September 27th, 2011 
Tushar Mathur 
If you’re planning a holiday to Sharm El Sheikh and you’re not convinced you want to spend the entire time stretched out in the sun, then there are plenty of other ways you can occupy yourself, both within the resort and in the surrounding areas. Day trips from Sharm El Sheikh are one of the most popular activities as there is so much to see and do within the vicinity of the resort, including the legendary Nile, the pyramids, sunset camel trips and a desert safari. Whatever the type of trip you are looking for, you should find it easy to arrange and a great way to learn about the country in which you are holidaying.
A Day Trip To Cairo
Although this might seem a little ambitious given the distance between Sharm El Sheikh and Cairo, there are a number of companies that offer the option of a day trip to Cairo – by air. You are generally picked up from your hotel in the morning and driven to Sharm El Sheikh airport to make the short flight to Cairo, where there are attractions such as the National Egyptian Museum and the city’s shopping distract. Many day trips will also include a trip up the Nile, which is an essential for anyone planning a stay in Egypt.
A Day Trip To St Catherine and St Moses Mount
St Catherine’s monastery on Mount Sinai is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and dates right back to the year 381. It’s within easy reach of Sharm El Sheikh by bus or car, being around 220km away. The monastery has the second largest collection of early codices and manuscripts in the world, with fascinating religious art and icons in the monastery gallery. During your trip to St Catherine’s you can also climb St Moses Mount, where Moses is supposed to have received the Ten Commandments. The climb takes around 3 hours and the views from the top are spectacular.
A Day Trip To The Pyramids
If you want to make a day trip to the pyramids then it’s advisable to arrange this with a company who will fly you there, as the bus journey is around seven hours long! These fascinating structures are definitely worth the effort and expense of two flights in one day– make sure you see the Pyramid of Khufu at Giza, which is the largest Egyptian pyramid and one of the Seven Wonders of The World. The Sphinx is also located here and is the largest monolith statue in the world at nearly 67 ft high.
A Day Trip By Camel!
If you prefer to stay away from planes and automobiles then a peaceful trip through the Egyptian desert by camel is a great idea. The Sinai desert is around 30 minutes drive from Sharm where you can hop on a camel and be led through the desert by members of the local Bedouin. Often these trips take place at sunset and are followed by a Bedouin dinner and entertainment in a traditional Bedouin tent.
Amy is guest blogger from Easyjet who offer cheap flights to Sharm El Sheikh from the UK and Switzerland.
