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Take a boat trip to get the best scuba diving. From Sharm el Sheikh, the nearest dive sites go from the Straits of Tiran to the marine park of Ras Mohammed. If you are learning, this is one of the best places in the world to get qualified. Get an underwater camera to remind you of the variety of marine life. As well as colourful fish and coral you could see jack, snapper and barracuda.
Visit the range of peaks known as Mount Sinai. This is where Moses is thought to have received the Ten Commandments from God before the Red Sea parted and he and his tribe escaped from the Egyptians. The site of the burning bush famous from biblical times is nearby in St Catherine’s Monastery.

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Sinai is about contrasts. A desert interior full of history, where Moses received the Ten Commandments en route to the Promised Land, the Pharaohs found gold and searched for their gods, and where the Bedouins camp beside ruins of Crusader Forts. Christianity, Judaism and Islam know Sinai as a holy land and over the years prophets, saints, pilgrims and warriors have crossed this vast nothingness. Mount Sinai and St Catherine’s Monastery at its foot are frequently visited.

The desert comes to an abrupt end at the Red Sea, where exquisite coral reefs provide a fine underwater playground for divers and snorkellers from around the world. The coral reefs along the Sinai coastline are among the best in the world and "diving tourism" is the most recent catchphrase on the peninsula. The Red Sea has one of the highest amounts of marine life variety in all the tropical seas.

Visitors come to experience the simplicity of sun, sea and sand, surrounded by rugged mountains, history and modern Bedouin culture.

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The days when Sharm el Sheikh was a quiet fishing village are long gone. Today, those most interested in the abundance of fish are the plethora of divers and snorkellers who book flights to Sharm el Sheikh to explore its warm sea and laze on its sandy beaches. Located on the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, the scenery surrounding Sharm el Sheikh is spectacular and unique. The red mountains on the horizon are followed by a strip of desert and finally the coastline of the resort itself.

The accommodation on offer is very varied, from luxury five star hotels to those that service the more bargainous package holidays. This is a lively resort, with plenty to do during the day and night. Restaurants and shops catering to the tourists abound, though it is harder to find an authentic African experience. However, the popularity of this holiday destination means it is relatively easy to find a cheap flight to Sharm el Sheikh at all times of year. The proximity of one of the best dive sites in the world at Ras Mohammed Marine National Park, together with plenty of coral reefs for easy snorkelling, make it popular with all levels of divers. There is also an abundance of other watersports on the clean waters.

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Peak season:

Thanks to the excellent weather, the peak season in Sharm is long, running from April to October. Though the hottest summer months of June to August can be unbearable elsewhere in Egypt, the breeze at the coast means that tourism continues throughout this time. The holiday seasons can see hotels booking up quickly, so it is wise to get accommodation in advance.

Shoulder season:

March to May and September to October are good times to visit in a bit more peace. The temperatures are still high, but the beaches will be less crowded. This is also a good time to find discounts on hotel rooms and cheap flights to Sharm el Sheikh.

Off season:

Though it remains warm year-round, there can be rain during the winter months.

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Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

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Luxor Airport (LXR)

The airport is situated 6km (4 miles) east of the city.

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The Nile River has been the lifeblood of Egypt for thousands of years. The narrow fertile strip on either side lies in stark contrast to the desert wasteland beyond. Annual flooding of the Nile and the deposit of silt on its banks has resulted in layers of previous settlements that have been discovered underneath almost every town and village in the valley. Excavations have revealed thousands of tombs, temples and monuments along the banks of the river, and the best places to explore some of these relics are from the small towns of Luxor and Aswan.

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