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 Cairo Day Tour from Port Said: Pyramids, Sphinx & MuseumYou’ll see Egypt’s most iconic sights in one day—Giza’s pyramids up close, meet the Sphinx face-to-face, explore ancient treasures at the museum, and soak up local life at Khan el-Khalili. If you want real stories behind these wonders (and maybe some good food), this tour delivers.
Cairo Night Tour: Nile Felucca, Tower & DinnerThis five-hour night tour of Cairo includes hotel pickup, a guide in English, and four stops: Cairo Tower for panoramic night views, a traditional felucca sail on the Nile, a walking tour of Al-Moez Street (a thousand-year-old medieval quarter), and Khan el-Khalili market. Dinner is a choice of koshary, foull or falafel with Egyptian tea or coffee at Al-Fishawi Cafe, one of Cairo's oldest and most famous cafés. All fees, taxes and private transportation are included.Is it for me?Your guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary and the history of each stop without translation delays. This works for anyone who wants the route, the timing and the stops arranged, and the cultural context explained as you move through the night.
Cairo - Sharm El Sheikh: Private transfer with driver & waterYou’ll travel from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh in comfort with a private driver who knows every twist of the road. Expect smooth pickup, plenty of space (and AC), stops along the way for breaks or photos, plus bottled water included — all leading up to your hotel drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh. It’s more than just getting there; it’s seeing Egypt change outside your window.
Luxor: West Bank Tombs & Karnak Temple Private Day TourYou’ll feel history under your feet as you step into pharaohs’ tombs in Luxor’s Valley of the Kings, stand beneath Hatshepsut’s sunlit terraces, and wander Karnak’s vast halls with a local guide who brings every story to life. With hotel pickup included and time for local bites or a stroll by the Nile, this private day trip lets you soak up Egypt at your own pace.
Snorkeling at Abu Dabab Beach, Marsa Alam: Sea Turtles & CoralSnorkel at Abu Dabab Beach near Marsa Alam with hotel pickup, a guide, and all equipment included. You enter the water directly from the sand for two separate sessions: the first explores the coral reefs, the second aims for the green turtles and dugongs that gather in the center of the bay. The morning wraps by 1 p.m., leaving the rest of your day free.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel directly from the beach without a boat—you'll see sea turtles and dugongs in shallow water, making it suitable for first-time snorkelers and children over 12.
Cairo City Tour & Cairo Tower: Downtown streets and viewsA nighttime city tour of Cairo's downtown district with an Egyptologist guide, visiting Ataba Square, Old Opera Square and the New Opera House, followed by entry to Cairo Tower. The guide meets you at your hotel, drives you through the streets in an air-conditioned vehicle, and returns you at the end. Children from age 5 are welcome.Is it for me?The nighttime timing is what makes downtown Cairo readable—the streets show you how residents actually move through the city after dark, not the daytime version most tours cover. If you want to see beyond the famous monuments and understand Cairo's everyday rhythm, this one trades the Pyramids for the people.
Swim with Dolphins at Samadai Reef from Marsa AlamA full-day snorkeling cruise from Marsa Alam to Samadai Reef, one of the Red Sea's protected marine sanctuaries where resident spinner dolphins swim in shallow turquoise lagoons. Hotel pickup and drop-off, professional guides, snorkeling equipment, two reef stops, and a buffet lunch onboard are all included. Snorkeling is suitable for all experience levels, and guides lead sessions in English, Italian, French, German and one additional language.Is it for me?Choose this if you're based in South Marsa Alam and want a full-day boat experience to Samadai Reef—a small transfer fee applies from your hotel, but meals and all snorkeling gear are included onboard.
Aswan: Philae Temple & High Dam Private Day TourYou're picked up from your Aswan hotel at 8am and driven to three major sites: the High Dam (a 1960s engineering project controlling the Nile), the Unfinished Obelisk (showing ancient quarrying techniques), and Philae Temple (dedicated to the goddess Isis, reached by boat). A licensed guide explains the history and engineering at each stop, and you return by early afternoon with entry fees and transport already arranged.Is it for me?Choose this if you want the three main Aswan landmarks in a single day without arranging transport, tickets, and timing yourself—the fixed 8am start and private guide mean you move through the sites at a pace that lets the history sink in, not a rushed group schedule.
White Desert & Bahariya Oasis: 3-Day Private Jeep Tour with CampingYou’ll leave Cairo behind for three days of real desert adventure: riding jeeps across the Black Desert, camping beneath stars in the White Desert, sharing tea with Bedouin hosts, and catching sunrise over surreal rock shapes. Expect campfire dinners, ancient cave art at Djara Cave, a soak in natural hot springs—and stories you’ll keep retelling long after you’re home.
Sharm el-Sheikh: King Tut Museum & 135 Replicas TourYou enter the King Tut Museum in Genena City with an e-ticket and electronic guide, walk through 135 artifact replicas including an 11-kg golden mask and 110-kg golden coffin, listen to explanations in your choice of four languages, and photograph the pieces as you move through the 45-minute exhibition at your own pace.Is it for me?This works well if you want to learn about King Tutankhamun's treasures without traveling to Cairo or waiting in long entry lines — the self-paced electronic guide and fixed 45-minute duration mean you control how deep you go into each piece, and the wheelchair accessibility removes logistics from the day.
Giza Pyramids: Sound & Light Show with Hotel PickupYou're picked up from your hotel in the evening and driven to the Giza Pyramids for a one-hour narrated sound and light show that illuminates the three main pyramids and tells the history of their builders and the pharaohs buried inside them. The show stays in one place, so you watch from a fixed vantage point as the Sphinx narrates the story of ancient Egypt's Old Kingdom. Your driver waits, you get bottled water, and you're back at your hotel when it ends.Is it for me?This is for anyone who wants the Giza Pyramids story told in one sitting without arranging transport, timing the visit or deciding how long to stay — the fixed schedule and narration take those decisions off your hands.
