# Sharm El Sheikh - Page: https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/destinations/sharm-el-sheikh - Last updated: 2026-10-14 - Bookable trips: 25 World-class diving at Ras Mohammed and the Straits of Tiran, framed by Sinai's mountains. Sharm sits where the Sinai desert drops straight into some of the clearest water in the world. Ras Mohammed National Park alone is reason enough to visit — walls of coral dropping into deep blue, just offshore. ## Things to do - Snorkel or dive Ras Mohammed National Park - Boat trip to the Straits of Tiran - Day trip to St. Catherine and Mt. Sinai - Evening at Naama Bay's promenade ## Best time to visit March–May and September–November for the mildest weather; summer is hot but the sea stays perfect. ## Travel tips - Bring a reef-safe wetsuit or rash guard for longer snorkel days - St. Catherine day trips require modest dress for the monastery ## Trips in Sharm El Sheikh - [Al Sahaba Mosque & Naama Bay Tour](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/sharm-al-sahaba-mosque-naama-bay-tour) — 3 Hours, from USD 27.93 per adult - [Cairo Highlights: Giza, Saqqara, Memphis & Khan el-Khalili (Day Trip)](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/sharm-cairo-giza-saqqara-memphis-khan-el-khalili-day-trip) — 1 Day, from USD 310 per adult - [2-Day Cairo & Pyramids Overnight Trip](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/sharm-cairo-pyramids-2-day-overnight-trip-by-plane) — 2 Days / 1 Night, from USD 363.75 per adult - [Dahab Canyon, ATV & Camel Tour (from Sharm El Sheikh)](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/sharm-dahab-canyon-atv-camel-private-tour) — 8 Hours, from USD 83.78 per adult - [Sharm El Sheikh Parasailing Adventure](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/sharm-el-sheikh-parasailing-adventure) — 2 Hours, from USD 25 per adult - [Sharm El Sheikh Desert Quad & Buggy Adventures](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/sharm-el-sheikh-quad-bike-desert-safari) — 3–5 Hours, from USD 16 per adult - [Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohammed Certified Diving](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/sharm-el-sheikh-ras-mohammed-certified-diving) — Full Day, from USD 95 per adult - [Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohammed Half-Day Snorkeling](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/sharm-el-sheikh-ras-mohammed-half-day-snorkeling) — Half Day, from USD 22.50 per adult - [Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohammed Snorkeling](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/sharm-el-sheikh-ras-mohammed-snorkeling) — Full Day, from USD 31.18 per adult - [Sharm El Sheikh Ras Um Sid House Reef Snorkeling](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/sharm-el-sheikh-ras-um-sid-house-reef-snorkeling) — 2 Hours, from USD 30 per adult - [Submarine Tour in Sharm El Sheikh](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/sharm-el-sheikh-submarine-tour) — 2 Hours, from USD 30 per adult - [Sharm El Sheikh: Straits of Tiran Certified Diving](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/sharm-el-sheikh-tiran-certified-diving) — Full Day, from USD 110 per adult - [Sharm El Sheikh: Straits of Tiran Snorkeling](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/sharm-el-sheikh-tiran-island-snorkeling) — Full Day, from USD 31.18 per adult - [Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/sharm-mount-sinai-sunrise-hike-private) — 18 Hours, from USD 60 per adult - [Sharm Museum & Farsha Cafe Tour](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/sharm-museum-farsha-cafe-tour) — 4 Hours, from USD 28.75 per adult - [Car & Driver — Up to 3 Locations (3 Hours)](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/sharm-private-car-driver-3-hours-3-locations) — 3 Hours, from USD 30 per adult - [City Tour & Old Market Shopping](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/sharm-private-city-tour-old-market) — 3 Hours, from USD 30.45 per adult - [Speedboat Snorkeling Tour](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/sharm-private-speedboat-snorkeling-tour) — 2 Hours, from USD 257.16 per group of 1–5 people - [Yacht Charter for Small Groups](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/sharm-private-yacht-charter-small-group) — 7 Hours, from USD 967.74 per group of 1–8 people - [Ras Mohammed & Magic Lake Land Tour](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/sharm-ras-mohammed-magic-lake-land-tour) — 5 Hours, from USD 35.75 per adult - [Stargazing, Quad Bike & BBQ Desert Night](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/sharm-stargazing-quad-bbq-desert-night) — 5 Hours, from USD 56.25 per adult - [Sunrise ATV Safari & Water Sports](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/sharm-sunrise-atv-bedouin-breakfast-watersports) — 5 Hours, from USD 53.48 per adult - [Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo Pyramids Day Trip](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/sharm-to-cairo-pyramids-day-trip) — 1 Day, from USD 290 per adult - [Sharm El Sheikh to Luxor by Air: Karnak & Valley of the Kings](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/sharm-to-luxor-karnak-valley-of-kings-day-trip-by-air) — 1 Day, from USD 419.35 per adult - [St. Catherine’s Monastery & Mount Sinai Hike](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/st-catherine-mount-sinai-hike) — Overnight, from USD 62 per adult ## Frequently asked questions **Where's the best place to dive in Sharm El Sheikh?** Ras Mohammed National Park and Tiran Island are the two premier sites — see Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohammed Certified Diving and Sharm El Sheikh: Tiran Island Certified Diving. **Do I need to be certified to dive at Ras Mohammed?** No — Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohammed Half-Day Snorkeling and Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohammed Snorkeling cover the same waters for non-certified visitors via snorkeling instead. **What's the best day trip to Cairo from Sharm El Sheikh?** Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo Pyramids Day Trip covers the flight and pyramids visit in one day. **Can I hike Mount Sinai from Sharm El Sheikh?** Yes, the Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike trip covers the overnight climb for sunrise at the summit. **Is there a VIP or luxury boat option at Ras Mohammed?** Yes, the Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohammed Elite VIP Boat Trip is the higher-end version of the same destination. **What's the Colored Canyon near Sharm El Sheikh?** A narrow, colorfully-eroded desert canyon — see the Sharm El Sheikh Colored Canyon Tour. **Can I visit St. Catherine's Monastery from Sharm El Sheikh?** Yes, the St. Catherine Monastery & Mt. Sinai Overnight Hike combines both in one multi-day trip. **Is there house-reef snorkeling directly from shore in Sharm?** Yes, Sharm El Sheikh Ras Um Sid House Reef Snorkeling covers a shore-accessible reef. **What's the best day trip to Luxor from Sharm El Sheikh?** Sharm El Sheikh to Luxor by Air: Karnak & Valley of the Kings covers it by flight in one long day. **Can I charter a private yacht in Sharm El Sheikh?** Yes, Yacht Charter for Small Groups is a dedicated private-charter option. **What's a good overnight trip to Cairo from Sharm El Sheikh?** The 2-Day Cairo & Pyramids Overnight Trip covers it with a hotel stay included. **Is there a submarine tour in Sharm El Sheikh?** Yes, the Sharm El Sheikh Submarine Tour lets non-swimmers see the reef too. **What's the difference between the Tiran Island cruise and the Tiran certified diving trip?** The cruise (Sharm El Sheikh Tiran Island Snorkeling Cruise) is a snorkeling-focused boat day; the certified diving trip is for divers doing two guided dives at the same reefs.