Top Cairo Archaeology Tours

The new Grand Egyptian Museum is a landmark in the history of Egyptology and home to the complete treasure of Tutankhamun, but it’s hard to reach from downtown Cairo independently. This private tour spares you the stress. Book a transportation-only package or upgrade to include tickets and your own personal Egyptologist. You can also complete your experience with a tour of the nearby Giza Pyramids, which includes a camel ride.

Experience Cairo’s very best on a private, full-day tour that takes in ancient sites, artifacts. Ride a camel through the sand beside the soaring pyramids at Giza and go toe-to-toe with the enigmatic Sphinx. Pause for lunch before visiting the Egyptian Museum and explore the stunning collection of artifacts, mummies and royal treasures with your guide. Then continue to the Khan el Khalili bazaar to browse vibrant displays of fabrics, handicrafts, and antiques.

Explore Egypt’s newest treasure on a private guided tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum. With your expert Egyptologist, discover the world’s largest collection of ancient artifacts, including the complete Tutankhamun collection and royal masterpieces spanning 5,000 years. Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off, and experience the museum at your own pace with a personalized itinerary.

This isn't just another sightseeing tour—it's a private, expertly guided journey through Egypt’s most iconic landmarks, curated to offer comfort, insight, and unforgettable memories in a single day. Skip the crowds and rigid itineraries of group tours. With your own Egyptologist guide and private vehicle, you'll explore the Pyramids of Giza at your own pace, stand face-to-face with the Great Sphinx, and uncover ancient secrets at the Valley Temple. Next, step into the world’s largest archaeological museum—the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)—and see King Tutankhamun’s treasures and thousands of artifacts in a state-of-the-art setting. To end the day, unwind with a peaceful 1-hour sail on a traditional felucca boat along the Nile River—one of the most magical ways to see Cairo from the water. With door-to-door transportation, bottled water, lunch, and all entrance fees included, this tour offers exceptional value and VIP-level service.

See the major ancient pyramids in and around Cairo in one effortless day on this private tour. Ideal for those fascinated with Egypt’s pharaonic tombs, your explorations start at Sakkara’s Step Pyramid of Djoser, Egypt’s oldest pyramid. Unpack its history, do the same at Dahshur’s Bent and Red Pyramids, and then visit Giza to admire and learn about its three main pyramids and Great Sphinx. Door-to-door transport and an Egyptologist guide are included.

Maximize your sightseeing time at Egypt’s largest archaeological site with a private tour and guide. Leave the history books behind as you visit the Dahshur Pyramids, Memphis city, the Sphinx, and more. Enjoy private hotel pickup from Cairo or Giza, an optional local lunch (extra expense), and free time to explore. Along the way, listen to your guide’s informative commentary and learn about Egyptian history.

Even if you have only limited time in Egypt, you can explore the historic city of Alexandria in just one day with this private tour. In the company of an Egyptologist guide, visit top attractions including the Roman Theater, the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, Library of Alexandria Library, and Qaytbay Citadel and be back in Cairo in time for dinner.

Cairo’s archaeological treasures stretch beyond Giza to nearby Sakkara, Dahshur, and ancient Memphis. On this private full-day tour, visit the Giza Plateau, and the tombs and relics of the other three locations with ease. Traveling between the sites by private, climate-controlled vehicle, view Giza’s pyramids and Sphinx; Saqqara’s Step Pyramid; Dahshur’s Red and Bent Pyramids; and Memphis’ age-old artifacts as a guide shares their history and secrets.

See the highlights of Cairo and around with an Egyptologist guide to provide insight along the way on this private tour. You'll start with a trip to the Pyramids of Giza and the adjacent Great Sphinx before making your way to the Egyptian Museum, home to the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities in the world.

Get to know the Mediterranean city of Alexandria on this day trip from Cairo. Ideal for those with limited time, this private tour allows you to see all of the city's highlights, including the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Amphitheatre of Alexandria, and Pompey's Pillar, and be back in Cairo by the evening.

Explore Egypt’s ancient capital, the pyramids of Dahshur, and the Saqqara necropolis on this private excursion. After convenient pickup at your Cairo hotel, travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Saqqara’s step pyramid, the red and bent pyramids of Dahshur, and Memphis with its massive limestone statue of King Ramses II. This is a modular package. Book a transport-only tour, or upgrade to add a guide, entry fees, and a restaurant lunch.

Go deeper into Egypt’s rich culture and fascinating history on this private half-day excursion, which includes exterior visits to the Giza pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Choose from several tour options to fit your needs; upgrade to include a tour guide, lunch at a local restaurant, and/or entry fees. After pickup from the Cairo address of your choice, join your guide to discover the pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple.

