Things to do in Egypt
Tours Giza Pyramids220 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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Dinner Cruise Sharm el Sheikh: Oriental Show & Seafood BuffetA dinner cruise on the Sina Dream Luxury Sailing Yacht in Sharm el Sheikh combines a premium seafood buffet with live oriental entertainment—Tanoura, violin, singing and belly dancing—over 3 to 4 hours on the water. Hotel pickup is included, and the yacht operates on a soft all-inclusive basis with dinner, soft drinks, water, coffee and tea. A guide speaks English, Italian, Arabic or Russian throughout the evening.Is it for me?The 3–4 hour window means you can fit the cruise into an evening without losing a full day, leaving your morning and early afternoon free for other activities or rest.
Day trip to Luxor by plane from Sharm el SheikhA guided day trip from Sharm el Sheikh to Luxor by domestic flight covers the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, with a German-speaking guide, hotel pickup, lunch and all admissions included. You depart at 4:30 am, fly to Luxor at 6 am, spend the day touring the west and east banks of the Nile, and return by evening flight. Children from age 3 are welcome, and the itinerary suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in Sharm el Sheikh and want to see Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, and Temple of Hatshepsut in one day—the early 4:30 am start and evening return work only if you can handle a full day of travel and sightseeing with minimal downtime.
3-Day Private Cairo, Giza & Alexandria Tour with EgyptologistYou’ll walk inside ancient pyramids, wander Roman catacombs by lantern light, sip tea in Cairo’s oldest bazaar—and have an expert local guide making sure every moment feels personal and real.
Private Luxor Day Tour from Hurghada: Karnak, Valley of KingsYou’ll travel from Hurghada to Luxor with your own guide, exploring Karnak Temple, hidden royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s dramatic temple, and those towering Colossi of Memnon—all without crowds or hassle. If you want ancient Egypt up close (and lunch sorted), this is your day.
Nubian Village and Felucca Sail from Aswan: Private TourA private tour from Aswan that combines a felucca sail on the Nile with a visit to a Nubian village on Soheil Island. You're picked up from your hotel, sail past the First Cataract, cross to the West Bank, and spend time with a local family in their home, where Nubian women serve coffee or tea and share their way of life. The tour runs five hours and includes an English-speaking guide, boat fees, water, and return transport.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to spend real time in a Nubian home rather than pass through a village as a group. The private format and the five-hour window mean you set the pace of conversation and can ask the questions that matter to you, without a schedule pushing you forward.
Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple Boat TourYou visit three of Aswan's main sites in one day without arranging transport or managing entry fees yourself. A qualified guide meets you at your hotel, takes you across the High Dam, through the granite quarries to the Unfinished Obelisk, and by motorboat to Philae Temple on the island. The whole day is paced to your schedule, and you're back at your hotel or cruise ship by afternoon.Is it for me?Right for travelers with one day in Aswan who want the three main sites without arranging transport or entry separately. The guide handles the history and logistics, which frees you to focus on the sites themselves — and the motorboat to Philae Temple is the part that makes the island setting worth the trip.
Cairo: Pyramids, Sphinx & Museum tour with camel ride + lunchYou’ll walk beside ancient stones at Giza’s pyramids, ride a camel past the Sphinx as Cairo hums around you, explore treasures inside the Egyptian Museum with a local guide, and share a traditional lunch — moments that linger long after you’ve left Egypt.
Aswan to Luxor: Dahabiya Nile Cruise with Ancient TemplesYou’ll drift down the Nile by Dahabiya from Aswan to Luxor, walking ancient temples at Kom Ombo and Edfu with an Egyptologist who brings stories to life. There are sunrise moments on deck, quiet nights moored near river villages, and time inside tombs at Valley of the Kings that’ll stay with you long after you leave.
Cairo by Night Tour and Felucca Nile Ride: Private GuideA private four- to five-hour night tour of Cairo with a live guide in English or Spanish, starting from your hotel. You walk through Khan el-Khalili market, shop and watch street life, enjoy a traditional Egyptian dinner, then sail the Nile on a felucca. The guide and air-conditioned car are included; entry fees and the felucca ride are covered.Is it for me?Choose this if you're traveling solo or prefer not to navigate Cairo's night streets independently—a private guide and driver handle transportation and safety while you walk neighborhoods, haggle at Khan al-Khalili, and eat local food before ending on the Nile.
Cairo night tour: Khan el-Khalili, dinner and felucca rideThis four-hour guided night tour of Cairo starts with hotel pickup and takes you through Khan el-Khalili, the largest bazaar in Africa, and Al-Muizz Street's medieval architecture, with stops at a historic café and a 10th-century mosque. You'll choose dinner from koshari, shorma, or falafel at a local restaurant, then sail the Nile for 30 minutes on a traditional felucca. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and three other languages; children from age one are welcome.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're traveling with a group or family and want a guide who handles the navigation and history—the walk through Khan el-Khalili and the old town moves faster and makes more sense with someone who knows which streets matter and what the buildings are. The fixed itinerary and included dinner mean the evening holds together without anyone building it.
