Things to do in Sharm el Sheikh
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Mount Sinai & St. Catherine's Monastery Tour from Sharm El-SheikhThis tour from Sharm El-Sheikh takes you up Mount Sinai's 750 steps at night, arriving at the 2,285-metre peak in time for sunrise, then descends to St. Catherine's Monastery—one of the world's oldest working monasteries and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The full day runs about 14 hours with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned coach, a professional guide and entry to the monastery included; a camel ride is available as an optional add-on. Entrance fees to St. Catherine National Park are optional depending on which option you select at checkout.Is it for me?Start your climb at 20:00 from Sharm to reach the summit as sunrise breaks, then descend to St. Catherine Monastery—choose this if you want both peaks in one full day rather than splitting them across separate trips.
Cairo & Giza Pyramids Day Trip from Sharm el SheikhYou get picked up from your Sharm el Sheikh hotel and driven to Cairo in an air-conditioned bus with an Egyptologist guide who explains the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum's artifacts as you move through them. Lunch is included, entry fees are covered, and the optional Nile boat ride costs extra. The bus drops you back at your hotel in the evening, so you don't arrange transport, tickets, or timing yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want Cairo's main sights — the pyramids, sphinx, and museum — in a single day without arranging your own transport, tickets, or guide; the early start and fixed schedule are what fit all three into one trip from the Red Sea.
Luxor West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Memnon Day TourYou’ll cross the Nile early from Luxor with an Egyptologist guide by your side, stand beneath the Colossi of Memnon, descend into painted tombs in the Valley of the Kings, and feel desert breezes at Hatshepsut’s temple. It’s not just history — it’s small moments and stories you’ll carry home.
Snorkeling Ras Mohamed & White Island, Sharm el SheikhA full-day snorkeling cruise from Sharm el Sheikh visits Ras Mohamed National Park and White Island, with multiple stops at coral reefs, an onboard buffet lunch, unlimited drinks, and hotel pickup included. The boat departs from the marina after morning pickup; you choose between snorkeling only or adding one or two introductory dives at checkout. A professional guide in English, Italian or Russian assists throughout.Is it for me?Book snorkeling only if you want the reefs without trying depth diving; choose one or two intro dives if you're curious about descending but don't have certification yet. The fixed itinerary and included transport mean you show up at your hotel and the day unfolds without you coordinating pickups, timing or multiple stops—everything connects.
Snorkeling in Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohamed & White IslandA full-day snorkeling trip from Sharm El Sheikh visits Ras Mohamed National Park and White Island by yacht, with two guided reef stops, hotel pickup, lunch and soft drinks included. The morning focuses on coral and tropical fish at Ras Mohamed; the afternoon shifts to swimming and photos on White Island's shallow lagoons. Professional guides work in English, Italian and German, and snorkeling gear is available for an extra charge if you don't bring your own.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a guided snorkel trip with two distinct stops—a reef for marine life and an island for rest—rather than coordinating your own boat and timing.
Diving in Sharm el Sheikh: Ras Mohammed & White IslandIntroductory diving in Sharm el Sheikh combines 1 or 2 beginner dives at Ras Mohammed National Park with snorkeling and relaxation at White Island, all on a single boat trip. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; a professional instructor guides every dive, and no certification is required. You choose between one or two dives at checkout depending on how deep you want to go into the Red Sea.Is it for me?Book the two-dive option if you want to spend the morning exploring the reefs—the second dive happens after you've settled into the rhythm and seen more of what's down there. Choose one dive if you'd rather balance underwater time with snorkeling and relaxation on the sand at White Island.
Snorkeling in Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohammed & White IslandA full-day boat trip from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Mohammed National Park and White Island combines snorkeling at colorful coral reefs with one introductory scuba dive led by a professional instructor. Hotel pickup, lunch on board, soft drinks, and snorkeling gear are included; the dive instructor provides all equipment and guidance for first-timers.Is it for me?The full eight hours on the water means you're not rushing between sites—Ras Mohammed's deeper reefs and White Island both get real time. The introductory dive is led by an instructor who handles the equipment and stays with you, so it works for first-timers; if diving isn't for you, snorkeling alone fills the day.
