Sharm El Sheikh Excursions: verified tours, clear prices

Escursioni Sharm connects you with verified local operators in Sharm El Sheikh, on the Red Sea: choose your excursion, book it with no prepayment and pay on site on the day itself. No online deposits, no intermediary-inflated prices: just real tours at real figures, verified in October 2026.

Sharm El Sheikh is not just beaches and resorts. It is the perfect base for some of the most sought-after experiences in all of Egypt: the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the temples of Luxor and the Valley of the Kings, the coral reefs of Ras Mohammed and Tiran Island, the Sinai desert with quad bikes and Bedouin dinners, and even Petra in Jordan. On this page you will find the complete map of what to do, how much it costs and how to book safely.

The most popular excursions from Sharm El Sheikh

The four high-value experiences that travellers book most:

• Cairo by plane — Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum in one day: about a 1-hour flight instead of 6-7 hours by bus. Indicative price €200-210 per person.
• Luxor by plane — Valley of the Kings, Karnak temple and Hatshepsut, with a flight of about 1 hour. Indicative price €205-225.
• PADI Open Water diving course — the international diving certification in 3-4 days in the Red Sea. Indicative price €330-360.
• Petra day trip — the rock-carved city in Jordan, via Taba and the Aqaba ferry. Indicative price €220-248.

Sea excursions: Ras Mohammed and Tiran Island

Ras Mohammed National Park is 30-45 minutes by boat from Sharm and is the single best-selling excursion: snorkelling on the coral reef, swim stops and, on many departures, White Island. Indicative price €25-40 per person; there is also a half-day by-land version at €16-18. Tiran Island (€26-40) is the alternative with the Jackson, Woodhouse and Thomas reefs: a full day at sea between snorkelling and relaxation. If you have never dived before, a try dive with an instructor costs €25-53 and lasts half a day.

Desert and culture: quad bikes, Bedouin dinner and Mount Sinai

The Sinai desert starts just minutes from the hotels. The quad bike safari (€10-30 for about 3 hours) runs at sunrise or sunset, the Bedouin dinner under the stars (€20-40) combines a show, tea and the desert sky, while Mount Sinai with St Catherine's Monastery (€22-40) is the night excursion to reach the summit at dawn: about 230 km, departing in the evening and back by early afternoon.

How much do excursions in Sharm El Sheikh cost

Summary table of prices verified in October 2026 (indicative: they vary by season and operator):

For the item-by-item breakdown see the complete guide to excursion prices and the diving price comparison for Sharm's diving centres.

How booking with Escursioni Sharm works

The process is simple and transparent:

1. Message us on WhatsApp or fill in the contact form with your excursion, dates and number of participants.
2. We connect you with a verified local operator who confirms availability, hotel pick-up time and the final price.
3. You book with no prepayment and pay on site, directly to the operator, on the day of the excursion.

We are not a tour operator and we do not sell packages: our job is to select reliable operators, verify the real prices and put you in touch with the people who actually run the tour. No made-up reviews, no fake urgency: if an excursion is not worth it or the timing is wrong, we tell you.

Why Sharm is the ideal base for exploring Egypt

Sharm El Sheikh sits at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, between the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba: a unique position that combines an exceptional sea with fast access to the rest of the country. The international airport (SSH) has direct flights from dozens of UK and European cities, and domestic flights reach Cairo and Luxor in about an hour: you can have breakfast at your Red Sea hotel and be standing in front of the pyramids by mid-morning. It is this combination — picture-postcard sea, desert around the corner and the great pharaonic sites an hour away by plane — that has made Sharm a favourite beach destination for British and European travellers for decades.

How much does booking through us cost

Nothing on top of the operator's price: our connection service is free for you, because we receive a commission from operators on confirmed bookings. That is why we can afford to be transparent: we publish real verified prices, we tell you when an excursion is not right for you and we never ask for a deposit. Confirmation arrives on WhatsApp with the operator's name, pick-up time and final price — and payment happens only on site.

When to go and what to know before you leave

The best season for excursions runs from October to April: temperatures between 22 and 30 °C, sea around 23-27 °C and crystal-clear water for snorkelling. In summer the heat makes trips to Cairo and the desert tiring, but the sea remains the strong point. Read more in our guides: best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh, visa and entry costs (note: the free 15-day "Sinai only" stamp is not enough for Cairo, Luxor and Petra), safety in Sharm, things to do in Sharm El Sheikh and Sharm nightlife.

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