Day Trips in Egypt

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.

Visit Luxor's ancient tombs and temples on a full-day, private tour from Marsa Alam to Luxor by car that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, and entrance fees. This 14-hour tour explores a UNESCO World Heritage Site that spans the East and West Banks of the Nile River: follow the imposing Avenue of Sphinxes into the Temple of Karnak, take in three tombs in the Valley of the Kings, then visit the Temple  of Medinet Habu and the towering Colossi of Memnon.

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.

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.

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.

Visit Habu Temple, the Valley of the Artisans, and Valley of the Queens on private tour of Luxor's West Bank that explores fascinating ancient art and architecture. With a personal guide to lead the way, you'll learn the stories behind the vivid paintings at Habu Temple, as well as tombs built for both workers and royalty. Since this tour includes all entrance fees, round-trip transport from your hotel, water, and snacks, it's a hassle-free way to experience Luxor's West Bank, the site of ancient Thebes.

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.  

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.

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.

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. 

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 ensures a personalised experience and explores both the East and West Banks of the Nile, including the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, the temple of Hatshepsut, the Karnak Temples, and the Temple of Luxor. Hotel pickup and lunch is included.

Discover Cairo's star attractions on a private day trip from Luxor, including return flights. Check out the UNESCO-protected pyramids and Great Sphinx at Giza, and hear about their history from your Egyptologist guide. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Egyptian Museum, home to over 165,000 ancient artifacts, and enjoy a guided tour of the highlights including the astonishing treasures of Tutankhamun. Before flying back to Luxor, delve into old Cairo to see the beautiful Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue, and shop at the colorful Khan El-Khalili bazaar.

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.

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. 

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.

Rather than grappling with taxis and crowded public buses, check off the highlights of Luxor in style with a private Egyptologist guide. Start at the Valley of the Kings, and tour tombs including Tutankhamun's; progress to the Temple of Hatshepsut; then admire the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, cross back to the East Bank, and explore the majestic Temple of Karnak before your private driver drops you to your door.

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.

This day tour is a private journey from Marsa Alam to Aswan visiting a collection of the best archaeological sites in Aswan.

Egypt is mainly synonymous with pyramids, but the country also contains a wealth of important battle sites from World War II. Discover under-the-radar military heritage on this guided day trip to El-Alamein, with private hotel pickup in Cairo. Listen to important context on one of the war's most epic battles from your guide. Tours include a visit to the El-Alamein War Museum and War Cemetery, plus lunch.