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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Jeep tour Sharm El Sheikh to Blue Hole, Colored Canyon & DahabA nine-hour jeep tour from Sharm El Sheikh to Dahab combines a walk through Colored Canyon's 800-meter gorge of layered sandstone cliffs, snorkeling in Blue Hole National Park's coral reefs, a camel ride along the coast, and a quad bike run through Dahab's terrain. Hotel pickup, a professional guide in English, Italian or Russian, lunch in a Bedouin tent on the beach, and a shopping stop in Dahab City are included; snorkeling gear and park entry fees are available as add-ons at checkout.Is it for me?Book this if you want to combine canyon hiking, snorkeling, and desert activities in one day—the set itinerary and morning hotel pickup mean you move between locations without gaps or delays.
PADI Open Water Diving: Egyptian Red Sea CertificationThe PADI Open Water Diver course in the Egyptian Red Sea is a 3-day certification class taught by PADI professionals that qualifies you to dive independently to 18 meters. You complete four open water dives in the sea, five confined water dives to learn skills, and five theory sessions; all equipment is provided, hotel pickup is included, and the certification is recognized worldwide with no renewal fees. Minimum age is 10 years old; participants must complete a health questionnaire and cannot dive within 24 hours of flying.Is it for me?You learn by doing — the instructor guides every dive, but you're the one operating the equipment and practicing the skills in the water, which is why this course builds real confidence instead of just theory. Choose this if you want to earn a certification that works anywhere in the world and you're ready to spend three days in the water learning to dive safely.
El Fayoum Oasis and Wadi Rayan Waterfall tour from CairoThis private tour from Cairo takes you 100 km south to El Fayoum Oasis for an eight-hour day exploring nature and wildlife away from the city. You sail a traditional felucca boat on Qaroun Lake, visit Wadi El Rayan Waterfall (Egypt's only waterfall, set in the middle of the desert), sand board in the dunes, see Mudawara Mountain and the ancient Roman city of Karanis, and end with lunch and a pottery workshop in Tunis Village. A qualified guide in your chosen language, private air-conditioned van, all park tickets, water and lunch are included; the driver picks you up from your hotel.Is it for me?Most day trips from Cairo involve crowded group vans and fixed schedules that rush through stops. This private tour gives you your own driver and guide, a boat ride on the lake instead of a viewing platform, and time to move at your own pace between the waterfall, the dunes and the pottery village — so the eight hours feel like a day you chose, not one you were herded through.
Luxor: Valley of the Kings & Karnak Temple Day Trip from HurghadaYou're picked up from your hotel and driven four hours to Luxor, where an English-speaking guide takes you through Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, and Queen Hatshepsut's temple. Lunch is included at a restaurant, and you visit an alabaster factory to see traditional Egyptian craftsmanship. The return drive is four hours, with arrival back at your hotel in the evening.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see Luxor's main pharaonic sites in one day without arranging your own transport or managing multiple ticket lines — the four-hour drive is long, but it's what makes visiting three major temples and the Valley of the Kings possible in a single excursion from the coast.
Cairo Dinner Cruise on the Nile: Belly Dancer & Live MusicA dinner cruise on the Nile in Cairo picks you up from your hotel, sails for around two and a half hours, and serves an open buffet while live performers—belly dancers, a tanora dancer, a Nubian singer and an Egyptian band—take the stage. The boat returns you to your hotel after four hours total, and the guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and two additional languages.Is it for me?The main cruise options include hotel pickup and drop-off, so you don't arrange transport yourself—book the ticket-only option if you're making your own way to the port. The four-hour total means you can fit this into an evening without a full day commitment, and the guide speaks multiple languages, so language won't be a barrier.
Private Luxor Valley of the Kings Tour: 4 Royal Tombs in One DayYou're picked up from your Luxor hotel and spend seven hours visiting the Valley of the Kings (four royal tombs), Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple Complex, and Luxor Temple, with a licensed Egyptologist guide explaining each site and lunch included. Hotel drop-off happens at the end of the day, so you don't arrange transport or worry about timing between sites.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the major sites on both banks of Luxor without arranging your own transport, timing, or hiring a guide—the private format and included lunch mean you spend the day looking at ancient Egypt rather than organizing logistics.
