Travel guide · Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm El Sheikh attractions — top 8 things to see

Southern tip of the Sinai — one of the world's top diving destinations, with Naama Bay nightlife and the spiritual Sinai Mountains nearby.

The complete list of the most-searched Sharm El Sheikh attractions. In order — top 8 places worth your time, written from 12 years of local experience. No fluff.

For each: why it's worth it, time needed, how to visit with a private English-speaking guide. Book a private tour with 24h quote — see our tours.

Ras Mohammed National Park

#1 · Sharm El Sheikh

Ras Mohammed National Park

World-class marine reserve. Diving and snorkeling among walls of coral and pelagic fish.

Naama Bay

#2 · Sharm El Sheikh

Naama Bay

The heart of Sharm — bars, restaurants, shops along a pedestrianized waterfront.

Mount Sinai (Moses Mountain)

#3 · Sharm El Sheikh

Mount Sinai (Moses Mountain)

2,285 m peak with a famous dawn hike. Spiritual and historical site for three religions.

Saint Catherine Monastery

#4 · Sharm El Sheikh

Saint Catherine Monastery

UNESCO 6th-century Greek Orthodox monastery at the base of Mount Sinai. Burning Bush location.

Tiran Island

#5 · Sharm El Sheikh

Tiran Island

Coral-ringed island reachable by boat — Jackson Reef, Gordon Reef, world-famous dive sites.

Old Market (Sharm El Maya)

#6 · Sharm El Sheikh

Old Market (Sharm El Maya)

Authentic local bazaar with spices, gold, papyrus, and bargaining.

Dahab day trip

#7 · Sharm El Sheikh

Dahab day trip

Laid-back hippie beach town 1.5h north. Famous Blue Hole free-dive site nearby.

Coloured Canyon

#8 · Sharm El Sheikh

Coloured Canyon

Geological wonder near Nuweiba — narrow rock formations in red, orange, yellow.

How to visit these places

Most Sharm El Sheikh attractions are reachable with a private guided day-trip — our local guide picks you up at your hotel, drives you everywhere, explains context in English, and brings you back in the evening.

Pricing: from €49/person for snorkeling, from €299/person for Luxor day-trip (private car), from €499/person for Cairo day-trip (with flight). Free booking — pay on the day.

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