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Luxor Day Trip Cairo: Valley of Kings & Karnak with Flights
Luxor Day Trip Cairo: Valley of Kings & Karnak with Flights★★★★★★★★★★ 4.56 (95)18hYou're picked up from your Cairo hotel at 4am, flown to Luxor, and guided through the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple with an Egyptologist. Lunch is included at a local restaurant. You rest briefly in Luxor before flying back to Cairo late evening and being transferred to your hotel. The whole day is managed — no transport, tickets or timing to arrange yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you're in Cairo with limited time and want to see Luxor's major temples and tombs without arranging flights, transfers or entry tickets yourself — the early start and late return are what make a full day of sightseeing possible in one trip.Travelers' pickfromUS$ 420View ›
Cairo: Valley of Whales & Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls Day Trip
Cairo: Valley of Whales & Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (95)8h–10hYou're picked up from your Cairo hotel at 7am and driven to El Fayoum, where you'll see fossil-rich Wadi Al-Hitan by Jeep safari, walk among UNESCO-protected whale remains, then visit Wadi El Rayan to see Egypt's only waterfall cascading between two desert lakes. Lunch, water, entry fees and transport are included; the full day takes around ten hours and you return to your hotel by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Egypt's most significant whale fossils and its only waterfall in a single day without arranging transport, tickets or timing yourself — the fixed schedule and included Jeep safari are what make both sites possible in one trip from Cairo.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −25%fromUS$ 130View ›
Private Night Tour Cairo: Khan el-Khalili & Cairo Tower
Private Night Tour Cairo: Khan el-Khalili & Cairo Tower★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (95)6hA private guided night tour of Cairo takes you through Khan el-Khalili, the city's largest oriental market, and up Cairo Tower for a panoramic view after sunset, with an Egyptian dinner and an air-conditioned minivan included. The guide speaks English, pickup is arranged from your hotel, and the full itinerary runs six hours. Children from age one are welcome; infants can travel in a pram or stroller.Is it for me?By day, Cairo's markets and monuments compete with crowds and heat; this tour trades daylight for night, when Khan el-Khalili empties of tour groups and Cairo Tower's view becomes a city of lights instead of haze. The private guide, the included dinner, and the arranged transport mean you navigate the night on someone else's plan, not your own.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 89View ›
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Private Day Tour with Entry & Pickup
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Private Day Tour with Entry & Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (95)4h–5hYou’ll stand beneath Giza’s massive pyramids and trace your fingers over ancient stone while your guide shares stories that linger long after you leave. Expect easy hotel pickup, smooth transfers in air-conditioned comfort, entry fees included—and if you choose lunch, real Egyptian food that tastes even better after a morning in the desert sun.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 5View ›
Giza Pyramids: Private Day Tour & Camel Ride from Cairo
Giza Pyramids: Private Day Tour & Camel Ride from Cairo★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (94)4h–6hYou’ll stand face-to-face with Egypt’s ancient giants at Giza Pyramids, feel the sway of a camel ride across golden sand, and share laughs with your local guide over stories and souvenirs. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, you get to focus on soaking up every detail—right down to the desert breeze.Free cancellationBest value-50%fromUS$ 2.50View ›
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Private Tour, Camel Ride & Lunch
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Private Tour, Camel Ride & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (93)4h–5hYou’ll walk right up to the Great Pyramid of Giza and feel its ancient stones under your hand, ride a camel past those surreal desert views, share jokes with your guide over lunch, and stare into the Sphinx’s mysterious face. This isn’t just sightseeing—it’s something you’ll remember every time you see sand in your shoes.Free cancellation-25%Kids −50%fromUS$ 15View ›
Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Khan el Khalili Day Tour
Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Khan el Khalili Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (93)8h–10hYou’ll stand beneath the towering Giza Pyramids with an Egyptologist guide, touch ancient stones, puzzle over treasures inside Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, and get swept into the lively chaos of Khan el Khalili Bazaar—with time for bargaining or just people-watching over tea. Expect laughter, real stories from locals, and moments that linger after you leave.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 67View ›
Overnight White Desert Safari from Cairo: Camping under the stars
Overnight White Desert Safari from Cairo: Camping under the stars★★★★★★★★★★ 4.66 (93)2dAn overnight White Desert camping tour from Cairo combines two days of desert exploration with a night under the stars at a tented camp. You're picked up from your Cairo or Giza hotel, driven four hours to Bahariya Oasis, then transferred to a shared 4x4 for the drive into White Desert National Park, where you'll see the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain and the pale rock formations the region is named for. Meals—lunch, dinner and breakfast—are included; the camp provides mattresses and sleeping bags in your tent.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're comfortable with shared transportation and want the full overnight experience—the Bedouin driver navigates the desert and handles the route, so you focus on the landscape and the night under the stars rather than the logistics of getting there.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −28%fromUS$ 140View ›
Cairo Shopping Tour: Khan Al-Khalili Market with Guide
Cairo Shopping Tour: Khan Al-Khalili Market with Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (93)4h–5hA private guided shopping tour in Cairo that starts with hotel pickup and takes you through Khan Al-Khalili market, a papyrus institute where you watch paper being made by hand, a workshop where artisans engrave your name in hieroglyphics, and an Egyptian cotton store. The guide navigates the vendors and explains what you're buying, and lunch is included. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours.Is it for me?At 4 to 5 hours, this tour fits into a morning or afternoon without eating your whole day, which means you can shop with a guide's help and still have time to rest at your hotel or explore on your own. If you want to spend a full day wandering Cairo's markets alone, this is too structured; if you want to buy souvenirs and crafts without getting lost or overpaying, the guide and the fixed stops make the difference.Free cancellationKids −66%fromUS$ 40View ›
