Top Egypt Day Trips

This isn't just another sightseeing tour—it's a private, expertly guided journey through Egypt’s most iconic landmarks, curated to offer comfort, insight, and unforgettable memories in a single day. Skip the crowds and rigid itineraries of group tours. With your own Egyptologist guide and private vehicle, you'll explore the Pyramids of Giza at your own pace, stand face-to-face with the Great Sphinx, and uncover ancient secrets at the Valley Temple. Next, step into the world’s largest archaeological museum—the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)—and see King Tutankhamun’s treasures and thousands of artifacts in a state-of-the-art setting. To end the day, unwind with a peaceful 1-hour sail on a traditional felucca boat along the Nile River—one of the most magical ways to see Cairo from the water. With door-to-door transportation, bottled water, lunch, and all entrance fees included, this tour offers exceptional value and VIP-level service.

Even if you have only limited time in Egypt, you can explore the historic city of Alexandria in just one day with this private tour. In the company of an Egyptologist guide, visit top attractions including the Roman Theater, the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, Library of Alexandria Library, and Qaytbay Citadel and be back in Cairo in time for dinner.

Embark on the ultimate Egyptian adventure with our Exclusive Full-Day Private Tour—perfect for travelers seeking luxury, comfort, and an immersive experience at Egypt’s most iconic sites. • VIP Comfort & Personalized Service: Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional Egyptologist guide for a seamless, tailored experience. • Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Discover the Great Pyramid, Khafre, and Menkaure, stand before the legendary Sphinx, and enjoy a scenic camel ride for authentic desert adventure. • Grand Egyptian Museum: Explore Tutankhamun’s treasures and thousands of ancient artifacts in the world’s largest museum dedicated to Egypt’s history. • Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Browse handmade crafts, gold jewelry, and exotic spices, then relax with traditional mint tea in Cairo’s most famous market. Book now for a private tour that blends history, culture, and VIP comfort at Egypt’s most iconic sites—creating memories to last a lifetime!

Alexandria is at least 11-12 hours round trip from Cairo so it pays to use your time effectively. Make the absolute most of those precious hours on this door-to-door tour that covers the library, the Roman Amphitheater, the corniche and harbor, the site of the lighthouse, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Montazah Palace Gardens, Stanley Bridge, the Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, El Nabi Daniel Mosque and many other stops.

Experience the Giza pyramids and the Sphinx hassle-free on this half-day private tour. Depart from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and head to the pyramids. In the company of your guide, learn about the history of the area and the structures and enjoy personalized attention. Go on a camel ride as part of your tour.

Your guide will wait for you at your hotel to start an unforgettable evening in Cairo. Khan El Khalili, one of the most famous and ancient bazaars. the street to the muez an open-air museum, are more than a thousand architectural wonders. entrance to the Al-Hakim Mosque inside reveals a wide, sober and history-laden spiritual space. cafe fishaway (coffee of mirrors ) This place not only serves traditional Egyptian drinks like mint tea, but the most famous . a falucca shared with tourists and locals for 25 minutes and a walk along the new walkway to the river nillo which is wonderful. dinner You can choose between Koshari – The soul of Egypt on a plate. One of rice, lentils, pasta and chickpeas in the restaurant abu tarek best for koshari. or shorma with thin slices of meat or chicken in restaurant papa abdu the best for shorama or falafel a vegetreian Egyptian sweet (Zalabya) is one of the most typical Egyptian sweets:

With only one bus a day, getting to the Abu Simbel Temples on public transit is a high-risk approach. Skip the stress without breaking the bank on this affordable shared shuttle service, with an early morning pickup from your Aswan hotel. You’ll have time to explore the temples independently before your driver drops you back at your door.

Take a tour of the gardens, landmarks, and mosques of Alexandria with a guide who is an expert on all things Egypt and archaeology. As you explore with just your personal group, you’ll hear fun curiosities about the city, and have the freedom to ask questions in a way that’s not possible with a large, standard tour group. Entrance fees are included to all sites mentioned in the itinerary.

