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See the wonders of ancient Egypt on a private tour of the Egyptian Antiquities Museum and the Giza Pyramids. Exploring with a private guide saves you the hassle of navigating Cairo’s busy streets and crowds, visiting the city’s most remarkable places in a private, climate-controlled van. You’ll discover the treasures excavated from tombs and temples across the country, then walk and ride a camel amid the towering pyramids of the Giza Plateau, as your expert guide shares stories to bring the ancient sites to life.

Don’t miss a trip to Egypt’s National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) when you’re in Cairo. This half-day private trip makes it easy for you to visit this impressive museum in Fustat, offering round-trip transport from your hotel, included entry, and even an Egyptologist guide. You’ll get the lowdown on the different Egyptian civilizations as you browse the collections, and check out the Ain Sirah Lake, too.

Luxor is home to many of Egypt’s standout attractions, but its distance from Cairo makes it tricky to visit in a day. This private, all-inclusive tour includes hotel pickup and a domestic flight to cover Luxor’s highlights. Enjoy guided visits to ancient temples and tombs with door-to-door transportation from your Cairo or Giza hotel.

Tick off Ancient Giza, the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar from your sightseeing list on this full-day private tour. Well-suited to travelers who want to visit as many of the area's highlights as possible, but feel daunted by the amount of planning needed. Relax as your driver collects you from your hotel and transports you easily between all these attractions.

Embark on a day trip from Cairo to the ancient Egyptian sites of Dahshur, Memphis, and Saqqara aboard your own private vehicle. Spend the day exploring the ancient monuments of each area and learning about their histories and significance from your private, Egyptologist guide. See the world’s oldest pyramids and explore Egypt’s first capital before heading back to your hotel.

Hitting up Egypt’s most impressive attractions can be hard if you don’t have a means of transport. This Giza pyramids and Egyptian Museum tour makes it easy for you to see the sites by taking care of round-trip transport from your hotel. See the Great Pyramids of Giza with the Great Sphinx of Giza and the Egyptian Museum with many Egyptian artifacts including some of Tutankhamun.

With lush greenery, desert, and waterfalls, the Al-Fayoum (Faiyum) oasis is a fascinating area. Hit the highlights on this private tour that includes sandboarding, a boat trip, and a restaurant lunch, but excludes entrance fees. You’ll have the option of visiting the Valley of the Whales, then view Lake Qarun, Magic Lake, Mt. Mudarawa, and Wadi El-Rayan, home to Egypt’s only waterfalls.

Visit the Giza pyramid complex, Sakkara, and Memphis, without worrying about how to see them all in one day, on this private tour. Enjoy a comphrensive package that covers your transportation, including hotel pickup and drop-off, entry fees, and an on-site guide. Simply relax in the back of an air-conditioned vehicle and immerse yourself in the experience.

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Discover Egypt’s most popular attractions in just one day with a guide to provide context on a private tour. Explore the Giza Plateau with your Egyptologist guide; get up-close to the mysterious Sphinx, and take in three famous pyramids. Visit Chephren's valley temple then travel to Memphis, the ancient capital of lower Egypt, and Saqqara.

Discover Egypt’s surreal-looking natural wonders on this private day trip from Cairo, all without transport hassles and with the benefit of a guide. After hotel pickup, travel by private 4WD into the Western Desert, absorb the lush palms and hot springs of the idyllic Bahariya Oasis; and experience the volcanic-coated hills of the Black Desert. Then, view the Crystal Mountain before discovering the White Desert, whose sandstorm-shaped calcium formations make an incredible sight. A restaurant lunch is included.

Soak up Egypt’s stunning White Desert, Black Desert, and Bahariya Oasis without having to plan transport or accommodation on this 2-day private tour from Cairo. After hotel pickup, board a private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide and journey to Bahariya’s lush palm groves to enjoy Jeep tours of the deserts, famous for their stark rock spires and other wonders. A night at a desert camp and hotel drop-off complete your experience.

