Private & Custom Tours in Egypt

Explore a fascinating part of Egypt's ancient history with a 6-hour, private tour of Saqqara from Cairo. Hear about the kings behind the monuments as you travel to Saqqara in a comfortable van, then visit Djoser's revolutionary step pyramid and the partially reconstructed Causeway of Unas. Learn about the unusual layout of the pyramid of Userkaf, and slip inside the pyramid of Teti. Trace the pyramid texts and see a trio of ancient tombs, then see the site's most important artifacts at the Imhotep Museum before returning to Cairo.

Go deep into the Sinai for a desert Jeep safari, snorkel Abu Galum and learn to ride a camel on a full-day adventure tour from Sharm El Sheikh. Watch for desert wildlife as you navigate rugged terrain to the Colored Canyon, whose fantastic formations are shaped by desert winds; slip into the waters of the iconic Blue Hole and mount a camel for a trip into the sand. Relax over a Bedouin lunch, then browse for souvenirs in the seaside village of Dahab before returning to Sharm El Sheikh. 

Some of Egypt's most dramatic monuments are a short trip away from modern-day Cairo, but between city traffic and Cairo drivers, reaching the sites on your own can be a challenge. Travel to the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara (Sakkara), Memphis, and Dahshur in the comfort and security of a private vehicle to take the stress out of exploring, so you can focus on towering pyramids, mysterious pharaohs, and ancient history.

Discover Abu Simbel with a 4-hour private tour and flight from Aswan to spectacular temples, desert scenery and millennia-old monuments set into soaring cliffs. Explore with an Egyptologist guide, stand beneath the colossi that guard the Great Temple and spot carved baboons high on the rock face. Learn the stories behind Abu Simbel's detailed bas-reliefs and hieroglyphs, take in the unusual dedications to Queen Nefertari then slip inside her own exquisite temple. The tour is fully guided from Cairo, or part guided at Abu Simbel depending on option selected.

This private tour of the Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam and unfinished Obelisk showcases three of Aswan's most popular sites. Travelers will get an up close look at the dam that divides the Nile from Lake Nasser, marvel at the sheer size of the unfinished Obelisk and revel in the natural beauty of Philae Temple's island home.

Take a personalized trip through the history of Egypt and Cairo during this 8-hour private tour of Cairo's best museums, mosques and markets. Explore the startling array of antiquities on display at the Egyptian Museum, covering more than 250,000 items and 5,000 years of history. After lunch, spend your afternoon discovering the Saladin Citadel of Cairo and the Alabaster Mosque, before doing some souvenir shopping at the sprawling Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Your trip includes a private Egyptologist guide and vehicle, lunch, all entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport.

Make the most of your Cairo airport layover by visiting the last surviving wonder of the ancient world: the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Your private Egyptologist will greet you at the airport, escort you to the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, and arrange a Sahara camel adventure by the pyramids. Next, immerse more deeply in ancient Egypt as you tour the Egyptian Museum before enjoying lunch at a quality restaurant.

Step back in time to ancient Egypt on a private tour of the Egyptian Museum Cairo with a private, Egyptologist guide. View the star attraction "” the treasures of Tutankhamun "” and let your guide introduce you to the highlights of the Egyptian and Roman collections. Admire Tutankhamun's gold death mask, coffins and chariot; view age-old mummies of Egypt's kings, and see other pharaonic furnishings and items as your guide recounts their history. With thousands of artifacts on show, a visit to the Cairo Egyptian museum can be overwhelming without a guide.

Witness sunrise from Mt Sinai and visit St Catherine's Monastery on this private trip from Sharm el Sheikh. Leaving in the evening and traveling with a private guide, head into the southern Sinai desert as your guide shares the biblical history of this sacred mountain, where it's believed Moses received the Ten Commandments. Climb to the summit to experience a spectacular sunrise and then descend for a guided tour of St Catherine's Monastery's church and treasures. Afterward, return to Sharm el Sheikh, with a stop for lunch along the way.

See two of Egypt's greatest ancient spectacles on this private Abu Simbel day trip by minibus from Aswan. With a private Egyptologist guide, drive to western Lake Nasser, and behold the colossal, rock statues of Ramses II of the two iconic lakeside temples. Learn their history, and go inside to see their towering statues, pillars and murals. If time allows before your return to Aswan, check out the visitor center that charts how both the temples were relocated here, piece by piece, in 1968 to save them from flooding.

