Tours & Sightseeing in Cairo

Plunge into the ancient history of Coptic Cairo on a private full-day tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Absorb the historical charm of Old Cairo, an atmospheric enclave home to landmarks like the Hanging Church and the Roman ruins of the Babylon Fortress. Descend to the crypt of an archaic Coptic church; feast on typical Egyptian dishes like Koshary at lunchtime; and head inside the colossal mountain, El Moqqatam, to see the holy inscriptions carved onto the stone walls. Receive undivided attention from your guide on this educational private tour.   

This half-day morning Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Adventure from Cairo offers travelers the chance to experience the best of this ancient city. Early morning departure insures you'll beat the crowds as you make your way to the Giza necropolis to admire the giant Sphinx and three great pyramids. Your expert local guide will share stories and history about their construction before taking you to a local restaurant for an authentic Egyptian lunch.

Most of tourists from all of the world are looking for visiting the most famous highlights of Cairo,Giza pyramids & the Egyptian museum , Then go back to the car to visit the Hanging Church in Old Cairo and also The famous Jewish synagogue ( Ben Ezra synagogue) in the same area, Then you go back to the car to head towards the oldest bazaar of Egypt where you walk to see the souvenirs shops and you can sit on the oldest coffee shop in all Cairo to drink the tasty Egyptian tea,you will have a private Egyptologist tour guide for the full day to get through the ancient history and cover the highlights of Egypt.

Visit three of ancient Egypt's star turns - the Giza Plateau, Saqqara and Memphis - on a full-day small-group tour. Traveling around the sites by air-conditioned minivan with an Egyptologist guide, gaze in awe at the three Giza pyramids, Sphinx and Valley Temple, a complex once used for the pharaonic mummification process. Continue to Saqqara to see the even-older Step Pyramid of King Zoser, and explore the treasures of what was Memphis, ancient Egypt's first capital, including an immense, fallen statue of Ramses II. Numbers are limited for a small-group experience.

Half-day tour to see the necropolis of ancient Thebes. Visit The Valley of the Kings, last resting-place of the ancient Pharaohs, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Memnon colossal statues. Also, see the craftsmanship of the locals in an alabaster gallery.

Visit Cairo's religious landmarks on a full-day tour to the city's most important Coptic, Islamic and Jewish places. Learn how the Christian Holy Family took shelter on the site of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, explore the Church of Saint Barbara, and see the gilded icons that adorn the Hanging Church. Enter a synagogue built where baby Moses was found and eat lunch at a local restaurant; see Cairo's most important mosques then take in sweeping views of the city from Saladin's 15th-century citadel. 

Get under the skin of Cairo on this fascinating city tour. With an informative Egyptologist guide, head for the spectacular Egyptian Museum, home to some 165,000 Egyptian antiquities. View the main treasures, including the burial riches and gold death mask of Tutankhamun, as your guide tells enlightening tales of the pharaohs, their lives and belief in the afterlife. Visit the hilltop 12th-century Citadel of Saladin; admire the Mosque of Muhammed I, also known as the Alabaster Mosque; and roam the atmospheric Khan el-Khalili bazaar to browse and barter for souvenirs.

Cairo and the Nile River are especially scenic at night, but getting around after dark can be overwhelming for first time visitors. This 3-hour, private tour is a convenient way to explore in the evening, and includes a felucca ride down the Nile, shopping at the Khan el Khalili bazaar, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Step back into the pages of history on this 10-hour trip to ancient Alexandria, touring the Bibliotheca Alexandrina library and the city's catacombs and fortifications with the aid of a private guide. Join an Egyptologist for an exploration of this millennia-old center of civilization on the Mediterranean. Visit the modern incarnation of the city's famous 'Library of Alexandria,' and check out the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa before discovering the Citadel of Qaitbay, a key defensive fortification. Your trip also includes lunch, private vehicle, entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport.

