Romanians plan their holidays early than ever! The number of Reservations Early Booking to travel agencies increased by up to 20% compared to the same period of 2024, and the most attractive offers have been exhausted quickly, Turkish-operators announced.
Egypt, preferred destination by Romanians in 2025 for Easter and spring Dertour spring holiday
The huge demand for holidays abroad reserved for months before changed the rules of the game. Since January, many Romanians have already secured their stays for summer and winter 2025. According to players in the tourism industry, most of the Early Booking special offers have been sold in record time, and the best prices will only be available By the end of February, most likely.
This trend also comes with significant advantages for tourists: lower rates, guaranteed access to the most desired destinations and hotels, but also more flexibility in organizing travel.
Where Romanians travel in 2025 – Revelations of the year in external tourism
Spain, Portugal and Cyprus are among the revelations of the year, and Egypt is the star of reservations, among some travel agencies. In 2025, the Romanians diversified their elections, orienting themselves to sunny Mediterranean destinations such as Spain (Costa Brava, Costa Dorada), Italy (Ischia island), Portugal (Madeira, Algarve) or Cyprus.
Spain is on the wave, causing many tour operators to supplement Charter flights for this destination.
At the same time, Egypt records the most spectacular growth – with up to 25% more reservations than the same period last year.
Egypt, preferred destination by Romanians in 2025 for Easter and spring Dertour spring holiday
Hurghada and Sharm-El-Sheikh are the favorite exotic destinations for Easter and spring vacation, according to agencies such as Dertour, where available places are fast exhausted. Attractive prices accelerated the pace of reservations for the 7 -night all inclusive tourist packages, with flight included, available from 690 euros.
How much does a holiday cost – prices remain affordable but in slight increase
Despite the increases in other sectors, the prices of the holidays have remained relatively stable, according to the tour operators. For example, a summer stay in the Mediterranean area, with flight and accommodation included for 7 nights, costs 777 euros per person – with only 4% more than last year.
For Greece, one of the most popular destinations, due to the short time spent on the road, but also the large number of resorts and islands, the rates start from 750 euros, while the packages for Spain start from 900 euros, including the flight and 7 nights accommodation with breakfast.
More holidays, more diverse flights
Another remarkable tendency is to increase the number of Romanians who reserve several holidays per year. In addition, from 2025, the tour-operators expand the charter races not only from Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca, but also from Sibiu, Timișoara, Iași, Oradea and Craiova.
According to tourism specialists, Romanians are increasingly aware that the best offers appear during the Early Booking period. This trend comes with a constantly increasing demand, which makes 2025 announce a record year for Romanian tourism!
