Top Western Desert Day Trips - page 2

Get off the beaten track and out into some of Egypt’s most startling natural wonders with a driver who's happy to take pictures for you on this private tour. Start with Lake Qarun and Egypt’s highest waterfalls (Wadi El-Rayan) then progress to the Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan), known for its extraordinary fossils. Your package includes private 2-way hotel transfers: Upgrade to add entry fees and a restaurant lunch.

Take in Cairo’s atmospheric neighborhoods and scenic riverfront with a 4-hour evening walking tour with a carriage ride. Enjoy the evening air as you pass Cairo’s most elegant homes and buildings in the carriage, then continue on foot to see downtown’s important sites. Join families and couples out for an evening stroll as you walk past Tahrir Square, and enjoy the view as the city lights up after dark. See the beautifully illuminated Egyptian Museum, then stand at the foot of the glittering Cairo tower before returning to your hotel.

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.

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.

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.

Spend a full day on a private guided tour exploring the Egyptian Museum’s antiquities and Islamic Cairo’s historic sites, including the Cairo Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, Sultan Hassan Mosque and Madrassa, Al-Azhar Mosque, and Al-Hussein Mosque. The tour includes 2-way private transfers and entrance fees for a seamless experience.

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.

Forget haggling with taxi drivers and discover the pyramids in style on this door-to-door tour with private guide. Start at Saqqara, home of the world’s first pyramid, the Step Pyramid, and tour one of the most beautiful tombs on the site. Then let off steam, kick up sand, and soak up views of the Giza Pyramids as you roar across the desert on an ATV. Tour includes 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.

Appreciating the historic significance of Cairo’s iconic landmarks can be tricky when exploring alone. Explore the Great Pyramid, Step Pyramid, Red Pyramid, and more with an Egyptologist guide for intimate insight, gain a unique perspective of the ancient sights on a complimentary camel ride. Enjoy the personalized service of a private tour, and avoid hidden costs with lunch and round-trip hotel transfer included.

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.

Simplify exploring Cairo’s mosques and markets on this private tour. Well-suited for first-timers who want to explore the city but aren't sure where to start, this experience plans the itinerary and the logistics for you. Enjoy an itinerary which includes El Moez Street, Bab El Fetouh, the historic Khan el Khalili souk, Al Azhar Park, and the Al Azhar and El Aqmar mosques.

Take a break from traveling and spend time away from Cairo airport with this private layover tour. After meeting your guide, board your comfortable vehicle and take in the nearby historic highlights. Enjoy an itinerary that includes the Giza Pyramids, the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, and more, before going back to the airport to catch your flight.

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.

See the highlights of Alexandria without having to change hotels by opting for this full-day tour of the city, which includes round-trip transportation from Cairo. You'll visit the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, and Fort Qaitbey with your own private guide to answer questions. You'll then stop for lunch before returning to your Cairo hotel.

See the best of Alexandria in just one day on this private tour, which includes round-trip transportation from your Giza or Cairo hotel. Your Egyptologist guide will tell you all about the city's rich history as you explore key attractions such as the Catacombs, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Qaitbay Citadel, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

Discover the ancient monuments of Giza and Cairo on a private full-day tour from Cairo. Alongside your guide, you’ll marvel at the magnificence of the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx before visiting the historical highlights of Coptic Old Cairo. See, too, the citadel of Saladin, home to a 12th-century mosque, and enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch. Round-trip transportation from your Cairo hotel is included.

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).

Getting around Cairo by taxi can be stressful and time-consuming. Skip the haggling and see three of the city’s most fascinating sights—the Egyptian Museum, with its priceless collection, Coptic Cairo, with its ancient churches, and the Khan El-Khalili bazaar—on this private tour. Choose the transport-only option or upgrade to add a guide, a guide and entry fees, or a guide, entry fees, and lunch.

Ride all-terrain vehicles in the desert just outside the Giza pyramid complex on this private tour. Feel the power underneath you as you zip across rugged terrain with the pyramids silhouetted in the background. The tour can be scheduled any time of day, with sunrise and sunset outings offering dramatic photos. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience.

Port Said—home of the Suez Canal—is reachable from Cairo in under three hours by car, but many travelers miss out on this iconic destination because they’re unsure how to get there. Treat yourself to a smooth and comfortable day trip during this private full-day tour from the capital. Ride in an air-conditioned vehicle door to door; highlights include a ferry ride and a visit to Port Said Military Museum.

Cairo's pyramid sites sprawl far beyond Giza, and reaching Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis in one day is difficult without a car. Private transport links all four, with a climate-controlled vehicle between stops and round-trip pickup from Cairo or Giza hotels. Stops take in the Sphinx, Saqqara's Step Pyramid, and Dahshur's Red and Bent Pyramids, plus the open-air artifacts at Memphis.

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.

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.