Top 10 Excursions from Sharm El Sheikh (2026)
Sharm El Sheikh is far more than a beach resort. Sitting at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, where the Gulf of Aqaba meets the Red Sea, it serves as the perfect gateway to some of Egypt's — and the entire region's — most iconic experiences. Whether you dream of diving pristine coral walls, riding a camel at desert sunset, or standing before the Great Pyramid of Giza, every one of these adventures is reachable in a single day. Below are the 10 best excursions from Sharm El Sheikh with up-to-date 2026 prices and full details of what's included.
1. Ras Mohammed National Park — Snorkeling Boat Trip
From $35 per person | Full day · 8–9 hours
Egypt's premier marine national park lies a 40-minute boat ride from Sharm marina. The Shark Reef and Jolanda Reef plunge into dramatic deep-blue walls layered with soft corals and giant sea fans. You'll snorkel above Napoleon wrasse, dense schools of barracuda, and harmless whitetip reef sharks. Included: snorkeling equipment, on-board lunch, hotel transfer, national park entry fee, and a certified guide.
2. Tiran Island — Full-Day Boat Excursion
From $40 per person | Full day · 9 hours
The four legendary reef systems of Tiran — Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas, and Gordon — are icons of the diving world. The boat anchors over reef crests in 1–3 metres of glass-clear water, and nutrient-rich currents through the strait ensure extraordinary marine life density. Included: snorkeling gear, BBQ lunch, soft drinks, hotel transfer, and a guide.
3. Cairo & Pyramids of Giza — Day Trip by Flight
From $180 per person | 14–16 hours
A short flight from Sharm transports you back 4,500 years. The itinerary covers the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the enigmatic Sphinx, the Valley Temple, and the Egyptian Museum, home to Tutankhamun's golden funeral mask. Included: return flights, private transfers, English/Russian-speaking Egyptologist guide, all entrance fees, and lunch at a local restaurant.
4. Luxor — Temple of Karnak & Valley of the Kings
From $160 per person | Full day · 12–14 hours
Luxor holds the world's greatest concentration of ancient monuments. Your licensed Egyptologist guide leads you through the colossal Karnak Temple complex, then across the Nile to the Valley of the Kings, where Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered intact in 1922. Included: return flights, all transfers, guide, entrance fees including one royal tomb, and lunch.
5. Petra, Jordan — Day Trip
From $130 per person | Full day · 12 hours
The Rose City is just one fast-ferry crossing and a short drive from Sharm. You enter Petra through the narrow Siq gorge and emerge before the Treasury — one of the world's most breathtaking archaeological sights. The tour continues past the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs, and the Colonnaded Street. Included: fast ferry, Jordanian visa on arrival, licensed guide, entrance fee, and lunch.
6. Sinai Desert Safari — Quad Bikes & Bedouin Camp
From $45 per person | Half day · 4–5 hours
Escape into the dramatic Sinai wilderness on a guided quad bike ride through golden canyons and rocky plateaus. The tour ends at a traditional Bedouin camp where you'll enjoy mint tea, shisha, and a Bedouin dinner beneath a sky blazing with stars. Included: quad bike, safety gear, Bedouin dinner, camel ride, and hotel transfer.
7. Glass-Bottom Boat — The Reef Without Getting Wet
From $18 per person | 2 hours
The most accessible Red Sea experience available. The glass panels in the hull deliver a front-row view of coral gardens and tropical fish directly below — no swimming or snorkeling required. Perfect for families with young children or guests who prefer to stay dry. Included: boat trip, guide commentary, and hotel transfer.
8. Parasailing over Naama Bay
From $30 per person | 15–20 minutes flight
Soar high above the turquoise waters of Naama Bay and enjoy panoramic views of the Sinai mountain range and the Saudi coastline on the far side of the Gulf of Aqaba. Solo and tandem flights are both available. Included: full safety briefing, life jacket, speedboat ride out, and an instructor. No prior experience needed.
9. Night Desert Safari & Stargazing
From $50 per person | Evening · 5–6 hours
As the Sinai desert cools after sunset, the skies over the peninsula reveal an extraordinary canopy of stars, entirely free of light pollution. The tour combines a 4WD drive deep into the desert, a traditional Bedouin dinner at camp, and a guided stargazing session with a telescope. Included: 4WD transport, Bedouin dinner, telescope, and hotel transfer.
10. Discover Scuba Diving — First Dive for Beginners
From $60 per person | Half day · 4 hours
Never dived before? Sharm El Sheikh is arguably the finest place on Earth to take the plunge. After a brief pool orientation, you descend with a certified PADI instructor to 6 metres over a pristine coral reef. The underwater world of Sharm rarely fails to amaze first-timers. Included: full equipment rental, pool training session, two open-water dives, PADI instructor, and hotel transfer.
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