26 Things To Do In Sharm El Sheikh

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1. Ras Mohammed National Park

19 km from city center

National Park

Highlights: Tiran Island

The Ras Mohammed National Park is Egypt's first national park and marine reserve. It is located on the Sinai Peninsula, 12 kilometres from Sharm El Sheikh city. The National park is spread over a vast desert with sand dunes, mountains, and valleys overlooking the exquisite red sea reef. Visitors can enjoy snorkelling and scuba diving amongst the red sea's natural reefs and aquatic animals.

Tours starting from
₹1,386

Top Attraction

7 km from city center

Beach

Naama bay comprises two main areas, a beach area and a promenade complex with shops and restaurants. It is located near El Salam Road in Sharm El Sheikh. It is visited for diving safaris, snorkelling with fish, or chilling under umbrellas by the beach. The pedestrian walkway, known as the El Salam promenade road, is built right behind the beach for a breezy stroll or shopping experience.

Tours starting from
₹6,149

Popular among Locals

7 km from city center

Shopping Market

The Sharm El Sheikh old market is a vibrant souq-style marketplace located in the Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh region. The central attraction of the market is the El Sahaba Mosque. The old market itself is filled with shops selling souvenirs, food, groceries, clothes, jewellery, and more. You can find Lampshades, lanterns, Arabic perfumes, oils, and local delicacies such as fruits and nuts.

Tours starting from
₹1,072

14 km from city center

Nightlife

SOHO Square is one of the most popular shopping and entertainment centres in Sharm El Sheikh. The square is located on White Knight Beach. Famous for its vibrant nightlife, the square boasts many bars, cafes, and a club. The central attraction is the dancing fountain with a light and sound show at night.

Tours starting from
₹965

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5. Al Mustafa Mosque

7 km from city center

Mosque

The Al Mustafa Mosque is the largest in Sharm El Sheikh. It is located close to Naama bay on Al Rewaysat Road. The signature features of the mosque are its two tall standing minarets and a huge dome made of carved stone. The mosque's exterior is lit up with white lights giving it a mesmerising night view.

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Desert

Desert camel ride is a much-coveted activity in the Sinai Peninsula Desert. Mostly desert landscape, the Sinai Peninsula is known for famous for its stunning beaches. It can be reached from Sharm el Sheikh via Nuweiba. The tours can last anywhere from three hours to half a day depending on the package you choose.

Tours starting from
₹1,111

7. Sunrise Hike to Mount Sinai

77 km from city center

Hiking

Highlights: Saint Catherine's Monastery

Mount Sinai is one of the most renowned tourist spots in St Catherine town in Qesm. There are two trails en route to the mountain. The first is the Camel Trail, used for going up, and the second is used to travel back to the monastery by 3750 steps leading to the foot of the mountain. A local guide and Government clearance are mandatory to hike the sacred mountain.

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₹1,424

77 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

St. Catherine’s monastery is a renowned UNESCO world heritage site. The ancient pilgrimage exists at the foot of the mountain in Saint Catherine town, Sinai Peninsula. The Oldest inhabited monastery and library in the world, it is home to texts and manuscripts in some of the most ancient languages in the world.

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₹2,932

12 km from city center

Beach

Sharks Bay Beach has clear waters, fine sand, and shallow depth, which make it a popular spot for swimming. The beauty of the marine fauna and coral reefs here is unmatched, so definitely go snorkeling or diving. Encourage yourself to water sports activities like kitesurfing and windsurfing with professional help and stores to rent equipment. The beach has cafes, restaurants, and sit-down eateries (Read More) with a diverse food menu!

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₹1,062

Top Things To Do

7 km from city center

Water Sports

The Sharm El Sheikh resort city is famous for its water sports and adventure activities with its beaches, pools, and coastal reefs. Enjoy various recreational water sports activities such as kayaking, waterboarding, diving, snorkelling, boating, and more. Starfishes, sea urchins, squids, crustaceans, sharks, Eels, and lobsters are only some of the marine animals and fishes found in the Sharm water (Read More)s.

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₹965

25 km from city center

Island

Tiran Island is a popular tourist destination near Sharm El Sheikh. Water sports such as snorkelling or scuba diving amongst the four rich coral reefs near the island are popular activities while on a tour of Tiran Island.

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₹1,386

Instagram Worthy

9 km from city center

Cafe

Situated into a mountainside, in Hadaba, Farsha Cafe is a mountain club cum tea house that gives arabian nights like experience. Guests can lounge on floor cushions, under Bedouin tents, surrounded by swinging lamps, transporting them to another time and place. The cafe's location offers breathtaking views of the beach and sunset.

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₹924

13. Day Trip to Dahab

71 km from city center

Town

The coastal city of Dahab is located in the Gulf of Aqaba, about 2 hours from Sharm El Sheikh. Tourists can take a day trip from the resort island to downtown Dahab, with its relaxed shoreline, seaside restaurants, and shops embedded in the local Bedouin culture. The city is most famous for its diving sites. The famous Dahab blue hole is a popular diving and snorkelling site.

