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Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum: Day Tour with Lunch & Pickup
Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum: Day Tour with Lunch & Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (6,158)8hYou’ll walk beneath Giza’s towering pyramids, stare into the eyes of the Sphinx, then explore over 250,000 ancient artifacts at Cairo’s Egyptian Museum—all with an expert Egyptologist guiding your way. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off plus a relaxed local lunch to help you process it all.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 185View ›
Cairo: Private Pyramids Tour & Grand Egyptian Museum Day Trip
Cairo: Private Pyramids Tour & Grand Egyptian Museum Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (3,222)8h–10hYou’ll stand beneath Giza’s pyramids, ride a camel across golden sands, share lunch with views of ancient stones, and wander halls filled with pharaohs’ treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum—all with a local guide handling every detail so you can just take it in.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 35View ›
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Private Half-Day Tour with Camel Ride
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Private Half-Day Tour with Camel Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (2,561)4h–5hYou’ll walk right up to Giza’s pyramids with an Egyptologist guide who brings their stories alive, ride camels across the plateau with views you can’t get on foot, and stand beneath the Sphinx as Cairo buzzes behind you. Includes pickup from your hotel, entry fees for Giza Plateau, bottled water, and—if you want—lunch after all that desert air.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-10%fromUS$ 27View ›
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Private Half-Day Tour with Pickup
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Private Half-Day Tour with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (2,469)4h–5hYou’ll walk beneath Giza’s pyramids with a local guide who knows every shortcut through crowds and history alike. There’s time for a camel ride if you want it, plus close-up moments with the Sphinx and stories you won’t find on signs. Hotel pickup keeps things easy so you can focus on feeling small (in a good way) among ancient stones.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-10%fromUS$ 36View ›
Cairo Airport Transfer: Private Car to Hotel
Cairo Airport Transfer: Private Car to Hotel★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (2,344)1m–3mA driver meets you at Cairo airport arrivals with a sign and takes you directly to your hotel or address in a private, insured vehicle. No taxi negotiation, no meter, no uncertainty about the route — the car is booked and waiting, and the price is fixed before you land.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving in Cairo with luggage and want to reach your hotel without arranging a taxi or navigating unfamiliar streets — the fixed price and waiting driver remove the friction of airport arrival, which is worth the small cost on its own.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 13View ›
Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum Private Tour with Lunch
Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum Private Tour with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (1,840)7h–8hYou’ll walk right up to the Giza Pyramids and touch ancient stones, stare into the eyes of the Sphinx, explore Tutankhamun’s treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum, and share laughs over a local lunch. Expect real stories from your guide—and moments that linger long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-5%fromUS$ 24View ›
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Inside Great Pyramid & Camel Ride
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Inside Great Pyramid & Camel Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (1,692)4h–5hYou get picked up from your Cairo hotel and spend the day at the Giza Pyramids with a qualified Egyptologist guide, entering the Great Pyramid and the second pyramid, riding a camel from the panoramic viewpoint, visiting the Sphinx and valley temple, and eating a local lunch—all included in one price with no hidden fees. Hotel drop-off happens in the late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Giza sites—all three pyramids, the Sphinx, and the valley temple—in one day without arranging transport, tickets, or figuring out which extras cost more. The all-inclusive pricing is what removes the negotiation at every stop.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-20%fromUS$ 12View ›
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Private Tour with Camel Ride & Pyramid Entry
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Private Tour with Camel Ride & Pyramid Entry★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (1,567)4h–5hYou’ll walk right up to the Giza Pyramids with an Egyptologist guide, step inside Cheops if you want, ride camels near the Sphinx, and eat real kushary for lunch. Expect laughter over language mix-ups, hands-on moments with ancient stones, and a day that lingers long after you’ve left Cairo.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 9View ›
Alexandria Day Trip From Cairo: Library & Quaitbay Castle
Alexandria Day Trip From Cairo: Library & Quaitbay Castle★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (1,464)10h–12hAn Alexandria day trip from Cairo includes hotel pickup, transport by air-conditioned car, and a guide who walks you through the Library of Alexandria, the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Roman amphitheater ruins, St. Mark's church, and Quaitbay Castle. The tour runs 10 to 12 hours and covers the city's Greco-Roman and Islamic landmarks. Entrance fees and lunch are included in some options; a guide is available in English, Portuguese, Italian, German and other languages, or you can book the car and driver alone.Is it for me?Pick the guided option if you want an Egyptologist explaining Alexandria's layered history—from the ancient Library to Ottoman-era mosques—as you move between sites; choose the driver-only version if you'd rather set your own pace and decide how long to linger at each stop.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 29View ›
Cairo: Private Felucca Dinner Cruise on the Nile with Hotel Pickup
Cairo: Private Felucca Dinner Cruise on the Nile with Hotel Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (1,356)4hYou’ll step onto your own private felucca in Cairo for a quiet dinner cruise along the Nile, with hotel pickup included so there’s no stress getting there. Expect flowers, candles, good food (and tea), plus stories from your local guide if you’re curious. The city feels different from the water — slower and softer somehow.Free cancellationTop ratedfromUS$ 50View ›
