EGYPT
Egypt's classics.
The 15 most popular 1-day tours in Egypt. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you pay before you book.
From Hurghada, see Karnak, Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings and Memnon in a small group, with lunch and entry fees covered.
“Amr Mansoor was a great guide... he being on fast due Ramadan did not let the energy of the trip slow down... best trip ever...”
Abu Simbel day trip from Aswan with hotel pickup. See Ramesses II’s temples on a 10-hour tour, with optional guide and ticket skip.
“The trip was amazing! Pick up was smooth despite me staying on elephantine Island. Mr Hedra and guide Ahmed Abdelwahab was great and explained many things clearly that I had no idea about. Clearly knows so much about history and Abu Simbel. Highly recommend”
Fly from Hurghada to Cairo for Giza pyramids, the Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, lunch, and Khan el-Khalili shopping, plus optional camel and photo add-ons.
“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: Giza pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, lunch, and optional Nile cruise in an air-conditioned van.
“Bus was ours for the day so belongings safe on board all day. Driver Emad & Zyad very kind always stopping when we needed facilities and always accompanying us. Cold drinks free all day. Stopped at a lovely clean place for lunch which was included. Food was excellent. Our guides Sarwat & Omar were wonderful.…”
Hurghada to Orange Bay by yacht for two guided snorkeling stops, banana boat thrills, and buffet lunch, ending with beach-swing photo time.
“We had a great experience, would definitely recommend this experience. Great snorkeling locations a guides are super helpful.”
Alexandria day trip from Cairo: Kom El Shoqafa catacombs, Kom El-Deka theater, Pompey’s Pillar, Qaitbay citadel, seafood lunch.
“Really packed trip with lots to do. Our guide Dina was very good and took us around very efficiently and with a lot of information. thx”
Fly from Hurghada to Cairo for a long day: Egyptian Museum with Tutankhamun treasures, Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Nile time, and Khan el-Khalili.
“This experience was very good. The tour guide Fahmy was amazing and he looked after us. Recommend!!!”
Fly from Hurghada to Cairo for pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, lunch, and Khan el-Khalili shopping with optional upgrades.
“Great experience - very nice staff (guide and driver - thank you Mo 🙂), very good transport by 8ppl minivan and very precise timing. We strongly recommend.”
Door-to-door Alexandria from Cairo in 10–12 hours: Bibliotheca, Catacombs, mosques, harbor views, Qaitbay Castle, Montaza. Egyptologist guide.
“The only good thing about the trip was the driver (and lowkey, the guide, as well). Zero accountability, forced us into paying 10USD per person for literally nothing but an indoor nursery and a vintage train exhibition. This wasn’t even mentioned anywhere in the tour descriptiRead more”
Hurghada to Cairo for the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, and Egyptian Museum with an Egyptologist and lunch on an 18-hour day trip.
“Had a brilliant day, travelling was a bit long but when arrived Samaa was great made it worth the travelling. Very knowledgeable for such a young lady and was very nice. Definitely would go again”
Sharm el Sheikh to Cairo by plane for a fast guided sweep of the Egyptian Museum, Giza pyramids, Sphinx, and optional Nile ride.
“Such an amazing experience! The trip was incredibly well organised from the transfers to the plane and meeting our guide in Cairo. Ahmed is absolutely brilliant, we visited the pyramids, sphinx and the museum. He has an incredible knowledge of Egyptian history and cRead more”
Hurghada to Cairo by air-conditioned coach for the Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, lunch, guide, and perfume stop. From $130.
“We did this trip on our honeymoon and it was amazing!! The bus was very comfortable with free wifi, snacks and drinks included through the whole trip. The driver Ahmed was very friendly and made sure to make stops with clean toilets (all frRead more”
Private Abu Simbel day trip from Luxor with guide, skip-the-line entry, and lunch in Aswan. See the Ramses II colossi.
“my tour guide was hani. he is very good guide. transportaion was comfortable and prefect. everything was on time and clear. good food as well.”
Fly from Hurghada to Cairo for Giza, the Egyptian Museum, and Khan el-Khalili, with options like Pyramid entry and Nile felucca.
“our guide Ahmed Amner was amazing! he made the experience excellent! our driver Muhammed the driver was also amazing. it was only my husband and one other tourist which was great. trip was personal, interesting! highly recommend”
Snorkel Ras Mohamed and White Island from Sharm for $35: two reef stops, seafood lunch, and mineral-sand fun with a friendly crew.
“This was a fantastic trip. The boat was lovely, the staff were fantastic, so friendly and fun (especially Wael). They made the day so enjoyable. The snorkelling on Ras Mohamed is amazing, so many beautiful fish and coral to see. The snorkel guide was brilliant, pointing oRead more”
