The 6-day Nuweiba, Colored Canyon and Dahab holiday follows the Gulf of Aqaba coast of the Sinai, where Bedouin beaches, narrow sandstone canyons and relaxed dive towns sit between the mountains and the sea. Starting and ending in Sharm El Sheikh, the route runs Sharm El Sheikh → Nuweiba → Colored Canyon → Dahab → Sharm El Sheikh.
This private Sinai tour from Sharm El Sheikh is built for travellers who want a quieter, more natural side of the peninsula. A private guide explains the landscape and culture, a private vehicle handles the coast road, and the plan can be adjusted to your dates and interests before booking.
Tour Overview
Where the resort strip of Sharm El Sheikh ends, the eastern Sinai coast becomes a string of small bays, palm oases and Bedouin settlements. This Nuweiba and Dahab tour takes you to the northern part of that coast, adds a half-day walk through the Colored Canyon and finishes in Dahab, one of the best-known laid-back beach towns on the Red Sea.
| Duration | 6 days / 5 nights |
| Start and end | Arrival and departure at Sharm El Sheikh |
| Route | Sharm El Sheikh → Nuweiba → Colored Canyon → Dahab → Sharm El Sheikh |
| Tour type | Private guide and vehicle, tailor-made planning |
| Main sites | Nuweiba, Tarabin, Colored Canyon, Dahab Blue Hole |
| Accommodation | 1 night Sharm, 1 night Nuweiba, 2 nights Dahab, 1 night Sharm |
| Price | Price on Request, confirmed in a written quotation |
Tour Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary: 6-Day Nuweiba Colored Canyon and Dahab Holiday
This is the recommended plan. Weather and road conditions can affect timings, so your guide confirms each day's schedule and adjusts stops if needed.
Day 1: Arrival in Sharm El Sheikh
Your representative meets you at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport and drives you privately to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax by the pool or beach.
- Private airport meet and assist
- Hotel check-in and trip briefing
- Evening at leisure
Day 2: Sharm El Sheikh to Nuweiba
Drive north along the Gulf of Aqaba to Nuweiba, around three hours, passing Dahab on the way. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon at the beach and a Bedouin-style dinner.
- Scenic coastal drive from Sharm
- Swim and snorkel at a Nuweiba bay
- Visit to a Bedouin camp at Tarabin
- Sunset over the Gulf of Aqaba
Day 3: Colored Canyon and Drive to Dahab
Drive south to the Colored Canyon, about an hour from Nuweiba, and walk through its sandstone passages with a local guide. Continue to Dahab for the evening.
- Guided walk through the Colored Canyon, around 1.5 to 2 hours
- Tea with a Bedouin guide
- Drive to Dahab and hotel check-in
- Seafront promenade at sunset
Day 4: Dahab Blue Hole and Free Time
Spend the day by the sea in Dahab. Visit the Blue Hole and the Bells for snorkelling, then enjoy a relaxed lunch and free time in town.
- Blue Hole and Bells snorkelling (shallow areas only)
- Lagoon walk and optional water sports
- Bedouin lunch or seafood dinner
- Evening in Dahab's cafés
Day 5: Dahab to Sharm El Sheikh
Drive back to Sharm El Sheikh, about an hour and a half, with the afternoon free for Naama Bay or an optional boat trip.
- Morning at leisure in Dahab
- Drive to Sharm
- Afternoon free or optional Ras Mohammed trip
Day 6: Departure from Sharm El Sheikh
After breakfast, a private transfer takes you to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport for your onward flight, or you can extend your stay.
- Private airport transfer
- Optional extension to Saint Catherine and Mount Sinai
Places You Will Visit and Their Story
This Colored Canyon and Dahab tour shows the quiet side of the Sinai coast. Here is the background to each stop.
Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh started as a Bedouin and fishing settlement at the tip of the Sinai and became a major Red Sea resort. It is the gateway to Ras Mohammed National Park and the coral reefs of the Gulf of Aqaba.
Nuweiba
Nuweiba is a coastal oasis town on the Gulf of Aqaba, with a port that links Egypt to Aqaba in Jordan. The area is home to the Muzeina Bedouin, whose tribe gave the town its second name. Long, quiet beaches, palm groves and simple camps make it a favourite with travellers seeking peace.
Tarabin and Bedouin Culture
The Tarabin are one of the main Bedouin tribes of the Sinai. In Nuweiba, families run small camps with palm-leaf huts on the beach, serve tea and traditional dishes and share stories of life in the desert.
Colored Canyon
The Colored Canyon lies between Nuweiba and Dahab. Wind and occasional flash floods have carved narrow passages through sandstone, whose walls show bands of red, orange, yellow, violet and brown from mineral oxides in the rock. In places it narrows to little more than a metre.
Dahab
Dahab, meaning gold in Arabic, grew from a Bedouin fishing village into a relaxed beach town known for windsurfing, kitesurfing, diving and freediving. Its promenade has cafés and shops, and the surrounding mountains drop steeply to the sea.
Blue Hole and the Bells
The Blue Hole is a deep sinkhole in the reef north of Dahab. This tour includes snorkelling only in the shallow reef areas and at the nearby Bells, and deep diving there should never be attempted without proper training.
Ras Abu Galum
North of Dahab, the Ras Abu Galum Protectorate is a roadless coastal reserve reached on foot, by camel or by boat. Established in 1992, it protects reefs, mangroves and Bedouin hamlets, and is available as an optional extra on request.
Colored Canyon: What to Expect
Activities on This Holiday
Accommodation and Meals
You stay one night in Sharm El Sheikh, one night in Nuweiba, two nights in Dahab and one final night in Sharm El Sheikh. Hotel category is confirmed in your written proposal according to your budget and dates. Nuweiba offers simple beach lodges and hotels, and Dahab has a wide range from budget to upscale. Breakfast is included at hotels, and other meals follow your quotation.
Transport and Driving Times
All transfers and sightseeing drives use a private air-conditioned vehicle. Approximate driving times are:
| Sharm El Sheikh to Nuweiba | Around 3 hours |
| Nuweiba to the Colored Canyon | Around 1 hour |
| Colored Canyon to Dahab | Around 45 minutes to 1 hour |
| Dahab to Sharm El Sheikh | Around 1.5 hours |
Times are approximate and depend on traffic and checkpoints. Carry your passport throughout.
What Is Included and Not Included
Final inclusions are always confirmed in writing before payment.
Prices
The price depends on your dates, hotel category, number of travellers and vehicle type. Send us your plan and we will reply with a clear written quotation.
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Booking and Cancellation
Share your dates, number of adults and children and preferred comfort level. We send a personalised itinerary, you approve the details, and you pay by Cash, PayPal, Binance, Visa or Mastercard. Cancellation and amendment terms depend on the hotels selected and are stated in your written quotation. Call or message us on +20 100 925 5585.
Best Time to Go and What to Pack
The best time for a Sinai tour is spring and autumn, from March to May and September to November, when the sea is warm and walking is comfortable. Winter days are mild but nights are cool, and July and August are very hot. Pack light layers, closed walking shoes with grip, swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen, a sun hat, a light jacket for evenings and a small day bag.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Six days from Sharm El Sheikh to Nuweiba, the Colored Canyon and Dahab with a private guide. Share your dates and we will prepare your personal proposal.
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