We are working with a small tour operator out of Cairo for a 16-day tour of Egypt. Four nights will be in Luxor, the first of which will be on December 31, 2026. The original booking was for a resort on an island which we thought would restrict us from experiencing local restaurants. After agreeing to a new hotel on the east bank, near other restraurants, we are now told that the stay includes an obligatory New Year's Eve Gala dinnner for $185 per person. I'm a bit surprised that this is required part of the booking. We can afford to pay the price but I would rather spend that money on tips to Egyptians who are struggling to survive. Has anyone else seen such requirements in Luxor at this time of the year?
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Yes, when I was booking my room at the Hilton Luxor, on the hotel web site I saw a requirement for a paid Christmas dinner if your stay included Christmas. I cannot remember if the date in question was December 25 or January 7. My stay was for different days so it did not affect me.