Sharm el Sheikh family holidays
Take the Family is a travel agency specialising in active, adventure and luxury holidays. Your personal travel advisor will create the perfect Sharm el Sheikh holiday for your family, with expert advice and dedicated support throughout.
Choose Sharm El-Sheikh for Family Holidays
As a specialist UK-based family travel agency, Take the Family can tailor-make perfect family holidays in Sharm El-Sheikh. Contact one of our travel advisors now and let's discuss your amazing family holiday in Egypt – perhaps adding on other Egyptian highlights such as the Pyramids and the Valley of the Kings or a cruise along the Nile in a multi-centre holiday.
Why choose Sharm El-Sheikh Family Holidays?
The best known of the modern resorts on Egypt's Rea Sea coast, Sharm El-Sheikh is most famous for its diving and snorkelling in waters teeming with pretty fish for the delight of divers, swimmers and snorkellers alike, lined by mile on mile of sandy beaches.
Lots of global restaurants and an array of hotels with childcare and kids’ clubs make this resort a very popular choice for family holidays, but it’s not all about the beach and the pool – book a holiday in Sharm El-Sheikh with Take the Family and discover the the region’s rich cultural and biblical heritage on fascinating day-trips. These are the same waters that parted for the Israelites as they fled the Egyptians, while the land of the pharaohs, temples and tomb raiders has ruins aplenty to explore. So you’ll be ticking all the right educational boxes as well as having fun.
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Things to do in Sharm El-Sheikh with Kids
Watersports and Water Activities in Sharm el Sheikh
Ask us abut hotels or resorts offering pool-based dives for ages 8+ and open-water dives for over-10s, or we can also book them with or refer you to trusted local operators.
Discover the wonders of Red Sea's underwater world – there's lots of diving and child-friendly snorkelling, plus glass-bottomed boat tours normally lasting about two hours.
Try your hand at sailing, windsurfing, jet skiing and parasailing.
Head for the ancient Egypt themed Cleo Park, a water park including slides, wave pools and a lazy river.
Culture, History and Adventure in Sharm el Sheikh
Visit Sharm’s ‘Old Market’ in Naa'ma Bay, full of perfumes and glittering jewellery.
As us about desert trips from Sharm El Sheikh. Thrilling Sinai Peninsula adventures include quad-bike safaris trout the dunes, Jeep tours, stargazing, and barbecues and cultural shows at Bedouin camps.
Make day-trips from the Red Sea to Cairo, Giza or Luxor – see our Egypt destination guide for more details.
Food in Sharm El-Sheikh: What to Eat on a Family Holiday
Sharm el Sheikh has plenty of international cuisine and fast-food outlets, but do try local food. As you’d expect in an area bridging Africa and Asia, food on the Red Sea coast is exciting.
Local Egyptian Food
Egyptian bazaars display staggering amounts of spices, all of which feature prominently in everyday cooking.Egyptians like their meat, as does the Middle Eastern community, so you’ll find lots of meats, normally grilled or roasted. The well-known shish kebab is a favourite, normally served with pitta, tomato salad and hummus.
There are plenty of gorgeous sweet treats too, including dates and nuts clothed in sweet pastry. The many juice bars on the streets offer delicious freshly squeezed oranges that are very welcome in the midday sun.
Food Tips for Families in Egypt
Mezze platters (a mixed goodie bag of falafel, hummus, breads, and so on) are fun for families, particularly those looking to introduce children to new foods and flavours.
Remember to pair spicy or rich foods with those fresh juices to stay refreshed in the warm Red Sea climate.
When to go to Sharm El-Sheikh with Kids
The best time to go to Sharm el Sheikh with kids is between October and May. During these months, the temperatures are warm and comfortable - ideal for enjoying the beach and the pool, as well as outdoor activities.
From June to September, the weather gets much hotter, often exceeding 35–40°C. This can be challenging, especially for young families, as spending long periods of time outdoors can become uncomfortable.
Visiting Sharm el Sheikh during Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan, which is starts in February, is a special and culturally significant time to visit Egypt. The atmosphere is often festive, with beautiful lights and traditional food aplenty. Visitors should note, however, that visitor attractions may have limited opening hours during this period.
How Much Does a Family Holiday to Sharm El-Sheikh Cost?
Sharm el Sheikh can be a very affordable destination for families – often due to the all-inclusive deals we can source for you. But we can also book you into a number of luxury resorts where you can splurge. Contact us with your budget and we'll source the right Red Sea holiday for you.
How to get to Sharm El-Sheikh from the UK
There are plenty of direct flights from London airports and other parts of the UK to Sharm El-Sheikh – which we will include in your package or bespoke holiday – taking around 5 hours 30 minutes. Egypt is GMT+2.
Sharm el Sheikh Travel Info
Flying time3.5hrs All flight times are based on flights from UK London airports, to the capital or nearest destination airport.
Carbon footprint CO2 Estimated tonnes of CO2 produced for return flights for a family of four.
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