Syed Hussein Al -Qassab
Travelers prefer organized packages that include guides and arranged transfers
During the blessed Eid Al -Adha holiday, travel offices in Bahrain are witnessing an active movement and a wide turnout from citizens and residents wishing to spend the holiday outside the country, amid diversity in tourist destinations and price variations, where many tend to choose organized travel packages that include tourist guides and arranged transport within clear schedules. Sochi and Trabzon, which witnessed a high demand that led to the seizure of all seats a few days before the feast. She explained that the trips heading to the Russian city of Sochi were completely seized before the feast by 10 to 12 days, due to the great demand that exceeded expectations, as it stated that the price of the trip is 370 dinars per person, and includes accommodation for a week starting from the day of Eid. A tour guide, which makes it a preferred choice for many travelers, noting that Sochi is relatively new destinations for Bahraini tourists, but its popularity has increased significantly during the last period as a result of the positive recommendations from the former visitors. With regard to the second destination, the “Travel of the Path” stated that Trabzon still maintains its position as a traditional preferred option, especially for families. The trips start to it from the first day of the holiday, and they will last for a week at a price of 340 Bahraini dinars per person. She emphasized that all seats on the plane were completely seized, which reflects the popularity of the city and the confidence of travelers to travel to it. In the same context, the “Online Travel” office stated that Istanbul is still one of the most demanding destinations during the Eid al -Adha season, especially for short periods ranging from 4 to 5 days, where the prices of flights start from 198 dinars, and reach 215 dinars according to the departure airport. The office indicated that there are direct flights to Istanbul It starts from Bahrain International Airport as well as from Dammam Airport, with differences in prices, where flights from Bahrain Airport are the highest cost compared to those from Dammam Airport. He pointed out that the facilities provided by airlines and tourism offices, in addition to the moderate weather in Turkish destinations, contributed to the remarkable enhancement of demand this year, adding that the flights to Turkey remain among the safe and tried options, which are suitable for families and youth. Whether it is expected that external trips will continue to rise in the coming days, especially with the increasing demand of passengers and collective travel options, which reflects the change of tourism patterns during religious occasions, and the preference of many to spend holidays in a natural atmosphere far from crowds and hot weather.
