For travel businesses Take the quiz
DestinationsTripsWhen to goHoliday typesRegionsHow it worksSearchSceneryCollectionsMethodPrivacyAboutContactFor travel businesses

Egypt · Africa

Sinai Desert holidays

28.7°N · 34.1°E
At a glanceMount Sinai sunrise treks and Bedouin desert camps inland from the Red Sea resorts. Stark, quiet and very cheap.
~5.5h flight estimate2 to 4 days£25 to £90+ per dayStraightforward
Before bookingEntry rules, health advice and local conditions change. Always check current official advice.Check current FCDO advice

Best time to visit Sinai Desert

The strongest periods are March to April and October to November. February and December are good shoulder-season alternatives if you prefer fewer crowds. Daytime highs average about 27°C across the main season. Rainfall is usually very low.

Jan19°COther
Feb20°CShoulder
Mar24°CBest
Apr29°CBest
May34°COther
Jun37°COther
Jul38°COther
Aug37°COther
Sep34°COther
Oct30°CBest
Nov25°CBest
Dec20°CShoulder

How much does a trip to Sinai Desert cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £25 a day at the budget end, around £35 a day mid-range and £90+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £660 to £920 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £405 off-peak, £520 typically and £780 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.

What kind of holiday is Sinai Desert?

Sinai Desert is strongest for adventure and natural landscapes. The main settings are desert landscapes and mountains, and the pace is active.

How flexible is it? Sinai Desert can credibly be planned with a active to very active daytime pace, serene evenings and hidden gem crowd settings through the choice of area, hotel, activities and timing. The typical version has active days, serene evenings and a hidden gem setting. The quiz selects the closest credible version rather than treating it as one fixed product.

Strong fit if

  • You want adventure and natural landscapes.
  • You enjoy active days and getting outdoors.
  • You value quieter, less obvious places.

Think twice if

  • You mainly want to stay by a pool or on one beach.
  • You want lively nightlife every evening.
  • You want extensive tourist infrastructure and constant buzz.

Travel from the UK

Allow roughly 5.5 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time. A week or longer usually makes the travel effort worthwhile.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sinai Desert?

The strongest periods are March to April and October to November. February and December are also worth considering for lower crowds. Main-season daytime highs average about 27°C. Rainfall is usually very low.

How much does a trip to Sinai Desert cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £25 a day at the budget end, around £35 a day mid-range and £90+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £660 to £920 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £405 off-peak, £520 typically and £780 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.

How long is the flight or journey to Sinai Desert from the UK?

Allow roughly 5.5 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time.

Who is Sinai Desert good for?

Sinai Desert best suits travellers looking for adventure and natural landscapes. Expect desert landscapes and mountains, with an active pace.

Destinations like Sinai Desert

Dahab Egypt · Africa ~5h flight estimate£25+/dayHot Red Sea (Hurghada/Sharm) Egypt · Africa ~5h flight estimate£25+/dayWarm Sahara (Merzouga) Morocco · Africa ~4h flight estimate£60+/dayWarm Cairo & the Pyramids Egypt · Africa ~5h flight estimate£25+/dayWarm Luxor & the Nile Egypt · Africa ~5h flight estimate£25+/dayWarm Atlas Mountains Morocco · Africa ~4h flight estimate£45+/dayMild
Torn between ten tabs?Two minutes of questions, up to seven strong matches, realistic cost ranges and every trade-off spelled out.
Find my trip