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: Private Nile Sailing on Traditional Egyptian BoatYou’ll sail Luxor’s Nile by private felucca with a local owner, sharing laughter over tea as fields slip by and live drum music fills the air. Watch birds glide across both banks, taste fresh snacks, and let yourself slow down—the river has its own pace here.
Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Memphis Day Trip with Pyramid EntryYou’ll walk where pharaohs walked in Saqqara’s tombs, climb inside two ancient pyramids at Giza and Saqqara (if you book all-inclusive), stand beneath the Sphinx’s gaze, and share lunch with locals. Expect dusty shoes, honest laughter from your guide, and moments that linger long after you leave Cairo behind.
Fatimid Cairo Day Tour: Islamic Art Museum & Al-Azhar MosqueA full-day private guided tour of Fatimid Cairo starting with hotel pickup, covering the Museum of Islamic Art (the world's largest Islamic museum), Al-Azhar Mosque, Al-Moez Al-Fatimi Street with its 221 Islamic monuments, and the Qansuh Al-Ghouri Agency — a 16th-century merchant hotel. Your guide speaks your choice of language; entrance fees, water and transport are included. The tour runs about 7 hours and suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guide-led route through four major Islamic sites without deciding the order yourself—the private vehicle means you move between the Museum of Islamic Art, Al-Azhar Mosque, and Al-Moez Street on a set itinerary rather than piecing together your own sequence.
Luxor Airport Transfer to Hotel: Meet & Greet ServiceYou get a named driver waiting at the airport exit with a sign, a modern air-conditioned vehicle with space for luggage, and flight tracking so the car is ready whether you land on time or late. All fees are included upfront, with transparent pricing for East or West Bank destinations. The service runs 24/7, and you receive confirmation and direct contact details before arrival.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Luxor and want to skip the taxi queue and negotiation: the driver is waiting with your name on a sign, the price is fixed before you arrive, and the car is ready whether your flight lands early or three hours late.
Cairo & Giza Pyramids Private Tour from Hurghada with GEMYou’ll travel from Hurghada to Cairo for a day spent wandering the Grand Egyptian Museum’s treasures, standing beneath the Giza Pyramids, and meeting the Sphinx up close. With private transport, an Egyptologist guide who actually listens (and answers your odd questions), plus lunch at a real local place — expect to leave with more stories than photos.
Luxor: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon & Private Ancient Sites TourYou’ll float over Luxor at sunrise in a hot air balloon, then walk through ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings with your Egyptologist guide. Stand beneath Hatshepsut Temple’s cliffs and see Medinet Habu’s carvings up close. With hotel pickup, meals, entry fees, and an overnight stay included—you’ll feel both awed and strangely at home among all that history.
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Private Half-Day Tour with EgyptologistYou’ll walk beneath the Giza Pyramids’ shadows with an Egyptologist who brings their secrets to life, step inside Khufu’s Pyramid if you want, ride camels out on the sand for that perfect photo, and stand face-to-face with the Sphinx—all with private pickup and plenty of time for questions or just staring in awe.
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum Private TourYou’ll walk where pharaohs once ruled at Giza’s pyramids and Sphinx, ride camels across desert sand, explore treasures inside the Grand Egyptian Museum, then dive into Cairo’s vibrant Khan el-Khalili bazaar—all with a local guide and private car. It’s a day full of stories, flavors, and moments that stick with you long after you’re home.
Cairo to Luxor & Aswan: 5-Day Nile Cruise & FlightsYou fly from Cairo to Luxor, board a 5-star Nile cruise, and spend four days visiting the Valley of the Kings, Luxor and Karnak temples, Edfu and Kom Ombo, and Philae Temple in Aswan. All meals are included on the ship, a professional guide leads each day's excursions, and you skip the entry lines at major sites. The return flight to Cairo is included, as is hotel pickup and drop-off.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see Upper Egypt's main temples and tombs in one trip without arranging flights, accommodation, meals, or entry tickets separately — the cruise handles all of it, and the fixed itinerary means you move through five major sites in four days without gaps or confusion.
Luxor to Aswan: 5-Day Nile Cruise with Temples & Full BoardYou’ll float down the Nile from Luxor to Aswan with all meals included, stopping for temple tours with a real Egyptologist guide and lively evenings on board. Expect moments of silence on deck at sunrise, laughter during local parties, and stories carved into stone walls older than memory itself.
Luxor Airport Transfer: Private Car, Bottled Water & Meet ServiceYou’ll step off your flight in Luxor and spot your name on a sign—no stress or confusion. A local greets you warmly, helps with your bags, and hands you cold bottled water as you settle into an air-conditioned private car. The short ride lets you catch your breath after travel before you’re dropped at your hotel feeling like you’ve already been welcomed to Egypt.
Alexandria: Catacombs, Lighthouse & Citadel Day Trip with LunchYou’ll start your day in Alexandria exploring ancient catacombs with an Egyptologist guide before wandering Roman ruins and pausing for lunch beside the sea. Climb Quaitbay Citadel for sweeping views and stroll Montazah Palace Gardens among locals. This trip isn’t just sights—it’s laughter over fresh juice and small moments you’ll remember long after leaving Egypt’s coast.
