Hop on board your own magic carpet and fly to enchanting Sharm el-Sheikh which is located between the desert of the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea. Spend your Arabian days and nights venturing out to explore the coral reefs of Naama Bay, sorting through the golden trinkets at the bazaar, and visiting the various mosques. If you can’t make it to Ras Muhammad National Park to dive down and see the marine life, take time to book an excursion going swimming with the playful dolphins at Dolphina Park. Prior to commencing your journey to this desert oasis, please check out our list below for things to do in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt along with your government’s travel advisory page due to the continued civil unrest in this part of the world.
1. Go snorkelling in Ras Muhammad National Park's amazing reef (from USD 43.35)
Hop on board an air-conditioned mini-bus for a day of adventure snorkelling in the colourful coral reefs located in Ras Mohammed National Park. As you dive deeper to check out the reefs, you will be overwhelmed by the beauty and diversity of the sea life you encounter along Egypt’s most beautiful reef. Admire the mangroves where the fish like to hide out from predators such as birds and snakes. Upon arrival at Magic Lake, take time to enjoy less strenuous swimming and just chill out while listening to your guide reiterate stories about the lake and its namesake.
From Sharm El-Sheikh: Ras Mohammed Snorkeling Trip
Duration: 5.0 hour
2. Ride the waves at Aqua Blue Water Park Sharm El Sheikh
Sit back under an umbrella along the palm tree-lined alley poolside while sipping a cocktail before taking a dip in one of the eight swimming pools. Watch attentively as the kids splash around enjoying the refreshing pool waters under the hot desert sun. Enjoy riding some of the 64 uniquely designed water slides and being splashed by the waves upon descending into the pool. After twisting and turning through the various slides, take time to relax at the property’s spa.
Aqua Blue Water Park Sharm El Sheikh
Address: Al Khazzan, Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Website: Aqua Blue Water Park Sharm El Sheikh
3. Witness spectacular water fountain shows at Hollywood Sharm El Sheikh
Be greeted by a pharaoh’s golden chariot upon arrival of the entrance to another worldly spectacle like you have never experienced before. Pass through the golden archway to explore the sprawling entertainment complex featuring numerous restaurants, unique boutiques, and animatronic dinosaur sculptures. Walk along the mosaic-tiled, palm-lined promenade before taking a seat to enjoy an amazing evening fountain show full of colourful illumination on the water fountains. Watch the fountains sway to the music while intermittently shooting high into the evening sky.
Hollywood Sharm El Sheikh
Address: El-Shaikh Zayed St, Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate 46627, Egypt
Website: Hollywood Sharm El Sheikh
Opening hours: 6am - 4pm (daily)
You might be interested in these Airbnbs!
4. Unearth King Tut's tomb at King Tut Museum
Stroll through the hallways of Genena City Mall in South Sinai to discover an amazing archaeological find–King Tut Museum. Wander through Egyptian history during King Tut’s reign by viewing the numerous exhibits. View 135 pieces including artefacts, photographs of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb in 1922, and documents detailing the dig by Howard Carter. Enjoy scouring through the gold artefacts including the famous golden sculpture of the king, his mummified crocodile and dog, and murals of daily life.
King Tut Museum
Address: Halomy Street 38,Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
Website: King Tut Museum
Opening hours: 10am - 2am (daily)
5. Be enthralled by scriptural art at The Heavenly Cathedral
Upon entrance under the large dome of the cathedral, look heavenward and you will be enthralled by the ceiling mural of Jesus in his heavenly glory after his resurrection. Admire colourful, skillfully painted stained-glass windows with scriptural depictions. Check out the beautiful chandeliers descending from the dome. Be inspired by the work of talented artisans to recreate Biblical scenes of Moses accepting the 10 commandments and Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee.
The Heavenly Cathedral
Address: Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
6. Discover the pleasure of swimming with dolphins in Naama Bay
Located south of the Red Sea, this tucked-away jewel is a popular destination for jet-setters and locals alike. Take time to sunbathe under the straw beach umbrellas on the Lido deck. Snorkel alongside dolphins, rays, sea turtles, and an amazing abundance of tropical fish during your underwater adventure in the sapphire bay. If snorkelling isn’t your thing, you can take a glass-bottom boat tour to see these creatures as well or spend time cruising the shops nearby.
