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17 Top-Rated Things to Do in Sharm el-Sheikh

Written by Jess Lee Updated Dec 24, 2023 We may earn a commission from affiliate links ( )

Sharm el-Sheikh is the Sinai Peninsula's major tourism center and one of the world's top diving destinations .

It was the underwater tourist attractions of the Red Sea –particularly the waters of the Ras Mohammed Marine Park just south of town–that put "Sharm" center stage on Sinai's tourism map in the first place, and for anyone planning an Egypt diving holiday, this is one of the best destinations in Egypt.

This is also one of Egypt's best destinations if you just want to chill out on the beach . Non-divers will find plenty of land-based things to do, as Sharm is day-tripping distance to many of the Sinai Peninsula's historic and natural sightseeing attractions.

It's a particular favorite for family-friendly holidays due to the excellent facilities on offer. You can find a good selection of resorts in Sharm el-Sheikh.

Whether you're here for the sand or the sea-life, Sharm el-Sheikh is a great choice for a beach break after exploring the temples and tombs in the rest of the country.

Plan your trip with our list of the top attractions and things to do in Sharm el-Sheikh.

See also: Where to Stay in Sharm el-Sheikh

1. Explore Ras Mohammed National Park

2. dive the thistlegorm wreck, 3. soak up the sun at naama bay, 4. dive the jolanda reef site, 5. snorkel off ras um sid beach, 6. day trip to saint catherine's monastery, 7. climb mt. sinai, 8. relax on the beach at shark's bay, 9. dive jackson reef, 10. snorkel or dive the blue hole, 11. day trip to dahab, 12. wreck dive the dunraven site, 13. shop at sharm old market, 14. snorkel or dive the gardens sites, 15. dive thomas reef, 16. scramble around the colored canyon, 17. discover the nature reserve of nabq protectorate, where to stay in sharm el-sheikh, map of things to do in sharm el-sheikh.

Ras Mohammed National Park is what put Sharm el-Sheikh on the tourist map.

Surrounded by some of the world's most incredible dive sites, this peninsula, 38 kilometers south of Sharm, is home to glorious beaches with excellent snorkeling just offshore, the world's second-most-northerly mangrove forest, and a saltwater lake.

While diving trips concentrate on the offshore reefs, land-based day trips to Ras Mohammed explore the peninsula's desert environment and its beaches with swim and snorkel stops along the way.

The best beaches are Old Quay Beach (with its top-notch coral reef easily reached from the shore) and Aqaba Beach.

Travelers seeking a good view should head to the Shark Observatory cliff-top , right on the southern edge of Ras Mohammed, where views stretch across both sides of the Red Sea.

For many advanced divers, a trip to Sharm el-Sheikh means only one thing: diving the Thistlegorm.

One of the top wreck dives in the world and among the top places to visit in Egypt , this ship packed full of cargo to resupply British troops was sunk during World War II by German bombers.

Fish now flit through its rooms and cargo holds filled with jeeps, motorbikes, and armaments that never made it to the front.

The wreck is situated in the Straits of Gubal , off the western coast of the Sinai Peninsula, so diving trips are offered as overnight liveaboard tours.

These dive tours generally include at least two dives of the Thistlegorm wreck, plus dives at the Dunraven wreck (or one of Ras Mohammed's dive sites) along the way.

Many also include night dive opportunities at the Thistlegorm site.

Fringed by a white-sand beach and swaying palm trees, Naama Bay is the epicenter of Sharm el-Sheikh's resort life.

There are plentiful restaurants, cafés, and souvenir stores if you get bored of the sand, but Naama Bay is really all about the beach.

A pedestrian-only promenade rims the entire beach area, backed by a cluster of luxury and mid-range resorts.

For those looking for a holiday full of sloth-like sunbathing, Naama Bay is one of Egypt's best beaches .

The entire beach area has excellent facilities, including ample sun-shades and loungers, and the beachside cafés mean you don't even have to move from your patch of sandy bliss all day.

