Day Trips & Excursions in Egypt

Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of Ancient Egypt on a full-day tour to Giza from Cairo. Alongside an expert Egyptologist guide, marvel at the iconic stature of the Great Pyramid of Giza and admire the resplendent gold mask of Tutankhamen in the Egyptian Museum. Explore Cairo's Old Town while listening to illuminating commentary about arresting landmarks like the Hanging Church and the Mohammed Ali Pasha Mosque. Conclude your tour with a visit to Khan el-Khalili market to browse stalls brimming with exotic local produce.

Visit two remarkable ancient sites on a full-day tour to Edfu and Kom Ombo from Luxor. You'll travel along the Nile River valley to Edfu's Temple of Horus, among Egypt's best preserved temples, then continue to Kom Ombo, where friezes and carvings are dedicated to a pair of powerful gods. With pickup and drop-off at hotels in Luxor, this full-day trip is a hassle-free way to explore Egyptian antiquity, and the experienced guide will help bring each site to life.

Visit the ancient wonders on Luxor's East Bank on a full-day, guided tour of the Karnak Temple Complex, the Luxor Museum, and Luxor Temple. Combining the temples with the Luxor Museum mean you'll see the treasures excavated from each site in context. Walk through the magnificent hypostyle hall at Karnak, see the royal mummies in Luxor Museum, then follow the relief carvings that wrap through Luxor temple, exploring alongside an expert guide who will help bring the world of ancient Egyptians to life.

Make the most of even limited time in Egypt on an activity-packed full-day tour of Cairo, the ideal choice for first-time visitors on a time budget. You'll benefit from the insider knowledge of an Egyptologist guide as you travel between top Cairo attractions such as the Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum in air-conditioned comfort. Plus, an included camel ride and lunch make for a seamless experience.

Visit a pair of spectacular temples outside of Luxor on a full-day, private trip to Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple. Traveling in the comfort of a climate-controlled vehicle, you'll travel to the Temple of Edfu, lost and preserved for centuries beneath desert sand, then continue to the Ptolemaic Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Horus and Sobek. Choosing a private tour means you'll have the flexibility to explore at your own pace, with an expert guide to share the stories behind the ancient sites.

See the Giza pyramids, Memphis and Saqqara on a full-day trip from Cairo or Giza, and explore Egypt's rich heritage and ancient history. Stroll between a trio of pyramids on the Giza Plateau, meet the enigmatic Giant Sphinx then stop for lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the sprawling Saqqara necropolis. Learn why Djoser's step pyramid changed Egyptian architecture forever, and discover the ruins, statues and stones of Memphis, a city that once ruled Lower Egypt.

Explore ancient Egyptian history on a full-day trip from Luxor to el Kab and the Temple of Horus at Edfu, where you'll find tombs, the ruins of a pre-dynastic city, and intricate Greco-Roman inscriptions. At el Kab, powerful mud-brick fortifications shield fascinating sandstone temples, while the Temple of Horus at Edfu is among the best-preserved shrines in Egypt. This full-day excursion includes entrance fees and guided tours at each site, with all transport in a private vehicle.

Tour the highlights and landmarks of the West Bank during this private day trip from Luxor. With your Egyptologist guide, spend 5 hours visiting sites like the Temple of Ramses III (Medinet Habu), the Valley of the Kings (Necropolis of Thebes) and the Colossi of Memnon. Learn about the archaeology, history and preservation of the important sites through your guide's informative commentary. All entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Luxor are included.

Enjoy two of ancient Egypt's most iconic monuments, the Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx, during one quick 4-hour trip with a private guide. Gaze in wonder at the three pyramids that make up the Giza complex, including Khufu (the largest), Khafre and Menkaure, stopping at a panoramic photo spot to capture the site in its entirety. Finish your excursion with a visit to the mysterious lion-headed Sphinx, a monument that still baffles archaeologists to this day. Your visit also includes a private Egyptologist guide, private coach and round-trip port or hotel transport.

