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15 Best Historical Tours In Egypt

Egypt's classics.

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

15 Best Historical Tours In Egypt

From Cairo: Private Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria

From Cairo: Private Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria - Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa: Three Levels, the Tri-cilium, and Roman-Egyptian Sculpture

1.From Cairo: Private Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria

Most Popular★ 4.1

Private Cairo-to-Alexandria day trip with an Egyptologist guide, Roman theater, catacombs, Qaitbay Citadel, lunch, and AC transfers.

“I had an amazing guide, Dalia, and transportation was with Khalid. The tour was overall great, Dalia was very knowledgeable and very patient with my questions. She introduced me to Kebdah for lunch which is an Alexandria street food. I felt safe and well taken cared of during the tour.”

1,155 reviews10 hoursFrom $65by Emo Tours Egypt

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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Over the Historical sites in Luxor

Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Over the Historical sites in Luxor - The 3:15 am Reality: What Early Start Feels Like

2.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Over the Historical sites in Luxor

★ 5.0

Sunrise hot air balloon over Luxor with hotel pickup, soaring 1500 feet above Thebes, views of the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut.

“The flight is fantastic and I would give 9 stars for it (not 10 as the landing was mediocre among high voltage wires and the only thing they do quickly is ask for/demand tips. Views are beautiful Highly recommended. Their logistics is a nightmare and I would give 0 stars for that. The pickup is…”

697 reviewsFrom $75.00by Nice tours

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Old Cairo Guided Walk Tour: History, Culture & Street Bites

Old Cairo Guided Walk Tour: History, Culture & Street Bites - Al-Hakim Mosque: Fatimid scale and a peaceful courtyard

3.Old Cairo Guided Walk Tour: History, Culture & Street Bites

★ 4.6

Walk Old Cairo’s best monuments with an Egyptologist guide, then snack on Cairo street food and shop Khan el-Khalili.

“Our guide Nahed was excellent. She provided fabulous information and put in contacts the history of Egypt in a very short concise manner. She was warm, friendly and very funny. She made sure everybody was having a good time and she took us to lots of really great sites, thank you very much”

633 reviews3 - 4 hoursFrom $31by OceanAir Egypt

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From Cairo: Historical Alexandria Shared Day Tour with Lunch

From Cairo: Historical Alexandria Shared Day Tour with Lunch - The 11-Hour Reality: Pickup, Transfer Time, and Comfort

4.From Cairo: Historical Alexandria Shared Day Tour with Lunch

★ 4.4

Shared day trip from Cairo to Alexandria: Kom el Shoqafa catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, Roman sites, Qaitbay Citadel, and seafood lunch.

“I had an amazing time on the Historical Alexandria Day Tour with a wonderful group of people. As a solo traveller, I felt completely safe and was partnered with like-minded people who made the day even more enjoyable. Our driver was polite, very helpful, and stopped whenever we needed short breaks. Our guide, Ayman, was…”

260 reviews11 hoursFrom $77by OceanAir Egypt

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Cairo: 3-Day Siwa Oasis Tour, Safari, Camp & Historical Site

Cairo: 3-Day Siwa Oasis Tour, Safari, Camp & Historical Site - El Alamein Military Museum: WWII in North Africa Before Desert Sleep

5.Cairo: 3-Day Siwa Oasis Tour, Safari, Camp & Historical Site

★ 4.9

Cairo to Siwa Oasis in 3 days: El Alamein WWII museum, Cleopatra’s Spring, salt lakes, desert safari, and Shali old town.

“We had an unforgettable trip to Siwa with Ahmed (our guide) and Mahmoud (our driver). Honestly, it was one of the best experiences of our lives! Both Ahmed and Mahmoud were super professional, took amazing care of us, and made sure we were always comfortable, safe and having fun. By the end of the trip,…”

80 reviews3 daysFrom $361by OceanAir Egypt

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Cairo: Egyptian Heritage Tanoura Dancing Troupe Show

Cairo: Egyptian Heritage Tanoura Dancing Troupe Show - Pickup, traffic, and getting seated without stress

From Alexandria: Full-Day Guided Tour of Historical Sights

From Alexandria: Full-Day Guided Tour of Historical Sights - Kom El-Deka: The Roman Amphitheater and the Marble-Quiet Details

3-Day Luxor Aswan and Abu Simbel Historical Sites Private Tour

3-Day Luxor Aswan and Abu Simbel Historical Sites Private Tour - A private tour that lets you breathe (a little)

8.3-Day Luxor Aswan and Abu Simbel Historical Sites Private Tour

★ 5.0

3-day private Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel tour with Egyptologist guide, first-class train, boat ride, and hotel pickup.

