Sharm El Sheikh excursion prices: the complete table
Sharm El Sheikh excursion prices: the complete, up-to-date table of every tour, from Ras Mohammed to Cairo. Real local prices vs OTAs and hotel desks.
Escursioni Sharm publishes the real prices of excursions in Sharm El Sheikh, verified in October 2026 with local operators and international platforms: the complete table to understand what each tour really costs, before you even board the plane. The bottom line is simple: booking with local operators costs on average 30-50% less than OTAs and the excursion desks in the resorts.
Comparison table of all excursions
| Excursion | Local price | OTA/hotel price | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo by plane | €200-210 | from $300 | Full day |
| Cairo by bus | €50-60 | from $101 | 22-24 hours |
| Luxor by plane | €205-225 | $373-440 | Full day |
| Petra day trip | €220-248 | — | 18-20 hours |
| PADI Open Water course | €330-360 | €350-500 | 3-4 days |
| Intro dive | €25-53 | $40-60 | Half day |
| Ras Mohammed by boat | €25-40 | $28-30 | Full day |
| Ras Mohammed by land | €16-18 | — | Half day |
| Tiran Island | €26-40 | — | Full day |
| Quad safari (3h) | €10-30 | $25-30 | ~3 hours |
| Bedouin dinner | €20-40 | — | Evening |
| Mount Sinai + St Catherine | €22-40 | — | Night + morning |
| Parasailing | — | $25-50 | ~1 hour |
| Glass-bottom boat | — | $10-25 | 1-2 hours |
| Airport transfer | €10-20 | — | Per ride |
Indicative prices verified in October 2026: they vary by season and operator. OTA prices are in dollars because the platforms sell in USD; the real comparison depends on the day's exchange rate.
Why local prices are lower
It is not magic: it is the chain of mark-ups. The big platforms keep 20-30% of the price from the operator, who in turn loads on their margin; resort desks add their own commission. Booking directly with a local operator removes the middle steps: same tour, same coach, same guide — lower price. Our job is to select verified operators and connect you, with no deposits.
How much to budget for a week in Sharm
An honest per-person estimate:
- Beach holiday (Ras Mohammed or Tiran + quad safari + Bedouin dinner): about €55-110.
- Sea + culture (adding Cairo by bus): about €105-170.
- With the high-ticket trips (Cairo or Luxor by plane): €260-330 per head.
- Full diving immersion (PADI course + a boat trip): about €355-400.
For a couple, the typical total excursion spend over a week is €200-400; with a high-ticket flight trip it goes beyond €500. These are field-verified figures, not theoretical estimates: the detail of every single item is in the table above and in the pages dedicated to each excursion.
How to pay and when to book
With Escursioni Sharm you pay no deposit: you confirm via WhatsApp and pay on site, in cash (euros and dollars are accepted everywhere) or by the methods agreed with the operator. Boat and desert excursions can be booked even 1-2 days ahead; for Cairo and Luxor by plane, Petra and the PADI course allow 3-7 days, more in high season (October-April, Christmas and Easter). Most travellers book at least 3 days ahead: do the same and travel with peace of mind.
How to read the price ranges
You will almost always see a range rather than a single figure: it is the most honest way to present prices in Sharm. The range depends on concrete factors — season, number of participants (groups pay less per head), pick-up point, inclusions such as lunch or park entry fees, and negotiation. The price that counts is the one the operator confirms in writing on WhatsApp before departure: that is your final price, with no surprises on site.
High season and holidays: what changes
Between October and April — and especially at Christmas, New Year and Easter — European demand concentrates and seats on the most popular excursions shrink: domestic flights to Cairo and Luxor first of all. Prices tend to stay within the same ranges, but availability thins out: in high season book flight trips at least a week ahead. In summer, with fewer European tourists, availability is wide and there is a bit more room to negotiate.
Diving prices: the dedicated page
For the diving world (dive trips, packages, courses, try dives) we have created a dedicated comparison: diving prices in Sharm El Sheikh.
Book with no prepayment — we connect you with verified local operators in Sharm El Sheikh and you pay on site on the day of the excursion.