SSH · Layover Guide
Sharm El Sheikh
Stop in Sharm El Sheikh.
Best layover: 3–12hbeachadventurenature
Visa on arrival · US passport
Places to stay
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Why Sharm El Sheikh scores 42
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42DiscoverThings to do in the city
30EaseTransit ease, visa access
28- 01Snorkeling at Ras Mohammed National Park coral reefs
- 02Naama Bay waterfront promenade and dive centers
- 03Old Market (Sharm El Sheikh Souk) for spices and souvenirs
- 04Shark's Bay for shallow reef snorkeling directly from shore
- 05Sinai Desert quad biking excursions near the airport
Experiences in Sharm El Sheikh
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Where to stay →At the airport
2 lounges
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