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Sharm el-Sheikh

This Egyptian city is not just a renowned diving paradise, it also has plenty of cultural gems to explore.

Our most recommended things to do in Sharm el-Sheikh

Sharm El Sheikh: White Island and Ras Mohamed Sailing Trip

1. Sharm El Sheikh: White Island and Ras Mohamed Sailing Trip

Explore the breathtaking waters of the Red Sea on this boat tour to Ras Mohamed National Park and White Island. Take a cruise out of Sharm El Sheikh Marina and enjoy the fresh sea breeze, crystal-clear waters, and a delicious barbecue lunch & soft drinks served on board. Get picked up from your hotel and transferred to the boat marina in Sharm El Sheikh. Board the yacht and set off for Ras Mohamed National Park, situated at the southernmost tip of the Sinai Peninsula.. Stop here to explore the area’s vibrant coral reef with a professional snorkleing guide. Optionally, you can choose to rent snorkeling or dive gear to see more of the reef. Continue to the stunning White Island, where you can snorkel in the surrounding shallow waters, relax on the soft sand, and take photos of the sparkling Red Sea. Back on board, enjoy a delicious lunch of rice, pasta, salads, barbeque chicken and fish. Have a once-in-a-lifetime boat trip and see the stunning views of Sharm El Sheikh and the Red Sea. After you return to the marina, you’ll be dropped back at your hotel.

Sharm El Sheikh: Colored Canyon, Blue Hole & Dahab Day Trip

2. Sharm El Sheikh: Colored Canyon, Blue Hole & Dahab Day Trip

Visit two wonders of the Sinai Peninsula in one day on a jeep tour to the Colored Canyon and the Blue Hole National Park. Get ready for unforgettable moments in this day tour from Sharm El Sheikh. Visit Dahab - a gateway to natural beauty and diverse breathtaking landscapes. After pickup, travel by jeep to the famous Colored Canyon. Explore a vibrant labyrinth of sandstone cliffs in shades of yellow, purple, red, and gold as you walk through the 800-meter gorge. Be picked up early in the morning by a comfortable air-conditioned van and head to Dahab City for around 1-hour journey. Dahab is fortunate to be home to several national parks that preserve and protect the region's natural treasures. Dahab is fortunate to be home to several national parks that preserve and protect the region's natural treasures. Immerse yourself in the serenity of nature and witness the wonders of wildlife. Visit the National Park of Blue Hole, relax on the beach, and enjoy an amazing experience of snorkeling and swimming on a unique and attractive coral reef spot. Watch the underwater wonderland and meet hundreds of colorful species of fish. Come back to the beach camp and have your delicious barbeque lunch while watching the panoramic views of the sea and mountains. Take a sea breath, hop on a camel along the coast, and shoot remarkable photos. Move to the next adventure and ride a quad bike along the sea of Dahab. After boosting adrenaline with the camp activities get ready to start your next adventure. Travel by jeep to the famous Canyon. Explore a vibrant labyrinth of sandstone cliffs in shades of yellow, purple, red, and gold while walking through the 800-meter gorge. Take a Jeep ride and go to the shopping center near Dahab city before coming back to Sharm El Sheikh.

Sharm El Sheikh: ATV, Camel Ride with BBQ Dinner and Show

3. Sharm El Sheikh: ATV, Camel Ride with BBQ Dinner and Show

Embark on an unforgettable trip to the Sinai desert from Sharm el-Sheikh. Enjoy a quad bike ride that will get your heart racing. Visit the Echo Mountains, admire the sunset, eat a tasty BBQ dinner, and enjoy an entertaining show. Start your trip with a pickup from your accommodation, jump on the bus, and head straight to the quad park. Next, get a quick safety demonstration on how to ride your quad bike from your guide. Hop on and ride your quad bike through Egypt's famous Sinai desert and feel the adrenaline rush through your body. Enjoy an optional camel ride if you want to discover the wonders of the desert another way. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the desert, and marvel at the dunes and the different rock formations. Next, visit the Bedouin village, where you can enjoy the hospitality of the Bedouins and gain an insight into the everyday lives of real desert dwellers, then have a camel ride and take unforgettable photos. Tuck into a BBQ dinner and freshly baked flatbread paired with Bedouin tea. Watch live entertainment, including a fire show and belly dance between the mountains of the Sinai Desert. Enjoy an action-packed adventure away from the city's crowds and chaos in Sharm El Sheikh. Make the most of your time in Egypt on this tour; that's one to tick off your bucket list.

