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View tour: Sharm El Sheikh: Mount Moses & Monastery Sunrise Hike
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1 day

4.6 · 143

Climb Mount Sinai through the night and reach the summit as dawn sets the desert alight — then walk the ancient courtyards of St. Catherine's, the world's oldest working monastery.

  • Summit Mount Sinai (2,285 m) in time for sunrise over the Sinai range
  • Walk the legendary Steps of Repentance by torchlight and starlight
  • Stand where tradition says Moses received the Ten Commandments
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Private option Historical

From €24.00 €22.56 -6% per person

View tour: Sharm El Sheikh: Private City Sightseeing Tour with Old Market Shopping
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3 hours

4.8 · 945

Trade the resort for the real Sharm: a grand mosque, a hidden mural-filled cathedral, panoramic Red Sea views and the buzz of the Old Market — all at your own pace, with a private guide and air-conditioned car.

  • Explore the real Sharm El Sheikh on a fully private city tour with your own expert guide and air-conditioned…
  • Step inside the magnificent Al Sahaba Mosque, the largest in Sharm, and photograph its domes and soaring…
  • Discover the Heavenly Cathedral, a hidden Sinai gem famous for its hand-painted murals and peaceful interior.
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From €14.00 €13.44 -4% per person

View tour: Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo by Plane | Pyramids & Museum Day Trip
1 day Starts 04:00

4.9 · 60

Trade a beach morning for the Giza plateau and be back by nightfall. A short flight from Sharm El Sheikh puts the Great Pyramid, the Sphinx and Egypt's greatest treasures within reach of a single day — round-trip…

  • Fly there and back in a single day — no exhausting 8-hour bus each way from Sharm El Sheikh
  • Stand at the foot of the Great Pyramid of Cheops and the Sphinx on the Giza plateau
  • Meet Egypt's ancient treasures with a professional Egyptologist guide at your side
Hotel pickup Meal included
Private option Historical

From €279.00 per person

View tour: From Sharm El Sheikh: Guided Day Tour to Luxor by Airplane
1 day Starts 04:00

4.8 · 44

Fly from Sharm El Sheikh to Luxor for the day: Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Hatshepsut’s temple with an Egyptologist guide, flights, lunch and transfers included. One dawn-to-dusk journey into the city the ancients…

  • Descend into painted royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, their colours intact after 3,000 years
  • Walk Karnak’s Great Hypostyle Hall — 134 columns, the tallest rising over 20 metres
  • Stand on the grand terraces Hatshepsut built a millennium before the Parthenon
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From €245.00 per person

View tour: St. Catherine Monastery & Dahab full day tour from Sharm el Sheikh
9 hours Starts 05:00

4.8 · 58

Cross the Sinai from Sharm El Sheikh to St. Catherine's Monastery, the oldest working monastery on Earth, standing at the foot of Mount Moses beside the site of the Burning Bush. After a guided visit, unwind by the Red…

  • Visit St. Catherine's Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest working monastery on Earth
  • See the chapel built at the site of the Burning Bush, below Mount Moses
  • View centuries-old icons and manuscripts with a qualified Egyptologist guide
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Private option Historical

From €27.00 €25.92 -4% per person

View tour: Cairo Day Trip from Sharm El Sheikh: Grand Egyptian Museum & Giza Pyramids
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1 day

4.7 · 43

Cross Egypt in a single day — from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel to the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Hotel transfers, an expert guide and lunch included, by road or by flight.

  • Stand at the foot of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the last of the Seven Wonders still standing
  • Come face to face with the Great Sphinx on the Giza Plateau
  • Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest archaeological museum on Earth
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Private option Historical

From €78.00 per person

View tour: Colored Canyon, Blue Hole & Dahab Day Trip from Sharm El Sheikh
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8 hours Starts 08:30

4.7 · 2,920

Explore the Colored Canyon and snorkel the Red Sea reef beside the Blue Hole on a full-day trip from Sharm El Sheikh. Ride a camel in Dahab, enjoy a Bedouin lunch — free hotel pickup.