Giza Pyramids Sound & Light Show Cairo: Night SpectacleYou get hotel pickup in a private car, entry to the Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show, and a guide for the evening. The pyramids are lit with synchronized projections and sound that tell the story of ancient Egypt's rulers. If you book the dinner option, you eat at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the site while the show happens. The driver returns you to your hotel after the show ends, so you don't arrange transport or timing yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Giza Pyramids at night without arranging your own transport or buying tickets at the gate—the fixed pickup time and included entry mean you show up ready to watch, not to navigate logistics.
2-Day Overnight Snorkeling at Satayh Dolphin ReefA 2-day overnight snorkeling trip departing from Hamata, about 100 km south of Marsa Alam, with guided snorkeling at Satayh Dolphin Reef and Abu Galawa. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with all snorkeling gear, meals aboard the boat, and an English-speaking guide. Two guided snorkeling sessions happen on day one after a two-hour boat ride; day two starts before dawn when marine life is most active and dolphins are most likely to appear.Is it for me?Two full days away from your hotel means you can commit to an overnight trip without cutting into other plans — the boat handles all the logistics, meals and timing, so you arrive back in time for dinner and the rest of your evening is yours.
Private Nile River Dinner Cruise: Egyptian Folklore ShowA private Nile River dinner cruise in Egypt lasting around 4 hours total, with hotel pickup and drop-off, a 2-hour sail past islands and riverside life, Egyptian buffet dinner on board, and live folklore performances including belly dancing and Tanura show. Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and one additional language with a professional guide. Children under 3 travel free.Is it for me?Choose the pair or small-group option depending on whether you're traveling as a couple or with friends—the private format means no strangers at your table, and the fixed schedule keeps dinner, the show and the return to your hotel aligned without you managing the timing.
PADI Open Water Certification in El Gouna: 3-Day CourseThe PADI Open Water Diver course in El Gouna takes three days and moves through three phases: classroom learning and videos, confined water dives in a pool-like setting, and four open water dives in the Red Sea where you demonstrate skills and earn your certification to dive worldwide to 18 meters. The course includes all scuba equipment, a live guide in English, German or Arabic, and hotel pickup; children are welcome from age 10.Is it for me?The three-day structure with pool training before open water dives suits anyone learning to dive for the first time—you build skills progressively in a controlled setting before the instructor takes you into the Red Sea, so confidence grows before you need it. If you're already certified or prefer a shorter introduction to diving, look for a discover scuba or snorkel option instead.
Giza Pyramids: Skip-the-Line Ticket & Great Sphinx AccessYou skip the entry queue and explore the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, and Valley Temple on your own schedule. Entry fees are included; you choose how long to stay and which areas to focus on. Camel rides and lunch are optional and separate. Wheelchair accessible with nearby public transport options.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see the Giza Pyramids without a group schedule or guide narration — the skip-the-line access and self-paced format mean you spend as much or as little time as you want at each attraction.
Giza Pyramids Private Tour from Cairo: Three Pyramids & SphinxYou get picked up from your hotel or airport, driven directly to the Giza Plateau, and walk past all three main pyramids plus the Great Sphinx with time to breathe at each one. The Panoramic Viewpoint gives you the shot everyone wants. If you add the Egyptologist guide, you actually learn why these structures matter instead of just photographing them. Entrance fees are separate, which keeps the base price flexible, and you're back by early afternoon unless you extend with lunch or the museum.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see all three main pyramids and the Great Sphinx without arranging your own transport, timing multiple sites, or navigating crowds—the private vehicle and fixed itinerary handle that, and the five-hour duration fits a half-day schedule or a layover.
Snorkeling Red Sea: Swim with Wild Dolphins at Sataya BaySnorkeling in the Red Sea at Sataya Bay pairs swimming with wild dolphins in their natural habitat alongside two reef sessions where hammerhead sharks, moray eels and coral gardens fill the water. Hotel pickup, a guide in your language, lunch prepared on board, snorkeling equipment and life jacket are included; the day runs ten hours from pickup to return.Is it for me?The ten-hour commitment means you lose most of a day to the activity, which suits a traveler with a full day free and no other plans in that window. If your schedule is fragmented or you want to combine this with other stops or meals in town, the length and the early start make it difficult to fit alongside anything else.
Snorkeling Marsa Mubarak: Sea Turtles & Coral ReefsA full-day snorkeling activity in Marsa Mubarak Bay near Marsa Alam, where you board a boat at the marina, descend into the Red Sea with a professional guide, and spend the day swimming with sea turtles and exploring coral reefs and tropical fish. Hotel pickup and drop-off, snorkeling equipment, lunch on board, and an English-, German-, or Arabic-speaking guide are included; the national park entrance fee is paid in cash on site.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, German or Arabic, so you follow the commentary and safety instructions in your language. Book this if you want to snorkel with sea turtles but prefer not to navigate the reef or plan the day yourself—the boat, the guide, the stops and the timing are all arranged.
Cairo: Pyramids & Egyptian Museum Day Trip from SharmYou're picked up at night and driven 8 hours to Cairo, where you tour the Egyptian Museum for 2 hours, take an optional Nile boat ride, then spend 3 hours at the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx with a professional guide. Lunch and hotel return are included, so you handle nothing except showing up and walking around.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Pyramids and Egyptian Museum from Sharm el Sheikh without arranging transport, entry fees, or timing yourself — the overnight drive and fixed schedule compress a full Cairo day into one departure, which is what makes the distance manageable.