Sharm El Sheikh: ATV, Bedouin Tent with BBQ Dinner and Show

4. Sharm El Sheikh: ATV, Bedouin Tent with BBQ Dinner and Show

Begin a memorable trip to the Sinai desert from Sharm el-Sheikh and experience a thrilling quad bike ride. Visit the Echo Mountains, admire the sunset, enjoy a tasty BBQ dinner, and enjoy an entertaining show. Start your trip with a pickup from your accommodation, jump on the bus, and head straight to the quad park. The following step is to receive safety tips on how to ride your quad bike from your guide. Feel the adrenaline rush through your body while riding your quad bike through Egypt's famous Sinai desert. Take an optional camel ride to discover the wonders of the desert. Enjoy an action-packed adventure in Sharm El Sheikh. Make the most of your time in Egypt on this tour; it's one to tick off your bucket list. Immerse yourself in the calm of the desert and be amazed by the dunes and various rock formations. Next, go to the Bedouin village, where you can enjoy the hospitality of the Bedouins and learn about the daily lives of real desert dwellers. Savor a barbecue dinner that includes freshly baked flat bread and Bedouin tea. Watch live entertainment, including a fire show and Tanoura, in the Sinai Desert mountains. Upon the completion of your trip program, our transportation will return you to your Sharm El Shiekh hotel.

Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohammed and Island Cruise with Lunch

5. Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohammed and Island Cruise with Lunch

Ras Mohammed is Egypt's first marine national park, located 25km southwest of Sharm El-Sheikh. Fantastic snorkeling spots with rich arrays of marine life attract tourists and divers from all around the world. The park contains various stunning geological features, such as uplifted coral reefs, alluvial plains, wadis, granite, sandstone mountains, and soft dunes. Your journey to Ras Mohammed National Park will begin with a pick-up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh, followed by a drive to the marina where you will board the snorkeling boat. Visit the white island and take unforgettable photos in the national park. Spend a wonderful day snorkeling and swimming. There will be 2 stops in the best areas for enjoying the coral reefs and exploring the fantastic underwater life. Have a delicious open buffet BBQ lunch on the board with stunning views of the Red Sea at the end of this beautiful day.

Sharm el-Sheikh: Ras Mohammed Park and Magic Lake Day Tour

6. Sharm el-Sheikh: Ras Mohammed Park and Magic Lake Day Tour

Discover the beauty of Ras Mohammed National Park on a day tour from Sharm el-Sheikh. Snorkel in the beautiful Magic Lake, drive through a lush Mangrove forest, and see an ancient earthquake crack. Begin your adventure with a hotel pick-up in Sharm el-Sheikh and enjoy a 30-minute drive to Ras Mohamed National Park. After entering the park, stop at the Allah Gate, the original gateway to the park. Next, the head of the national park for a swimming and snorkeling break and immerse yourself in the fascinating underwater world of colorful fish and coral reefs. Continue your adventure through Mangrove trees sprouting from the Red Sea's salinity-rich water. Take a swim in the Magic Lake. Admire the expansive views of the sky, mountains, and sand. Return to your van and continue exhibiting Ras Mohamed National Park, passing by a massive earthquake crack from thousands of years ago. Climb a cliff for a panoramic view of the park and snap a perfect photo before returning to your hotel.

Sharm El Sheikh: Giza Plateau and Egyptian Museum Day Trip

7. Sharm El Sheikh: Giza Plateau and Egyptian Museum Day Trip

Take a day trip to Cairo from Sharm El Sheikh by a comfortable air-conditioned coach. Visit key sites like the Pyramids and the Sphinx on the Giza plateau, and the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities on Tahrir Square. Learn about the ancient Egyptian artifacts from an expert guide as you go. Get picked up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh for a trip to Cairo. Upon arrival, a guide takes you to the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahrir Square.  Discover a huge collection of artifacts from Ancient Egypt, including statues, sarcophagi, and precious jewels. Encounter the treasures of Pharaonic Egypt, such as the 6 gilded King Tutankhamun coffins, with your guide's help. You will have some time here to take an optional boat trip on the Nile, before stopping to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch of typical Egyptian cuisine on the banks of the river. After your meal, drive out to the Giza plateau. Explore the Pyramids on the Giza plateau, one of the wonders of the ancient world built more than 4,500 years ago as a monument to the Pharaohs Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Gaze at the face of the mysterious Sphinx, and hear about the solar boat that Cheops built to sail through the underworld.  Optionally, you can choose to use some of your time here to explore the Great Pyramid or take a ride on a horse or camel around the site. End the day back in Cairo and stop at the bazaar for some shopping, then drive back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.

