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15 Best Half-Day Tours In Egypt

Egypt's classics.

The 15 most popular half-day tours in Egypt. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you pay before you book.

15 Best Half-Day Tours In Egypt

From Cairo: Half-Day Tour to Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

From Cairo: Half-Day Tour to Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx - Giza Plateau: Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure, and the Views That Make It Click

1.From Cairo: Half-Day Tour to Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

Most Popular★ 4.6

A fast, guided half-day from Cairo to Giza: Khufu’s pyramid, the Sphinx, and great photo spots, with hotel pickup and an Egyptologist.

“We spent a half-day at the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx with Germine, and honestly, it was a highlight of our trip. Germine was a perfect guide. She explained the history clearly and gave us space to actually enjoy the site. You can feel that she truly knows and loves what she’s sharing. The…”

2,891 reviews5 hoursFrom $50by OceanAir Egypt

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Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: Half-Day Private or Group Tour

Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: Half-Day Private or Group Tour - Giza Pyramids Visit: Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos in a Focused Route

2.Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: Half-Day Private or Group Tour

★ 4.4

Half-day Giza Pyramids and Sphinx tour from Cairo or Giza with air-conditioned transport, guide photos, and entry fees included for about four hours.

“the guide was quite knowledgeable about the pyamids but his talent was taking pictures. I was first picked up and everyone was told to be ready at 8:00am I was picked up at 8:45 and I the rest of the people were eating over an hour longer. the way back was also delayed and we…”

1,424 reviews4 hours - 2 daysFrom $30by Emo Tours Egypt

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Cairo Guided Half-Day Tour of Giza Pyramids and Sphinx

Cairo Guided Half-Day Tour of Giza Pyramids and Sphinx - Your Egyptologist guide: what you’ll get (and why names show up)

3.Cairo Guided Half-Day Tour of Giza Pyramids and Sphinx

★ 5.0

Half-day small-group guided tour of the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx with hotel pickup, Egyptologist explanations, and optional entry tickets.

“I didn’t realize that I had booked a private tour. When Amir showed up at my hotel in Cairo and announced that he would be my guide for the tour. But I thought I’m here to see the Pyramids so it doesn’t matter if I go alone or with a group. Amir was super nice…”

339 reviewsFrom $40.00by OceanAir Travels Egypt

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Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Private Half-Day Tour

Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Private Half-Day Tour - Pickup and Cairo traffic: the difference between stressful and smooth

4.Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Private Half-Day Tour

★ 4.6

Private 5-hour tour of Old Cairo and Khan el-Khalili: Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and churches, plus bazaar shopping.

“We really enjoyed this tour! Our tour guide Sara, and our driver Mahmood were friendly and explained the sites to us. Everything was well organized, and touring the city was an adventure! I highly recommend this tour.”

251 reviews5 hoursFrom $55by Saladino Tours - Egypt

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Private Half-Day Tour To Giza Pyramids And Sphinx

Private Half-Day Tour To Giza Pyramids And Sphinx - Giza Plateau routing: what you’ll learn around Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos

5.Private Half-Day Tour To Giza Pyramids And Sphinx

★ 4.4

Private half-day to Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx from Cairo or Giza: A/C transfers, entry fees, a guide, and pro photos.

“It was a wonderful tour, our guide was a lovely local woman who knew her way round and looked after us really well. Her English was really good and she takes great photos. If, however, you get offered to go to a papyrus museum afterwards, I recommend skipping it as it's just a gift shop.”

210 reviews4 hoursFrom $55by Egypt Nile Felucca

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Half-day Tour in Churches of Cairo

Half-day Tour in Churches of Cairo - Stop in Coptic Cairo: Saint Sergius, Saint Barbara, and the Old-City Feel

6.Half-day Tour in Churches of Cairo

★ 5.0

Small-group church tour in Cairo: Coptic Cairo highlights, the 7th-century Hanging Church, and the Cave Church in Mokattam Hills.

“Our guide, Moses, was excellent. His English was very good and you could tell he was well educated. He took time to answer our questions as well as giving us Egypt's history, in addition to our Coptic tour where we visited the Cave Church and the Hanging church and 2 more. He bought us water,…”

207 reviewsFrom $40.85by Deluxe Travel

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Aswan: Philae Temple Guided Half-Day Group Tour

Aswan: Philae Temple Guided Half-Day Group Tour - The motorboat ride to Philae: the part your photos can’t fake

Half-Day private Tour to Dahshur Pyramids, Memphis & Saqqara

Half-Day private Tour to Dahshur Pyramids, Memphis & Saqqara - Memphis’s Alabaster Sphinx: the warm-up stop that sets the tone

8.Half-Day private Tour to Dahshur Pyramids, Memphis & Saqqara

★ 4.5

Private 5-hour tour from Cairo to Dahshur, Saqqara and Memphis: Bent and Red Pyramids, Djoser’s step pyramid, plus transfers.

