Egypt travel guide
What to see in Sharm el-Sheikh
At the southern tip of Sinai, between desert and some of the best reefs in the Red Sea.
Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from April to January
Sharm el-Sheikh highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Ras Mohammed National Park
Coral reefs and walls dropping into the blue: some of the best diving and snorkelling in the Red Sea.
- Straits of Tiran
Four famous reefs between Sinai and Tiran Island, teeming with marine life.
- Naama Bay
The liveliest bay: a seafront promenade, beaches and nightlife.
- Old Market (Sharm el-Maya)
Spices, lamps and haggling next to the Al Sahaba mosque.
- Ras Um Sid
A reef a few metres from the shore, by the lighthouse, for snorkelling from the beach.
Day trips from Sharm el-Sheikh
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
- Ras Mohammed by boat ★ 4.7 (4,326 reviews)
- Diving ★ 4.9 (3,604 reviews)
- Quad biking in the desert ★ 4.3 (17 reviews)
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When to travel to Sharm el-Sheikh
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Sharm el-Sheikh are from April to January.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb with warnings
- Mar with warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- February, March
Ramadan (approximate dates)
During the day many restaurants close or open less and museum and shop hours change. The evenings, with iftar, are very special.
What to do: Out of respect, don’t eat or drink in the street during the day; book dinner for after sunset.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a koshari joint. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Egypt guide.
Frequently asked questions about Sharm el-Sheikh
What to see in Sharm el-Sheikh?
Ras Mohammed National Park, Straits of Tiran, Naama Bay, Old Market (Sharm el-Maya) and Ras Um Sid.
What to see in Sharm el-Sheikh in one day?
Don’t miss Ras Mohammed National Park, Straits of Tiran, Naama Bay, Old Market (Sharm el-Maya) and Ras Um Sid. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Sharm el-Sheikh?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Sharm el-Sheikh are from April to January.
What day trips can you take from Sharm el-Sheikh?
Ras Mohammed by boat, Diving and Quad biking in the desert.
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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.