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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.

Tick off Ancient Giza, the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar from your sightseeing list on this full-day private tour. Well-suited to travelers who want to visit as many of the area's highlights as possible, but feel daunted by the amount of planning needed. Relax as your driver collects you from your hotel and transports you easily between all these attractions.

Embark on a private journey through the diverse religious heritage of Cairo. Explore the historic landmarks that shape Islamic and Christian Cairo, from iconic mosques to ancient churches. Immerse yourself in the spiritual significance of sites like the Citadel of Saladin and the Hanging Church. This personalized tour offers a unique insight into the religious tapestry of Cairo, showcasing its rich history and cultural diversity.

Egypt is best known for its pyramids, but the country also contains a wealth of important World War II battle sites. Listen to important context on one of the war’s most epic battles from your guide. Tours include a visit to the El-Alamein War Museum and War Cemetery, plus lunch (if option selected).

While most visitors stay in Cairo, Egypt's ancient sights are in Giza, which can be challenging to visit without a car. Eliminate the stress and discover the iconic Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx on this half-day tour that includes convenient round-trip transportation from your hotel. Step back in time with the services of a private Egyptologist guide, who tells you about ancient history and answers any questions.

Get insights into Cairo's rich Islamic and Coptic heritage that you might otherwise miss on this private tour. After meeting your guide outside your hotel, relax knowing your transportation and activities are all sorted. Enjoy an itinerary that includes the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, Al-Rifa'i Mosque, the Citadel of Saladin, and more.

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.

See the best of the Cairo area in just one day, without the hassle of figuring out your own transportation, on a full-day tour, available with or without an Egyptologist guide to lead the way. Visit the Giza Pyramids, Old Cairo, and the Egyptian Antiquities Museum, with the option to stop for lunch along the way (included in some packages).

Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx on an affordable half-day tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel by private vehicle to Giza with an Egyptologist guide. Enjoy a history lesson on the massive structures of Cheops, Khafre, and Menakaure, and upgrade outing to tour the interior. Hop on a camel, snap memorable photos from the Giza Plateau, and marvel at the 4,500-year-old Sphinx.

If you have a full-day layover in Cairo, don’t waste it in the airport: This curated private experience lets you hit the essentials in just a day. Begin at the iconic Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Valley Temple; discover the Egyptian Museum’s priceless antiquities; then get a taste of Cairo’s multicultural heritage at Coptic Cairo’s historic churches and synagogue. Your tour includes transfers, a guide, and entrance fees.

See the Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum and the Hanging Church on a full-day tour through Cairo’s remarkable history and heritage. Visit a trio of pyramids on the Giza Plateau as you explore alongside an Egyptologist guide, meet the mysterious Great Sphinx then learn how King Chephren was mummified at his royal Valley Temple. Browse statues, artifacts and pharaohs’ treasure in the remarkable collections at the Egyptian museum, then discover gilded icons and holy relics in an Old City Coptic church.

Discover another side of Cairo as you explore the spiritual wonders of Old Cairo. Enjoy a thorough look at Coptic Cairo plus several of Islamic Cairo’s most important sights on this private tour. Highlights include the Hanging Church, Abu Serga, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Khan El-Khalili bazaar, and the Al-Rifa’i Mosque. Choose between four packages: transport only; transport and guide; transport, guide, and tickets; or transport, guide, tickets, and lunch.

Simplify a visit to Cairo and Giza's ancient sites without the hassle of planning a day trip on your own with this private tour. After direct pickup from your hotel, sit back and relax knowing the logistics and activities have all been taken care of. Enjoy an itinerary that includes the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, the Muhammad Ali mosque, Cairo’s nearly century-old market, the Khan el Khalili, and more

Giza and surrounding areas are home to many of Egypt’s most impressive millennia-old attractions, but many visitors stick to the Giza Pyramids and miss out on lesser-known sights. During this full-day private tour, you’ll see legendary landmarks like the Pyramid of Cheops and the Sphinx, plus the ancient capital of Memphis and the Sakkara Pyramids, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

The Giza Pyramids, the step pyramid at Saqqara, and the ancient capital of Memphis are spread out, making them difficult to visit in a single day without private transportation. Tick off all three sites during this full-day private tour with door-to-door hotel transfers. Choose optional upgrades like camel, ATV, or felucca rides or a tasty restaurant lunch.

Giza's pyramids and the ancient sites around Cairo are spread out and hard to link into one day without local know-how. Take a private tour that handles the route and includes the Great Sphinx and the pyramid complexes of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, with a guide. Continue to the burial grounds at Saqqara and Dahshur, then visit Memphis, the ancient capital.

Getting around Cairo independently can be hot, sticky, and replete with street hassles. Skip the stress when you book this private door-to-door tour of three essential sights: the Egyptian Museum, the Cairo Citadel, home to the Alabaster Mosque, and Coptic Cairo, with its ancient churches. Choose between four options: car and driver only, car and guide, car, guide, and entry fees, or car, guide, entry fees, and lunch.

Explore Giza's ancient history without the pressure of keeping up with a large tour group on this private tour. Enjoy a comprehensive itinerary that includes the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Valley Temple, the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, and a camel ride. Well-suited for travelers who want to see as many of the area's sights as possible in one convenient excursion.

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.

Embark on a captivating tour of Egypt's ancient wonders. Visit the legendary Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, marveling at their monumental grandeur. Explore the historic city of Memphis, once a mighty capital, and witness the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, an architectural marvel. Then, delve into the mysteries of Dahshur's pyramids, including the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid, which reveal the evolution of pyramid design. This tour offers a mesmerizing journey through Egypt's timeless past and its remarkable pyramid heritage.

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.

Get a comprehensive private tour of the Giza and Sakkara pyramids, as well as the city of Memphis, on this full-day excursion from Cairo. Learn much more from your guide than you would simply exploring these landmarks on your own. Multiple stops at landmarks such as the the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Cheops are made easy through included round-trip transportation.

Home to a collection that covers 5,000 years, navigating the sprawling Egyptian Museum by yourself can feel overwhelming. This private guided tour, led by an Egyptologist, includes hotel pickup and drop-off, making your visit more manageable by leading you to the most-important exhibits and providing essential historical and cultural context for each. The tour typically lasts about 3 hours, allowing ample time to explore key artifacts.

Enjoy visiting El Minya from Cairo in a comfortable private van with one of our multi language educated tour guides and avoid the hassle and skip the line. You will get to see and learn about Tell El Amarna is capital city newly established (1346 BC) and built by the Pharaoh Akhenaten of the late Eighteenth Dynasty and visit Beni Hasan is an ancient Egyptian cemetery While there are some Old Kingdom burials at the site, it was primarily used during the Middle Kingdom and visit Deir al Adhra This Christian church Holy Family visited in their wanderings in Egypt.