“Such an amazing tour! Saw so many beautiful sites and our guide Khaled was very knowledgeable, funny, and educated us on the history of Egypt. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to make their trip to Egypt even better!”

34 reviewsFrom $251.29by Luxortourguide

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Discover The Historical Mosques In Cairo

Discover The Historical Mosques In Cairo - Al-Azhar Mosque: the 970 founding that shaped Cairo

9.Discover The Historical Mosques In Cairo

★ 5.0

Private 6-hour Cairo mosque tour with hotel pickup, A/C rides, bottled water, and entry fees included. See Al-Azhar, Citadel, and more.

“Very different experience to visiting everything to do with pyramids and ancient Egypt. A totally different era with just as much history to experience”

21 reviewsFrom $45.00by Emo Tours Egypt

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Explore the history and treasures of Luxor on a full-day tour

Explore the history and treasures of Luxor on a full-day tour - Karnak Temple: the fortified-village complex that changes your scale sense

10.Explore the history and treasures of Luxor on a full-day tour

★ 5.0

Full-day private Luxor tour of Karnak, Hatshepsut, and Valley of the Kings tombs, with door-to-door pickup and bottled water.

“This is the tour to go with. For reference, this was our first family trip to Egypt, and we were traveling with two small but reasonably well traveled girls (ages 6 and 8). Let me start off with the tour operator, Mohamed. He is fantastic in every possible respect. He was knowledRead more”

21 reviewsFrom $15.00by Horus Tours In Egypt

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Full-Day Private Tour: Historic Alexandria From Cairo

Full-Day Private Tour: Historic Alexandria From Cairo - Stop 2: Bibliotheca Alexandrina—Modern Library of Alexandria, and Ticket Reality

11.Full-Day Private Tour: Historic Alexandria From Cairo

★ 4.5

Private 10-hour Alexandria day trip from Giza: Kom El-Shoqafa catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel, and Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

“I really enjoyed this trip. I thought the departure time would have been too much to handle but the trip was excellent. Nasar was very informative and I would recommend him to anyone traveling to Egypt.”

20 reviewsFrom $90.00by Egypt Direct Tours

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Valley of the Kings & Hatchepsut temple and Back into Egypt’s ancient history

Valley of the Kings & Hatchepsut temple and Back into Egypt’s ancient history - Seeing Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari: the terraces, the myth, and the politics

12.Valley of the Kings & Hatchepsut temple and Back into Egypt’s ancient history

★ 5.0

Luxor West Bank in 5 hours: Valley of the Kings tombs, Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, plus Colossi of Memnon with hotel pickup.

“My journey through Egypt's rich ancient history was made unforgettable thanks to my guide, Khaled. From the moment I embarked on this adventure, Khaled's expertise and passion for Egyptian history shone through. His knowledge about the Read more”

18 reviewsFrom $50.00by Luxortourguide

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Al Tannoura Egyptian Dance Heritage Show at Wekalet El Ghouri

Al Tannoura Egyptian Dance Heritage Show at Wekalet El Ghouri - What Al Tannoura offers beyond the spinning

13.Al Tannoura Egyptian Dance Heritage Show at Wekalet El Ghouri

★ 4.0

Hotel pickup and reserved tickets for Cairo’s Al Tannoura Sufi dance show at Wekalet El Ghouri, with bottled water and a 1-hour performance.

“Azoma from Emo Tours was my guide for this wonderful and entertaining show. Thank you for taking me on this tour and allowing me to experience your culture and heritage that evening and also ensuring my safety when crossing the chaotic Cairo streets.”

16 reviewsFrom $10.00by EMO TOURS EGYPT

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Private Day Tour Historical Alexandria from Cairo

Private Day Tour Historical Alexandria from Cairo - Stop 2: Kom el Shoqafa Catacombs (Bedrock Tombs With a Staircase Descent)

9 Days Private Historical Tour in Egypt

9 Days Private Historical Tour in Egypt - Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Saqqara Step Pyramids: Where Your Guide Matters

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