Enjoy 8 Days of Sightseeing and Snorkelling in Sharm El-Sheikh
Highlights
Sharm el Sheikh
sunandsand, sightseeing, Snorkeling
Private Tour
8 Days
Medium
English
Description
This 8 day tour to Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt is perfect for lovers of nature, culture, and the underwater world. Visit the iconic St. Catherine's Monastery at the foot of Mount Moses, explore the beauteous Coloured Canyon, and enjoy a unique desert safari to a Bedouin village. Relax under the Egyptian sun at the golden beaches in Sham, indulge in snorkelling in the coral-rimmed waters of the Blue Laguna and the Blue Hole Diving Spot, and swim in the famous Dead Sea.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Sharm - Welcome to Egypt
- Meet your tour manager upon arrival at the Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport. They will assist you with arrival procedures and provide transfer to your hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle. Overnight stay in Sharm El Sheikh hotel.
- You may opt to spend your evening at the Alf Leila Wa Leila Show, known in English as “Arabian Nights." Watch stories and myths from Egyptian and Arabic history come alive in enchanting enactments with horses on display. Enjoy a seated meal.
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Day 2: Ras Mohamed National Park
- Enjoy a free day to explore Sharm El-Sheikh at leisure.
- Alternatively, you may join our optional tour to Ras Mohammed National Park, a protected area approximately 30 kilometers to the south of Sharm El Sheikh. A 20 minute drive to the National Park, and you can join others on a boat ride, sail the coral seas, and indulge in activities such as swimming and snorkelling. Stop at 2-3 areas that provide the best spots to enjoy the coral reefs. You may even go underwater to explore! Sail back to the dock at the end of the day and drive back to your hotel.
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Day 3: St. Catherine's & Moses Mountain
- Join our optional tour to the St. Catherine's Monastery nested at the foot of Gebel Musa or Mount Moses in the heart of the Sinai. Decorated by gardens and cypress trees, the monastery is owned and run by the Greek Orthodox Church.
- Explore the library within the monastery, which houses the world’s second-largest collection of illuminated manuscripts after the Vatican. Look out for the Burning Bush, as well as a large number of antique works of art such as invaluable icons, beautifully carved doors, exquisite wall paintings, and other fine religious ornaments.
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Day 4: Coloured Canyon in Nuweiba
- You may opt for our tour of the majestic Coloured Canyon, one of the most prominent natural wonders of the Sinai.
- Take a walk among dramatic sandstone canyon walls streaked with melting yellows, purples, reds, magentas and gold. In certain places, the canyon walls reach up to 40 meters, making one feel as if enclosed in a spectacular colouring book.
- Transfer back to Sharm El Sheikh and overnight stay in hotel.
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Day 5: Abu Galum Safari Tours & Blue Hole Snorkeling in Dahab
- Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel and step out to relax at the stunning beaches of Sharm.
- Indulge in the various water sports and activities that await you, including swimming, diving and snorkelling.
- You may also pay a visit to the golden sand dunes of Dahab, where you can enjoy a unique desert safari by a 4x4 jeep, enjoy a Camel ride, and relish traditional lunch at a Bedouin village.
- Visit the Red Sea for snorkeling at the Blue Hole Diving Spot. Transfer back to Sharm for an overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 6: Tiran Island Snorkeling
- You may join our optional tour to Tiran Island for snorkelling. Relax for two hours on the jetty as you sail towards the north-east of Sharm El Sheikh along the Gulf of Aqaba; which is more than 1800 metres deep.
- Arrive at the beautiful site called Blue Laguna, populated by a wealth of coral reefs and fishes. Continue towards Tiran Island, a beautiful site that offers the perfect atmosphere to indulge in diving, snorkelling, and swimming.
- Enjoy a hearty lunch on the boat, Sail back to Sharm El-Sheikh at the end of the day.
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Day 7: Leisure in Sharm El Sheikh
- Enjoy your breakfast and spend a free day exploring Sharm El-Sheikh at your own leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 8: Fly Back Home
- Relish one last delicious breakfast at your hotel as you prepare for your journey back home.
- Meet your tour manager for transfer to Sharm El-Shiekh International Airport for final departure.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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1 to 4 | /person |
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1 to 4 | /person |
This is a private tour |