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Sharm el Sheikh in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Sharm el Sheikh adds the Pyramids. Here is how to spend three perfect days on the Red Sea — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Reefs & desert
  2. 2Day 2: Dahab & Canyon
  3. 3Day 3: Cairo by plane
  4. 4Sea, Sinai & Pyramids

Day 1: reefs & desert

Snorkel Ras Mohammed and quad the desert.

Day 2: Dahab

The Blue Hole and Colored Canyon.

Day 3: Cairo

Fly to the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Sharm el Sheikh — prices per person.

Ras Mohammed & White Island Schnorcheln & Tauchen – Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh
Ras Mohammed & White Island Schnorcheln & Tauchen – Sharm El Sheikh
4.9(17)·8 Stunden
ab$9/ Person
über Viator
Sharm El-Sheikh Desert Safari Quad-Bike & Kamelfahrt
Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El-Sheikh Desert Safari Quad-Bike & Kamelfahrt
5.0(31)·3 Stunden
ab$30/ Person
über Viator
Von Sharm : Farbige Canyon Jeep Safari, Schnorcheln, Dahab & Mittagessen
Sharm El Sheikh
Von Sharm : Farbige Canyon Jeep Safari, Schnorcheln, Dahab & Mittagessen
4.9(187)·9 Stunden
ab$17/ Person
über Viator
Safari 5 in 1 Quads Kamele Sternbeobachtung in Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh
Safari 5 in 1 Quads Kamele Sternbeobachtung in Sharm El Sheikh
5.0(356)·5 Stunden
ab$35/ Person
über Viator
Sharm El Sheikh : Farbiger Canyon, blaues Loch und Dahab mit Mittagessen
Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh : Farbiger Canyon, blaues Loch und Dahab mit Mittagessen
4.9(218)·9 Stunden
ab$17/ Person
über Viator
Sharm El Sheikh ATV Quad Bike Safari & Camel Ride – Keine versteckten Kosten
Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh ATV Quad Bike Safari & Camel Ride – Keine versteckten Kosten
4.9(134)·3 Stunden
ab$15/ Person
über Viator
Sharm El Sheikh Jeep Safari zum Blue Hole & Dahab Canyon Abenteuer
Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh Jeep Safari zum Blue Hole & Dahab Canyon Abenteuer
4.5(19)·8 Stunden
ab$23/ Person
über Viator
Sharm El-Sheikh : ATV Quad, Buggy, Stargazing, BBQ Dinner & Shows
Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El-Sheikh : ATV Quad, Buggy, Stargazing, BBQ Dinner & Shows
4.9(18)·5 Stunden
ab$25/ Person
über Viator

Sharm el Sheikh in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Sharm el Sheikh?
Three days covers the reefs and desert on day one, Dahab and the Colored Canyon on day two, and a flight to the Pyramids of Giza on day three — combining the Red Sea, Sinai and ancient Egypt.
What is the best day trip from Sharm el Sheikh for 3 days?
The snorkelling cruise is the most scenic, the desert safari the most fun, and the Cairo Pyramids flight the most iconic; all are rewarding.
How do I plan a 3-day Sharm el Sheikh itinerary?
Spend day one on reefs and desert, day two at Dahab and the Colored Canyon, and day three flying to Cairo for the Pyramids, booking the flight trips ahead.

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