Day Trips & Excursions in Cairo

See the best of the West Bank's ancient tombs, temples, and monuments on a 5-hour private tour. The details can be tailored to you, but you'll descend into three tombs in the Valley of the Kings, pay your respects to Egypt's only female Pharaoh at the Temple of Hatshepsut, then stand at the feet of the Colossi of Memnon, iconic desert landmarks for 3,400 years. The flexibility of a private tour means you can explore the things that interest you, learning about ancient Egyptian culture along the way.

With historic sites, a scenic coastline, and a celebrated modern library, Alexandria is an ancient cultural center and a fascinating day trip from Cairo. Get a personalized introduction to Egypt's second-largest city on a full-day, private tour from Cairo that includes round-trip transport, all entrance fees, and a seafood lunch.

Have A Day Tour To The Fascinating History Of Egypt With To Giza City Where You Will Visit The Necropolis Of Sakkara, And Memphis That Was The Capital Of Egypt During The Old Kingdom.

Spend the day exploring Luxor independently with the convenience of a car and driver at your disposal. Available for up to a full day of 11 hours, you can pick from among a range of vehicles, from a town car to a minivan for groups of up to 15 people. Don't worry about hailing cabs or puzzling over directions; simply tell the driver where you want to go and you'll be whisked directly there, making exploring the city a stress-free experience.

Immerse yourself in ancient Egypt’s art and architecture with a full-day tour from Cairo that explores the best of the pyramids, from Giza’s towering structures to the necropolis at Saqqara. Stand at the base of the Great Pyramid at Giza, and hear about the remarkable kings that transformed the desert landscape. See Khafre’s Valley Temple funerary complex, visit the mysterious Sphinx, then learn how Saqqara’s step pyramids transformed ancient architecture. Finish your tour at Dahshur necropolis, where a pair of remarkable pyramids tell the story of Egypt’s evolving technology.

Experience three of Cairo's star turns - the Giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili bazaar - on a full-day private tour. With an Egyptologist guide to bring everything to vivid life, lay eyes on the UNESCO-listed pyramids and Great Sphinx at Giza, and learn how and why these ancient monuments were built. Admire Tutankhamun's treasures, as well as mummies and other age-old exhibits at the Egyptian Museum. Finally, cap your tour at the dizzying Khan El Khalili bazaar, diving into the colorful streets and bartering for souvenirs at the stalls.

See the highlights of Luxor's East Bank and West Bank on one spectacular day of exploring tombs, temples, and ancient monuments. Traveling with a private guide ensures personal service, with time to ask questions about the beautifully-preserved art and architecture you'll see throughout the day. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple, pausing for an included Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant; hotel pickup and drop-off make this a convenient option, and all entrance fees are included.

Experience the highlights of the Nile's West and East Banks on this private day trip from Luxor. Admire the soaring columns, halls and sanctuaries of breathtaking Karnak and Luxor Temple on the East Bank. Then, switch your sights to the mountain tombs of the Valley of the Kings, and stunning Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon and Temple of Ramses III on the West Bank. As you explore, hear tales of the pharaohs and peoples who built these masterpieces some 4,000 years ago from your very own, private, informative Egyptologist guide.

Visiting the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx is a highlight of exploring Cairo, but the aggressive tactics of local guides and touts can make it a stressful place to arrive on your own. Explore the ancient site hassle-free on a half-day, private tour that includes a camel ride, and enjoy the convenience of round-trip transport from your hotel in Cairo or Giza.

Get to know the city of Cairo on this guided, full-day adventure. Fly from Luxor, on the east bank of the Nile River, to Egypt's capital city for a comprehensive sightseeing tour. Visit popular attractions like 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; the Egyptian Museum, home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiques and more. Flight tickets, transfers, all entry fees and lunch are included.

Discover two ancient Nile showpieces on this Edfu and Kom Ombo private day trip from Luxor. With a personal Egyptologist guide, visit Kom Ombo, a famously two-gated temple on high ground above the river. Tour the courts and chambers; discover how it was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek; and see the mummified crocodiles displayed inside. Then, head for Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed Horus, and considered Egypt's best-preserved cult temple. Admire the towering columns and halls as your guide reveals the temple's history, and then return to Luxor.

Get beyond the Cairo sights on a full-day, private tour to Al-Fayoum that explores nature, history and wildlife in an ancient oasis. Visit the salty, scenic Lake Qarun, then explore the collection of Roman-era mummy portraits and statues in the Fayoum museum. Discover a series of waterfalls in the heart of the desert at Wadi El-Rayan, set sail on a traditional Egyptian felucca, and dine at a local restaurant before returning to the city.

See Cairo's iconic monuments and gleaming antiquities on a private, full-day tour of the Giza Complex and the Egyptian Museum, then get a glimpse of daily life on a historic city street. Learn the stories behind the three pyramids at Giza and visit the cryptic sphinx; see King Chephren's Valley Temple, royal tombs and the solar boats. Browse the pharaohs' treasure in the country's most important museum, then follow your guide for a walking tour of Al Mazz street before finishing the day at your hotel. 

Explore the pyramids and ruins south of Cairo on this private day tour with an Egyptologist. Spend 8 hours walking through sites like the ruins of Egypt's oldest capital, Memphis. Listen as your knowledgeable guide talks about the archaeology in areas like the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid in Dahshur and the Step Pyramid of Zoxer at Saqqara. Enjoy the personalization and flexibility that is possible on a private tour. Round-trip transportation from Cairo is included.

After you being picked up from your hotel in Luxor, you and your private group will get a glimpse of some important historical monuments in the West Bank of Luxor, all led by a professional Egyptologist. During this 5 hour tour, you will see the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsute. All entrance fees are included on this tour. The day will conclude with drop off at your Luxor hotel.

Luxor is home to some of Egypt's most remarkable ancient ruins, but group tours can offer limited to time to explore. This private full-day tour from Marsa Alam ensures a personalised experience and includes a tour of the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Kings; visits to the Colossi of Memnon, the temple of Hatshepsut, and the Karnak Temples; and a felucca cruise along the Nile. Hotel pickup and lunch is included.

See the iconic monuments of Luxor's West Bank on a private, half-day tour to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Learn the stories behind the sites as you explore with an Egyptologist guide and visit the elaborate tombs of the ancient Pharaohs. Discover shady arcades and beautifully-preserved bas-reliefs at Hatshepsut's temple, then stand beside the enormous Colossi that have guarded Amenhotep III's burial site for 3400 years.  

A four hours privet trip to the West Bank of Luxor to see the valley of the Kings and visit 3 tombs , the visit the temple of Queen HatshepSut   and the Colossi of Memnon

Visit the Giza pyramids and Sphinx by camel or horse on a private, half-day tour from Cairo, and experience the serene desert setting of Egypt's most iconic monuments. Go face-to-face with the enigmatic sphinx, circle the towering Great Pyramid, and take in sweeping views to Abusir and the Sakkara necropolis. 

Discover Egypt's most iconic antiquities on a private, full-day tour to the Giza pyramids, an ancient city and an eerie necropolis with transfers and lunch included. Leave from your hotel in Cairo or Giza and explore the Giza Plateau with your Egyptologist guide; get up-close to the mysterious sphinx, and take in a row of three famous pyramids. Visit Chephren's valley temple then travel to the ancient city of Memphis, a one-time capital of lower Egypt. See depictions of millennia-old gods and priests, an alabaster sphinx and the sprawling complex built to house the dead.