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Mystic Mt. Sinai and the ancient St. Catherine’s Monastery are a UNESCO World Heritage Site but with no public transit your only option is a tour. This small-group door-to-door adventure leaves in the evening so you can climb the mountain at night with your Bedouin guide then watch the sunrise roll across the rugged desert. You’ll explore the monastery in the morning.

Discover the mysteries of ancient Egypt on this unique, personalized tour that takes you to some of the country's most beloved sites. Explore the ancient sites of Sakkara and Dahshur, the great Giza Pyramids, and the iconic Sphinx. After, set out on a unique camel ride around the Giza Pyramids, explore the mysterious tombs buried beneath the desert floor, and explore the mysterious pyramids of Dashur and Sakkara.

Visit Giza pyramids the Sphinx and the Valley temple Ride camel for 30 mintues around the pyramids Private Tour No Hidden expenses

There are scores of pyramids in Egypt. Experience the nation’s finest without the tour or transport hassles on this private guided tour with hotel pickup. Start at Dahshur, with the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid. Move on to Saqqara and the Step Pyramid, Egypt’s first pyramid, then enjoy lunch. Finally, tour the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Valley Temple. Your guide can arrange camel rides or trips inside the pyramids for an additional charge.

Immerse yourself in Egyptian history without the hassle of figuring out logistics on a private day trip from Cairo that introduces you to some of the country’s most important historic sites, including Saqqara, Memphis, and the Pyramids of Giza. Learn about the history and purpose of pyramids and temples as you explore the past with an Egyptologist guide.

Make the most of spare time between flights with this Giza Pyramids and Sphinx tour. Meet your Egyptologist guide at the airport, and travel by air-conditioned minivan to Giza as your guide points out Cairo’s highlights on route. Ogle the three mighty pyramids on the Giza Plateau, enjoy a camel ride, and see the Great Sphinx and ancient Valley Temple ruins. After lunch at a local restaurant, ride back to the airport in time for your departure flight.

To learn what made ancient Egypt tick, book this private tour, with 2-way transfers direct from your door. After an introduction to Egyptian history, tour the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx—with a close-up look inside Queen Hetepheres’ pyramid. Stop at a papyrus workshop to see how ancient Egyptians made paper, then visit Saqqara, with its step pyramid, and Memphis, where the pharaohs ruled. Entrance fees are at your own expense.

One of Egypt’s ancient capitals, Memphis, is a short drive south of Cairo. Rather than joining one of the popular coach tours and sticking to a rigid tour schedule with a guide reading from a script, take in this UNESCO World Heritage Site at your own speed and with personalized attention from your guide. Spend the entire day exploring Memphis and the nearby Dahshur necropolis on this private tour without worrying about waiting for your group or rushing to the next location.

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.

Visit the world-famous Giza pyramids Sakkara burial ground in Memphis, and necropolis of Dashur, home to Sneferu's Red Pyramid, with this day tour from Cairo or Giza. You'll spend the day with an expert guide, learning all about the pyramids and Ancient Egypt as you go. You'll also have the option of stopping for lunch or to shop at a local bazaar.

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.

Witness Egypt’s greatest and oldest pyramids on a full-day trip from Cairo, including an Egyptian lunch. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan with an informative Egyptologist guide, visit the Great Pyramids, Sphinx and mummification Valley Temple at the Giza Plateau. Behold the three world-famous pyramids as you learn how and why they were built some 4,500 years ago. Continue to Sakkara to view Egypt’s oldest pyramid, the stepped stone tomb of the Pharaoh Djoser. Before returning to Cairo, stop at Dahshur to wonder at the strange-yet-beautiful Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid.

Trace the fortunes of ancient Egypt on this sightseeing tour from Cairo. Visit tombs and pyramids used by the pharaohs with your guide, and follow in the footsteps of Egypt’s powerful rulers at the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the Great Pyramid of Cheops, and the Sphinx. Gaze over the mighty pyramids from the Giza Plateau, and explore the Sahara Desert by camelback.

Add a cultural experience to your Aswan adventures, and visit a rural village to learn about the Nubian people and their traditions. You’ll visit a private home to sip coffee or tea from the ladies who live in the village, and enjoy a barbecue dinner as the sun goes down. Besides the opportunity to socialize with the local community, the experience gives you chance to live some of Egypt’s authentic culture.

Go diving on your Hurghada vacation, and discover two impressive dive sites near the city’s coast. With an instructor, you’ll hear tips for safe underwater adventure at each site, and then dive beneath the surface of the sea to check out the marine life. An onboard lunch is an included perk.

Whether you’ve already visited Giza or are saving it for another day, beat the crowds and save precious time on this door-to-door private tour of Cairo’s other signature ancient sites. First, visit Dahshur, where you can climb inside a pyramid for no additional charge. Next, tour Saqqara, a royal cemetery during ancient times, and home to the first true pyramid in Egypt. Finally, explore Memphis, Egypt’s oldest capital.

Take in aerial views of Luxor and its iconic landmarks on this private 45-minute hot air balloon flight. Your pilot/guide will be dedicated to just you and your private party; you'll be able to ask questions and listen to commentary tailored to your interests. All transportation to and from the launch site is included for a door-to-door experience.

Experience Cairo like a local on this private tour of the Camel Market. Available on Fridays and Saturdays only, see camel trades and merchants up close as camels are bought and sold. Learn about the history of the market and how the camels are herded from your guide as you watch it all unfold. This experience is not for the faint of heart.

Explore Egypt’s top ancient sites on this full-day private guided tour to the Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis. Enjoy private transfers with hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairo and discover the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Step Pyramid, Red Pyramid, Bent Pyramid, and more with a guide on site.

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.

Enjoy the rare opportunity to visit one of the world’s oldest monasteries with this private day tour. Avoid the rush of public transport, and start with a private Sharm El Sheikh or Dahab pickup. Once at St. Catherine's Monastery, spend time exploring the Transfiguration Church, a descendent of the original burning bush, and the Well of Moses. Before the trip ends, a seafront lunch and a shopping break in Dahab are also included.

Go deep into Egypt’s history with a full-day, private tour of the relics and riches of the Egyptian Museum. Take time to explore the remarkable collection with an Egyptologist guide, and travel from old kingdom statues to the gleaming jewels of the middle and new kingdoms. Get beyond the museum’s most frequented artifacts, and hear fascinating stories of archeologists, kings and mummies. See the golden funereal mask of Tutankhamun, and learn about the rituals and beliefs of the ancient Egyptians that crafted the museum’s priceless treasures.

Appreciating the historic significance of Cairo’s iconic landmarks can be tricky when exploring alone. Explore the Great Pyramid, Step Pyramid, Red Pyramid, and more with an Egyptologist guide for intimate insight, gain a unique perspective of the ancient sights on a complimentary camel ride. Enjoy the personalized service of a private tour, and avoid hidden costs with lunch and round-trip hotel transfer included.

Unlock the mystery of Tutankhamun, the world’s most famous boy king, during this full-day, adventure-filled tour. Enter the tomb where he has lain for millennia, and come face-to-face with the well-preserved mummy. All entrance fees are included, and you’ll cover all the top highlights, including the temples of Karnak and Luxor. Tours include transportation in an air-conditioned minivan, a private Egyptologist guide, and tasty lunch.