3 days in Sharm El Sheikh
A realistic day-by-day plan with start times, how long to allow, and travel estimates between stops.
This 3-day plan covers Ras Mohammed National Park, Naama Bay, Tiran Island Snorkelling, Mount Sinai and more. It starts around 9am, keeps two main things per day with a proper lunch, and leaves the evening for food or a show. Travel times are estimates from the distance between stops.
Day 1
Ras Mohammed National Park, Naama Bay & more
- 09:00
Ras Mohammed National Park
Full day
Take a boat trip for snorkelling or diving, and bring reef-safe sunscreen.
- 12:30
Lunch
Walk a couple of streets away from the main sight – prices drop and quality rises.
- 14:00
↓ About 60 min by metro or taxi
- 19:00
↓ About 70 min by metro or taxi
Day 2
Mount Sinai & Quad Safari
- 09:00
- 12:30
Lunch
Walk a couple of streets away from the main sight – prices drop and quality rises.
- 14:00
- 19:30
Dinner
Book ahead if you want a specific restaurant, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Day 3
Explore Sharm El Sheikh
- 09:00
Morning in Naama Bay
The main promenade with restaurants and nightlife.
- 12:30
Lunch
Walk a couple of streets away from the main sight – prices drop and quality rises.
- 14:00
Afternoon in Shark's Bay
Resorts and a quieter shoreline.
- 19:30
Dinner
Book ahead if you want a specific restaurant, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings.
The route on a map
Pins follow the order of the plan. Click a pin for details.
Best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh
Pick the month that suits your weather and crowd tolerance. These are broad seasonal patterns, not forecasts.
- JanWarmCrowds: peak
- FebWarmCrowds: peak
- MarMildCrowds: peak
- AprHotCrowds: peak
- MayHotCrowds: peak
- JunHotCrowds: busy
- JulHotCrowds: busy
- AugHotCrowds: busy
- SepHotCrowds: busy
- OctHotCrowds: peak
- NovMildCrowds: peak
- DecWarmCrowds: peak
Best months Peak crowds and harsh weatherBars show how busy it is: taller means more visitors.
3-day Sharm El Sheikh questions
Is 3 days enough for Sharm El Sheikh?
Four to seven days. This plan fits the main sights into 3 days at a comfortable pace, with a lunch break each day.
Can I change the order of the days?
Yes. Group days by neighbourhood if your hotel is far from a sight, and swap any day if opening hours (many museums close one day a week) or the weather requires it.
What should I book before I go?
Book Mount Sinai first – they use timed entry or sell out.