Things to Do in Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm El Sheikh blends reef-and-resort relaxation with real adventure on its doorstep. From legendary dive sites to desert safaris and Sinai's holy mountain, here are the best things to do. Reviewed June 2026.

What are the top things to do in Sharm El Sheikh?

The headline experiences are reef snorkeling and diving, boat trips to Ras Mohammed and Tiran, desert safaris, and Sinai day trips. Together they cover the four reasons people come: reefs, resort, desert, and Sinai. Plan them all from the Sharm El Sheikh excursions guide.

Best reef and boat activities

The reefs are Sharm's signature:

• Ras Mohammed National Park — see the Ras Mohammed National Park guide and book the Sharm El Sheikh White Island & Ras Mohammed Cruise
• Tiran Island reefs and sandbanks — the Sharm El Sheikh Tiran Island Luxury Cruise
• diving for all levels — new to it? read the diving for beginners in Egypt

Best desert and adventure activities

Trade reef for desert:

• quad and jeep safaris into the Sinai desert — the Sharm El Sheikh Desert Quad Safari