Top Egypt Half-day Tours - page 3

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.

Get off the beaten path with a private, half-day tour to Dendera to see the Temple of Hathor and its famous ceiling depiction of the zodiac with this day tour. Your Egyptologist guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you out to the temple complex at a time of your choosing, where you’ll have plenty of time to explore before returning to Luxor.

Explore Egypt’s newest treasure on a private guided tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum. With your expert Egyptologist, discover the world’s largest collection of ancient artifacts, including the complete Tutankhamun collection and royal masterpieces spanning 5,000 years. Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off, and experience the museum at your own pace with a personalized itinerary.

Get a bird's eye view of Luxor's ancient sites from aboard a hot air balloon. Your driver will pick you up and take you to the launch site in an air-conditioned vehicle, where you'll attend a safety briefing before getting ready to fly. You'll then head up to the sky, with a local guide on board to point out sights and tell you about their history and relevance.

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.

Experience the fascinating Valley of the Kings with your own qualified Egyptologist guide on this 4-hour morning private tour from Luxor. After traveling to the West Bank by private, air-conditioned vehicle, explore three of the stunning tombs that were burrowed into the mountains around 4,000 years ago as burial places for the pharaohs. Hear about the different tombs from your informative guide, and then descend underground to see the richly decorated tunnels and chambers of the tombs of rulers such as Ramses III, Ramses XI and Merenptah.

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.

See some of Egypt’s lesser-known pyramids on a private day trip from Cairo. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, hear about the ancient pharaohs and their burial grounds from your guide as you journey south to the necropolis of Dahshur. View the Red Pyramid and extraordinary Bent Pyramid here, and then explore the ruins of Memphis, once Egypt’s capital. Inspect the broken relics, columns and giant fallen statue of Ramses II, before continuing to Saqqara. Here, see the famous Step Pyramid of Zoser, Egypt’s oldest stone structure, before returning to Cairo.

Connect to nature and your group on a level that's just not possible aboard a shared boat on this private half-day speedboat experience. Start by looking for dolphins and observing them in their natural habitat—it may also be possible to swim beside them. Next, head to two different patches of reef to snorkel among colorful coral and tropical fish (equipment included). Finally, catch some rays on pretty Abu Minqar Island.

Explore Luxor–and avoid long taxi lines and the hassle of public transport–on this private, half-day tour, including round-trip transfers from your hotel, boat, or the airport. Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples, two of the city’s most important Ancient Egyptian landmarks, and choose to go at your own pace, explore with an Egyptologist, or upgrade to include a guide plus all entry fees.

Discover ancient Egypt’s wonders on a private half-day tour to the Giza Pyramids—the Great Pyramid of Giza, Pyramid of Khafre, and Pyramid of Menkaure—as well as the majestic Sphinx. Various tour options let you select the inclusions that suit your needs and budget, such as lunch, a short camel ride, or just a car and driver to keep things simple.

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.

Explore the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor on this private, guided tour of the region. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to the Karmak Temples, dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu. Then, stop at the Luxor Temple, built during the 18th Dynasty.

Don't miss the chance to visit the Pyramids of Giza complex if you're in Cairo on this tour that includes hotel transport for an easy way to see these ancient structures and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Accompanied by a guide, you can marvel at the three pyramids from the outside: the Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu), Khafre's Pyramid, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. You also have the option to take a camel ride, if you wish, plus stop to see the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple. Please note, entrance fees are at your own expense if you wish to go inside the pyramids.

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.

Experience the ancient landmarks of Luxor from a different perspective when you embark on this hot-air balloon ride. Climb aboard your private balloon and soar over the ancient monuments and landscapes just as the sun is about to rise. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding areas and sip on complimentary tea or coffee upon landing.

Explore Islamic, Coptic, and Jewish heritage within Old Cairo during this private half-day tour. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup and drop-off provided. Highlights include centuries-old landmarks like Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, Salah El Din Citadel, the 3rd-century Hanging Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, with admission tickets purchased separately.

Walk Cairo’s vibrant Al Muizz Street, browse the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, and experience Al Azhar Mosque on a 6-hour exploration of the city’s Islamic heritage. Enter Bab El Fotouh gate and take in the medieval architecture that lines Al Muizz, a street through the heart of historic Cairo. Immerse yourself in the scents and sounds of Egypt’s most iconic souk then visit a millennium-old mosque, whose sturdy minarets and shady arcades were built by the Fatimid Caliphate, and house a renowned school of Islamic studies.

Even if the very idea of a group tour sends shivers down your spine, enjoy hassle-free transport and a knowledgeable companion on this cost-effective private tour. Exploring with your own personal Egyptologist, visit Cairo’s three most significant sites after Giza: Memphis, the ancient capital, Saqqara, home to the first pyramid, and Dahshur, with its Bent Pyramid. Tour includes snacks, soft drinks, guiding, and door-to-door transport, but excludes entrance fees.

Discover the ancient treasures of Luxor’s West Bank on this private tour that includes the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Tomb of Queen Nefertari . Unlike many Valley of the Kings tours, this itinerary also offers the chance to step inside Tutankhamun’s tomb and come face to face with the young king's mummy.

Get off the beaten path with a trip to the Monastery of Saint Simon, aka the Cave Church of Saint Simon, on this private tour. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you out to the cave church, which was uncovered in 1974. Here you'll see all sorts of engravings and wall art depicting biblical scenes as you learn about the church's history from your professional guide.

Reaching the Giza Pyramids by public transit is a major headache, while taxis and rideshares are unreliable. Avoid the expense of a private tour when you book this small-group half-day trip, direct from your Cairo or Giza address. Your Egyptologist guide wil explain the myths and history that underpin both Pyramids and Sphinx, shoo away any touts, and point out the best photo spots: upgrade to include entrance fees.

Visit El Mokattam Mountain Cave Church, or the Monastery of St Simon, on a private tour that also explores the magnificent churches of Coptic Cairo. You’ll see some of Cairo’s most important Christian sites, including the Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, the Church of Saint Barbara, and the Hanging Church, while going beyond sightseeing for a glimpse of ‘garbage city,’ a fascinating Cairo neighborhood that most visitors overlook entirely.

Nobody wants to spend precious time in Luxor haggling with cab drivers or stressing about planning their own sightseeing itineraries. This private half-day West Bank tour avoids both: with a guide to show you the sites and a private air-conditioned vehicle to ferry you around. Explore the Valley of Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon and learn their histories from your Egyptologist guide.