Sharm el-Sheikh

Sinai / Red SeaWorth 3–5 nightsYear round; warmest in summer
Turquoise water off Sharm el-Sheikh

The other Red Sea, on the Sinai side. Ras Mohammed and the Straits of Tiran are among the best-known dive sites anywhere, and the desert behind the coast is a trip in itself.

What there is to see

  • Ras Mohammed National Park
  • The Straits of Tiran
  • Naama Bay
  • St. Catherine's Monastery and Mount Sinai
  • Desert and Bedouin excursions
  • Dahab, an hour north

Where you would stay

We book directly with our partner properties. Rather than list every hotel, here is the honest shape of the choice — tell us your standard and we will name specific properties in your quote.

Five-star bay resortsNabq / Sharks Bay

Large properties, most with private reef access.

Dive hotelsNaama Bay

Central, walkable, with dive operations on site.

Quieter luxuryRas Um Sid

Smaller, adults-oriented, away from the busier strips.

Dahab guesthousesDahab

An hour north. Relaxed, low-rise, and a completely different atmosphere.

Excursions and sightseeing

Each of these can be booked on its own, or built into a longer itinerary. See day tour rates →

Combining Sharm el-Sheikh with somewhere else?

Most trips take in two or three destinations. Tell us how long you have and we will say honestly what fits.

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