Egypt · FULL-DAY TOURS IN CAIRO
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 full-day tours in Cairo worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing worth knowing before you commit.
Private day trip from Cairo to historical Alexandria with expert guides, Roman ruins, catacombs, Citadel views, and included lunch.
“Amazing! It was the highlight of our trip in general because of the best tourguide mahmout and the best driver. The price was really good for what we saw and food was delicious.”
A 6-hour Old Cairo day mixing Islamic and Coptic icons, included lunch, and real market time at Khan el-Khalili, with smooth hotel pickup.
“The tour was doing perfect 👌 Heba is an amazing guide, shared with us her knowledge about the culture of Egyptian people, Muslims and Crsitians too, that is the main point of the tour … thank you for everything an see you next time !”
Private Cairo day trip to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, plus Memphis and Saqqara, with camel ride, quad safari, and lunch.
“Perfect start to finish! Nice Tours put on an excellent tour for us. Marena was in contact over WhatsApp to organise the pickup and was incredibly helpful throughout. Our driver Mohamed and in particular our guide Fadiyah were wonderful during the whole day. We did not get any pressure whatsoever to visit the classic tourist perfume/papyrus shops, we were given plenty of time to explore the sites and never felt rushed. The value of this tour is second to none as well, with the camel ride, ATV experience and lunch included alongside all the site visits. Highly recommended!”
Private Luxor day trip from Cairo by plane with pickup, lunch, and guided stops at Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, Luxor Temple.
“Michael, the tour guide and George the driver are an absolute gem! They made the entire trip enjoyable, informative, relaxing and worry-free. From the get go, the pickup and communication is smooth, and Michael is very upfront with the plans - the itinerary, the duration, distance and time of travel, and gives you room to prep yourself of what’s to come. The most commendable part is, he knows what are the timing of the tourist crowd and he plans accordingly to give you the best comfort (example : visit to the outdoor Queen Hatshepsut temple early in the morning, when the crow picks up, we visited valley of the kings…”
Private full-day Cairo tour to Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis with an Egyptologist guide, lunch, pickup, and basic entrance tickets.
“The tour was properly paced, starting with Memphis then Saqqara then Giza. Marwa (our guide) was excellent. She provided good context and history on all our stops. I appreciated her ability to manage vendors, locals and other tourists. She is also very witty and funnRead more”
A full-day Cairo tour linking Saqqara, Memphis, and Giza, with an Egyptologist guide, air-conditioned transport, included tickets, and hotel pickup.
“Excellent trip. Amir the guide explained everything about the places very well. Driver drove very smoothly. They took care to arrange water at intervals given the sheer heat of the day. The coordination prior to the trip by both Aya & Amir was also prompt, and all directions were shared in advance. Highly recommend this tour, and other tours that this tour operator company runs.”
Private El Fayoum day trip from Cairo with 4x4 desert sandboarding, Wadi El Rayan waterfalls, Wadi Al-Hitan fossils, Magic Lake, and lunch.
“Tour was really good and guide was very helpful. The trip overall was easy going and not to stressful.”
Shared Giza tour with hotel pickup, a guided walk around the pyramids and Sphinx, plus time for photos and a camel ride, starting 8:00am.
“It was a great trip, I stayed in Giza hence I had to pay a little extra for the pick up and drop off but it was fine. My guide was Miriam and she was lovely, she explained well in English as to some historical facts about Pyramid and Sphinx in not too overwhelming way. The camRead more”
Full-day Cairo tour from Sharm El-Sheikh to see Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Tahrir Museum with an Egyptologist guide and lunch.
“Sarwat was a really helpful and knowledgeable I’d completely recommend this excursion . Really good day out”
Private 8 hour tour from Cairo or Giza to the Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum, with an English Egyptologist and tickets included.
“We travelled as a family of 4 on private tour. Pick up from hotel in Cairo Heliopolis and Mohammed our guide for the day joined us when we were close to Giza. Extensive knowledge of the guide was very helpful and couldn’t have made the day any better. We visited the pyrRead more”
Private 6-hour tour in Cairo of Coptic and Islamic highlights, including Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, key mosques, and Khan el-Khalili.
“Driver was fantastic, very accommodating, and friendly. I'd recommend this to anyone that asked and will 100% use this company again”
Private Cairo full-day tour with a personal Egyptologist, Giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili tea, plus a free 15-minute camel ride.
“Mui bien!! Everything is perfect! Whatever I mentioned and places I want to visit were accomplished. Noureedin is so knowledgable, greatly helped us in this customized tour. Mango our professional photographer took good pics. And Mahmoud our driver, good! Overall, the tour went smoothly and perefectly executed”
Full-day Cairo tour to Giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Tahrir Square and Khan el-Khalili, with pickup and private guide options.
“Absolutely amazing experience! We had Nehad as our tour guide and she is beyond amazing. She brought the pyramids to life with her explanation, and did a really good job at the Egyptian museum. She really took care of us and helped us whenever we needed somethingRead more”
Full-day Cairo tour with an Egyptologist: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, and Dahshur, with hotel pickup, lunch, and mobile tickets.
“Ahmed Rafaat was our guide around Giza and Saqqara. He was knowledgeable of the various sights and took great photos of our family. I would recommend him as a tour guide around Cairo and Egypt!”
Full-day Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El-Rayan waterfalls from Cairo, with Lake Qarun birdlife, Roman-era portraits, felucca ride, and lunch.
“Henry was our excellent guide on our trip to the Fayoum area which is about 80 km south west of Cairo. Away from the hustle and bustle of Cairo we could appreciate the comparative peace and quiet of the area as well as the many impressiRead more”
Temples, reef, sand or city — pick the shape of the day and go.
