Do you need to book excursions with the hotel tour rep in Sharm El Sheikh right after arrival, or can you decide later?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 13 days ago
TL;DR
You do not have to book excursions on day one in Sharm El Sheikh: travelers report bringing the form back the next morning and choosing tours later. Hotel reps may pressure guests or ask for a written refusal, but that does not mean you must buy immediately.
What the community said
One traveler said it was possible to postpone the decision on excursions in Sharm El Sheikh: they were staying for 2 weeks and wanted to choose a tour about a week later rather than during the first meeting.
13 days ago 2-week stay
According to travelers, the excursion form can be handed in the morning after arrival rather than on the same day. However, the tour representative may be unhappy if everything is not completed immediately.
13 days ago next morning
If you are not ready to buy excursions right away, the hotel rep may ask for a written refusal for all tours. Travelers describe this as sales pressure rather than a mandatory rule for visitors.
13 days ago written refusal for excursions
There are also positive experiences: some travelers said they arrived without issues and were happy with the excursions they took. This suggests that booking with the local operator can work well, but the choice does not have to be made under pressure on day one.
13 days ago