Egypt · Snorkelling

7-Day Sharm El Sheikh Tour with Cairo, Sinai Sunrise and Ras Mohammed

7 Days Round trip from Sharm El-Sheikh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Snorkel and swim among the coral reefs of Ras Mohammed National Park
  • 02 Climb Moses Mountain and watch the sunrise over the mountains of Sinai
  • 03 Explore the surreal colours and patterns of the Coloured Canyon in Nuweiba
  • 04 See the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
  • 05 Enjoy shopping at Khan El Khalili Bazaar and in Dahab

Take a much-deserved 7-day trip to mesmerizing Sharm El Sheikh, where desert landscapes, sacred mountains, vibrant marine life, and ancient wonders come together in one journey. Snorkel in Ras Mohammed National Park, climb Moses Mountain for sunrise views over Sinai, and explore the surreal rock formations of the Coloured Canyon. Your trip also includes a full-day excursion to Cairo to see the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Snorkel in Ras Mohammed National Park, climb Moses Mountain for sunrise views over Sinai, and explore the surreal rock formations of the Coloured Canyon.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cairo, Giza, Sharm el Sheikh, Dahab, Ras Mohammed National Park, Nuweiba, Saint Catherine
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Sharm El Sheikh

  • Arrive at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport.

  • Transfer to your hotel in a private, modern, air-conditioned vehicle.

Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.

2
Day 02

Ras Mohammed Snorkelling Cruise and Transfer to St. Catherine

  • After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a tour of Ras Mohamed.

  • Drive for approximately 20 minutes, around 30 km south of Sharm El Sheikh, to Ras Mohammed National Park, a protected area, to join a fantastic snorkelling boat.

  • Sail to the coral area for snorkelling and swimming.

  • There will be 2-3 stops in the best areas to enjoy the coral reefs and explore the magical underwater world.

  • Then sail back to the dock and drive back to your hotel to refresh.

  • At approximately 10:30 pm, you will be picked up from your hotel and driven by an air-conditioned vehicle to St. Catherine.

3
Day 03

St. Catherine Monastery and Moses Mountain Sunrise

  • Early in the morning, at approximately 2:00 am, start your St. Catherine tour from Sharm El Sheikh.

  • Arrive in St. Catherine and begin climbing Moses Mountain, where Moses received the Ten Commandments. The climb takes about 3 hours.

  • Enjoy the stunning scenery of the sunrise over the mountains of Sinai.

  • Then descend to visit St. Catherine Monastery, the Room of the Skulls, and the Burning Bush.

  • Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then drive back to Sharm El Sheikh.

Overnight in Sharm.

4
Day 04

Coloured Canyon Jeep Safari and Dahab Visit

  • Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.

  • Drive by 4x4 jeep safari to the fantastic Coloured Canyon in Nuweiba, approximately 240 kilometres away, where you will enjoy beautiful sights and colours while travelling through unforgettable desert scenery and steep-sided valleys of granite and sandstone. Here, time, wind, sun, and geological shifts have created surreal colours and patterns.

  • Hike among the rocky mountains to enjoy the many colours reflected from the oxidized surfaces in the sunlight. During your Sharm El Sheikh holiday, you will also come across unexpected water springs and see plant life you may never have seen before.

  • Then drive to Dahab for lunch at a sea-front restaurant serving tasty oriental food.

  • Enjoy shopping in Dahab.

  • At the end of your Coloured Canyon tour from Sharm El Sheikh, drive back to Sharm.

Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.

5
Day 05

Cairo Excursion to Giza, the Egyptian Museum, and Khan El Khalili

  • After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Sharm Airport and fly to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Domestic Airport, meet and assist.

  • Start your Cairo sightseeing tour with a visit to the Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

  • Enjoy seeing the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the second pyramid of Khafre, and the third pyramid of Menkaure.

  • Then take a panoramic tour for immortal and unforgettable photos of the three pyramids together.

  • Next, visit the Sphinx with its human head and lion body.

  • Proceed to the Valley Temple.

  • Continue to the Egyptian Museum, where you will discover ancient civilization and enjoy seeing the treasures of the youngest king in ancient Egypt, Tutankhamun.

  • Have lunch at a local restaurant, then drive to Khan El Khalili Bazaar and enjoy shopping.

  • Transfer to Cairo Domestic Airport and fly back to Sharm El Sheikh.

  • Meet and assist at Sharm El Sheikh Airport, then transfer to your hotel.

Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.

6
Day 06

Leisure Day in Sharm El Sheikh

  • After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a day at leisure in Sharm.

  • You may enjoy swimming, snorkelling, diving, and different water sports available on request, or choose an optional quad bike tour in the Sharm desert.

  • You can also take an optional half-day trip to the Aqua Park.

Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.

7
Day 07

Departure from Sharm El Sheikh

  • After breakfast at the hotel, transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport for your final departure.

Ras Mohammed National Park coral reefs, Moses Mountain sunrise, Coloured Canyon in Nuweiba

Where this trip takes you

Ras Mohammed National Park coral reefs, Moses Mountain sunrise, Coloured Canyon in Nuweiba

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Sharm El-Sheikh 7 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Meet and assist at Sharm El Sheikh Airport, plus transfer to the hotel by modern air-conditioned vehicle

  • 6 nights' accommodation at a Sharm El Sheikh hotel on an HB basis (breakfast and dinner)

  • English-speaking escort during tours in Sharm El Sheikh

  • English-speaking guide in St. Catherine and Cairo

  • 1-day tour in Cairo as mentioned in the program

  • All transfers in Sharm, St. Catherine, and Cairo by private modern air-conditioned vehicle

  • Entrance fees for all sites mentioned in the program

  • All service charges and taxes

  • Assist and transfer to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for final departure

What's Not Included

  • International flight

  • Egypt entry visa

  • Domestic flight Sharm El Sheikh / Cairo / Sharm El Sheikh

  • Personal expenses

  • Optional tours not mentioned in the program

Know before you go

  • Summer prices:

    • Hotel category: Single, 2-3 persons, 4-6 persons, 7-10 persons

      • 4 Stars: $835, $530, $495, $415

      • 5 Stars: $955, $645, $610, $527

  • Winter prices:

    • Hotel category: Single, 2-3 persons, 4-6 persons, 7-10 persons

      • 4 Stars: $900, $595, $559, $479

      • 5 Stars: $1017, $708, $672, $592

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, El-Salam, Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, Egypt
Tour start
Sharm El-Sheikh, Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Sharm El-Sheikh.

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