Sharm El Sheikh sits at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, where the Red Sea narrows between Africa and Arabia. The water here is legendary among divers — warm, clear to 40 meters, and filled with coral systems that took 5,000 years to build. Above the water, the jagged granite mountains of Sinai change color with the light, from rose at dawn to deep purple at dusk. Sharm offers world-class diving, snorkeling, and desert adventures, all with the polish of an international resort town.
Ras Mohammed, at the tip of the Sinai Peninsula, is one of the best diving destinations in the world. Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef are the headline sites, where hammerhead sharks, napoleonfish, and schools of barracuda are regular sights. Your private boat takes you directly to the park, away from the crowds.
Naama Bay is Sharm’s social center — a crescent of beach and seafront restaurants busy from morning until late at night. Offshore, Tiran Island guards the Strait of Tiran with four spectacular reefs, each named after a major city: Jackson, Gordon, Thomas, and Woodhouse reefs are classic Red Sea dive sites.
The most dramatic excursion from Sharm El Sheikh takes you to Saint Catherine’s Monastery and then up Mount Sinai for sunrise. The 750 steps of repentance cut through the granite. At the summit, the entire Sinai Peninsula unfolds below you in the early light. The experience is extraordinary regardless of your religious background.
Dahab, just 90 kilometers north of Sharm, is a relaxed village turned diving and kitesurfing center. The Blue Hole — a natural shaft dropping 100 meters into the reef — is one of the most famous dive sites in the world. Egypt Day Tours arranges private day trips from Sharm to Dahab.
Private excursions across Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohammed, Tiran Island, Mount Sinai, and Dahab — all arranged with your own guide and private boat.
Duration & type: Half-day or full day | Private | Hotel pickup included View tour →
Ras Mohammed National Park’s Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef are world-famous dive sites. Your private boat takes you directly there, away from the crowded day-trip boats.
Duration & type: Full day | Private boat | Snorkeling gear included View tour →
Private guided tours for cruise passengers arriving at Sharm El Sheikh. Your guide meets you at the port and returns you before sail time.
Duration & type: Flexible duration | Private | Port pickup View tour →
A private day trip 90 km north to Dahab — snorkeling the Blue Hole, exploring the relaxed waterfront, and swimming the famous Canyon dive site.
Duration & type: Full day | Private | Hotel pickup included View tour →
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport receives direct flights from Europe and the UK, as well as domestic flights from Cairo. Our Sharm airport transfer service meets you at arrivals and takes you directly to your hotel.
Yes, though it requires an early start. The drive to Saint Catherine takes about 1.5 hours. The summit hike begins around 2 AM to reach the top for sunrise. Egypt Day Tours arranges everything including guide, transport, and warm clothing for the summit.
Yes. Sharm El Sheikh is one of Egypt’s most heavily secured tourist destinations, with checkpoints on all approach roads and a significant tourist police presence throughout the resort area.
Sharm is excellent year-round. The Red Sea water temperature ranges from 22 degrees Celsius in winter to 28 degrees in summer. Spring and autumn are ideal for combining diving with desert and mountain activities.
The Blue Hole is a natural underwater sinkhole 100 meters deep, accessible from the beach at Dahab. Snorkeling at the surface over the Blue Hole is stunning and safe for all levels. Diving the Blue Hole requires advanced certification. Egypt Day Tours arranges both options.
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Sharm El Sheikh day tours start from $65 per person for snorkeling and Ras Mohammed excursions. Cairo and Pyramids day trips from Sharm start from $110 per person, including return flights or road transfer, guide, and site entrance fees. Dahab and St. Catherine’s Monastery trips start from $75 per person.
The most popular excursions include Ras Mohammed National Park (world-class diving and snorkeling), the Blue Hole at Dahab, St. Catherine’s Monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai, a Cairo and Pyramids day trip by flight, and a sunset camel or horse ride through the Sinai desert. For history lovers, the Pyramids day trip is the most unforgettable experience available from Sharm.
Yes. Most clients fly from Sharm to Cairo (1-hour flight each way), which allows a comfortable 6-7 hours to see the Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum before flying back. Road transfers are also available at about 5-6 hours each way for those who prefer the scenic Sinai-to-Cairo desert route.
Sharm El Sheikh sits at the tip of the Sinai Peninsula, surrounded by some of the Red Sea’s most pristine coral reefs. Top sites include Ras Mohammed National Park, Shark Bay, Tiran Island, and the SS Thistlegorm shipwreck (one of the world’s best wreck dives). Naama Bay is ideal for beginners while Ras Mohammed offers world-class experiences for all levels.
Sharm El Sheikh is one of Egypt’s safest resort destinations, with a strong security presence in all tourist areas. The city is built entirely around international tourism and welcomes millions of visitors every year. Our guides handle all logistics so you explore safely and comfortably from start to finish.
Sharm El Sheikh is a year-round destination. September through May offers ideal weather for outdoor activities with temperatures between 20-30 degrees Celsius (68-86 F) and warm sea temperatures. Summer months are very hot inland but sea breezes make water activities enjoyable. Underwater visibility in the Red Sea is excellent year-round.
Our private Sharm tours include hotel pickup and drop-off, private transportation, a licensed guide, and snorkeling equipment for water-based excursions. For Cairo day trips, return flights or road transfers are included as specified. Entrance fees are included for all listed sites in each tour.
Sharm El Sheikh is about 500 km (310 miles) from Cairo, roughly 5-6 hours by road via the Sinai coast. Most of our Cairo day trips from Sharm use flights (1 hour each way) to maximise your time at the sites. We offer both options depending on your preference and schedule.
