Top Western Desert Sightseeing Tours - page 2

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore ancient Giza, the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, and the Khan El Khalili Bazaar on an affordable and convenient layover tour. After airport pickup, visit the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx with an expert guide. Check out the museum’s King Tut exhibit, enjoy a delicious lunch, shop at Khan El Khalili Bazaar, and marvel at the pyramids’ sound and light show before returning to the airport.

Delve into Islamic Cairo—the area of the city with the most Islamic sights—without any worries about transportation or getting lost on this half-day private tour. Soak in the bustling scenes as you travel between the sites by private car, and visit the Saladin Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque, Khan El Khalili bazaar, and more, all with a guide to provide background and insight.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Take a ride down the Nile River in a time-honored Egyptian style on a private felucca boat in Cairo. Settle aboard a comfortable, white-sailed felucca with an onboard Egyptologist guide and make your way past Cairo’s skyscrapers, promenades, and bridges. As you sail, enjoy informative commentary from your guide. Choose from several departure times to suit your schedule.

See the Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx Statue from the back of a camel as you explore with a private guide. Enjoy an ancient style of Egyptian transport and see one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Inside entry fees to the Pyramids or temples are not included, but access can be arranged. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for a hassle-free experience.

Explore ancient Giza, the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, and the Khan El Khalili Bazaar on one convenient and affordable all-day tour. After hotel pickup, travel with your expert guide to visit the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. Check out the King Tut exhibit and other museum artifacts, and shop for brassware, leather and other fine Egyptian products at the major souk in Cairo’s historic center.

Immerse yourself in ancient history on this full-day private tour of Giza and Cairo. Explore the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, where you can ride camels before heading to historic Old Cairo, home to numerous Coptic churches and a synagogue. Then enjoy plenty of opportunities to shop for local souvenirs at the historic Khan el Khalili Bazaar.

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.

With over 120,000 separate artifacts to navigate, a guide for the Egyptian Museum is pretty much a must. Make the most of that world-class collection on this door-to-door half-day tour. Your guide will lead you to the highlights, from the grave goods of the boy king Tutankhamun to the eerie collection of animal mummies, and explain the stories behind them.