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Red Sea & Sinai tours — reef, wreck and mountain

Hurghada’s coral reefs, the SS Thistlegorm wreck, and Mount Sinai’s sunrise — on 100% private tours with a Ministry-licensed local guide.

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Why the Red Sea & Sinai

Reef, wreck and mountain, in one region

Nowhere else in Egypt packs this much contrast into one coastline. Hurghada is the easy, value-friendly base — 40km of resort coastline and Orange Bay’s shallow coral gardens, 3–4 hours from Luxor and the natural end to any Nile cruise. Sharm El-Sheikh and the Sinai side deliver the serious diving: Ras Mohammed National Park, the Straits of Tiran, and the SS Thistlegorm — a WWII wreck consistently ranked among the world’s top-10 dives.

And inland, Mount Sinai has nothing to do with the reef at all: a 2,285m sunrise hike to where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments, with St. Catherine’s Monastery — in continuous operation since the 4th century CE — at its foot.

You don’t need to dive to enjoy any of it. Shallow coral is snorkel-accessible with excellent visibility, glass-bottom boats work for non-swimmers, and Hurghada in particular is built for families.

Maro Saeed — Tour Consultant & Travel Advisor
“Guests plan the whole trip around temples, then tell me afterwards that floating over Orange Bay’s reef was the moment they stopped taking photos and just looked. Don’t skip this half of Egypt.”
Maro Saeed · Tour Consultant & Travel Advisor · with the team since 2013
Red Sea & Sinai tours

Snorkel, dive, or add the mountain

The most-booked shapes — every one fully customisable.

The best of the coast

Eight essential Red Sea & Sinai experiences

What your Ministry-licensed guide can show you at each — context and timing no self-guided trip replicates.

Hurghada — Red Sea Mainland

Egypt’s largest Red Sea resort — 40km of coastline. Orange Bay on the Giftun Islands is often called the “Maldives of Egypt”, and it’s the natural add-on after any Nile cruise.

Ras Mohammed National Park

Egypt’s first marine national park, at the southern tip of Sinai — Shark Reef, Yolanda Reef and Anemone City among the most celebrated dive sites on Earth.

SS Thistlegorm Wreck

A British cargo ship sunk by bombers in 1941, resting 30m down with motorcycles and military vehicles still in the hold — consistently ranked a top-10 world dive.

Straits of Tiran

Four legendary reefs in the strait between Sinai and Saudi Arabia — hammerhead sharks, manta rays and vast shoals of barracuda.

Blue Hole, Dahab

Egypt’s most legendary dive site — a vertical sinkhole dropping 130m, with a shallow rim that makes for incredible snorkelling too.

Mount Sinai & St. Catherine’s

A 2,285m mountain where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments — the sunrise hike is extraordinary, and the monastery below has run since the 4th century CE.

Eastern & Sinai Desert Safaris

Quad biking, 4x4 runs, camel rides and Bedouin village dinners under the stars, from Hurghada’s Eastern Desert or Sharm’s Sinai Desert.

Dolphin Reef & Giftun Islands

Snorkelling with wild dolphins in their natural environment at Dolphin Reef — and shallow, beginner-perfect coral gardens at Orange Bay.

Planning your visit

Practical tips for Red Sea & Sinai tours

Getting here

From CairoBoth Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh have international airports with direct flights of about 1 hour.
From LuxorHurghada is 3–4 hours by road — the natural conclusion to a Nile cruise itinerary.
To St. Catherine’sAbout 2–2.5 hours from Sharm by private vehicle; the Mount Sinai sunrise hike departs around midnight for a 2–3-hour ascent.

Who it suits

Non-diversShallow coral is excellent for snorkelling, with glass-bottom boats and semi-submarines available at every skill level.
FamiliesHurghada especially — calm shallow bays, water parks, dolphin shows and Orange Bay’s gentle, clear shallows for children.
Combining with the NileOur most popular complete itinerary: 2 days Cairo + a 4-night Nile cruise + 3 days Hurghada — temples and reef in one trip.
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  • Ministry-licensed local guides
  • Boats, equipment & fees included
  • Beginner-friendly options too
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Answers

Red Sea & Sinai tours — questions & answers

What is the best diving in Egypt?
Egypt’s finest diving concentrates around Sharm El-Sheikh: Ras Mohammed National Park, the SS Thistlegorm wreck, and the Straits of Tiran are all world-class. Hurghada offers excellent diving at the Giftun Islands and Sha’ab Abu Nuhas. Dahab’s Blue Hole is legendary, and Marsa Alam in the south is particularly pristine.
Can non-divers enjoy the Red Sea?
Absolutely. The Red Sea’s shallow coral reefs are extraordinary for snorkelling, visible from the surface with excellent visibility. Glass-bottom boat tours, semi-submarine experiences and guided snorkelling trips are available at every skill level — Hurghada’s Orange Bay (Giftun Islands) is particularly beginner-friendly.
How do I get from Cairo to Hurghada or Sharm El-Sheikh?
Both cities have international airports with direct flights from Cairo, about 1 hour. Hurghada is also reachable by road from Luxor (3–4 hours), making it an ideal end to a Nile cruise itinerary. Sharm El-Sheikh sits on the Sinai Peninsula with its own international airport.
Can I visit Mount Sinai and St. Catherine’s Monastery from Sharm?
Yes — St. Catherine’s Monastery is about 2–2.5 hours from Sharm El-Sheikh by private vehicle. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site still operated by Greek Orthodox monks, housing one of the world’s oldest libraries. The Mount Sinai sunrise hike departs around midnight for a 2–3-hour ascent.
Is the Red Sea suitable for families with children?
Yes — especially Hurghada. Its shallow, calm bays are ideal for children learning to swim and snorkel, and glass-bottom boats provide underwater viewing without getting in the water. Orange Bay has gentle, clear shallows perfect for families, and Hurghada also has water parks and dolphin shows.
How much does a Hurghada or Sharm El-Sheikh tour cost?
Private Hurghada snorkelling day trips start from $75 per person at Orange Bay (Giftun Islands), including boat, guide and fees. An overnight tour to St. Catherine’s Monastery and Mount Sinai from Sharm El-Sheikh starts from $450 per person. Diving day trips and multi-night Red Sea packages are arranged on request and itemised in your quote.
Can I combine a Nile cruise with a Hurghada stay?
Yes — this is our most popular complete Egypt itinerary. Hurghada is just 3–4 hours by road from Luxor, the natural conclusion to a Nile cruise. A typical combination: 2 days Cairo, a 4-night Nile cruise (Luxor to Aswan), and 3 days in Hurghada — covering the Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Nile temples and the reef in one seamless trip.
What is included in a Red Sea or Sinai tour?
A Ministry-licensed local guide for all included excursions, a private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers, boat trips for snorkelling, entrance fees to all included sites, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Accommodation can be arranged separately or as part of a combined Nile-and-Red-Sea itinerary — itemised in your quote.

Who plans your trip: every Red Sea and Sinai itinerary is designed by our Cairo-based team led by Maro Saeed, Tour Consultant & Travel Advisor — one contact from first message to departure.

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