Top Western Desert Cultural Tours

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.

Get to know the Mediterranean city of Alexandria on this day trip from Cairo. Ideal for those with limited time, this private tour allows you to see all of the city's highlights, including the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Amphitheatre of Alexandria, and Pompey's Pillar, and be back in Cairo by the evening.

Go deeper into Egypt’s rich culture and fascinating history on this private half-day excursion, which includes exterior visits to the Giza pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Choose from several tour options to fit your needs; upgrade to include a tour guide, lunch at a local restaurant, and/or entry fees. After pickup from the Cairo address of your choice, join your guide to discover the pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple.

Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx with a private guide to provide context and answer questions on this half-day tour, available in both private and group formats. This tour includes round-trip transfers from your hotel and guide services, but you'll need to buy admission tickets if you want to go inside the Pyramids.

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.

Visit the Giza Pyramids, Dahshur, and Memphis on a full-day tour that combines three remarkable ancient sites, from Giza’s iconic pyramids to the atmospheric Memphis ruins. Scattered through the desert terrain at the edge of Cairo, the three destinations are hard to reach without your own vehicle, but a shared tour is a hassle-free option that's a cost-effective alternative to hiring a private driver.

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.

Explore Cairo’s iconic pyramids with ease on this full-day private tour. Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle directly from your Cairo accommodation to legendary sites including Giza, Memphis, Dahshur, and Saqqara. With a dedicated private guide, uncover the history and significance of each pyramid at a pace that suits you, with multilingual audio guide options available for added flexibility.

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.

Visit three iconic Egyptian landmarks—the Giza pyramid complex, Valley Temple, and the Great Sphinx—on this half-day tour. An inside tour of the Great Pyramid (the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) is included. You’ll also visit the site of the purification and mummification rituals as well as the Great Sphinx. Lunch is included.

Honor the combatants at the World War II battles of El Alamein on this private full-day tour, with a driver/guide to bring history to life and ensure a stress-free trip. Learn about the North African campaigns at the El Alamein War Museum, home to weaponry, tanks, uniforms, and more, then pay your respects at the El Alamein War Cemetery. Upgrade to include entrance fees and a local restaurant lunch.

Get a look at some of the best sights of Egypt on this customizable private day tour, with all fees and taxes included along with lunch, snacks and bottled water. Choose from an extended list of activities including the Alexandria National Museum, Fort Qaitbey, the Ancient Roman Amphitheater, and Montazah Gardens, and create your own tour from Alexandria to Cairo. Ride in comfort and style with an air-conditioned vehicle and bilingual driver to pick you up and drop you off . Enjoy your budget-friendly and personally tailored tour of some of Egypt's highlights.

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.

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.

Cover more of Cairo's historic highlights in less time on a private sightseeing tour that lets you tick off attractions including the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, and the city’s old market. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle helps you stay cool and cover more sights efficiently, while a private guide offers you undivided attention.

The Giza Pyramids, home of the Valley Temple, the Sphinx, and the three iconic pyramids, are tricky to reach by public transit and group tours can feel like a route march. Enjoy the personal service of your own private driver round-trip from your hotel on this convenient tour: you can upgrade to add a guide, a guide and entry fees, or a guide, entry fees, and a restaurant lunch.

Explore the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum, then visit Tahrir Square and Khan Khalili Bazaar on a full-day private tour that takes in Cairo’s remarkable antiquities and modern life. See the Giza Pyramids and visit the Valley Temple, learn about ancient history at the Egyptian Museum, and browse for souvenirs and spices at Cairo’s most vibrant souk.

Private Day Tour To El Fayoum From Cairo Escape the hustle and bustle of Cairo for a day of serene beauty and rich cultural history on our Private Day Tour to El Fayoum. This all-inclusive trip offers travelers a diverse and fascinating glimpse into the ancient and natural wonders of Egypt. Your private, English-speaking guide on site will lead you through the heart of El Fayoum, revealing the secrets of this oasis. Be taken back in time and be mesmerized by the tranquillity of the deserts and lakes which are the true treasures of the El Fayoum Oasis.

Ideal for those pressed for time, this private day tour takes you to Abu Simbel and back in one day. Enjoy private airport transfers from your Cairo hotel, fly to Aswan, then transfer to Abu Simbel to explore the monumental temples with a local guide. After lunch at a local restaurant, return to Cairo, arriving back at your hotel at night.

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.

This full-day private tour takes you to the Giza pyramid complex, which includes the Sphinx, the Great Pyramid of Giza, and other important structures. Afterwards, travel to Sakkara, an ancient Egyptian burial ground, then on to Memphis, which once served as the capital of ancient Egypt. This package includes a car and guide; entry fees and lunch are at your own expense.

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.

There’s no need to do battle with touts and boatmen to enjoy a magical felucca sailboat ride on the majestic Nile. Save time and hassle by reserving a felucca package ahead of schedule, complete with door-to-door round-trip transfers. Then just sit back and relax as the sights of Giza drift by and your guide tells tales of Egyptian life.