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Are Hurghada package holidays cheaper through a travel agent or directly from a tour operator?

From messages by 7 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 6 days ago

TL;DR

Package-tour prices for Hurghada are usually the same through an agent and a tour operator, although an agent may offer a small discount. Compare the hotels separately: reported price gaps between options reached 27,000–40,000.

What the community said

One popular hotel is often sold out because of high demand. In the comparison discussed, it was 40,000 cheaper than Desert, so check both availability and price with several sellers.

7 days ago Desert, 40,000 price difference

When two package options were compared, the gap was 27,000, and the chosen option was clearly cheaper. Do not compare hotel names alone; check the final price for the same dates and package details.

11 days ago 27,000 price difference

The Grand hotel was described as good value for money; the holidaymakers mentioned in the discussion were generally satisfied.

36 days ago Grand

The positive impression of the package was tied to the purchase price: at a substantially higher price, the reviewer felt it would no longer be worth it.

42 days ago

According to the discussion, the base price from a travel agent and a tour operator is usually the same. An agent may take a small discount off the operator’s price, so request both quotes before paying.

54 days ago Small travel-agent discount

For excursions in Hurghada, compare hotel-guide offers with licensed excursion agencies: the itineraries can be similar, while a licensed agency may charge less.

56 days ago Licensed excursion agencies

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