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New Year’s Holiday 2026 in Hurghada — leave the cold, land in the sun
Hurghada (Egypt) is the classic escape if you want to celebrate New Year’s Eve not in boots and scarf, but in sandals. Late December and early January mean warm weather: daytime ~+24…+26 °C, evenings around +18 °C. The Red Sea stays at about +23…+24 °C, so yes — swimming in January is absolutely realistic.
The festive mood comes from the hotels: live music and oriental shows, New Year’s gala dinners, fireworks, themed parties on the beach. New Year’s Eve is staged for you — you don’t have to organize anything yourself.
Another plus: holiday packages to Egypt are often cheaper than winter vacations in Europe. You can get charter flights from cities in Romania, airport transfers, hotel accommodation and medical insurance in one package — most options on an All Inclusive board plan.
Why winter sun in Hurghada works so well
The area around Hurghada has several natural bays protected from the wind — Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay. The sea there stays calm and warmer even in January, which is perfect for families with kids. Coral reefs are close to shore, so you can snorkel and watch colorful fish (and sometimes dolphins) without being an experienced diver.
Tour operator: Admiral.Travel (licensed agency). Booking call center: +(373) 22 844 744.
New Year’s Eve, Christmas break, or early January: what’s the best time to fly
Admiral.Travel offers Hurghada packages from mid-December until mid-January. You can spend 31 December at the Red Sea, or you can fly just after New Year’s, when it’s quieter and often a bit more relaxed price-wise — but the weather is still warm.
For travelers from Romania, charter holiday bundles typically include: round-trip flight, airport ↔ hotel transfers, accommodation, medical insurance, and All Inclusive dining. You can choose from solid 3★ hotels to premium 5★ beach resorts.
Everything is bookable online through Admiral.Travel, without having to visit an office in person. Your winter break becomes “click, confirm, pack swimwear.”
Most requested hotels for New Year’s Eve 2026 in Hurghada
These resorts stand out in winter: beachfront access, heated pools, calm water, and proper New Year’s Eve shows — not just “regular dinner plus a sparkler.”
Sea Gull Resort 4★
A long-time favorite in the heart of Hurghada, right on the Red Sea. Sandy beach, on-site aquapark with heated water in winter, several pools (some of them heated), All Inclusive. On New Year’s Eve: gala dinner, shows, fireworks, family entertainment.
Serenity Alpha Beach 5★
Elegant 5★ resort located in sheltered Makadi Bay (about 36 km south of Hurghada). Private beach with coral reef access, manicured gardens, winter-heated pools. New Year’s Eve here feels like “open-air under palm trees”: soft lighting, oriental music, red-gold glow on the water.
Meraki Resort 4★
Stylish adults only resort with a boho aesthetic, private-feel beach zones, nine themed restaurants, six bars, and a heated pool. New Year’s Eve here is basically a beach festival — lights, DJs, dancing until late.
The most popular areas in and around Hurghada
Each bay has its own personality. Pick based on your travel style, not only the price.
- Sahl Hasheesh Premium, manicured, calm waters, good coral, high-end resorts. Ideal for couples or anyone who wants soft luxury and quiet.
- El Gouna Nicknamed “the Venice of Egypt”: lagoons, yachts, marinas, cafés, boutiques, and a very European vibe. Great for people who like strolling, dining out, and photos.
- Hurghada Marina The lively promenade in town: restaurants, bars, shops, sunset views. Choose this if you don’t want “resort isolation” every evening.
- Makadi Bay Very family-oriented. Wide beaches, shallow entry, kids’ slides, hotel-based aquaparks, and — most importantly — a bay protected from wind. Kids can actually enjoy the water.
- Soma Bay A scenic peninsula about 45 km south of Hurghada. Crystal-clear water, world-class dive centers, big Spa facilities. Calm, upscale, low-drama.
Hurghada with kids: family hotels most often booked
Travelling with children for New Year’s? Look for heated kids’ pools, mini-club, kids’ menus, easy beach access and evening entertainment so nobody says “I’m bored”. These resorts are popular with families booking through Admiral.Travel.
Serry Beach Resort 5★
Beachfront in a wind-sheltered bay. Heated kids’ pool, mini-club, small aquapark, kids’ menu. Parents get proper Spa time, quiet zones by the water and evening shows. Very good for New Year’s with younger children.
Gravity Hotel & Aqua Park 5★
In upscale Sahl Hasheesh, just a short drive from central Hurghada. Sandy beach with gentle entry, water slides, heated kids’ pool, mini-club, children’s animation — and babysitting available. Parents can actually rest.
Pickalbatros Jungle Aqua Park 5★
One of Hurghada’s signature waterpark resorts: dozens of pools and slides, large family rooms, dedicated play areas, and full-scale entertainment. Kids burn energy in the water, adults get to breathe. Everyone wins.
A romantic New Year’s Eve in Hurghada: warm light, calm water, candlelit dinners
If you want “just us two”: palm trees lit at night, slow music, Spa, heated pools for sunset swims, and proper evening shows instead of crowded city fireworks — these are the go-to picks.
Mirage Bay Resort & Aqua Park 4★
Beachfront in a calm, sandy bay. Heated pool, Spa center, nearby reef for easy snorkeling. Evenings come with candlelit dinners, themed parties, and classic New Year’s Eve shows. It feels like “we ran away together to the sun.”
Steigenberger Aqua Magic 5★
5★ resort with neo-Moorish accents: balcony rooms, heated pools, water slides. At night you get romantic dinners and live shows with music — the soft-lantern, warm-desert type of mood.
Desert Rose Resort 5★
Large, palm-filled property set in a mostly wind-sheltered lagoon. Sandy beach, heated pools, hammam, massage, oriental-style lounges with soft textiles and warm lighting. Daytime is sea and reef; nighttime is mellow and golden.
Things to do in Hurghada for New Year’s 2026
Hurghada in winter is not “just lie on the beach”. It’s warm-water snorkeling, Red Sea boat trips, desert safari, ancient temples, and full-on hotel entertainment at night.
- Red Sea & coral reef Snorkeling and diving over bright coral gardens, boat trips to islands like Giftun, crystal water with tropical fish. This is usually people’s #1 memory.
- Desert safari ATV / buggy rides, visit to Bedouin-style camps, tea under desert stars. It feels cinematic.
- Culture & history Day trips to Luxor (Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple), Cairo (museum + pyramids), Al-Mina Mosque in Hurghada, plus the city’s Grand Aquarium — great for families.
- New Year’s Eve itself Gala dinners, live bands, oriental dance shows, fireworks, themed beach parties. It’s “we’re celebrating under palm trees while Europe is freezing”.
How to book your New Year trip to Hurghada 2026 online
The usual booking flow on Admiral.Travel:
- Go to “Egipt → Hurghada”.
- Choose the window: late December to mid-January.
- Pick your departure city (for example: Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Iași).
- Select All Inclusive board and hotel category (4★, 5★ etc.).
- Send the request and wait for our travel manager to contact you.
Charter flight time from Romania to Hurghada is roughly 3.5 hours. On-board catering is usually not included in the base bundle, but you do get airport transfer, accommodation during the festive period (with decorations and special programming), plus medical insurance.
In short: minimal logistics, maximum “it’s warm and I’m finally resting.”
