Top Giza Day Trips - page 2

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.

Explore some of the sights of Cairo on this private all-day tour. Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, located in the ancient city of Fustat, which is now part of Cairo, and see royal mummies and learn about the rituals and religious beliefs surrounding mummification. Stop by the Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, one of the landmarks of Cairo, in the Citadel. Then, browse the Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Discover Cairo’s ancient history and culture on a full-day private tour with an experienced guide. Explore the iconic pyramids at Giza, meet the Great Sphinx, see the Valley Temple funerary complex, and ride a camel. Admire the Egyptian Museum's antiquities and browse handicrafts at Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Package excludes entrance fees. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off for convenience.

Don't miss the chance to visit the Pyramids of Giza complex if you're in Cairo on this tour that includes hotel transport for an easy way to see these ancient structures and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Accompanied by a guide, you can marvel at the three pyramids from the outside: the Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu), Khafre's Pyramid, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. You also have the option to take a camel ride, if you wish, plus stop to see the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple. Please note, entrance fees are at your own expense if you wish to go inside the pyramids.

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.

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.

Escape the bustle of Downtown Cairo and head for a relaxing day at the Red Sea. You’ll be picked up from your hotel in the city and driven to the beautiful beaches on the coast. Swim in the ocean or relax on the sand of some resort beaches, before enjoying a delicious lunch. Your driver will drop you back at your hotel in the afternoon.

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.

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 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.

See more of Alexandria in less time on this private guided day trip, which covers a wider range of sights than many tours. Besides the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the medieval Citadel of Qaitbay, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina library, you’ll visit St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral and the Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, dedicated to a Sufi saint. Please note: entrance fees are at your own expense.

Visit the famous Giza pyramids and discover ancient Egyptian artifacts on this private, full-day adventure in Cairo. See the Great Pyramid of Giza, the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex; the Great Sphinx, a large half-human, half-lion statue; and take a ride on a camel along the Giza plateau at the edge of the Sahara Desert. Also, visit the Egyptian Museum, home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiques. All necessary entrance fees, plus a Cairo hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

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 a comprehensive introduction to Cairo’s ancient sites on a full-day, private tour of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum. Enjoy the flexibility of a personal driver-guide as you travel to the three superb destinations in an air-conditioned minivan. See the only remaining ancient wonders of the world and thousands of ancient artifacts throughout the day.

Experience Cairo and Giza by boat, camel, and quad with this tour. Your guide will take you from your Cairo or Giza hotel to the Pyramids, where you'll get the chance to take a 15-minute camel ride followed by an hour-long quad bike ride. You'll then have the chance to browse local bazaars or stop for lunch before returning to your hotel. At dinnertime, head out on a two-hour Nile River cruise, complete with belly dance entertainment.

Go beyond Cairo's most visited sites and see the Dahshur pyramids, Saqqara, and Memphis: an ancient city and two of its necropolises. Admire Djoser’s distinctive step pyramid and the ‘Bent’ and ‘Red’ Pyramids at Dahshur; stand beside the millennia-old colossus of Ramses II; and follow the footsteps of pharaohs as you explore an open-air museum of statues. Your package includes private door-to-door transfers; upgrade to add a guide, entry fees, and a local restaurant lunch.

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.

Ancient Cairo’s essential sights are scattered across the desert and hard to reach. Treat yourself to the luxury of a private driver—without the haggling stress—on this door-to-door tour of Memphis, Egypt’s former capital, Saqqara, known for its Step Pyramid, and Dahshur, home of the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid. Choose between three packages: transport-only, transport with a guide, and transport, guide, and entrance fees. All include a koshary lunch.

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.

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.

Witness Egypt’s greatest and oldest pyramids on a full-day trip from Cairo, including an Egyptian lunch. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan with an informative Egyptologist guide, visit the Great Pyramids, Sphinx and mummification Valley Temple at the Giza Plateau. Behold the three world-famous pyramids as you learn how and why they were built some 4,500 years ago. Continue to Sakkara to view Egypt’s oldest pyramid, the stepped stone tomb of the Pharaoh Djoser. Before returning to Cairo, stop at Dahshur to wonder at the strange-yet-beautiful Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid.

Savor the wonders of Ancient Egypt on this sweeping tour of the most exciting ancient landmarks in the area. Be transported into the world of myth and mummies in Giza. Explore the valley temple of Khufu, Khafre's pyramid complex, the king's pyramid at Mentakure and the Great Sphinx while being led by a professional guide. Discover even more photo opportunities at the burial ground at Sakkara and Dahshuor, before visiting Memphis city.

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.

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.