Should I book a Hurghada resort package or arrange flights and accommodation myself?

On pricing: package prices only start dropping noticeably from mid-November. Within a budget of about 300,000 RUB for two people you can find a decent hotel, but it depends a lot on the airline — if the flight isn't with Aeroflot, chances of getting a good hotel are higher.

If you arrive around 01:35, early room access depends entirely on vacant rooms. During busy periods or in an overbooked hotel the chances are lower, so the safest option is to book the previous night or confirm a late check-in arrangement directly with the hotel.

For a standard 1–2 week Hurghada beach holiday in one hotel, a package tour is usually the more practical choice. Booking independently mainly pays off if you can save a lot on flights, are flexible with dates, and can leave almost immediately.

Independent booking is better if you want to rent an apartment in Hurghada for a month or longer, stay in several places, or build a more complex trip with multiple hotels or cities. Tour operators are usually less flexible for that type of travel.

If you book everything yourself, it is smart to shortlist not just one hotel but around 5–10 options. In Hurghada, a specific hotel can jump in price or sell out on your dates, especially if you are buying flights last minute.

With a tight resort budget, pay close attention to hotel occupancy and reviews. Based on the discussion, around 120,000 RUB for two people for 10 days may be workable, but there is a real risk of ending up in a hotel that is simply overloaded and understaffed.