Cairo Airport to Hotel: VIP Meet & Greet Private Transfer
Cairo Airport to Hotel: VIP Meet & Greet Private Transfer★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (1,317)1hYou’ll step off your flight in Cairo and be met by a local rep holding your name, who’ll guide you through every airport step—visa, luggage, customs—and drive you straight to your hotel in comfort. Along the way you’ll get real tips from someone who knows the city. It’s less stress, more welcome.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −35%fromUS$ 39View ›
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Camel Ride, ATV & Nile Dinner Cruise
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Camel Ride, ATV & Nile Dinner Cruise★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (1,296)12hYou’ll stand face-to-face with Giza’s ancient pyramids and Sphinx, ride camels through golden sand, zip across the plateau on an ATV bike, then watch Cairo light up from a Nile dinner cruise with live music and dancing—all with hotel pickup and a local guide who actually knows their stuff.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-35%fromUS$ 19.50View ›
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Camel Ride, ATV, Nile Dinner Cruise
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Camel Ride, ATV, Nile Dinner Cruise★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (1,154)8hYou’ll step inside ancient history at Giza’s pyramids and Sphinx, ride camels across golden sand, zip through the desert on an ATV bike, then relax with dinner and live music on a Nile River cruise—all with pickup and a friendly local guide who makes every moment feel personal.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 9View ›
Cairo & Giza: Private Nile Felucca Sail with Lunch & Pickup
Cairo & Giza: Private Nile Felucca Sail with Lunch & Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (1,122)2hYou’ll drift along Cairo’s Nile on a private felucca while sharing fresh Egyptian dishes and sweet tea with a local guide. Expect gentle river breezes, city views softened by distance, and time to just breathe in the moment — all with easy hotel pickup included.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −19%fromUS$ 55View ›
Giza Pyramids: Inside Pyramid Tour, Sphinx & Camel Ride
Giza Pyramids: Inside Pyramid Tour, Sphinx & Camel Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (1,032)4h–5hYou’ll stand face-to-face with Giza’s pyramids, step inside ancient chambers, ride camels past the Sphinx, and share a noisy local lunch—all with an Egyptologist guide who brings every story alive. Expect dust on your shoes, laughter in between facts, and more than one moment that lingers long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-5%fromUS$ 9.50View ›
Cairo Islamic & Coptic Tour: 4 hours with private guide
Cairo Islamic & Coptic Tour: 4 hours with private guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (948)4hYou get picked up from your Cairo or Giza hotel and spend four hours with a private Egyptologist visiting the Hanging Church and other sites in Old Cairo, the Muhammad Ali Mosque inside the Citadel, and Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Entry fees, water, and hotel drop-off are included, so you only show up and follow along.Is it for me?Right for travelers with limited time in Cairo who want to see the main Islamic and Coptic landmarks without arranging transport or entry logistics themselves. The four-hour window is tight but designed to fit the three major stops, so expect a steady pace rather than lingering time at each site.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 14View ›
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara Day Trip with Private Guide
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara Day Trip with Private Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.61 (917)8hYou’ll walk through Egypt’s most iconic sites—the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx—with an expert guide sharing stories that bring ancient stones to life. Explore Saqqara’s step pyramid up close, touch cool tomb walls painted centuries ago, taste local bread at lunch, and watch artisans weaving carpets in Memphis. This day trip leaves you quietly awed—and maybe thinking about history in a new way.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −19%fromUS$ 70View ›
Cairo & Giza: Private Day Tour Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Memphis
Cairo & Giza: Private Day Tour Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Memphis★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (842)8h 30mYou’ll wander ancient stones at Giza Pyramids with a local Egyptologist guide by your side, ride camels and quad bikes through desert air, taste home-cooked Egyptian lunch, then explore Saqqara’s Step Pyramid and Memphis’ statues before heading back with new stories in your pocket.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 100View ›
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Grand Egyptian Museum, Nile Felucca or Bazaar
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Grand Egyptian Museum, Nile Felucca or Bazaar★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (822)8h–9hYou’ll stand beneath Giza’s pyramids with an Egyptologist guide, touch ancient stones at the Valley Temple, see King Tutankhamun’s treasures at GEM, then choose between drifting on a Nile felucca or wandering Cairo’s buzzing bazaar. With hotel pickup and lunch included, it feels less like a tour and more like being let in on Egypt’s secrets.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-25%fromUS$ 11.25View ›
El Fayoum Oasis and Wadi Rayan Waterfall tour from Cairo
El Fayoum Oasis and Wadi Rayan Waterfall tour from Cairo★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (797)8hThis private tour from Cairo takes you 100 km south to El Fayoum Oasis for an eight-hour day exploring nature and wildlife away from the city. You sail a traditional felucca boat on Qaroun Lake, visit Wadi El Rayan Waterfall (Egypt's only waterfall, set in the middle of the desert), sand board in the dunes, see Mudawara Mountain and the ancient Roman city of Karanis, and end with lunch and a pottery workshop in Tunis Village. A qualified guide in your chosen language, private air-conditioned van, all park tickets, water and lunch are included; the driver picks you up from your hotel.Is it for me?Most day trips from Cairo involve crowded group vans and fixed schedules that rush through stops. This private tour gives you your own driver and guide, a boat ride on the lake instead of a viewing platform, and time to move at your own pace between the waterfall, the dunes and the pottery village — so the eight hours feel like a day you chose, not one you were herded through.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −41%fromUS$ 85View ›
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