  • Walk the Colored Canyon, a maze of sandstone walls glowing yellow, purple, red, and gold.
  • Snorkel the protected reef beside the Blue Hole — coral gardens and bright Red Sea fish, in a safer…
  • Sit down to a Bedouin-style lunch in a beach tent, the Red Sea and mountains in view.
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From €15.00 €12.75 -15% per person

View tour: Sharm El Sheikh: Cairo Museum, Giza and Great Pyramid Tour
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1 day

4.7 · 38

Cross from the Red Sea to the Nile in a single day: the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and Tutankhamun's complete treasure at the new Grand Egyptian Museum. An expert Egyptologist guides you throughout, with…

  • Stand at the foot of the Pyramids of Giza — the last Wonder of the Ancient World still standing
  • Climb inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu, into the burial chamber at its core
  • Come face to face with the Great Sphinx, guardian of the Giza plateau
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From €72.00 per person

View tour: Sharm: Al Sahaba Mosque & Naama Bay Private Guided Tour
3 hours

4.8 · 131

See the real Sharm El Sheikh on a private half-day tour — its grand Al Sahaba Mosque, a serene Catholic church, panoramic city views and the spice-scented lanes of the Old Market, all with your own car, guide and hotel…

  • Explore Al Sahaba Mosque, Sharm's largest, its twin 76-metre minarets rising white above the Old Market
  • Step next door into the calm of St. Mary Catholic Church — two faiths sharing one street
  • Take in a panorama of the city, the Sinai mountains and the Red Sea from its highest point
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From €12.50 €12.00 -4% per person

View tour: Sharm El Sheikh: Cairo & Giza Highlights with Nile Boat Trip
1 day

4.8 · 6

Stand face to face with the last wonder of the ancient world. A full day from Sharm El Sheikh to the Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum and a Nile cruise — expert guide, lunch and all fees included.

  • Stand before the Great Pyramids and the Great Sphinx on the Giza plateau
  • Meet the treasures of the pharaohs inside the Egyptian Museum
  • Cruise the Nile and watch Cairo glide past from the water
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From €63.50 per person

View tour: Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo by Plane | Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum Day Trip
1 day Starts 04:00

4.8 · 43

Sharm's coral reefs will still be there tomorrow — the Pyramids are today. In one short flight you cross from the Sinai coast to Giza to stand before the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx, walk through Tutankhamun's gold at…

  • Fly Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo and back in a single day — no eight-hour desert highway, just a short hop each…
  • Stand at the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, the last Wonder of the Ancient World still standing.
  • Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum and Tutankhamun's complete golden treasure, reunited in one place at last.
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From €255.00 per group

View tour: Sharm El Sheikh: Private City Tour and National Museum Visit
4 hours

4.9 · 133

See the real Sharm El Sheikh on a private half-day tour: the National Museum's pharaonic treasures, the grand Al Sahaba Mosque, and the buzzing Old Market.

  • Explore the real Sharm on a private, guided half-day beyond the beach
  • Stand before ten of Tutankhamun's own belongings at the National Museum
  • Admire the soaring white domes of the grand Al Sahaba Mosque
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From €18.00 €16.92 -6% per person

View tour: Sharm El Sheikh Museum & Old Market Private Tour
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3 hours Starts 09:30

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Trade the beach for Sharm's cultural side on a private 3-hour tour. Explore Sinai's first antiquities museum — home to 5,000 artifacts and ten of Tutankhamun's own treasures — then wander the Old Market's spice-scented…

  • See ten genuine treasures of Tutankhamun, on rare display in Sharm before they move to the Grand Egyptian…
  • Explore Sinai's first antiquities museum and its 5,000+ artifacts — entrance ticket included
  • Wander the Old Market at your own pace, from spice and perfume stalls to silver and papyrus
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From €18.50 per group

View tour: Sharm El Sheikh Museum & Farsha Cafe Private Tour
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4 hours Starts 09:30

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Trade the beach for an afternoon of Sinai's oldest treasures and the Red Sea's most beautiful balcony — just you and your group. Museum tickets and private hotel transfers included, with all the time you want at…

  • Explore the Sharm El Sheikh Museum — the first antiquities museum ever built in Sinai — with entrance tickets…
  • Stand among more than 5,000 treasures spanning the whole sweep of Egyptian history.
  • Unwind at Farsha Mountain Lounge, a hand-built cliff café high above the Red Sea.
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From €21.00 per group

View tour: Sharm El Sheikh Museum & SOHO Square Private Tour
4 hours Starts 16:30

5.0 · 1

Discover history, culture, and entertainment on a private Sharm El Sheikh experience. Visit Sharm El Sheikh Museum, explore fascinating ancient Egyptian treasures. and enjoy free time at SOHO Square Sharm El Sheikh with…

  • Explore Sharm El Sheikh Museum and discover remarkable treasures from Ancient Egyptian civilization.
  • Visit the first antiquities museum in South Sinai with included entrance tickets.
  • Enjoy free time at SOHO Square Sharm El Sheikh, one of the city's top entertainment destinations.
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From €21.00 per group

View tour: Sharm El Sheikh: Day Trip to the Giza Plateau and Egyptian Museum
1 day Starts 01:00

4.4 · 850

Cairo in a single day, from the Red Sea coast. You cross Sinai overnight, walk the Egyptian Museum with an Egyptologist, and stand at the foot of the Pyramids by afternoon. A long day, and the only way to see both.