Explore the wonderful temples beyond Luxor's main sites on a full-day trip to Abydos and Dendara, where you'll find brilliant artwork and fascinating history without the crowds. Traveling by private vehicle means the flexibility to see the things that interest you most, from Abydos' royal cartouches to Dendara's hidden passageways and bright blue ceilings. For your convenience, this tour includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel or cruise ship in Luxor.

Explore Cairo's best-known sites in a day on this private 8-hour tour from Cairo Airport or your Cairo hotel. Meet your qualified Egyptologist guide and see the UNESCO-listed pyramids and Sphinx at Giza as you hear tales of the pharaohs they were built for. Then, admire the highlights of the Egyptian Museum, including the 3,500-year-old gold burial treasures and trappings of the boy king Tutankhamun, and other artifacts. An Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant, air-conditioned transport and return airport or hotel transfers are included.

Located on Egypt's Mediterranean coast, Alexandria was once an ancient center of culture and learning. Today it is a bustling port city, but relics of its history still remain. Led by a qualified Egyptologist. visit landmarks such as the Roman Theater, Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, Alexandria Library, and El Mursi Abu Elabas

Visit the Necropolis of Thebes and the Valley of the Kings on a full-day trip to Luxor from Cairo that includes round-trip flights, all transfers, and guided tours in Luxor. Explore ancient tombs of Egyptian pharaohs, eat lunch at a local restaurant, then walk the Avenue of Sphinxes at the Temple of Karnak. This Luxor tour is a cost-effective way to make the most of your time in Egypt, with an Egyptologist guide to help bring the ancient world to life.

Discover lesser-known temples with magnificent art and architecture on a full-day, private tour from Luxor to Dendera (Dandarah) and Abydos. There's a lot to see at each of the ancient sites, and choosing a private tour ensures you'll have the flexibility to explore at your own pace, whether you're checking out Dendara's vivid bas-reliefs, ducking into underground passages, or taking in the Abydos' colorful paintings.

Beat the heat and the worst of the crowds at Abu Simbel Temples by taking an air-conditioned private transfer early, direct from your hotel door. On arrival, your own personal Egyptologist will guide you around the majestic temples, the first dedicated to Ramses II, the second to his queen, Nefertari, and explain how they were moved from their original location.

Visit four of Cairo's star attractions and explore Old Cairo on this full-day tour, including lunch, with an Egyptologist guide. Visit the Egyptian Museum to see Tutankhamun's funerary mask and more; and view the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, otherwise called the Alabaster Mosque. Delve into the ancient lanes of Old Cairo to see the famous Hanging Church, other Coptic churches and the Synagogue of Ben Ezra. Finish at the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, Cairo's old souk, with free time to explore the narrow alleyways and shop for handicrafts, jewelry and trinkets.

Visit the two well-preserved ancient temples of Abydos and Denderah on this full-day tour from Luxor with a qualified Egyptologist guide. Gaze at rural Egypt on route to Abydos, once one of the world's holiest sites. Take a tour of Abydos Temple, dedicated to the god Osiris, and admire the impressive reliefs, including the mysterious 'Flower of Life' symbols. Continue to Denderah, once a center dedicated to the goddess of love, Hathor; and visit Hathor Temple, a Roman-era structure graced with beautiful carvings and a roof chapel with a zodiac.

Dendarah private half day tour from Luxor, visit one of a kind, the Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the Goddess of Love, Hathour. It is the only temple in Egypt, which Portrays Cleapatra and her son

Discover Luxor's ancient tombs and temples on a full-day trip from Hurghada that explores highlights on the east and west banks of the Nile. Make the 190-mile (306-km.) trip from Hurghada to Luxor in the comfort of a climate-controlled minivan, then see the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the magnificent Temple of Karnak, among the largest religious structures in the world. By pre-booking transport, entrance tickets, and lunch, you'll save time and hassle, ensuring the maximum possible time experiencing Luxor highlights.

Visit Karnak and Luxor temples on this 3 hour tour of Luxor's East Bank.