Top Attractions in Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh is best known for its Red Sea coastline, but a rewarding stay can include much more than your resort. Coastal landscapes, an atmospheric market, striking mosque architecture and lively evening destinations all offer different reasons to explore.
This guide focuses on places worth visiting in and around Sharm El Sheikh. Choose a few that suit your interests, then leave enough time to enjoy them rather than trying to fit the entire destination into one hurried day.
1. Ras Mohammed National Park
South of Sharm El Sheikh, Ras Mohammed brings together desert scenery, coastal views and the underwater world that makes this region so memorable. It is a natural choice if you want a day focused on the sea and landscape rather than shopping or city sightseeing.
Choose between a land excursion and a boat programme. A land visit focuses on accessible locations within the park, while a boat trip is planned around marine stops and time on the water. These are different experiences, so compare the actual itinerary before booking.
Some boat programmes include White Island. Access depends on the itinerary, sea conditions and the state of the sandbank, so it should not be treated as a guaranteed stop on every Ras Mohammed outing.
2. Old Market and Old Sharm
The Old Market is a good place to experience a busier, more commercial side of Sharm beyond the resort grounds. Shops selling souvenirs, spices and holiday essentials sit alongside cafés and restaurants, making it easy to combine browsing with a meal.
Give yourself time to walk around rather than treating the market as a quick photograph stop. It works well for an evening visit, particularly if you want shopping, dinner and a look at the surrounding streets in one outing.
3. Al Sahaba Mosque
Al Sahaba Mosque is one of Sharm El Sheikh's most recognisable architectural landmarks. Its domes, minarets and detailed exterior make it a focal point of the Old Market area and a memorable subject for photographs.
Combine the mosque exterior with your market visit rather than arranging a separate journey. If you would like to enter, check visitor access locally and respect worship times, dress requirements and any photography instructions.
4. SOHO Square
SOHO Square, in the White Knight Bay area beside the Savoy resort, is an appealing option for an organised evening out. Restaurants, cafés and entertainment venues are gathered around a pedestrian setting, with the dancing fountain as a central feature.
It suits couples planning dinner and families looking for an evening away from their hotel. Specific activities, performances and fountain timings should be checked for your visit, especially if one attraction is your main reason for going.
Plan dinner and any paid activities separately from the transfer. Arriving at SOHO does not automatically include a restaurant booking or admission to its individual venues.
5. Naama Bay
Naama Bay is a familiar part of Sharm El Sheikh for visitors who enjoy a combination of seaside surroundings, cafés, restaurants and shopping. It offers a different setting from the Old Market and can make a relaxed stop during a city outing.
Visit for a walk and a meal, or choose it as your evening destination. If spending time on the beach is important, check the access arrangements for your chosen beach or venue rather than assuming every stretch is freely accessible.
6. Sharm El Sheikh Museum
The Sharm El Sheikh Museum adds a cultural dimension to a holiday usually centred on the coast. Its collections introduce Egyptian history and civilisation, making it worth considering if you enjoy museums or want more context for a wider Egypt itinerary.
It is also a useful choice when you prefer an indoor visit to another outdoor excursion. Check current opening arrangements and admission before planning the day. A guided visit can be requested separately.
7. Coastal Bays and Reef Areas
Sharm's bays are part of the attraction themselves. White Knight Bay, Sharks Bay and the coastline around Hadaba and Ras Um El Seid offer different coastal settings for a beach visit, sea views or time near the reefs.
The experience depends on the specific beach, hotel or activity provider. Beach access, swimming entry and snorkelling conditions vary, so choose an actual venue or organised programme rather than relying on the bay name alone.
8. Nabq Protectorate
Nabq offers another perspective on South Sinai's coastal environment. It is worth considering if you are interested in natural landscapes and want to explore beyond the main shopping and entertainment areas.
Nabq Protectorate is not the same as simply visiting a resort in Nabq Bay. Ask about a specific excursion, the accessible route and the planned stops. Access and local conditions need to be checked when arranging the visit.
Choose Attractions Around Your Interests
Nature and Coast
Start with Ras Mohammed, consider a planned Nabq excursion and choose a coastal venue for sea views. Give outdoor visits enough time rather than combining too many distant stops in one day.
Culture and Shopping
Start with the Sharm El Sheikh Museum, then explore the Old Market and Al Sahaba Mosque exterior. This combination brings history, architecture and local shopping into a varied city itinerary.
Relaxed Evenings
Choose SOHO Square, Naama Bay or the Old Market for dinner and a walk. Pick one main evening destination so you can enjoy the atmosphere without spending the night between pickups.
A Practical Sharm El Sheikh City Outing
For a first visit, a manageable city programme can include the museum, followed by the Old Market and Al Sahaba Mosque exterior, with time for dinner before returning to your hotel.
Alternatively, keep the outing shorter and visit just the Old Market, or arrange an evening transfer to SOHO Square. Your hotel location, preferred pace and chosen venues should shape the route.
