Egypt · Snorkelling

8-Day Christmas and New Year Sharm El Sheikh Tour with Sinai Trips

8 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy an evening of stories from "Alf Leila Wa Leila Sharm El Sheikh", known as "Arabian Nights"
  • 02 Experience the coral reefs and magical underwater world at Ras Mohamed National Park
  • 03 Ride a camel along the peaceful coastline on the way to Abu Galum
  • 04 Ascend Moses Mountain, where Moses is believed to have received the Ten Commandments

Enjoy a memorable Christmas and New Year's week in Sharm El Sheikh, a paradise on the Red Sea with a magical underwater world, spring water, and oriental food. Snorkel among the vibrant coral reefs of Ras Mohamed National Park, visit St. Catherine Monastery, ride a camel to Abu Galum, and marvel at the granite and sandstone formations of the Coloured Canyon in Nuweiba. The tour also includes time for leisure in Sharm El Sheikh, with the option to join a snorkelling adventure to Tiran Island.

Snorkel among the vibrant coral reefs of Ras Mohamed National Park, visit St. Catherine Monastery, ride a camel to Abu Galum, and marvel at the granite and sandstone formations of the Coloured Canyon in Nuweiba.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cairo, 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 and meet your tour manager.

  • Transfer to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with your guide, and receive a briefing on your Sharm El Sheikh holiday tour.

  • Overnight stay at a hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.

Optional Tours:

  • Experience an evening excursion to "Alf Leila Wa Leila Sharm El Sheikh" (Arabian Nights) and witness stories and myths from Egyptian and Arabian history performed with horses.

  • Enjoy a seated meal during the show.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

2
Day 02

Ras Mohamed National Park Snorkelling Tour

  • After breakfast at the hotel, begin your journey to Ras Mohamed National Park.

  • Drive for approximately 20 minutes to reach Ras Mohamed National Park, a protected area around 30 km south of Sharm El Sheikh.

  • Board a fantastic snorkelling boat and sail to the coral area for snorkelling and swimming. Make 2-3 stops at the best areas to enjoy the vibrant coral reefs and discover the enchanting underwater world.

  • Return to the dock and drive back to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

3
Day 03

St. Catherine Monastery and Moses Mountain

  • Depart early at 2:00 am for the St. Catherine tour from Sharm El-Sheikh.

  • Arrive at St. Catherine and begin the ascent of Moses Mountain, where Moses is believed to have received the Ten Commandments. Enjoy the stunning scenery of the sunrise over the mountains of Sinai.

  • Descend from the mountain and visit St. Catherine Monastery, the Room of the Skulls, and the site of the Burning Bush.

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

Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

4
Day 04

Coloured Canyon and Dahab Excursion

  • Depart for the Coloured Canyon tour in Nuweiba, approximately 240 kilometres away, in a 4x4 jeep safari as you leave your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.

  • Experience the breathtaking desert scenery and traverse steep-sided valleys of granite and sandstone, revealing surreal colours and patterns shaped by time, wind, and geological shifts.

  • Hike among the rocky mountains and witness the mesmerizing colours reflected by sunlight on oxidized surfaces.

  • Encounter unexpected water springs and unique forms of life during your exploration. Continue the journey to Dahab and enjoy a delicious lunch at a seafront restaurant, indulging in tasty oriental foods.

  • Take the opportunity to shop in Dahab. Conclude the canyon tour and drive back to Sharm El Sheikh.

Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

5
Day 05

Abu Galum Safari and Blue Hole Snorkelling

  • Your tour representative will pick you up from your Sharm hotel and transfer you to the Blue Hole and Ras Abu Galum. The Blue Hole is the best place for swimming and snorkelling, where you can explore marine life, see coloured fish and coral reefs, and take unforgettable photos with the mountains.

  • Proceed to the safari trip in Abu Galum by camel trek for an hour along the peaceful coastline of the Gulf of Aqaba to reach the tranquil destination of Abu Galum.

  • After relaxing and having lunch, return to the Blue Hole by camel and then head back to Sharm by jeep.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

6
Day 06

Free Day or Tiran Island Snorkelling

  • Enjoy a free day in Sharm, or join the optional Tiran Island snorkelling tour. Head to the jetty and sail for two hours towards the northeast of Sharm El Sheikh along the Gulf of Aqaba, where the sea is more than 1800 metres deep.

  • Reach Blue Laguna, a perfect site to dive, snorkel, or swim. The laguna is not deep, but it has many coral reefs and fish.

  • Then continue sailing towards Tiran Island, where you can go snorkelling or swimming. Have lunch on the boat.

  • At the end of the day, sail back to the jetty of Sharm El Sheikh.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

7
Day 07

Leisure Day in Sharm El Sheikh

  • Have breakfast at the hotel and enjoy a day at leisure in Sharm.

  • Go swimming, snorkelling, or diving, with different water sports available on request, or choose an optional quad bike tour in the Sharm desert.

Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

8
Day 08

Departure from Sharm El Sheikh

  • Have breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Sharm El Sheikh for your final departure.

Meals: Breakfast

Ras Mohamed National Park coral reefs, Moses Mountain sunrise, Coloured Canyon sandstone walls, Blue Hole coastline

Where this trip takes you

Ras Mohamed National Park coral reefs, Moses Mountain sunrise, Coloured Canyon sandstone walls, Blue Hole coastline

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 6 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel facilities

  • Meals

  • Transportation services

  • All the activities mentioned in the itinerary, excluding the optional activities

What's Not Included

  • Introductory diving

  • Scuba diving

Know before you go

  • If you would like to add Introductory Diving (1 dive), the supplement is 20 US Dollars per person. If you would like to add scuba diving with two dives, the supplement is 40 US Dollars per person.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Sharm El-Sheikh Airport
Tour start
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Cairo.

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