Top Egypt Archaeology Tours - page 5

Take a ride down the Nile River in a time-honored Egyptian style on a private felucca boat in Cairo. Settle aboard a comfortable, white-sailed felucca with an onboard Egyptologist guide and make your way past Cairo’s skyscrapers, promenades, and bridges. As you sail, enjoy informative commentary from your guide. Choose from several departure times to suit your schedule.

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.

The royal city of Luxor sits alongside the Giza Pyramids on Egypt’s must-see sights—and it’s just a 5-hour drive from Marsa Alam. This private day trip includes door-to-door transport, a guide, and entry to the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Hatshepsut temples. Visit the Colossi of Memnon and enjoy a restaurant lunch. Entry fees are included except for the Colossi of Memnon; tips are not included.

This isn’t just another sightseeing day — it’s your private, expertly guided voyage into Egypt’s most iconic wonders. With your own Egyptologist and a dedicated vehicle, you’ll explore the Pyramids of Giza at your own pace, pause at the Valley Temple, and stand face-to-face with the timeless Great Sphinx. Next, you’ll enter the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the largest archaeological museum in the world, to marvel at King Tutankhamun’s treasures and thousands of other pharaonic artifacts — all displayed in a sleek, modern setting. To wind down, enjoy a serene one-hour ride on a traditional felucca as you glide along the Nile, watching Cairo’s skyline in soft evening light. Every detail is covered: door-to-door transport, lunch, bottled water, and all entrance fees are included — so you can relax, immerse yourself, and carry memories, not logistics.

Spare yourself the 10-hour round trip and travel to Cairo in style—by plane. On this comprehensive small-group tour that’s perfect for first-time visitors, check off the highlights of ancient Egypt: the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple, and the Egyptian Antiquities Museum. Then discover Old Cairo and the Khan Al-Khalili bazaar. Tour includes flights, lunch, and transfers.

Embark on a day tour of Cairo that takes you to the Egyptian Museum (where you can see King Tutankhamun’s golden death mask and more than 120,000 other antiquities); the Saladin Citadel of Cairo, where you can see the Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha; and Khan el-Khalili, a bustling market in the center of Islamic Cairo.

Devote ample time to Cairo’s wonders by spreading your sightseeing over two days on this privately guided tour. Accompanied by your own Egyptologist guide, set off on Day 1 to see the pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, before traveling to Saqqara, home to the Step pyramid, Egypt’s first-ever pyramid. On Day 2, switch your sights to Cairo itself. Marvel at the treasures of King Tutankhamun and other highlights at the Egyptian Museum; visit the Mohammed Ali Mosque; and enjoy the Khan El-Khalili bazaar. Daily hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Staying in Cairo needn't mean missing out on visiting the beautiful Mediterranean city of Alexandria. This private tour, led by an Egyptologist guide, allows you to get to know Egypt's second city in just one day. Explore the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Serapeum, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Roman amphitheater, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and be back in Cairo by evening.

Immerse yourself in Egyptian history without the hassle of figuring out logistics on a private day trip from Cairo that introduces you to some of the country’s most important historic sites, including Saqqara, Memphis, and the Pyramids of Giza. Learn about the history and purpose of pyramids and temples as you explore the past with an Egyptologist guide.

See the highlights of Cairo and around with an Egyptologist guide to provide insight along the way on this private tour. You'll start with a trip to the Pyramids of Giza and the adjacent Great Sphinx before making your way to the Egyptian Museum, home to the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities in the world.

Visit the Giza Pyramids, Dahshur, and Memphis on a full-day tour that combines three remarkable ancient sites, from Giza’s iconic pyramids to the atmospheric Memphis ruins. Scattered through the desert terrain at the edge of Cairo, the three destinations are hard to reach without your own vehicle, but a shared tour is a hassle-free option that's a cost-effective alternative to hiring a private driver.

Visit the Egyptian Museum, Cairo Citadel, and Khan Al-Khalili bazaar on a full-day private tour in Cairo. With an Egyptologist guide, visit the Egyptian Museum to marvel at its vast collection of antiquities. After lunch on a Nile island, visit the Mohammed Ali Mosque at the Citadel of Saladin, and barter for souvenirs at the Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Entrance fees extra.

