Sharm El Sheikh: Taba & Eilat Border Day Trip

This unique day trip takes you from the Sinai Peninsula across the internationally significant Taba border crossing into Israel, arriving at the vibrant Red Sea resort city of Eilat. The journey from Sharm El Sheikh to Taba passes through spectacular desert scenery flanking the Gulf of Aqaba, where the shimmering waters form the border between Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia — four countries visible from a single vantage point. At the Taba border, your guide assists you through the crossing formalities, which typically take around thirty minutes. Once in Eilat, a local Israeli guide joins the group for a curated tour of the city's highlights. The duty-free shopping mall at the city centre offers international brands at competitive prices, and the marina promenade is lined with seafood restaurants and cafés. Eilat's beaches on the Gulf of Aqaba are immaculate, and the transparent water offers excellent snorkelling with tropical fish visible from the shoreline. The Underwater Observatory Marine Park is a worthwhile optional visit. The experience of standing at the intersection of four nations' territorial waters is genuinely remarkable and makes for memorable photographs. The group reconvenes in the afternoon for the return crossing into Egypt and the drive back to Sharm El Sheikh hotels, arriving by early evening. Valid passports are required and guests must ensure their nationalities permit entry to both countries.