  • Stand at the foot of Khufu’s pyramid, the only one of the Seven Wonders still standing.
  • Walk the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square with a qualified Egyptologist, not an audio guide.
  • See Tutankhamun’s gilded coffins and the jewellery buried with him.
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From €59.00 per person

View tour: Sharm El Sheikh: Cairo and Giza 2-Day Trip with Pyramids
2 days Starts 01:00

4.0 · 6

Two unhurried days in Cairo from Sharm El Sheikh: the Egyptian Museum or the new Grand Egyptian Museum, the Alabaster Mosque, Khan el-Khalili bazaar, and a full morning with the Pyramids, Sphinx and Saqqara. Hotel…

  • Spend three full hours on the Giza plateau with the Pyramids and the Sphinx
  • Tour the Egyptian Museum or the Grand Egyptian Museum with your own Egyptologist
  • Climb the Citadel to the marble courts of the Alabaster Mosque
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From €239.00 per person

View tour: Sharm El Sheikh Museum & Private City Tour with Old Market
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5 hours Starts 09:30

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Sharm has a history worth five hours. A private car, your own guide and a museum ticket already in hand carry you from Hatshepsut's carved head to a mosque, a cathedral and the lanes of the Old Market.

  • Stand in front of the carved head of Hatshepsut, who took the throne as pharaoh.
  • See Isetemheb's inner and outer coffins, her canopic jars and the perfume vessels buried with her.
  • Step inside Al Sahaba Mosque, then the mural-covered Heavenly Cathedral a few minutes away.
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Private Historical

From €25.00 per group

View tour: Sharm: Private Giza, Sakkara, Memphis & Khan el-Khalili
1 day

4.3 · 4

The whole of ancient Cairo in one private day from Sharm: Giza's Pyramids and Sphinx, the step pyramids of Sakkara, old Memphis, and the spice-scented lanes of Khan El Khalili.

  • Stand beneath the Great Pyramid of Khufu — the last of the Seven Wonders still standing
  • Meet the Sphinx face to face on the Giza Plateau with your private Egyptologist
  • Walk Sakkara's Step Pyramid, where Egypt first built in stone
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Private Historical

From €240.00 per person

View tour: Sharm El Sheikh: Private Day Trip to Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum in Cairo
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1 day

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Travel in comfort from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo with a private transfer and expert guide. Explore Egypt’s top highlights, including the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum. Enjoy a delicious…

  • Enjoy a private transfer from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo and back
  • Visit the Egyptian Museum and discover ancient treasures with a professional guide
  • Marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, one of the world’s ancient wonders
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Private Historical

From €190.00 per person

View tour: Petra Day Tour from Sharm El Sheikh by Ferry & Bus
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1 day Starts 12:00

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Visit the world-famous Petra from Sharm El Sheikh! Experience the Siq Canyon, The Treasury (Al-Khazneh), and the Royal Tombs with an expert guide. Includes high-speed ferry transfers, Jordanian buffet lunch, and all…

  • Cross-border journey from Sharm El Sheikh to Jordan via Taba Port and Aqaba by ferry
  • Scenic crossing of the Gulf of Aqaba
  • Guided visit of the ancient Nabataean city of Petra
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From €220.00 per person

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World‑Class Diving & Marine Life

Home to over 200 dive sites including Ras Mohammed National Park and Tiran Island. Experience pristine coral reefs, diverse marine ecosystems, and colorful reef fish with crystal‑clear visibility year‑round. Dive deeper into comprehensive guides covering premier dive sites, marine biodiversity, and optimal diving conditions in the detailed sections that follow.

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Enjoy 365 days of sunshine with average temperatures of 20–30°C. Ideal for outdoor activities, beach days, and diving adventures throughout all seasons. Browse through our extensive weather guides featuring monthly climate data, seasonal activity recommendations, and essential packing tips in the upcoming content sections.

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Ras Mohammed National Park

One of the world’s top marine reserves with crystal-clear waters and incredible coral formations.

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White Island

A stunning sandbar in the middle of the Red Sea, famous for turquoise water and snorkeling.

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Tiran Island

A famous boat-trip destination known for its coral reefs and vibrant marine life.

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Colored Canyon

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About Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm El Sheikh sits at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula where the Red Sea meets the Gulf of Aqaba. Famous for Ras Mohammed National Park and the legendary dive sites of Tiran Island, Sharm offers some of the world's best underwater experiences. Beyond the sea, the Sinai desert hides ancient monasteries, dramatic canyons, and the sacred Mount Sinai — making Sharm a destination for both adventure and culture.

