Top Egypt Private Sightseeing 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.

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.

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.

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.

Witness the wonders of the Western Sahara on this tour of Ancient Egyptian civilization's most renowned sites. Enjoy plenty of photo opportunities with visits to the pyramids of Giza as well as the Sphinx and necropolis. Observe the valley temple at Khafre before voyaging to Menkaure. See the evolution of pyramid structure at Sakkara before journeying to Memphis City, which dates back to 3100 BCE.

Many visitors to Egypt only see the Giza Pyramids, but you can explore less-visited pyramids on this private half-day tour to Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis. Avoid transport hassles and upgrade to add an Egyptologist guide as you tour the Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the Bent and Red Pyramids at Dahshur, and Memphis, once the capital of ancient Egypt.

Escape Giza’s persistent hawkers and enjoy two other ancient sites as well on this private full-day tour from your Cairo or Giza hotel. Learn about ancient Egypt from your private guide as you admire the three pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, and cruise the desert on camel-back. Then go deeper on visits to ancient Memphis and the Saqqara burial ground. Enjoy your Egyptian lunch in a traditional restaurant.

Visit the Giza Pyramids on a private tour that includes an all-terrain vehicle (ATV or quad bike) adventure and a camel ride too, direct from your Giza or downtown Cairo hotel. See the three main pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, and capture hilarious photos from a panoramic viewpoint. Upgrade to add a guide and include entrance to the Giza Pyramids site, or indulge in a longer camel ride.

The Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis are all spread out, making it tough to cover these three ancient sites in a single day on your own. Make the most of limited time during this full-day private excursion, which whisks you around by air-conditioned vehicle. Relax and focus on the sights, with live commentary from an Egyptologist guide. Upgrade to include a camel ride and traditional Egyptian lunch.

Learn more about the history of Ancient Egypt than you would in the guidebook on a private, half-day tour that covers three top attractions—Valley of The Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon. You’ll be able to sit back and soak up the scenery in air-conditioned comfort, before exploring each historic site at your own pace while receiving the undivided attention of your private guide.

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.

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.

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.

Visit Egypt's second-largest city, Alexandria, without the hassle of planning your own transportation on this private day trip from Cairo. Explore the city's highlights, including the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, the Library of Alexandria, Qaitbay Citadel, the Roman Amphitheater, and more. Upgrade to include a guide, lunch, and entrance fees for a hassle-free experience.

Get acquainted with some of the Egyptian Museum's glittering treasures on a private half-day tour of the iconic cultural institution from Cairo. Alongside a private guide, browse more than 250,000 artifacts that perfectly capture the splendor of ancient Egypt. Marvel at the golden mask, throne, and coffin of King Tutankhamen; behold the royal mummies of the Pharaohs; and see statues created by those who built the pyramids. Receive personalized attention from your private guide and enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Cairo hotel.

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.

Go beyond the Pyramids of Giza on this private tour that allows you to explore the lesser-visited pyramids of Saqqara and Dahshur. While your guide fills you in on Egyptian history, tour the Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid at Dahshur, and Memphis, Egypt's ancient capital.

Enjoy a spectacular Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor over two nights and three days. Begin with a visit to the impressive Abu Simbel Temple, famous for its colossal statues of Ramses II. Sail to Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus, and Kom Ombo Temple, honoring Sobek and Horus. In Luxor, explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple, and Karnak Temple, discovering the grandeur of ancient Egypt and the beauty of the Nile."

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.

See the highlights of picturesque Aswan on a comprehensive tour with an expert Egyptologist guide. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, start with views of the Aswan High Dam, the massive 1960s structure built to counter the annual flooding of the Nile. Admire the dam and then see the Unfinished Obelisk, a gigantic, half-carved obelisk abandoned in its quarry by ancient quarrymen. Later, ride a boat to Philae Temple, renowned for its beautiful island location. Tour the magnificent courts, terraces and chambers dedicated to the goddess Isis before returning to Aswan proper.

See the highlights of Luxor's East and West Banks in just one day with this private, guided tour led by an Egyptologist guide. You'll visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Karnak Temple, with a stop along the way to dine on an included lunch.

Get the most out of your visit to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NEMC) in Cairo. This private guided tour is led by an Egyptologist guide who takes you through the museum's collection of more than 50,000 artifacts—dating from prehistoric times to today—and enriches your experience through their deep knowledge of Egyptian history.

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.

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.