Explore one of the most significant landmarks of Ancient Egypt–and take the guesswork out of planning your route–on this full-day visit to Abu Simbel including round-trip coach transfers from your hotel in Aswan. Wander through the UNESCO World Heritage Site, step inside well-preserved temples, and learn about history and culture along the way. Enhance the visit with a guided tour option–extra expense.

Escape the hustle of Cairo and relax along the beach in El Ein Sohkna on the Red Sea on this full-day private tour. Swim, enjoy the sun, or sit in the sand or a beach chair under the shade of an umbrella while enjoying the facilities at a beachfront hotel.

The iconic Giza Pyramids are Cairo’s biggest draw but they’re tricky to reach independently, and travelers without a guide can face a world of hassle. Enjoy them your way, your style, on this flexible private experience. Book a car, guide, and camel ride only; upgrade to add tickets, lunch, and visits inside the pyramids. Other possible add-ons include a Nile dinner cruise, a shopping tour, and the Grand Egyptian Museum.

Learn about Egypt's ancient history with this private tour led by an Egyptologist guide. You'll visit the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Hatshepsut and Habu Temples, and Deir El-Medina, all in just one day. For extra convenience, this tour includes round-trip transportation from your Luxor hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.

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.

Step back in time with a full-day guided tour of Luxor’s ancient tombs and treasures from Hurghada. Stroll between two great lines of sphinxes as you enter Karnak Temple to see the buildings and sacred lake within the complex. Pause for lunch at a local restaurant then visit the Valley of the Kings’ royal tombs and Queen Hatshepsut’s vast temple before returning to your hotel. Upgrade to include entrance fees.

Exploring the Giza Pyramids can be a disappointing experience thanks to the notoriously persistent touts. Skip the stress and benefit from your own personal Egyptologist and photographer when you prebook these private tour packages—online, in advance, in the currency you choose. Book a car and tour guide only; upgrade to add a camel ride; or opt for the all-inclusive package with lunch, tickets, and a visit inside a small pyramid.

Sailing over Luxor in a hot-air balloon lets you see the full scope of the archaeological site, a perspective that’s impossible to get from ground level. This private guided day tour begins with majestic sunrise views, then continues to the ancient highlights: the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and both Karnak and Luxor Temples. Site entrance fees are at your own expense.

Avoid the tourist crowds and gain intimate insight into Egypt’s three most celebrated landmarks on a private tour of the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum, with a simple local lunch included. Benefit from your Egyptologist guide’s full attention as you tick off the Big Three in just one day, and enjoy round-trip transfers from your hotel or residence for a hassle-free experience.

See one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World on this private tour from Cairo. Marvel at the Sphinx, a large half-human, half-lion statue, the Great Pyramid of Giza, the largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex, and more. Your package includes a guide and round-trip transfers: Upgrade to add a camel ride, entry fees—including a visit to the interior of the third pyramid—and a restaurant lunch.

Enjoy a comfortable and tailor-made visit to the millennia-old temple complex of Abu Simbel during this full-day private tour from Aswan. Travel into the desert in a private air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel transfers and bottled water provided. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site on your own, or upgrade to include a guide to hear invaluable information, before returning to Aswan that same day.

Visit the Pyramids of Giza and enjoy multiple activities without having to book multiple tours. Discover three pyramids and the Sphinx with an Egyptologist guide, with free time to explore inside the pyramids (own expense). Depending on what package you book, you can also enjoy an ATV ride at sunset, a Nile River cruise, and an included lunch.

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.

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.

Monuments to royal power and passion, the Abu Simbel Temples are a Lower Egypt highlight but getting there can be tricky. Enjoy space to spread out and set the air conditioning to a temperature that suits you on this private door-to-door tour with onboard Wi-Fi. Your Egyptologist guide will tell tales of Ramses II and Nefertari, and how the temples escaped the rising Nile. Entrance fees are at your expense.