Red Sea Attractions

Learn all the required data about the Red Sea in Egypt, which has A magical beauty not to be found anywhere else, explore all the landscapes, nature reserves, marine mysteries, spas, other places to relax, and activities in and around the Red Sea in Egypt. These can be operated into or combined with our Hurghada Day Tours, Marsa Alam Day Tours, and also in the Sinai peninsula like Sharm El Sheikh Excursions, Egypt Day tours in Dahab and Egypt Day tours from Taba!

Don't miss the Red Sea while planning any tours in Egypt. It is a must when you prepare your long-term Egypt Luxury Tours, Egypt Travel Packages, or even during your Egypt Day Tours and Cairo Day Tours.

Browse our wide variety of the things to do in Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada excursions and many more through these Egypt tours and activities:

Cairo day tours by Air from Sharm El Sheikh
Tiran Island Snorkeling Trip from Sharm El Sheikh
Day Tour to Luxor by Air from Sharm El Sheikh
Quad Bike and Camel Safari in Sharm El Sheikh
Nile Cruise from Sharm El Sheikh
Ras Mohamed by boat from Sharm El Sheikh Tours
Quad Bike Trip in Sharm El Sheikh
Glass Boat Trip in Sharm El Sheikh
Mount Sinai and St. Catherine's Monastery Tour from Sharm El Sheikh
Colored Canyon and Mount Sinai Safari Trip from Sharm El Sheikh
Semi Submarine Trip from Sharm El Sheikh
Petra Tour from Sharm El Sheikh
4 Days Nile Cruise from Sharm El-Sheikh
Hurghada Grand Aquarium Tour
Luxor Day Tours from Hurghada
Cairo Day Tours from Hurghada by Air
Giftun Island Snorkeling Trip in Hurghada
Hurghada Bedouin Desert Safari by Jeep
Snorkeling trip to Mahmya Island in Hurghada by boat
Sindbad Submarine Trip in Hurghada
2 Days Trip to Luxor from Hurghada
Luxor to Aswan Nile Cruise from Hurghada
Cairo Day Tours from Dahab By Air
Tours to St. Catherine Monastery from Dahab
Petra Tour from Dahab
Luxor Day Trip from Dahab by Flight
Dahab Desert Safari, Blue Hole Snorkeling, Quad Biking, and Camel Safari
Cairo Day Tours from Taba By Air
Tours to St. Catherine Monastery from Taba
Petra Tours from Taba
Luxor Day Trip from Taba by Flight
Cairo Day Tours from Marsa Alam
Overnight Cairo Tours from Marsa Alam
Luxor Tour from Marsa Alam
Snorkeling Trip at Port Ghalib from Marsa Alam
Sunset Desert Safari Trip By ATV Quad
Snorkeling Trip at Hamata Islands from Marsa Alam

Sharm El-Sheikh

Sharm el-Sheikh has become a favorite destination for trips organized by Europe, in particular from Italy and Germany, intended for a public who loves beaches, the sea and water sports. Although Egypt has an ideal climate for holidays all year round, the recommended time to visit Sharm is late spring or autumn.

Hurghada

Located 370 km south-east of Cairo, on the Red Sea coast, Hurghada (El-Ghardaka), was the first seaside resort in Egypt. In the early 90s, Hurghada was just a small fishing village, becoming a thriving tourist center, with hotels always full of visitors attracted by the sun and the sea. Discover this charming destination with Cairo Top Tours!

Sinai Peninsula

The largest city of Sinai is Arish, capital of the North Sinai, with around 160,000 residents. Other larger settlements include Sharm el-Sheikh and El-Tor, on the southern coast. Inland Sinai is arid (effectively a desert), mountainous and sparsely populated, the largest settlements being Saint Catherine and Nekhel.

Dahab

The term Dahab in Arabic means gold, the name of Dahab City derives from the numerous golden beaches of the Red Sea coast. It is a modern holiday area, with hotels on the beach and refined restaurants. Discover this charming place with Cairo Top Tours!

Taba

The northernmost resort on the Sinai coast, Taba, is located on the border with Israel, which only returned it to Egypt in 1989 under sustained international pressure. Egypt after recovering the rest of Sinai has also claimed this area.

Nuweiba

Located halfway up the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba, made up of several small settlements grouped against the backdrop of the beautiful mountain landscape. It is divided into three areas which extend for a stretch of 10 km. Discover more with Cairo Top Tours!

Safaga

Along the Red Sea coast, south of Hurghada, there is the port of Safaga, a resort that boasts splendid coral reefs. From the tourist point of view, it is a little-visited city, being based more on the industry of extraction and export of phosphates from nearby mines. It gets crowded though during the embarkation of the Muslims who leave this port in Mecca for the annual pilgrimage. Discover more information about Safaga through Cairo Top Tours travel guide!

Marsa Alam

Initially a small fishing village, Marsa Alam is developing to become one of the main tourist resorts on the Red Sea coast. It is already a beautiful location that is suitable for relaxation and honeymoon holidays with some fancy resorts. Discover more about the captivating beauty of Marsa Alam with Cairo Top Tours!

Tiran Island

The true paradise for divers! Off the coast of Sharm El-Sheikh is the Island of Tiran with its captivating landscapes and natural life, the best spot to go for a swim, snorkel, and dive is the Island of Tiran, discover this beautiful destination with Cairo Top Tours!

Ras Muhammad National Park

Located at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, Ras Mohammed National Park was the first declared marine national park in Egypt, inaugurated in 1989. It is a protected area of 830 square km between land and sea, which includes the island of Tiran as well. Discover new and interesting facts with Cairo Top Tours!