Visit Cairo's essential historic destinations on a full-day tour with an experienced guide. Browse the vast collections at the Egyptian Museum, and learn the stories behind the royal mummies, gilded masks and exquisite artifacts, including Tutankhamun's treasures. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant then explore the Coptic and Jewish landmarks of old Cairo, from the crypt below Abu Serga to the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Finish your tour in Cairo's vibrant present, browsing the bright displays of handicrafts, perfumes and souvenirs at Khan El Khalili bazaar.

Experience Egypt's iconic pyramids by riding a camel across the Giza Plateau on a private, 4-hour tour from Cairo with an Egyptologist guide. Take in the most important sites, from the three pyramids to the Great Sphinx, Valley Temple and Solar Boat Museum, then pause for a classic Egyptian lunch in a nearby restaurant. Enjoy the chance to explore at your own pace, with a personal guide that tailors the itinerary to your interests.

Enjoy this rich tour around Thebes marvelous 4000 year old monument. This is a full day tour around the West Bank Tombs and Temples (the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatchepsut, the Nobles Tombs, Artisans Tombs, Habu temple, Ramasseum temple and a photo stop by the colossi of Memmnon. This is an extra dose of history for Egyptology fans.

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.

Take in Cairo's atmospheric neighborhoods and scenic riverfront with a 4-hour evening walking tour with a carriage ride. Enjoy the evening air as you pass Cairo's most elegant homes and buildings in the carriage, then continue on foot to see downtown's important sites. Join families and couples out for an evening stroll as you walk past Tahrir Square, and enjoy the view as the city lights up after dark. See the beautifully illuminated Egyptian Museum, then stand at the foot of the glittering Cairo tower before returning to your hotel.

Discover Luxor's ancient tombs and temples with an Egyptologist guide on a private, full-day tour to the West Bank of the Nile. See the intricate bas-reliefs that adorn the Temple of Hatshepsut and explore the colorful interior of Ramses III's Habu Temple. Visit the tombs of noblemen and workers, gaze up at the towering colossi of Memnon and experience the Valley of the Kings at your own pace. 

Step into an ancient Egyptian landscape with a half-day, private tour of the pyramids at Giza and the Great Sphinx from Cairo. Enjoy the flexibility of a personal tour guide and private car as you explore the iconic sites, and hear stories about the kings, priests and workers who built the pyramids.

See Cairo's essential destinations with a full-day tour of the city's historic and cultural sites. Explore the vast collection of artifacts at the Egyptian Museum, and see the gilded, iconic funeral mask of Tutankhamun. Take in views of the city from the medieval ramparts at Saladin's Cairo Citadel, and visit the exquisite Muhammad Ali mosque within the walls. Enjoy a traditional lunch at a neighborhood restaurant, then spend an hour at Khan El Khalil bazaar browsing vibrant stalls and local shops before returning to your hotel.

Rewind to the Egypt of nearly 5,000 years ago on this 4-hour tour to Saqqara and Memphis from Cairo. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable guide, head to Saqqara to view the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest large-scale stone monument. Learn why it was built, and then view the relics of Memphis, the ancient capital of Lower Egypt. Learn about its heyday in the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC and visit the outdoor museum to see some of its treasures, including a colossal statue of Ramses II.

Enter the world of ancient Egypt's pharaohs for a morning on a private 4-hour visit to the Giza pyramids and Solar Boat Museum from Cairo. After admiring the pyramids, Sphinx and Valley Temple and hearing their secrets from your Egyptologist guide, head inside the modern Solar Boat Museum. Gaze in awe at the prize exhibit: a reassembled wooden boat found buried near the Great Pyramid and probably used as a funerary barge. Round off your tour with a leisurely camel ride on the Saharan sands and a tasty Egyptian lunch.

Experience Cairo's highlights on a full-day sightseeing tour to the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin, Mohamed Ali Mosque and Khan El Khalili Bazaar, and immerse yourself in the city's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover Pharaohs' hordes, crumbling mummies and gleaming antiquities as you visit the museum with a local guide, then take in the views from the Citadel's medieval fortifications. Pause for lunch at a restaurant, see the soaring architecture of an iconic mosques and browse for souvenirs and spices in the colorful stalls of a bustling souk.