Sharm el-Sheikh

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Sharm – as it's known locally – has become one of Egypt's leading tourist destinations thanks to its luxurious resorts, gorgeous beaches, and bounty of sightseeing attractions. Here's what to see and do on the sunny tip of the Sinai peninsula!

  • Pharaoh's Island

    1. Pharaoh's Island

    Also known as Coral Island, the area's outstanding natural beauty is complemented by its 12th-century citadel. See it by booking a boat tour!

  • Nabq Protected Area

    2. Nabq Protected Area

    Nabq is Sinai's scenic treasure trove! Visitors shouldn't miss taking a wildlife safari, diving among shipwrecks, or discovering the local Bedouin culture and hospitality.

  • Naama Bay

    3. Naama Bay

    The resort district's stunning natural bay boasts some of the city's most popular cafés, restaurants, and bazaars. It's the place to go for tourist-friendly entertainment!

  • Mount Sinai

    4. Mount Sinai

    The mountain is where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments, and the breathtaking views are certainly a religious experience! Be warned: it's 4,000 steps to the top!

  • Saint Catherine's Monastery

    5. Saint Catherine's Monastery

    For sightseers who don't fancy the three-hour climp up Mount Sinai, one of the world's oldest Christian monasteries lies right at its feet. It was built 1,500 years ago!

  • Ras Muhammad National Park

    6. Ras Muhammad National Park

    At the tip of the peninsula is one of Sharm el-Sheikh's best snorkelling spots! The coastal national park is home to thousands of species, including crustaceans and turtles!

  • Red Sea Riviera

    7. Red Sea Riviera

    As well as Ras Muhammad, the resort-rich riviera is home to several protected areas. Why not learn to scuba-dive around its reefs, or simply enjoy the archaeological treasures?

Planning Your Visit

  • Where is it?

    Sharm el-Sheikh is a former fishing port located at the southernmost tip of Egypt's Sinai peninsula. In the 1990's, strict environmental laws were introduced to protect the coastal environment from unsustainable fishing methods, and the city has since found its feet as a major hub of tourism.

  • Best time to visit?

    The best time to go to Sharm el-Sheikh depends on how you handle hot weather. July and August regularly see temperatures in the mid-40s. November and December see a more merciful climate, although sightseers should note that the days begin to darken around 6:00PM. If you don't mind the crowds, then Sharm is a great place to spend a sunny Christmas and New Year!

Good to know

  • Language
    Modern Standard Arabic
  • Currency
    Egyptian Pound EGP (£)
  • Time Zone
    UTC (+02:00)
  • Country Code
    +20
  • Best time to visit
    If you enjoy very hot weather, then summer is the best time to visit! If you appreciate a milder climate, then head to Sharm in November or December.

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4.2 / 5

based on 767 reviews

In my group there was 15 people. I would say all of them Russians, two Polish and only me speaking English. The guide did his best to speak in both languages. Most of the people who take the tour are Russians. I was picked up on time, around 8:20pm and then we drove for 3 hours stopping at one place at Dahab city for a break. Once we got to Saint Catherine City we were taken to the Icons gallery where guide talked about the technique of making those icons. Also you could buy them. They accapted credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro). After that we went to the Monastery, security check but nobody checked out passports. We were given lamps but didn't really need it since the moonlight. The hike wasn't THAT hard except those 750 steps at the end. Many stops along the way (take cash), beduins selling hot drinks. On top we waited for sunrise around 1:30h. The sunrise was amazing but very windy with more then 1000 people on top. People were freezing. We spent 30 min in the monastery.

From Sharm: Mount Moses Trekking, Sunrise & Monastery Visit Reviewed by Vedran, 2/9/2020

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We had a wonderful experience with this company from the start. They communicated promptly with us and kept us informed. Unfortunately we couldn't visit St Catherine because they closed it last minute. They offered to cancel and refund but we still decided to go. Our guide Mohammed was amazing throughout the walk and especially very helpful during the difficult climb up the 750 steps. He kept us on track for getting back down in time for the early ride back to catch the flight back to Cairo after Nile Air unfortunately changed it. I'm in awe of how he goes up and down all day and night - a wonderful person to meet and know. I want to thank him and wish him and his family a blessed life. I'm so happy to have made it to the top of such an iconic place for all the 3 major religions. I prayed for peace and compassion in the world for all the innocent people suffering due to injustices caused by religion differences, political power, and unnecessary conflicts.

From Sharm: Mount Moses Trekking, Sunrise & Monastery Visit Reviewed by Anonymous, 3/4/2020

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The booking was prompt and easy, and I even got a discount on the site. I received confirmation from the website as well as the local tour operator immediately, inquiring about the pickup schedule The local tour operator, OceanAir, was very accommodating and was willing to pick me up at the airport (as I was flying in from Cairo and arrived at 8:45 pm) instead of a local hotel, at a nominal amount of fees. I got lucky to be the only person in the tour, and the 6(7)-seater sedan was brand new (like a thousand km only). The rest of the tour was just top notch. Mahmoud was very informative, attentive, educational and knowledgeable. Just a very very professional and experienced tour guide. My local guide to hike the mountain was great, too. Acting part-time like my personal photographer along the way. :-)

From Sharm: Mount Moses Trekking, Sunrise & Monastery Visit Reviewed by Tony, 2/6/2020

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The monastery is stunning!! I give 5 stars for that! Sinai is amazing, felt safe although I know most people and governments advise against non essential travel in the Sinai but I did not see anything dangerous, there were a lot of tourists , all went smoothly, My only suggestion is that a) our driver was very good but sometimes drove quite fast ! and i think it should not be that way, b) communication with local partner is a bit tricky, they confirmed my pick up time at 10 pm the previous night, should be 1 or 2 days in advance , I had no access to internet at the Cairo airport and then at the hotel I only had access to wi fi at reception , so I had to keep coming down to check if I got e-mail from them...

Sharm-El-Sheikh: St. Catherine’s Monastery and Dahab City Reviewed by Anonymous, 2/21/2020

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The whole experience was perfect. Really. The transportation was very good. The guide was amazing. I want to go there again and with the same guide. He took care of us and he was very informed. He made our experience brilliant. Also, the guys in charge of transportation were really nice. They bought us breakfast and water. Unbelievable. I really recommend this company and their people.

From Sharm: Mount Moses Trekking, Sunrise & Monastery Visit Reviewed by Ioana, 1/7/2020

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