Top Egypt Layover Tours - page 2

Step back in time to ancient Egypt on a private tour of the Egyptian Museum Cairo with a private, Egyptologist guide. View the star attraction — the treasures of Tutankhamun — and let your guide introduce you to the highlights of the Egyptian and Roman collections. Admire Tutankhamun’s gold death mask, coffins and chariot; view age-old mummies of Egypt’s kings, and see other pharaonic furnishings and items as your guide recounts their history. With thousands of artifacts on show, a visit to the Cairo Egyptian museum can be overwhelming without a guide.

Experience two of Egypt’s most iconic monuments, the Pyramids and the Sphinx, like an ancient pharaoh would during this 4-hour customized private tour. Enjoy personalized service from a certified Egyptologist as you wander the grounds of these impressive monuments, learning about the great Egyptian rulers that led their construction. You’ll check out the Pyramids, including Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinos, then get a closer look at the Sphinx, which guards a funeral complex. Your trip also includes a private vehicle, entrance fees, round-trip hotel transport and camel ride.

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.

Spend a full day visiting Luxor's most important ancient sites with this full-day tour. Your guide will pick you up either at the airport or at your hotel and take you out to see highlights such as the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Karnak Temple Complex, with a stop for an included lunch along the way.

Skip the expense of flying and travel south for a Nile cruise in style. Exploring with a guide in a group capped at just 15 travelers, catch the sleeper train to Aswan, then join a 5-star ship for a full-board cruise. See the signature sights of Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor with a guide—please note, entrance fees are not included. Finally, take the sleeper back from Luxor.

Traveling to Cairo without seeing the Great Pyramids of Giza and infamous Sphinx is like traveling to Paris without making a stop at the Eiffel Tower. Experience the best of this incredible and ancient city on a private tour of Cairo. Follow your own Egyptologist through all the highlights and enjoy personalized attention as your tour the city’s most iconic destinations. The flexibility of a private tour means you can decide how much time to spend at each of the sites, insuring a truly memorable experience.

Explore Cairo's Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids without having to worry about transportation by booking this private, full-day tour, which includes transportation from your hotel and a stop for lunch along the way. An Egyptologist guide will lead the way, providing narration and historical tidbits to enrich your experience at both attractions.

Discover the historical treasures of the Coptic Christian community on this 3-hour private tour of Coptic Cairo. Travel into this captivating neighborhood, also known as Old Cairo, with your private guide, and visit a medley of early, icon-adorned churches, including the Hanging Church and Abu Serga, where the holy family is said to have found refuge. Learn about Egypt’s rich Coptic heritage, and visit the Coptic Museum, a treasure trove of ancient artifacts that tell the story of this Christian community, one of the world’s oldest.

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.

Easily visit the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx on a layover with this guided tour from the Cairo airport. After pickup at the terminal, travel in a comfortable vehicle out to the three pyramids. Then, visit the nearby Sphinx and take photos of the pyramids from afar. An option to add on a camel ride or visit inside one of the pyramids is available at an additional cost.

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.

Take advantage of your layover in Cairo on this guided tour of the pyramids and more. You’ll be picked up at Cairo International Airport and travel to see the Giza pyramids, including the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Chephren Pyramid, the Mykerinos Pyramid, the Valley Temple, and the famous Sphinx statue; a separate ticket is required to enter the pyramids. The tour ends with a felucca ride (a wooden sailing boat) down the Nile before returning to the airport.

Secure a stress-free and quick ride in advance to the Cairo Airport with this private transfer service from your Giza or Cairo hotel. You’ll simply meet your driver at your hotel or private residence, and then relax on the journey to Cairo Airport in a modern private vehicle, that’s just right for your group.

Our Short Stopover Tour to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization holds a historical odyssey, awaiting you to decode the mysteries of the Egyptian Civilization. This museum is an absolute goldmine for history buffs, adorned with fascinating exhibits, art, and relics from various periods of Egypt's long history. Look through the lens of time into the incredible ingenuity of this mighty civilization and uncover the tales woven behind each display. The tour is expertly guide on site, ensuring that you leave with a comprehensive understanding of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and the wonders it holds.