Cairo & Giza: Pyramids, Sphinx, Citadel & Old Cairo Day TourYou’ll walk through ancient stones at Giza Pyramids and stand face-to-face with the Sphinx before exploring Old Cairo’s churches and mosques with an Egyptologist guide by your side. Expect laughter on camelback rides and quiet moments in candlelit chapels—all with hotel pickup and lunch included.
Nubian Village camel tour from Aswan: 2-hour ride & village walkA guided camel tour through Nubian Village in Aswan, starting with hotel pickup and ending with drop-off, takes two hours total. You ride a camel through the village, walk its streets, and see how people live in a settlement whose character dates back roughly 100 years to when the old Aswan reservoir was built. Infants and small children can come along in a pram or stroller. If your hotel is in Gharb Soheil, the island, Nagaa al-Mahatta or New Aswan, add 10 USD per person for pickup from those areas.Is it for me?Two hours is a tight window—it rules out a long lunch or a second stop elsewhere in Aswan, but it fits neatly into a morning or afternoon, leaving the rest of your day open for the Nile, the museum or the souks without eating into evening plans.
Cairo Museum, Citadel & Coptic Cairo Private TourA private day tour of Cairo covering the Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel with Mohamed Ali Mosque, and Coptic Cairo's historic churches and Roman fort, with hotel pickup at 8am, lunch at a local restaurant, and all entrance tickets included. The guide speaks your language and the vehicle is air-conditioned throughout. Beverages are not included with lunch.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the three major Cairo sites in a single day without arranging transport or tickets yourself—the fixed 8am start and included lunch mean the day holds together, and the guide's knowledge turns what you see into something you understand.
Hurghada: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling with Island StopYou board a speedboat at dawn, search for dolphins in open water, snorkel two different reefs filled with corals and fish, then spend the afternoon on a quiet island swimming and sunbathing. The tour includes all equipment, park fees, water and snacks, and returns you by mid-afternoon—no separate bookings, no timing to figure out yourself.Is it for me?This tour works well if you want to see dolphins and snorkel the Red Sea without arranging separate boats, equipment rentals, and park permits—the fixed itinerary and small group size mean you're in the water by mid-morning and back on land by afternoon, with nothing left to coordinate.
Red Sea Day Trip from Cairo: Beach, Lunch & Day-Use RoomA full relaxing day at El Ein El Sokhna on the Red Sea, departing from Cairo or Giza hotels with morning pickup and afternoon return. The package includes a day-use beachfront room, lunch, changing facilities, and a guide; you choose between a 4-star hotel, a local day-use facility, or a 5-star resort depending on the comfort level you want. The drive takes about two hours each way, leaving at 7:00 AM and returning around 5:00 PM.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a full beach day without the drive hassle or the commitment of an overnight stay. The room by the water and included lunch mean you're set up to relax the moment you arrive, and the fixed 4:00 PM checkout gives you the whole afternoon without deciding when to leave.
Siwa Oasis private tour from Cairo: Desert safari and oasis staysA three-day private tour departing Cairo for Siwa Oasis in Egypt's Western Desert, with a 4x4 safari through the Great Sand Sea, dune bashing and sandboarding, a night at a hot spring camp in the desert, and a second night in an oasis lodge. The tour includes air-conditioned transport from Cairo, a live guide, all camp and lodge stays, and visits to the Temple of Amun, Shali Castle ruins, salt lakes and Cleopatra's Pool. A guide in English, German, French or Italian travels with your group; children from age 4 are welcome.Is it for me?Book the three-day private option if you have the time and want the full desert-and-oasis experience without building the itinerary yourself; the two-day version covers the highlights if you're short on time. A sharing tour in English is available if you're comfortable joining other travelers and want to reduce the cost.
Luxor: Valley of Kings & Hatshepsut Temple Private TourYou visit three royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, see the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank, then cross to the East Bank for Karnak and Luxor Temple. Your private guide is an Egyptologist, the car is air-conditioned, and all entry fees are included. The full day takes eight to ten hours, and you don't arrange transport or tickets yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both banks of Luxor in one day without arranging your own transport or figuring out which tombs to enter — the private setup and included guide mean you move at your own pace and understand what you're looking at, which is what makes a long day feel manageable instead of rushed.
Aswan to Luxor Nile Cruise: 4 Days & Abu Simbel OptionYou board a 5-star Nile cruise in Aswan and spend four days sailing south to Luxor, visiting temples at Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Karnak, plus the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's mortuary temple. An Egyptologist guide explains what you're seeing at each stop. Abu Simbel and a hot air balloon are optional add-ons. All meals, transfers, and three nights' accommodation on the cruise are included, and you finish in Luxor by mid-afternoon on day four.Is it for me?Choose this cruise if you want to see Egypt's major temples and tombs in one continuous journey without arranging separate hotels, guides, or transport between sites — the boat moves you while you sleep, and the Egyptologist guide handles the history at each stop.
