Greece, Turkey, Egypt set new price records for summer 2026 vacations

The cost of summer vacations is on the rise, with popular destinations like Greece, Turkey, and Egypt reaching new price plateaus. According to a report from the Traveldata Market Research Institute, the average price for a package tour departing between August 3 and 9, 2026, saw a modest increase of 28 Polish zlotys in the past week. This follows a slight decrease the previous week and a moderate rise two weeks prior.

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The three price increases have led to the setting of new records for individual destinations.

However, certain destinations experienced more significant price shifts. Sicily saw the largest discounts, dropping by 452 zlotys, followed by Lanzarote (-309 zlotys) and Morocco (-122 zlotys). Conversely, Portugal experienced the most substantial price hike (+425 zlotys), with Sardinia (+325 zlotys) and Costa del Sol (+235 zlotys) also seeing notable increases.

Among the top five holiday destinations for Poles, Egypt, Turkey, Bulgaria, and Greece all saw price increases, with Egypt rising by 90 zlotys. This has led to new record prices for these destinations: Greece reaching 6,246 zlotys, Turkey hitting 5,380 zlotys, and Egypt reaching 4,153 zlotys. These prices reflect the peak summer season and the high demand for destinations with reliable sunny weather.

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The prices that customers of Polish travel agencies are willing to pay should not be surprising.

Year-on-year comparisons reveal further price hikes. Compared to the previous season, Egypt is up by 606 zlotys, the Canary Islands by 429 zlotys, Turkey by 352 zlotys, and Greece by 311 zlotys. The report attributes these increases to factors such as rising fuel costs and currency fluctuations, which have driven up the overall cost of travel packages. Despite the higher prices, demand remains strong as travelers seek predictable weather conditions for their summer holidays.

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The average price of trips in the first week of August showed that last week's price was 334 zlotys higher than the average price from the previous season.