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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.

Escape the beaten track, witness local life in action, and capture fascinating photos on this private half-day tour of Birqash Camel Market, 22 miles (35 kilometers) from Cairo. Your private guide will explain the comings and goings as dealers and merchants haggle over their humped steeds at the noisy, bustling bazaar, Egypt’s largest camel market. The best days to visit are Fridays and Sundays, when this tour departs.

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.

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.

Hop on a camel for a 30-minute ride—included with this private half-day tour. Gain from the expertise and personalized attention of an Egyptologist as your guide to the Giza Plateau. Enjoy photo ops of the Great Sphinx and the Great Pyramid at Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Lunch and hotel transport by minivan are included.

If you only have a day to discover Cairo, don’t waste time piecing together independent transport or waiting for other guests on a group tour. Check off the city’s big hitters with a private guide on this efficient door-to-door tour. Admire the iconic Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, and Valley Temple; see the treasures of King Tutankhamun in the Egyptian Museum; and shop for souvenirs at the notorious Khan al-Khalili Bazaar.

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, guide, and entrance fees: Upgrade to add lunch.

Experience Egypt’s rich culture and history on this all-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, marvel at the Great Pyramids and Sphinx and learn their ancient stories from an informative guide. Admire the tomb of Kagemni and the causeway of Unas at Saqqara, visit the ancient capital of Memphis, and finish the day with a relaxing felucca ride on the great Nile River.

Explore Cairo’s mosques and markets on this half-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel with your guide to El Moez Street. See monuments like Bab El Fetouh, a 1,000-year-old gate in the old city walls, and mosques like Al Azhar, Al Husseen, and El Aqmar. Check out the nearly century-old Khan el Khalili souk, the city views from Al Azhar park, and enjoy lunch included in the tour price.

Alexandria is an amazing destination for history fans and makes a great day trip from Cairo. However, getting there by train can be time-consuming and finding your way around can be confusing, particularly if you've never visited before. This tour makes getting to and around Alexandria a breeze, and includes private door-to-door transportation from your hotel to help you maximize your time.

Visit the wondrous Giza Pyramids on this tour of the Necropolis. Admire the centuries-old architecture of the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, at the edges of the Western Desert. Learn about the origins of the Sphinx and valley temple from a qualified, English-speaking guide. This tour provides an overview of the most unforgettable sites to be discovered in Giza.

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.

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.

Experience the wonders of ancient Egypt in just one day with skip-the-line access and a private Egyptologist. Marvel at the Pyramids and Sphinx, visit the Step Pyramid complex in Sakkara, and explore the ancient capital of Memphis. Enjoy a camel ride and indulge in a delicious Egyptian lunch. Let us guide you through this extraordinary journey for a memorable and enriching experience.

Visit the Giza pyramids and Sphinx with ease on this half-day private tour from Cairo, and experience the serene desert setting of Egypt’s most iconic monuments. Ride a camel through the desert sand, get face-to-face with the enigmatic Sphinx, circle the towering Great Pyramid, and take in panoramic views of the pyramids. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for convenience.

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).

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.

This full-day private tour takes you to the Giza pyramid complex, which includes the Sphinx, the Great Pyramid of Giza, and other important structures. Afterwards, travel to Sakkara, an ancient Egyptian burial ground, then on to Memphis, which once served as the capital of ancient Egypt. This package includes a car and guide; entry fees and lunch are at your own expense.

Make the most of your layover in Cairo with a day tour of the the area’s highlights. Visit the Egyptian Museum, which holds Tutankhamun’s golden death mask and other precious artifacts; the Saladin Citadel of Cairo; and Khan el-Khalili, a vibrant bazaar district in the historic part of the city. The tour leaves from and returns to the airport with multiple departure times available.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.