Top Egypt Archaeology Tours - page 4

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.

Hit up three of the Cairo area's most important attractions with this private tour. You'll start with the Pyramids of Giza, where you'll enter the Great Pyramid of Khufu, see the Sphinx, and take a short camel ride. You'll then visit the Khan Al-Khalil Bazaar for shopping, followed by lunch and a visit to the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, home to thousands of years of artifacts from the region.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Cairo with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at the Cairo airport, and relax on the journey to your hotel or private residence in the city or Giza plateau area. These private vehicles can accommodate up to eight passengers.

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.

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.

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.

Rewind to ancient Egypt with this full-day private tour to Giza, Sakkara and Memphis. With your own Egyptologist guide, admire the magnificent pyramids at Giza. After learning about these age-old tombs and the Sphinx, leave Cairo to see the Sakkara pyramid, an extraordinary stepped tomb known as Egypt’s oldest pyramid. Lastly, continue to Memphis to discover the UNESCO-listed ruins of ancient Egypt’s capital, including a giant statue of Ramses II. Enjoy a flexible itinerary on this private tour, and upgrade to include lunch and entry to Giza’s Solar Boat Museum.

Enjoy a night to remember in Cairo. This evening cruise takes you sailing along the mighty River Nile after dark while enjoying a delicious buffet dinner and entertainment by belly dancers, Sofi dancers, and a live band. Private round-trip transfers from your Cairo or Giza hotel are included.

Travel between Cairo Airport and your hotel in style and comfort with this private transfer service. A representative will meet you outside the exit gate with a sign bearing your name, ready to take you to your hotel. Your driver monitors your flight in case of delays, ensuring a smooth arrival experience.

Visit the Necropolis of Thebes and the Valley of the Kings on a full-day trip to Luxor from Cairo that includes round-trip flights, all transfers, and guided tours in Luxor. Explore ancient tombs of Egyptian pharaohs, eat lunch at a local restaurant, then walk the Avenue of Sphinxes at the Temple of Karnak. This Luxor tour is a cost-effective way to make the most of your time in Egypt, with an Egyptologist guide to help bring the ancient world to life.

Explore Egypt’s top ancient sites on this full-day private guided tour to the Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis. Enjoy private transfers with hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairo and discover the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Step Pyramid, Red Pyramid, Bent Pyramid, and more with a guide on site.

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.

Watch Cairo come to life after dark on a private tour through the city’s most atmospheric spots when temperatures have cooled to make exploring more comfortable. Take in the view from the top of the Cairo Tower, then cast off on the Nile River in a traditional felucca sailboat. Sip tea high above the city from the peak of El Mokkatam mountain and enjoy a traditional Egyptian dinner. Finish your evening at the bustling Khan El Khalili bazaar for the ultimate end to a day of sightseeing.

Celebrate an evening in Cairo with a glittering 2-hour dinner cruise along the River Nile, with round-trip private hotel transfers. Travel to the riverside by private, air-conditioned minivan, and step aboard an elegant cruise boat, festooned in beautiful lights. Soak up the soft breezes and Cairo’s bright lights from the top deck as you glide by illuminated skyscrapers, bridges, mosques and other landmarks. Then, sit down to a delicious buffet dinner as you enjoy a colorful programme of folkloric entertainment, from sequinned belly dancing shows to whirling ‘tanoura’ shows.

Without a guide to shoo away the street hustlers, downtown Cairo can be an oppressive experience. Discover the city at its best on this private door-to-door adventure to Old Cairo. First, immerse in Cairo’s multicultural heritage at the ancient Hanging Church, the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Next, explore its medieval Islamic glories at the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque.

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.

Make the journey to Abu Simbel from Aswan with ease, and book a comprehensive day trip by minibus. After traveling direct from your hotel or the port in air-conditioned comfort, you’ll arrive at Abu Simbel with ample time to visit the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Hathor (entry own expense). Even better: you’ll hear the history behind the royal tombs from an Egyptologist guide.

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).

The complexities of Egyptian history, paired with the persistence of Egyptian street vendors, mean that a guide vastly enhances the experience of discovering Cairo. Explore the city’s star ancient attractions—the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum—with a private guide just for your group. Upgrade to add a restaurant lunch, a camel ride, or an all-terrain vehicle (ATV or quad bike) safari; museum and pyramids tickets are at your expense.

See the highlights of Luxor and its surrounding region with a local guide on this 2-day tour. You'll spend your first day checking out the West Bank of Luxor, with stops at the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatsheput, and the Colossi of Memnon. On your second day, you'll stick to the East Bank, where you'll visit both Karnak and Luxor Temples with your guide.

Egypt’s second city, Alexandria, is packed with history and plenty to see. Choose up to four attractions from the list below on this custom, private door-to-door trip, with an Egyptologist guide to show you around, plus stops at Saint Mark's Cathedral or Mosque of Abu al-Abbas, and enjoy a seafood lunch overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

Visit the famous Egyptian Museum with its countless exhibits steeped in history. Marvel at the last existing wonder of the world - a fabulous experience! There are three pyramids here: the Chephren, the Cheops and the Mykerinos pyramids. You can explore the area on foot, on horseback or on a camel. Duration between 2 and 3 hours. Enjoy a boat trip on the Nile. (for a fee) After visiting the pyramids of Giza, we go to the Great Sphinx, by far the largest and surviving sphinx. It consists of a human head on a lion's body. The sphinx was carved from the remains of a limestone hill that served as a quarry for the Cheops pyramid.

Tick off some of ancient Egypt’s most celebrated attractions during this convenient 8-hour private trip from Cairo. Most details are taken care of for you, so you can skip the hassle of planning and focus on taking in the sights. Get a close peek at the world-famous Giza Pyramids, walk through the former capital of ancient Egypt, and pose for a photo in front of the iconic Sphinx. Private hotel pickup is included from Cairo.