Top Egypt Day Trips

Experience the Giza pyramids and the Sphinx hassle-free on this half-day private tour. Depart from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and head to the pyramids. In the company of your guide, learn about the history of the area and the structures and enjoy personalized attention. Optionally, add a camel ride to your tour.

Experience Cairo’s very best on a private, full-day tour that takes in ancient sites, artifacts. Ride a camel through the sand beside the soaring pyramids at Giza and go toe-to-toe with the enigmatic Sphinx. Pause for lunch before visiting the Egyptian Museum and explore the stunning collection of artifacts, mummies and royal treasures with your guide. Then continue to the Khan el Khalili bazaar to browse vibrant displays of fabrics, handicrafts, and antiques.

This isn't just another sightseeing tour—it's a private, expertly guided journey through Egypt’s most iconic landmarks, curated to offer comfort, insight, and unforgettable memories in a single day. Skip the crowds and rigid itineraries of group tours. With your own Egyptologist guide and private vehicle, you'll explore the Pyramids of Giza at your own pace, stand face-to-face with the Great Sphinx, and uncover ancient secrets at the Valley Temple. Next, step into the world’s largest archaeological museum—the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)—and see King Tutankhamun’s treasures and thousands of artifacts in a state-of-the-art setting. To end the day, unwind with a peaceful 1-hour sail on a traditional felucca boat along the Nile River—one of the most magical ways to see Cairo from the water. With door-to-door transportation, bottled water, lunch, and all entrance fees included, this tour offers exceptional value and VIP-level service.

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.

Staying in Cairo needn’t mean missing out on Egypt’s other ancient capital—Luxor. On this private tour, fly from Cairo to Luxor for the day, and visit the key highlights: the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahary, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Temple of Karnak. Along the way, get personalized insights into ancient Egypt from your private guide.

Your guide will meet you at your hotel to start an unforgettable evening in Cairo. Khan El Khalili, one of the most famous and ancient bazaars. the street to the muez an open-air museum, are more than a thousand architectural wonders. entrance to the Al-Hakim Mosque inside reveals a spiritual space. cafe fishaway (coffee of mirrors ) This place not only serves traditional Egyptian drinks like mint tea, but the most famous . A felucca is a traditional Egyptian sailing vessel made of wood.Without engines and propelled solely by the wind. offering a slow and relaxing travel experience. dinner You can choose between Koshari – The soul of Egypt on a plate. One of rice, lentils, pasta and chickpeas in the restaurant abu tarek best for koshari. or shorma with thin slices of meat or chicken in restaurant papa abdu the best for shorama or falafel a vegetreian Egyptian sweet (Zalabya) is one of the most typical Egyptian sweets:

The Pyramids of Giza are one of Egypt’s most iconic landmarks, but many visitors see only the back of a large crowd. Enjoy a private half-day tour with your own Egyptologist guide, visiting the Pyramid of Cheops, the Sphinx, and other key sites with time for questions. Hotel transfers from Cairo or Giza are included for a seamless experience.

Take a tour of the gardens, landmarks, and mosques of Alexandria with a guide who is an expert on all things Egypt and archaeology. As you explore with just your personal group, you’ll hear fun curiosities about the city, and have the freedom to ask questions in a way that’s not possible with a large, standard tour group. Entrance fees are included to all sites mentioned in the itinerary.

The iconic Giza Pyramids are Cairo’s biggest draw but they’re tricky to reach independently, and travelers without a guide can face a world of hassle. Enjoy them your way, your style, on this flexible private experience. Book a car, guide, and camel ride only; upgrade to add tickets, lunch, and visits inside the pyramids. Other possible add-ons include a Nile dinner cruise, a shopping tour, and the Grand Egyptian Museum.

Experience many of Egypt’s pyramids on this private full-day tour. Depart from your Cairo accommodation in a private air-conditioned vehicle and head to the pyramids at Giza, Saqqara, and Dahshur. Take time to explore at your own pace with your guide and enjoy a midday break for lunch. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience.

Cairo’s archaeological treasures stretch beyond Giza to nearby Sakkara, Dahshur, and ancient Memphis. On this private full-day tour, visit the Giza Plateau, and the tombs and relics of the other three locations with ease. Traveling between the sites by private, climate-controlled vehicle, view Giza’s pyramids and Sphinx; Saqqara’s Step Pyramid; Dahshur’s Red and Bent Pyramids; and Memphis’ age-old artifacts as a guide shares their history and secrets.

