Top Western Desert Full-day Tours

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.

Visit Egypt's second-largest city, Alexandria, without the hassle of planning your own transportation on this private day trip from Cairo. Explore the city's highlights, including the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, the Library of Alexandria, Qaitbay Citadel, the Roman Amphitheater, and more. Upgrade to include a guide, lunch, and entrance fees for a hassle-free experience.

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.

Even if you have only limited time in Egypt, you can explore the historic city of Alexandria in just one day with this private tour. In the company of an Egyptologist guide, visit top attractions including the Roman Theater, the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, Library of Alexandria Library, and Qaytbay Citadel and be back in Cairo in time for dinner.

Immerse yourself in Egyptian history without the hassle of figuring out logistics on a private day trip from Cairo that introduces you to some of the country’s most important historic sites, including Saqqara, Memphis, and the Pyramids of Giza. Learn about the history and purpose of pyramids and temples as you explore the past with an Egyptologist guide.

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.

Spend the day exploring Egypt's pyramids and learning about ancient history with a private Egyptologist guide. First visit the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, and capture mesmerizing photos as you pad through the desert on a camel. Then visit Memphis, Egypt's Old Kingdom capital, and Saqqara, a burial ground that's home to the Pyramid of Djoser. Your package includes a restaurant lunch and 2-way hotel transfers.

Explore Alexandria in a single day with a private guide, making the most of your vacation time in Egypt. With a dedicated guide, you can travel at your own pace and focus on the sights that interest you; no waiting for other group members or wasting time on things that don't appeal to you. Stops can include Qaytbay Citadel, Pompy Pillar, the Alexandria library, the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, and the Roman Theater, among others.

Pay your respects to those who perished in the Western Desert campaigns of World War II. This private tour from Giza includes hotel pickup and takes you to the historic battle site of El Alamein, where you can visit the War Museum and the Commonwealth Cemetery honoring British, Australian, and New Zealander soldiers. Audio guides are available in multiple languages to enrich your experience.

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.

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 personal introduction to Cairo with a full-day, private tour that takes in the best of ancient and modern Egypt. Visit the iconic pyramids of the Giza Plateau and the inscrutable sphinx, then see a stunning collection of pharaohs’ treasures and mummies in the Egyptian Museum. Travel into the oldest part of Cairo to explore a vibrant bazaar, where stalls are piled high with gold jewelry, handmade carpets, spices and souvenirs.

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.

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. Enjoy included entrance fees and lunch as you travel in a private vehicle exclusively for your party, with hands-on support and information from your personal guide.

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.

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.

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.

Escape the hustle of Cairo and relax along the beach in El Ein Sohkna on the Red Sea on this full-day private tour. Swim, enjoy the sun, or sit in the sand or a beach chair under the shade of an umbrella while enjoying the facilities at a beachfront hotel.

Cover ancient Egypt’s most iconic ancient sites on this full-day, Egyptologist-led private tour, which includes lunch. Get a close-up look at the three millennia-old tombs in Giza, plus the lion-bodied Sphinx, then head to Dahshur and Sakkara for visits to lesser-known pyramids. Tours include a scenic camel ride through the desert and hotel transfers.

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.

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.

See a different side of Egypt on a private day tour to the Red Sea. Your driver will pick you up early in the morning and take you to Ain El Sokhna, where you'll spend the day swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing at your leisure. Lunch is included, and you'll have access to changing facilities at the beach. Travel in a latest model, air-conditioned private vehicle for comfort.

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.