Naama Bay
Address: Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai, Sharm El Sheikh 46911, Egypt
Website: Naama Bay
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
Price: Free
7. Shoot down waterslides at Adrenaline Beach Park
The activities at the beach park are sure to get everyone’s adrenaline pumping with parasailing, kite surfing, and numerous waterslides. Board a pirate ship and walk the plank as you ride down the waterslide ending with a splash at the bottom. Enjoy sunbathing on the beach on numerous pillows under breezy tents. As the wind over the water picks up, watch the amazing capabilities of kite surfers performing aerials high into the sky.
Adrenaline Beach Park
Address: Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Website: Adrenaline Beach Park
Opening hours: 8am - 8pm (daily)
Price: Free
8. Parasail over the azure waters of Ras Um Sid
Visitors to this desert oasis will enjoy the natural beauty of the azure waters and its sunkissed beach that stretches for miles. Enjoy sunbathing under a beach umbrella before taking to the water to snorkel the huge coral reef. Take time to stroll along the wooden boardwalk before signing up for a parasailing adventure over the stunning waters below. Finish off your beach day by dining at one of the beachside hotels to watch as the sky turns pink and tangerine hues before setting.
Ras Um Sid
Address: Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Website: Ras Um Sid
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
9. Soak in views of the Red Sea at Porto Sharm Beach
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Posted by Porto Sharm on Sunday, February 5, 2017
Slip on your sunglasses and slap on some sunscreen before taking time to sunbathe under a thatched beach umbrella. Enjoy taking in views of the golden beach surrounded by the dark blue waters of the Red Sea. While indulging in a cool frozen cocktail, watch as the numerous boats sail gently over the waves of the Red Sea. Make certain to stop by the various beachside resorts for further entertainment and leisure activities before leaving the beach for the day.
Porto Sharm Beach
Address: Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Website: Porto Sharm Beach
Opening hours: 10am - 6:30pm (daily)
Price: Free
10. Try your luck at Sinai Grand Casino
Stroll past the dog statues and enter in through the entrance’s columns to a casino featuring busts of King Tut throughout. Enjoy throwing the little white pebble on to the roulette wheel and eagerly anticipating where it will stop. Take time to test your luck at a game of poker or blackjack on the green felt-lined tables. Look up to admire the gold-plated ceiling before departing to enjoy watching the fountains during an evening in the desert.
Sinai Grand Casino
Address: El-Salam road، Sharm Al Shiekh, South Sinai Governorate 46619, Egypt
Website: Sinai Grand Casino
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
11. Catch a wave at Cleo Park
Take time to enjoy a day of magical fun at this waterpark where you can go tubing under waterfalls and splash in a fountain with a pharaoh and his chariot. Enjoy shooting down the numerous colourful and innovative waterslides. Make time for some downtime to sip on a delicious fruit smoothie under a tabletop umbrella during a break from the action.
Cleo Park
Address: Elsalam، street، Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Website: Cleo Park
Opening hours: 10am - 5pm (daily)
Price: 16 - 50 USD
12. Step on the gas at Ghibli Raceway
Get behind the wheel for an action-packed day of high-octane fun at the race track. Step on the gas and see how fast it takes your go-kart to go from 0 to 60. Enjoy friendly competition against fellow drivers on the track while trying not to crash. See how fast you can manoeuvre the twists and turns of the course before passing the finish line under the checkered flag at the end of the race.
Ghibli Raceway
Address: Ghibli Raceway, Peace Road, Neamaa Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Website: Ghibli Raceway
Opening hours: Summer: 1pm - 11pm (daily); Winter: 11am - 10pm (daily)
Price: 23 - 230 USD
13. Admire the stunning Peace Square monument
While visiting the City of Peace, make time to visit the stunning Peace Square monument and fountain. As you stroll towards the monument, you will be greeted by statues of golden camels overseeing water jugs. Enjoy walking past the floral gardens and taking in views of majestic Mount Sinai in the distance. Make certain to snap a photo of the beautifully designed monument with angels wings surrounding the globe and swords beaten into ploughshares signifying the ceasing of war worldwide.
Peace Square
Address: Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Website: Peace Square
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
Price: Free
14. Tee off at Maritim Jolie Golf Course
Before hitting the greens, take a chance to warm up by hitting a bucket of balls at the driving range. Board your golf cart and enjoy bounding over the rolling hills over the expansive course to enjoy the 18-hole PGA championship course. As you tee off, watch out for wildlife on the course as the numerous lakes attract a variety of exotic birds. Make certain to book your tee time today to enjoy Egypt’s premium golf course complete with clubhouse to enjoy cool refreshments after your game.
