Private & Custom Tours in Cairo

Your private Luxor day trip from Hurghada with stop at Valley of the Kings includes private air-conditioned minivan transport, an expert guide and a whole lot of history and fun. Learn about the archaeological treasures of this famed city and venture into ancient tombs with your own Egyptologist. Make stops at Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple and Temple of Hatshepsut. Then journey into the Nile on a 'felucca' (sail boat), where you'll enjoy lunch on a quiet island. There's no better way to learn about and experience the wonder of Luxor than on this private tour.

Discover the historical treasures of the Coptic Christian community on this 3-hour private tour of Coptic Cairo. Travel into this captivating neighborhood, also known as Old Cairo, with your private guide, and visit a medley of early, icon-adorned churches, including the Hanging Church and Abu Serga, where the holy family is said to have found refuge. Learn about Egypt's rich Coptic heritage, and visit the Coptic Museum, a treasure trove of ancient artifacts that tell the story of this Christian community, one of the world's oldest.

Discover the pyramids of Giza, the city of Memphis and Sakkara on a full-day private tour from Cairo or Giza. Take in the ancient structures with an Egyptologist guide: circle the massive Great Pyramid at Giza, visit the enigmatic sphinx and get a glimpse of life on the Nile Delta as you explore the open air museum at Memphis.  Learn the history and mythology that infuse the landscape as you walk through the Sakkara necropolis, where kings and courtiers were buried in elaborate stone tombs. 

This private tour of the Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam and unfinished Obelisk showcases three of Aswan's most popular sites. Travelers will get an up close look at the dam that divides the Nile from Lake Nasser, marvel at the sheer size of the unfinished Obelisk and revel in the natural beauty of Philae Temple's island home.

Visit the only standing wonder of the ancient world; the famous Pyramids of Giza together with the Sphinx that has been guarding the Necropolis for over 4000 years now, you will also explore the Valley temple next to the Sphinx to discover the secrets of Mummification. Then you will proceed to the country-side to visit the Step Pyramid of King Zoser at Saqqara; which is considered to be the first Pyramid's site in Egypt built around the 28th century BC, that makes it the first multi-story stone construction in the entire world. Saqqara Necropolis doesn't house only the step Pyramid, but it houses other Pyramids from the Old Kingdom and hundreds of stone built tombs for high officials and nobles from the same period. Saqqara enjoys an amazing countryside atmosphere, where you will see cultivation and how Egyptian farmers live a laidback style of live farming their land and bread their cattle.

Rewind to ancient Egypt with this full-day private tour to Giza, Sakkara and Memphis. With your own Egyptologist guide, admire the magnificent pyramids at Giza. After learning about these age-old tombs and the Sphinx, leave Cairo to see the Sakkara pyramid, an extraordinary stepped tomb known as Egypt's oldest pyramid. Lastly, continue to Memphis to discover the UNESCO-listed ruins of ancient Egypt's capital, including a giant statue of Ramses II. Enjoy a flexible itinerary on this private tour, and upgrade to include lunch and entry to Giza's Solar Boat Museum.

Traveling to Cairo without seeing the Great Pyramids of Giza and infamous Sphinx is like traveling to Paris without making a stop at the Eiffel Tower. Experience the best of this incredible and ancient city on a private tour of Cairo. Follow your own Egyptologist through all the highlights and enjoy personalized attention as your tour the city's most iconic destinations. The flexibility of a private tour means you can decide how much time to spend at each of the sites, insuring a truly memorable experience.

Take a Valley of the Kings tour and explore the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut on this 4-hour private trip from Luxor, with your very own Egyptologist guide. Head for the West Bank and discover the hieroglyph-coated chambers of the Valley of the Kings, the mountain-cut tombs of 62 of ancient Egypt's rulers, as you learn about the pharaohs once buried here. Then, visit the stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and stop to see the towering Colossi of Memnon as your guide reveals captivating facts about these age-old monuments.

Get the most from a visit to the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx on a private day trip from Cairo or Giza. Admire the three pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus, hearing their stories from your guide. Then, see the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple, Chephren's mortuary center. Upgrade to include access to the Sphinx complex to see the statue close-up. Private minivan transport and Cairo and Giza hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Watch the pyramids at Giza come to life with a 3-hour, sound and light show experience from Cairo. Meet your private guide at your hotel, then learn about the remarkable history of the pyramids during the short trip to Giza. Enjoy live narration and vivid colors as the show illustrates the culture and characters that shaped this ancient landscape. See the stars appear in the desert sky while you take in sweeping views of the sphinx and pyramids, then finish your evening with a return hotel transfer.