The iconic Giza Pyramids are Cairo’s biggest draw but they’re tricky to reach independently, and travelers without a guide can face a world of hassle. Enjoy them your way, your style, on this flexible private experience. Book a car, guide, and camel ride only; upgrade to add tickets, lunch, and visits inside the pyramids. Other possible add-ons include a Nile dinner cruise, a shopping tour, and the Grand Egyptian Museum.

Many visitors to Egypt only see the Giza Pyramids, but you can explore less-visited pyramids on this private half-day tour to Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis. Avoid transport hassles and upgrade to add an Egyptologist guide as you tour the Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the Bent and Red Pyramids at Dahshur, and Memphis, once the capital of ancient Egypt.

Your guide will meet you at your hotel to start an unforgettable evening in Cairo. Khan El Khalili, one of the most famous and ancient bazaars. the street to the muez an open-air museum, are more than a thousand architectural wonders. entrance to the Al-Hakim Mosque inside reveals a spiritual space. cafe fishaway (coffee of mirrors ) This place not only serves traditional Egyptian drinks like mint tea, but the most famous . A felucca is a traditional Egyptian sailing vessel made of wood.Without engines and propelled solely by the wind. offering a slow and relaxing travel experience. dinner You can choose between Koshari – The soul of Egypt on a plate. One of rice, lentils, pasta and chickpeas in the restaurant abu tarek best for koshari. or shorma with thin slices of meat or chicken in restaurant papa abdu the best for shorama or falafel a vegetreian Egyptian sweet (Zalabya) is one of the most typical Egyptian sweets:

Spend the day exploring Egypt's pyramids and learning about ancient history with a private Egyptologist guide. First visit the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, and capture mesmerizing photos as you pad through the desert on a camel. Then visit Memphis, Egypt's Old Kingdom capital, and Saqqara, a burial ground that's home to the Pyramid of Djoser. Your package includes a restaurant lunch and 2-way hotel transfers.

Skip the hassle of planning your Egyptian adventure; this expertly curated package has it all. Your eight-day itinerary ensures smooth travel and unforgettable experiences, including guided visits to the Giza Pyramids, the Valley of the Kings, and iconic temples like Philae and Karnak. With domestic flights, a luxurious five-star hotel stay in Cairo, a deluxe Nile cruise, and Egyptologist guides, you'll explore ancient wonders while enjoying unparalleled comfort and convenience.

This private tour offers a chance to explore the ancient Egyptian monuments of Saqqara, the burial grounds of the Old Kingdom capital of Memphis. Led by an Egyptologist guide, the tour includes access to multiple pyramids and tombs, including the remarkable Step Pyramid of Djoser, the Pyramid of Unas, and the underground tunnel of the Serapeum.

Explore Egypt’s top ancient sites on a Cairo day tour to the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Saqqara, and Memphis with an expert Egyptologist guide. Witness the Step Pyramid, Egypt’s oldest stone structure, at Saqqara Discover ancient Memphis, Egypt’s first capital city See the famous Great Pyramid, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Visit the Great Sphinx and hear the stories behind its mystery Walk through the Valley Temple, where the king’s body was prepared for the afterlife

This private three-day tour of Egypt offers an in-depth introduction to Giza, Cairo, and Alexandria, featuring a full slate of bucket-list experiences. Accompanied by your private guide, you’ll visit the ancient pyramids and a wide range of more recent landmarks, including the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities and the new Library of Alexandria. On the last evening, enjoy a scenic dinner cruise to end your adventure.

Exploring the Giza Pyramids can be a disappointing experience thanks to the notoriously persistent touts. Skip the stress and benefit from your own personal Egyptologist and photographer when you prebook these private tour packages—online, in advance, in the currency you choose. Book a car and tour guide only; upgrade to add a camel ride; or opt for the all-inclusive package with lunch, tickets, and a visit inside a small pyramid.

Time-crunched travelers to Egypt often have to choose between Cairo and Luxor rather than visiting both cities. This shared-group tour steps up: making it easy to see Luxor’s antiquities on a day trip from Egypt's capital. Fly to and from Luxor, experience guided tours of its must-sees, from the Valley of the Kings to Karnak; and benefit from included hotel pickup and door-to-door transport. Upgrade to fly business class and enjoy entry to Tutankhamun’s tomb.

Visiting Cairo’s Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum is tricky by yourself—you’ll need to haggle with cabs and do your own navigation and research. This private tour eliminates the hassles and provides a personal guide to proffer observations and background. View the museum’s highlights including Tutankhamun’s treasures; and tour the Pyramids, Great Sphinx, and Valley Temple, all with ease and commentary. Lunch, admissions, and hotel transfers make everything seamless.