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Sharm El Sheikh itinerary

7 days, hour by hour · EgyptOctober–May

Days
7
Stops
32
Per day
≈ 3,550 EGP
First stop
02:00

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Short answer

The TripWalkers Sharm El Sheikh itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 32 stops, hour by hour, for October–May. The first three days:

  1. Day 1 Naama Bay and the reef
  2. Day 2 Ras Mohammed National Park
  3. Day 3 Mount Sinai and St Catherine

Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Days 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are day trips out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about 3,550 EGP a day (excluding accommodation and flights).

Day 1 · 09:00–21:30

Naama Bay and the reef

  1. Nature

    Naama Bay Beach

    The heart of the resort, set in a bay: hotel beaches and house-reef snorkelling (northern end of the bay). Cooler in the morning.

    Free

  2. Shopping

    Naama Bay Promenade

    A pedestrian promenade with cafés, shisha and shops where you can haggle.

    Free

  3. Food

    Fares Seafood Naama

    Sharm's best-known seafood: pick from the counter, priced by the kilo. Try the Sinai calamari.

    ≈ 300 EGP per person

  4. Nature

    Hotel Pool / Siesta

    It's 24°C in winter, so stay by the shore. The sea is 22°C.

    Free
  5. 2 h 30 min · travel, break, free time

  6. Landmark

    SOHO Square

    Dancing fountain, ice bar and Culturama: the place for an evening out.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • El Masrien Grill NaamaEgyptian grill with kofta and chicken, a local favourite.
  • Sharm Old MarketThe old market: spices, papyrus and haggling, plus the Al Sahaba Mosque (lit up at night).

Day 2 · 08:00–15:30Day trip

Ras Mohammed National Park

  1. Nature

    Ras Mohammed National Park

    At the tip of Sinai (30 minutes by boat or car). One of the world's best diving and snorkelling spots. Park fee about 15 USD.

    ≈ 15 EGP per person

  2. Nature

    Shark Reef & Yolanda Reef

    Wall reefs with Napoleon wrasse and barracuda, plus the toilets from the wrecked Yolanda.

    Free

  3. Nature

    Mangrove Channel & Enchanted Lagoon

    A mangrove channel and a salty "magic lake" formed by an earthquake.

    Free

  4. Food

    Lunch on the Boat

    Included in the tour: grilled fish and rice.

    Free

  5. Nature

    Marsa Bareika Bay

    A calm bay for snorkelling and the beach. Return at 16:00.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Ras Um Sid ReefA headland reef within the city (Hadaba). If you have no boat, enjoy the view from Farsha Café.
  • Farsha Café Ras Um SidA clifftop café with Bedouin rugs: sunset and shisha.

Day 3 · 02:00–11:45Day trip

Mount Sinai and St Catherine

  1. Nature

    Mount Sinai Night Climb

    3 hours from Sharm (tour leaves at 22:00). Moses' Ten Commandments mountain, 2,285 m: camel path plus 750 steps, sunrise, -5°C in winter, so wear a heavy coat.

    ≈ 10 EGP per person

  2. Nature

    Summit Chapel at Sunrise

    The Holy Trinity chapel, as Sinai's red mountains light up.

    Free

  3. Nature

    Steps of Repentance Descent

    3,750 steps of the monks' path (Elijah's Basin). Watch your knees.

    Free
  4. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  5. Culture

    Saint Catherine's Monastery

    A 6th-century UNESCO monastery (the world's oldest working monastery): the Burning Bush, Moses' Well and icons. It may be closed on Fridays and Sundays.

    Free

  6. Food

    Bedouin Breakfast in St Catherine Village

    Tea, bread and honey in a Bedouin tent. Return at 15:00 (afternoon nap).

    ≈ 100 EGP per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Dahab Blue HoleInstead of Sinai: snorkel at Dahab's legendary 100 m blue hole (Bells), a hippie town, 1.5 hours away.
  • Fox Camp St CatherineBreakfast at a Bedouin camp.

Day 4 · 09:00–19:30Day trip

Rest and Tiran Island

  1. Nature

    Tiran Island Boat Trip

    1 hour by boat from Sharm (tour about 50 USD). The island at the mouth of the Gulf of Aqaba has 4 reefs (Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas, Gordon).

    ≈ 50 EGP per person

  2. Nature

    Jackson Reef Snorkelling

    A colourful coral garden with turtles and the wrecked Lara.

    Free

  3. Food

    Lunch on the Boat at Tiran

    Lunch on deck, included.

    Free

  4. Nature

    Gordon Reef Swim

    A shallow coral plateau where the Loullia wreck is visible. Return at 15:30.

