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Top Egypt Day Trips & Excursions

Private day tours with your own Egyptologist — the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, Luxor’s temples and tombs, Abu Simbel, Alexandria and the Red Sea. Hotel, port or airport pick-up, entrance fees included.

2 – 12 hoursPrivate guide & vehicle6 citiesDaily, any dateEntrance fees included
Top Egypt day trips categories

Choose your city

Every tour starts from your hotel, cruise ship or airport in that city.

Cairo & Giza
Cairo & Giza tours

Pyramids, Sphinx, GEM, Old Cairo

15 tours · from $40
Luxor
Luxor tours

Valley of the Kings, Karnak, balloon rides

6 tours · from $40
Aswan
Aswan tours

Abu Simbel, Philae, Nubian villages

6 tours · from $30
Alexandria
Alexandria tours

Qaitbay Citadel, Bibliotheca, catacombs

3 tours · from $45
Hurghada
Hurghada tours

Red Sea reefs, desert safari, Luxor trips

6 tours · from $50
Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh tours

Ras Mohamed, Sinai, Cairo by air

6 tours · from $40
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Plan it right

Day trip essentials

Full day or half day?

Pyramids + GEM needs a full day; Saqqara, Coptic Cairo or Luxor’s East Bank fit in half a day.

Start early

8 am pick-ups beat the heat and the crowds at the Pyramids and the Valley of the Kings.

Hotel, port or airport pick-up

We collect you wherever you are — including cruise ports and Cairo airport for layovers.

Tickets included

All entrance fees in the program are prepaid; add-ons like the Great Pyramid interior are optional.

Private Egyptologist

Licensed, English-speaking (other languages on request) — no groups, your own pace.

Combine days

Two or three day tours in a row are cheaper than booking separately — ask for a bundle.

Price guide

What does a day tour cost?

Per person, private tour based on two travellers. Larger groups pay less per person; solo travellers on request.

TypeFrom / personExamples
Evening shows2 hours$25Sound & Light at the Pyramids or Karnak
Half day3 – 6 hours$35Luxor East / West Bank, quad bikes, Saqqara
Full day8 hours · lunch$65Pyramids + GEM, Coptic & Islamic Cairo, both banks of Luxor
By flight12 hours$90Luxor from Cairo, Cairo from Luxor or Hurghada

Children: under 2 free · 2–5 years 25% · 6–11 years 50%. Christmas, New Year and Easter +25%.

How it works

Book in three steps

  • 1Pick a tour and send your date, hotel and group size — on the form or WhatsApp.
  • 2We confirm the guide and price within minutes. No payment needed to hold most tours.
  • 3Your Egyptologist meets you at the lobby with a name sign. Pay on the day or in advance.
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About Egypt day trips

Egypt day trips, explained

Egypt day trips and excursions offer a perfect opportunity to discover the country’s most iconic highlights, even if you have limited time. Visit the legendary Pyramids of Giza and marvel at the enigmatic Sphinx, then continue your journey to the remarkable temples of Luxor and Aswan. Each tour is thoughtfully crafted to combine ancient history with authentic local experiences, from exploring vibrant markets to enjoying the beauty of the Nile.

With expert guides, comfortable transportation, and chances to taste traditional cuisine, these excursions ensure a smooth and unforgettable day discovering Egypt’s treasures. All day tours are private — your own Egyptologist and air-conditioned vehicle — with hotel pick-up in Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh, and can be booked for any date of the year.

FAQ

Day trip questions

Private. Every excursion comes with your own Egyptologist guide and vehicle, picked up from your hotel, cruise ship, airport or port.
Cairo tours start from $35 and Luxor tours from $25 per person. Full-day tours with the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum are around $70 – $120; long-distance trips by flight (Cairo ⇄ Luxor) from $380.
Yes — a 12-hour tour by air: morning flight, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak and Luxor temples with lunch, evening flight back.
Yes. We collect shore-excursion passengers in Alexandria, Port Said, Safaga and Sokhna, and layover travellers directly from Cairo airport.
Guide, private transport, entrance fees to the sites in the program, bottled water and, on full-day tours, lunch. Tipping, drinks and optional extras (camel ride, inside the Great Pyramid) are not included.
24 hours is enough for most Cairo and Luxor tours; book tours by flight, hot-air balloon and Abu Simbel a few days ahead.