Once you hear the word Egypt, you might remember that this place is also a land that’s located next to the Red Sea. One of the best tourist destinations is Sharm El Sheik. There are 7 most popular tours in Sharm El Sheik which are pleasing for your memorable vacation in Egypt.
Most destinations in Sharm El Sheik is about diving. It has a lot of spot to dive and see how beautiful the coral reefs underwater of the Red Sea. If you’re visit this place, here are destinations which aren’t only about the sea but also the crowd.
7 Most Popular Tours in Sharm El Sheik
1. Shark and Yolanda reef
This site is a must visit once you come to Sharm El Sheik. This is the most famous site to dive in Egypt. The location is very nice because of clear water and coral pillars named Shark and Yolanda. Divers will be very satisfied to see coral 40 meters in diameter.
Besides Shark and Yolanda corals, there is a beautiful corak garden which gives you a sight of multi-colored corals. It is such a sea-scape, even better than the sea. Not only corals, divers will find a lot of turtles under the water. It’s safe area as long as the tourist know how to dive.
2. Naama Bay
Visiting a bay in Egypt becomes one of the must to do lists and take Naama Bay in your consideration. Naama Bay has white sand and is a great place to sunbathe in Egypt. It isn’t as hot as you might think. The swaying palm trees on the beach will accompany your having fun there.
It’s pleasant to visit since the place supports your vacation. The resorts, restaurants, local and international cafes, even souvenirs stores are available nearby. It is a main tourist spot in Sharm El Sheikh. The facilities at the beach are completed with loungers and shades.
Diving in Naama Bay is quite impossible since the underwater doesn’t offer special sights such as coral or beautiful fishes. However, you can swim at the beach until the boundary on the water. This place is summer-ever, since the location is in tropical place.
3. The Blue Hole
About 100 km from the center of Sharm El Sheik, there’s a tourist spot named the Blue Hole. This site is very popular among divers in the world. As the name given, there’s a hole under the water and the divers who are professional might find this destination interesting to visit.
The sinkhole is deep and there’s a limited depth to go down. At the blue hole, there are some underwater creatures which are rare. They are not living outside the blue hole, and this is why some divers are brave to go down. The sighting is totally incredible.
The blue hole location isn’t too far from the shore. Around the blue hole, it’s an area to snorkel. There are plenty of fish under water and beautiful corals. Make sure you are a great diver in case you decide to go for the blue hole or else just stay out around it.
4. Sharm Old Market
If you are coming to Sharm El Sheik, then Sharm Old Market is a place to buy a lot of things as souvenirs before going home. This old market isn’t only a good place for tourists but also locals. There are bazaar area which sells a lot of Middle East merchandise from lamps to shisha.
It opens full day and there are a lot of restaurants at the market as well. The restaurants mostly sell the best Middle East dishes, especially Egypt specialty. Shopping and browsing the whole market will give you best experience since you are in the crowd with locals.
The best thing about this market is they are selling the cheap stuff, even the food. There’s a particular area which will show you how to cook some Middle East dishes traditionally. With Arabic vibes, they charge you on the level as the locals. That’s why it’s a great place to eat.
5. Colored canyons
Colored canyons is one of top destinations in Sharm El Sheik. With only two-hour driving, the tourists will enjoy the best sighting of multi-layered colors of rock here. It is in Sinai hills, which is a popular site in Egypt as a religious site as well as a natural place to visit.
You might need a guide to visit this place because it’s a very large area. Your eyes are blessed with pinkish rocks which form super high walls on the left and right sides. This natural attraction is always crowded by the visitors. Explore colored canyons in the morning to get the best view.
6. Ras Mohammed National Park
Visiting Sharm El Sheikh, then you have to go to Ras Mohammed National Park. This is a well-known tourist destination in Egypt with a lot of dive sites. It’s only about 38 kilometers away from Sharm El Sheikh. Besides diving sites, there’s mangrove forest as well.
Strolling around this national park is also a pleasing activity if you are not into diving. Ras Mohammed National Park is gaining popularity because of high-care for their coral collections. There’s a shark observatory to visit in case you don’t like swimming near the red sea.
7. Ras Um Sid Reef
Another best place to snorkeling in Egypt is Ras Um Sid which is sited in Ras Um Sid beach. It’s a charming destination for tourists. It’s not only about the beach and the reefs underwater, but also the vibes at the beach. It has a lighthouse by the beach and you can go up there.
The location for diving and snorkeling are great for divers and non-divers. Even though you are not professional and experienced, it’s not scary at all. It’s a pleasing place to see colorful corals and the underwater isn’t deep. There will be an operator to guide you.
Those are the places you shouldn’t miss during your trip in Sharm El Sheik. To get the best experience, plan your trip with Exodus Travel.
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