Top Cairo Literary Tours

Escape Giza’s persistent hawkers and enjoy two other ancient sites as well on this private full-day tour from your Cairo or Giza hotel. Learn about ancient Egypt from your private guide as you admire the three pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, and cruise the desert on camel-back. Then go deeper on visits to ancient Memphis and the Saqqara burial ground. Enjoy your Egyptian lunch in a traditional restaurant.

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.

Discover Khan el-Khalili, one of the biggest bazaars in the Middle East, and load up with favorites including papyrus, perfume, cotton, and more during this private Cairo shopping tour. The basic package includes transport, your tour, and a simple local lunch of falafel or koshary. Upgrade to add a guide, a felucca ride, or visits to El-Moez Street (Sharia Al Mu'izz Li-Din Allah) and the Al-Azhar Mosque.

Explore The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, also known as The Egyptian Museum, with a Qualified Egyptologist guide. Enjoy a deeper appreciation of the exhibits as your guide provides historical and cultural context to what you see. The museum has more than 136,000 artifacts on display, including many items from King Tut’s extravagant, multi-room tomb. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Alexandria boasts some of the best sightseeing in the world. From the world-famous Library of Alexandria to the beautiful and ancient Pompey's Pillar, Alexandria has something for everyone. With its rich historic architecture, delicious cuisine, and friendly locals, Alexandria is an ideal destination for sightseeing.