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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.

Follow in the footsteps of the pharaohs as you cruise the River Nile from Aswan to Luxor. Pair the comfort of a modern ship with informative guided tours and door-to-door transfers on this 4-day, 5-star experience. See the highlights of Aswan and Luxor, including Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and the Valley of the Kings, and savor nine meals. Entrance fees and a Gala Dinner on New Year's Eve are extra.

If you want to visit Cairo in a day without a pricey flight or train from Sharm el Sheik, there’s a more wallet-friendly way to do it. This day trip by coach starts early, but it means you won't miss out on the famous Egypt sites in and around Cairo. In an intimate group that's capped at 15, you'll visit the Egyptian Museum, the Great Sphinx, and even the Pyramids of Giza on a tour by foot, horseback, or camel.

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).

Visiting the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx without a guide can be a major letdown, thanks to notoriously aggressive vendors. Enjoy a private tour with transfers from your Cairo or Giza hotel. Book a car and guide only; add lunch, a soft drink, and a camel ride; select “all-inclusive” to add tickets and lunch; or upgrade further by including entry inside one of the pyramids.

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.

Visiting Cairo’s Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum is tricky by yourself—you’ll need to haggle with cabs and do your own navigation and research. This private tour eliminates the hassles and provides a personal guide to proffer observations and background. View the museum’s highlights including Tutankhamun’s treasures; and tour the Pyramids, Great Sphinx, and Valley Temple, all with ease and commentary. Lunch, admissions, and hotel transfers make everything seamless.

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.

Save time and avoid the hassle of finding a taxi after a long flight by pre-booking your transfer from Cairo's airport to your hotel and back again. Your driver will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign bearing your name, ready to take you to your hotel n Cairo or Giza. When it's time for your return transfer, you'll get door-to-door service from your hotel back to the airport.

If you like to see the world’s wonders but aren’t a fan of history, then quad biking through the Giza desert is the perfect adventure. Soak up the majesty of the 4,500-year-old Giza Pyramids as you roar across the sands in custom-made buggies that can reach speeds as high as 50 mph (80 kph). Your tour includes guiding, a simple snack pack, and 2-way door-to-door transfers to the base station.

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.

Celebrate an evening in Cairo with a glittering 2-hour dinner cruise along the iconic Nile River. Step aboard the elegant Nile Maxim cruise boat, and soak up the sparkling city lights, delicious food and live entertainment as you glide along the beautiful Nile. Feast on your choice of either a scrumptious set menu or à la carte menu; listen to tunes from the house band; and enjoy an after-dinner folklore show featuring sequinned belly dancers and spinning ‘tanoura’ artistes performing to foot-tapping folklore music.

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.

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.

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.

Delve deeper into the history of ancient Egypt on a private day trip to the temples of Dendera and Abydos from Luxor. Your guide puts the historic sights into context and provides undivided attention throughout your tour, allowing you to ask ample questions and take breaks when you like.

See the wilder side of Egypt on an overnight tour, which includes camping in the desert. See the ethereal rock formations of the White Desert, visit hot springs, Crystal Mountain, and the Black Desert, and spend time at the Bahariya Oasis, and enjoy a barbecue dinner and a Bedouin show under the open sky.

See the highlights of Luxor in just one day with this private day trip from Cairo. You'll start the day with a sunrise hot air balloon flight over Luxor, followed by visits to some of the most important archeological sites in the area, including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. You'll also take a sailing trip on a traditional felucca before flying back to Cairo in the evening.

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.

Venture out onto the Red Sea in a private speedboat for a snorkeling excursion in search of dolphins with the help of a guide. Head to a coral reef, dubbed the “Dolphin House,” and don your snorkel gear for a snorkel safari in the hopes of finding these creatures. Spot colorful corals, fish, manta rays, moray eels, and more, too, making this an ideal experience for nature lovers.

With the language barrier, persistent touts, and long taxi lines, arriving at Cairo International Airport can be an exhausting experience—particularly after a lengthy flight. Make life easy on yourself by prebooking this private airport transfer: online, in advance, in the currency that suits you. Your chauffeur will arrive ahead of your flight’s scheduled arrival holding a sign with your name, help with your luggage, and whisk you to your hotel.

Make exploring Luxor simple–and avoid the crowds–with private round-trip transfers from your hotel to several of the city’s top landmarks: the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, and the Valley of the Queens. Explore at your own pace or upgrade to include an Egyptologist guide who speaks English, German, or Spanish to uncover sights you might otherwise have missed (extra expense).

Cover more of Cairo's historic highlights in less time on a private sightseeing tour that lets you tick off attractions including the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, and the city’s old market. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle helps you stay cool and cover more sights efficiently, while a private guide offers you undivided attention.

Explore the East and West Banks of the Nile in one day, without having to figure out your own transportation, on this private day tour, which includes round-trip transportation from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Temple of Luxor, with the option to upgrade to include guide services and lunch.