Best time to visit

October to April is ideal with pleasant temperatures (20–28°C) and excellent underwater visibility. Summer (May–September) is hot but perfect for water activities. The Red Sea stays warm enough for diving and snorkeling all year.

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Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) has direct flights from Europe and the Middle East. The resort area stretches along Naama Bay and the coast. Water temperatures range from 21°C in winter to 28°C in summer.

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The must-do activities are: 1) Snorkeling at Ras Mohammed National Park, 2) White Island boat trip, 3) Desert safari with quad biking, 4) Diving at Tiran Island, 5) Visit St. Catherine's Monastery.

We recommend 5-7 days to enjoy all major excursions plus relaxation time. 3-4 days minimum covers essential water activities and a desert safari.

Yes, Sharm El Sheikh is very safe with enhanced security measures, tourist police, and secure resort areas. Millions visit safely each year.

Snorkeling trips: €25-50, Desert safaris: €30-60, Diving: €50-100, Day trips to Cairo/Luxor: €200-350. Most include transfers and lunch.

Most tours include hotel pickup/drop-off, equipment, professional guides, and lunch. Check specific tour details for inclusions.

March-November offers warm water (22-28°C). April-June and September-November provide the perfect balance of weather.

Summer (June-August) reaches 35-40°C. Early morning water activities and evening desert tours are recommended.

October-April offers cooler temperatures ideal for desert activities. Summer evenings are also pleasant.

Top boat tours include White Island trips, Tiran Island snorkeling tours, Ras Mohammed boat excursions, and sunset yacht cruises. All offer stunning Red Sea views and marine life encounters.

Yes! Glass-bottom boats, submarine tours, and yacht cruises are perfect for non-swimmers to enjoy marine life.

Over 1,000 fish species including clownfish, rays, turtles, dolphins, and occasional whale sharks. Visibility often exceeds 30 meters.

Yes, many tours offer family-friendly options with shorter quad bike sessions, camel rides suitable for children, and early return times.

Submarine tours, glass-bottom boat trips, camel rides, beach activities, and family-friendly desert safaris are perfect for kids.

The best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh is from October to April when temperatures are comfortable (20-30°C) and perfect for all outdoor activities including diving, desert tours, and cultural excursions. March, April, October, and November offer ideal conditions with perfect temperatures, calm seas, and world-class diving visibility. Summer months (June-August) are very hot (30-42°C) but offer the best resort prices and warmest sea temperatures (28-30°C).

Sharm El Sheikh's premier diving sites include Ras Mohammed National Park (Shark & Yolanda Reef - rated among top 10 globally), Straits of Tiran (Jackson, Thomas, Woodhouse, and Gordon Reefs), SS Thistlegorm wreck (world-famous WWII wreck), and local sites like Ras Um Sid and Temple Bay. These sites offer exceptional visibility (10-40 meters), diverse marine life including sharks, rays, turtles, and vibrant coral reefs.

Sharm El Sheikh enjoys a desert climate with year-round sunshine (330+ sunny days annually) and minimal rainfall (only 1mm per year). Winter temperatures range from 16-26°C with sea temperatures of 23-25°C. Summer brings hot weather (30-42°C) with sea temperatures reaching 28-30°C. The climate is ideal for beach activities and diving throughout the year.

Sharm El Sheikh is accessible via Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH), which receives direct flights from major European cities. You can also reach Sharm by road from Cairo (6-7 hours) or Hurghada (4-5 hours). Many tour operators offer airport transfers and hotel pick-up services. The airport is located approximately 10 km from Naama Bay, the main tourist area.

Sharm El Sheikh offers diverse activities including world-class diving and snorkeling, desert safaris (quad biking, camel rides, Bedouin experiences), boat trips to Ras Mohammed and Tiran Island, cultural excursions to St. Catherine's Monastery and Mount Sinai, water sports (parasailing, glass-bottom boats), and luxury resort amenities. The destination caters to adventure seekers, families, and those seeking relaxation.

Most visitors need a visa to enter Egypt. Many nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (valid for 30 days, costs approximately $25 USD). However, if you're staying only in the South Sinai region (including Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, and Taba) for up to 15 days, you may be eligible for a free Sinai permit. Check with your embassy or consulate for the most current visa requirements for your nationality.

The official currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP), but US Dollars and Euros are widely accepted in tourist areas, hotels, and most shops. Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) are accepted at most hotels, restaurants, and larger shops. ATMs are readily available in Naama Bay and major tourist areas. It's advisable to carry some cash for smaller purchases and tips.

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