Cairo: Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Sphinx Day Trip from HurghadaYou get picked up from your Hurghada hotel and driven to Cairo, where a local guide takes you through the Egyptian Museum's 120,000 artifacts, then to the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx. Lunch is included at a hotel restaurant, and you return to Hurghada by late evening. The full day trip removes the need to book a Cairo flight or overnight stay.Is it for me?This works if you want to see Cairo's main sights without flying there separately or staying overnight—the long coach day is what makes a full museum and pyramid visit possible from the Red Sea in one trip.
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Camel Ride, ATV & Nile Dinner CruiseYou’ll feel ancient stones under your hands at Giza Pyramids, ride camels past the Sphinx, zip across desert sands on an ATV at sunset, then wind down with dinner and live shows on a Nile cruise—all with hotel pickup and a local Egyptologist guiding you through every story.
Snorkeling Orange Bay Island from Hurghada: 2 reef stopsA full-day snorkeling trip from Hurghada to Orange Bay Island and two reef sites in the Red Sea, with hotel pickup, boat lunch and all equipment provided. You swim and relax for two hours at Orange Bay, then snorkel two separate locations after lunch, returning to Hurghada Marina around 4pm. The guide speaks English, German or Russian, and soft drinks run all day.Is it for me?If you are staying in a Hurghada hotel without a car, the pickup and return to the marina settle the logistics—you do not arrange transport or timing, and the boat leaves at a fixed hour so the day holds together. The two snorkeling stops plus the Orange Bay swim fit inside eight hours because the boat does the moving between them.
Hurghada: Orange Bay & Hula Hula Island Cruise with LunchYou’ll start your day sailing from Hurghada across bright Red Sea waters to both Hula Hula Island and Orange Bay. Expect soft sand between your toes, time for snorkeling among colorful coral reefs, plus an open buffet lunch served on deck. With hotel pickup included and a local guide leading the way, you’ll get real downtime—and maybe a new favorite memory.
Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohammed Snorkeling & Magic Lake SwimYou’ll start your day at Sharm El Sheikh with hotel pickup before entering Ras Mohammed with a local guide. Touch the Gate of Allah for luck, snorkel among bright coral at Coral Gardens, walk along mangroves and peer into earthquake cracks, then swim in Magic Lake’s clear waters. Expect laughter, salt on your skin, and a few surprises along the way.
Hurghada: Private Boat Charter & Snorkeling with Dolphins & LunchYou spend eight hours on a private boat from Hurghada Marina snorkeling at Careless Reef and Abu Minqar Island, with chances to see dolphins in their natural habitat. Lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear and the National Park ticket are included — no hidden fees, no upselling. Optional island stops cost extra if you want them. You're back by 5pm.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want a full Red Sea day without arranging transport, park fees, or meals separately — the private boat and all-in pricing mean you show up and the logistics are handled. Expect eight hours on the water with multiple snorkel stops, which is what gives you time to see the reefs properly and relax between dives.
Luxor: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon & Valley of the Kings FlightYou get picked up from your hotel or cruise ship before dawn, fly 30 to 45 minutes over the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut at 1500 feet, and return with tea, a certificate, and the kind of view that changes how you see those ruins on the ground. Hotel drop-off is included, so you don't arrange transport yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Luxor's major temples from a perspective you can't get on foot, and you'd rather not arrange transport or timing yourself — the early pickup and fixed flight window handle both, leaving you free to just show up and look.
Cairo Day Trip from Hurghada: Pyramids, Sphinx & MuseumYou're picked up from your Hurghada hotel and driven six hours to Cairo in an air-conditioned coach with rest stops. Once there, an Egyptologist guide takes you through the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and a Nile felucca ride, plus your choice of the Egyptian Museum or the newer Grand Egyptian Museum. Buffet lunch and all entrance fees are included. The return drive is another six hours, with rest stops on the way back. Book this if you want the main Cairo highlights in one day without arranging flights, transport, or tickets yourself.Is it for me?This tour suits travelers staying in Hurghada who want to see Cairo's main ancient sites in one day without flying or arranging their own transport and tickets—the fixed schedule and included guide are what make a 12-hour day feel manageable instead of chaotic.
