The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Red Sea and Sinai, Egypt

February 15, 2022 Trinity Boughner

Traditional attitudes prevail in the historic Sinai region on Egypt's border with Israel. The triangular peninsula is divided from the rest of Egypt by the Suez Canal and the Red Sea. Craggy mountains, including 7500-foot Mount Sinai, plunge down to the waters of the Red Sea. Spectacular snorkeling and diving sites beckon from the Gulf of Aqaba to the east of the peninsula, particularly along the dramatic coastline of Na'ama Bay in Sharm el Sheikh. Camelback safaris offer distinctive desert excursions.
Restaurants in Red Sea and Sinai

1. Giftun Islands

Hurghada Egypt
Excellent
60%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
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4.5 based on 2,531 reviews

Giftun Islands

Reviewed By szecsenyi_barnabas - Szeged, Hungary

Egy napot töltöttünk a Giftun szigeten azon belül is Orange Bay-en! Csodaszép a tenger, fehér homokos part! 32 euro/fő a díjja, ez tartalmazta a hajóutat egy snorkelezést valamint a pihenést a szigeten. Csak ajánlani tudom! ———— We spend one day on a Giftun island within Orange Bay! Wonderful sea, white sandy part! 32 euro / person was the prize, it included a cruise for a snorkel and a rest for the island. I can only recommend!

2. Mount Sinai

Saint Catherine 46512 Egypt
Excellent
73%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
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2%
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4.5 based on 1,137 reviews

Mount Sinai

Reviewed By fulla_alrad1 - Kuwait City, Kuwait

An incredible experience where you feel the special energy in this place and Sinai Desert in general. It is absolutely magical! You immediately start to feel a sense of calmness and peace. The wonderful thing about it, all religions (Islam, Christianity, and Judaism) have in common that Mount Sinai was the place where prophet Moses received the 10 commands, which is why Mount Sinai is also referred as Mount Moses

3. Ras Um Sid

Ras Umm El Sid, El Fanar Street, Umm El Sid Hill Sharm el-Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh 46619 Egypt
Excellent
73%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 544 reviews

Ras Um Sid

Great diving and snorkeling area.

Reviewed By jo9161evans

Amazing to snorkel. I stayed at faraana reef hotel in january and am booked to stay at reef oasis hotel next year booked these places specifically as I'd read it was good for snorkelling and it was. The second u put your feet in the water there are tons of coloured fish everywhere amazing the reef comes at you quick at the sides then drops over there are llatoons that you can walk out over there reff though the water underneath is so clear. There are fossils all in the sand cant wait to go back

4. Abu Tig Marina

El Gouna, Hurghada Egypt +20 65 3580073 [email protected] http://abutig-marina.com/
Excellent
68%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
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4.5 based on 1,744 reviews

Abu Tig Marina

Reviewed By 440ah440 - Australia, null

Beautifully designed and executed Marina fits mega size yachts and has all the amenities required for boats plus restaurants and bars and shopping at excellent quality

5. Sharm El Naga

40 KM South, Hurghada Egypt +20 100 111 2942 [email protected] http://www.sharmelnaga.com
Excellent
66%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
5%
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4%
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4.5 based on 433 reviews

Sharm El Naga

Reviewed By tpegli - Zurich, Switzerland

This 2 star resort has 5 star service. The amenities are what you expect for this type of place, but it more than makes up for it in positive attitude and excellent service from the staff. Meals are basic but really tasty. The snorkelling and diving is actually incredible; the house reef is well looked after and offers huge schools of fish, rays, and stunning coral. Recommended as an add on for a couple of days at the end of a liveaboard or similar trip. Don’t be dismayed by its remote location. It’s not fancy but delivers a cool experience.

6. Shark's Bay Beach

Sharm El Sheikh Egypt
Excellent
61%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
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4.5 based on 1,613 reviews

Shark's Bay Beach

Reviewed By B0b0Y - Cairo, Egypt

Amazing diving spot Very clean beach Great other water water activity like banana boats , snorkeling ,& glass boat .

7. Wadi Gemal

Red Sea coast, south of Mersa Alam, Marsa Alam Egypt +20 100 351 5643 [email protected] http://www.ecotravelegypt.net
Excellent
72%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
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4.5 based on 297 reviews

Wadi Gemal

WADI EL GEMAL NATIONAL PARK is on of the most natural areas of Egypt, declared as protected area but use for creation, has many sopts of diving,bird watching, relaxing, dolphin house, safari and antiques from Roman age. We provide multi flixable Eco-program to WADI EL GEMAL, ECO-DIVING program, bird watching program, desert program, dolphin house program include transportation from everywhere in Egypt, just Email us .

Reviewed By PercyDoris - Wirral, United Kingdom

Boat trips around Hamata Islands are a must, or visit Sharm El Luli. Take your own essentials to Sharm El Luli as there is nothing there to eat or drink.

8. Ras Mohammed National Park

Sinai Peninsula, Sharm El Sheikh Egypt http://www.egypt.travel/en/attractions/ras-mohammed-national-park
Excellent
74%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
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4.5 based on 7,096 reviews

Ras Mohammed National Park

Reviewed By 983hebam - Cairo, Egypt

Had a sea boat trip to Ras Mohamed which was amazing... you spend the whole day on the boat and make several stops for snorkelling Lovely coral reefs and colourful fish ... a worth to try trip

9. Blue Hole

Abu Galum, Qesm Saint Katrin, Dahab 46617 Egypt http://www.dahabsafari.info
Excellent
69%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
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4.5 based on 2,077 reviews

Blue Hole

Reviewed By Uwe-Loewe - Munich, Germany

Down to -30m and slowly up along a astonishing steep-edge reef (reaching down to >100m) to the Blue Hole with plenty of fishes and coralls.

10. Marsa Mubarak

Marsa Alam Egypt
Excellent
57%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
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4.5 based on 1,934 reviews

Marsa Mubarak

Reviewed By SuSu222222 - Berlin, Germany

Wonderful bay with a large seagrass area, where you can find giant sea turtles and a dugong (sea cow)! There's also beautiful coral reefs. It's just 1 km away from the 3 corners Fayrouz Plaza and totally worth visiting! We were luckiest when we went there shortly after sunrise.

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