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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Private Felucca Ride on the Nile River: Sail SoloA private felucca ride on the Nile River is a two-hour boat tour where you and your group sail (or motor, depending on conditions) on a traditional wooden boat with a live guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, and entry fees included. The boat is yours alone—no other travelers, no shared schedule. Lunch is available as an add-on; the guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, German or another language you choose at booking.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a private boat with hotel pickup included—it's a self-contained half-day that doesn't require coordinating separate transportation or guides.
Luxor: Overnight tour from Marsa Alam with Nile boat & templesYou’ll follow an Egyptologist through Karnak’s ancient pillars, share lunch on a Nile island with river breezes all around, and see Luxor Temple lit up at night. Explore royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings and stand beneath Hatshepsut’s dramatic temple cliffs — all with hotel pickup and a private guide who brings every story to life. It’s an experience you’ll remember long after you’ve left Luxor behind.
Aswan & Luxor: Egyptologist-Led Temples Tour with FlightsYou’ll follow an Egyptologist guide through Aswan’s riverside temples and cross Lake Nasser by boat to Philae Temple before flying south for an early morning visit to Abu Simbel’s colossal statues. In Luxor, wander ancient tombs and temples with local insight—and maybe pick up some mint tea along the way.
Cairo Airport Transfer: Local Meet & Assist, Stress-Free ArrivalYou’ll feel instantly welcomed as soon as you spot your name at Cairo airport. A local guide helps with immigration and check-in, then whisks you straight to your ride or hotel. Enjoy an easy transfer both ways with real human warmth — it’s less about logistics and more about feeling at home in Cairo.
Hurghada: Giftun Island Speedboat Cruise & Orange Bay BeachYou’ll race across bright Red Sea waters by speedboat from Hurghada, snorkel at two vivid spots around Giftun Island with all gear provided, then relax on Orange Bay’s soft sand or grab lunch by the water. With hotel pickup included and locals guiding each step, this trip leaves you sun-kissed and quietly content.
Makadi Water World from Hurghada: 50+ rides, lunch & transfersMakadi Water World is a full-day water park activity from Hurghada with round-trip hotel transfers, park admission, lunch and soft drinks included. The park has over 50 attractions—slides, pools, a wave pool, lazy river, surf simulator and games—suited to all ages. Transfers are available from central Hurghada or from Makadi Bay, Sahl Hashish, Soma Bay, El Gouna and Safaga; you choose your pickup location at checkout.Is it for me?Book this if you're spending the day with kids of different ages—the park has rides from toddler pools to go-karts, plus bowling and bumper cars, all in one location with lunch included.
Scuba Diving in Hurghada: Introductory Dive with InstructorAn introductory scuba dive in Hurghada's Red Sea with a certified PADI instructor, no prior certification required. You get hotel pickup, a morning boat trip to a beginner site, classroom briefing on equipment and safety, shallow-water practice to build confidence, two guided dives with professional instruction, lunch, and all gear. The full day (7 hours) means you're in and out without rushing the learning or the underwater time.Is it for me?The 7-hour span is what makes two real dives possible without turning the day into a sprint—you have time to learn in the classroom, practice in shallow water, and spend unhurried time underwater instead of spending it on transfers and waiting. Book this if you want to actually learn to dive rather than just dip in and out.
PADI Open Water Diver Course in Hurghada: Red Sea CertificationThe PADI Open Water Diver Course in Hurghada is a three-day class where you learn scuba fundamentals, practice in confined water, and complete four open water dives in the Red Sea under a certified instructor's supervision. Groups stay at five students maximum, ensuring hands-on attention. All diving equipment, meals on board, and hotel pickup from the Hurghada area are included. The course is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy; moderate physical fitness is required.Is it for me?Book this course if you want to learn diving in a small group with hands-on instruction and all the gear sorted before you arrive—the maximum five students per instructor means you're not waiting for someone else to catch up, and everything from the wetsuit to the boat ride is arranged, so you focus on learning instead of logistics.
Scuba Diving in Hurghada: 2 Dives, Lunch & EquipmentScuba diving in Hurghada combines two dives at separate Red Sea sites in a single 7-hour outing, with hotel pickup, all equipment, an onboard lunch, and certified instructors guiding both beginners and experienced divers. The second dive location opens up after you've eaten and rested on the boat. Children from age 6 are welcome.Is it for me?Book the Beginners option if you've never dived before or want to refresh your skills in a calm, guided setting; choose Professionals if you hold a current certification and want to explore deeper or more complex underwater terrain. Either way, the two-site structure and onboard lunch mean you're not rushing between locations or eating ashore—the day unfolds on the water at its own pace.
Aswan - Aswan Airport: Private transfer with pickupYou’ll get picked up right at your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan by a local driver who handles all the details—bags, timing, even those last-minute nerves. The private transfer takes you straight to Aswan Airport in comfort, so you can soak up one last glimpse of the city before your flight—something you might remember longer than expected.
Snorkeling & Diving from Hurghada: Orange Bay Island Full DayA full-day snorkeling and diving cruise from Hurghada visits Orange Bay Island, Hula Hula Island or Magawesh Island with a professional guide, modern yacht, two coral reef stops, buffet lunch and water sports included. Hotel pickup is provided; you choose whether to snorkel, dive or do both depending on your experience level and comfort in the water.Is it for me?Choose the snorkeling option if you want to see the reef without the learning curve or the gear of diving; pick the diving experience if you're certified or willing to learn underwater with an instructor, and want to explore deeper sections of the Red Sea. The VIP beach day options add extra time on the island if lounging and swimming matter more than the reef stops.