Maritim Jolie Golf Course
Address: Um Marikha Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, South-Sinai, Egypt
Website: Maritim Jolie Golf Course
15. Take to the ice at SOHO Square Sharm El Sheikh
SOHO Square Sharm El Sheikh is truly a sight to behold, however, the shopping, dining, and entertainment hub truly comes alive when the sun goes down. Participate in ice skating on the indoor rink or lace up your shoes for an evening of 10-pin bowling. Take an evening off by sitting back and viewing a feature film in the cinema complete with velvety seating and panoramic screen. During the evening, visitors can behold the surreal fountains come alive to music while being highlighted with splashes of colour near the illuminated flower statutes.
SOHO Square Sharm El Sheikh
Address: SOHO Square, South Sinai Governorate 46628, Egypt
Website: SOHO Square Sharm El Sheikh
Opening hours: 9am - 3am (daily)
16. Have a magical evening at Aladin Casino
Rub the magic lamp for a magical evening of table games, Russian roulette, and poker. Make a date with Lady Luck as you play the slot machines hoping to hit the jackpot. Put forward your chips and put on your poker face to play a competitive game of Texas Hold ‘Em hoping to cash in big. Indulge in a cocktail served by casino hostesses after cashing in your winnings from the evening at the mystical Aladin Casino complete with genie.
Aladin Casino
Address: Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Website: Aladin Casino
Opening hours: 8am - 4am (daily)
17. Delve into exotic items at Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Step back in time to the fourteenth century where street vendors still present their wares in the setting of an open-air bazaar. Wander through the stalls while cultural music plays in the background and others haggle for bargains with vendors. Cairo’s fast-paced buying and selling venue is filled with exotic items, spices from all over, jewellery, statues of Egyptian gods, and plenty of gold items to load on a caravan of camels.
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Address: El-Gamaleya, El Gamaliya, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Website: Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Opening hours: 5pm - 11pm (daily)
18. Gaze upon the ornate architecture of Al-Mustafa Mosque
Admire the fascinating architecture consisting of master brickwork, copper domes, and rounded spires stretching high towards the heavens. Stroll through the palm-lined gardens prior to joining the congregation in sacred service. Take your place on the intricately decorated carpet before the sheikh commences with his weekly khutbah. After the concluding prayer, head over to the not so peaceful old market for a retail experience like nothing you’ve never encountered before.
Al-Mustafa Mosque
Address: Al Rewaysat Road, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
19. Stumble upon treasures at Sharm Old Market
Grab a juicy raspberry gelato from the nearby gelateria before strolling through the marketplace in search of unique treasures. Wander through the avenue of vendor stalls admiring unique finds from spices, fresh seafood, wooden statues in all shapes and sizes, and perfumes. Before heading over to the nearby mosque to admire the stunning architecture, check out the on-site cafes for some falafel sandwiches or baklava. Don’t leave the market place without your own colourful, magic carpet to enjoy sunbathing on at nearby Mahaba Beach.
Sharm Old Market
Address: Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Opening hours: 9am - 11pm (daily)
20. Swim with dolphins at Dolphina Park
Enjoy a day of family fun watching the dolphin show featuring Steven, Stacey, Maria, and Mizo perform water acrobatics alongside their trainers. Swim with one of these playful sea creatures while holding on tight to the dorsal fin as you are dragged around the water enclosure. Sign up to be a trainer for a day along with the professionals to experience feeding, training, and playtime with these intelligent mammals. Splash around underwater with the dolphins during the dolphin dive excursion and finish off with a friendly yet wet kiss after returning to the surface.
Dolphina Park
Address: Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Website: Dolphina Park
Opening hours: 9am - 5pm (daily)
Price: From 10 USD
21. Purchase papyrus souvenirs at Sharm Papyrus Museum
Before pen was ever set to paper, the ancient Egyptians had created their own version of paper by using the papyrus plant and then using reeds dipped in ink as writing tools. This method of writing was used down to the times of the Greek and Roman Empires to teach, communicate, and keep historical records. Stop by the museum to check out the daily life of the pharaohs and royal family members inscribed on papyrus as well as murals of their traditions. There are replicas of the brightly coloured papyrus prints on sale for tourists to purchase before leaving the museum shop.
