Tours & Sightseeing in Egypt

Half-day tour to see the necropolis of ancient Thebes. Visit The Valley of the Kings, last resting-place of the ancient Pharaohs, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Memnon colossal statues. Also, see the craftsmanship of the locals in an alabaster gallery.

See Cairo's essential destinations with a full-day tour of the city's historic and cultural sites. Explore the vast collection of artifacts at the Egyptian Museum, and see the gilded, iconic funeral mask of Tutankhamun. Take in views of the city from the medieval ramparts at Saladin's Cairo Citadel, and visit the exquisite Muhammad Ali mosque within the walls. Enjoy a traditional lunch at a neighborhood restaurant, then spend an hour at Khan El Khalil bazaar browsing vibrant stalls and local shops before returning to your hotel.

Visit two Aswan must-sees - the Philae Temple and High Dam - on a convenient half-day tour. Gaze at the High Dam, built across the River Nile during the 1960s to control Egypt's floods. Then, continue to Philae, riding a motorboat to this ancient island temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. See the courts, colonnades, halls as an Egyptologist guide charts the temple's history. Includes air-conditioned transport, boat ride, entrance fees, and central hotel pickup and drop-off.

Get under the skin of Cairo on this fascinating city tour. With an informative Egyptologist guide, head for the spectacular Egyptian Museum, home to some 165,000 Egyptian antiquities. View the main treasures, including the burial riches and gold death mask of Tutankhamun, as your guide tells enlightening tales of the pharaohs, their lives and belief in the afterlife. Visit the hilltop 12th-century Citadel of Saladin; admire the Mosque of Muhammed I, also known as the Alabaster Mosque; and roam the atmospheric Khan el-Khalili bazaar to browse and barter for souvenirs.

Discover Luxor's ancient tombs and temples with an Egyptologist guide on a private, full-day tour to the West Bank of the Nile. See the intricate bas-reliefs that adorn the Temple of Hatshepsut and explore the colorful interior of Ramses III's Habu Temple. Visit the tombs of noblemen and workers, gaze up at the towering colossi of Memnon and experience the Valley of the Kings at your own pace. 

Visit three of ancient Egypt's star turns - the Giza Plateau, Saqqara and Memphis - on a full-day small-group tour. Traveling around the sites by air-conditioned minivan with an Egyptologist guide, gaze in awe at the three Giza pyramids, Sphinx and Valley Temple, a complex once used for the pharaonic mummification process. Continue to Saqqara to see the even-older Step Pyramid of King Zoser, and explore the treasures of what was Memphis, ancient Egypt's first capital, including an immense, fallen statue of Ramses II. Numbers are limited for a small-group experience.

Take in Cairo's atmospheric neighborhoods and scenic riverfront with a 4-hour evening walking tour with a carriage ride. Enjoy the evening air as you pass Cairo's most elegant homes and buildings in the carriage, then continue on foot to see downtown's important sites. Join families and couples out for an evening stroll as you walk past Tahrir Square, and enjoy the view as the city lights up after dark. See the beautifully illuminated Egyptian Museum, then stand at the foot of the glittering Cairo tower before returning to your hotel.

Witness Egypt’s greatest and oldest pyramids on a full-day trip from Cairo, including an Egyptian lunch. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan with an informative Egyptologist guide, visit the Great Pyramids, Sphinx and mummification Valley Temple at the Giza Plateau. Behold the three world-famous pyramids as you learn how and why they were built some 4,500 years ago. Continue to Sakkara to view Egypt’s oldest pyramid, the stepped stone tomb of the Pharaoh Djoser. Before returning to Cairo, stop at Dahshur to wonder at the strange-yet-beautiful Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid.

See iconic sites along Luxor's East Bank on a private, half-day tour to Luxor and Karnak temples. Learn the stories behind the sprawling Karnak complex as you explore with an Egyptologist guide; stroll the shores of a sacred lake, interpret ancient inscriptions and pass between rows of enigmatic sphinxes. Follow the footsteps of pharaohs at Luxor Temple, a complex dedicated to kingship, then slip into sacred shrines and see the colossus of Ramses II, a famous statue that watches over ancient Egypt's 'southern sanctuary.'

