Can you upgrade the travel medical insurance included in a Hurghada package holiday, or is it better to buy a separate policy?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 8 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers report that the medical insurance included in a package holiday usually cannot be upgraded, even if the extra cost seems small — around $20 was mentioned. The practical workaround is to buy a separate comprehensive medical policy before traveling to Hurghada.
What the community said
Travelers tend to look for a separate top-up policy with the highest possible coverage instead of relying only on the basic insurance bundled with a package holiday. The key goal is broad medical coverage for a stay in Hurghada.
8 days ago maximum coverage
Based on traveler experience, even when the insurer mentions a small extra fee, the standard insurance included with a package tour usually cannot be upgraded. One traveler was quoted about $20 for an add-on, but the upgrade was not actually available.
8 days ago $20
A practical tip before traveling to Hurghada is to arrange an extended policy separately, for example through a bank-issued travel insurance plan, so it can properly cover unexpected medical costs if something happens.
8 days ago extended bank-issued insurance