Top Cairo Historical Tours - page 3

Cover thousands of years of history on this enriching cultural tour of Cairo’s top sights. Combine a peek at the Egyptian Museum—the world’s largest collection of Egyptian antiquities—with a guided visit to Old Cairo. Learn about the city’s Coptic and Jewish heritage with stops at churches and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. You’ll also visit the spectacular Citadel of Cairo, a 12th-century fortress.

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.

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

Marvel at Cairo’s UNESCO-listed treasures on a small-group tour of the city’s historic churches. Explore Coptic Cairo and the famous Hanging Church; visit the Cave Church, the Church of Santa Barbara, and Church of Saint Sergius; and learn more about Cairo’s rich religious history and heritage.

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.

Experience Egypt’s iconic Giza Pyramids on this tour from Cairo with an Egyptologist guide. Visit the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, take an included camel ride on the Giza Plateau, and dine on an included lunch in a nearby restaurant (Depending on option selected).

Easily visit the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx on a layover with this guided tour from the Cairo airport. After pickup at the terminal, travel in a comfortable vehicle out to the three pyramids. Then, visit the nearby Sphinx and take photos of the pyramids from afar. An option to add on a camel ride or visit inside one of the pyramids is available at an additional cost.

Visit El Mokattam Mountain Cave Church, or the Monastery of St Simon, on a private tour that also explores the magnificent churches of Coptic Cairo. You’ll see some of Cairo’s most important Christian sites, including the Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, the Church of Saint Barbara, and the Hanging Church, while going beyond sightseeing for a glimpse of ‘garbage city,’ a fascinating Cairo neighborhood that most visitors overlook entirely.

Even if the very idea of a group tour sends shivers down your spine, enjoy hassle-free transport and a knowledgeable companion on this cost-effective private tour. Exploring with your own personal Egyptologist, visit Cairo’s three most significant sites after Giza: Memphis, the ancient capital, Saqqara, home to the first pyramid, and Dahshur, with its Bent Pyramid. Tour includes snacks, soft drinks, guiding, and door-to-door transport, but excludes entrance fees.

Visit Cairo’s religious landmarks on a private tour of the city’s Coptic, Islamic, and Jewish highlights. Discover Abu Serga, explore the Church of Saint Barbara, see the gilded icons that adorn the Hanging Church, and enter the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Admire Cairo’s most important mosques and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Upgrade to add an Egyptologist guide, entry fees, and a restaurant lunch, either in the city or beside the Nile.

Visit Egypt's second-largest city, Alexandria, without the hassle of planning your own transportation on this private day trip from Cairo. Explore the city's highlights, including the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, the Library of Alexandria, Qaitbay Citadel, the Roman Amphitheater, and more. Upgrade to include a guide, lunch, and entrance fees for a hassle-free experience.

Ancient Cairo’s essential sights are scattered across the desert and hard to reach. Treat yourself to the luxury of a private driver—without the haggling stress—on this door-to-door tour of Memphis, Egypt’s former capital, Saqqara, known for its Step Pyramid, and Dahshur, home of the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid. Choose between three packages: transport-only, transport with a guide, and transport, guide, and entrance fees. All include a koshary lunch.

Explore Alexandria in a single day with a private guide, making the most of your vacation time in Egypt. With a dedicated guide, you can travel at your own pace and focus on the sights that interest you; no waiting for other group members or wasting time on things that don't appeal to you. Stops can include Qaytbay Citadel, Pompy Pillar, the Alexandria library, the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, and the Roman Theater, among others.

Get the most out of your visit to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NEMC) in Cairo. This private guided tour is led by an Egyptologist guide who takes you through the museum's collection of more than 50,000 artifacts—dating from prehistoric times to today—and enriches your experience through their deep knowledge of Egyptian history.

No visit to Cairo would be complete without discovering ancient Egypt. This private door-to-door day trip lets you immerse more deeply than you could independently, with an Egyptologist guide just for your group, and visits to the city’s two signature ancient sights: the Giza Pyramids (including the Sphinx and Valley Temple) and the Egyptian Museum, a warren of priceless treasures. Everything is included—even lunch.

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.

Combine the rich heritage of Cairo with the magic of a 5-day, 4-night Nile cruise on this comprehensive Egypt vacation package—a must for any lover of history. In Cairo, discover the Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, and Coptic Cairo. Then fly to Luxor to see the temples of Karnak, Luxor, and Hatshepsut, and stroll the Valley of the Kings, before cruising to Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. Tour includes flights, private hotel and airport transfers, and most meals.

Explore the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum, then visit Tahrir Square and Khan Khalili Bazaar on a full-day private tour that takes in Cairo’s remarkable antiquities and modern life. See the Giza Pyramids and visit the Valley Temple, learn about ancient history at the Egyptian Museum, and browse for souvenirs and spices at Cairo’s most vibrant souk.

Enjoy a fuss-free arrival in Cairo or Giza with this private transfer service from Cairo Airport. Simply meet your driver in the arrivals hall, and escape the bustle of Cairo's roads as you relax on the journey to your hotel or private residence. Drop-offs can be organized to hotels in both the Giza and Cairo areas.

Experience Cairo’s highlights on a full-day private sightseeing tour to the Egyptian Museum, Cairo Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, and Khan El-Khalili bazaar. Immerse yourself in the city’s rich history and vibrant culture as you discover pharaohs’ hoards and take in views from the medieval Citadel. Your package includes hotel pickup and 2-way private transfers from Cairo and Giza addresses; upgrade to add a guide, entry fees, and a local restaurant lunch.

Save time and avoid hassle by pre-booking your private transportation between Cairo Airport and your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Your driver will be waiting at the arrival hall when you land, ready to take you to your hotel. When it's time to leave, a driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you back to the airport in a private, modern vehicle.

Save time and money and explore ancient Giza and old Cairo on this private, inclusive tour. In the company of just your party and an Egyptologist guide, visit the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx; tour one of Cairo’s oldest Coptic churches, and shop for brassware, copper, leather, and other fine products at the centuries-old Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Includes lunch.

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.

Experience the Nile aboard a traditional boat, the Felucca. Our relaxing tour begins at the pier in Cairo. Enjoy classic regional cuisine on board, while cruising one of the world's longest rivers. This sailing excursion concludes with a trip to Cairo Tower before your return to your hotel.