    Free
  5. 4 h · travel, break, free time

  6. Nature

    Naama Bay Sunset Walk

    Promenade and sea in the evening.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • White IslandA sandbar island that appears at low tide. An alternative to the Ras Mohammed tour.
  • Camel Bar NaamaThe rooftop bar of Camel Dive Club: chat with the divers.

Day 5 · 09:30–19:30Day trip

Desert safari and Bedouins

  1. Nature

    Wadi Mandar Quad Safari

    1.5 hours by ATV/quad in the Sinai desert. Expect dust, so bring goggles.

    ≈ 35 EGP per person

  2. Culture

    Bedouin Village Visit

    Bedouin tea and bread baking, plus a short camel ride.

    Free

  3. Food

    Hotel Lunch & Siesta

    Escape the midday heat with the pool and lunch.

    Free
  4. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  5. Nature

    Desert Sunset & Stargazing Tour

    Camels, a Bedouin dinner and stars through a telescope (no light pollution). Tour.

    ≈ 40 EGP per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Colored Canyon NuweibaA walk through a colourful rock canyon (2.5 hours' drive). A full day instead of the safari.
  • Bedouin Dinner CampLamb and rice, included in the tour.

Day 6 · 08:00–20:30Day trip

Diving day (or Dahab)

  1. Nature

    Discover Scuba Diving Naama

    A trial dive (no certificate needed, 12 m with an instructor). Camel/Emperor Divers; Red Sea visibility 30 m.

    ≈ 90 EGP per person

  2. Food

    Lunch at the Dive Centre Café

    After the dive: sandwiches.

    ≈ 100 EGP per person
  3. 1 h 30 min · travel, break, free time

  4. Landmark

    Sharm Aquarium / Old Market

    In the afternoon, the market and Al Sahaba Mosque. Haggle.

    Free
  5. 2 h 30 min · travel, break, free time

  6. Food

    Al Fanar Ras Um Sid

    Italian cuisine and seafood on the cliff, with the lighthouse and sunset.

    ≈ 350 EGP per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Dahab Lighthouse Reef & TownA Dahab day: snorkel at Lighthouse and visit the seafront cafés, 1.5 hours away.
  • Hard Rock Cafe NaamaAn evening alternative with live music.

Day 7 · 07:30–13:00

Last swim and a gentle farewell

  1. Nature

    Shark's Bay

    A bay near the airport with a house reef and jetty. Your last swim.

    Free

  2. Food

    Hotel Breakfast

    A long breakfast. Keep your cabin bag with you.

    Free

  3. Shopping

    Sharm Old Market

    Spices, dates and alabaster. Haggle.

    Free
  4. 1 h · travel, break, free time

  5. Landmark

    Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

    15 minutes from Naama. Farewell.

    ≈ 150 EGP per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Il Mercato HadabaAn open-air mall, instead of the market.
  • Tam Tam NaamaEgyptian breakfast: ful (fava bean stew) and taameya (falafel).

Good to know: 6 things that make a Sharm El Sheikh trip easier

  1. Haggle for taxis (Naama to Old Market 100-150 EGP) or use the hotel shuttle; Uber/Careem are limited. The airport is 15 minutes away. Tours leave from your hotel (Ras Mohammed, Tiran, Sinai, safari).
  2. November to March is sunny at 22-25°C (Europe's winter refuge), the sea is 21-23°C and nights are cool. The Sinai summit can hit -5°C with snow in winter. January is the busiest month.
  3. Sinai visa: a free 15-day "Sinai only" stamp covers Sharm, Dahab and Sinai alone; you can't go on to Cairo. Turkish citizens can get an e-visa or a visa on arrival for 25 USD.
  4. Tour prices in USD: Ras Mohammed 40-60, Tiran 50, Sinai 40, safari 35-60, trial dive 90. Restaurants 200-400 EGP; tip 20-50 EGP everywhere.
  5. Don't step on the coral: it's banned and fined. Use reef-friendly sun cream and bring water shoes. Women can dress casually in the resort, but cover up in the Old Market.
  6. Sinai calamari, Egyptian breakfast (ful, taameya), koshari and umm ali dessert. Alcohol is served in hotels.

Spending: ≈ 25,000 EGP per person for 7 days

  • Food8,000 EGP
  • Entry and tours12,000 EGP
  • Local transport3,000 EGP
  • Other2,000 EGP

Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.

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Frequently asked questions

How many days do you need in Sharm El Sheikh?

This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6; skip it on a short stay.

How much does a day in Sharm El Sheikh cost?

In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about 3,550 EGP per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.

What time should you start the day in Sharm El Sheikh?

The first stop is at 02:00. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.

Which season is this itinerary for?

This page covers October–May. There is a separate plan for June–September: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.