Note that the entire sweep of beach here is sectioned into separate areas owned and run by the hotels, with complimentary access for resort guests.

When choosing your Naama Bay accommodation, especially if it's not beachfront, always check what beach access they provide.

Jolanda Reef (also called Yolanda Reef ) is one of the most popular dive sites in the Ras Mohammed Marine Park area .

Dive trips here (accessed by boat from Sharm el-Sheikh) usually include Shark Reef as well, making this a two-for-one deal with a kaleidoscope of fish life and corals to be seen.

Jolanda Reef is home to the wreck of the Jolanda, an old Cypriot freighter ship that had been carrying a cargo of bathroom porcelain when it ran aground on the reef in 1980.

As well as the highlight of exploring the wreck site, the steep, rainbow-colored coral walls of Shark Reef that lead to the wreck, and Jolanda Reef's coral garden plateau, are prime sea life spotting destinations.

Scorpionfish, crocodilefish, turtles, moray eels, and barracuda are all regularly spotted by divers here.

One of Sharm el-Sheikh's best snorkeling destinations is Ras Um Sid Beach, right at the southern tail of the town, near the lighthouse.

Here, people slouch on the beach, or at the café on the cliff above, between snorkeling trips into the water, where an excellent coral reef is just offshore and so easily accessed by non-divers.

Farther away from the sand, Ras Um Sid Reef is perfect for first-time forays into diving and is used as a try-dive site by many local dive operators.

If you're just here for the snorkeling, though, there is still plenty of variety of reef fish to see closer to the shore.

Address: Al-Fanar Street

The Sinai Peninsula's top historical destination, St. Catherine's Monastery sits at the foot of Mt. Sinai, where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments.

One of the oldest working monasteries in the world, this Greek Orthodox hermitage is home to the famous "burning bush" of the Old Testament, which many of the Christian pilgrims who visit are specifically here to see. The bush is a rubus sanctus bramble that is native to the Sinai.

One of the highlights of a visit to Saint Catherine's Monastery is the museum, which showcases a selected collection of some of the monastery library's glittering cache of religious icons and ancient manuscripts. The library (not open to visitors) is renowned for containing one of the most important early Christian manuscript collections in the world.

The monastery is 209 kilometers northwest from Sharm el-Sheikh, within the Sinai's barren mountainous interior.

Group tours from Sharm are offered both as overnight trips, including the hike up Mt. Sinai for sunrise, and as early morning departures to just visit the monastery.

Inland from the sun-drenched beaches of the coast, the Sinai's rugged, mountainous heart is rawly beautiful.

For a taster of this craggy landscape, head 209 kilometers inland from Sharm el-Sheikh to hike up to the summit of Mt. Sinai to see an expanse of orange-hued peaks rippling out before you.

Revered by all three of the major monotheistic faiths as the place where Moses received the 10 Commandments, the summit hike is a pilgrimage for many people (and usually combined with a visit to St. Catherine's Monastery , which sits at the trailhead for the hike).

There are two main trails up to the top. The Camel Trail is a well-worn switchback path, while the Steps of Repentance is a more difficult, but much more scenic, set of stone-cut staircases that was carved out by one of the monastery's monks.

From Sharm el-Sheikh, most tours travel overnight to reach the trailhead in the wee hours of the morning so that the hike up the Camel Trail is completed in the cool, dark hours, and the summit is reached in time to watch sunrise over the surrounding peaks.

One of Sharm el-Sheikh's newer resort development areas, Shark's Bay sits 11 kilometers north from Naama Bay.

The vibe here is slightly more exclusive, with some of Sharm's most luxurious five-star resorts and hotels clustered around Shark Bay's sweep of sand.

As with Naama Bay, the beach areas are run by the individual hotels, which means facilities are well-kept and there are restaurants and cafés right on the sand. The snorkeling right off the shore, is also good here.

Behind the beach, the focus of Shark's Bay life is the Soho Square Center . This mall complex is home to some of Sharm el-Sheikh's top restaurant and café choices, as well as shops selling Egyptian craft work and other souvenirs.

