12 days in Red Sea and Sinai Itinerary
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Start: Manama
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Dahab
— 1 night
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Saint Catherine
— 1 night
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Sharm El Sheikh
— 4 nights
Taxi to Sharm el-Sheikh, Fly to Hurghada
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Hurghada
— 5 nights
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End: Manama
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Dahab — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): take in the exciting artwork at WICKEDiCANDY and then explore the fascinating underground world of Blue Hole. Here are some ideas for day two: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.
To see where to stay, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Dahab road trip planning app.
Manama, Bahrain to Dahab is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Manama to Dahab is minus 1 hour. December in Dahab sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Saint Catherine.
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To see where to stay, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Dahab road trip planning app.
Manama, Bahrain to Dahab is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Manama to Dahab is minus 1 hour. December in Dahab sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Saint Catherine.
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Saint Catherine — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 24th (Sat): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Catherine's Monastery and then take in the awesome beauty at Mount Sinai.
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Traveling by car from Dahab to Saint Catherine takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Dahab in December, you will find days in Saint Catherine are little chillier (19°C), and nights are colder (5°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can drive to Sharm El Sheikh.
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Traveling by car from Dahab to Saint Catherine takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Dahab in December, you will find days in Saint Catherine are little chillier (19°C), and nights are colder (5°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can drive to Sharm El Sheikh.
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Sharm El Sheikh — 4 nights
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City of Peace
Spend the 25th (Sun) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. The adventure continues: take a stroll through Na'ama Bay, take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Heavenly Cathedral, explore the galleries of St Catherine Shop, and kick back and relax at Shark's Bay Beach.
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Sharm El Sheikh trip site.
Traveling by car from Saint Catherine to Sharm El Sheikh takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Saint Catherine, expect somewhat warmer days and much hotter nights in Sharm El Sheikh, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can travel to Hurghada.
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To see other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Sharm El Sheikh trip site.
Traveling by car from Saint Catherine to Sharm El Sheikh takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Saint Catherine, expect somewhat warmer days and much hotter nights in Sharm El Sheikh, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can travel to Hurghada.
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Hurghada — 5 nights
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Spend the 30th (Fri) observing fascinating marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour. Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, pause for some serene contemplation at Coptic Cathedral of Saint Shenouda, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and don't miss a visit to Mini Egypt Park.
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You can do a combination of taxi and flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Hurghada in 3 hours. Other options are to ride a ferry; or drive. Traveling from Sharm El Sheikh in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Hurghada, with lows of 16°C. On the 2nd (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.
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You can do a combination of taxi and flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Hurghada in 3 hours. Other options are to ride a ferry; or drive. Traveling from Sharm El Sheikh in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Hurghada, with lows of 16°C. On the 2nd (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.
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The Red Sea Riviera mainly consists of popular resort cities scattered along the shoreline, which offer excellent conditions for a laidback, entertaining holiday. An abundance of both natural and archaeological landmarks--including national parks, ancient Egyptian tombs, structures, and monuments--makes a vacation in Red Sea and Sinai an unforgettable experience for history buffs, photographers, and families with kids. Your Red Sea and Sinai itinerary can also incorporate diving excursions, visits to traditional bazaars and mosques, and an exploration of the area's Ibiza-like nightlife.