12 days in Sharm El Sheikh Itinerary

An enviable location on the southern end of the Sinai Peninsula and year-round warm weather boost tourism in Sharm El Sheikh and make it one of Egypt's premier travel destinations.

The Heavenly Cathedral and St. Catherine's Monastery will appeal to history buffs. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Ras Um Sid and Mall Darya. Change things up with these side-trips from Sharm El Sheikh: Dahab (Coral Reefs, Wadi Zaghara, &more), Hurghada (Mosque El Mina Masjid, Omo Gamaar, &more) and Bibliotheca Alexandrina El Gouna (in El Gouna). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Sharm Papyrus Museum, take an in-depth tour of King Tut Museum, hunt for treasures at Old Market, and kick back and relax at Mangrove Beach.

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In December, daytime highs in Sharm El Sheikh are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.