Top Cairo Full-day Tours

Experience ancient Egypt first-hand on a private tour from Cairo or Giza to the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, and Saqqara. Walk alongside your guide as you visit a trio of pyramids and the Valley Temple, then visit the ancient and mysterious sphinx. See a pyramid that transformed Egyptian architecture at the Saqqara necropolis, then explore the remains of a great city that once ruled Lower Egypt. 

Discover some of Egypt’s greatest antiquities on a private Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis day trip from Cairo. With an Egyptologist guide, visit Giza to view the pyramids, Great Sphinx, and Valley Temple. Then, devote the afternoon to Saqqara and Memphis. Behold Saqqara’s age-old Step Pyramid of Zoser and scour the ruins of ancient Memphis, including its fallen statue of Ramses II. As this is a private tour, feel free to ask your guide to tailor the itinerary around you. Lunch, snacks, and hotel pickup and drop-off are all included.

Discover the legendary city of Alexandria on a private tour from Cairo, and discover the traces of ancient Egyptians and Roman armies. Descend into the catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa to see fascinating artworks that blend two cultures, visit Pompey’s Pillar, then take in views from the 15th-century fortifications at the Citadel of Qaitbay. Explore the city’s new library—a tribute to the library that burned in antiquity—then enjoy lunch before returning to Cairo.

This private tour, exclusively for your party, ensures a more personalized experience of Alexandria than typical of most group tours. Explore the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Serapeum, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Roman amphitheater, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Enjoy hassle-free hotel transfers, free Wi-Fi, and an included lunch.

Avoid crowds and enjoy a more personalized experience with this private tour to the Pyramids of Giza, Dashur, and Memphis. In the company of an Egyptologist guide, learn about the history and mysteries of these world-famous sites and enjoy a camel ride around the pyramids.

Combine modern thrills with ancient wonders during this fast-paced quad bike tour of the Great Pyramids, with round-trip hotel transfers from Giza or Cairo. Race across vast, sandy expanses and rolling dunes in custom-made buggies, designed to reach thrilling speeds. Cover more sights in less time, reaching areas that tourists traveling by foot or car don’t get to see. You’ll also ride to a panoramic view of the pyramids.

Even if you have only a short time to spare, you can still enjoy a River Nile cruise. This 1-hour experience takes care of your transfers so you can simply enjoy the ambiance, views, and scenery as you glide across the river in a a traditional wooden sailboat called a felucca.

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.

Visit Cairo’s religious landmarks on a private 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. 

Experience the magic of cruising the Nile on an unforgettable full-day tour to Giza from Cairo. Alongside an expert Egyptologist guide, behold the iconic Great Pyramid of Giza and receive a fascinating introduction to the ancient history of the structure. Admire the resplendent golden mask of Tutankhamun in the Egyptian Museum; enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch in a rustic restaurant; and absorb the historical charm of Cairo’s Old Town on a guided tour. Conclude your excursion with a romantic cruise down the Nile River; onboard, delight in a gourmet meal and a traditional dance performance before returning to your Cairo hotel.

Visit the rock temples of Abu Simbel with an Egyptologist guide and enjoy a personalized visit on a shared tour from Aswan. Learn about the lives of the pharaohs, and benefit from some time to see original documents from the relocation project. Explore the best temples ever for King Ramses and his wife Nefertari Marvel the most amazing scenes inside the temples See the stunning rocks temples of Abu Simbel on the banks of Lake Nasser Led by a qualified Egyptologist Comprehensive tour by bus/coach

Explore Alexandria in a single day with a private guide, making the most of your vacation time in Egypt. With a dedicated guide, you can travel at your own pace and focus on the sights that interest you; no waiting for other group members or wasting time on things that don't appeal to you. Stops can include Qaytbay Citadel, Pompy Pillar, the Alexandria library, the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, and the Roman Theater, among others.

Immerse yourself in ancient Egyptian culture with a full-day tour of the pyramids and city sights from Cairo or Giza. Start the day at the Giza’s pyramids, and get sweeping views of the desert from the foot of the mysterious Sphinx. After a local lunch, take in the collections of rare artifacts at the Egyptian Museum, and see the exhibit celebrating King Tutankhamun. Finish your day browsing vibrant displays of brass, antiques and handicrafts at the iconic Khan El Khalili bazaar before returning to your hotel.

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.

This full-day tour takes you to the Giza pyramid complex, which includes the three Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and other important structures. After lunch at a local restaurant (included), travel to Sakkara, an ancient Egyptian burial ground, then on to Memphis, which once served as the capital of ancient Egypt.

Combine ancient history and off-roading on a half-day, private tour of the Giza Pyramids, including a quad bike ride through the desert. This guided tour includes round-trip transport in an air-conditioned van, quad biking, and a camel ride, and offers the chance to explore the Giza Pyramids with an Egyptologist guide.

Take this full-day tour from Cairo by flight to visit Karnak temple, Valley of the Kings Colossi of Memnon, and Hatshepsut’s Temple, guided by a professional English Speaking Egyptology tour guide. Staying in Cairo needn’t mean missing out on Egypt’s other ancient capital Luxor. Enjoy door to door transfer from and to your hotel in Cairo and two ways flight tickets.

Explore some of Egypt’s most important monuments on this full-day tour from Cairo. See the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Valley Temple, the city of Memphis which was the capital of ancient Egypt, and the Dahshur and Saqqara pyramids. Learn about the rich history of Egypt which spans more than 5,000 years and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant included in the tour.

Take a scenic trip down the Nile River on a 2-hour felucca ride from Cairo with hotel transfer. Choose a sunrise or sunset trip, then watch the warm breeze fill the traditional lateen-rigged sails. See minarets and skyscrapers drift by, and enjoy the serenity of life on the water, away from the city’s bustling streets. Simply relax on deck as the morning or evening light illuminates the riverfront’s swaying palms and wharves, then finish the trip with return transfer to your hotel.

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.

Rewind to the days of Alexander the Great on a private day trip to Alexandria, Egypt’s Mediterranean coastal city. Admire the Nile Valley as you travel to this picturesque city, founded by Alexander around 331 BC, and tour the highlights as your expert guide recounts the city’s history. Descend into the underground Roman catacombs to see eerie chambers; view the Roman column of Pompey’s Pillar; and visit the stunning, new disc-shaped Alexandria Library, built where the city’s classical library once stood. A delicious seafood lunch in Alexandria is included.

Enjoy a comfortable travel by plane from Cairo to Luxor the world’s greatest open-air museum, but that comes nowhere near describing this extraordinary place. Nothing in the world compares to the scale and grandeur of the monuments that have survived from ancient Thebes. In this tour, you will touch the real impressive culture of pharaonic. Explore the city’s magnificent temples by visiting the west and east bank of Luxor Enjoy Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride the once in a lifetime adventure over The historical sites of

Navigate the Nile River’s gentle current with a 2-hour lunch cruise with hotel transfer. Escape Cairo’s busy streets and enjoy warm breezes as you sample Egyptian delicacies from an open buffet. Watch swaying palms and the city skyline drift by, spot traditional feluccas and fishing boats, and take in the sights from the water. When you return to port, simply meet your driver for the return trip to your hotel.

Discover the fascinating city of Alexandria on a full-day, private tour from Giza that goes from ancient history to an ultra-modern library. Traveling alongside a personal guide throughout the day, you’ll learn the stories behind the sites, with the option to customize the itinerary to your interests. Descend into the Greco-Roman Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, stand at the foot of Pompey’s Pillar, find out what’s hidden below the Qaitbay Citadel, and tour the spectacular Biblotheca Alexandrina, the city’s beautiful new library before returning to Giza.