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Cairo, Aswan & Nile Cruise: Pyramids, Valley of Kings, Flights
Cairo, Aswan & Nile Cruise: Pyramids, Valley of Kings, Flights★★★★★★★★★★ 4.58 (89)8dYou’ll wake up in Cairo with pyramids outside your window, then fly south for days drifting along the Nile past ancient temples and quiet villages. With a private guide handling every detail—from museum tickets to hotel pickups—you’ll have space to soak up stories (and sunlight), taste real Egyptian tea, and wander through tombs that feel almost untouched by time.Free cancellationfromUS$ 150View ›
Cairo Pyramids, Sphinx & Museum Day Tour with Female Egyptologist
Cairo Pyramids, Sphinx & Museum Day Tour with Female Egyptologist★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (88)8hYou’ll stand at the base of Cairo’s pyramids with sand under your shoes, hear stories from a local female Egyptologist guide, share laughter over lunch and wander through the noise and color of Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. Every stop brings new details and small surprises — you might even find yourself lingering by the Sphinx long after everyone else has moved on.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 46View ›
White Desert & Bahariya Oasis Jeep Safari Day Tour
White Desert & Bahariya Oasis Jeep Safari Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (88)16hA private day tour from Cairo to Bahariya Oasis combines jeep safari, sightseeing and natural hot springs in a single 16-hour trip. You travel four hours by air-conditioned car to the oasis, then switch to a rugged jeep to explore the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, the White Desert and El Hez Village's cold springs, with all entry fees, lunch and a guide included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are part of the booking; passport copies are required 24 hours before departure for desert permits.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see the White Desert and natural springs without renting a car or navigating the desert yourself—the guide, jeep, timing and all entry fees are arranged, and you only need to show up at your hotel at dawn.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −43%fromUS$ 155View ›
Luxor to Aswan: Nile Cruise, Balloon Ride & Abu Simbel
Luxor to Aswan: Nile Cruise, Balloon Ride & Abu Simbel★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (86)4dYou’ll float above Luxor at sunrise in a hot air balloon, wander through ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings, cruise down the Nile past palm trees and villages, and stand face-to-face with Abu Simbel’s colossal statues—all with flights, hotel pickup, and an Egyptologist guide included. This trip is more feeling than checklist—it lingers long after you’re home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 929View ›
Cairo & Giza: 2-Day Pyramids, GEM, Bazaar & Citadel Tour
Cairo & Giza: 2-Day Pyramids, GEM, Bazaar & Citadel Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (86)2dYou’ll walk where pharaohs once ruled at Giza & Saqqara, feel ancient stones beneath your hands at Dahshur, wander through buzzing Cairo markets with your guide by your side, and catch your breath inside the Grand Egyptian Museum’s vast halls—all with hotel pickup and an Egyptologist leading every step.Free cancellationKids −34%fromUS$ 80View ›
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Egyptologist Tour with Pickup & Optional Camel Ride
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Egyptologist Tour with Pickup & Optional Camel Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (86)3h–4hYou’ll walk beside ancient stones at Giza with an Egyptologist guide, see sunlight shift across Khufu’s pyramid, ride a camel if you want, and stand face-to-face with the Sphinx—all with hotel pickup included. Expect laughter, stories you won’t find online, and those odd moments where time feels thin around you.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 8.30View ›
Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur Pyramids: Day Trip with Memphis Stop
Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur Pyramids: Day Trip with Memphis Stop★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (85)9hYou’ll walk among giants at Giza’s pyramids, touch history in Memphis’ ruins, see Dahshur’s strange angles and Saqqara’s ancient steps on this day trip with a local guide. Enjoy hotel pickup, lunch with Egyptian flavors, and stories that linger long after you return to your hotel.Free cancellationKids −16%fromUS$ 20View ›
Giza Pyramids: Half-Day Camel Ride, Sphinx & Egyptian Lunch
Giza Pyramids: Half-Day Camel Ride, Sphinx & Egyptian Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (85)4h–6hYou’ll stand where pharaohs once walked at Giza Pyramids, ride a camel with all three pyramids behind you, get close enough to touch ancient stone, and share laughs with your guide over real Egyptian lunch. It’s not just history—it’s something you feel in your bones.Free cancellationKids −47%fromUS$ 20View ›
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum Private Day Trip
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum Private Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (85)6h–7hYou’ll walk where pharaohs once did at Giza Pyramids, stand beneath the gaze of the Sphinx, and marvel at Tutankhamun’s treasures inside the Grand Egyptian Museum. With hotel pickup and an expert guide handling every detail, you’re free to soak up every moment—from camel bells in the desert to golden masks gleaming under museum lights.Free cancellation-20%Infants freefromUS$ 32View ›
Egyptian Civilization Tour: Coptic Cairo & Mummies Private
Egyptian Civilization Tour: Coptic Cairo & Mummies Private★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (85)2h–3hA private guided tour of Cairo's National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and Coptic Cairo with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport and an English-speaking Egyptologist guide. The museum holds the Royal Mummies gallery—18 kings and four queens moved in the Pharaohs' Golden Parade—alongside eight thematic galleries spanning writing, beliefs, material culture and the Nile. The tour also includes the Hanging Church and Abu Serga in Coptic Cairo's narrow streets, where the holy family is said to have sheltered. Entrance fees are separate; the Coptic Museum carries an extra cost.Is it for me?If you're staying in a hotel without a car, the private pickup means you skip the negotiation at a taxi stand and arrive at the museum on time with a guide who knows the collections. The two-to-three-hour window fits between breakfast and lunch, so the day doesn't fragment around transport.Free cancellationKids −33%fromUS$ 49View ›