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Private Tour with Pickup & Camel Ride
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Private Tour with Pickup & Camel Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (92)5hYou’ll step straight onto the Giza Plateau with your own Egyptologist guide, stand beneath Cheops’ pyramid, gaze into the eyes of the Sphinx, and try riding a camel if you want. Expect local stories over lunch and moments that linger longer than you’d guess.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 18View ›
Giza Pyramids and Grand Museum tour from Cairo: Private guide
Giza Pyramids and Grand Museum tour from Cairo: Private guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (91)12hA private, guided tour of Cairo's Giza Pyramids and Grand Museum with hotel pickup and drop-off, led in English or Spanish. The itinerary covers the Sphinx and pyramids at Giza, the Grand Museum's mummy collection and King Tut treasure, and the Khan El-Jalili bazaar. A certified guide and private car are included; entrance fees are separate.Is it for me?At 12 hours, this tour fills most of a day, so book it when you want to see Cairo's three main sights in one outing and don't mind a full schedule. If you prefer a shorter excursion or want flexibility to explore on your own, a half-day option or self-guided entry tickets would suit you better.Free cancellationfromUS$ 40View ›
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Tour from Cairo Airport with Lunch
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Tour from Cairo Airport with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (91)5hYou’ll step straight from your airport pickup into Egypt’s ancient world—standing beside the Great Pyramid of Giza and gazing up at the Sphinx as your guide shares stories locals know by heart. Taste fresh Egyptian food for lunch if you choose, feel old stones under your hand, and leave with sand in your shoes (and probably your pockets).Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 25View ›
Saqqara & Giza Pyramids Tour with Camel Ride
Saqqara & Giza Pyramids Tour with Camel Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (91)6h–7hA full-day tour of Egypt's pyramid sites combines the Giza plateau and the Saqqara Complex with a professional guide, a 30-minute camel ride, lunch at a quality restaurant, and hotel pickup. The tour skips the line at both sites and includes an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and all fees and taxes. A live guide speaks English or Spanish depending on your choice.Is it for me?Book the private full-day option if your hotel is your starting point and you prefer one guide handling transport and entries; choose car-and-guide-only if you can meet us at the site and want to manage your own lunch stop.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 30View ›
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Tour with Grand Egyptian Museum & Camel Ride
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Tour with Grand Egyptian Museum & Camel Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (90)7h–9hYou’ll walk right up to the Giza Pyramids’ massive stones, ride a camel across desert sand, get close enough to study the Sphinx’s weathered face, and wander through treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum—all with an expert local guide who handles every detail from hotel pickup to lunch. Expect small surprises—and maybe a few laughs—alongside ancient wonders.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −25%fromUS$ 50View ›
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Half Day Tour with Pickup
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Half Day Tour with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (90)8hYou’ll step straight onto Giza’s ancient sands with a local guide who brings pyramid legends to life, touch cool stone older than cities, stare into the Sphinx’s gaze, and wander halls of royal mummies—all with private transport and hotel pickup making it easy to just be present for every moment.Free cancellationfromUS$ 15View ›
Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum Day Tour with Lunch
Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum Day Tour with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (89)8hYou’ll stand beneath Giza’s pyramids as camels pass by, hear stories from your guide about ancient kings and lost sands, taste smoky tahini at lunch, then walk through sunlight into the Grand Egyptian Museum to see Tutankhamun’s treasures up close. It’s a day where history feels close enough to touch—and maybe even taste.Free cancellationfromUS$ 46View ›
Giza Pyramids: Photo Tour with Camel Ride & Local Crafts
Giza Pyramids: Photo Tour with Camel Ride & Local Crafts★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (89)5hYou’ll stand where pharaohs once walked during this private Giza Pyramids photo tour with camel ride, guided by a local expert who makes history feel alive. Capture playful photos at Panorama Point, try your hand at traditional crafts, and finish with a hearty Egyptian lunch. Expect laughter, real stories, and small surprises along the way.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 165View ›
Khan el-Khalili Private Bazaar Tour with Pickup
Khan el-Khalili Private Bazaar Tour with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (89)7hA private tour from Cairo International Airport to Khan el-Khalili bazaar in central Cairo, with hotel return included. Your driver meets you at arrivals with a company sign, then takes you to the 1382-founded souq where you browse workshops, buy Egyptian crafts and souvenirs, and spend as long as you want before heading back. The vehicle is air-conditioned and the schedule is yours alone.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to move through Khan el-Khalili at your own pace—linger at workshops, haggle without time pressure, or simply observe—rather than follow a guide's narrative or group schedule.Free cancellationfromUS$ 29View ›
Giza Pyramids, GEM & Bazaar Tour with Felucca Ride
Giza Pyramids, GEM & Bazaar Tour with Felucca Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (89)8h–10hYou’ll stand beneath the Giza Pyramids with an Egyptologist guide, ride camels across ancient sands, explore treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum, haggle for keepsakes in Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, then end your day gliding quietly along the Nile in a traditional felucca. It’s Cairo as you’ll remember it—lively, layered, unexpectedly human.Free cancellationKids −17%fromUS$ 39View ›
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