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Sharm El Sheikh itinerary

7 days, hour by hour · EgyptJune–September

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

By TripWalkers · Updated:

Short answer

The TripWalkers Sharm El Sheikh itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 32 stops, hour by hour, for June–September. 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 · 07:30–21:30

Naama Bay and the reef

  1. Nature

    Naama Bay Beach

    The bay at the heart of town: hotel beaches and house-reef snorkelling (north end of the bay). Cooler in the morning.

    Free

  2. Shopping

    Naama Bay Promenade

    Pedestrian promenade with cafes, shisha and shops where you haggle.

    Free
  3. 1 h 45 min · travel, break, free time

  4. Food

    Fares Seafood Naama

    Sharm's famous seafood: pick from the counter, priced by weight. Try the Sinai calamari.

    ≈ 300 EGP per person

  5. Nature

    Hotel Pool / Siesta

    Pool and shade in the midday heat: the classic Red Sea beach routine.

    Free
  6. 2 h 30 min · travel, break, free time

  7. Landmark

    SOHO Square in the Evening

    Dancing fountain, ice bar and Culturama: evening entertainment.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • El Masrien Grill NaamaEgyptian grill with kofta and chicken, a local favourite.
  • Sharm Old Market in the EveningThe old market: spices, papyrus and haggling, plus 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 Snorkelling

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

    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 beach time. Head back at 16:00.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Ras Um Sid ReefA headland reef inside the city (Hadaba). If you have no boat, enjoy the view from Farsha Cafe.
  • Farsha Cafe Ras Um SidA clifftop cafe with Bedouin rugs, good for 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, with a camel path plus 750 steps, for sunrise. In winter it can drop to -5°C, so bring a heavy coat.

    ≈ 10 EGP per person

  2. Nature

    Sunrise at the Summit Chapel

    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). Hard on the knees.

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

  5. Culture

    Saint Catherine's Monastery

    A 6th-century UNESCO monastery (the oldest continuously active in the world): the Burning Bush, Moses' Well and icons. It may be closed Friday to Sunday.

    Free

  6. Food

    Bedouin Breakfast in St Catherine Village

    Tea, bread and honey in a Bedouin tent. Head back 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 (the Bells), in 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 Tour

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

    ≈ 50 EGP per person

  2. Nature

    Jackson Reef Snorkelling

    A colourful coral garden with turtles and the wreck of the 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. Head back 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, as part of the Ras Mohammed tour.
  • Camel Bar NaamaThe rooftop bar of Camel Dive Club, with plenty of diver chat.

Day 5 · 07:00–20:30Day trip

Desert safari and Bedouins

  1. Nature

    Wadi Mandar Quad Safari

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

    ≈ 35 EGP per person

  2. Culture

    Bedouin Village Visit

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

    Free
  3. 2 h 30 min · travel, break, free time

  4. Food

    Hotel Lunch & Siesta

    Midday heat: pool and lunch.

    Free
  5. 1 h 30 min · travel, break, free time

  6. 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). Try Camel or Emperor Divers; Red Sea visibility is 30 m.

    ≈ 90 EGP per person

  2. Food

    Lunch at the Dive Centre Cafe

    After the dive: a sandwich.

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

  4. Landmark

    Sharm Aquarium / Old Market

    Afternoon at the market and Al Sahaba Mosque. Haggle.

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

  6. Food

    Al Fanar Ras Um Sid in the Evening

    Italian 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 day in Dahab: Lighthouse snorkelling and beachfront cafes, 1.5 hours away.
  • Hard Rock Cafe NaamaAn evening alternative with live music.

Day 7 · 07:30–13:00

Last swim, gentle farewell

  1. Nature

    Shark's Bay Morning Snorkel

    A bay close to the airport with a house reef and a jetty. One last swim.

    Free

  2. Food

    Hotel Breakfast

    A long breakfast. Keep to cabin baggage.

    Free

  3. Shopping

    Sharm Old Market Souvenirs

    Spices, dates and alabaster. Haggle.

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

  5. Landmark

    Sharm El Sheikh Airport

    15 minutes from Naama. Time to say goodbye.

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

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

  1. Haggle with taxis (Naama to Old Market 100-150 EGP) or use the hotel shuttle. Uber and Careem are limited. The airport is 15 minutes away. Tours pick you up from the hotel (Ras Mohammed, Tiran, Sinai, safari).
  2. Summer is 38-42°C and dry; the sea is a wonderful 28°C. Stay by the pool or in the shade from 11:00 to 16:00 and snorkel at 7 in the morning. The Sinai night climb is cool.
  3. Sinai visa: a free 15-day "Sinai only" stamp covers Sharm, Dahab and Sinai only; you cannot continue to Cairo. Turkish citizens pay 25 USD for an e-visa or on arrival.
  4. Tour prices in USD: Ras Mohammed 40-60, Tiran 50, Sinai 40, safari 35-60, trial dive 90. Restaurants cost 200-400 EGP; tip (baksheesh) 20-50 EGP everywhere.
  5. Do not step on the coral (you will be fined) and use reef-friendly sunscreen and water shoes. Resorts are relaxed for women, but dress modestly in the Old Market.
  6. Try 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 June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.