Sea & desert

Dahab: The Blue Paradise in the Embrace of the Golden Desert

Dahab is the serene jewel of Sinai, where the golden desert meets the azure waters of the Red Sea.

Tour overview

Dahab, the serene jewel of Sinai, where the golden desert meets the azure waters of the Red Sea. More than just a town, it's a haven of peace. Its beach, nestled beneath the majestic Sinai Mountains, is a breathtaking natural masterpiece.

Dahab lies between the mountains to the west and the sea to the east. Its reddish rocky hills shift colour through the day, from soft violet at dawn to fiery gold at sunset. Places like the Blue Hole feel like gateways to another world: from light turquoise at the shore to deep indigo, where coral gardens thrive with schools of colourful fish.

Tour highlights

  • The Blue Hole and the Canyon – diving and snorkelling
  • Bedouin dinner under the desert's starry sky
  • The Coloured Canyon or sunrise on Mount Sinai
  • The Lagoon – windsurfing and kitesurfing
  • Local food, the market and evenings on the promenade
  • GuideProfessional guide
  • TransportBus, taxi
  • PaymentVISA, Mastercard
  • LanguageEnglish, Japanese, Russian

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1Arrival and first impressions
  2. 2The Blue Hole and the Canyon + Bedouin evening
  3. 3Adventure on land
  4. 4Relaxation and local colour
  5. 5Final moments and departure
Day 1Arrival and first impressions
  • Arrival at Sharm El Sheikh airport, transfer to Dahab and hotel check-in.
  • Stroll along the promenade (Masbat): shops, dive centres, restaurants.
  • Sunset at the Lighthouse.
  • Dinner at a beachfront restaurant and traditional Bedouin tea.
Day 2The Blue Hole and the Canyon + Bedouin evening
  • Morning: diving or snorkelling at the world-famous Blue Hole; snorkellers can see the coral walls right from the surface.
  • Midday: the Canyon – a dive or snorkel among rocky passages. Back in Dahab by 2–3 pm.
  • Evening: Bedouin dinner in the desert – sunset, tea, traditional food and a starry sky.
Day 3Adventure on land
  • Option A: the Coloured and White Canyons – a jeep ride through the desert, a walk through narrow multicoloured rocks, tea with a Bedouin family and the natural pools of Ghazala.
  • Option B: Mount Sinai and St Catherine's Monastery – early start (≈2:00) to climb for sunrise, visit the monastery on the way down, back by lunchtime.
  • Afternoon: relax at the hotel or a beach café.
Day 4Relaxation and local colour
  • Morning: the Lagoon – shallow turquoise water, windsurfing and kitesurfing (lessons available), beach loungers.
  • Afternoon: Dahab market (textiles, jewellery, souvenirs), the Assala district and an optional camel ride along the shore.
  • Evening: rooftop dinner – fresh seafood or Egyptian cuisine, shisha with a sea view.
Day 5Final moments and departure
  • Morning: snorkelling at the Lighthouse reef or a swim at the Three Pools, and a last Egyptian breakfast.
  • Afternoon: last-minute shopping and photos.
  • Transfer to Sharm El Sheikh airport (2 hours before departure).
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