In the evenings, Soho Square has a regular 'dancing fountain' display at its central fountain and plenty of various free family-friendly musical performances and entertainment . After dark the mall complex bustles with vacationers.

This means Shark's Bay resort guests often choose to not move from this northern section of Sharm for their entire vacation.

The Straits of Tiran , in the Red Sea's Gulf of Aqaba , are home to some of Sharm el-Sheikh's prime dive sites for experienced divers, and Jackson Reef is usually on most diver's lists to cross off on a Sharm vacation.

This is the most northerly reef in the Straits of Tiran group, and it's known for being one of the top spots in the area for hammerhead shark and manta ray sightings.

The reef is home to a plethora of soft and hard coral gardens, and advanced divers can also explore the wreck of the freighter Lara, which ran aground in 1981.

The Sinai's most notorious dive site is the Blue Hole, just north of Dahab and 100 kilometers north from Sharm el-Sheikh.

This sinkhole's infamy is due to the number of lives it has claimed, but all the deaths that have happened here are due to divers diving beyond the normal recreation diving limits.

Despite the site's reputation for danger, divers who stick within sensible limits are perfectly safe here, and the fish life and incredible vistas of ethereal blue below make this an incredibly beautiful dive.

As the Blue Hole can be accessed from the shore, it's also a popular snorkeling spot, with plenty of fish life to see flitting near the surface if you don't fancy heading into the depths.

Dahab, 90 kilometers north from Sharm el-Sheikh, is the Sinai's backpacker beach resort and a chilled-out alternative to the holiday package feel of Sharm el-Sheikh.

The rocky shoreline here is lined with open-air cafés and restaurants, while a little shopping district winds its way up to the main highway in a jumble of souvenir shops.

There is some excellent diving and snorkeling here, with nearly all the local dive sites accessed from the shore, and most people who choose to base themselves in Dahab are here for a dive-centric vacation.

Dahab's laid-back atmosphere, though, is also great for a day out from Sharm el-Sheikh.

The SS Dunraven had been traveling from Mumbai (then Bombay) back to the UK, when it hit the reef and sunk just off the tip of the Sinai Peninsula in 1876.

Today, this 80-meter steam ship, torn in two pieces on the sea floor, is home to a rich variety of fish, which have made their home within the barnacle-encrusted hull.

Divers here regularly spot big schools of colorful reef fish with cardinalfish, goatfish, scorpionfish, and pipefish all patrolling the area.

The boat trip to the dive site takes two hours from Sharm eI-Sheikh, so the Dunraven is often combined as either a day trip with one of the dive sites in the Ras Mohammed Marine Park area or as a stop along the way on an overnight liveaboard trip to dive the Thistlegorm wreck.

Sharm Old Market (also known as Sharm al-Maya) is the town's souq (bazaar) area, where twinkling Arabic lamps, traditional shisha pipes, and finely engraved woodwork can be found in abundance.

It's best to come at sunset or later, when the worst heat of the day has dissipated, and you can shop and browse in comfort.

Egyptian craftwork is cheaper here than you'll find in other Sharm el-Sheikh shopping destinations such as Soho Square and Naama Bay.

The area is full of inexpensive and cheerful restaurants and cafés as well, so it's a good place to visit for dinner and a stroll in the evening.

This is one of the best areas in Sharm el-Sheikh to seek out classic Egyptian cooking, as the restaurants of the resort areas focus on more international fare. Head here for traditional café life complete with shisha and Arabic coffee as well.

On the edge of the market area is the new Al-Sahaba Mosque with an imposing facade that cherry-picks influences from Fatimid, Mamluk, and Ottoman mosque styles.

Non-Muslims are welcome to visit the mosque outside of prayer times, though the exterior architecture is the true highlight rather than the interior. After dark, the mosque is lit up, which makes for dramatic photos.

Address: Sharm al-Maya Road

At the northern end of Naama Bay, the Gardens Reefs stretch out just offshore from the coast.

