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Make the most of limited time and explore ancient Egypt on a convenient layover tour. After airport pickup, travel by air-conditioned minivan with an Egyptologist guide to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. Shop for leather and other fine products at Khan El Khalili Bazaar, check out the King Tut exhibit at the Egyptian Museum, take a camel ride, and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Discover the Saqqara Pyramids, Memphis Museum, and Pyramids of Dahshur on this half-day tour from Cairo. A private experience that’s bookable just for your group, the tour is led by an Egyptologist guide to give you all the background info you need about the pyramids, their architects, and their mythology. On the return journey, you’ll get a bonus stop at a carpet school where local children are taught to weave traditional Egyptian carpets.

Cairo is packed with iconic attractions—so many, that most travelers miss its more off-the-beaten-track offerings. Visit three unique sights related to the city’s Christian minority during this two-hour private tour. Travel through “Garbage City,” home to Coptic trash collectors, see where the Virgin Mary is believed to have appeared, and visit the cave-dug monastery of Simon the Tanner. Air-conditioned transportation and admission tickets are included.

Step into Cairo’s fascinating history on a private guided journey through its Islamic, Coptic Christian, and Jewish heritage. Visit the impressive Saladin Citadel, Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Sultan Hassan and Al-Rifai Mosques, and explore the historic churches of Coptic Cairo. Discover the Hanging Church and Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, as well as the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue, offering a fascinating insight into Cairo’s diverse religious heritage. Continue to Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of Cairo’s most famous historic markets, and experience its lively atmosphere, traditional shops, and local crafts. Enjoy a comfortable private experience with air-conditioned transportation, convenient pickup and drop-off, and an experienced professional guide. The tour offers a flexible start time and personalized service. Entrance fees and lunch are included when the corresponding option is selected at booking.

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.

See some of Egypt’s most-important attractions on this private half-day tour. Leave the history books behind as you learn from your Egyptologist guide, ticking off sites such as the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and Khafre Pyramid. Round-trip hotel transfers, lunch with drink (for all-inclusive options), and all required admission fees are included. Airport pickup is not included. Skip large group tours and benefit from your guide’s undivided attention.

Staying in Cairo needn't mean missing out on visiting the beautiful Mediterranean city of Alexandria. This private tour, led by an Egyptologist guide, allows you to get to know Egypt's second city in just one day. Explore the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Serapeum, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Roman amphitheater, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and be back in Cairo by evening.

See a side of Cairo that most visitors overlook on this private tour through Coptic Cairo. See some of the city's most important Christian sites, including the Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, the Church of Saint Barbara, the Hanging Church, and the Monastery of St Simon. Upgrade to include a tour guide who provides fascinating insight into Egypt's Christian history.

Experience the Giza pyramids and the Sphinx hassle-free on this half-day private tour with a licensed Egyptologist guide. Depart from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and explore the Great Pyramid of Cheops, Pyramids of Chephren and Menkaure, and the Sphinx. Learn about the history of the area and the structures with personalized attention. Optionally, add a camel ride or lunch to your tour.

Cover more of Cairo's historic highlights in less time on a private sightseeing tour that lets you tick off attractions including the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, and the city’s old market. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle helps you stay cool and cover more sights efficiently, while a private guide offers you undivided attention.

Staying in Cairo needn’t mean missing out on Egypt’s other ancient capital—Luxor. On this private tour, fly from Cairo to Luxor for the day, and visit the key highlights: the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahary, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Temple of Karnak. Along the way, get personalized insights into ancient Egypt from your private guide.

See the magnificent religious architecture of Old Cairo on a 4-hour, private tour that takes the stress out of navigating Cairo’s chaotic streets. Visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, the Citadel of Saladin, and the Alabaster Mosque without the hassle of finding a series of taxis between destinations, and a flexible departure time means the tour can be tailored to your schedule.

Discover some of Egypt’s most renowned ancient sites with this full-day private tour. With an Egyptologist guide, visit three pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza, and enjoy a camel ride. Then explore the evolution of the pyramid at Sakkara before visiting Memphis to view the massive statue of King Ramses and the Alabaster Sphinx. Opt for an all-inclusive tour to include entry fess and lunch for a seamless experience.

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.

Cairo has a large Coptic Christian community dating back millennia. With this half-day tour, you'll get to see some of the most interesting Coptic, Jewish, and pre-Christian attractions in Old Cairo, including a pre-Christian fortress, as well as the 3rd-century Coptic hanging Church along with the nearby Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Witness the wonders of the Western Sahara on this tour of Ancient Egyptian civilization's most renowned sites. Enjoy plenty of photo opportunities with visits to the pyramids of Giza as well as the Sphinx and necropolis. Observe the valley temple at Khafre before voyaging to Menkaure. See the evolution of pyramid structure at Sakkara before journeying to Memphis City, which dates back to 3100 BCE.

Explore Egypt's notable ancient highlights, without the pressure of keeping up with a tour, on this private tour. Starting from either Cairo or Giza, enjoy an itinerary that visits the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, Memphis, and the Dahshur and Saqqara burial grounds. Well-suited for travelers looking for a streamlined sightseeing option where all the transportation is sorted, along with the flexibility to opt into additional package upgrades.

Visit the Giza Pyramids on a private tour that includes an all-terrain vehicle (ATV or quad bike) adventure and a camel ride too, direct from your Giza or downtown Cairo hotel. See the three main pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, and capture hilarious photos from a panoramic viewpoint. Upgrade to add a guide and include entrance to the Giza Pyramids site, or indulge in a longer camel ride.

Go beyond the Pyramids of Giza on this private tour that lets you explore the lesser-visited pyramids of Saqqara and Dahshur. Your guide shares Egyptian history as you visit the Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the Bent and Red Pyramids at Dahshur, and Memphis, Egypt's ancient capital. Optional add-ons include lunch, an ATV tour, and main area tickets for each site.

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.

Explore Ancient Egypt beyond the Giza Pyramids on this private tour to Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis. Avoid transportation hassles with direct pickup from your hotel, and relax in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle as you travel to these archaeological sites. Enjoy an itinerary that includes the Pyramid of Djoser, the Bent and Red Pyramids, the Mastaba of Ti, and more.

Sail from Aswan to Luxor on a five-star Nile River Cruise, with plenty of stops at ancient temples and archaeological sites along the way, with this cruise package. You'll visit the Abu Simbel Temple, the Edfu Horus Temple, and the highlights of Luxor's West and East Bank along the way.

Getting from Cairo Airport to your hotel in Giza or Cairo can be a hassle, but it doesn’t have to be. There is a convenient option that takes the fuss out of renting a car or booking a taxi after a long journey. Book online, find your driver in the arrivals hall, then relax on the way to your hotel in a modern vehicle.

Avoid the hassle of dealing with taxis by reserving your hotel transfers ahead of time. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the airport in a private, air-conditioned vehicle just for your party. This service is available around the clock so that you can rest assured knowing that you'll make it to the airport with plenty of time to catch your outbound flight.