New Year's Eve in Sharm el Sheikh
Charter flight, hotel and transfer, with the turn of the year in Sinai, on the Red Sea.
New Year's Eve in Sinai, on the Red Sea: a week of over 20°C, the reefs of Ras Mohammed and the turn of the year in Naama Bay.
New Year's Eve in Sharm el Sheikh means a sunny week in the south of the Sinai Peninsula, between the mountains and the best-known reefs of the Red Sea. At the end of December it is around 23°C during the day, and the sea is about as warm. In winter Egypt is on the same time as Romania, so midnight comes at the same moment as at home.
The package has a charter flight from Bucharest on 27 December, 7 nights, returning on 3 January, accommodation at the hotel you choose with the meals in the offer, and transfer. You see the price of each hotel in the offer, before you pay.
Top attractions in Sharm El Sheikh
The turn of the year in Naama Bay
Many hotels in Sharm hold their own gala dinner and party on 31 December, sometimes compulsory, either included in the price or paid separately. If you want to go out, head to Naama Bay, with its promenade, bars and seafront restaurants, or to SOHO Square, full of lights on New Year's Eve.
Ras Mohammed National Park
The southern tip of Sinai is a marine park with coral walls, reef fish and very clear water. You visit it by boat, with snorkelling stops, or by land, with beaches and viewpoints. It is the best-known trip from Sharm.
Tiran Island
The Strait of Tiran has some of the most beautiful reefs in the Red Sea, known by their names: Jackson, Thomas, Gordon and Woodhouse. The boat trip takes a day, and in winter the water stays around 23°C.
Mount Sinai
The climb up Mount Sinai starts at night, so you catch the sunrise from the summit, and comes down to St Catherine's Monastery, one of the oldest in the world. In winter it is cold at the top, close to zero, so bring warm clothes.
Everything you need to know about Sharm El Sheikh
New Year's Eve weather
Days are usually 22–24°C and sunny, while evenings cool to 14–16°C. The sea is around 23°C, so you can swim. Bring a jacket for New Year's Eve outdoors and for trips into the mountains.
Where to stay
Naama Bay if you want the promenade, restaurants and nightlife a few steps away. Sharks Bay and Nabq for large, quiet resorts with a reef off the beach. You choose the hotel from the offer, with the price and meals of each one.
Flight and visa
The charter flight from Bucharest takes about three and a half hours, and the airport–hotel transfer is included. If you stay in Sharm and southern Sinai, you can get the free “Sinai only” stamp at the airport. For trips to Cairo or Luxor you need the regular tourist visa, bought on arrival or online.
Money and tipping
At all-inclusive hotels you hardly need any money. For trips, taxis and tips, bring euros or dollars in small notes. In the Old Market and with taxis, haggle and agree the price first.
Frequently asked questions about Sharm El Sheikh
- What does the Sharm el Sheikh New Year's Eve package include?
- The return charter flight from Bucharest, accommodation at the hotel you choose with the meals in the offer, the airport–hotel–airport transfer and TravelTheme assistance throughout the trip. You can see exactly what each hotel includes in the offer, before you pay.
- Is the New Year's Eve dinner included?
- It depends on the hotel. In Egypt many hotels hold a compulsory gala dinner on 31 December: at some it is included in the price, at others it is paid separately at the hotel. If you want to know in advance, write to us before you book and we will check for the hotel you have chosen.
- When do I leave and when do I come back?
- The departure from Bucharest is on 27 December, returning on 3 January, after 7 nights. You can see the seats and the price at the top, under “Nearest departure dates”, or in the search.
- Can I pay only a deposit?
- For bookings made well in advance you can pay a 25% deposit and the rest by the date shown in your confirmation. At checkout you will see whether your booking can be paid with a deposit; closer to departure, payment is made in full.
- What documents do I need for Egypt?
- A passport valid for at least six months from your entry into Egypt. For Sharm and southern Sinai the free “Sinai only” stamp you get at the airport is enough; for the rest of Egypt you need a tourist visa. Check the current requirements before you travel.