Day Trips & Excursions in Egypt

Discover the Nubian monuments of Abu Simbel and visit a small Nubian village on an 8-hour, private tour from Aswan that includes entrance fees and round-trip transport from your Aswan hotel. Visit a pair of temples carved from the mountainside in the 13th century BC, then learn about Nubian life and culture in a traditional community. This private, full-day tour accommodates your group of up to 8 people, with an early departure to take advantage of the cooler morning hours.

On this tour you will be picked up from your hotel in Alexandria and see the highlights of Alexandria.

Explore ancient treasures and Cairo's Islamic heritage on a full-day, private tour of the city that includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel and all entrance fees. Visit the Egyptian Museum to see the world's largest collection of Egyptian artifacts, then tour the Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, the Gayer Anderson Museum, and the Blue Mosque near Cairo's medieval Citadel of Saladin.

Cast your flashlight into Cairo's ancient, medieval and late Ottoman eras on a private, full-day tour to the Giza pyramids, Hanging Church and Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque. With an Egyptologist guide, explore the 4,500-year-old pyramids, Great Sphinx and Valley Temple at the Giza Plateau. After lunch at a local restaurant, fast-forward to early medieval times at the Hanging Church, one of Egypt's oldest Coptic churches, famously built above a Roman fortress. Finish at the hilltop Citadel of Saladin to admire the magnificent, 19th-century Alabaster Mosque, a symbol of Ottoman-ruled Cairo.

Enjoy this private day tour to Memphis which was the oldest capital of Egypt. You will then be transferred to Dahshur area to see the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid.

Spread your sightseeing net to cover two of ancient Egypt's lesser-known sites on this private, full-day tour from Luxor. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan with your personal Egyptologist guide, head northward to the Temple of Osiris at Abydos, built around 1300 BC. Explore the sanctuaries and halls notable for their impressive reliefs, and learn how the temple was commissioned by Seti I and his son, Ramses II. Then, continue to Dendera to visit the Temple of Hathor, a Roman-era building adorned with fascinating decorations showing Roman emperors and Egyptian deities.

See the ancient marvel of Abu Simbel on a private day trip from Aswan. Journey southward by private, air-conditioned vehicle as your personal guide shares tales of the 3,400-year-old complex, a masterwork of ancient Egyptian engineering beside Lake Nasser. Awe at the two temples, graced by colossi of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari, and tour the Great Temple's statue-lined halls and battle reliefs. While you explore, hear the incredible story of the temples' 1960s relocation to protect them from flooding after the building of the Aswan High Dam.

Get under the skin of historical Cairo on a full-day private tour, with an informative Egyptologist guide. Travel by private, air-conditioned minivan to Giza to see the UNESCO-listed pyramids and Sphinx. Listen as your guide shares tales of their building and history; and after lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the stunning Egyptian Museum. Here, behold Tutankhamun’s glittering burial treasures before continuing to Muezz Street in old Cairo. Stroll along this restored medieval street past markets, gates and mosques that once formed the hub of the early city.

Explore the tombs and temples of ancient Egypt on a 9-hour, private tour of Luxor's East and West Banks that includes entrance fees, a buffet lunch, and round trip transport from your hotel or cruise ship. Discover a selection of the sites in the Valley of the Kings, tour the Temple of Hatshepsut, and visit the Temple of Karnak and the Luxor Temple of Amun-Ra. This private, Luxor day tour can be customized to your interests, and accommodates groups up to 15 people.

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.

Experience Egypt's rich history and culture on this all-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup in Alexandria, marvel at the Great Pyramids and Sphinx and learn their ancient stories from your informative guide. Take a desert camel ride to the Sakkara Country Club for a delicious lunch (included in the tour price), stop by the necropolis of Sakkara, and discover the art of ancient writing at the Papyrus Institute.

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.

Forget haggling with taxi drivers and discover the pyramids in style on this door-to-door tour with private guide. Start at Saqqara, home of the world's first pyramid, the Step Pyramid, and tour one of the most beautiful tombs on the site. Then let off steam, kick up sand, and soak up views of the Giza Pyramids as you roar across the desert on an ATV. Tour includes lunch.

Shun the crowds that beset Luxor's star attractions - without braving Egyptian traffic yourself - on this fascinating day trip. First, visit Abydos, the main cult center of the god Osiris and home to the beautifully preserved Temple of Seti I. Next, journey to Dendera, with the Temple of Hathor and its stunning astrological roof. Tailor-made for lovers of ancient Egypt, this tour includes a private Egyptologist guide.

Full private day tour from Aswan to Luxor including visits of Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples. You will be guided by a licensed Egyptologist tour guide and transported to all the sites by a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Luxor's ancient attractions draw visitors from far and wide, but accessing the distant city from Hurghada can be a challenge. Travel the distance with ease via air-conditioned vehicle on a private day tour, with round-trip transfer from your hotel. Discover the iconic Valley of the Kings, Deir el-Bahari, and Karnak Temple Complex, and learn about their historic significance from your personal Egyptologist guide.

Journey north from Cairo on a privately guided day trip, and spend the day in Egypt's beautiful Mediterranean city of Alexandria. As your guide drives you around by air-conditioned vehicle, learn how Alexander the Great founded the city in around 331 BC, and view must-sees including the Roman amphitheater and harborfront Fort Qaitby. Visit the eerie Roman catacombs of Kom al-Shoqafa and hear about Alexandria's famous ancient library as you admire its stunning modern successor, the curving, sun-shaped Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Your tour includes lunch in Alexandria and all entrance fees.

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.

Rather than spend hours negotiating trains and haggling with taxis, treat yourself to a private tour - with Egyptologist guide - when you visit the Temple of Hathor at Dendera. Travel in air-conditioned comfort direct from your door to the temple of ancient Egypt's goddess of love. In between marveling at the brilliant colors of its astrological roof and sacred lake, there will be time to explore independently.

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