This reef system is actually three different snorkeling and diving sites called Near Garden, Middle Garden and Far Garden that can be accessed by both the shore and by boat.

If you just want to snorkel, Near Garden is the best (and easiest) site to access, and is home to some amazing coral pinnacles with plenty of flitting clownfish and butterfly fish in residence.

Far Garden and Middle Garden are often used as dive sites for beginners learning to dive, and provide an excellent taster of what the Sharm el-Sheikh area offers.

Thomas Reef is the smallest reef in the Straits of Tiran and is renowned for its abundance of soft coral gardens .

Dive trips here are usually part of a boat day trip including one of the other Straits of Tiran Reefs–most often the neighboring Gordon Reef.

Due to the site's strong currents, diving here is recommended for experienced divers. It's also a popular site with technical divers, as the deep "three arches" area can be explored by advanced divers.

Plenty of fish life, including clownfish, pufferfish, and giant moray eels, can be spied while drift-diving along the site, and the rainbow-colored soft and branching corals are among the most pristine and vivid in the Red Sea.

The swirling mineral-rich layered rock formations of the aptly named Colored Canyon are one of the Sinai's top out-of-the-water natural attractions .

The canyon, 177 kilometers north from Sharm el-Sheikh, is a showcase of the natural beauty of the desert, carved out of by millennia of wind and water whittling away the rock.

There are plenty of opportunities for visitors to scramble along the canyon path, accessing the rose-pink striped interior of the rock face.

For nature lovers, this is one of Sharm el-Sheikh's top days out. Exploring the bizarrely-shaped pinnacles and boulders, which have been brushed with shimmering red and orange hues, offers up some fantastic photography opportunities.

Wear walking shoes with a decent tread if you want to visit, and bring along plenty of water.

Just to the north of Sharm el-Sheikh (around 20 kilometers from the central Naama Bay area), Nabq Protectorate is a coastal desert landscape of arid beauty and home to the world's most northerly mangrove forest .

The landscape here inside this nature reserve is a vista of sand dunes, lonely beaches, and arak bushes, and it's one of Egypt's most important protected wilderness sites, with a huge amount of birdlife, as well as endemic gazelles and ibexes.

For snorkelers, the beaches here offer pristine reefs easily accessed from the shore, while inland, this is also a good area for hiking and cycling trips.

Sharm el-Sheikh is very spread out. Naama Bay is the center, Sharm Al-Maya is to the south, and Shark's Bay is to the north. In general, Shark's Bay is home to the most exclusive resorts, Sharm Al-Maya and Hadaba (between Naama Bay and Sharm Al-Maya) do mid-range and budget resorts, and Naama Bay has a mix of all three.

Luxury Hotels:

• In Garden Bay (between Naama Bay and Shark's Bay) the Park Regency Sharm El Sheikh Resort has rooms overlooking the lush gardens that lead down to the beach.
• Farther along the coast, in Shark's Bay, the Four Seasons Resort Sharm el-Sheikh has plenty of Arabic styling in the rooms and a perfect strip of palm-tree-lined white sand.

Mid-Range Hotels:

• Family-friendly Stella Di Mare Beach Hotel & Spa has palm-lined pools, multiple restaurants, and a fun animation team.
• Movenpick Resort Sharm el Sheikh is perched on the cliff-top overlooking the bay, with plenty of private beachfront and one of the best restaurants in town.
• Xperience Sea Breeze Resort in Shark's Bay has good-value rates, sea views, large pools, and themed dinners.

Budget Hotels:

• The best budget hotels are in the Naama Bay area and are very diver-centric, operating as dive centers as well as accommodation. Oona's Dive Club Hotel is snug within the northern curve of the bay with beach access, a well-regarded dive center on-site, and neat rooms that all have balconies.
• There are also a number of budget resorts in Naama Bay such as the Tropitel Naama Bay , which offers a large central pool area, good-sized rooms with balconies, and a small patch of beach.

