Top Cairo Layover Tours

No trip to Egypt is complete without a visit to the Pyramids, but getting to them on your own can be a challenge and involve haggling with taxi drivers. This tour makes things easy, with door-to-door transfers from your hotel and the services of a guide to information about these ancient sights and what they were used for thousands of years ago.

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.

Make the most of your Cairo layover with a visit to the world-famous Giza Pyramids and Sphinx. This tour is set up to accommodate transit passengers and includes round-trip transportation from the airport (or an airport hotel) to Giza. Upgrade to include an Egyptologist guide and entrance fees for a seamless experience.

With the language barrier, persistent touts, and long taxi lines, arriving at Cairo International Airport can be an exhausting experience—particularly after a lengthy flight. Make life easy on yourself by prebooking this private airport transfer: online, in advance, in the currency that suits you. Your chauffeur will arrive ahead of your flight’s scheduled arrival holding a sign with your name, help with your luggage, and whisk you to your hotel.

Get a personal introduction to Cairo with a full-day, private tour that takes in the best of ancient and modern Egypt. Visit the iconic pyramids of the Giza Plateau and the inscrutable sphinx, then see a stunning collection of pharaohs’ treasures and mummies in the Egyptian Museum. Travel into the oldest part of Cairo to explore a vibrant bazaar, where stalls are piled high with gold jewelry, handmade carpets, spices and souvenirs.

Make the most of your daylong layover in Cairo with a private tour of the city. Depart from the airport in an air-conditioned vehicle and travel with a private guide to the Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum. Explore at your own pace and learn about the history of each place before returning to the airport in time for your flight.

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.

Get to know Cairo with a shopping tour of the city. Revel in the hustle and bustle of El Ghorya after spending some time at the markets downtown. Be a part of the hubbub of El Mosky before reaching the grounds of Khan el-Khalili, the oldest market in the Middle East. Take in the views from the oriels of the street below, while soaking up the scents of Bab al-Fatah and Bab el Nasr.

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).

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.

Explore the serpentine souks (markets) of Cairo without fear of getting lost by taking a private tour led by a guide. Your guide will pick you up at the airport or at your Giza or Cairo hotel and take you out for a shopping adventure. You'll not only visit local bazaars, but you'll also get the chance to visit government shops, a mall, and a perfume factory.

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.

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.

See the Pyramids and the Sphinx on your layover in Cairo with this tour from the airport. Your guide will pick you up at the airport and take you out to visit the famous monuments; you'll even have the option of going on a camel ride! Then it's into Cairo to visit the Egyptian Museum before you head back to the airport for your next flight.

Learn about life in ancient Egypt in an entertaining way with a visit to the Pharaonic Village, a history and entertainment complex just south of central Cairo. You'll see replicas of ancient Egyptian dwellings and temples and observe costumed actors as they reenact life in the past. Round-trip transfers from your hotel are included and a guide will be with you to provide context and answer questions.

Go beyond Cairo's most visited sites and see the Dahshur pyramids, Saqqara, and Memphis: an ancient city and two of its necropolises. Admire Djoser’s distinctive step pyramid and the ‘Bent’ and ‘Red’ Pyramids at Dahshur; stand beside the millennia-old colossus of Ramses II; and follow the footsteps of pharaohs as you explore an open-air museum of statues. Your package includes private door-to-door transfers; upgrade to add a guide, entry fees, and a local restaurant lunch.

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by our private vehicle then transfer to Cairo Citadel of Saladin and Mohamed Ali mosque. then Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque which was designed by the architect Yousif Boushnaq an Ottoman architecture .Then visit to Coptic Cairo to Discover the historical treasures of the Coptic Christian community on this 2-hours 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. Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by our private vehicle then transfer to visit The museum in a privet tour

Explore Cairo's Grand Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids without having to worry about transportation by booking this private, full-day tour, which includes transportation from your hotel and a stop for lunch along the way. An Egyptologist guide will lead the way, providing narration and historical tidbits to enrich your experience at both attractions.

Take a scenic trip down the Nile River on a 2-hour felucca ride from Cairo with hotel transfer. Choose a sunrise or sunset trip, then watch the warm breeze fill the traditional lateen-rigged sails. See minarets and skyscrapers drift by, and enjoy the serenity of life on the water, away from the city’s bustling streets. Simply relax on deck as the morning or evening light illuminates the riverfront’s swaying palms and wharves, then finish the trip with return transfer to your hotel.

Go deeper into ancient Egypt on this private tour with hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza. Your guide introduces you to the pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple at Giza, accompanies you inside the Pyramid of Teti and the Mastaba of Kagemni at Saqqara, and shows highlights of ancient Memphis. Entrance fees are at your own expense.

Use a layover at Cairo International Airport to see the Giza Pyramids with this private 5-hour tour, including round-trip airport transfers. When your flight lands, meet your Egyptologist guide and travel to the Giza Plateau. Admire the spectacular UNESCO-listed tombs, hear about the pharaohs and burial rituals that saw them built, and see the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple mummification complex. Snap panoramic photos and opt to explore inside (own expense) one of the tombs. Finish with an included lunch at a local restaurant before your return to the airport.

Check off many of Egypt's most-important sights on this 3-day private tour of Cairo and Alexandria. Spend two days exploring the highlights of Cairo and Giza, including the pyramids, Sakkara, Memphis, the Egyptian Museum, and Citadel of Cairo. On the third day you will travel to Alexandria to discover such landmarks as the Library of Alexandria and Montaza Palace.

Spend an evening cruising the Nile on an evening boat ride that includes dinner and live entertainment. After a convenient hotel pickup, embark on a romantic night out on the water. See the sunset over Cairo, enjoy a delicious dinner, listen to atmospheric live music, and watch two traditional dance performances—a belly dancing and Tanoura Sofy show.