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How Much Should I be Paying For Hol in Late May to Egypt/Turkey

I want to Book a Cheap hol to Egypt or Turkey for 4 people in May(20th-ish). I would like it to be 4/5*, How much should I be paying?

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  • lynn44
    lynn44 Posts: 1,096 Forumite
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    try https://www.otbeach.com good prices for A.I plus freephone number very helpful agent. I was quoted £1000 AI for june 5* (14 nights) for 2 adults and 1 Child
    I would love to be a Travel Agent :j
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    We went last May and got a cracking good deal from Direct Holidays.It was a late deal for 2 weeks at the 4 star Melia Flora Park in Hammamet Yasmine on half board basis. Total for 2 adults £380,that was including flight meals and transfers.
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    This is based on 2 adults and 2 children flying from Gatwick

    Sun, 21 May 06
    Flight BY 2717 16:20 Depart London Gatwick (LGW)
    19:20 Arrive Monastir (MIR)

    Sun, 28 May 06
    Flight BY 2718 20:20 Depart Monastir (MIR)
    23:30 Arrive London Gatwick (LGW)

    Total £575.92
    https://www.thomsonfly.com

    Yasmine Beach,Hammamet Yasmine 4.5 stars(official rating 5 stars)
    All Inclusive
    Total £406.53
    https://www.medhotels.com
    Grand Total £982.45

    Transfers still needed as they would be if booked through OT beach

    Transfers can be added onto flight booking at £15pp return journey
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • dapoodee
    dapoodee Posts: 33 Forumite
    Thanks but dont really fancy Tunisia, I would like to goto Egypt, any tips on trying to get a great deal would be much appreciated
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    If you can leave on the 18th May.(just an example,based on 2 adults and 2 children)

    Flight details

    Thu 18 May 2006 - Thu 25 May 2006 for 7 nights
    Out London Gatwick/Sharm El Sheikh Thu 18 May 2006 1325-2035 XLA5152 Excel Airways
    Economy
    Back Sharm El Sheikh/London Gatwick Thu 25 May 2006 2135-0110 XLA5153 Excel Airways
    Economy

    Total for 2 adults and 2 children £739
    using promotion code DIVERS for £15pp off flights
    https://www.xl.com


    Hotel: Saint George Three Corners 4 stars (Sharm El Sheikh)
    All Inclusive

    Total £323.40
    https://www.travelrepublic.co.uk


    Return Transfers by taxi £89 https://www.travelrepublic.co.uk (under holiday extras,at top of page)

    Grand Total £1151.40 exactly the same holiday with Direct Holidays is £1352.00
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    Or Turkey

    Flight details

    Fri 19 May 2006 - Sat 27 May 2006 for 8 nights
    Out London Gatwick/Dalaman Fri 19 May 2006 2055-0250 XLA5168 Excel Airways
    Economy
    Back Dalaman/London Gatwick Sat 27 May 2006 0550-0755 XLA5169 Excel Airways
    Economy

    Total for 2 adults and 2 children £471
    using promotion code DIVERS for £15pp off flights
    https://www.xl.com

    Mirage Hotel,Marmaris 4 stars
    All Inclusive
    Total £305.57
    https://www.alpharooms.com

    Return Transfers £70 https://www.icmeleronline.com

    Grand Total £846.57
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
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