Holidays in Egypt in January - tours and trips for January

Entry rules to Egypt for tourists from Ukraine

At the moment, a certificate with a negative result of a PCR test for Covid-19 is needed for all tourists visiting Egypt, with the exception of children under 6 years old.

Requirements for registration of the certificate:

- the certificate is valid for 72 hours from the date of delivery to the arrival in Egypt;

- the certificate must be issued in English or Arabic;

- certificate is accepted only in original with a wet seal of the laboratory and a QR code;

- the date and time of material collection is mandatory;

- the certificate must contain the name of the test and the data of the sample taken (RT - PCR);

- the certificate must be issued by a certified laboratory of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.

In case the certificate does not meet the above requirements, tourists will be directed to take the test directly at the airport in Egypt. The cost of the service is 30 USD (paid by tourists on the spot in cash in USD or local currency). Test results will be ready within 48 hours. Tourists who’s test positive for coronavirus are accommodated in a separate hotel building for treatment. All further actions must be agreed with the insurance company under the insurance contract.

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Rules of return to Ukraine

Egypt is in the green zone. At the moment, upon arrival from Egypt to Ukraine, self-isolation or observation is not needed. The data is updated once a week based on statistics on the incidence of coronavirus.

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Rest in hotels in Egypt after quarantine

All hotels in Egypt that have received a health and safety certificate have a permission to work and accommodate tourists from Ukraine. They are required to comply with security measures and protocols to prevent the spread of coronavirus. According to the new rules, at the entrance to hotels, everyone is measuring the temperature, sanitizing the luggage. Rooms are cleaned using disinfectants. According to the protocol, beach towels are delivered to the rooms, where they are left for replacement. Sun loungers on the beaches and pools are placed with a distance of 1.5 - 2 m.

In public areas - restaurant, lobby bar, reception, it is mandatory to wear masks for all guests. The main change has affected the buffet - in restaurants, food is served only by waiters, all dishes are behind a protective glass. There are no restrictions on the number of people at one table in hotels.

Shops and souvenir shops, restaurants, cafes in the resorts of Egypt operate in compliance with all standards - temperature screening, distance, masks. Hookah smoking is prohibited in all public places.

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Excursions in Egypt

Excursions from the resort regions of Egypt are carried out in full.

For tourists, the following are still available: jeep safari, boat trips, trips to the archaeological areas of Luxor and Giza, and diving centers at hotels. The coronavirus did not particularly affect the cost of excursions in Egypt. On October 31, 2020, a new museum of the history of Ancient Egypt was opened in Sharm el Sheikh.

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Additional information

Upon arrival at the airports of Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada, Marsa Alam, you must provide a completed health declaration - a questionnaire with passport data of tourists, data on visits to countries with a wide spread of coronavirus in the last 14 days, health status, symptoms of COVID - 19. Declaration form issued to tourists with a package of travel documents.

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Popular questions about Tours to Egypt in January

Which tours to Egypt in January are popular in 2024?

In 2024, the popular tours to Egypt in January in the hotel:

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Why buy tours to Egypt in January on Farvater Travel?

On Farvater Travel you can buy tours to Egypt in January from the best tour operators in Ukraine online at the best price with cashback.

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January weather

If you want to buy a tour to Egypt for January, you need to know that this season the country is not hot, windy, and there is almost no rain. This weather is comfortable for people who do not tolerate heat well. The average temperature during the day is +20℃, at night it drops to +12℃. In Sharm el-Sheikh, it is 3-4 degrees warmer, during the day the temperature rises to +24 ℃, and at night it does not fall below +17 ℃, the same temperature at this time in the resort of Marsa Alam. In Hurghada during the day, the temperature is from +21 ℃ to +22 ℃, at night it can drop to +14 ℃, the resorts of Marsa Alam and Dahab will meet tourists with the same weather. It is much cooler in Alexandria, during the day the air warms up only to +18 ℃, at night there can be significant temperature fluctuations: +11 ℃ - +16 ℃. There is little rain in January. The sea water temperature is +24 ℃, but due to the strong piercing wind blowing from the sea, it is not comfortable to swim. Going to Egypt in January, you should take a warm jumper and windbreaker with you.

What fruits can you try on vacation in Egypt in January

The variety of fruits that Egypt offers in January will please any gourmet. If the buffet at the hotel is not replete with fruits, they can be found in any supermarket. Citrus lovers can try sweet and healthy kumquats. They are eaten unpeeled, the kumquat's crust is thin and rich in vitamin C, they strengthen the immune system and kill the infection. Traditional tangerines, grapefruits, sweet oranges, lemons and limes are also in abundance during this time in Egypt. It is worth trying guava - an apple-like fruit with an unusually pleasant taste, in addition, very healthy. A rich selection of fruits loved by many: bananas, the most useful pomegranates, fragrant strawberries, physalis.

Hotel animation

Tours to Egypt in January involve not only a beach holiday, but also entertainment for every taste. The animation program is rich and varied, it is prepared taking into account the fact that tourists will celebrate the New Year here. The show will depend on the level of the hotel. The most interesting program is prepared by high-level hotels. Guests will be pleased with a good banquet, a fun disco, entertained with interesting contests, where there will be worthy prizes. A festive atmosphere will be created by numerous fireworks, a beautifully decorated area, a concert of popular artists specially invited to please the guests. You won't be bored in the second half of January either. Animators will offer to do aqua aerobics, come up with exciting quests, outdoor enthusiasts will be able to play volleyball, and any tourist can get a relaxing massage.

Pool heating

Since not everyone dares to swim in the sea due to a strong cold wind, hotels provide heated pools. These can be outdoor pools, where you can also sunbathe under the Egyptian sun, or indoor pools for heat-loving guests. For those who do not like sunbathing and swimming, excursions to the famous pyramids will be organized, many tourists will want to see one of the preserved wonders of the world and take pictures against the backdrop of the Cheops pyramid. In January, while there is no strong heat, you can visit the magical city of Luxor, covered with legends, divided by the Nile into the “city of the living” and the “city of the dead”. Admire amazing temples, statues of pharaohs, see unique buildings and columns with hieroglyphs. You can go to the Bedouin village to find out how the nomads live. Excursions on the spot are offered by hotel guides of tour operators, not by hotel employees.

How to buy a tour to Egypt in January

If your vacation falls in January, this is a great reason to visit Egypt, sunbathe, swim, get a lot of impressions, and even save on a ticket if you decide to buy a last-minute tour. January is good for trips because the weather conditions allow you to relax without the exhausting heat, and at the same time get a tan. You can not only lie on the beach, but also get acquainted with the culture of the country, do not languish from the heat during excursions in the desert.

The Farvater Travel website has convenient filters that will help you sort through a large number of tours. You can choose exactly what best suits your needs. Prices in Egypt in January are lower than in the velvet autumn season, so you have the opportunity to save money on buying souvenirs and other entertainment. Our managers will always be in touch and answer any question. You can pay for the tour you like both online using a Visa or Mastercard bank card, or in cash at the nearest branch of Nova Poshta. It also offers installment plans from banks or crypto payments through Binance.