5 Places To go in Sharm El Sheikh


Sharm El Sheikh is increasingly becoming more and more popular each year with thousands of visitors from all over the world all year round, including winter. It is a place worth visiting over and over again for it offers a lot of exciting experience so rest assured that there won't be a room for boredom.

Below are the top 5 places to go in Sharm El Sheik. Be sure to never miss these sites.

I hope this article will help you achieve a holiday full of excitement.

1. Abu Gallum and the Blue Hole

Abu Gallum Nature is one of the astounding sites in Sharm El Sheikh the same as Blue Hole, which is surrounded by coral and has a depth of 260 meters. You will be pickup from you place of accommodation by a jeep or bus and you will be toured across the rugged desert to Abu Gallum Nature. You will then be taken by Bedouin people with camels to take you along the Beach to the Blue Hole. Here you can snorkel for awhile before you have a delicious fish lunch in the Bedoiun Tent. After lunch you can explore the Blue Hole a little more before your departure for your last stop Dahab city. Here you can explore there unusual gift and souvenir shops.

2. Ras Mohammed By Boat

This Tour is completely different from Ras Mohammed by Car as there is more snorkeling involved. A bus or transportation provided by your agency will pick you up from your Hotel or Apartment and will take you to Naama bay for you to rent snorkeling equipment if needed. You will then be boarding the jets of Naama Bay. The trip includes stops at three stunning snorkeling spots. The tour is lunch inclusive.

3. Ras Mohammed National Park by Jeep

Egypt's first National Park is one of the world's most beautiful tourist spots. It is also known as Jewel in the Crown of the Red Sea, with over 130 types of eye-catching corals and over a 1000 species of marine life.

The National Park is also the resting place of many ship wrecks including the famous Thistlegorm.

You can also experience an exciting snorkeling in the beautiful aqua waters of the National Park. After this, your next stop is at the Blue Lagoon and Magic Lake. After these two amazing spots you are taken to see the mangroves which naturally grow on the coast line. Then it's on to see the past remains of an earthquake which split the ground many years ago. You will need your snorkeling gear with you or you can hire these at the start of the trip.

4. Mount Sinai

Mount Sinai, also called as Moses Mountain reaches 2,285 meters above sea level which can be walked up or you can take a camel up there. It is believed that this was the place where Moses received the 10 commandments from God. It's also a place to witness spectacular sunrises and sunsets and for others who want to feel a spiritual experience.

5. St Katherines Monastery and Dahab

Today, St Katherine monastery is a home to 20 Monks. Here you will find the Chapel of the Burning Bush where Moses was instructed by god to lead his people out of Egypt to Promised Land. Also you will see the Library of the monastery with its priceless collection of early Christian Manuscripts. The tour includes Lunch at the nearby Katherines Plaza Hotel.

After lunch you are taken to the city of Dahab here you can visit the interesting souvenir shops. When visiting St Katherines Monastery you will have to dress modestly, ladies no Bikinis, men T shirt or Top. Take plenty of water for your trip.

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Cheap holidays 24 is a UK based company that specializes on providing quality travel guides to ensure you an exciting travel experience. We also have a guide to Holidays in Sharm El Sheikh. Sharm El Sheikh is one of the best places for snorkeling and scuba diving activities.

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