EGYPT
Egypt’s best days out.
The 15 most-booked half-day tours in Egypt, with prices, run times and who to book through. The trips worth building a day of your trip around.
Half-day tour of Giza’s pyramids and the Sphinx with an Egyptologist guide, A/C hotel transfers, and time for photos and viewpoints.
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A half-day Giza tour with AC pickup, skip-the-line entry, and standout pyramid and Sphinx photos, plus expert guiding for $30.
“This activity was brilliant! Our tour guide Osama was amazing. He was friendly, knowledgeable and took great care of us. Osama knew all of the best photo spots and took lots of photos for us. I would 100% recommend a tour with him. His experience as a tour guide is very impressive!”
Private half-day in Cairo’s Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili. See Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and two historic churches.
“Mr Hassam and Mr Ahmed were brilliant both as the tour and our driver respectfully. From the beginning, I was introduced to the many facts of Cairo and Egyptian History, with swift transport from a convenient location. Taught Arabic words to get my by and of the rich culture in the city, I had an…”
Private half-day from your hotel to the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, with A/C transfers, guide-led history, and photos in about 4 hours.
“Great tour, Pierre was a very friendly guide. It was impressive to see the piramids, had a blast”
Half-day Nile boat ride to Philae Temple with hotel pickup, an English guide, and UNESCO’s rescue story for the Temple of Isis.
“Abdro was an excellent informative guide, helping us to understand the history of Philae Temple. would definitely recommend”
Cairo markets, Khan el-Khalili, and Kushari in one 4-hour private tour with door-to-door transfers and expert bargaining help.
“Today marks our final day in Egypt, and we spent it exploring the local market. Our guide,Hamad, along with his assistant Abdul, arrived bright and early, displaying remarkable patience throughout the day. He first inquired about our interests and what we hoped to purchase. With a wealth of suggestions, he attentively waited as we browsed,…”
Half-day private tour of Karnak and Luxor Temples with an Egyptologist guide, skip-the-line tickets, and lunch in Luxor.
“We had an amazing day in Luxor, visiting the Karnak and Luxor temples, made even more special by our incredible guide, Demiana. She was truly exceptional from start to finish – so kind, patient, passionate, and extremely knowledgeable. Her explanations were clear, insightful, and engaging, bringing the history of these ancient sites to life. You…”
Half-day Nubian Village tour from Aswan with Nile motorboat ride, colorful homes, local crafts and tea. Shared pickup, $20.
“Our trip to the Nubian village was absolutely wonderful, thanks to our guide Mustafa. He was extremely kind, patient, and knowledgeable about the Nubian people, their history, and daily life. He gave us plenty of time to enjoy the village at our own pace and made the experience truly special. Mustafa’s friendly and professional attitude…”
Half-day Giza tour with an Egyptologist, hotel pickup, Khufu and Chephren pyramids, plus the Sphinx. Entrance fees extra.
“Ackmed is an amazingly kind person and a very patient guide that allowed us to really take as much time as we wanted without making us feel rushed. His relaxed demeanor made a busy day less stressful and we also learned facts about the pyramids that we never knew before.”
A private 4-hour Egyptologist tour of Giza’s pyramids, Great Sphinx, and Valley Temple with skip-the-line access and hotel pickup.
“Our tour was phenomenal. Our guide was amazing. He made sure he thoroughly educated and explained every detail about the pyramids and what to expect and made us feel so comfortable. We took amazing pictures and he was an expert on the right angles and poses to do to get the most memorable pictures and…”
Private half-day Pyramids tour in Giza with an Egyptologist, photographer, and about an hour camel ride, plus hotel pickup.
“It was amazing Ramy and Sofi were incredible- very kind patient and knowledgeable. Will definitely recommend”
Private half-day trip from Hurghada to El Gouna with a lagoon cruise, Abu-Tig Marina stroll, and panoramic views from El Gouna Tower.
“We had an amazing tour to El Gouna with our excellent guide Hisham. He went out of his way to make it a pleasant experience. We visited the tower at the Golf club, had a great boat ride, with extra view of Moevenpick, and enjoyed a good lunch. He took great photos. He even helped…”
Shared half-day from Luxor to Dendera’s Temple of Hathor with Egyptologist guide, skip lines, and lunch included.
“Dendera Temple is wonderful! Our guide was fantastic telling US all about this incredible tour! I recomendo!”
Private half-day Giza Pyramids tour with hotel pickup, Egyptologist guide, Valley Temple and Sphinx photo stop, plus a free camel ride.
“Gamal la nostra guida è stata oltre che molto preparata anche simpatica e coinvolgente nell’esperienza alle Piramidi, dove abbiamo trovato una perfetta organizzazione sia della struttura sia della compagnia del tour. Il mezzo con cui ci sono venuti a prendere era pulito e aria condizionata perfettamente funzionante. Consiglio questa esperienza a chiunque venga al Cairo.”
Private half-day East Bank tour of Luxor Temple and Karnak with an Egyptologist, skip lines, AC transport, and entry fees included.
“I don't think it's worth the money, I didn't feel entirely comfortable with my guide and I think he scammed me with the lunch, he ordered for me chicken and juice for $15 usd. I don't recommend this tour, there are better ones.”
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