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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Cairo Night Food Tour: Khan el-Khalili, Nile Walk & Street EatsYou’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.
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara: Private Day Tour with PickupYou’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.
Hurghada: Orange Bay Island Snorkeling & Lunch CruiseYou’ll float over Red Sea reefs near Hurghada with a local guide who keeps things easygoing — two snorkeling stops, time to relax on Orange Bay Island’s pale sand, plus lunch served right on the boat while you dry off in the sun. With hotel pickup included and all gear sorted for you, it’s a day where you can actually let go and just enjoy what’s right in front of you.
Cairo & Giza: Open Air Nile Cruise with Drinks & PickupYou’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.
Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride & Valley of the Kings Day TourYou’ll start your day floating above Luxor at sunrise in a hot air balloon, then explore ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings with an Egyptologist guide. Walk among pharaoh statues at Karnak Temple and see Queen Hatshepsut’s cliffside sanctuary. Expect moments of quiet wonder—and maybe a laugh or two—before heading back full of stories.
Giza Pyramids: Camel Ride, Queens’ Pyramid & LunchYou’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.
3-Day Siwa Oasis Tour from Cairo: Desert Safari & Salt LakesA 3-day private tour from Cairo to Siwa Oasis with a local guide, covering desert safari by 4x4, salt lake swimming, the Oracle temple where Alexander the Great once traveled, and the Mountain of the Dead. Pickup from Cairo, Giza, Alexandria or Marsa Matrouh is included; the guide speaks English and Arabic. Hotel accommodation, meals, water and snacks at the salt lakes are part of the package.Is it for me?Pickup from Cairo, Giza, Alexandria or Marsa Matrouh means you don't need a car or a separate driver arrangement—the private transport is settled before you arrive, and the same car collects you from wherever you're staying and brings you back at the end.
Red Sea introductory scuba dive Hurghada: 1:1 with instructorAn introductory scuba dive in Hurghada's Red Sea with a personal instructor in a 1:1 setup, aboard a 27-meter boat visiting two reef sites. You learn basic safety and skills on the boat, then dive to a maximum depth of 5 meters alongside your guide, with the option to snorkel or relax on the shaded deck in the afternoon. Hotel pickup and all equipment are included; the dive runs about 7 hours from pickup to return.Is it for me?Book this if you're diving for the first time or want personalized technique feedback—the 1:1 instructor setup means the guide focuses entirely on you, and hotel pickup from anywhere in Hurghada gets you to the boat by 8:15 am without needing your own transport.
Aswan: Philae Temple & High Dam Half-Day Tour with Boat RideYou’ll cross the Nile by motorboat to reach Philae Temple’s ancient stones and walk its shaded chambers with an Egyptologist guide. Stand atop Aswan’s High Dam and hear stories locals still tell about its creation. Expect hotel pickup and drop-off—and maybe a moment or two that lingers longer than you’d guess.
Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum Tour with EgyptologistYou’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.
Cairo Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer with Flight TrackingYou’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.
Sharm El Sheikh: City Tour Old Market, Mosque & CathedralYou’ll wander Sharm El Sheikh’s buzzing Old Market with a local guide, sample scents and sounds you won’t forget, step quietly into both mosque and cathedral, and pause for city views from a hidden perch before heading back to your hotel—a day that lingers longer than you expect.
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Private Half Day Tour with LunchYou’ll walk dusty paths beside the pyramids of Giza with an Egyptologist guide who brings ancient stories to life, stand face-to-face with the Sphinx’s enigmatic gaze, choose between museum wonders or desert thrills on an ATV ride if you want more adventure—and end up sharing fresh falafel over lunch before heading back into Cairo’s rhythm.
Giza Pyramids: Private Day Tour, Camel Ride & LunchYou’ll feel ancient stones under your hands at Giza Pyramids, ride a camel across golden sand with your guide sharing stories, stand face-to-face with the Sphinx, then sit down for a real Egyptian lunch before heading back—still tasting sesame and sunshine on your lips.
Snorkeling in Hurghada: Swim With Dolphins & Coral ReefsA 7-hour snorkeling and dolphin-watching activity from Hurghada combines two coral reef sites with a chance to swim alongside dolphins in their natural habitat. The boat carries 2 to 4 professional guides, snorkeling equipment, and a full buffet lunch; round-trip transport from Hurghada is included, along with shower and toilet facilities on board. Guides speak English, German, or Arabic.Is it for me?Book this if you want dolphins and reef snorkeling in one full day on the water; choose a shorter half-day reef trip if you'd rather minimize time at sea.
Downtown Cairo Walking Tour: Liberation Square & Koshary DinnerA 4-hour walking tour of downtown Cairo starting at Zamalek Island and ending at Liberation Square, with a local English-speaking guide and dinner at an authentic Egyptian restaurant. The tour covers 19th and 20th-century architecture, street graffiti tied to the 2011 Revolution, and historical monuments, finishing with koshary and Egyptian falafel. Children from age 6 are welcome; public transportation is available nearby.Is it for me?Choose the small group option if you want to meet other travelers and split the guide's attention; pick the private tour if you prefer the guide's focus on your group alone and the flexibility to linger at stops that interest you most.
Aswan to Luxor Nile Cruise: Abu Simbel, Valley of Kings & TemplesYou’ll wake before sunrise for Abu Simbel’s giant statues, float down the Nile past green fields and villages, explore Edfu by carriage, then wander through tombs in the Valley of the Kings. With local guides sharing stories (and jokes), each stop feels alive—and you might find yourself lingering over temple carvings or laughing at your own attempts at Arabic.
Dahab Blue Hole snorkeling tour from Sharm El SheikhA full-day snorkeling and sightseeing tour from Sharm El Sheikh takes you to Dahab, the Blue Hole dive site and Colored Canyon with hotel pickup, a camel ride, a guided snorkel session, lunch and a guide in English, Italian, Arabic or Russian. The itinerary runs roughly nine to ten hours and includes entrance fees to the Blue Hole and Abu Galum Nature Reserve, free time to explore Dahab's promenade and markets, and Bedouin tea at Towailat Mountains before the return to your hotel.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a mixed group experience with set timing and transport arranged — the fixed schedule keeps the Blue Hole snorkeling, Dahab's markets and the canyon all inside one day without you coordinating the stops or managing the drive between them.
Cairo Night Tour: Khan El Khalili & Al Muizz Street with GuideA 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.
Sunset Felucca Ride in Aswan: One Hour on the NileA sunset felucca ride in Aswan is a one-hour sailboat journey on the Nile in a traditional Egyptian boat, with hotel pickup and return included. You drift past the Aga Khan Mausoleum as daylight fades, feeling the river breeze and watching the light change across the water and sand. Bottled water is provided; the boat fee, entrance fees and all taxes are covered. Infants sit on an adult's lap, and the pace suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Choose the West Bank pickup if you're staying on that side of Aswan, or the East Bank option if your hotel is there—the ride itself is the same, and the pickup point just determines where your guide meets you. The one-hour window is built around the sunset, so book it for the hour before dusk to catch the light at its best.