Discover the pyramids of Giza, the city of Memphis and Sakkara on a full-day private tour from Cairo or Giza. Take in the ancient structures with an Egyptologist guide: circle the massive Great Pyramid at Giza, visit the enigmatic sphinx and get a glimpse of life on the Nile Delta as you explore the open air museum at Memphis.  Learn the history and mythology that infuse the landscape as you walk through the Sakkara necropolis, where kings and courtiers were buried in elaborate stone tombs. 

Visit three pyramids and ancient Egyptian churches on this private, full-day adventure in Cairo. See the Great Pyramid of Giza, the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex; the Great Sphinx of Giza on the west bank of the Nile; the Coptic Cairo museum, featuring a collection of ancient Egyptian Christian artwork, objects and manuscripts; and the Monastery of Saint Simon, or the Cave Church, located in the Mokattam mountain. All necessary entrance fees, plus a Cairo hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Step into ancient Thebes on a private tour from Luxor to the Valley of the Queens, Valley of the Artisans, and Habu Temple. You'll see the tombs of ancient queens, then enter the valley where Egyptian workers lived during the New Kingdom. Habu Temple has some of Luxor's most beautifully preserved ancient art, depicting everything from fierce battles to festival scenes in brilliant colors. Traveling with a private guide means the flexibility to explore at your own pace, learning the fascinating stories behind each place you see.

Watch the pyramids at Giza come to life with a 3-hour, sound and light show experience from Cairo. Meet your private guide at your hotel, then learn about the remarkable history of the pyramids during the short trip to Giza. Enjoy live narration and vivid colors as the show illustrates the culture and characters that shaped this ancient landscape. See the stars appear in the desert sky while you take in sweeping views of the sphinx and pyramids, then finish your evening with a return hotel transfer.

Arrange for a stress-free ride to the Temples of Dendera and Abydos with this private transfer service from Luxor.  Meet your driver at your East Bank or West Bank Hotel, and relax on the trip to the temples in an air-conditioned vehicle. 

Visit the only standing wonder of the ancient world; the famous Pyramids of Giza together with the Sphinx that has been guarding the Necropolis for over 4000 years now, you will also explore the Valley temple next to the Sphinx to discover the secrets of Mummification. Then you will proceed to the country-side to visit the Step Pyramid of King Zoser at Saqqara; which is considered to be the first Pyramid's site in Egypt built around the 28th century BC, that makes it the first multi-story stone construction in the entire world. Saqqara Necropolis doesn't house only the step Pyramid, but it houses other Pyramids from the Old Kingdom and hundreds of stone built tombs for high officials and nobles from the same period. Saqqara enjoys an amazing countryside atmosphere, where you will see cultivation and how Egyptian farmers live a laidback style of live farming their land and bread their cattle.

This is a great opportunity whilst in Luxor to take a day tour to Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples. This sightseeing tour is by private transport. Visit Horus and then onto Temples of Kom Ombo which overlooks the beautiful River Nile

Immerse yourself in the ancient majesty of Cairo's monuments on a private full-day tour of the Valley Temple, Sakkara and Dashhur from Cairo. Alongside a knowledgeable private guide, visit the magnificent Great Pyramid of King Cheops and explore the mysterious tombs of the Valley Temple. Marvel at the enigmatic Sphinx; gaze at the complex of King Zoser in Sakkara; and delve into the ancient history of Memphis during a guided tour. Receive personalized attention from your private guide on this enriching tour.

The UNESCO-listed temples of Abu Simbel are among Nubia's most spectacular, with monumental statues and elaborate carvings, but the sites are located far from the beaten path, near the Sudanese border. Visit Abu Simbel as a hassle-free day trip from Aswan, on a 9-hour private tour that includes entrance fees and transport by air-conditioned vehicle. Choose from several departure options at time of booking.

Discover Memphis and Saqqara on a 3-4-hour private tour from Cairo with an Egyptologist guide, and explore some of the country's most iconic pyramids and royal tombs. Walk the perimeter of Saqqara's distinctive step pyramid, which is just one part of the vast necropolis at Memphis.  Learn the stories behind the ancient city, and customize this tour to your own interests; after strolling through tombs and pyramids, you may opt for a trip to the Papyrus Institute to learn the ancient Egyptian art of scroll making.