White Island & Ras Mohamed National Park snorkeling boat tripA full-day snorkeling boat trip from your hotel to Ras Mohamed National Park and White Island, with two guided snorkel stops, lunch and all park fees included. The itinerary runs 9 hours door-to-door, which means you're back by late afternoon but the boat covers the distance and the stops without you arranging transport or timing. Snorkeling gear is available to rent at checkout if you don't bring your own.Is it for me?The 9-hour commitment means you're back by late afternoon, leaving your evening free—good if you want a full water day without sacrificing dinner or evening plans. Snorkeling gear is optional at checkout, so you can travel light if you have your own or rent on the spot if you don't.
Red Sea Snorkeling: Three Reef Sites with LunchSnorkel three of the Red Sea's finest reef sites—Ras Mohammed, White Island and a third stop—aboard the Elite VIP Cruise with expert guides, lunch and hotel pickup. The boat uses a low platform for water entry, and life jackets are available; guides can attach less-confident swimmers to a buoy and tow them through the reefs. English and German-speaking guides accompany you at all times. The day runs six hours.Is it for me?If you speak English or German, the guides deliver commentary and safety instruction in your language throughout the day. Choose this cruise if you want to snorkel three major reef sites without arranging transport or managing entry fees yourself—the boat, guides and lunch are all arranged, and the platform entry means you don't need to be a strong swimmer.
Private Dinner Cruise Sharm el Sheikh: VIP Yacht with SeafoodA private dinner cruise on a VIP yacht in Sharm el Sheikh runs from 6pm to 10pm with hotel pickup and drop-off included. You spend the early evening cruising the Sinai coastline, watch the sunset from the sea, then sit down to a fresh seafood or meat dinner with soft drinks, fruits and live music. The yacht is air-conditioned, and a live guide speaks English, Italian, Arabic or Russian.Is it for me?The four-and-a-half-hour window means you can fit the cruise into an evening without losing the rest of your day — leave your hotel at 5:30pm, return by 10:30pm, and still have time before or after for other plans.
Sharm el Sheikh Yacht Cruise: Dinner, Live Music & Belly DanceAn evening yacht cruise on the Red Sea from Sharm el Sheikh includes seafood dinner, live music band, DJ, belly dancing show and hotel pickup from 6pm to 10pm. The boat is air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible; children from age 3 are welcome, and guides speak English, Italian, French, German and several other languages.Is it for me?You're sharing the boat with other guests on a fixed evening schedule, so the entertainment and dining happen whether you're in the mood to dance or just want to sit and watch the coast lights come on. If you prefer a private yacht or a quieter evening, look for a smaller boat option; this one is built for a party atmosphere with live performers and a crowd.
Red Sea semi-submarine cruise: Sharm El-Sheikh underwater reefA semi-submarine cruise in Sharm El-Sheikh takes you 3 meters below the Red Sea surface in an air-conditioned observation deck with panoramic windows, where you watch coral reefs and exotic marine life for 45 minutes of viewing time. The boat departs from the marina, cruises 15 minutes to a reef site, descends to the underwater chamber, then returns to shore. Hotel pickup is included, and the full trip runs 90 minutes.Is it for me?At 90 minutes total, this cruise fits into a half-day itinerary and leaves the rest of your day free for other activities. The observation deck means you see the reef without swimming or diving, so it suits anyone who wants to watch marine life but prefers to stay dry and seated.
Day trip to Luxor by plane from Sharm el SheikhA guided day trip from Sharm el Sheikh to Luxor by domestic flight covers the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, with a German-speaking guide, hotel pickup, lunch and all admissions included. You depart at 4:30 am, fly to Luxor at 6 am, spend the day touring the west and east banks of the Nile, and return by evening flight. Children from age 3 are welcome, and the itinerary suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in Sharm el Sheikh and want to see Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, and Temple of Hatshepsut in one day—the early 4:30 am start and evening return work only if you can handle a full day of travel and sightseeing with minimal downtime.
