Egypt · Snorkelling

8-Day Sharm El-Sheikh Sightseeing and Snorkelling Tour

8 Days Round trip from Sharm El-Sheikh Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Ras Mohammed National Park and its coral-rich waters
  • 02 Visit St. Catherine's Monastery at the foot of Moses Mountain
  • 03 Walk through the dramatic Coloured Canyon in Nuweiba
  • 04 Enjoy an Abu Galum safari with a Bedouin village lunch in Dahab
  • 05 Snorkel at the famous Blue Hole Diving Spot
  • 06 Cruise to Tiran Island and snorkel around Blue Laguna

This 8-day tour to Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt is perfect for lovers of nature, culture, and the underwater world. Visit the iconic St. Catherine's Monastery at the foot of Mount Moses, explore the beautiful Coloured Canyon, and enjoy a unique desert safari to a Bedouin village. Relax under the Egyptian sun on the golden beaches of Sharm, indulge in snorkelling in the coral-rimmed waters of the Blue Laguna and the Blue Hole Diving Spot, and spend time by the Red Sea.

Relax under the Egyptian sun on the golden beaches of Sharm, indulge in snorkelling in the coral-rimmed waters of the Blue Laguna and the Blue Hole Diving Spot, and spend time by the Red Sea.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Sharm el Sheikh, Dahab, Mount Sinai, Ras Mohammed National Park, Nuweiba, Saint Catherine
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Sharm El-Sheikh

  • Meet your tour manager upon arrival at Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport. They will assist you with arrival procedures and provide a transfer to your hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle. Overnight stay in a Sharm El-Sheikh hotel.
  • You may opt to spend your evening at the Alf Leila Wa Leila Show, known in English as "Arabian Nights." Watch stories and myths from Egyptian and Arabic history come alive in enchanting performances with horses on display. Enjoy a seated meal.
2
Day 02

Leisure Day or Ras Mohammed National Park

  • Enjoy a free day to explore Sharm El-Sheikh at leisure.
  • Alternatively, you may join our optional tour to Ras Mohammed National Park, a protected area approximately 30 kilometers south of Sharm El-Sheikh. After a 20-minute drive to the national park, you can join others on a boat ride, sail the coral seas, and indulge in activities such as swimming and snorkelling. Stop at 2-3 areas that offer the best spots to enjoy the coral reefs. You may even go underwater to explore. Sail back to the dock at the end of the day and drive back to your hotel.
3
Day 03

St. Catherine's Monastery and Mount Moses

  • Join our optional tour to St. Catherine's Monastery, nestled at the foot of Gebel Musa, or Mount Moses, in the heart of the Sinai. Decorated by gardens and cypress trees, the monastery is owned and run by the Greek Orthodox Church.
  • Explore the library within the monastery, which houses the world's second-largest collection of illuminated manuscripts after the Vatican. Look out for the Burning Bush, as well as a large number of antique works of art such as invaluable icons, beautifully carved doors, exquisite wall paintings, and other fine religious ornaments.
4
Day 04

Coloured Canyon Adventure in Nuweiba

  • You may opt for our tour of the majestic Coloured Canyon, one of the most prominent natural wonders of the Sinai.
  • Take a walk among dramatic sandstone canyon walls streaked with melting yellows, purples, reds, magentas, and gold. In certain places, the canyon walls reach up to 40 meters, making one feel as if enclosed in a spectacular colouring book.
  • Transfer back to Sharm El-Sheikh and enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.
5
Day 05

Sharm Beaches, Dahab Safari, and Blue Hole Snorkelling

  • Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel and step out to relax on the stunning beaches of Sharm.
  • Indulge in the various water sports and activities that await you, including swimming, diving, and snorkelling.
  • You may also pay a visit to the golden sand dunes of Dahab, where you can enjoy a unique desert safari by 4x4 jeep, enjoy a camel ride, and relish a traditional lunch at a Bedouin village.
  • Visit the Red Sea for snorkelling at the Blue Hole Diving Spot. Transfer back to Sharm for an overnight stay at the hotel.
6
Day 06

Tiran Island and Blue Laguna Snorkelling

  • You may join our optional tour to Tiran Island for snorkelling. Relax for two hours on the jetty as you sail towards the north-east of Sharm El-Sheikh along the Gulf of Aqaba, which is more than 1,800 metres deep.
  • Arrive at the beautiful site called Blue Laguna, populated by a wealth of coral reefs and fish. Continue towards Tiran Island, a beautiful site that offers the perfect atmosphere to indulge in diving, snorkelling, and swimming.
  • Enjoy a hearty lunch on the boat, then sail back to Sharm El-Sheikh at the end of the day.
7
Day 07

Free Day in Sharm El-Sheikh

  • Enjoy your breakfast and spend a free day exploring Sharm El-Sheikh at your own leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
8
Day 08

Departure from Sharm El-Sheikh

  • Relish one last delicious breakfast at your hotel as you prepare for your journey back home.
  • Meet your tour manager for a transfer to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport for your final departure.
Blue Laguna, Blue Hole Diving Spot, Coloured Canyon

Where this trip takes you

Blue Laguna, Blue Hole Diving Spot, Coloured Canyon

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Sharm El-Sheikh 6 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Meet and greet service by our representatives upon your airport arrival
  • Assistance with guest relations during your stay
  • Accommodation for 7 nights in Sharm El-Sheikh on an all-inclusive basis
  • All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking local tour guide

What's Not Included

  • International airfare
  • Any optional tours
  • Personal spending
  • Tips and gratuities

What to bring

  • Hat
  • Camera
  • Umbrella
  • Medication
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunblock & sunglasses
  • Cotton clothes in summer months
  • Passport valid for 6 months

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Sharm El-Sheikh, 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 8 days finish where they began, in Sharm El-Sheikh.

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