From Sharm: Quad Safari, Parasail, Glass Boat & Water Sports

8. From Sharm: Quad Safari, Parasail, Glass Boat & Water Sports

Your exciting trip will start from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh at around 8:00 am, when you will meet our representative and move by air-conditioned vehicle to the ATV station in the desert. After donning your helmet and listening to a briefing, you're off through the multi-colored sands for a tour with a quad bike driven to explore the desert and make some stops to take photos in the amazing Sinai desert. Our journey will take us through the mountain area and explore the eco sound at the heart of the mountains, where you will hear your voice echoing along the mountains. The Bedouin village is where you'll find relaxation, a camel ride, sandboarding, typical Bedouin hospitality, tea, and a chance to learn about the traditional life of the Bedouins. After the safari experience, drive to the marina and experience an exhilarating sea adventure. Once you arrive, the crew will provide you with the most up-to-date parasailing equipment. Listen to a briefing on parasailing procedures and safety. Once you board the purpose-built parasailing boat, you'll be gently lifted off the back deck. While in the air, you'll be able to take in the amazing views. Your instructor will bring you and your parachute back onto the platform of the boat after about 10 minutes of flight time. Take advantage of extreme banana and tube boat rides and enjoy a delicious lunch with soft drinks. Later, embark on a small trip on a glass boat and marvel at the beautiful underwater world of the Red Sea with various colorful corals and fish. The transfer will take you back to your hotel after a trip that was filled with fun and emotion.

Sharm el-Sheikh: ATV Safari Tour with Star Watching

9. Sharm el-Sheikh: ATV Safari Tour with Star Watching

Experience the desert landscape beyond Sharm El Sheikh by riding an ATV and a camel. Rest in a tent after your adventure and enjoy dinner, a show, and Bedouin hospitality. Get picked up from your hotel and drive 30 minutes into the desert. Before venturing into the desert, learn how to operate your ATV safely and take it for a test drive.> Upon finishing the ride, stop at a picturesque desert location to Take some time off and take some photos. Evaluate the echo effect at this location before proceeding. Get to a Bedouin village for a break and some herbal tea. After that, embark on a short camel ride. Relax at the end of your tour by settling into a large Bedouin tent. Enjoy a barbecue dinner while watching a show. Go stargazing with your guide in the desert night after the show.. Discover the major constellations, acquire knowledge about the stars from your guide, and take turns viewing them through a telescope. Go back to the ATV pickup point to drop off your quad and then return to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.

Sharm El Sheikh: Private City Tour and Old Market Shopping

10. Sharm El Sheikh: Private City Tour and Old Market Shopping

Explore Sharm El Sheikh on the guided excursion of a lifetime. Wander around Namaa Bay, visit the biggest mosque in the city and catholic church, and go shopping at the Old Market. Make the most of your experience with roundtrip transportation and a guide. Explore the top zones in Sharm El Sheikh aboard a private air-conditioned limousine. See the local church and the biggest mosque in Sharm El Sheikh, then take amazing memorable photos around the area. Visit the highest spot around to enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of the city. Move on to the Old Market, a vibrant place full of local bazaars, spice shops, souvenirs, oils, and different local fruits. Enjoy plenty of time to shop before being transported back to your hotel.

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4.2
(2,194 reviews)

It was great! We were picked up on time and taken to a snorkel hire shop. We had to pay 800 LE for two wet suits, everything else was included in the trip price. The wet suits weren’t really necessary as the water wasn’t as cold as the guide made it seem. Once we arrived at the marina we waited around for a while. We took this opportunity to take some nice photos in the hammocks near the bar. The yacht was great, really good quality, great food and drinks and the dive and snorkel guides were very professional and friendly. The two snorkel stops are close together so there’s no need to take off your wetsuit in between. The snorkel spots were very busy and it was difficult to swim freely to explore the coral reef and fish. We had to swim to the White Island which was fine for us, but some people didn’t want to get wet and therefore missed out. The island was rammed with hundreds of people. Recommend taking a waterproof phone holder for photos. Overall we would recommend this trip!

Rana was the most amazing and sweet guide ever! Very friendly and patient! The tour was also really nice ☺️

It was really good. We Experienced a lot of beautiful things. Very nice people. And good food.

Great experience with Gilberto! Very beautiful landscape and nice show afterwards.

I liked very much the experience, really professional