook improves. There are a lot of people who are waiting to travel: people who have postponed 2020 trips, people who have already booked trips, and people who have decided not to wait any longer after COVID-19.
Prices will rise as a result of this, as well as reduced capacity and options (a lot). So, whether you’re staying in your own country or flying to an exotic location, I’d start planning your trips right away.
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Egypt’s popularity as a travel destination means that hotels and tours can fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons. Booking early ensures you get your preferred travel dates and accommodations.
Conclusion
Don’t put it off any longer, it’s better to take advantage of these deals now, even if your plans are hazy than to pay more later. Smart travelers book when the best deals are available. If you are a wise traveler, you can choose any of the amazing Egypt tour packages or even reserve an Early Bird Nile Cruise with a refundable condition.
This article was updated and re-written in part by admin; on April 4th, 2025 + fact-checked.
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