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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Abu Simbel Guided Tour from Aswan: Ramses II Temples VisitIf you want to see Egypt’s ancient wonders up close—and hear stories you won’t find in guidebooks—this Abu Simbel tour is for you. You’ll get expert insights, easy travel from Aswan, and time to really soak up this world-famous site without any hassle.
Hurghada Grand Aquarium Entry Ticket with Hotel PickupHurghada Grand Aquarium entry ticket includes admission to the aquarium's freshwater and saltwater exhibits plus the open-air zoo, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The tour runs 3 to 4 hours and a live guide speaks English, Spanish, French, German and additional languages. Children from age 3 are welcome.Is it for me?The hotel pickup means you don't need a car or a taxi negotiation at the curb—the guide meets you and handles the drive, so if you're staying in Hurghada without transport, the whole day is already arranged.
Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple in Aswan: Egyptian myths brought to lifeThe sound and light show at Philae Temple in Aswan is an evening tour with hotel pickup that uses narration, lighting and multimedia to tell the stories of Goddess Isis and God Osiris. The temple itself was relocated stone by stone in the 1960s after centuries of seasonal flooding, and the show reveals its form and majesty through the restored site. Entry, transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle and a live guide in your choice of language are included; the whole evening runs about two hours.Is it for me?The show is narrated and you watch it unfold—no walking a trail or climbing ruins yourself, just moving through the lit temple as the story plays around you. Choose this if you want the myths and history of Philae without the physical demands of a daytime archaeological tour, or if an evening experience suits your Aswan schedule better than a morning one.
Snorkeling with Dolphins in Marsa Alam: Sataya ReefSnorkeling with dolphins at Sataya Reef near Marsa Alam combines two ways of seeing the Red Sea: a 90-minute semi-submersible cruise through coral walls and towers viewed from an air-conditioned platform 3 meters below the surface, then a 30-minute guided snorkel in open water where you swim alongside spinner dolphins in their natural habitat. The reef depth ranges from 5 to 40 meters, so beginners and advanced snorkelers both find their level. Hotel pickup and drop-off, snorkeling guide, equipment, life jacket, lunch and refreshments are included; the full outing runs about 10 hours.Is it for me?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or a way to reach the boat — the driver collects you and handles the return, so the day works whether you're staying in Marsa Alam or passing through without transport.
Hamata Island snorkeling from Marsa Alam: Three islands, one daySnorkel three islands within Hamata National Park off Marsa Alam, starting from Hamata Port with a boat, guide, snorkeling gear and life vest. The day runs eight hours and includes hotel pickup from Marsa Alam, lunch, and coffee or tea. The guide speaks English, Italian or German depending on the departure you choose.Is it for me?Book this if your group speaks English, Italian or German and wants the guide's commentary on what you're seeing — the language is set at checkout, so everyone in your party hears the same guide. The eight-hour day is long enough for three separate snorkeling stops but short enough to fit around other plans in Marsa Alam.
Egyptian Museum & Felucca Ride Cairo: Guide, lunch, Nile sunsetA full-day tour of Cairo combining the Egyptian Museum—home to over 250,000 artifacts including Tutankhamen's tomb collection—with a traditional felucca sail on the Nile River. A local guide leads the museum portion, lunch at a local restaurant is included, and hotel pickup and drop-off bookend the day. The felucca may be replaced with a motorboat if wind conditions require it.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Cairo or Giza without a car and want the museum and the Nile both in one day—the guide, the lunch, and all the transfers mean you show up at your hotel in the morning and the logistics are already solved.
Snorkeling Mahmya Island from Soma Bay: Sabina Reef & lunchSnorkel Sabina Reef on a day trip from Soma Bay Marina with a NASCO Tours guide, boat transfers, full snorkeling gear and lunch included. The guide speaks English, French, German or Arabic. Pickup from your accommodation is included, and you return to Soma Bay by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided snorkel day with meals and gear included; skip it if you plan to visit multiple reefs or need more than one site's worth of underwater time.
Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show: Ancient History After DarkThe Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show is an evening tour in Luxor where you walk through the illuminated temple complex while recorded narration in English recounts the rise and fall of ancient Thebes. Hotel pickup, private air-conditioned transfer, bottled water and an English-speaking representative are included; you choose whether to add the entrance ticket at checkout. The show runs roughly two and a half hours from pickup to return.Is it for me?Choose this if you prefer a guided walk with narration over exploring independently—the English commentary and lighting design work together to frame what you're seeing, rather than leaving interpretation to you.
Hurghada Grand Aquarium: Red Sea Marine Life & Underwater TunnelYou get flexible entry to Hurghada Grand Aquarium with access to the underwater tunnel, Red Sea marine exhibits, and interactive displays at your own pace. No guide, no group timing, no rush — you choose how long to spend in each zone. Entrance and taxes are included; the site is wheelchair accessible and designed for families with young children or strollers.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting a self-paced indoor activity in Hurghada without a guide, fixed schedule, or time pressure — families with young children, stroller users, and travelers with mobility needs find it straightforward because the layout is flat and the timing is entirely yours.
Karnak Temple Luxor: Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio GuideYou skip the entry queue with a mobile QR code, then explore Karnak Temple on your own schedule with a downloadable English audio guide. Walk through the 134-column Hypostyle Hall, the Sacred Lake, and temple sanctuaries without a fixed itinerary or guide rushing you along. The ticket is valid during all opening hours, so you choose when to arrive and how long to stay.Is it for me?Book this if you want to explore Karnak Temple without waiting in the entry queue or following a guide's schedule—the mobile QR code and audio guide mean you arrive, walk straight in, and move through the site at whatever pace suits you.
Hamata Island snorkeling day trip from Marsa Alam with lunchA full-day snorkeling trip from Marsa Alam to Hamata Island and two neighboring reefs, with boat transport, a guide in multiple languages, all snorkeling equipment, lunch on board and hotel pickup included. The boat departs around 10 a.m. and returns by late afternoon, stopping at Syal Island, Shawaret Island and Um El Sheikh Island for roughly 45 minutes of snorkeling at each site. Nature reserve taxes are an optional add-on at checkout.Is it for me?Book this trip if you want to snorkel multiple reefs in one day without managing the boat schedule, the lunch or the transport — everything is arranged and timed so you just show up and swim.
Snorkel with Dugongs and Turtles in Marsa AlamSnorkel with dugongs and turtles in Marsa Alam on a full-day guided activity that includes three snorkeling sessions, a 25-minute boat ride to Marsa Mubarak, lunch and snacks onboard, and expert guides who prioritize safety and conservation. Children from age 6 are welcome; guides speak English, Spanish, Italian, German and five other languages.Is it for me?The full eight-hour day and three snorkeling sessions demand moderate fitness and comfort in water, so it suits snorkelers who can handle sustained activity and want time to rest between entries rather than a quick half-day trip. Small groups and expert guides mean you move at a pace that keeps animals calm and lets you observe without rushing, which matters if you came for genuine encounters rather than a checklist of sightings.
Parasailing in Sharm El Sheikh: Glass Bottom Boat & Tube RideParasailing in Sharm El Sheikh combines three water activities—glass bottom boat, tube ride and parasailing—in a single eight-hour day with private transportation and a guide. You start with a boat ride to see the coral reefs beneath the surface, then move to tubing and parasailing over the same water. Minimum age is 15; you can parasail solo or with a friend.Is it for me?The guide speaks your language, which matters when you're getting safety instructions before parasailing and tubing—choose this if you want the briefing and the commentary in English, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or another of the five languages offered, so you understand what's happening before you're in the water.
Sound & Light Show at Philae Temple from AswanAn evening sound and light show at Philae Temple in Aswan takes you through the legends of Goddess Isis and God Osiris with multimedia presentations and a live guide narrating as you walk the temple grounds. The show reveals how the temple was moved stone by stone in the 1960s to escape the Aswan dam flooding. Hotel pickup and return transfer are included; entry fees are optional at checkout.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to experience Philae Temple's history through storytelling and light rather than a daytime walk—the evening show and narration reveal the temple's legends and restoration story in a way a self-guided visit cannot.
