Egypt · HISTORICAL TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 10 historical tours 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.”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Luxor with hotel or cruise pickup, flying about 450m high above the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut.
“Amazing.. synchronized launch of 21 hot air balloons.. Wow !!! All was so easy, hotel pickup, boat trip with coffee across the Nile, car to launch site.. Just do it ;)”
Old Cairo walking tour with Bab al-Futuh, mosques, Bayt al-Suhaymi, El Moez Street, Khan el-Khalili, plus koshary or Egyptian pie.
“Haisam (Hytham) was hands down the best guide. We wish we could’ve had the chance to book more tours with him. He really explains wells and shares his knowledge. His Spanish is really good. We loved the experience!”
Small-group day trip from Cairo to Alexandria with catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, Roman sites, Qaitbay Citadel, and a seafood lunch.
“Our historical day trip to Alexandria, Egypt was fantastic from beginning to end. The entire tour was very well organized, with a smooth and efficient process that made the experience completely stress-free. We visited Alexandria’s most important historical sites, and everything was perfectly timed without feeling rushed. The transportation was comfortable, and the itinerary was thoughtfully planned to cover a lot while still allowing us to enjoy each location. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a well-structured, enjoyable, and informative Alexandria day tour.”
Cairo to Siwa Oasis in 3 days: El Alamein WWII museum, desert 4x4 safari, Cleopatra’s Spring, salt lakes, Shali city, camp BBQ.
“Excellent tour with great activities and very good organization. Special thanks to our guide Ahmed who contributed to making the experience smooth and fun. Definitely recommended!”
Whirl through Cairo’s night of Tanoura music and spinning skirts at the 16th-century Wekalet El Ghouri arts center, with door-to-door transfer.
“We had some time before the start, so we were given a tour of the Islamic district. The car we traveled in was also comfortable. We had a very enjoyable time.”
Guided day through Alexandria’s Roman theater, catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, and Qaitbay Citadel, with lunch and pickup.
“Excellent guide - really knowledgeable and engaging. Driver great and transport comfortable. Nice balance of things to visit and pace good. We only had one day in Alexandria and we felt we managed to see the most notable points of interest. Would definitely recommend.”
3-day private Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel tour with an Egyptologist guide, first-class train Luxor to Aswan, and Philae boat ride.
“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!”
Private Cairo mosque tour with hotel pickup, A/C transfers, entry fees, and guided visits to Al-Azhar, Sultan Hassan, Amr, Muhammad Ali, and Al-Rifa’i.
“Youssef was a wonderful tour guide. We loved all the temples that we visited along with two churches and a synagogue, because we had the time, and they were close by. Youssef was extremely knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the faiths, different from ours, aRead more”
Private Luxor day tour with Karnak, Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings tombs, and hotel pickup, plus bottled water and an Egyptologist.
“I recommend especially those who does not have enough time to travel. They arrange effectively and nicely so I can travel smoothly without any stresses”
Temples, reef, sand or city — pick the shape of the day and go.
