What to see, shop and eat in Sharm el-Sheikh's Old Town (Old Market), and is a seafood yacht trip worth it?

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TL;DR

Sharm el-Sheikh's Old Town (Old Market) is good for sightseeing, shopping and fresh seafood; alternatively book a yacht trip with swimming/diving and a seafood lunch, but if booking through Pegas confirm the meal is included, or you may end up watching others eat.

What the community said

If booking a boat trip through Pegas tour operator, confirm in advance whether lunch is included — some tours were sold without food, leaving travelers to watch others eat on the same yacht.

Pegas tour operator

The Old Town (Old Market) area in Sharm el-Sheikh is worth visiting on a first trip — good for walking around, seeing local architecture and buying souvenirs, spices and other goods.

Old Market, Sharm el-Sheikh

There are seafood restaurants near the Old Town area, good for a meal after walking and shopping.

A yacht sea trip typically includes swimming or diving along with a seafood lunch or dinner.

Before the yacht trip, check whether mask and flippers are provided by the organizers or you need to bring your own.