Cairo Night Food Tour: Khan el-Khalili, Nile Walk & Street Eats
Cairo Night Food Tour: Khan el-Khalili, Nile Walk & Street Eats★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (85)4h–5hYou’ll wander Cairo’s nighttime streets with a local guide, tasting koshary and shawarma as you go. Feel the river breeze on the Nile corniche, explore centuries-old Islamic Cairo by foot, try your luck bargaining at Khan el-Khalili market, then wind down with strong mint tea at El-Feshawi cafe. There’s laughter, stories, and flavors you’ll remember long after you leave.Free cancellationKids −22%fromUS$ 55View ›
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara: Private Day Tour with Pickup
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara: Private Day Tour with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (85)8hYou’ll walk where pharaohs once ruled—stand beneath the Great Pyramid of Giza, meet the Sphinx face-to-face, ride a camel over golden sand, and wander through Memphis and Saqqara with a local Egyptologist guiding every step. Expect laughter, new flavors at lunch, and maybe a little awe you weren’t expecting.Free cancellationfromUS$ 10View ›
Giza Pyramids: Camel Ride, Queens’ Pyramid & Lunch
Giza Pyramids: Camel Ride, Queens’ Pyramid & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (84)4h–5hYou’ll stand face-to-face with Egypt’s ancient wonders at Giza Pyramids, ride camels across golden sand, taste real Egyptian falafel for lunch, and wander through the peaceful Queen Henutsen’s pyramid—all with a local guide who brings every story to life. Expect moments that surprise you as much as they move you.Free cancellationBest value-50%fromUS$ 4.50View ›
Cairo & Giza: Open Air Nile Cruise with Drinks & Pickup
Cairo & Giza: Open Air Nile Cruise with Drinks & Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (84)2hYou’ll drift along the Nile past landmarks like Cairo Tower and Opera House, sipping drinks as city lights glow and locals wave from bridges. A local guide shares stories while you relax in open air — there’s even space for kids to play if you bring family along. This is Cairo at its gentlest pace.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −60%fromUS$ 50View ›
Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum Tour with Egyptologist
Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum Tour with Egyptologist★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (83)4h–5hYou’ll walk between Giza’s pyramids with an Egyptologist who brings their stories to life, stand face-to-face with the Sphinx, and explore Tutankhamun’s treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Expect moments of awe—and maybe laughter—alongside Cairo’s everyday rhythms.Free cancellationfromUS$ 99View ›
Cairo Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer with Flight Tracking
Cairo Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer with Flight Tracking★★★★★★★★★★ 4.54 (83)2hYou’ll step off your flight into Cairo’s wild energy and spot your driver waiting with your name at the exit gate. Enjoy a private transfer straight to your hotel, with flexible pickup if your flight’s delayed and help from a local who knows every shortcut. It’s a gentle landing into the city’s rhythm — one less thing to worry about as you arrive.Is it for me?Your driver monitors your flight and meets you at the exit with your name on a sign, so you skip the taxi hunt and head straight to your hotel.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 13View ›
Cairo Night Tour: Khan El Khalili & Al Muizz Street with Guide
Cairo Night Tour: Khan El Khalili & Al Muizz Street with Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (81)4hA guided evening walking tour of Cairo's Khan El Khalili Bazaar and Al Muizz Street, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and a professional guide in your choice of language. The tour covers entrance fees and takes you through Africa's largest market and centuries-old Islamic architecture, both illuminated after dark. Suitable for all fitness levels; children welcome from age 4.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving in Cairo with an evening free and want to see the city's two most famous places without building the route yourself—the guide handles the timing and the explanations, so you move through both sites at a pace that lets you actually see them.Free cancellationfromUS$ 10View ›
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Private Half-Day Tour with Pickup
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Private Half-Day Tour with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (80)6hYou’ll stand beneath the Giza Pyramids as sunlight hits ancient stone, hear stories from your Egyptologist guide, maybe duck inside a pyramid or ride a camel through sand that sticks to your shoes. Expect hotel pickup, bottled water, and moments that linger long after you leave.Free cancellationfromUS$ 24View ›
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Private Camel Ride Tour All Inclusive
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Private Camel Ride Tour All Inclusive★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (80)6h–8hYou’ll stand beneath Egypt’s towering pyramids, hear stories from a real Egyptologist guide, ride a camel across golden sand for panoramic views of Giza, and taste fresh local dishes over lunch. Expect moments of awe (and maybe laughter) as you explore ancient wonders up close—with pickup included for an easy start.Free cancellationKids −33%fromUS$ 15View ›
Cairo mosques, bazaar and Nile sailing: Private tour with lunch
Cairo mosques, bazaar and Nile sailing: Private tour with lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (80)7h–8hA private tour of Cairo visiting four major Islamic and Coptic sites—Al-Hakim Mosque, Ibn Tulun Mosque, Old Cairo churches and Khan el-Khalili bazaar—with felucca sailing on the Nile and lunch at a local koshary restaurant. The guide meets you at your hotel, transport is air-conditioned, and all entry tickets are included. Children from age 3 are welcome.Is it for me?The tour moves between four major sites and includes walking through the bazaar and climbing the minaret, so expect a full day of standing, climbing stairs and navigating crowded streets—it suits travelers comfortable with a steady pace and active exploration rather than a leisurely one.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −48%fromUS$ 39View ›
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