NEW YEAR IN SHARM EL SHEIKH

A valid international passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of entry is strictly required (traveling solely with a national ID card is not possible for Egypt). For tourist stays up to 15 days in the resorts of the Sinai Peninsula, a free Sinai Only entry stamp is provided on arrival at the airport. A full $30 tourist visa is only necessary if you plan to travel outside Sinai (e.g. to the Pyramids in Cairo). Minors under 18 traveling with one parent or an accompanying adult require a notarized parental declaration (original and copy) and a birth certificate.

The direct charter flight from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) takes only about 3 hours and 15 minutes. Flights operate nonstop at convenient daytime hours.

Every passenger is entitled to a full baggage allowance: up to 20 kg checked luggage + up to 10 kg cabin baggage (55 x 40 x 23 cm) + 1 handbag or laptop bag. For infants under 1.99 years, 10 kg checked baggage, 10 kg cabin baggage, and a foldable baby stroller are included free of charge.

The New Year's Eve Gala Dinner on 31.12.2026 is a mandatory service depending on the selected hotel. It is calculated in advance within the price offer and payable upon booking in Bulgaria. The festive cover includes a multi-course gourmet buffet, oriental shows, live music, and holiday entertainment.

Yes, it is definitely warm enough for swimming and sunbathing! Daytime temperatures in December reach 23°C to 26°C in the sun, while Red Sea water temperatures average 23°C–24°C. The Sinai Mountains block cooler northern winds, keeping bays like Naama Bay and Ras Um Sid remarkably sheltered. Additionally, premier 5-star resorts maintain open-air heated pools.

Transfers are remarkably fast and comfortable – taking only 15 to 30 minutes by licensed air-conditioned coach. The airport is conveniently situated close to all key resort districts (Shark's Bay ~15 min, Naama Bay ~20 min, Nabq ~25 min, Ras Um Sid ~30 min).

Booking conditions are straightforward: a 40% deposit is required upon reservation, with the remaining balance payable up to 30 days prior to departure.

Top winter highlights include: world-class snorkeling and diving at Ras Mohammed National Park, a boat cruise to Tiran Island, quad biking across the Sinai Desert with an authentic Bedouin dinner, touring the historic Saint Catherine's Monastery, and evening strolls around Soho Square and the Old Market with the grand Al Sahaba Mosque.