“Our tour started with the guide asking why we booked so early, nothing is open (7am), I assumed if the time is given as an option, it would be open; not so. The tour was very average, not much excitement from the guide, spent time on his phone. Be warned, this compaRead more”

181 reviewsFrom $8.00by EMO TOURS EGYPT

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Half-Day Private tour to Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx

Half-Day Private tour to Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx - Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure: Why the Guide’s Intro Changes Everything

9.Half-Day Private tour to Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx

★ 4.5

Private 3-hour Giza Pyramids and Sphinx tour with hotel pickup, an Egyptologist guide, and photo time. Pyramid interior optional at extra cost.

“Very knowledgeable and extremely professional guide. We couldn't have been happier with the service. Throughout the tour Mohammed made sure our needs were addressed. Highly recommended!”

181 reviewsFrom $95.70by South Sinai Travel

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Cairo: Private Half-Day Local Market and Souq Tour

Cairo: Private Half-Day Local Market and Souq Tour - El Ghorya Market and Gamalia Street: Your Day Starts With Real City Energy

Private Half-Day Tour to Karnak & Luxor Temples From Luxor

Private Half-Day Tour to Karnak & Luxor Temples From Luxor - Stop 1: Luxor pickup time that sets your rhythm

11.Private Half-Day Tour to Karnak & Luxor Temples From Luxor

★ 5.0

Private half-day Karnak and Luxor temples tour with an Egyptologist, lunch, and hotel pickup; entrance tickets are extra.

“Asma Saber has been very patient with me to explain what is a very long period of history at both Karnak and Luxor temples. There is a lot to learn here but I have enjoyed the day and Asma's company.”

165 reviewsFrom $40.00by Nice tours

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Luxor: Half-Day Tour to Karnak & Luxor Temples

Luxor: Half-Day Tour to Karnak & Luxor Temples - Karnak Temple: the Hypostyle Hall effect (and the Ramses II moment)

12.Luxor: Half-Day Tour to Karnak & Luxor Temples

★ 4.3

Private 4-hour Luxor tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples with an Egyptologist guide, lunch, and East Bank pickup and drop-off.

“Our guide Romany Hanna was very knowledgeable and friendly. Gave us lots of really interesting information and knew all the best places for a photo! Food at lunch was amazing.. very tasty!Hope to see you in the UK for your tour of Oxford university! Highly recommended tour and guide!”

133 reviews4 hoursFrom $60by Nice Tours

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Private Half-day: Dendera Temple From Luxor

Private Half-day: Dendera Temple From Luxor - Pickup, timing, and a calm half-day plan that fits real life

13.Private Half-day: Dendera Temple From Luxor

★ 5.0

Private half-day from Luxor to Dendera Temple for Hathor and the zodiac ceiling. A/C pickup, licensed guide, admission included.

“Our tour guide was Hany Yassen and our drive was driver Mustafa. The driver waS the best we had in eygpt, very smooth driving and polite. Hany was very good. He was knowledgeable, funny and good with the camera - would definitely recomRead more”

132 reviewsFrom $70.26by Reflections Travel

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Half-Day Cairo Sightseeing Tour to Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx

Half-Day Cairo Sightseeing Tour to Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx - From your hotel to the plateau: air-conditioned convenience

14.Half-Day Cairo Sightseeing Tour to Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx

★ 4.2

Half-day Giza tour with an Egyptologist guide: Great Pyramid of Khufu, Chephren’s Sphinx, and Valley Temple—hotel pickup included.

“Our guide, Abdul Salaam was very timely, knowledgble, kind, courteous, and efficient. His English was perfect. We enjoyed his insights into the pyramids and their history. We loved the papyrus shop in addition to seeing the listed attractions. This tour is definitely worth doing when in Cairo.”

121 reviews3 hoursFrom $47by Egypt Excursions Online

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Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx: Private Half-Day Tour

Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx: Private Half-Day Tour - Chephren and Mykerinos: Seeing the Differences Up Close

15.Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx: Private Half-Day Tour

★ 4.5

Private 4-hour Giza tour with an Egyptologist: Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx, Valley Temple, hotel pickup, skip-the-line entry.

“We were collected on time from our hotel and taken for breakfast on our last minute request. Abo was very welcoming and friendly from the beginning and this did not change. Once at the Pyramids in Giza we were given an in depth history lesson and wonderful tour. Abo is an excellent photographer and we…”

101 reviews4 hoursFrom $65by Saladino Tours - Egypt

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