Visit the Pyramids of Giza and enjoy multiple activities without having to book multiple tours. Discover three pyramids and the Sphinx with an Egyptologist guide, with free time to explore inside the pyramids (own expense). Depending on what package you book, you can also enjoy an ATV ride at sunset, a Nile River cruise, and an included lunch.

Skip the expense of flying and travel south for a Nile cruise in style. Exploring with a guide in a group capped at just 15 travelers, catch the sleeper train to Aswan, then join a 5-star ship for a full-board cruise. See the signature sights of Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor with a guide—please note, entrance fees are not included. Finally, take the sleeper back from Luxor.

Visit the Egyptian Museum, Cairo Citadel, and Khan Al-Khalili bazaar on a full-day private tour in Cairo. With an Egyptologist guide, visit the Egyptian Museum to marvel at its vast collection of antiquities. After lunch on a Nile island, visit the Mohammed Ali Mosque at the Citadel of Saladin, and barter for souvenirs at the Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Entrance fees extra.

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.

With only one bus a day, getting to the Abu Simbel Temples on public transit is a high-risk approach. Skip the stress without breaking the bank on this affordable shared shuttle service, with an early morning pickup from your Aswan hotel. You’ll have time to explore the temples independently before your driver drops you back at your door.

This group tour makes it easy for travelers in Sharm El Sheikh to visit the UNESCO-listed ancient city of Petra on a day trip to Jordan. You’ll enjoy a scenic ferry ride through the Gulf of Aqaba and bus ride through the dramatic landscape of Wadi Rum on the way to your destination. Once in Petra, you’ll have several hours to view the astonishing buildings carved out of rock by the ancient Nabataeans.

Monuments to royal power and passion, the Abu Simbel Temples are a Lower Egypt highlight but getting there can be tricky. Enjoy space to spread out and set the air conditioning to a temperature that suits you on this private door-to-door tour with onboard Wi-Fi. Your Egyptologist guide will tell tales of Ramses II and Nefertari, and how the temples escaped the rising Nile. Entrance fees are at your expense.

Embark on the ultimate Egyptian adventure with our Exclusive Full-Day Private Tour—perfect for travelers seeking luxury, comfort, and an immersive experience at Egypt’s most iconic sites. • VIP Comfort & Personalized Service: Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional Egyptologist guide for a seamless, tailored experience. • Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Discover the Great Pyramid, Khafre, and Menkaure, stand before the legendary Sphinx, and enjoy a scenic camel ride for authentic desert adventure. • Grand Egyptian Museum: Explore Tutankhamun’s treasures and thousands of ancient artifacts in the world’s largest museum dedicated to Egypt’s history. • Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Browse handmade crafts, gold jewelry, and exotic spices, then relax with traditional mint tea in Cairo’s most famous market. Book now for a private tour that blends history, culture, and VIP comfort at Egypt’s most iconic sites—creating memories to last a lifetime!

Alexandria is at least 11-12 hours round trip from Cairo so it pays to use your time effectively. Make the absolute most of those precious hours on this door-to-door tour that covers the library, the Roman Amphitheater, the corniche and harbor, the site of the lighthouse, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Montazah Palace Gardens, Stanley Bridge, the Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, El Nabi Daniel Mosque and many other stops.

Dedicate a day to Cairo on your Sharm el Sheikh vacation, and check off highlights like the Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, and the Nile with your own private guide. With round-trip transport by plane, you’ll have more time to experience the capital and be back in Sharm el Sheikh before the day is done.

Many visitors to Egypt only see the Giza Pyramids, but you can explore less-visited pyramids on this private half-day tour to Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis. Avoid transport hassles and upgrade to add an Egyptologist guide as you tour the Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the Bent and Red Pyramids at Dahshur, and Memphis, once the capital of ancient Egypt.

Embark on a private tour from Cairo to the heartland of nature's marvels, the Whales Valley, & Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls in El Fayoum. Aptly named for its astoundingly well-preserved, ancient whale fossils, Whales Valley provides a window into the Earth's distant past. The journey then continues towards the serene Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls, a breathtaking desert oasis. Accompanied by a seasoned guide, enjoy this private excursion into some of Egypt's least explored yet vibrant natural attractions.