Which day trips from Sharm El Sheikh are worth taking: Petra, Luxor or Cairo?

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TL;DR

Petra and a flight excursion to Luxor are mentioned as options from about US$200 per person. Cairo is considered less suitable as a rushed day trip; allow 3–4 days and check heat-related visiting restrictions at the pyramids.

What the community said

For a more unusual excursion from Sharm El Sheikh, consider Petra in Jordan; the reported price starts at around US$200 per person.

65 days ago Petra — from US$200 per person

Luxor is recommended as a flight excursion, with an approximate cost of US$200 per person.

65 days ago Luxor by air — about US$200

Cairo is not recommended as a rushed trip from Sharm: plan 3–4 days and fly if possible. During extreme heat, pyramid visits may be restricted in the daytime, with access mentioned only before 10:00 am or after sunset.

65 days ago Cairo: 3–4 days; pyramids before 10:00 am or after sunset