Pushed for time in Egypt’s capital? Then, see all Cairo’s top attractions in two action-packed days on this private tour, with an Egyptologist guide. Experience the stunning Giza pyramids and Great Sphinx; and visit the ancient pyramid fields of Sakkara and open-air museum of Memphis. Gaze at Tutankhamun’s golden treasures at the Egyptian Museum, and explore the highlights of Old Cairo, Alabaster Mosque and Hanging Church. While lunches, entrance fees to the Pyramid outside areas (Entry inside are optional), and air-conditioned transport are included, your Cairo accommodation is not included on this tour.

Savor the wonders of Ancient Egypt on this sweeping tour of the most exciting ancient landmarks in the area. Be transported into the world of myth and mummies in Giza. Explore the valley temple of Khufu, Khafre's pyramid complex, the king's pyramid at Mentakure and the Great Sphinx while being led by a professional guide. Discover even more photo opportunities at the burial ground at Sakkara and Dahshuor, before visiting Memphis city.

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.

Embark on a captivating half-day journey through Luxor's East Bank, where history comes to life. Visit the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple, a sprawling complex of grand columns and sacred sanctuaries that pay homage to ancient Egyptian gods. Delve into the heart of Luxor as you explore the Luxor Temple, adorned with colossal statues and intricate hieroglyphics. Witness the convergence of past and present as you stroll through these magnificent structures that have stood for millennia. This half-day East Bank tour offers a glimpse into Egypt's rich history and the architectural marvels that define Luxor's landscape.

See the major ancient pyramids in and around Cairo in one effortless day on this private tour. Ideal for those fascinated with Egypt’s pharaonic tombs, your explorations start at Sakkara’s Step Pyramid of Djoser, Egypt’s oldest pyramid. Unpack its history, do the same at Dahshur’s Bent and Red Pyramids, and then visit Giza to admire and learn about its three main pyramids and Great Sphinx. Door-to-door transport and an Egyptologist guide are included.

Even if you’ve only got a day in Cairo, make the absolute most of it on this action-packed private tour that takes in the Giza Pyramids (and the Sphinx), the Egyptian Museum, and the historic Al-Azhar Mosque. Your day includes your own personal Egyptologist to clue you in on the history, a restaurant lunch, a camel ride at the pyramids, and a Nile cruise in a traditional felucca sailboat.

Delve into the ancient mysteries of Egypt on a private full-day trip to the Great Pyramid of Giza, Memphis and Saqqara from Cairo. Alongside an Egyptologist, you’ll gaze upon the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and visit the mighty Sphinx. See, too, the step pyramids and ancient tombs of Saqqara and explore the former Egyptian capital of Memphis. Lunch and round-trip transportation from your Cairo hotel are included.

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, an ATV safari, or main area tickets; museum and pyramids entry fees are at your expense.

Visit and tour the Giza Pyramids with a guide on this private tour. See the Great Pyramid of Giza that belongs to kings Chepos, Chephren, and Mykerinos. An option to ride a camel or tour the inside of the pyramids is available. Then, stop by the Valley Temple to visit the Sphinx and take pictures of the Pyramids from afar.

Embark on a captivating half-day journey through Luxor's East Bank, where history comes to life. Visit the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple, a sprawling complex of grand columns and sacred sanctuaries that pay homage to ancient Egyptian gods. Delve into the heart of Luxor as you explore the Luxor Temple, adorned with colossal statues and intricate hieroglyphics. Witness the convergence of past and present as you stroll through these magnificent structures that have stood for millennia. This half-day East Bank tour offers a glimpse into Egypt's rich history and the architectural marvels that define Luxor's landscape.

The tomb of Tutankhamun is one of the most popular attractions of Luxor’s West Bank and visiting on a private tour means you’ll enjoy the undivided attention of your Egyptologist guide. This full-day tour from Luxor also visits the rest of the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), and the Colossi of Memnon.

Explore some of Egypt’s most important monuments on this full-day private tour from Cairo or Giza. See the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, the city of Memphis, which was the capital of Old Kingdom Egypt, and the Dahshur and Saqqara burial grounds with their ancient pyramids.