Dinner Cruise Sharm el Sheikh: Oriental Show & Seafood BuffetA dinner cruise on the Sina Dream Luxury Sailing Yacht in Sharm el Sheikh combines a premium seafood buffet with live oriental entertainment—Tanoura, violin, singing and belly dancing—over 3 to 4 hours on the water. Hotel pickup is included, and the yacht operates on a soft all-inclusive basis with dinner, soft drinks, water, coffee and tea. A guide speaks English, Italian, Arabic or Russian throughout the evening.Is it for me?The 3–4 hour window means you can fit the cruise into an evening without losing a full day, leaving your morning and early afternoon free for other activities or rest.
Egypt: Nile Cruise, Cairo & Luxor Tour with Balloon RideYou’ll move from Cairo’s wild energy to silent tombs in Luxor, riding trains and boats along the Nile with a local guide who knows every shortcut. Expect sunrise balloon rides over ancient ruins, market scents that stick with you, and temples that feel bigger than history books ever made them seem.
Cairo Day Trip from Sharm El-Sheikh: Pyramids & MuseumYou get picked up from your hotel early, travel by air-conditioned van and bus to Cairo, spend the morning in the Egyptian Museum with a private guide, see the Great Pyramids and Valley Temple at Giza, take an optional Nile boat ride, have lunch included at a restaurant, and return to Sharm El-Sheikh by evening. The fixed itinerary and transport mean you don't arrange anything yourself—just show up ready to go.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum from Sharm El-Sheikh without arranging your own transport, tickets, or guide—the fixed schedule and included pickup handle all of that, which is what makes a full Cairo day trip possible in one departure.
Sharm El Sheikh Airport Transfer: Private Car & Meet-GreetYou're met at Sharm El Sheikh airport arrivals with a sign bearing your name, helped with luggage into a private air-conditioned car, and driven directly to your destination. The price is fixed before arrival, the driver tracks your flight, and you avoid the taxi queue entirely. Wheelchair accessible, infant seats available, service animals welcome.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Sharm El Sheikh and want to skip the taxi queue and currency negotiation — the fixed price and meet-and-greet mean you go straight from the terminal to your hotel without arranging anything else.
Sharm El Sheikh Airport Transfer: Private Car & English-Speaking DriverYou get a driver holding a nameplate at arrivals, an air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed operator, and a fixed price locked in before you land. Contact the company once you book to confirm your pickup time and hotel location, and they'll track your flight so the car is ready when you clear baggage claim. No taxi negotiation, no waiting, no surprises.Is it for me?Book this if you land at Sharm El Sheikh airport and want to reach your hotel without negotiating with taxi drivers or waiting for a ride—the fixed price and advance booking are what make the transfer predictable instead of stressful.
Pyramids from Sharm El Sheikh: Egyptian Museum & Sphinx in one dayYou're picked up before dawn and driven five and a half hours to Cairo with a private guide and driver. The day includes entry to the Egyptian Museum with a qualified Egyptologist, lunch at a local restaurant, and a full tour of the Giza Pyramids, Valley Temple and Great Sphinx. The return drive gets you back to your hotel late evening, so you're not arranging transport, timing museum entry or navigating Cairo traffic yourself.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Cairo's main sights in one day without arranging your own transport, museum tickets or a guide — the private coach and early start are what make a full itinerary possible in the time you have.
Mount Sinai Climb & St. Catherine's Monastery Sunrise TourThis 16- to 17-hour tour from your hotel takes you to Mount Sinai (also called Mount Moses) for a pre-dawn climb with a Bedouin guide, ending at the 2,200-meter summit in time for sunrise. After descending, you visit St. Catherine's Monastery, an Orthodox monastic center built in the 6th century and continuously inhabited for 1,400 years in the Sinai desert. The tour includes air-conditioned transport, a live guide in English, Italian or Russian, flashlights for the night climb, and a 30-minute stop at the monastery. National park entrance fees are an optional add-on at checkout.Is it for me?Book this if you're ready for a pre-dawn start and a full day combining a 1,570-meter mountain climb with a monastery visit—your Bedouin guide handles logistics and pacing throughout.
