8 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.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): admire nature's wide array of creatures at Hurghada Grand Aquarium and then see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

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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. In March, Hurghada is little chillier than Chennai - with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can 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.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Fri): look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Shark's Bay Beach and then wander the streets of Na'ama Bay.

To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Sharm El Sheikh day trip app.

Getting from Hurghada to Sharm El Sheikh by combination of flight and taxi takes about 3 hours. Other options: ride a ferry; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in March, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to drive to Dahab.

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

Your day by day itinerary now includes Scuba & Snorkeling. On the 6th (Sun), discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Keep things going the next day: take in the dramatic natural features at Blue Hole.

To see where to stay, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Dahab online journey planner.

You can drive from Sharm El Sheikh to Dahab in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Dahab are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.