Keep Ras Mohammed and other substantial nature excursions as separate programmes. They deserve more time than a brief stop within a busy city itinerary.
Getting Between Sharm El Sheikh Attractions
Sharm El Sheikh's hotel areas and attractions are spread along the coast. A private transfer works well for one destination, while a car and driver arrangement can suit an itinerary with several agreed stops.
Camel Transfers & Tours can arrange transport around your chosen places. Tell us whether you need a return pickup, waiting time or a guide. Transport, guided touring and admission tickets are separate unless listed together in your quotation.
Explore our sightseeing and attraction transfers or plan a personalised itinerary with our team.
Sharm El Sheikh Attractions FAQs
Which attractions should I prioritise on a first visit?
A varied starting selection is Ras Mohammed for nature, the Old Market and Al Sahaba Mosque for a city outing, and SOHO Square for an evening visit. Add the museum if Egyptian history interests you.
Can I visit the Old Market and Al Sahaba Mosque together?
Yes. The mosque is in the Old Market area, so its exterior can be included in the same outing. Interior access depends on local visitor arrangements and worship times.
Is SOHO Square in Nabq Bay?
SOHO Square is in the White Knight Bay area beside the Savoy resort. Give the exact venue name when arranging transport rather than requesting a general transfer to Nabq.
Should I visit Ras Mohammed by land or boat?
Choose a land excursion for a programme focused on accessible park locations and coastal scenery. Choose a boat trip for time on the water and organised marine activities. Compare the listed stops and inclusions.
Are all beaches open to visitors?
No. Access depends on the beach, hotel or venue. Check entry arrangements and any charges before travelling to a particular coastal location.
Can you arrange a private city tour?
Yes. Send your hotel, preferred date and places you want to visit. Tell us whether you need transport only or a guided programme, and we will prepare the appropriate quotation.
Plan Your Sharm El Sheikh Sightseeing
Choose your places, tell us your preferred pace and let us arrange the journeys. Send your hotel, date, passenger count and whether you would like a guide for a personal quotation.
Plan Your Visit on WhatsAppSending an enquiry does not confirm a booking.
We will agree the itinerary, inclusions and price on WhatsApp.
We will share the payment link where applicable and confirm your booking once the agreed requirements are completed.
More Egypt Travel Guides
Visit our Egypt Travel & Transfer Guides for practical advice on private transfers, hotel areas and exploring South Sinai.
Top Attractions in Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh is best known for its Red Sea coastline, but a rewarding stay can include much more than your resort. Coastal landscapes, an atmospheric market, striking mosque architecture and lively evening destinations all offer different reasons to explore.
This guide focuses on places worth visiting in and around Sharm El Sheikh. Choose a few that suit your interests, then leave enough time to enjoy them rather than trying to fit the entire destination into one hurried day.
1. Ras Mohammed National Park
South of Sharm El Sheikh, Ras Mohammed brings together desert scenery, coastal views and the underwater world that makes this region so memorable. It is a natural choice if you want a day focused on the sea and landscape rather than shopping or city sightseeing.
Choose between a land excursion and a boat programme. A land visit focuses on accessible locations within the park, while a boat trip is planned around marine stops and time on the water. These are different experiences, so compare the actual itinerary before booking.
Some boat programmes include White Island. Access depends on the itinerary, sea conditions and the state of the sandbank, so it should not be treated as a guaranteed stop on every Ras Mohammed outing.
2. Old Market and Old Sharm
The Old Market is a good place to experience a busier, more commercial side of Sharm beyond the resort grounds. Shops selling souvenirs, spices and holiday essentials sit alongside cafés and restaurants, making it easy to combine browsing with a meal.
Give yourself time to walk around rather than treating the market as a quick photograph stop. It works well for an evening visit, particularly if you want shopping, dinner and a look at the surrounding streets in one outing.
3. Al Sahaba Mosque
Al Sahaba Mosque is one of Sharm El Sheikh's most recognisable architectural landmarks. Its domes, minarets and detailed exterior make it a focal point of the Old Market area and a memorable subject for photographs.
Combine the mosque exterior with your market visit rather than arranging a separate journey. If you would like to enter, check visitor access locally and respect worship times, dress requirements and any photography instructions.
4. SOHO Square
SOHO Square, in the White Knight Bay area beside the Savoy resort, is an appealing option for an organised evening out. Restaurants, cafés and entertainment venues are gathered around a pedestrian setting, with the dancing fountain as a central feature.
It suits couples planning dinner and families looking for an evening away from their hotel. Specific activities, performances and fountain timings should be checked for your visit, especially if one attraction is your main reason for going.
Plan dinner and any paid activities separately from the transfer. Arriving at SOHO does not automatically include a restaurant booking or admission to its individual venues.