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₹1,022

102 km from city center

Sightseeing

About 90 kms north of Dahab lies the Colored Canyon or Salama Canyon, which is said to be around 800 meters long. The Red Canyon derives its name from the phenomenon that occurs when sunlight hits the granite rocks of the canyon. The rocks illuminate with a reddish glow, making the Salama Canyon a magnificent experience.

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₹1,022

5 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

Located in the Hay el Noor neighborhood, the Heavenly Cathedral is renowned for its striking architecture and religious significance. Despite being completed relatively recently, the Heavenly Cathedral has quickly gained recognition as one of the top 10 most beautiful churches globally. The cathedral's location near the twin minarets of the El Mustafa mosque.

94 km from city center

Beach

Ras Um Sid Beach is known for its crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs with giant clams and is a popular spot for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving. It is located in the southern part of Sharm El Sheikh. Soaking up the sun, enjoying the natural cliffs and high surrounding mountains, snorkeling, and diving are major things to do here.

Tours starting from
₹1,386

9 km from city center

Adventure Sports

Sharm El Sheikh is a great place if you want to start diving. It has lots of different places to dive and the water is super clear, making it easy for beginners to see everything underwater. There are also many good dive centers where you can get help from experts and use really good gear.

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₹1,921

22 km from city center

Diving & Snorkelling

The Yolanda Reef Site is one of Egypt's most popular diving and snorkelling sites located within Ras Mohammed National Park. The Reef extends to over 800m with natural caves and strong currents. It is the site of the wreck of Jolanda, a cargo ship. The remains of the sunken ship can still be seen on the diving expedition.

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₹1,921

7 km from city center

Diving & Snorkelling

The Thistlegorm Wreck Diving site is one of the most popular diving sites of the Red Sea in the Sinai Peninsula. It is located 40 km from Sharm El Sheikh on the peninsula's west coast. The central attraction of the diving site is a sunken world war II cargo ship. The ship, which is split into two halves, is perfectly preserved at the bottom. Ruins of several jeeps, bikes, arms, and ammunition are (Read More)spread within and across the ship.

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₹1,921

72 km from city center

Diving & Snorkeling

The notoriously famous Blue Hole diving site is one of the most dangerous diving sites across the peninsula. It is a deep natural sinkhole surrounded by a vertical coral reef wall. It is located at a 10km distance from Dahab on the red sea coast. The site is famous for snorkelling and diving within its crystal-clear waters.

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₹1,022

9 km from city center

Boating & Cruises

Turtle Bay in Sharm-el-Sheikh, located off Abu Dabbab Beach, is a drift ideal for divers of all levels and expertise. The drift is supported by a rich marine biosystem across a sandy plateau that hosts hordes of green turtles every year during their visiting time. Manatees can also be spotted here amid Turtle Bay's lush seaweeds and coral reefs. One-day boat trips to Turtle Bay usually come with a (Read More)ll snorkelling and diving gear provided.

Tours starting from
₹1,386

9 km from city center

Amusement & Theme Park

Hollywood Sharm El Sheikh is an amusement park, resort, and entertainment centre located on Peace Road in the El-Salam district. The central attraction here is the magnificent fountain show built inside a small lake with paddle boating. Jurassic amusement is popular among kids for its adventure rides, merry-go-round, and go-karting. There is also a 7D cinema in the centre.

Tours starting from
₹965

6 km from city center

Mosque

The Al Sahaba Mosque is the second-largest mosque in Sharm El Sheikh. It is the central attraction of the old market in the Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh region. The mosque is built with beautiful minarets, high ceilings, and ornate gold domes. At a glance, it resembles a magnificent palace with extravagant architecture, an open courtyard with fountains, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

Adventure Sports

If you're the type of traveler who prefers adventure over lounging by the pool, quad biking in the desert of Sharm el Sheikh is an absolute must-do activity. Priced at a reasonable around 700 EGP for a thrilling couple of hours, it offers an exhilarating experience. The best times for quad biking excursions are usually around 10am or 4pm to avoid the scorching midday heat.

Tours starting from
₹804

29 km from city center

Forest Reserve

Nabq National Park, situated between Dahab and Sharm El-Sheikh along the coast, is an extraordinary mix of desert and marine life. One of the park's standout features is its extensive mangrove forests, stretching for about 4 kilometers along the coastline. There are plenty of activities to engage in, such as bird watching, snorkeling, diving, and nature walks..

Tours starting from
₹1,022

Historical Site

The Pyramids of Giza in the Egyptian city of Cairo are one of the most popular day tour sites in Sharm El Sheikh. The historical site is part of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Travellers can visit the Great Pyramid or the pyramid of Khufu, the tallest of the three pyramids. The famous limestone statue of a mythical sphinx, with the head of a human and the body of a lion, is located right (Read More)across the pyramids.

Tours starting from
₹2,413