8-Day Sharm El-Sheikh Sightseeing and Snorkelling Tour
About This Tour
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 th...
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
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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
Not Included
- International airfare
- Any optional tours
- Personal spending
- Tips and gratuities
Itinerary
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1Day 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.
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2Day 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.
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3Day 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.
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4Day 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.
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5Day 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.
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6Day 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.
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7Day 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.
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8Day 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.
Meeting Point
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.