El Gouna

The El Gouna area includes various attractions and activities throughout the city such as a small aquarium, a car racing track, tennis courts, golf courses, horse stables, and a soccer field. The local El Gouna football team is currently playing in the Egyptian Premier League. It also includes a mosque, a Coptic Church, the Church for St. Mary, and the Archangel Gabriel. We will talk about this beautiful place within this article from Cairo Top Tours!

Ain Sokhna

The Ain Sokhna region, whose name means "hot spring", stretches for about 60 km along the coast of the Gulf of Suez. Being the closest seaside tourist area to Cairo, it represents another very popular destination from Cairo. The region of Ain Sokhna is a short drive from Cairo and therefore represents the ideal place for those who want to combine a visit to the Pyramids with their stay by the sea.

Mount Sinai

Seeing the sunrise from Mount Sinai is a wonderful activity for pilgrims and tourists, 3750 climbs "steps of repentance," which a monk was said to have carved as an act of remorse. The longest and least steep path can be climbed either on foot or by camel hired by the Bedouins for most of the road, with the last 750 "steps" on foot.

Saint Catherine Monastery

At the foot of Mount Sinai is the Greek Orthodox Monastery of Saint Catherine (Deir Sant Katreen in Arabic). It is considered the oldest Christian monastery in the world, where communities of monks have lived since its foundation. Discover more about Saint Catherine Monastery with Cairo Top Tours!

Sharm AL Sheikh International Airport

The airport is located 11 miles to the North-East from the Sharm El Sheikh resort-city at the highway (the El-Salam street) leading through the airport along the recreation area of Sharm El Sheikh. The airport buildings are perfectly noticeable from the highway and it's improbable to miss them. The two passenger terminals are situated one behind another.

Hurgadah International Airport

At the same time in a five-minute drive from the airport, there is a great number of coastal hotels possessing various chambers and conference rooms equipped with all necessary facilities.

Ain Sokhna Port

In October 2002 the port began commercial operations, becoming the first fully private port operating in Egypt. It provides a deepwater facility able to handle Post-Panama x vessels serving the Cairo area as well as the Suez Special Economic Zone (SSEZ). In 2008 the Sokhna port joined DP World, becoming one of many ports around the world operating under the name of the company.

Safaga Port

Safaga is located on the western shore of the Red Sea and it is an important phosphate export port. This small port is also a tourist area that consists of several bungalows and rest houses. Due to its size, Safaga creates limits on the number of divers in the area. Discover more with Cairo Top Tours!

Suez Canal | Artificial Waterway of Egypt

The Suez Canal is an ancient Egyptian design since the early Egyptians were able to link the Mediterranean with the Red Sea via the eternal Nile River. Discover more interesting information about one of the most significant corridors in the world with Cairo Top Tours!

Monasteries of the Red Sea | Red Sea Egypt Monasteries

Monasteries of the Red Sea | Red Sea Monasteries

The Red Sea Governorate includes many important archaeological monuments, including the Coptic Monasteries that are rich in the history of Christianity in Egypt from its dawn, Discover more with Cairo Top Tours!

Hurghada Grand Aquarium

Visit the Grand Aquarium in Hurghada with ten million liters and discover one of the largest aquariums in the world, where the Grand Aquarium Hurghada is home to thousands of species of marine creatures and also includes 400 sharks and rises, and also includes the largest group of sharks in the world.

Moses Mount in Sinai | Mountain of Moses

According to the Bible, God spoke to his prophet Moses, and as the Exodus states, “And the Lord will speak to Moses face to face as the man speaks to his companion” (Ex. 11:33), just as that event was mentioned in the Holy Qur’an through the Holy verse: “(And God spoke to Moses in words) ".

Colored Canyon in Sinai, Egypt | Colored Canyon in Nuweiba

The Colored Canyon in Sinai, Egypt

One of the most fascinating views of the Sinai desert, the Colored Canyon is a geological phenomenon of nature: a narrow and winding valley where layers of multicolored rocks have been eroded to form pictorial swirls. It is a popular destination for short walks, photography, and even going up and down between the narrow walls.

Giftun Island in Hurghada | The Island of Giftun

Giftun Island is in front of the small town of Hurghada. Completely uninhabited, it is a destination for hundreds of visitors every day who frequent its splendid beaches and dive into the reefs that surround it.

Explore Mahmya Island in Hurghada | Best Snorkeling Spots in Hurghada

The area is particularly famous for the extraordinary development of coral formations and for the numerous dream islands that characterize this area. Just in front of Hurghada is the Mahmya Islands National Park. Discover more with Cairo Top Tours!

Port Ghalib in Marsa Alam

The most striking thing is the green planting of the area so that the resort becomes an oasis in this barren desert located on one of the most beautiful beaches of the Red Sea. The project is located 250 km from Hurghada, 150 km from Quseir and 70 km from Marsa Alam.

Monastery of Saint Anthony

It is the oldest Coptic monastery in Egypt, which marks the beginning of the monastic tradition in the country. According to tradition, Antonio (4th century), orphaned at the age of 18, withdrew in solitude in the mountains to serve God. Discover more with Cairo Top Tours!

Monastery of Saint Paul

The Monastery of St. Paul (Deir Amba Bula), smaller and more out of the way than that of Saint Anthony, can be reached via a steep and winding road. Currently surrounded by high walls, it was built starting from the inside, around the cave in which Paul the Hermit lived for almost 90 years during the 3rd and 4th centuries.

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