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Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Private Half-Day Tour with Pickup
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Giza Pyramids, Sakkara & Memphis: Private Day Tour with Lunch

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Cairo: Giza, Saqqara & Memphis Pyramids with Camel Ride & Lunch
Cairo: Giza, Saqqara & Memphis Pyramids with Camel Ride & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (203)6h–8hYou're picked up from your Cairo hotel and driven to three ancient sites across the day: the Step Pyramid at Saqqara (the world's oldest stone structure), the open-air Memphis Museum with the fallen Ramses II statue, and the Giza Pyramids with a 30-minute camel ride before exploring the monuments. All entry tickets, lunch at a local restaurant, an English-speaking Egyptologist guide, and return transport are included. The whole day runs 6 to 8 hours.Is it for me?This tour is built for travelers who want to see the three major pyramid sites around Cairo without arranging their own transport, tickets, or timing—the private format and included guide mean you move at a single pace and don't lose half the day coordinating logistics.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −18%fromUS$ 95View ›
Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Memphis: Day Tour with Lunch & Pickup
Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Memphis: Day Tour with Lunch & Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (146)8hYou’ll wander between Giza’s legendary pyramids and Sphinx with an Egyptologist guide, explore Saqqara’s ancient tombs and step pyramid, then see Memphis’ colossal statues—all in one day trip from Cairo with pickup and lunch included. Expect laughter over local food and moments where history feels close enough to touch.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −39%fromUS$ 50View ›
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Private Tour: Inside Pyramid & Camel Ride
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Private Tour: Inside Pyramid & Camel Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (236)5hA private half-day tour from your Cairo hotel takes you to the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx with a qualified Egyptologist guide, camel ride, and entry fees included. Hotel pickup starts at 9:00 am. The tour visits the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus—the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—and includes a camel ride for views across the plateau. Entrance fees, local food, and hotel drop-off are part of the package; the All Inclusive option adds entry inside the Great Pyramid's burial chamber.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx seen with an Egyptologist who explains what you're standing in front of, rather than navigating the site alone or joining a shared group. The private format and fixed 9:00 am start mean your hotel pickup is arranged and the day holds together without you building it.Free cancellationKids −16%fromUS$ 29View ›
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Private VIP Tour, Camel Ride & Lunch
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Private VIP Tour, Camel Ride & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (146)4h–6hYou’ll walk ancient corridors inside the Third Pyramid, ride camels past panoramic views of Giza’s pyramids with your private Egyptologist guide, and share a traditional Egyptian lunch overlooking the Sphinx. Expect small moments of laughter, local warmth, and a few surprises along the way.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-16%fromUS$ 14.31View ›
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Memphis: Private Day Tour with Lunch
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Memphis: Private Day Tour with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (163)8hYou’ll walk between ancient pyramids on the Giza Plateau, touch history at Saqqara’s Step Pyramid, explore Memphis’ quiet ruins with a local guide, ride camels under desert sun, and share lunch that lingers in your memory. Pickup and entry fees are included—just bring curiosity (and maybe sunscreen).Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −99%fromUS$ 100View ›
Siwa Oasis: Salt Lakes, Oracle Temple & Desert Safari Tour
Siwa Oasis: Salt Lakes, Oracle Temple & Desert Safari Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (155)2dYou’ll float in Siwa’s surreal salt lakes, wander ancient ruins at Shali Fortress and Oracle Temple with a local guide, swim where Cleopatra once did, sip tea on Fatnas Island at sunset, and ride across sand dunes in a 4x4 safari—all with pickup from Cairo or Alexandria included. It’s not just sightseeing; you’ll feel part of Siwa’s slow rhythm for two days.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 345View ›
Grand Egyptian Museum Cairo: Tutankhamun & QR Fast Entry
Grand Egyptian Museum Cairo: Tutankhamun & QR Fast Entry★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (229)2h–3hYou skip the entry line with a QR code and spend your day moving through the world's largest single-civilization museum at your own pace. See Tutankhamun's complete treasure collection displayed together for the first time — his mask, chariots, jewelry, and personal items — plus royal mummies, colossal statues, and modern interactive galleries that explain how ancient Egypt actually worked. The building frames views of the Giza Plateau while you're inside, and there's no guide or group to keep up with.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see Egypt's most famous artifacts without waiting in line or following a tour group — the QR ticket and self-guided format mean you control the pace and spend time on what matters to you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −30%fromUS$ 46View ›
Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Khan el Khalili Tour
Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Khan el Khalili Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (192)7h–8hYou’ll stand beneath the Giza Pyramids as camels pass by, explore golden treasures at the Egyptian Museum with an Egyptologist guide, and sip mint tea while wandering Khan el Khalili’s lively alleys. Hotel pickup makes it easy—you just show up ready for Cairo’s energy.Free cancellationfromUS$ 43View ›
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Desert ATV with Nile Dinner Cruise
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Desert ATV with Nile Dinner Cruise★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (104)8h 30mYou’ll ride camels beneath the Giza pyramids, zoom across desert sands on ATVs, sample real Egyptian cooking for lunch, and end your day drifting down the Nile on a dinner cruise with live shows. Expect laughter, dust in your hair, and maybe a new favorite postcard word or two.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −18%fromUS$ 10View ›
Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Memphis & Saqqara Private Day Tour
Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Memphis & Saqqara Private Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (195)8hYou're picked up from your hotel and driven to the Giza Pyramids, where you spend time at the three main pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Then Memphis, the ancient capital, followed by Saqqara 27 km away, where you see the Step Pyramid of Djoser and other royal tombs. Lunch, entry fees, and a private guide are included; the whole day is organized around your hotel schedule, not a group departure time.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Egypt's three greatest ancient sites in a single day without arranging your own transport, tickets, or timing — the private vehicle and fixed itinerary mean you move between Giza, Memphis, and Saqqara on a schedule that works around your hotel, not a group departure.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 15View ›

