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Red Sea coast in Sharm el-Sheikh

Egypt · The Red Sea and its coral reefs

Sharm El Sheikh

This resort at the southern tip of the Sinai peninsula is one of the world's best diving spots. The reef comes so close to shore that a mask alone is enough to see the coral.

Country
Egypt
Entry
Free Sinai Only stamp
Flight from Tashkent
5h 30m
Currency
Egyptian pound (EGP)
Tours available
1

About this place

Sharm El Sheikh sits on the Red Sea beside Ras Mohammed National Park. Naama Bay is the resort's centre, with its promenade, restaurants and shops; Nabq and Sharks Bay are quieter and better suited to families.

The water stays warm all year — +21…+23 °C even in winter — which makes Sharm one of the few 'summer' destinations available from Uzbekistan in December to February.

What to see

  • Ras Mohammed National Park — the prime spot for snorkelling and diving
  • Tiran Island — a boat trip with stops at three major reefs
  • The Naama Bay promenade — restaurants, cafés and the heart of the nightlife
  • Mount Sinai and St Catherine's Monastery — a night climb to meet the sunrise
  • A quad-bike safari in the desert and dinner in a Bedouin village
  • A one-day flight excursion to Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza

When to go

March–May and September–November are the most comfortable at +28…+32 °C. July and August are very hot (+38…+42 °C). December to February brings +22…+24 °C air with still-warm water — ideal for a winter break.

Practical information

Entry: For a stay of up to 15 days on Sinai, a free 'Sinai Only' stamp is issued at Sharm airport. Travelling on to Cairo requires a 25 USD tourist visa, which we arrange in advance.

Flights: Tashkent — Sharm El Sheikh: seasonal charters, 5 hours 30 minutes. Alternatively via Dubai or Istanbul.

Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP). Dollars are also accepted in the resorts.

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