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6 Things to do in Sharm el Sheikh (plus one bonus day trip)

February 05, 2024 | Chloe Africa + Egypt + Travel

In March 2023 I flew out to Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, to visit my oldest friend. She has been living there since her early 20s and after many obstacles, I was finally on my way.

Here are six of the best things we did in Sharm plus one super fun bonus day trip. 

Old Market isn’t exactly old but still a nice place to see. While there isn’t a massive variety in things to buy, you can still find leather goods, oils, spices, sweet treats and trinkets in the many many shops and stalls as well as several restaurants. You can also expect to see camels and local musicians playing on the streets.

Old Market also houses the beautiful Al Sahaba Mosque which really is stunning lit up at night. I have heard that some tourists feel ripped off by some of the vendors. I personally didn’t experience this but I expect this was because I was with locals. 

Yes, Sharm el Sheikh has its very own Santorini. A cafe built to look exactly like Santorini, Greece overlooking the water.

While I can’t comment on the quality of food served there, it is a lovely place to visit for a drink (albeit a slightly more expensive drink), to watch the sunrise and to get some fun photos. 

Explore the Red Sea

Of course one of the best (if not THE best) thing to do in any Egyptian resort is get in the water. The Red Sea is known as one of the best diving and snorkelling spots in the world and it’s not hard to see why. 

I had barely snorkelled before and had never scuba dived (and didn’t really want to either) but alas we turned up at a hotel dive school (again with a friend of a friend)  and I was getting strapped into scuba gear for my 15 minute introduction session. The dive instructor was very helpful and I felt safe with him the whole time. He even took my GoPro and recorded some footage for me and it was really so beautiful. 

Having said that, I didn’t really enjoy the actual dive experience. I managed to keep my breathing slow and steady but could not get my ears comfortable. We did reach the sea bed but a dark and empty patch of water had me panicking. And to top it off after I resurfaced I felt very sick for about 30 minutes. 

What a mess. 

But my Red Sea adventures did continue with a separate dip for snorkelling only and a magical snorkel in the waters of Ras Mohammed National Park.

I would highly recommend giving snorkelling a go, at the very least.

Quad Buggy Safari

My friend suggested we take a quad buggy safari with a friend’s company Falcon Adventure . 

We were picked up and taken to the Falcon Centre roughly 20 minutes where we had a safety briefing on the buggy or quad. Then we were off zooming through the desert to the Sinai Mountains. 

I’m not much of an adrenaline junkie so I was happy to be a passenger in the buggy and take in all the surroundings. And what beautiful surroundings they were! 

Along the way we got to stop and have a look around and take photos. It’s worth noting that when you stop, children from the nearby Bedouin camps will try to sell you their homemade knick knacks. 

A little further along the way we got to stop at a Bedouin tent for some local tea and an optional camel ride. By this time the sun was starting to set which made the scenery even more magical. 

I would highly recommend doing a quad safari but definitely wear a face covering of some kind and wear sunglasses. You’ll get very sandy and it will hit you in the face. 

Sharm el Sheikh Museum

A relatively new museum, this is an excellent place to spend a few hours. While it isn’t massive, it houses so many interesting exhibits.Some of these include Sinai Bedouin Heritage, Jewellery of the Royal of Egypt, funerary boats, wildlife (including a mummified crocodile and many many cats) and the Silk Road. 

As you reach the exit of the museum you will find yourself in the Life After Death section, which was my favourite. Here you will find the mummy of Maat-Ka-Re Mutemhat and her pet monkey. She was a high priestess, a God’s wife of Amun, in the 21st Dynasty (around 1069-664BC). It was originally thought that her little companion was a baby but God’s wives were supposed to be celibate. 

A foreigners ticket will cost 200 EGP which works out as roughly £5.07 which is so reasonable considering how long we spent wandering around. 

Soho Square

Soho Square is the award winning entertainment centre located at the Savoy Resort on White Knight Beach. Here you will find everything from restaurants and bars to dancing fountains and a bowling alley and ice rink. We were hoping to visit the Ice Bar while we were here but unfortunately it was closed. 

