13 days in Red Sea and Sinai Itinerary

Originally a small fishing town on the Red Sea coast, Hurghada developed into Egypt's premier beach destination thanks to its year-round sunny weather and world-class dive sites.

Spend the 2nd (Wed) in unforgettable company with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience. Next up on the itinerary: go for a stroll along the water at Hurghada Marina, look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, get to know the resident critters at Hurghada Grand Aquarium, and trot along with a tour on horseback.

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Chennai, India to Hurghada is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is minus 3.5 hours. Traveling from Chennai in March, expect Hurghada to be a bit cooler, temps between 33°C and 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Sharm El Sheikh.

An enviable location on the southern end of the Sinai Peninsula and year-round warm weather boost tourism in Sharm El Sheikh and make it one of Egypt's premier travel destinations.

Spend the 7th (Mon) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. The adventure continues: browse the different shops at SOHO Square, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Al Mustafa Mosque, enjoy the sand and surf at Shark's Bay Beach, and see Off-Road Tours.

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Do a combination of flight and taxi from Hurghada to Sharm El Sheikh in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or drive. In March, daily temperatures in Sharm El Sheikh can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Dahab.

Formerly a remote Bedouin village, Dahab now enjoys the status of a resort town and scuba diving heaven.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Fri): discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the striking landscape at Blue Hole.

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Drive from Sharm El Sheikh to Dahab in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 22°C. On the 13th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.