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Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum & Camel Ride
Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum & Camel Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.59 (253)8h–10hYou’ll walk right up to the Giza Pyramids, ride a camel past ancient stones, stand face-to-face with the Sphinx, then lose yourself among treasures at the Egyptian Museum before sipping mint tea in Khan el-Khalili bazaar. It’s busy but never rushed — you’ll remember those little moments long after leaving Cairo.Free cancellationKids −19%fromUS$ 3.59View ›
Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Artisan Stops Private Day Trip
Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Artisan Stops Private Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (75)4hYou’ll walk right up to Egypt’s legendary pyramids on this Cairo day trip with hotel pickup, feel ancient stone under your hand, share laughs with your guide and locals, taste real Egyptian food for lunch, and watch artisans make papyrus and perfume before heading back—expect moments that linger long after you leave.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 10View ›
Cairo full-day tour: Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo & Khan el-Khalili
Cairo full-day tour: Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo & Khan el-Khalili★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (144)8hA full-day guided tour of Cairo visits the Egyptian Museum's 120,000-piece collection, explores the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue in Old Cairo, and ends at Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Hotel pickup and all entry fees are included; your guide speaks English, Spanish or Arabic. The tour runs 8 hours and covers transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle.Is it for me?Book this if you want to cover the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, and Khan El Khalili in one day with a private driver; choose a shorter focused tour instead if you'd rather spend deeper time at the museum or churches.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 15View ›
Private Felucca Ride on the Nile River: Sail Solo
Private Felucca Ride on the Nile River: Sail Solo★★★★★★★★★★ 4.14 (14)2hA private felucca ride on the Nile River is a two-hour boat tour where you and your group sail (or motor, depending on conditions) on a traditional wooden boat with a live guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, and entry fees included. The boat is yours alone—no other travelers, no shared schedule. Lunch is available as an add-on; the guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, German or another language you choose at booking.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a private boat with hotel pickup included—it's a self-contained half-day that doesn't require coordinating separate transportation or guides.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 15View ›
Giza, Memphis & Dahshur: Private Pyramids Tour with Lunch
Giza, Memphis & Dahshur: Private Pyramids Tour with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (139)9hYou’ll walk dusty paths from Giza’s legendary pyramids to quiet Dahshur with a local guide who brings ancient Egypt alive. Taste fresh bread at lunch, see papyrus made by hand, and feel history under your feet—from Sphinx stares to Memphis ruins. This isn’t just sightseeing; you’ll carry home more questions than answers.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 15View ›
Cairo City Tour: Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Khan el-Khalili
Cairo City Tour: Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Khan el-Khalili★★★★★★★★★★ 4.54 (144)8h–10hA guided tour of Cairo covering the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin and Khan el-Khalili bazaar, with hotel pickup and private air-conditioned transport included. The tour runs 8 to 10 hours and visits four major stops: the museum's 120,000-item collection of ancient artifacts and royal mummies; the medieval Islamic-era Citadel commanding panoramic views of the city; the Mosque of Muhammad Ali inside the Citadel; and the historic Khan el-Khalili bazaar where traditional craftspeople sell spices, souvenirs and handmade goods. You choose at checkout whether to add a live guide, entry fees, and lunch.Is it for me?Choose the option with a guide if this is your first time in Cairo and you want the history and context—the Citadel's 700-year role as the seat of government, the stories behind the mummies, the craft traditions still alive in Khan el-Khalili. If you prefer to move independently and already know what you want to see, the private car with driver gives you the transport and timing without the narration.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 15View ›
Cairo Pyramids: Dahshur, Saqqara & Memphis Private Tour
Cairo Pyramids: Dahshur, Saqqara & Memphis Private Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.70 (200)5hYou’ll walk through Egypt’s quieter wonders with a local guide—touching Dahshur’s unusual pyramids, exploring Saqqara’s ancient carvings, and seeing what remains of Memphis’ lost grandeur. Expect hotel pickup, honest stories from your guide, a few unexpected laughs—and maybe a new appreciation for history you can actually feel under your fingers.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 15View ›
Cairo: Felucca Nile Sailing Trip with Private Hotel Pickup
Cairo: Felucca Nile Sailing Trip with Private Hotel Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.48 (159)2hYou’ll drift along Cairo’s Nile in a traditional felucca boat as city sounds fade behind you. Enjoy soft drinks and snacks while your local guide shares stories about life along the river. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off by private car so you can just relax into the rhythm of old Cairo — and maybe catch yourself smiling at strangers waving from shore.Free cancellationKids −19%fromUS$ 15View ›
Cairo & Giza: Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Khan el-Khalili Tour
Cairo & Giza: Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Khan el-Khalili Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (185)8h–10hYou’ll stand face-to-face with Egypt’s ancient wonders on this full-day tour from Cairo: walk beside the Giza Pyramids with a local guide, meet the Sphinx up close, explore treasures inside the Egyptian Museum near Tahrir Square, then dive into Khan el-Khalili bazaar’s wild energy before heading back with sand in your shoes—and maybe a story or two.Free cancellationfromUS$ 15View ›
Cairo: Cave Church, Hanging Church & Old Cairo Private Tour
Cairo: Cave Church, Hanging Church & Old Cairo Private Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.65 (198)4hYou’ll walk through Coptic Cairo’s winding alleys, step into the vast quiet of the Cave Church on Mokattam Mountain, climb into the Hanging Church above an ancient gatehouse, and listen as your guide shares stories that linger long after lunch is over.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 15View ›
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