Top Activities on the Ground in Egypt - page 3

Experience a great quad ride and camel ride through the Sharm el Sheikh desert and sit with the Bedouins over a tasty dinner under the fabulous starry sky of the Sharm el Sheikh desert.

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in the dramatic evening landscape of Egypt’s Sinai desert on this small-group tour from Sharm El Sheikh. You’ll venture off under the care of a Bedouin guide, exploring the land by all-terrain vehicle and camel before feasting on a traditional Bedouin dinner. To complete the experience, you’ll enjoy a performance of Arabic music, acrobatics, fire, and folk dance.

7x1Mega Safari with 7 different activities from Sharm el Sheikh: enjoy the full program in Sharm el Sheikh for a day with lunch with the Bedouins, a camel ride, try paragliding

Head out to the Sinai Mountains and hike to the top of Moses Mountain in time for sunrise on this small, intimate group tour from Sharm El Sheikh. Start the following evening with a car ride to the beginning of your hike. Your driver navigates the way while you get to rest up. Besides sunrise on Moses Mountain, enjoy breakfast to keep you fueled up, and a trip to visit St. Catherine’s Monastery, too.

Day Tour To National Museum of Egyptian Civilization & Felucca Ride Immerse yourself in an unforgettable journey back in time with this captivating day tour. Discover Egypt's rich history and heritage at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, a world-class institution that showcases a vast collection of archaeological treasures spanning thousands of years. From the intricately carved statues to the fascinating chronicles of ancient life, each exhibit immerses visitors in the past, telling a tale of the country's intriguing history. Then add a touch of adventure to your experience with the Felucca Ride. Slide into the traditional wooden sailing boat and feel the gentle splash of the Nile against your skin as you glide gently along its historic waters. Whether you're an avid history buff or simply eager to learn, this tour offers an enlightening dip into Egypt's captivating past.

Visit the Giza Pyramids, the Valley Temple, and Sphinx, then get panoramic views of the Giza Plateau as you drive an ATV through the desert on a private full-day tour from Cairo. Combining a classic Giza Pyramid tour with an ATV ride offers both close-up views of ancient monuments and an adventurous escape from the crowded main site.

Facing a long wait at Cairo Airport between flights? Make the best use of your time with a private half-day tour to Giza. Your private Egyptologist guide will help ease you through airport procedures before whisking you to the Giza Plateau to see the world-famous pyramids. Take in the massive ancient tombs and Great Sphinx, enjoy a camel ride and visit the Valley Temple, the nearby ancient mummification complex. Afterward, refuel with an included Egyptian lunch before returning to the airport for your outbound flight.

Join us on an exciting morning quad bike safari tour through the Egyptian desert in Luxor. Beat the heat with an optional early morning departure, that takes advantage of cooler morning temperatures. Admire the landscape and see the panoramic view of the beautiful desert. Experience an unforgettable adventure riding a quad bike for about 90 minutes across Luxor west bank desert. You will have the chance to discover Wadi Ziad in Luxor desert, which contains different kinds of marvelous stones. Relax with door-to-door transportation by an air-conditioned vehicle and professional guide included.

After pick-up from your hotel, you'll be taken by air-conditioned bus to the beach buggy station to start your tour. Drive for 1 hour (around 25 kilometers) before reaching your destination — a Bedouin village. When you arrive, meet the friendly Bedouin people and take the opportunity to sit and talk to them. With help from your tour guide, find out about this unique culture. Ask about traditions, customs and their way of life while enjoying a Bedouin tea. In the Bedouin area, enjoy a camel ride and discover more of the area. Return to where you left your beach buggy and drive it another 25 kilometers to the beach buggy station, before getting back on your bus to return to your hotel.

Experience Cairo’s very best on a private, full-day tour that takes in ancient sites, artifacts. Ride a camel through the sand beside the soaring pyramids at Giza and go toe-to-toe with the enigmatic Sphinx. Pause for lunch before visiting the Egyptian Museum and explore the stunning collection of artifacts, mummies and royal treasures with your guide. Then continue to the Khan el Khalili bazaar to browse vibrant displays of fabrics, handicrafts, and antiques.

Make the most of limited time and explore ancient Egypt on a convenient layover tour. After airport pickup, travel by air-conditioned minivan with an Egyptologist guide to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. Shop for leather and other fine products at Khan El Khalili Bazaar, check out the King Tut exhibit at the Egyptian Museum, take a camel ride, and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Watch Cairo come to life after dark on a private tour through the city’s most atmospheric spots when temperatures have cooled to make exploring more comfortable. Take in the view from the top of the Cairo Tower, then cast off on the Nile River in a traditional felucca sailboat. Sip tea high above the city from the peak of El Mokkatam mountain and enjoy a traditional Egyptian dinner. Finish your evening at the bustling Khan El Khalili bazaar for the ultimate end to a day of sightseeing.

An exciting desert adventure in Sharm El Sheikh, starting with a thrilling quad bike ride across golden sands and rugged trails. Visit a traditional Bedouin village to experience local culture, then enjoy a peaceful camel ride as the sun sets over the dunes. End your evening with a delicious Bedouin-style BBQ dinner and a captivating show featuring traditional performances and belly dancing. Relax with aromatic Bedouin tea under the starry sky—an unforgettable blend of adventure, culture, and stunning desert scenery.

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.

It is a thrilling adventure on four wheels to enjoy the fascination of the desert across the hauntingly beautiful Sinai Desert culminating in the chance to experience the sun setting over this stunning landscape. You will be picked up (choose from an early morning or afternoon trip) and taken into the desert and after a short practice session to get used to the bike, you will be taken on a guided adventure across the desert towards the Sinai Mountains for one hour (including 1 stop). There are plenty of open plains where you can open the throttle. This is an exhilarating way to get a closer glimpse of the extraordinary desert scenery and you do not need any previous riding experience. You will have a stop to visit the valley of Echo then another stop at a Bedouin tent in which the Bedouin tea will be offered. At the end of the tour you will drive back to your hotel.

No trip to Egypt is complete without a visit to the Pyramids, but getting to them on your own can be a challenge and involve haggling with taxi drivers. This tour makes things easy, with door-to-door transfers from your hotel and the services of a guide to information about these ancient sights and what they were used for thousands of years ago.

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.

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.

Visit the Bahariya Oasis, the Black and White Deserts, and Crystal Mountain in the Valley of Agabat on this private, full-day tour. You'll see beautiful desert formations in the Western Desert of Egypt, with a stop for an included lunch along the way and convenient hotel pickup.

Leave Giza for a day of sightseeing around Luxor, and ride a hot air balloon, felucca boat, and even a camel, too. Taking the complexities out of planning bucket-list activities in Egypt, this convenient package offers a way to do it all without the fuss. You’ll pass by the Valley of the Kings and the Luxor Market, and get the lowdown on the history from an Egyptologist guide.

Explore Cairo’s dynamic history on a private day tour. Visit Christian Coptic Cairo with stops at churches and a synagogue, then Islamic Cairo with entry to three mosques and the Khan El-Khalili bazaar. Your package includes round-trip private transfers; upgrade to add a guide, entry fees, and lunch at a local restaurant or by the Nile.

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.