EGYPT
Egypt’s best days out.
The 15 most-booked 1-day tours in Egypt, with prices, run times and who to book through. The trips worth building a day of your trip around.
Small-group Luxor day trip from Hurghada: Karnak, Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings, Memnon, optional Tutankhamun. Lunch and tickets included.
Most Popular“This trip is amazing, got to see all the things that I wanted to see. Guide Christine Isaac was very nice and helpfull! She answered all the questions that both I and the group had.”
Visit Abu Simbel from Aswan with hotel pickup, a long but smooth AC ride, and time inside one of Egypt’s great UNESCO temples.
Fly from Hurghada for a full-day Cairo hit: Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, lunch, and Khan el-Khalili shopping.
“Mohammed Amin was very knowledgeable and made the trip very enjoyable he’s expertise really made the trip amazing. Definitely recommend”
Hurghada to Cairo day trip for Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, lunch, and optional Nile boat, priced at $93.
“The tour was extremely well organised, the day flowed really smoothly giving plenty of time for each activity. Ahmed the tour guide was very knowledgeable and just amazing all round. He really made the day special, always going above and beyond, making sure we were comfortable at all times and had plenty of water and…”
Hurghada to Orange Bay on a luxury yacht with two guided snorkeling stops, buffet lunch, and banana boat rides for $26.
“Everything was fine. Just maybe more time on Orange bay.”
Cairo to Alexandria in one packed day: Roman theater, Kom el Shoqafa catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel, plus seafood lunch.
“We had an excellent day in Alexandria! We were picked up from our hotel early in Cairo, then drove 3hrs up to Alexandria with a stop for a break. It was an excellent drive up and down. Our guide met us in Alexandria and kicked off the tour. The highlight was the Catacombs which were…”
One day in Cairo from Hurghada by plane. See Giza, the Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Karnak, Hatshepsut, lunch, and Khan el-Khalili.
“We booked this tour and we were guided by Ahmed Hassan, who was exceptional! A great sense of humour, good knowledge and helpful advice on a personal level. The museum aspect and the pyramids were fantastic. Ahmed made it a truly unforgettable experience. Thank you Ahmed!”
Hurghada to Cairo day trip: Giza pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple and Egyptian Museum, with guide, tickets and lunch for $93.
“The trip to the Pyramids and the camel ride was really good, I would recommend it to anyone. Our tour guide was Zee, he was really good and very knowledgeable about everything from the Pyramid to the museum. Great guy Zee.”
Private Luxor to Abu Simbel day trip with guide, skip-the-line tickets, and lunch. See Ramses II’s four statues.
“Hani was a very informative and kind tour guide! We greatly appreciated having him! Mohammed our driver was so sweet and kept the car cool and quiet while we slept for the long drive.”
Fly from Hurghada to Cairo for a full-day hit list: Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili, plus optional Nile felucca.
“Wow what an excellent trip! We had a 5 and 2 year old and we didn’t need to think about anything other than enjoying the day. It was exhausting day but it was so well organised and we got to see so much! Thank you”
Hurghada to Luxor in one long day. See Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Memnon, and Karnak with an Egyptologist guide for $99.
“Huda was an excellent tour guide in Luxor! Very knowledgeable about Valley of Kings, Karnak Temple and Hatshepsut Temple, explained everything clearly and made the history interesting. The driver was very safe, punctual, and the car was clean and comfortable. The whole trip was well organised and stress-free. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Luxor.”
Cairo day trip to Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis with skip-the-line entry, red and bent pyramids, lunch, and a private guide.
“Fantastic day! Amira was a fantastic guide. She had great patience and calmness with us. Very officiant and polite. Great knowledge on the sites we saw too. With the driver waiting for us everywhere. Thank you so much!”
Private door-to-door Abu Simbel day trip from Aswan with an English-speaking guide, skip-the-line entry, and lunch in about 9 hours.
“Good communication. Great guide in Abu Simbel. Adjusted to my needs to incorporate changes in itinerary. Would book again. Safe driving.”
Hurghada to Cairo in one long day to see Giza’s pyramids, Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum, with an expert guide and lunch.
“My daughter and I enjoyed the trip despite the fact that it is a long drive. But we had plenty of time at the pyramids and the sphinx. We also chose to go up the great pyramid, which I would recommend even though it is a large empty room with a sarcophagus. The food itself…”
Hurghada to Cairo day trip with an Egyptologist: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili, lunch. $63.
“The tour certainly exceeded our expectations! We were given a wonderful guide, Ahmed Zaki, who explained everything in a very engaging and understandable way. He is a very kind and intelligent man, and it's clear he's knowledgeable about Egypt, its monuments, and the pyramids. He also showed us the best photo spots and took photos…”
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