Things to do in Egypt
Tours Giza Pyramids219 optionsValley of the Kings Tour166 optionsLuxor Aswan Nile Cruises44 optionsNile Cruise Cairo51 optionsSharm El Sheikh Snorkeling Tour22 optionsAswan Unfinished Obelisk26 optionsHot Air Balloon in Luxor21 optionsHurghada to Pyramids10 optionsHurghada Safari11 optionsSharm to Pyramids10 optionsHurghada Day Trips8 optionsDiving Trips Hurghada41 options
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Luxor Hot Air Balloon Sunrise Ride & Nile ViewsYou’ll float above Luxor at sunrise in a hot air balloon with a local guide, catching golden views of the Nile and ancient monuments below. Enjoy hotel pickup before dawn, snacks on arrival, and a gentle flight over Thebes’ temples and fields — plus a souvenir certificate you’ll probably keep longer than you think.
Giza Pyramids camel ride tour: Inside pyramids, lunch includedA half-day tour of the Giza Pyramids includes a guided visit to the pyramid complex, a 20-minute camel ride around the site, the Panorama viewpoint for photos of all three pyramids, and the Great Sphinx. The all-inclusive option adds entrance fees, a traditional Egyptian lunch, entry into one of the queens' pyramids, and the Tomb of Queen Meresankh III with its preserved ancient artwork. A live guide in English, Spanish or Arabic leads the group; air-conditioned transport is included.Is it for me?Book the all-inclusive option if you want to step inside the pyramids and tombs rather than view them from outside—the Tomb of Queen Meresankh III and the queens' pyramid entry are the parts most visitors miss. Choose car and guide only if you prefer to decide which sites to enter and which to skip, paying entrance fees as you go.
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Private Tour: Inside Pyramid & Camel RideA 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.
Giza Pyramids: Photo Session with Local Photographer & SphinxYou’ll wander Giza’s plateau with a local photographer who knows every shortcut for crowd-free pyramid shots. Expect candid moments by the Sphinx, real laughter instead of stiff poses, and 15 edited photos sent straight to you after your session. It’s less about perfect smiles—more about feeling part of Egypt for an afternoon.
Giza Pyramids & Great Pyramid: Full-Day Tour with EgyptologistYou get hotel pickup, entry to the Great Pyramid's interior, and a full day on the Giza Plateau with an Egyptologist guide who handles timing and logistics. You'll see the three main pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple without arranging transport or standing in entry lines. The tour ends with a return to your hotel.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see inside the Great Pyramid without arranging your own transport, buying tickets separately, or timing yourself around opening hours—the guide and logistics are handled, which is what makes a full day of the main sites possible in one trip.
Dolphin House Snorkeling Tour: Hurghada Wild DolphinsA full-day snorkeling trip from Hurghada to Dolphin House and two coral reef sites, with hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, lunch and a guide in your language. The boat stops where wild dolphins swim freely—sightings are common but not guaranteed—and you'll explore vibrant reefs with an experienced guide before a banana boat ride and the return to your hotel.Is it for me?Eight hours is a full day commitment, which means you'll miss other Hurghada activities—book this if the dolphins and the reef snorkeling are your priority for the day. The small-group boat and the guide in your language make it work for families and solo travelers alike, and the lunch and gear included mean you're not hunting for restaurants or rental shops between stops.
Hurghada: City Highlights Tour with Mosque, Church & MarinaYou’ll move between Hurghada’s old fishing village, grand Al Mina Mosque, and the peaceful St. Mary’s Church—all with a local guide who makes each stop feel personal. Taste fresh fruit at the bustling market and catch small moments you won’t find on your own. This isn’t just about seeing places—it’s about feeling them linger after you leave.
Sharm El Sheikh: Beginner Scuba Diving & Red Sea DivesYou learn basic scuba skills in confined water, then dive twice in the Red Sea with a PADI instructor—either from the beach or a boat near Ras Mohamed. The day includes all equipment, lunch, hotel pickup, and runs about 6–7 hours total. You can credit the dives toward a full certification if you choose to upgrade later.Is it for me?Book this if you want to try scuba diving without committing to a full certification course, and you'd rather not arrange transport, equipment rental, or figure out which reef to dive—the instructor, the boat or beach access, and the timing are all handled, which is what makes a first dive possible in a single day.
Sharm El Sheikh: Private City Tour & Old Market ShoppingYou’ll wander Sharm El Sheikh with a local guide—touching cool mosque stones, pausing in Saint Mary’s quiet church, taking in wild city views from above, then haggling for spices at the Old Market before heading back with your arms full (and maybe your head spinning just a little).
Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum: Private tour with entryA private guided tour combining the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Giza Pyramids with an Egyptologist guide, skip-the-line entry, lunch, drinks and all fees included upfront. The museum holds the complete collection of King Tutankhamun artifacts displayed together for the first time, while the pyramid visits include the option to enter inside Khufu's tomb. The tour runs about four hours and operates with pickup from your hotel.Is it for me?Book the "Pyramids, GEM & inside Cheops" option if you want to enter inside the Great Pyramid itself—most visitors skip it because it costs extra elsewhere, but it's included here with no hidden charge. Choose "All incl Grand Egyptian Museum" if you'd rather not think about meals or money during the day; everything from transport to lunch is settled upfront.
Luxor: Karnak & Luxor Temples Private Half Day Tour PickupYou’ll walk through Karnak’s giant halls with a local Egyptologist who brings the carvings to life, then explore Luxor Temple as golden light hits its ancient stones. Includes private transport, entry fees if selected, and hotel pickup—so you can just focus on what you’re feeling in these timeless places.
Cairo night tour: Khan El-Khalili, dinner & feluccaThis Cairo night tour starts with hotel pickup and takes you through Khan El-Khalili, the largest bazaar in Africa, then to the Al-Hakim Mosque and the 200-year-old Café El Fishawi before a 30-minute felucca sail on the Nile and dinner at a restaurant of your choice. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or one of three other languages, and all entry fees and transport are included.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Khan El-Khalili bazaar, sail the Nile on a traditional felucca, and visit Al-Hakim Mosque in one evening with hotel pickup included—the guide handles all entry logistics so you only need to show up.
Cairo: Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum Day TourYou’ll walk among Giza’s pyramids with a local Egyptologist, stand face-to-face with the Sphinx, see King Tut’s treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum, and finish your Cairo day trip floating on a Nile felucca or exploring Khan El Khalili Bazaar—all with pickup and lunch included.
Grand Egyptian Museum Cairo: Tutankhamun & QR Fast EntryYou 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.
Luxor: Valley of Kings & Karnak Temple Full-Day TourYou're driven across the Nile to visit the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon on the west bank, then return to explore Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the east side. An Egyptologist guide walks you through each site, lunch is included at a local restaurant, and hotel pickup and drop-off handle the logistics. The whole day runs around eight hours without you managing transport or tickets.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Luxor's main temples and tombs in one day without arranging your own transport, tickets, or timing — the guide and fixed itinerary let you focus on the sites instead of logistics.
4-Day Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor: Abu Simbel & Hot Air BalloonA 4-day, 3-night cruise down the Nile from Aswan to Luxor that bundles the major pharaonic sites—Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Luxor temples—into one itinerary with onboard accommodation, meals and an English-speaking Egyptology guide. You sleep on the ship, wake to new temples, and fly over Luxor's West Bank by hot air balloon on the final morning. Arrival in Aswan should be before noon on day one; the tour ends in Luxor around 3:30–4:30 pm on day four, so evening departure is recommended.Is it for me?Book this cruise if you're arriving in Aswan for the first time and want to see the Nile's major temples in sequence without organizing transport, timing or guides yourself—the fixed itinerary and onboard accommodation are what pack the full Upper Nile Valley into four days.
Cairo, Luxor & Aswan: 8-Day Nile Cruise & Abu SimbelYou fly into Cairo and a guide meets you at arrivals; over eight days you see the Pyramids and Sphinx, cruise the Nile from Luxor to Aswan, float over Luxor in a hot air balloon, walk through the Valley of the Kings and Abu Simbel, and sleep in 5-star hotels and a 5-star river cruise. All transport, meals, entry fees, flights between cities and your private guide are included, which means you never book a separate ticket or negotiate a price.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Egypt's major sites — Cairo, the Nile Valley, Abu Simbel — without arranging flights between cities, booking hotels separately, or managing entry fees and transport logistics; the fixed itinerary and all-inclusive format is what makes eight days of travel feel like one continuous experience instead of a series of separate bookings.
Luxor Day Trip from Cairo: Hot Air Balloon, Temples & Nile SailYou’ll fly from Cairo to Luxor for a sunrise hot air balloon ride over ancient sites, walk through tombs in the Valley of the Kings with an Egyptologist guide, sail a felucca down the Nile after lunch, and explore Karnak and Luxor Temples before heading home—leaving you with more memories than you can count.
Cairo Desert Safari: White & Black Deserts 2-Day CampYou’ll ride from Cairo to Bahariya Oasis with a local guide, hike through Egypt’s Black Desert volcanic hills, sleep in a desert camp beneath White Desert rock towers, and wake early for sunrise tea before heading back—all with meals and hotel pickup included. Expect quiet moments and new friends under the stars.
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Private Tour with Hotel PickupYou’ll walk right up to the Great Pyramid of Giza with your guide sharing stories that bring ancient Egypt alive, stand face-to-face with the Sphinx for that classic photo (awkward poses welcome), visit local workshops for perfume oils and papyrus art, and return to your hotel with sand in your shoes—and maybe something new on your mind.