Sharm Papyrus Museum
Address: El Souk El Kadim، Sharm El Sheik، South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Website: Sharm Papyrus Museum
Opening hours: 9am - 11pm (daily)
Price: Free
22. Party like a rock star at Hard Rock Cafe Sharm El Sheikh
Ask for a seat on the outdoor balcony to enjoy the desert sunshine while dining in this oasis serving both American classics and local cuisine. Walk around the restaurant checking out memorabilia such as stage costumes and instruments used by rock legends throughout the generations. Enjoy listening to the rock music playing in the background while you indulge in a delicious 24-karat gold leaf steak burger. Finish off your sizzling chicken fajitas with a hot fudge milkshake before departing to purchase your own rock star-inspired swag at the gift shop.
Hard Rock Cafe Sharm El Sheikh
Address: El Soultan Qabous Street, Na'Ama Bay, South Sinai Governorate 46619, Egypt
Website: Hard Rock Cafe Sharm El Sheikh
Opening Hours: 12pm - 3am (daily)
23. Enjoy succulent seafood dishes at Dananeer Restaurant Sea Food & Steak House
Relax on the grey couches on the outdoor patio to take in distant views of stunning Naama Bay as you dine at this local seafood haven. Indulge in sumptuous seafood dishes including shrimp vindaloo, fresh lobster, and mixed grill overflowing with seafood. Enjoy a never-ending array of flavourful dishes including steak Diane, Chateau Briand, and seabass Amanda topped with hollandaise sauce and almonds. The possibilities for a delicious meal seem endless as the menu’s list of entrees seems to go on forever.
Dananeer Restaurant Sea Food & Steak House
Address: Hussein Salem, Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Website: Dananeer Restaurant Sea Food & Steak House
Opening hours: 12am - 12pm (daily)
24. Experience sushi heaven at Wasabi Sushi Bar & Lounge
Wasabi sushi cake! Make your party more tasty! ? #sushi #rolls #japaneesfood #seafood #wasabi #sharm #sharmelsheikh...
Posted by Wasabi Sushi Bar & Lounge on Sunday, 10 February 2019
Prepare yourself for an evening of premium sushi using the freshest ingredients in this popular small yet cosy sushi cafe. Use your chopsticks to spear your California rolls, dragon rolls, dynamite rolls, and shovel up your sticky rice. Besides large combos of sushi, the menu offers curries, teriyaki dishes, and other flavourful choices. For ambitious diners, there is the mountain of colourful sushi which has been creatively rolled into a cake by the restaurant’s highly skilled sushi senseis.
Wasabi Sushi Bar & Lounge
Address: Delta Sharm Resort Shop No 163, Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate 46619, Egypt
Website: Wasabi Sushi Bar & Lounge
Opening hours: 1pm - 12am (daily)
25. Encounter a heavenly sunrise at Mount Sinai's summit (from USD 56.0)
Your 17-hour journey to sacred Mount Sinai starts with getting picked up at 8:15 pm from your Sharm El-Sheikh hotel by an air-conditioned shuttle. After driving four hours to reach Mount Sinai, where Moses was presented with the 10 commandments, continue to climb to the summit. Experience the heavenly glow of the sun rising at daybreak from the summit of Mount Sinai watching as its rays accentuate the wilderness below. It is followed by a visit to St. Catherine’s Monastery to look through ancient icons and manuscripts recovered from the Vatican. The tour ends with a drive to Dahab to enjoy lunch, shopping, and sightseeing.
From Sharm: Mount Moses Trekking, Sunrise & Monastery Visit
Duration: 17.0 hour
Embark on an Arabian journey
After embarking on your Arabian journey full of mystery and magic including viewing the sunrise from Mount Sinai where Moses received the ten commandments, don’t forget to indulge your modern self at entertainment destination, SOHO Square. Visitors can enjoy swimming in the warm waters of the Red Sea where pharoah’s chariots were dashed by its waves or visit Cleo Park where they will see his chariot symbolically in the entrance’s fountain for its many wild waterslides and wave pool. Hopefully, all our globetrotters will have an excellent time during their visit to this stunningly beautiful desert oasis.
History
Get Trip101 in your inbox
Unsubscribe in one click. See our Privacy Policy for more information on how we use your data
-
-
-
-
-
12 Best Cafes in Zamalek, CairoMelanie -
-
-
-
Create an account to