Snorkeling in Hurghada: Dolphin House & coral reefsA full-day snorkeling trip from Hurghada to Dolphin House, Egypt's best spot to see wild dolphins, with hotel pickup, multiple coral reef stops, lunch and drinks included. The boat is fully equipped with snorkeling gear and a professional guide who speaks English, Spanish, Italian and French. A scuba dive with equipment is available as an add-on option.Is it for me?Book this if you want to spend most of the day in the water at coral reefs with the chance to see wild dolphins, rather than a quick snorkel from shore. The eight-hour format and multiple stops mean you're exploring different parts of the reef system, and the guide's presence keeps you safe and oriented in the water.
Cairo & Nile Cruise: Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel with Hot Air BalloonYou travel by overnight train from Cairo to Luxor, spend three nights on a 5-star Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan, take a hot air balloon at sunrise over the west bank, visit the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel and Philae temples with an Egyptology guide, and return to Cairo by train. Meals, transfers, and all entry fees except the High Dam are included; you pay entrance fees by card or Egyptian cash on site.Is it for me?This works well if you want the main temples of the Nile in one trip without arranging trains, cruise bookings, and guides separately—the fixed itinerary handles the logistics and gets you to Abu Simbel and back in the time you have.
Kayaking on the Nile River Cairo: Fridays & SaturdaysA kayaking activity on the Nile River starting from Cairo or Giza, available Fridays and Saturdays from 7am, with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, a private guide, and a 15-minute briefing before you launch. Beginners and experienced paddlers both join; first-timers are escorted by a trainer in their own kayak. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and several other languages.Is it for me?Book the early Friday or Saturday slot if you want to paddle before the day heats up and the river gets crowded. The trainer escort on a separate kayak means beginners can join without holding back the group or feeling rushed—you set the pace and the trainer stays with you.
Nile River Sailing Tour from Giza: Meal IncludedA private sailing boat tour on the Nile River from Giza with hotel pickup, a felucca (traditional Egyptian sailboat), and a choice of breakfast, lunch or dinner service. The tour runs 1 hour on the water, departing from your hotel in Cairo or Giza at a time that suits your schedule—sunrise, midday or sunset. A live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, German or another language is included, along with all transfers by private air-conditioned car.Is it for me?Book the breakfast or dinner option if you want to sail when the light is softest and the river is quieter; the lunch slot fills the middle of the day and suits travelers who want to stay on the water longer without an early start or late return.
Cairo Day Trip from Sharm El Sheikh: Pyramids & Museum by FlightYou leave your hotel before sunrise, fly to Cairo, spend the day moving between the Egyptian Museum's Tutankhamun treasures, the three Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, the Citadel's Alabaster Mosque, and Khan el-Khalili bazaar with a guide and lunch included, then fly back the same evening. Everything — flights, entry fees, transport, meals — is arranged; you just show up at pickup.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Cairo's main sights — the pyramids, the Sphinx, the museum — in a single day without renting a car or managing your own flights and tickets. The early start and late return are what make it possible to fit the Egyptian Museum, all three pyramids, the Citadel, and the bazaar into one trip from the Red Sea.
Sharm El Sheikh Airport Transfer: Private & Direct to HotelYou get a named driver waiting at arrivals, direct transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle, and luggage assistance — no shared rides, no stops, no haggling over the fare. The transfer is confirmed in advance with your flight details, so arrival logistics are already handled when you land.Is it for me?Worth booking if you land in Sharm El Sheikh with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue and price haggling — the driver waits at arrivals and the fare is fixed before you arrive, which is what turns an airport arrival from a negotiation into a handoff.
Sharm El Sheikh Airport Transfer: Pickup & Drop-offYou book online and receive instant confirmation; a driver meets you at the airport with a personalized sign and helps with luggage; you ride in an air-conditioned minibus with Wi-Fi to your hotel or back to the airport; the price is fixed and the driver tracks your flight, so delays don't turn into surprises at the curb.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Sharm El Sheikh with luggage and want to skip the taxi negotiation at the curb — the fixed price and flight tracking mean you know the cost and the driver knows when you're arriving, so the transfer stops being a variable and starts being a plan.
Luxor: Abydos & Dendera Temple Round Trip with Local GuideYou visit two ancient temples north of Luxor in a single day: Abydos, Egypt's first capital with the Temple of Seti I, and Dendera, one of the best-preserved complexes in the country. A local guide leads you through the reliefs and stories without rushing, the pacing is relaxed enough to absorb what you're seeing, and the itinerary adjusts to your interests—whether that's photography, local food, or just sitting quietly in a courtyard. Hotel pickup and bottled water are included; you handle none of the logistics yourself.Is it for me?This works best if you want to see ancient Egypt beyond the crowded west-bank circuit and have time to actually absorb what you're looking at—the flexible pacing and local guide are what make that possible in a single day.
Aswan to Kom Ombo & Edfu: Private Temple Tour with GuideYou’ll travel from Aswan with a local guide to explore Kom Ombo’s double temple (and its crocodile museum), then continue to Edfu’s grand Temple of Horus. Expect friendly stories, real-life glimpses into village life along the Nile, and plenty of time inside both sites before heading back — moments you’ll remember long after you leave Egypt.
