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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.

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.

Discover Cairo’s Coptic, Jewish and Islamic traditions on a full-day cultural tour that includes Abu Serga Church and the Citadel of Cairo. Step into the sanctuaries of the city’s most important Coptic churches, from the 4th-century Abu Serga to the elegant Hanging Church, visit a synagogue built where baby Moses was purportedly found and see celebrated mosques and madrassas. Finish your tour on the medieval fortifications of Saladin’s Citadel of Cairo, which protect the graceful domes and minarets of the Alabaster Mosque.

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.

The massive Egyptian Museum is full of things to see, but knowing what to look at first can be daunting. With this private guided tour, you'll have a professional guide by your side, who will be available not only to show you around the museum, but also provide narration and context that you wouldn't get with an independent visit. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for convenience.

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.

See the highlights of Islamic Cairo during this private, Egyptologist-led five-hour tour. Visit five historic mosques, including stunning Al-Azhar Mosque and the sprawling mosque and madrasa of Sultan Hassan, as well as one nicknamed the “Alabaster Mosque” within the Citadel of Salah El Din. Other attractions including the original gates of the city and time to browse the stalls of the famous bazaar Khan Al-Khalili.

Visit three of Egypt’s most important ancient sites on this private tour to Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Sakkara Step Pyramid and the ancient capital Memphis. Enrich your visit with hands-on support and information from your own personal guide as you travel the comfort of a private vehicle exclusively for your party.

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.

It’s hard to see all of the Cairo area's ancient Egyptian sights in a day without a private tour. This flexible package gets you to three of the most important locations: Giza, home of the famous pyramids and the Sphinx, Memphis, once ancient Egypt’s capital, and Saqqara, known for the original Step Pyramid of Djoser.

Visit the famous Pyramids of the Fayum on this full-day, private tour from Cairo. See the Hawara, El Lahun, and Meidum pyramids with an Egyptologist guide. Learn about the evolution of building pyramids in Egypt, a process that enabled the Giza pyramid complex. All entrance fees, plus lunch at a local restaurant, bottled water, and a hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Visit one of Cairo’s most popular attractions on this half-day private tour to the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Step back in time with a private guide on site who shares ancient history and answers your questions. Enjoy included hotel pickup and round-trip transportation from Giza or Cairo hotels for a seamless experience.

Spend a morning or afternoon visiting the Giza Pyramids with a private guide and take a camel ride while you're at it. This tour includes transportation, guide services, a camel ride, and even lunch, for a seamless experience from the time you’re picked up at your hotel to the time you return.

Egypt’s second city, Alexandria, is packed with history and plenty to see. Choose up to four attractions from the list below on this custom, private door-to-door trip, with an Egyptologist guide to show you around, plus stops at Saint Mark's Cathedral or Mosque of Abu al-Abbas, and enjoy a seafood lunch overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

Explore some of Upper Egypt’s top historic attractions on this two-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup in Cairo, catch a flight to Luxor and enjoy activities that include visiting ancient landmarks like the Temple of Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch and a felucca ride on the Nile River before your return flight to Cairo.

Immerse yourself in Cairo's history and architecture with your own private guide with this tour. Your guide will meet you at your hotel and take you to the Cairo Citadel, known for the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali. You'll then visit the Egyptian Museum, home to an extensive collection of ancient art and artifacts, including mummies and funerary objects from the tomb of King Tutankhamen.

Explore ancient Giza by camel and tour the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities on an affordable all-day tour. After hotel pickup, travel with your guide by air-conditioned vehicle to visit the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. Enjoy a quick camel ride, snacks and water. Then, check out the King Tut exhibit, Rosetta Stone, and other significant historical artifacts—all included in one convenient excursion.

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.

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.

Visit the Necropolis of Thebes and the Valley of the Kings on a full-day trip to Luxor from Cairo that includes round-trip flights, all transfers, and guided tours in Luxor. Explore ancient tombs of Egyptian pharaohs, eat lunch at a local restaurant, then walk the Avenue of Sphinxes at the Temple of Karnak. This Luxor tour is a cost-effective way to make the most of your time in Egypt, with an Egyptologist guide to help bring the ancient world to life.

At around 5 miles (8 kilometers) from the nearest metro station, the Giza Pyramids are tricky to reach independently. See all the key sights—the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the Valley Temple, and, of course, the Sphinx in just a few hours. Upgrade to include a private guide to clue you in on context and help you set up the perfect shot, as well as site entrance fees and a restaurant lunch.

Cairo is full of beautiful old churches, but knowing which ones to visit and understanding their significance can be a challenge without a guide. This themed tour demystifies the history of these sacred sites and includes transportation and the services of a private guide on this unique themed tour. You’ll visit the Church of Abu-Sergah, Church of St. Barbara, the Cave Church at the Monastery of Saint Simon, and more.

Experience an unforgettable journey to one of world's most ancient and awe-inspiring destinations on our custom tour to the Giza pyramids. You will feel like you've stepped into another era as you wander around the base of these monumental structures that have stood the test of time. Your guide will skillfully narrate the fascinating history of the pyramids and their role in the ancient Egyptian civilization. Following your pyramid exploration, we invite you to enjoy an exquisite felucca ride on the Nile. As the traditional wooden sailboat gently glides over the river, you'll experience tranquillity and allure that the Nile has been offering to its visitors for centuries. Appreciate a unique perspective of the cityscapes, the sunset and the way of life along the river banks.

Visit two of the world’s oldest Coptic monasteries, St. Anthony’s and St. Paul’s, and Egypt’s Red Sea mountains, all in one day on a private 10-hour trip from Cairo. Venture into the Eastern Desert hills, and explore the 4th- and 5th-century monasteries independently. View frescoes, icons and manuscripts as you stroll around the churches and grounds, and learn the stories of both saints. Entrance fees, lunch and private transport included.