# One day in Sharm el-Sheikh: an itinerary in the best order > A day in Sharm el-Sheikh outside your resort covers the town centre and Old Sharm. Morning in Naama Bay with its sandy shore and pedestrian promenade. Then the Heavenly Cathedral, a Coptic church painted from floor to dome with Bible scenes. After lunch, Al Sahaba Mosque with its 76 m minarets and the Old Market around it — spices, oils and shisha pipes. Taxis between areas take 10–25 minutes. Web page: https://yesgo.io/egypt/sharm-el-sheikh/in-1-day ## Plan 1. [Naama Bay](https://yesgo.io/egypt/sharm-el-sheikh/naama-bay.md) — YesGo score 41/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · Free (promenade) ↓ 25 min by transport 2. [Heavenly Cathedral](https://yesgo.io/egypt/sharm-el-sheikh/heavenly-cathedral.md) — YesGo score 41/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free; donations welcome Lunch break, about 1 h ↓ 22 min by transport 3. [Al Sahaba Mosque](https://yesgo.io/egypt/sharm-el-sheikh/al-sahaba-mosque.md) — YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free ↓ 3 min on foot 4. [Old Market (Old Sharm)](https://yesgo.io/egypt/sharm-el-sheikh/sharm-el-sheikh-old-market.md) — YesGo score 36/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Free entry Total with walks: 6 h 20 min ## What to do in Sharm el-Sheikh for a day Morning in Naama Bay while it is cool. Midday at the cathedral in Hay El Nour, on the way south. After lunch, Old Sharm: the mosque and market are 3 minutes apart, and the market is busiest in the evening. Remove any stop with the cross or drag it with ≡, and add another one nearby — the times recalculate. ## The Sinai-only stamp and visa Arriving in Sharm you can get a free 'Sinai only' stamp for 15 days, enough for the Sinai resorts. Trips beyond them need a visa on arrival, 30 $ in cash; for Ras Mohammed the visa is the safer choice. ## Getting around Taxis or minibuses along Peace Road: a minibus ride costs 10–25 pounds, and the Old Market is the last stop for most of them. Naama Bay to the market is about 7 km. ## Is Sharm el-Sheikh worth visiting? Mostly for the sea. In the evening, [Soho Square](https://yesgo.io/egypt/sharm-el-sheikh/sharm-el-sheikh-soho-square) has a musical fountain 20:00–00:00, an ice rink and bowling. [Ras Mohammed](https://yesgo.io/egypt/sharm-el-sheikh/ras-mohammed) is a national park with reefs right off the shore. Overnight, climb [Mount Sinai](https://yesgo.io/egypt/sharm-el-sheikh/mount-sinai) for sunrise and visit [St Catherine's Monastery](https://yesgo.io/egypt/sharm-el-sheikh/saint-catherines-monastery). ## Tips - Cover shoulders and knees for the cathedral and mosque; cover-ups are lent at the door. - At the Old Market, start by offering half the asking price. - Dollars and euros are accepted at the market, but at a poor rate — use pounds. - Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (EGP). Museum and monument tickets take Visa and Mastercard; bazaars, taxis, ferries and tips need cash in small notes. - Carry your passport or a copy for the cathedral gate. ## Questions ### How to spend a day in Sharm el-Sheikh? Naama Bay, the Heavenly Cathedral, Al Sahaba Mosque and the Old Market. ### Can you explore Sharm without a tour? Yes, by taxi or the minibuses on Peace Road. ### Can tourists visit Al Sahaba Mosque? Yes, daily outside prayer times, dressed modestly; scarves are free at the door. ### Is the Heavenly Cathedral free? Yes; donations are welcome. ### When is the best time for the Old Market? After sunset, when it is liveliest. ### How much does the day cost? Every stop is free — you pay for taxis, lunch and shopping. ### Do I need a visa for Sharm el-Sheikh? The free 'Sinai only' stamp covers the Sinai resorts; beyond them you need a 30 $ visa. ### Is it good with kids? Yes: short transfers, and Soho Square's fountain in the evening. ### Can I climb Mount Sinai on my own? A tour is easier: departure around 22:00–23:00 and a night climb with a Bedouin guide. ### What currency is used in Egypt? Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (EGP). Museum and monument tickets take Visa and Mastercard; bazaars, taxis, ferries and tips need cash in small notes. --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.