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Opt for a private tour of the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx when you’re in Cairo, and enjoy the flexibility of an experience that’s tailored to you. You’ll relax with a private hotel pickup and drop-off service, get cultural and historical insights from a professional guide, and travel at a pace that’s right for your group.

Make the most of even limited time in Egypt on an activity-packed full-day tour of Cairo, the ideal choice for first-time visitors on a time budget. You’ll benefit from the insider knowledge of an Egyptologist guide as you travel between top Cairo attractions such as the Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum in air-conditioned comfort. Plus, an included camel ride and lunch make for a seamless experience.

Discover some of Egypt’s greatest antiquities on a private Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis day trip from Cairo. With an Egyptologist guide, visit Giza to view the Pyramids, Great Sphinx, and Valley Temple. Then, devote the afternoon to Saqqara and Memphis. BAs this is a private tour, feel free to ask your guide to tailor the itinerary around you. Lunch, snacks, and hotel pickup and drop-off are all included.

Discover two lesser-visited Cairo sites, and come away with a deeper understanding of the city’s culture and history. With a private guide, you’ll visit the Cave Church (St. Simon the Tanner Monastery), which dates back to the 10th century, along with the neighborhood of Manshiyat Nasir, dubbed Cairo’s Garbage City. You’ll see how the community have developed their skills of turning trash into practical treasure, for a smooth recycling operation.

Cairo’s archaeological treasures stretch beyond Giza to nearby Sakkara, Dahshur, and ancient Memphis. On this private full-day tour, visit the Giza Plateau, and the tombs and relics of the other three locations with ease. Traveling between the sites by private, climate-controlled vehicle, view Giza’s pyramids and Sphinx; Saqqara’s Step Pyramid; Dahshur’s Red and Bent Pyramids; and Memphis’ age-old artifacts as a guide shares their history and secrets.

Explore some of the sights of Cairo on this private all-day tour. Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, located in the ancient city of Fustat, which is now part of Cairo, and see royal mummies and learn about the rituals and religious beliefs surrounding mummification. Stop by the Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, one of the landmarks of Cairo, in the Citadel. Then, browse the Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Experience Cairo’s highlights on a full-day private sightseeing tour to the Egyptian Museum, Cairo Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, and Khan El-Khalili bazaar. Immerse yourself in the city’s rich history and vibrant culture as you discover pharaohs’ hoards and take in views from the medieval Citadel. Your package includes hotel pickup and 2-way private transfers from Cairo and Giza addresses; upgrade to add a guide, entry fees, and a local restaurant lunch.

Step back in time on a 4-hour, private tour of Cairo's Islamic architecture and mosques, from the oldest mosque in the city to a 1,000-year-old Islamic University. Learn about local culture and history as you explore the city, visiting sites that include the Mosque of Al-Azhar, Al-Hussein Mosque, and Khan Al-Khalili bazaar. Traveling in a private vehicle means you avoid the hassle and expense of taxis, with an experienced guide to help bring the city's Islamic history to vivid life.

Ancient Cairo’s essential sights are scattered across the desert and hard to reach. Treat yourself to the luxury of a private driver—without the haggling stress—on this door-to-door tour of Memphis, Egypt’s former capital, Saqqara, known for its Step Pyramid, and Dahshur, home of the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid. Choose between three packages: transport-only, transport with a guide, and transport, guide, and entrance fees. All include a koshary lunch.

See the highlights of Upper Egypt in just five days and four nights with this all-inclusive package from Cairo. You’ll fly from Cairo to Luxor, where you’ll visit the Valley of the Kings and other West Bank attractions before continuing down to the Edfu and Kom Omo Temples. Your tour will conclude in Aswan, followed by a flight back to Cairo.

Don't miss the chance to visit the Pyramids of Giza complex if you're in Cairo on this tour that includes hotel transport for an easy way to see these ancient structures and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Accompanied by a guide, you can marvel at the three pyramids from the outside: the Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu), Khafre's Pyramid, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. You also have the option to take a camel ride, if you wish, plus stop to see the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple. Please note, entrance fees are at your own expense if you wish to go inside the pyramids.

