EGYPT
Egypt’s best days out.
The 15 most-booked private tours in Egypt, with prices, run times and who to book through. The trips worth building a day of your trip around.
Private Giza tour with an Egyptologist, hotel pickup, Great Sphinx and pyramids, plus a short camel ride near the plateau.
Most Popular
A half-day Giza tour with AC pickup, skip-the-line entry, and standout pyramid and Sphinx photos, plus expert guiding for $30.
“Ahmad Hamdi was the greatest tour guide We’ve ever met and his knowledge, the way he makes you understand the history is just beautiful. Friendly tour and very good one, recommended %100”
Private day trip from Cairo to ancient Alexandria: Roman theatre, catacombs, Citadel, mosque, and lunch with AC pickup.
“Both the guide and the driver were very friendly. Nezrine gave me a lot of time to take photos and she let me borrow money to buy souvenirs while i left my wallet at the van. Same with the driver, Ismael, very patient and friendly; and he bought water for me because the shop only…”
Half-day Hurghada city tour with El Mina Mosque, St. Shenouda Church, fishing village, marina, and market shopping. Shared or private.
“Hisham was amazing. Very knowledgeable & excellent tour.”
Private 8-hour Cairo tour to Giza pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and Khan el-Khalili, with lunch and hotel transfers.
“My girlfriend and I booked the tour, and Mohammed was our guide. He was absolutely world-class, taking plenty of time to ensure we had the best experience possible. His extensive knowledge and passion for the area really stood out, and he answered all our questions thoroughly. Everything was handled quickly and with perfect organization, making…”
Private full-day tour of Cairo Citadel, Old Cairo churches and synagogues, plus Khan el-Khalili shopping with an Egyptologist guide and lunch.
“Our guide possessed an impressive depth of knowledge about Cairo’s history, which made the tour both engaging and easy to follow. He was also wonderful at taking photographs of my mother and me, capturing the experience beautifully. Lunch was the highlight of the day, offering an authentic taste of Cairo that we thoroughly enjoyed. I…”
A full Luxor day from Cairo by flight: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, Luxor Temple, plus a felucca ride and lunch.
“Adam was very nice tour guide. Our flight to Luxol was delayed around 5hours, but he made the trip very special one in short time.”
Shop Cairo’s Old City markets and Khan el-Khalili with a private guide, bartering help, historic gate walks, and hotel pickup in 3 hours.
“Mostafa was a brilliant guide. He was friendly, knowledgeable, patient and funny 😁. My wife, daughter and I enjoyed his company walking round Khan El Khalili market and the mosques in the area. He was especially helpful in negotiating prices and explaining the history. The vehicle was comfortable and a good driver. I highly recommend…”
Private speedboat from Hurghada with pickup, snacks, snorkel gear, Giftun Island stops, and dolphin chances.
“TLDR: We can recommend it and we’d go again anytime. Amazing… Best day we ever had in Egypt. . We booked a 9:00 4-hour duration . Before the trip: The communication was smooth and they replied in a few minutes . Transfer: Nice guy, good AC in the car . Boat: It was only 4…”
Private Luxor to Abu Simbel day trip with guide, skip-the-line tickets, and lunch. See Ramses II’s four statues.
“Ahmed Achraf was a great guide. Very informative. - Lewis”
Private felucca on the Nile with hotel pickup in Cairo and Giza, a guide, bottled water, and a peaceful 1-hour sail for $15.
“Excellent day from pick up to return from the Nile river on a traditional felluca boat ride. Both Fahad the guide, Hisham driver were friendly kind and helpful. Fahad even treated us to sugar cane drinks at the end of our tour which were delicious. 💯 recommend to other Travellers, excellent value, responsive reliable and…”
Private 4-hour Aswan tour with an Egyptologist guide: Philae Temple by motorboat, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the High Dam.
“Our tour with guide Ahmed Faheem was very nice and enjoyable. He is extremely knowledgeable and explained everything clearly, which made the experience even better. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting”
Private Abu Simbel day trip from Aswan with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned car, skip-the-line entry, and time to explore.
“We were greated by the driver Nasr, and a representative of Nile Tours, which was very reassuring. Nasir drove well, provided us with a lot of information about the local area we were driving through, and also stopped in a very nice location to and from Abu Simbel. The car was also very comfortable, allowing…”
Private 5-day Egypt highlights with flights: Giza pyramids with an Egyptologist, sunrise Luxor balloon, Nile cruise temples, and Alexandria.
“Mohammed Wagih is an amazing tour guide. He helped us explore the pyramids of Giza, which was a fantastic experience. He is patient and knowledgeable. Overall, we had a great day in Egypt.”
Private Egyptologist day trip to Alexandria from Cairo: Kom el Shoqafa catacombs, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and Qaitbay fort plus lunch.
“Our driver Amr & our guide Rewen were brilliant, I wasn’t feeling 100% & they really looked after us, loved the history, the sights, great tour, we drove from Cairo so long way & Amr was great”
From the Giza plateau to the Red Sea reef, every place and every way to see it.