Visit in the evening when everything is lit up, browse the shops, find a restaurant for dinner and watch the dancing fountains. 

Day Trip to Ras Mohammed National Park

Finally whilst not in Sharm el Sheikh, if you want to get out of the city and explore a little further afield I would recommend Ras Mohammed National Park. It’s so beautiful and was absolutely a highlight of the trip. So much so that it even has its very own post if you want to read more about it.

Have you visited any of these places? Is there anything that you would add to this list?

Reader Interactions

February 6, 2024 at 9:57 am

Sharm el Sheikh has been on my bucket list for ages – I can’t believe how much you packed into just one day! It looks absolutely amazing, one to bump up my list now for sure.

February 7, 2024 at 2:40 pm

Oh this was over 10 days! Thanks for reading 🙂

March 15, 2024 at 8:33 pm

Wow this looks like an absolutely incredible trip. You got so much in from the market to “Santorini” to snorkling to the dessert super cool!

Allie of http://www.allienyc.com

March 16, 2024 at 4:37 pm

Thanks for reading Allie 🙂

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Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt: The Ultimate Guide

Sharm El-Sheikh is one of Egypt’s most popular tourist destinations – with good reason – offering visitors a unique combination of relaxation, adventure, and luxury. Sharm is located on the Sinai Peninsula’s southern tip, renowned for its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant marine life. The city has numerous ancient landmarks, including the 12th-century Monastery of Saint Catherine and the historic Old Town of Sharm El-Maya. 

Sharm is one of the best places to stay in Egypt if you are looking for a base from where you can easily explore the rest of Egypt. Whether you’re looking to explore Egypt’s rich history, enjoy the sun and sea, or relax in style, use this guide to plan your next Sharm El-Sheikh vacation.

Best Known For: Enjoying the Red Sea

Sharm El-Sheikh is world-renowned for its stunning coastline along the Red Sea. The warm waters of the Red Sea are home to a diverse range of marine life, including over a thousand species of fish and hundreds of coral varieties. This makes it a paradise for divers, who can explore the vibrant underwater world and see everything from tiny seahorses to massive whale sharks.

There are plenty of other ways to enjoy the Red Sea in Sharm El-Sheikh. Why not go snorkeling with our by take a glass-bottomed boat excursion, or relax on one of the many beaches, relishing the breathtaking vistas?

Sharm El-Sheikh: Essential Travel Information

Interactive map of sharm el-sheikh.

More Things to See in Sharm El-Sheikh

What else is there to do in Sharm El-Sheikh, you ask?

Mount Sinai: Visiting Mount Sinai is an unforgettable experience that should be at the top of any traveler’s list when exploring Sharm El-Sheikh. One of the most popular ways to experience Mount Sinai is by taking a sunrise tour. This guided excursion will have you hiking to the mountain’s summit in the early morning hours, arriving just in time to witness the breathtaking sunrise over the surrounding desert landscape.

Discover the Desert: The rugged desert expanse is just waiting to be explored. We offer an unforgettable two-day camel tour and desert camping experience departing from Sharm El-Sheikh – perfect for exploring the stunning desert landscape.

Saint Catherine Monastery : This ancient relic – dating back to the 6th century – will leave you amazed. Visit the UNESCO site that draws travelers and pilgrims alike.

Where to Stay

Sharm El-Sheikh is filled with luxurious resorts boasting private beaches and top-class amenities. When considering where to stay in Sharm El-Sheikh, there are many popular areas to consider.

Old Town: Sharm El-Maya, also known as the Old Town, is perfect for travelers who want to immerse themselves in the local culture and experience the traditional way of life in the city.

Na’ama Bay: Located just 3 miles up the coast from Sharm El Maya, Na’ama Bay is known for its beautiful beach. It boasts some of the city’s best hotels, nightlife venues, and restaurants.

