Day Trips & Excursions in Egypt

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.

Visiting the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx is a highlight of exploring Cairo, but the aggressive tactics of local guides and touts can make it a stressful place to arrive on your own. Explore the ancient site hassle-free on a half-day, private tour that includes a camel ride, and enjoy the convenience of round-trip transport from your hotel in Cairo or Giza.

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. 

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 best of the West Bank's ancient tombs, temples, and monuments on a 5-hour private tour. The details can be tailored to you, but you'll descend into three tombs in the Valley of the Kings, pay your respects to Egypt's only female Pharaoh at the Temple of Hatshepsut, then stand at the feet of the Colossi of Memnon, iconic desert landmarks for 3,400 years. The flexibility of a private tour means you can explore the things that interest you, learning about ancient Egyptian culture along the way.

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.

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.

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.

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 from Marsa Alam ensures a personalised experience and includes a tour of the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Kings; visits to the Colossi of Memnon, the temple of Hatshepsut, and the Karnak Temples; and a felucca cruise along the Nile. Hotel pickup and lunch is included.

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.

Luxor is home to some of Egypt's most remarkable ancient ruins, but with just one day to spare, a private tour is the best way to maximise your time. This private full-day shore excursion from Safaga Port includes a tour of the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Kings; visits to the Colossi of Memnon, the temple of Hatshepsut, and the Karnak Temples; and a felucca cruise along the Nile. Port pickup and lunch 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

Discover the Nile-side temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu on a private day trip from Aswan. With an Egyptologist guide, journey north to Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and falcon-headed god Horus. Admire the stone columns, forecourt and sanctuaries, and unravel their history with your guide. After an included boxed lunch, continue to Edfu, a large cult temple to Horus. See the large pylon, court and other chambers as your guide unveils their secrets. Afterward, return to Aswan or choose an optional hotel drop-off in Luxor.

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.