Discover the very best of Cairo in one unforgettable day. This private Giza Pyramids & Luxury Nile Felucca Experience combines ancient wonders with modern comfort, making it perfect for couples, families, and anyone looking for something truly special. Your private Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you on a journey through history at the Giza Pyramids, one of the world’s greatest archaeological sites. Stand face-to-face with the Great Sphinx, explore the panoramic viewpoints, and capture stunning photos with expert guidance in a relaxed, personalized atmosphere. After your pyramid adventure, unwind with a luxurious 2-hour private felucca cruise on the Nile. Your boat will be beautifully decorated with a romantic setup—perfect for celebrations, anniversaries, proposals, or simply enjoying a magical moment in Cairo. Indulge in a delicious selection of fresh food, soft drinks, and dessert, all served onboard as you glide peacefully along the river.

Discover the historical treasures of the Coptic Christian community on this 3-hour private tour of Coptic Cairo. Travel into this captivating neighborhood, also known as Old Cairo, with your private guide, and visit a medley of early, icon-adorned churches, including the Hanging Church and Abu Serga, where the holy family is said to have found refuge. Learn about Egypt’s rich Coptic heritage, and visit the Coptic Museum, a treasure trove of ancient artifacts that tell the story of this Christian community, one of the world’s oldest.

Visit the Pyramids, shop in a traditional bazaar, ride a camel, and explore the antiquities at the Egyptian Museum on this private tour. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Giza, where you'll visit the Pyramids and the Sphinx and take a camel ride. You'll then have lunch before continuing to Cairo, where you'll tour the Egyptian Museum and do a bit of shopping.

Reaching the Giza Pyramids by public transit is a major headache, while taxis and rideshares are unreliable. Avoid the expense of a private tour when you book this small-group half-day trip, direct from your Cairo or Giza address. Your Egyptologist guide wil explain the myths and history that underpin both Pyramids and Sphinx, shoo away any touts, and point out the best photo spots: upgrade to include entrance fees.

Get a fresh perspective on the Giza Pyramids with this private guided tour, including a camel ride, shopping, and an ATV adventure across the desert. Upgrade to add local lunch, entrance fees, and a dinner cruise on the Nile featuring belly dancing and tanoura spinning. Hotel pickup and round-trip transfers are included for a hassle-free experience.

Get insights into Cairo's rich Islamic and Coptic heritage that you might otherwise miss on this private tour. After meeting your guide outside your hotel, relax knowing your transportation and activities are all sorted. Enjoy an itinerary that includes the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, Al-Rifa'i Mosque, the Citadel of Saladin, and more.

Explore Cairo's Islamic and Christian heritage, without the pressure of planning your own itinerary, with this private tour. Let your guide lead the way as they take you a selection of the city's key religious sites, including the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, Amr ibn al-As Mosque, and more. Well-suited for first-timers who feel a little daunted deciding which sites to priortize and knowing how to get between them.

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Get beyond the Cairo sights on a full-day, private tour to Al-Fayoum that explores nature, history, and wildlife in an ancient oasis. Visit the salty, scenic Lake Qarun, then explore the collection of Roman-era mummy portraits and statues in the Fayoum museum. Discover a series of waterfalls in the heart of the desert at Wadi El-Rayan, set sail on a traditional Egyptian felucca, and dine at a local restaurant before returning to the city.

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Make a trip to Cairo’s UNESCO-listed Giza Pyramids as easy as it can be by prebooking a private tour, complete with your own return transport and Egyptologist guide, from the city. Forget about finding cabs and hiring a guide once at Giza, and put all your time and energies into viewing the spectacular tombs and the nearby Great Sphinx and Valley Temple, and learning about their history and purpose.

See Cairo from a fresh perspective on this private tour of ancient mosques, streets, bazaars, and more of the old walled city, Islamic Cairo. Your private driver picks up and drops off direct from your Cairo or Giza hotel, with onboard Wi-Fi to ensure you don’t waste a minute. Your Egyptologist clues you in to sights including the notorious Khan Al-Khalili, the ancient city gates, and a 16th-century trading inn.