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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Dahshur, Saqqara & Memphis: Private Day Trip with EgyptologistYou’ll walk where pharaohs once ruled—from Dahshur’s strange-angled pyramids to Saqqara’s ancient steps and Memphis’ scattered statues. With a local Egyptologist guiding each story, hotel pickup makes things easy—and there’s always bottled water waiting when you need it most.
Giza Pyramids, Memphis & Sakkara Day Trip with PickupYou’ll step right up to Egypt’s most famous pyramids in Giza with a local guide who knows every story and shortcut. Feel ancient stone under your hands at Saqqara’s Step Pyramid, then wander beneath Memphis’ trees beside Ramses II himself. Expect moments of silence, laughter over tea, and hotel pickup so you don’t have to worry about anything except taking it all in.
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Memphis: Private Day Tour with PickupYou’ll walk ancient sands at the Giza Pyramids and meet the Sphinx face-to-face before exploring Saqqara’s step pyramid corridors and Memphis’ colossal statues. With hotel pickup included and a local guide sharing stories along dusty paths, expect moments that feel both grand and unexpectedly personal—like laughter echoing through stone halls or sunlight warming your shoulders as history unfolds.
Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Memnon Private TourYou’ll travel from Luxor to ancient tombs and temples on this half-day private tour—with hotel pickup, an Egyptologist guide sharing real stories, time inside three Valley of the Kings tombs, and stops at Hatshepsut’s temple plus those silent Colossi of Memnon. Expect moments that surprise you—and maybe leave you wondering long after you’re back at your hotel.
Petra day trip from Sharm el Sheikh: Ferry, guide & lunchA day trip from Sharm el Sheikh to Petra, Jordan by ferry, includes hotel pickup, a professional English-, Arabic- or Russian-speaking guide, entry to all monuments, and lunch at a local restaurant. The itinerary covers the Sik gorge, the Treasury, Façades Street, the Royal Tombs and Qasr al-Bint, with an hour of free time in Aqaba on the return. The full day runs 22 hours from hotel pickup to return.Is it for me?Book from Sharm el Sheikh if you want to reach Petra without a long overland drive—the ferry cuts the travel time and adds Aqaba as a second destination. The 22-hour day is long, but most of it is the ferry and transfers; the actual time exploring Petra runs from late morning through lunch. Children from age 3 are welcome, and strollers work for parts of the route, though the Sik gorge itself requires walking or a horse ride.
Parasailing, Banana Boat & Scrambler in Naama BayParasailing, banana boat and tube rides in Naama Bay combine three separate water sports in a single 3-hour session. You parasail behind a speedboat, ride a banana boat with other guests, and tube or scramble behind the same boat, plus time to swim at Novotel's beach. A guide speaks English, Italian, French, Arabic and one additional language.Is it for me?Book this if you want three water sports in one outing with a shared group; choose a single-activity option if you'd rather focus on one sport or prefer a private session.
Giza Pyramids and Sphinx half-day tour from Cairo: Private guideA half-day tour of Giza Pyramids and Sphinx from Cairo with private guide and driver, covering the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus, plus the Sphinx and Valley Temple. The tour includes hotel pickup, entrance fees, lunch and bottled water; your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language; children from age 1 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this if you want a private guide and driver for the full morning at Giza—you move between sites in your own car rather than joining a group shuttle.
Giza Pyramids & GEM Private Tour: Sphinx, Museum Entry, PickupYou’ll walk right up to the Giza Pyramids with a local Egyptologist guiding you through ancient secrets, stand face-to-face with the Sphinx, and explore treasures inside the Grand Egyptian Museum—all with easy hotel pickup and entry included. Expect moments that surprise you: a camel’s jingle, a guide’s laughter, or just your own awe under Egypt’s sun.
Abu Simbel from Aswan: Private Day Trip & Local GuideYou’ll travel from Aswan in an air-conditioned car with a local guide who knows every story behind Abu Simbel’s carvings. Walk through cool temple halls, hear how these monuments were rescued from rising waters, and catch glimpses of daily life near Lake Nasser. It’s not just history — it’s a feeling you’ll carry home.
Cairo Airport to Giza Pyramids: Private Transfer & Plateau TourYou’ll step off your flight in Cairo straight into local hands—airport pickup right at arrivals, private transfer in an air-conditioned car or van, and a relaxed drive with your English-speaking driver toward Giza’s pyramids. Feel that first rush when ancient stones appear through your window—no stress, just small moments that stick with you.
Luxor to Hurghada Private Transfer with Local Driver & PickupYou’ll cross Egypt’s shifting landscapes on a private transfer between Luxor and Hurghada, with a local driver who knows every shortcut. Feel the desert air change as you leave ancient temples behind for Red Sea breezes, enjoy bottled water along the way, and arrive relaxed—no crowded buses or missed connections.