5. Naama Bay
Naama Bay is a familiar part of Sharm El Sheikh for visitors who enjoy a combination of seaside surroundings, cafés, restaurants and shopping. It offers a different setting from the Old Market and can make a relaxed stop during a city outing.
Visit for a walk and a meal, or choose it as your evening destination. If spending time on the beach is important, check the access arrangements for your chosen beach or venue rather than assuming every stretch is freely accessible.
6. Sharm El Sheikh Museum
The Sharm El Sheikh Museum adds a cultural dimension to a holiday usually centred on the coast. Its collections introduce Egyptian history and civilisation, making it worth considering if you enjoy museums or want more context for a wider Egypt itinerary.
It is also a useful choice when you prefer an indoor visit to another outdoor excursion. Check current opening arrangements and admission before planning the day. A guided visit can be requested separately.
7. Coastal Bays and Reef Areas
Sharm's bays are part of the attraction themselves. White Knight Bay, Sharks Bay and the coastline around Hadaba and Ras Um El Seid offer different coastal settings for a beach visit, sea views or time near the reefs.
The experience depends on the specific beach, hotel or activity provider. Beach access, swimming entry and snorkelling conditions vary, so choose an actual venue or organised programme rather than relying on the bay name alone.
8. Nabq Protectorate
Nabq offers another perspective on South Sinai's coastal environment. It is worth considering if you are interested in natural landscapes and want to explore beyond the main shopping and entertainment areas.
Nabq Protectorate is not the same as simply visiting a resort in Nabq Bay. Ask about a specific excursion, the accessible route and the planned stops. Access and local conditions need to be checked when arranging the visit.
Choose Attractions Around Your Interests
Nature and Coast
Start with Ras Mohammed, consider a planned Nabq excursion and choose a coastal venue for sea views. Give outdoor visits enough time rather than combining too many distant stops in one day.
Culture and Shopping
Start with the Sharm El Sheikh Museum, then explore the Old Market and Al Sahaba Mosque exterior. This combination brings history, architecture and local shopping into a varied city itinerary.
Relaxed Evenings
Choose SOHO Square, Naama Bay or the Old Market for dinner and a walk. Pick one main evening destination so you can enjoy the atmosphere without spending the night between pickups.
A Practical Sharm El Sheikh City Outing
For a first visit, a manageable city programme can include the museum, followed by the Old Market and Al Sahaba Mosque exterior, with time for dinner before returning to your hotel.
Alternatively, keep the outing shorter and visit just the Old Market, or arrange an evening transfer to SOHO Square. Your hotel location, preferred pace and chosen venues should shape the route.
Keep Ras Mohammed and other substantial nature excursions as separate programmes. They deserve more time than a brief stop within a busy city itinerary.
Getting Between Sharm El Sheikh Attractions
Sharm El Sheikh's hotel areas and attractions are spread along the coast. A private transfer works well for one destination, while a car and driver arrangement can suit an itinerary with several agreed stops.
Camel Transfers & Tours can arrange transport around your chosen places. Tell us whether you need a return pickup, waiting time or a guide. Transport, guided touring and admission tickets are separate unless listed together in your quotation.
Explore our sightseeing and attraction transfers or plan a personalised itinerary with our team.
Sharm El Sheikh Attractions FAQs
Which attractions should I prioritise on a first visit?
A varied starting selection is Ras Mohammed for nature, the Old Market and Al Sahaba Mosque for a city outing, and SOHO Square for an evening visit. Add the museum if Egyptian history interests you.
Can I visit the Old Market and Al Sahaba Mosque together?
Yes. The mosque is in the Old Market area, so its exterior can be included in the same outing. Interior access depends on local visitor arrangements and worship times.
Is SOHO Square in Nabq Bay?
SOHO Square is in the White Knight Bay area beside the Savoy resort. Give the exact venue name when arranging transport rather than requesting a general transfer to Nabq.
Should I visit Ras Mohammed by land or boat?
Choose a land excursion for a programme focused on accessible park locations and coastal scenery. Choose a boat trip for time on the water and organised marine activities. Compare the listed stops and inclusions.
Are all beaches open to visitors?
No. Access depends on the beach, hotel or venue. Check entry arrangements and any charges before travelling to a particular coastal location.
Can you arrange a private city tour?
Yes. Send your hotel, preferred date and places you want to visit. Tell us whether you need transport only or a guided programme, and we will prepare the appropriate quotation.
Plan Your Sharm El Sheikh Sightseeing
Choose your places, tell us your preferred pace and let us arrange the journeys. Send your hotel, date, passenger count and whether you would like a guide for a personal quotation.
Plan Your Visit on WhatsAppSending an enquiry does not confirm a booking.
We will agree the itinerary, inclusions and price on WhatsApp.
We will share the payment link where applicable and confirm your booking once the agreed requirements are completed.
More Egypt Travel Guides
Visit our Egypt Travel & Transfer Guides for practical advice on private transfers, hotel areas and exploring South Sinai.