Experience the dramatic history of ancient Thebes at the stunning Karnak Sound and Light Show in Luxor. The 2-hour presentation narrates the achievements of great pharaohs as visitors walk through the complex of temples. Hear the story of their lives as haunting music flows throughout this ancient city - an enchanting and supernatural experience with the magnificent ruins illuminated during the show. The entrance fee plus a Luxor hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Step back into the pages of history on this 10-hour trip to ancient Alexandria, touring the Bibliotheca Alexandrina library and the city's catacombs and fortifications with the aid of a private guide. Join an Egyptologist for an exploration of this millennia-old center of civilization on the Mediterranean. Visit the modern incarnation of the city's famous 'Library of Alexandria,' and check out the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa before discovering the Citadel of Qaitbay, a key defensive fortification. Your trip also includes lunch, private vehicle, entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport.

Visit Cairo's religious landmarks on a full-day tour to the city's most important Coptic, Islamic and Jewish places. Learn how the Christian Holy Family took shelter on the site of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, explore the Church of Saint Barbara, and see the gilded icons that adorn the Hanging Church. Enter a synagogue built where baby Moses was found and eat lunch at a local restaurant; see Cairo's most important mosques then take in sweeping views of the city from Saladin's 15th-century citadel. 

Most of tourists from all of the world are looking for visiting the most famous highlights of Cairo,Giza pyramids & the Egyptian museum , Then go back to the car to visit the Hanging Church in Old Cairo and also The famous Jewish synagogue ( Ben Ezra synagogue) in the same area, Then you go back to the car to head towards the oldest bazaar of Egypt where you walk to see the souvenirs shops and you can sit on the oldest coffee shop in all Cairo to drink the tasty Egyptian tea,you will have a private Egyptologist tour guide for the full day to get through the ancient history and cover the highlights of Egypt.

Exploring Aswan's highlights with a private guide means a more flexible and personalized sightseeing experience than on a shared trip. With this half-day tour, you travel with your own Egyptologist guide to the Unfinished Obelisk, Aswan High Dam, and Philae Temple, with the opportunity to view and learn about them as you like. Private air-conditioned transport, a choice of departure times, and hotel, port, and station pickup and drop-off are also included for convenience.

Enjoy this rich tour around Thebes marvelous 4000 year old monument. This is a full day tour around the West Bank Tombs and Temples (the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatchepsut, the Nobles Tombs, Artisans Tombs, Habu temple, Ramasseum temple and a photo stop by the colossi of Memmnon. This is an extra dose of history for Egyptology fans.

See the highlights of picturesque Aswan on a comprehensive tour with an expert Egyptologist guide. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, start with views of the Aswan High Dam, the massive 1960s structure built to counter the annual flooding of the Nile. Admire the dam and then see the Unfinished Obelisk, a gigantic, half-carved obelisk abandoned in its quarry by ancient quarrymen. Later, ride a boat to Philae Temple, renowned for its beautiful island location. Tour the magnificent courts, terraces and chambers dedicated to the goddess Isis before returning to Aswan proper.

With some of ancient Egypt's best-preserved artwork, Dendera Temple is a fascinating Greco-Roman site just 44 miles (70 km.) from Luxor. This half-day tour gives you the flexibility to explore at your own pace, with a private guide to tell the stories behind the colorful paintings. You'll see a vibrant ceiling cleaned of soot, climb into the temple crypt, and follow narrow passageways onto the roof, learning about Egypt's Ptolemaic period along the way. For your convenience, this tour includes entrance fees and round-trip transport from Luxor hotels.

Cairo and the Nile River are especially scenic at night, but getting around after dark can be overwhelming for first time visitors. This 3-hour, private tour is a convenient way to explore in the evening, and includes a felucca ride down the Nile, shopping at the Khan el Khalili bazaar, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Visit Cairo's essential historic destinations on a full-day tour with an experienced guide. Browse the vast collections at the Egyptian Museum, and learn the stories behind the royal mummies, gilded masks and exquisite artifacts, including Tutankhamun's treasures. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant then explore the Coptic and Jewish landmarks of old Cairo, from the crypt below Abu Serga to the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Finish your tour in Cairo's vibrant present, browsing the bright displays of handicrafts, perfumes and souvenirs at Khan El Khalili bazaar.

Explore the Denderah Temple complex on the west bank of the Nile. The half-day tour from Luxor includes the Hathor Temple to see the temple Zodiac, relief, and restored ceilings.