Explore the rich history of Cairo with a private tour of the Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Start the tour at the Egyptian Museum, home to over 250,000 artifacts including ancient treasures, statues, and mummies. Then, visit the Salah El Din Citadel, home to the gleaming alabaster domes of the Mohamed Ali Mosque. Afterward, head to the Khan El Khalili bazaar to shop for souvenirs and gifts, before enjoying a complimentary lunch of authentic Egyptian cuisine at a local restaurant.

Don’t waste time sitting around the airport during your long layover in Cairo. Book a layover tour and explore some of Egypt’s treasures including the pyramids of Giza, Memphis, Sakkara, the Dahshur Pyramids, and the Khan Khalili bazaar. Learn about Egypt’s rich history and culture from your informative guide and take iconic photos in front of the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx before heading back to the airport terminal.

A private driver will pick you up from the airport and whisk you off to the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and Khan el-Khalili market. For a little extra excitement you can opt to venture inside the pyramids or hop on a camel for a memorable ride (additional cost). With an Egyptologist guiding your journey, lunch at a local spot, and bottled water provided, this tour ensures you make the most of your short time in Cairo.

See the highlights of Cairo and its surrounding areas in just two days with this private tour, designed for travelers wanting to book their accommodation independently. Spend your first day visiting the Pyramids of Giza, as well as those in Dahshur and Saqqara. Your second day will be devoted to Cairo, with a visit to the Egyptian Museum and a tour of the historic churches, mosques, and synagogue of Old Cairo.

Enjoy this half-day trip to see the Giza pyramids and Sphinx, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and optional experience camel-riding alongside the Giza pyramids with wonderful views of the pyramids Sahara desert. Follow in the footsteps of pharaohs at the Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx pick up and drop off at Cairo airport

Visit Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, the only existing wonder from the seven wonders of the ancient world. Also visit the Step Pyramid in Sakkara, the oldest building on the planet entirely made out of stone. In the same day we will also take you to Memphis, the oldest capital of the Pharaohs. Our tour includes private guiding, pick up and transportation, and we promise you a high quality of service by our well educated tour guides.

Explore the wonders of ancient Egypt with our Cairo Layover Tours to Memphis, Sakkara, and Dahshur Pyramids. Embark on an unforgettable journey as we take you back in time to witness the remarkable history of these iconic sites. Begin your adventure in Memphis, once the capital of Egypt, and discover its ancient ruins, including the colossal statue of Ramses II. Continue your exploration at Sakkara, home to the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest stone pyramid in Egypt. Finally, marvel at the awe-inspiring pyramids of Dahshur, including the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage and architectural marvels of Egypt's past on this captivating tour.

Use a layover at Cairo International Airport to see the Giza Pyramids with this private 5-hour tour, including round-trip airport transfers. When your flight lands, meet your Egyptologist guide and travel to the Giza Plateau. Admire the spectacular UNESCO-listed tombs, hear about the pharaohs and burial rituals that saw them built, and see the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple mummification complex. Snap panoramic photos and opt to explore inside (own expense) one of the tombs. Finish with an included lunch at a local restaurant before your return to the airport.

Learn about life in ancient Egypt in an entertaining way with a visit to the Pharaonic Village, a history and entertainment complex just south of central Cairo. You'll see replicas of ancient Egyptian dwellings and temples and observe costumed actors as they reenact life in the past. Round-trip transfers from your hotel are included and a guide will be with you to provide context and answer questions.

Make the most of every precious hour in Cairo with this comprehensive private tour from Cairo or Giza hotels. Skip having to hire cabs on the day, and enjoy a prebooked tour of the ancient highlights in and surrounding the city. Admire the Giza Pyramids, see the antiquities at nearby Memphis, and view the age-old Saqqara and Dahshur pyramids, all with commentary from your Egyptologist driver-guide. Admissions and lunch included.