Some of Egypt's most dramatic monuments are a short trip away from modern-day Cairo, but between city traffic and Cairo drivers, reaching the sites on your own can be a challenge. Travel to the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara (Sakkara), Memphis, and Dahshur in the comfort and security of a private vehicle to take the stress out of exploring, so you can focus on towering pyramids, mysterious pharaohs, and ancient history.

Discover Memphis and Saqqara on a 3-4-hour private tour from Cairo with an Egyptologist guide, and explore some of the country's most iconic pyramids and royal tombs. Walk the perimeter of Saqqara's distinctive step pyramid, which is just one part of the vast necropolis at Memphis.  Learn the stories behind the ancient city, and customize this tour to your own interests; after strolling through tombs and pyramids, you may opt for a trip to the Papyrus Institute to learn the ancient Egyptian art of scroll making.  

Travel back to Ancient Egypt on a private half-day tour of the Giza Pyramids and Valley Temple from Cairo. With your guide, you'll gaze at the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and behold the colossal figure of the Sphinx. In the midst of the Egyptian desert, you'll stare at the summit of the Valley Temple while listening to history-rich commentary. Round-trip transportation from your Cairo hotel and lunch are included.

Go deep into Egypt's history with a full-day, private tour of the relics and riches of the Egyptian Museum. Take time to explore the remarkable collection with an Egyptologist guide, and travel from old kingdom statues to the gleaming jewels of the middle and new kingdoms. Get beyond the museum's most frequented artifacts, and hear fascinating stories of archeologists, kings and mummies. See the golden funereal mask of Tutankhamun, and learn about the rituals and beliefs of the ancient Egyptians that crafted the museum's priceless treasures.

Make the most of your Cairo airport layover by visiting the last surviving wonder of the ancient world: the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Your private Egyptologist will greet you at the airport, escort you to the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, and arrange a Sahara camel adventure by the pyramids. Next, immerse more deeply in ancient Egypt as you tour the Egyptian Museum before enjoying lunch at a quality restaurant.

Visit three pyramids and ancient Egyptian churches 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 of Giza on the west bank of the Nile; the Coptic Cairo museum, featuring a collection of ancient Egyptian Christian artwork, objects and manuscripts; and the Monastery of Saint Simon, or the Cave Church, located in the Mokattam mountain. All necessary entrance fees, plus a Cairo hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Explore a fascinating part of Egypt's ancient history with a 6-hour, private tour of Saqqara from Cairo. Hear about the kings behind the monuments as you travel to Saqqara in a comfortable van, then visit Djoser's revolutionary step pyramid and the partially reconstructed Causeway of Unas. Learn about the unusual layout of the pyramid of Userkaf, and slip inside the pyramid of Teti. Trace the pyramid texts and see a trio of ancient tombs, then see the site's most important artifacts at the Imhotep Museum before returning to Cairo.

Immerse yourself in the ancient majesty of Cairo's monuments on a private full-day tour of the Valley Temple, Sakkara and Dashhur from Cairo. Alongside a knowledgeable private guide, visit the magnificent Great Pyramid of King Cheops and explore the mysterious tombs of the Valley Temple. Marvel at the enigmatic Sphinx; gaze at the complex of King Zoser in Sakkara; and delve into the ancient history of Memphis during a guided tour. Receive personalized attention from your private guide on this enriching tour.

Witness the Giza pyramids, the Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili bazaar on this full-day tour of Cairo, with a private Egyptologist guide. See the ancient pyramids and Sphinx at el-Giza; and discover the mysteries that surround these age-old monuments. Visit the atmospheric Egyptian Museum to see the treasures of Tutankhamun, including his gold death mask and coffins. Then, finish with time at the colorful Khan el-Khalili bazaar to barter for bargains. Enjoy a flexible itinerary that can be tailored to your interests, and upgrade to enjoy lunch during your tour.

Enjoy the personalization and intimacy of your own, private Egyptologist on this one-of-a-kind tour of the Sphinx, Dahshur, Memphis and the Giza Pyramids. Travel back in time as you explore some of the ancient world's most prized sites with the help of your expert, local guide.