What to see near Sharm El Sheikh and where to go from Sharm for one day? Besides the sea and hotels, you can get to know the nature of Ras Mohammed, visit Dahab, see the Blue Hole, the Colored Canyon and the Sinai desert.
Choose a direction by your interests: reefs and snorkeling, a walk between the rocks, the calm atmosphere of another resort or the Sinai mountains. We will look separately at the night climb of Mount Moses, a longer and more active trip.
Ras Mohammed: sea, reefs and mangroves
Ras Mohammed National Park is one of the main places you can visit from Sharm El Sheikh. It combines the Red Sea, coral reefs, mangroves and unusual natural locations. Another well-known place in the park is the Lake of Wishes.
You can choose this direction if you want to dedicate the trip to nature. One route brings together different impressions: sea views, reefs and mangroves. Ras Mohammed is good for getting to know the area around Sharm beyond the hotel beach.
You can visit the park on a bus excursion to Ras Mohammed. If you would like to spend a day on a yacht, look at the excursion "White Island and Ras Mohammed". If you are interested in exactly these natural places, start your choice with the description of this program. That way it will be easier to compare the route with what you want to see.
Ras Mohammed is worth considering first of all for the combination of sea and nature. If you want a change of scene on holiday but keep the Red Sea as the main theme of the trip, this is a suitable option for your selection.
Dahab: a different rhythm of Sinai
People choose Dahab from Sharm El Sheikh when they want to see a different Sinai. The small resort is surrounded by mountains and the Red Sea. There is a promenade, cafes and shops, and the pace of life is calmer than in Sharm.
The trip will be interesting if you like getting to know the atmosphere of different resorts. Dahab adds to the sea and mountains a chance to see another resort space: a promenade, small places to eat and shops. This is a separate reason to include it in your plans.
A visit to Dahab is often combined with a canyon and snorkeling. So when choosing, look at the whole route: in one program the emphasis may be on a walk between the rocks, in another you may find getting to know the underwater world more interesting.
Such trips are available in the programs "Dahab Discovery 4 in 1" and "Super Dahab Discovery 5 in 1", and all the options are collected in the section safari and excursions from Sharm El Sheikh. Choose a program by the combination of places you want to see. Dahab itself is interesting for its atmosphere, and the desert and mountain landscapes complement the trips in this direction.
Blue Hole: snorkeling near Dahab
The famous Blue Hole is located near Dahab. Tourists are offered trips with snorkeling at coral reefs here. This direction is especially interesting for those who like to look at the underwater world with a mask and snorkel.
If the main wish for the day is about reefs, pay attention to the programs that include the Blue Hole. In such a route, getting to know the underwater world becomes one of the main reasons for the trip from Sharm.
The excursion is often combined with Dahab, camels and the Colored Canyon. The result is a combination of sea impressions and Sinai landscapes. The set of stops should be checked in the description of the chosen program: the name of the direction alone does not replace the full route.
You can see the program on the page "Blue Hole and Colored Canyon", other options are in the catalog of safari excursions from Sharm El Sheikh. Compare trips by the places that interest you, especially if you want to combine snorkeling with Dahab and the canyon in one trip.
Colored Canyon Salama: a walk between the rocks
You can choose the Colored Canyon Salama if you want to see more than the sea. It is a walk between unusual rocks of the Sinai Peninsula. Canyons, desert and mountains are very different from the usual landscapes of resort Sharm.
In this direction the main impression comes from the rocks themselves and the surrounding landscape. If on holiday you tend to look toward the mountains rather than look for another sea program, the canyon is worth adding to your list of options.
A trip to the canyon can also be considered in combination with other places. The selection includes routes that combine the canyon, Dahab and snorkeling. When choosing between them, decide which part of the day you want to give more attention to: the rocks, the resort or the reefs.
The canyon is included in the programs "Colored Canyon Salama" and "Blue Hole and Colored Canyon", and you can find the others in the section excursions around Sinai from Sharm El Sheikh. Rely on the specific description of the route to choose a suitable combination of desert, mountains and sea.