Even if you have only a short time to spare, you can still enjoy a private River Nile cruise. This Nile River experience includes hotel transfers so you can simply enjoy the ambiance, views, and scenery as you glide across the river in a traditional wooden sailboat called a felucca.

Take a ride down the Nile River in a time-honored Egyptian style on a private felucca boat in Cairo. Settle aboard a comfortable, white-sailed felucca with an onboard Egyptologist guide and make your way past Cairo’s skyscrapers, promenades, and bridges. As you sail, enjoy informative commentary from your guide. Choose from several departure times to suit your schedule.

Savor the wonders of Ancient Egypt on this sweeping tour of the most exciting ancient landmarks in the area. Be transported into the world of myth and mummies in Giza. Explore the valley temple of Khufu, Khafre's pyramid complex, the king's pyramid at Mentakure and the Great Sphinx while being led by a professional guide. Discover even more photo opportunities at the burial ground at Sakkara and Dahshuor, before visiting Memphis city.

Embark on a day tour of Cairo that takes you to the Egyptian Museum (where you can see King Tutankhamun’s golden death mask and more than 120,000 other antiquities); the Saladin Citadel of Cairo, where you can see the Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha; and Khan el-Khalili, a bustling market in the center of Islamic Cairo.

Discover ancient Egypt’s wonders on a private half-day tour to the Giza Pyramids—the Great Pyramid of Giza, Pyramid of Khafre, and Pyramid of Menkaure—as well as the majestic Sphinx. Various tour options let you select the inclusions that suit your needs and budget, such as lunch, a short camel ride, or just a car and driver to keep things simple.

Explore some of Egypt’s most important monuments on this full-day private tour from Cairo or Giza. See the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, the city of Memphis, which was the capital of Old Kingdom Egypt, and the Dahshur and Saqqara burial grounds with their ancient pyramids.

Celebrate an evening in Cairo with a glittering 2-hour dinner cruise along the River Nile, with round-trip private hotel transfers. Travel to the riverside by private, air-conditioned minivan, and step aboard an elegant cruise boat, festooned in beautiful lights. Soak up the soft breezes and Cairo’s bright lights from the top deck as you glide by illuminated skyscrapers, bridges, mosques and other landmarks. Then, sit down to a delicious buffet dinner as you enjoy a colorful programme of folkloric entertainment, from sequinned belly dancing shows to whirling ‘tanoura’ shows.

Experience the elegance and comfort of a private Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo, featuring an open buffet of international and local cuisine. Enjoy a casual meal with hot and cold dishes aboard converted Nile passenger ships. Delight in a folkloric and belly-dancing show while taking in the romantic evening lights along the Nile's banks and the stars above. This cruise offers a private and memorable night on the Nile.

Spare yourself the street harassment that so often goes with independent Cairo tourism and benefit from the insights of an Egyptologist guide on this tour of Old Cairo. Visit the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Then discover Islamic Cairo at the Citadel, the Mosque of Amr ibn al-As, and the Alabaster Mosque.

Spend a day on the Red Sea with this private tour from Cairo or Giza to Al-Ain Al-Sokhna, a seaside town located about 75 miles (120 kilometers) from the capital. You can enjoy time outside the bustling city, relax on the beach, and receive day use of a room at a 4- or 5-star resort along with lunch.

Time-limited travelers can tick off Giza’s top sights on a private half-day tour, taking advantage of round-trip transfer from Giza or Cairo hotels to access the site with ease. Benefit from your personal guide’s explanations and insights as you explore the Great Pyramids and Sphinx, then enjoy a complimentary camel ride for an alternative perspective of the ancient complex.

Save yourself the trauma of haggling with taxi drivers and the tedium of waiting on a group by booking this private tour of Cairo's downtown highlights. Start at the Egyptian Museum with its world-class collection of ancient Egyptian relics; finish by shopping at the Khan al-Khalili bazaar.

Spend a day exploring the Giza Pyramids and the surrounding area on foot, camel, and ATV with this all-inclusive, private tour. Your local guide will be with you every step of the way, from your hotel to the Pyramids and back again, and you'll get the chance to stop along the way for an included lunch at a local restaurant.