Luxor Hot Air Balloon Ride & Sunrise Over TemplesStep into Luxor’s cool dawn for a sunrise hot air balloon ride above ancient temples and the Nile. With local guides sharing stories mid-flight, you’ll catch golden views of Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, Karnak, and the Colossi of Memnon — all before breakfast. Includes hotel pickup, snacks, and your own flight certificate for a memory you’ll carry long after landing.
Stargazing tour Hurghada: Desert jeep, camel ride, BBQA stargazing tour from Hurghada combines a 26-km desert jeep drive, camel riding, a candlelit Bedouin buffet dinner, and guided astronomy through a telescope. The tour includes hotel pickup by 4WD vehicle, soft drinks, and a live guide in English, Spanish, French or German. The experience runs roughly five hours and is suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?The tour runs roughly five hours with a jeep drive, village walking, camel riding and extended time seated for dinner and stargazing—book this if you're comfortable with a full evening away from your hotel and don't mind a moderate pace mixing activity and stillness.
Private 2-Night Nile Felucca Cruise: Aswan to Kom Ombo & EdfuYou’ll drift along the Nile on your own private felucca, eat homemade Nubian food, watch sunsets from your mattress, and visit ancient temples with a local guide—no crowds, just pure river magic.
Hurghada: Dolphin House Snorkeling Cruise & LunchYou're picked up from your Hurghada hotel and taken to the marina, then spend the day snorkeling at two or three coral reef stops with an 80 percent chance of seeing dolphins from the boat. Lunch and soft drinks are served on deck mid-afternoon. The whole day runs seven hours, and you're back at your hotel by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Red Sea snorkeling experience without arranging your own boat, gear, or timing—the fixed schedule and included transport mean you show up at your hotel and the rest is handled.
Cairo Day Trip from Sharm El-Sheikh: Pyramids & MuseumYou get picked up from your hotel early, travel by air-conditioned van and bus to Cairo, spend the morning in the Egyptian Museum with a private guide, see the Great Pyramids and Valley Temple at Giza, take an optional Nile boat ride, have lunch included at a restaurant, and return to Sharm El-Sheikh by evening. The fixed itinerary and transport mean you don't arrange anything yourself—just show up ready to go.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum from Sharm El-Sheikh without arranging your own transport, tickets, or guide—the fixed schedule and included pickup handle all of that, which is what makes a full Cairo day trip possible in one departure.
Cairo Tour & Felucca Ride: Museum, Old Cairo, Khan el-KhaliliAn 8-hour private guided tour of Cairo covers the Egyptian Museum, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Old Cairo's Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue, Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, and a one-hour felucca ride on the Nile River. Hotel pickup and drop-off, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fees, lunch and a qualified Egyptologist guide are included; the guide speaks English and several other languages.Is it for me?Book this if you want to cover five major sites in one day with a guide handling logistics; choose a shorter tour if you prefer fewer stops or a more leisurely pace.
Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Khan Khalili BazaarYou spend the day with a private Egyptologist moving between the three Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, then through the Egyptian Museum's 120,000-piece collection of pharaonic artifacts and mummies, and finally into Khan el-Khalili bazaar in old Cairo. Hotel pickup and drop-off, entry fees, bottled water, and transport by private vehicle are all included; the full day is structured around your pace, not a group schedule.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Cairo landmarks—pyramids, mummies, and the old bazaar—in one structured day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself; a private guide and vehicle mean you move at your own pace instead of keeping up with a group.
Siwa Oasis Private Tour: 3-Day Desert & Culture ImmersionA three-day private tour from Cairo to Egypt's Siwa Oasis combines desert exploration, historical sites, and Bedouin culture in one package. You travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Cairo, arriving in Siwa by early afternoon on day one, then spend two full days visiting the Temple of Amun-Re, Shali Fortress, the Mountain of the Dead, and natural wonders like the salt lakes and Cleopatra's Spring. A 4x4 safari through the Great Sand Sea, hot springs, and sandboarding are included, along with an Egyptologist guide, all entrance fees, and accommodation at an eco-lodge. The route covers rest stops every three hours on the drive out, and the itinerary pairs cultural sites with natural swimming and relaxation—salt-water floating, sunset tea, and Bedouin meals—so the three days balance activity with downtime.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in Cairo or arriving without a car—private pickup and a dedicated guide mean you travel by 4x4 through the sand sections where regular vehicles can't reach, and all permits and entrance fees are handled in advance.
Private Nubian Village & Felucca Sail in Aswan: Local GuideA private tour in Aswan that starts with a one-hour felucca sail on the Nile, then moves to the Nubian Village on the West Bank where a local guide introduces you to a family in their home, shares the meaning behind the village's distinctive architecture, and teaches you words in the Nubian language. Hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide are included; the tour runs three to four hours.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon in Aswan and want to move beyond the typical village visit—the local guide and the time spent in a family home mean you're learning directly from people who live there, not passing through as part of a group. Families with infants can bring a stroller, and the tour suits all fitness levels.
Egypt: Nile Cruise, Cairo & Luxor Tour with Balloon RideYou’ll move from Cairo’s wild energy to silent tombs in Luxor, riding trains and boats along the Nile with a local guide who knows every shortcut. Expect sunrise balloon rides over ancient ruins, market scents that stick with you, and temples that feel bigger than history books ever made them seem.
