EGYPT
The tours and day trips worth your time.
The 15 most popular tours in Cairo. The ones worth building a day around, with what they cost, how long they run and who you book through.
Private half-day Giza tour with Great Pyramid, Sphinx, and a short camel ride plus hotel transfers and an Egyptologist guide.
Most Popular“Ali is a knowledgeable and experienced guide who took care of us well and explained about the history of pyramids”
Private Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum tour with hotel pickup, Egyptologist guide, lunch, and tickets handled for you in Cairo.
“Our host Sam was incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about ancient Egypt. Hearing the history whilst walking around pyramids and through artefacts made for an amazing experience. Our driver was friendly and hospitable, and calmly navigated the wild Cairo traffic. Lunch was a nice breather in a traditional, family run spot. Would recommend.”
VIP private tour of Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, Memphis, plus camel ride and a view lunch. Hotel pickup and entrances included.
“Our guide was communicative, friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed learning about the pyramids and different sites we visited. It was a highlight of our time in Egypt.”
A smooth 8-hour Cairo tour linking Saqqara, Memphis, Giza, the Sphinx, and Khafre’s Valley Temple with an Egyptologist guide.
“Ayat was absolutely exceptional! Best tour guide ever! Excellent Egyptologist, so kind and friendly & her KNOWLEDGE is amazing. The information was informative but the way she delivered it was so engaging. Have already recommended to friends & will be back”
Private Cairo tour covering Giza pyramids with camel ride, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and Khan el-Khalili bazaar plus included lunch.
“Had an excellent day tour of Cairo, made special by our fantastic tour guide Mohammed Aziz. He took us expertly round the Pyramids, the Bazaar and the museum taking his time to explain everything in great detail. And giving us all the time we needed to explore and take photos. His expertise in the Bazaar…”
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara Step Pyramid, and Memphis in one 8-hour day tour with lunch, private A/C transfers, and guide photos.
“We had a great tour in Giza, Saqqara and Memphis with our tour guide Khalaf and driver Mustafa Ali. It was great experience in Pyramid and get history of Pyramids and Egyptian dynasty. Khalaf explained the history and show us important archaeological sites, artefacts. We also had a great time in Saqqara to see step…”
Private VIP Giza tour with Egyptologist guide, Sphinx and pyramids, camel ride, lunch, and optional pyramid interiors.
“We had a great experience with Shreen and Andrew.It was a short day trip but amazing. I recommend this group.”
Guided day from Giza to the Grand Egyptian Museum: Great Pyramid, Sphinx, Khafre’s Valley Temple, and lunch for $89.
“Rant an was a great tour guy. Excellent trip with lots the information from the tour guy”
Cairo Nile dinner cruise with hotel pickup, open buffet dinner, belly dancing and Tanoura show, plus glowing skyline views for $25.
“Great food and Sufi dance. Our tour guide Narmeen and Driver Hady was very helpful, caring and supportive. Highly recommended”
Cairo Nile Sunset Dinner Cruise with private transfers, open-buffet dinner, belly-dancing and folklore show on the Nile Crystal for $33.
“I was very satisfied with the buffet dinner on board and the staff's presentation. I had a very enjoyable time.”
Female-guided Cairo day tour covering Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and Khan el-Khalili, with hotel pickup, lunch, and comfort.
“Randa was a fantastic guide, having had multiple experiences with guides in the past, I know a gem when I see one!!! She had perfect timing with everything. From meal times, where she’d ask if we were hungry, to going to major tourist destinations like the pyramids, she’d always make sure to check in on…”
Private half-day Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx tour with air-conditioned pickup, expert guide, optional pyramid entry, camel ride, and photo stops.
“Great tour guide (Mustafa Ortega) and driver. Many people in reviews say to skip the camel ride, but I did it and it was one of the highlights of my trip! The tour itself is pretty light -- Giza felt more like a photo op with lots of tourists, with a lot of pressure on…”
Private day tour from Cairo to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum with local falafel or koshary lunch and line-skipping.
“Egypt has been on my bucket list for a while and I had been really looking forward to this trip. The tour left us with a bad taste in our mouth. Pros: The pyramids were great as well as the Sphinx. The camel ride was interesting, although a bit scary at first. The guide Sam…”
Private Cairo airport transfer with speed-limited insured cars, GPS tracking, and name-sign pickup for door-to-door arrival or departure in Cairo.
“Driver never showed up. Had no communication with driver or company. Called and got no answer. No numbers were given to contact driver,only took my money and never showed up waited 40 minutes. Waited at arrivals terminal, no sign ,no driver.”
Cairo to Alexandria day trip with Roman Kom El-Deka, Kom El Shoqafa catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel, and seafood lunch.
“Trip was interesting and tour guide Aiman was totally fantastic!”
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