Mount Moses and Saint Catherine's Monastery
Another direction for a trip from Sharm El Sheikh is the Sinai mountains. Here you can visit the famous St. Catherine's Monastery or go on a night climb of Mount Moses and meet the sunrise.
This option differs from a walk along the resort promenade or a trip for snorkeling. The climb is longer and physically active, so it is not for everyone. Choose it if you are interested in exactly the mountains, the night ascent and the sunrise.
If you mainly want to visit the monastery, pay attention to how the trip is organized when choosing a program. The visit to the monastery and the night climb should be assessed by your interests and readiness for an active route.
Details are available on the page "Mount Sinai and St. Catherine's Monastery" program. This route should be considered separately from the question of where to go for a short break from the hotel: here you need to take into account the night format and physical activity.
How to choose a trip from Sharm El Sheikh
Start with what you want to leave Sharm for. Ras Mohammed is good for getting to know nature. For a calm resort atmosphere you can consider Dahab. If you are most interested in snorkeling and coral reefs, look at the programs with the Blue Hole.
For mountain and desert landscapes, pay attention to the Colored Canyon Salama and trips around Sinai. Mount Moses and St. Catherine's Monastery are chosen for history and mountains, while the night climb needs a separate decision because of its length and activity.
Several names in the list do not necessarily mean several separate trips. Dahab, the canyon and snorkeling are often combined in one program. First compare the routes, and then decide what impressions you want to get in one trip.
All routes, programs and current prices are collected in the catalog of excursions from Sharm El Sheikh. Here you can go to the detailed description of the direction you like and choose a trip by your interests. In advance, install the GoTravel24 app: programs and prices will be at hand.
Other routes: Ras Mohammed by bus, Dahab Discovery 4 in 1, Blue Hole and Colored Canyon, trips around Sinai and Mount Moses and St. Catherine's Monastery. Find more materials about holidays in the section "Guide to Egypt".
Where to go: comparison of directions
| Direction | Why go | What to pay attention to |
|---|---|---|
| Ras Mohammed | Nature, sea, reefs and mangroves | There is a bus excursion |
| Dahab | Promenade, cafes and a calm atmosphere | Often combined with the canyon and snorkeling |
| Blue Hole | Snorkeling and coral reefs | Located near Dahab |
| Colored Canyon Salama | Unusual rocks, mountains and desert landscapes | The program includes a walk between the rocks |
| Mount Moses and Saint Catherine's Monastery | History, mountains and sunrise | The night climb is longer and physically active |
Trip to Sharm El Sheikh: what to arrange in advance
If you are planning a holiday in Sharm El Sheikh, below are services for choosing insurance, a tour and a hotel.
Questions and answers
What to see near Sharm El Sheikh?
Consider Ras Mohammed, Dahab, the Blue Hole and the Colored Canyon Salama. Another direction is the Sinai mountains with Mount Moses and St. Catherine's Monastery.
Where to go from Sharm for nature?
To Ras Mohammed: here are the Red Sea, coral reefs, mangroves and the Lake of Wishes. You can visit the park on a bus excursion.
What is interesting about Dahab?
It is a small resort among the mountains by the Red Sea, with a promenade, cafes, shops and a calmer pace of life than in Sharm.
Where is the Blue Hole?
Near Dahab. Trips with snorkeling at coral reefs are organized here, and they are often combined with other places in Sinai.
Can I combine Dahab and the Colored Canyon?
Yes, a visit to Dahab is often combined with the canyon and snorkeling. Check the exact set of stops in the description of the chosen excursion.
Who is the trip to Mount Moses for?
For those interested in the Sinai mountains and meeting the sunrise after a night climb. It is a longer and physically active excursion that is not for everyone.
Where can I see programs and current prices?
In the catalog of excursions from Sharm El Sheikh on the GoTravel24 site. Links to the catalog and individual directions are given in the article.
