How much does a Sharm El Sheikh excursion cost?

Pricing depends on the itinerary, group size and season – tell us your dates and we'll send an exact, all-in quote. Every Discovery Tours Egypt excursion is private and all-inclusive: a licensed Egyptologist guide, air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup and drop-off, and all listed entry fees. There are no hidden add-ons at the sites.

Are your Sharm El Sheikh excursions private?

Yes. Every excursion we run is fully private – just your party, your own Egyptologist guide and your own driver. Nothing is shared with strangers, and the pace, stops and timing are tailored to you on the day.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off at your Sharm El Sheikh hotel (or Nile cruise dock, where relevant) are included at no extra cost. Your guide meets you in the lobby; if your plans change, the local office that arranged the excursion can adjust it on the day.

When is the best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?

October to April is the most comfortable season, with warm days and cool evenings ideal for sightseeing. May to September is hotter, so excursions start early to beat the midday heat – and you'll often find fewer crowds and lower prices. We run excursions in Sharm El Sheikh year-round.

Is it safe, and are families welcome?

Yes on both counts. We've operated in Egypt since 1988 from offices nationwide, with 24/7 in-country support, and excursions run with our own vetted guides and drivers. Families are very welcome – guides adjust the pace and content for children, and we can arrange car seats and shorter itineraries.

Excursions departing from Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm El Sheikh Excursions

Cairo by flight, St Catherine's Monastery & Mount Sinai sunrise climb

LengthFull & half day

From£35 / person

PickupHotel included

GuideEgyptologist

By the Discovery Tours Egypt desk

Sharm's geography opens up a different Egypt. St Catherine's Monastery, the world's oldest continuously inhabited Christian monastery, sits in a granite valley two hours away – close enough for a morning excursion. Mount Sinai summit walks start at 2am to reach the peak in time for sunrise. For travellers who want the Pyramids without the flight, the Coloured Canyon is a coral-red desert canyon two hours inland.

The best excursion in Sharm El Sheikh is the one you don't have to organise yourself. We've been arranging them, in this country, since 1988.

Discovery Tours Egypt · since 1988

What you'll see

Sharm El Sheikh, in the order that makes sense

A full day comfortably covers two or three of the stops below – your guide tailors the mix to your pace, interests and the season.

Cairo & the Pyramids by air

Sharm's distance from Cairo is no obstacle: a dawn flight has you at the Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum by mid-morning, back on the Red Sea by night. The whole headline, in a single day.

full dayDay return by air

St Catherine's Monastery

The world's oldest continuously inhabited Christian monastery, at the foot of Mount Sinai, guarding the site of the Burning Bush and one of the greatest libraries of antiquity. A granite-valley drive into the Sinai interior.

~half daySinai interior

Mount Sinai sunrise climb

The pre-dawn walk up the mountain where Moses received the Commandments, timed to reach the 2,285-metre summit as the sun breaks over the Sinai ranges. Cold, steep and genuinely moving.

overnightPre-dawn climb

Ras Mohammed snorkelling

Egypt's first national park, where the reef wall drops into the blue and turtles, jacks and clouds of anthias gather. Among the finest snorkelling and diving on the planet, an easy boat day from Sharm.

~6 hrsMarine national park

Coloured Canyon

A narrow sandstone gorge near Nuweiba, its walls banded red, gold and violet – a cool, otherworldly walk inland and a long but rewarding day from the coast.

~half dayNear Nuweiba

Every Sharm El Sheikh excursions

Ways to spend the day

Every private, fully-guided excursion we run here – hotel or Nile-cruise pickup included, priced in GBP, all-in.

Ras Mohammed Snorkelling by Yacht from Sharm el-Sheikh

A half-day snorkelling trip to Ras Mohammed National Park from Sharm el-Sheikh aboard a yacht. Ras Mohammed is a government-designated marine reserve with coral reefs and abundant marine life. We board at Sharm el-Sheikh Marina and run departures timed to reduce congestion at the popular sites. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and do not operate coach-based, bus-style snorkel excursions. Expect limited shade on deck and variable sea conditions; sea-sickness can affect some guests. We provide snorkel kit, a marine guide, basic safety brief and direction for reef-friendly swimming.

On request

Know before you go

The practical bits

What to wear

Cover shoulders and knees for mosques and churches. Closed, comfortable shoes – you'll cross uneven stone and sand.

Tipping

Around £2–4 a day for your guide is standard, and a little for the driver. Never obligatory – your excursion price is complete.

Heat & water

Carry 1.5L minimum. Sites are in full sun by 10am – the early start isn't just about crowds, it's about comfort.

Cameras & fees

A few sites charge a separate camera fee at the gate; some interiors are extra. Standard site entry is always included.

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