Shark’s Bay: Shark’s Bay is known for its many resort hotels and beautiful beaches with views of Tiran Island. Perfect for a relaxing beach vacation with plenty of amenities and activities.

If you’re still feeling spoiled for choice, our Egypt package tours offer an unforgettable experience with expert local tour guides to renowned destinations and attractions, taking care of all the details for you.

Sheikh El-Sharm’s Restaurants & Markets

Sharm El-Sheikh is a culinary paradise, offering many food options and vibrant markets. The Old Market is a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts, with its narrow alleyways filled with eclectic shops and bustling stalls. Here, you can immerse yourself in the riveting culture, rub shoulders with the locals, and explore a variety of traditional Egyptian goods and wares.

The market is a treasure trove for food lovers, with enticing aromas filling the air as vendors serve mouth-watering delicacies such as morish koftas, succulent kebabs, and fresh seafood. Sharm El-Sheikh’s diverse culinary scene offers street food to sit-down restaurants, satisfying every palate.

If you want to explore more of the delicious food in Sharm, consider booking one of our Egypt Food Tours .

Our Recommendation: Things to Book Ahead 

When traveling anywhere, there is always a list of things you should book beforehand. We recommend ensuring that your accommodation and your airport transportation are arranged before you arrive in Sharm.

Sharm El-Sheikh is a popular choice for travelers looking for a base to explore the rest of Egypt. One of our most popular tours, the Cairo and Highlights of Egypt 4-Day Tour departing from Sharm, books up quickly, so we always recommend booking this one in advance.  Our Tours Leaving from Sharm El-Sheikh are also highly recommended to check out. Additionally, this range of Package Tours is best for adventurous travelers who want to see the best of Egypt.

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SHARM EXCURSIONS (Sharm El Sheikh) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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Historical Excursions

Red sea trips, safari excursions.

• Transportation

Sand Boarding and mix safari in Sharm

Ras mohamed national park full day trip by bus vip, dahab city 5x1 jeep safari excursion, snorkeling.

Things to do in sharm el Sheikh

Sharm el sheikh excursions & tours & best things to do, fun & family excursions, most popular trips.

Cairo & Pyramids by bus from Sharm el Sheikh One Day Excursion

Sunday-Tuesday-Friday

Cairo by Plane from Sharm el Sheikh One Day trip

Saturday- Monday- Tuesday- Thursday- Friday

Blue hole/ Canyon Dahab/ Quad Biking 6×1

Scuba Diving in Sharm El Sheikh

Romantic Dinner Cruise in Sharm El Sheikh

Buggy Car Desert Safari

Luxor by plane One Day Trip

Wedensday-Thursday

Petra Day Trip in Jordan by boat from Sharm el Sheikh

Wedensday, Saturday

Cairo & Alexandria 2 Days from Sharm el Sheikh by bus

Sunday, Tuesday- Friday

Moses' bath Hamam from Sharm El Sheikh

Jerusalem and Dead Sea Day trip from Sharm El Sheikh

Monday, Thursday

Saint Catherine Monastery One Day Excursion

Moses mountain “Mount Sinai” & ST.Catherine Night Trip

Sunday, Wedensday, Friday

How To Book with us ?

Just fill out the order form on the tour page, and then click the “Book This tour” button. Once you do this, we will send you a confirmation email that your reservation has been confirmed in accordance with the information you sent us. Or contact us by phone. (viber, whatsapp) For English language: +201007132909 For Italian language: +201000168327 For Russian language: +201062385710

How to Pay ?

You don’t have to pay until you are here in Sharm El Sheikh already, we will send you our representative to your hotel to give you the receipts and collect the money before your excursions Cash or by Credit Card with add 3% on Total Payment. You can also pay us a visit in one of our offices “in Nabq Bay or Old Market” and get your receipts. Or if you want to pay online you can pay us on Paypal , you can Click Here

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Buy any of our Packages and get a  free SIM card, it will have 4GB internet so you can stay online during your stay in Egypt

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Elegant Voyage Day Tours - Sharm el Sheikh

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