Day Trips & Tours from Sharm el Sheikh
The Sinai and beyond open up from Sharm el Sheikh: the sacred Mount Sinai and St Catherine’s Monastery, the rose-red city of Petra in Jordan by ferry or flight, the temples of Cairo and Luxor, and even a Nile cruise. Most tours include transport and a guide.
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Day Trips in Sharm el Sheikh — FAQ
What are the best day trips from Sharm el Sheikh?
Top trips are Cairo and the Pyramids, Luxor’s temples, the Dahab Blue Hole and Colored Canyon, Mount Sinai and St Catherine’s Monastery, and even Petra in Jordan.
Can you visit Mount Sinai from Sharm el Sheikh?
Yes — overnight or early-morning tours climb Mount Sinai for sunrise and visit St Catherine’s Monastery, one of the world’s oldest, at the foot of the holy mountain.
Can you visit Petra from Sharm el Sheikh?
Yes — day trips to Petra in Jordan run from Sharm el Sheikh by fast ferry across the Gulf of Aqaba or by flight, taking in the rose-red city, though it’s a long day.