Things to do in Sharm el Sheikh

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Sharm el Sheikh Things To Do

Things to see and do

By day, you’re spoiled for water-based activities in Sharm el Sheikh. The area is one of the world’s best-known scuba diving locations, and has excellent snorkelling. There are many diving schools to choose from. Glass-bottomed boat trips are a popular way to see the beautiful coral reefs. Windsurfing, sailing and kite surfing are available for the active, though a great many visitors prefer to relax on the beautiful sandy beaches. On land, horse and camel riding, quad-biking, and desert safaris are popular pursuits. There are, of course, excursion opportunities to explore further afield, including Cairo, the Nile and Jordan.

Some popular excursions

Day tour to Petra – travel to Jordan and visit the famous ancient city of Petra – £245 (includes border taxes)
Luxor day trip, by air. Visit the Karnak temple, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut’s Temple – £179 per person
Ras Mohamed national park snorkelling trip by boat – £34 per person (plus $3 National Park fee)
Moses’ Mountain and St Catherine’s Monastery, home to the Codex Sinaticus, the earliest known Bible – £35pp
Camel safari, with camel riding, bedouin greeting and dinner under the sunset – £35pp

Shopping in Sharm el Sheikh

Shopping in Egypt is a fun and vibrant experience – be prepared to haggle though, as there are no fixed prices! The old market area of Sharm el Sheikh is a maze of genuine Arab bazaars, while the more recently developed areas of Hadaba, Naama Bay and Sharks Bay offer a contemporary experience, with their wide selection of shops, bars, restaurants and nightclubs.