Nile Dinner Cruise Cairo: Private Transfer & Live EntertainmentAn evening dinner cruise on the Nile in Cairo includes private hotel pickup, a two-hour float with an open buffet of meat, vegetarian and dessert options, and live entertainment—a belly dancing performance and a traditional Tannoura show performed by an Egyptian band. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language. Mineral water is provided during your transfer to the port.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to follow the live performances and dinner commentary in your language—English, Spanish, Italian, or French—rather than rely on translation during the show.
Mount Sinai & St. Catherine's Monastery Tour from Sharm El-SheikhThis tour from Sharm El-Sheikh takes you up Mount Sinai's 750 steps at night, arriving at the 2,285-metre peak in time for sunrise, then descends to St. Catherine's Monastery—one of the world's oldest working monasteries and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The full day runs about 14 hours with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned coach, a professional guide and entry to the monastery included; a camel ride is available as an optional add-on. Entrance fees to St. Catherine National Park are optional depending on which option you select at checkout.Is it for me?Start your climb at 20:00 from Sharm to reach the summit as sunrise breaks, then descend to St. Catherine Monastery—choose this if you want both peaks in one full day rather than splitting them across separate trips.
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx with Camel Safari: Half-day tourYou'll spend four hours exploring the Giza Pyramids with an Egyptologist guide who explains the engineering and history without rushing; ride a camel across the Sahara Desert with views back toward the plateau; and see the Great Sphinx with time to actually stand there and look. Hotel pickup, entry fees, bottled water, and air-conditioned transport are all included, so you're not managing logistics or haggling at the gate.Is it for me?Book this if you're in Cairo for a short time and want to see the main pyramids, the Sphinx, and experience a camel ride without spending a full day or arranging transport and tickets separately—the four-hour window is tight enough to fit a half-day schedule but long enough to actually absorb the place.
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Private Camel Ride, Entry & LunchYou’ll stand beneath ancient giants at Giza Pyramids, ride camels through golden sand with your guide sharing stories along the way, meet the Sphinx face-to-face, and taste fresh Egyptian bread over lunch. This day trip includes hotel pickup and entry fees—you’ll leave feeling both small and strangely connected to something old.
Cairo, Giza and Alexandria 3-Day Tour: Private GuideA 3-day private guided tour of Cairo, Giza and Alexandria includes visits to the Giza pyramids, the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Salah El Din, Old Cairo's churches, Khan El Khalili market, and Alexandria's Pompey's Pillar, Citadel of Qaitbay and Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. Your guide meets you at your hotel each morning; private transportation, all entry fees, taxes and bottled water are included. The tour runs three consecutive days with lunch provided each day.Is it for me?Choose this if you need a guide fluent in your language and prefer moving at your own pace over three days with one private vehicle, rather than coordinating group schedules.
Aswan to Luxor: Nile Cruise, Valley of the Kings & Private EgyptologistYou’ll wake up with Nile views outside your window and step into ancient temples with a private Egyptologist who brings every carving alive. From Philae’s island sunrise to Karnak’s golden pillars and silent tombs in the Valley of the Kings, you’ll feel both taken care of and completely transported—like history is happening right under your feet.
Luxor to Aswan: Private Transfer & AC VehicleYou're collected at Luxor airport by a named driver in an air-conditioned car, offered tea or coffee, and driven directly to your Aswan hotel or location. The price is fixed beforehand, the vehicle is wheelchair accessible, and the driver handles any checkpoints along the route. It takes roughly four to five hours and removes the need to arrange transport, negotiate fares, or figure out the local system on arrival.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving in Luxor with luggage, traveling with children or a stroller, or prefer not to negotiate transport on arrival — the fixed price and named driver remove the uncertainty from getting to Aswan, which is what makes the journey feel like part of the trip instead of a problem to solve.
Private Half-Day Dendera Temple Tour from Luxor: Zodiac CeilingA private half-day tour from Luxor to Dendera Temple with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide, hotel pickup and entry included. Your guide meets you at your hotel at a time you choose, drives you to the temple complex, and walks you through the Hypostyle Hall and the site's famous zodiac depiction while explaining the temple's role in ancient Egyptian religious practice. The tour takes about five hours total.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see one of Egypt's best-preserved temples without the crowds at Karnak or the Valley of the Kings, and if having a guide who explains what you're looking at matters more than moving quickly through multiple sites.
Saqqara & Dahshur Private Tour: Step Pyramid & Red PyramidA private guided tour of Saqqara and Dahshur combines the Step Pyramid of Djoser—the first pyramid ever built—with the red and bent pyramids at Dahshur, led by a licensed Egyptologist who reads hieroglyphic texts. Hotel pickup is included; entrance tickets are separate. Lunch at a family-run date palm farm lets you see how Egyptian crops grow and taste mint tea while learning the work of harvesting, a stop designed to replace the usual tourist restaurant circuit.Is it for me?Book this if you're in Cairo without a car: it's fully private, so your guide controls the pace at both Saqqara and Dahshur, and you'll stop at a working farm instead of tourist bazaars to see how locals actually live.