Grand Egyptian Museum Tour Cairo: Private Guide, TutankhamunA private guided tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo includes hotel pickup, entrance fees, and a qualified Egyptologist guide for four hours. You move through the museum's collection at your own pace, seeing the complete Tutankhamun collection, the hanging obelisk, King Ramses II statue, statues of King Senusert, the Ptolemaic king and queen, the Victory column of King Merenptah, royal regalia, and the grand atrium. Transport is by air-conditioned minivan with WiFi; the guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and four additional languages.Is it for me?The four-hour pace works best if you want a guided introduction to the museum's highlights rather than a full day of independent exploration. The private guide means you move at your own speed and can ask questions about what you're seeing, which is different from walking the galleries alone or joining a large group.
Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show 75-Minute Evening ExperienceThe Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show in Luxor is a 75-minute evening event where the ancient ruins light up with projections and music that narrate the history of Egypt's pharaohs. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with a live guide in English who walks you through the illuminated temple complex and ends the show at the Great Sacred Lake. The experience runs after sunset, so you arrive as daylight fades and the lights take over.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling solo or with a small group and want an evening activity that doesn't require arranging your own transport—the pickup handles the logistics, and the guide's English narration means you follow the story without prior knowledge of the temple or ancient Egypt.
Luxor Temple Night & Karnak Sound Light Private TourA private evening tour in Luxor combining a self-paced visit to Luxor Temple by night with the one-hour Karnak Sound & Light Show, a shared spectacle of lights and narration. Private hotel pickup and air-conditioned transfers are included; you choose whether to start with the temple or the show. Tickets to both sites and an English-speaking driver are part of the booking, and the itinerary works for solo travelers, couples, families and groups up to eight.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see both temples lit up at night without arranging separate transport or buying tickets at each gate—the private car and fixed itinerary mean you move between sites smoothly and the evening holds together. Choose the morning or afternoon departure time that fits your schedule, and pick your group size to get the best rate for your party.
Karnak Temple Entry Ticket Luxor | Self-Guided 4000-Year HistoryYou enter Karnak Temple on the east bank of the Nile and move through the complex at your own pace, exploring the Great Hypostyle Hall with 134 columns, sacred courtyards, towering statues, and hieroglyph-covered walls. Your ticket includes entry and photo access; most visitors spend 1.5 to 3 hours inside. The site is wheelchair accessible, and you're free to spend as long as you want in front of whichever part holds you.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to spend time with ancient Egyptian history without a group or a schedule — the self-guided format means you control the pace and can return to whichever part of the temple holds you longest.
Valley of the Kings Luxor: Skip-the-Line & Audio GuideYou skip the entry queue with a fast-track ticket, choose any three of the eleven open tombs, and listen to a downloadable audio guide on your phone as you move through the decorated burial chambers. Upgrades let you add Tutankhamun, Seti I, or the West Valley's lone tomb if you want more. The valley is open 6 AM to 5 PM, and most visitors finish in a morning.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see the major tombs without waiting in the entry line and prefers moving at their own pace with an audio guide rather than following a group. The skip-the-line access is what makes an early start actually useful.
Saqqara Step Pyramid tour from Cairo: Private pickup and entryA private tour from Cairo or Giza to Saqqara includes hotel pickup, entry to the Step Pyramid complex, and five hours to walk the site's ceremonial courtyards, ancient tombs and ruins on your own pace. You choose whether to add a live guide in English, Spanish or Arabic; bottled water and air-conditioned transport are included either way.Is it for me?Book with the guide if you want context for what you're seeing—the history and the architecture make more sense when someone explains them. Without the guide, you get the site and the freedom to spend your five hours exactly as you want, which suits travelers who prefer to wander and absorb at their own rhythm.