El Gouna Quad Bike Desert Safari: Sunset over Wadi BillyAn El Gouna quad bike safari takes you through the Dry Canyon—the world's second-largest—on a 5-hour route with three stops: a Bedouin camp for hospitality and shisha, Wadi Billy to see coral and shell fossils from when the Red Sea covered this land, and a ridge 30 meters above the canyon to watch the sunset. Hotel pickup, professional guide in English, German or Arabic, dinner and air-conditioned transport back to the motor park are included; you'll train on the quad before the ride begins.Is it for me?The tour runs 5 hours with active quad riding through desert terrain, so you'll need moderate fitness and comfort handling a bike over sand and rock. The minimum age is 18, and the ride isn't suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns—but if you're physically able and want to cover ground under your own power instead of watching from a vehicle, this is the way to see the canyon and the sunset.
Quad Bike & Camel Ride in Sharm El Sheikh: Echo Mountain desertAn activity in Sharm El Sheikh where you ride a quad bike across the Sinai desert to Echo Mountain, experience the natural acoustics of the mountains, visit a traditional Bedouin village for tea, and take a camel ride back. You choose your departure time—sunrise, morning, or sunset—at checkout, and a guide and safety equipment are included. The desert entry fee is payable on-site.Is it for me?Choose sunrise or morning if you want cooler riding conditions and clearer views of the dunes; sunset suits you if you prefer warm light for photos and don't mind riding in the afternoon heat. The camel ride is worth adding if you want a slower-paced moment in the village and a different way to see the desert—skip it if you're short on time or prefer to stay on the quad the whole day.
Sharm El Sheikh Airport Transfer: Private Car & 75min Free WaitYou’ll step out of Sharm El Sheikh airport and spot your name right away—no searching or stress. Your private driver tracks your flight in real time, helps with bags, and gets you straight to your hotel in comfort. It’s a small thing, but starting your trip feeling looked after makes all the difference.
Dolphin House Hurghada Swim with Dolphins Snorkel Red SeaSwim and snorkel with wild dolphins in their natural habitat at Dolphin House, a Red Sea site near Hurghada, with hotel pickup, boat transport, two snorkeling stops, lunch and professional guides included. This activity is for experienced swimmers only. The full day runs about seven hours from hotel to hotel.Is it for me?Book this trip if you're a confident swimmer and want to enter the water where wild dolphins actually live rather than in a controlled setting. The seven-hour commitment and the experienced-swimmer requirement mean you're joining a smaller, more serious group—not a casual beach crowd.
Luxor Hot Air Balloon Sunrise Flight: Valley of the KingsYou’ll float over Luxor as dawn breaks, watching ancient temples and tombs appear in soft morning light during your sunrise hot air balloon ride. From hotel pickup to seeing Valley of the Kings from above with an expert pilot guiding you, every moment feels both surreal and real at once — especially as you cross back over the Nile after landing.Is it for me?Hotel pickup gets you straight to the basket at dawn—no navigating to the launch site yourself, just the balloon flight and the view.
Cairo Nile River Dinner Cruise with Belly Dance & PickupA Nile River dinner cruise in Cairo includes hotel pickup, a buffet of Egyptian and international dishes, and live entertainment — belly dance, Tanoura spinning, and folklore music — as the boat moves past the Cairo Tower and the old buildings lining the banks. The 4-hour evening is fully organized, and you can book up to 2 hours before departure.Is it for me?Book the full cruise option with pickup if your hotel is in Cairo or Giza and you want one evening fully arranged — the guide handles the timing and the transport, so you only show up at your hotel. Choose the ticket-only option if you're already at the dock or prefer to arrange your own way there.
