8 Luxury Day Trips in Egypt Worth Booking

1.VIP Luxor Day Tour from Hurghada, Small group the top operator

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 980 reviews · from $130Our pick

Leave Hurghada before dawn for Luxor with driver Ahmed and a professional guide such as Said. Visit Karnak, three Valley of the Kings tombs, Hatshepsut’s temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Expect a long day, a small group of up to 30, buffet lunch, Wi-Fi, snacks, and an optional longer Nile boat ride.

“Had a fantastic time on my recent excursion with Driver Ahmed and Tour Guide Said. Ahmed was an excellent driver, ensuring a safe and comfortable journey and making sure that we arrived before the crowds, number 1, which he was very proud of!!! Said was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the history and culture of ancient Egypt. Be prepared for speed walking in the Egyptian heat though and a lot of pestering by locals but all in all I would highly recommend this excursion to anyone visiting Egypt 😉”

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2.VIP Day Trip to Cairo by Bus with Top Tour operators

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 739 reviews · from $130

Leave Hurghada before dawn with a driver such as Ahmed, then meet a Cairo guide such as Mamdouh or Shrouq for the Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids, and Sphinx. Lunch, snacks, hotel transfers, and a perfume workshop are included. A Nile boat ride is optional for about €10.

“Really great experience. Ended up only being 4 of us so felt very private and enjoyable. The mini bus is small, but loaded with snacks, free WiFi and Aircon. Ahmed is very welcoming and accommodating. As there weren't too many of us, I manRead more”

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3.Snorkeling Day Trip To White Island And Ras Mohammed By VIP Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · from $35

Set out from Sharm el Sheikh at 8 a.m. for an eight-hour boat day at Ras Mohammed National Park and White Island. You’ll snorkel with guides, see coral and tropical fish, enjoy lunch and drinks onboard, and return with hotel transport. Bring cash for the park fee and rent equipment if needed.

“The snorkeling sites were good and White Island was a good experience. The staff was friendly and looked as if they had a great time. The food was good and plentiful.”

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4.VIP Private Day Tour Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara Pyramids

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $19

Spend about eight hours exploring Giza, the Great Pyramid, Khafre, Menkaure, the Sphinx, Saqqara, and Memphis. A private Egyptologist guide and private car keep the day flexible. Check the entrance-fee and camel-ride details before booking, since the inclusions are not fully consistent.

“Oh, yes you do want to take this tour! Old Coptic Cairo is fascinating and the churches are beautiful. Our guide was so knowledgeable and our driver knew no fear as he maneuvered his way through the chaos of Cairo. We would take this tour again in a minute.”

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5.VIP Day Trip Coptic Orthodox Church and Islamic Cairo old mosques

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $19

Spend four hours with a private guide and vehicle visiting Salah El Din Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque, Khan el-Khalili, and Coptic Cairo. Guides such as Sayed and Rania have been praised for clear explanations and friendly service. Lunch and some entry fees cost extra.

“Guide messaged us less than a hour before out your saying there was no guide, just driver. We stated that we wanted a guide as were unfamiliar with churches and mosques. If we just wanted to go to place to piece, taking pictures we would have ordered an UBER at a fraRead more”

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6.Vip Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Gem Museum, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $15

Meet an Egyptologist guide at your Cairo or Giza hotel, then visit the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Grand Egyptian Museum in a private air-conditioned vehicle. A camel ride and lunch are listed as included, but confirm camel fees before departure.

“My goal was to see the pyramids and museum and that was met. But what i found unpleasant was that i thought the camel/horse ride was already included in my trip but nope i was asked to pay 20usd. I purposely chose to”

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7.VIP Cairo Day Trip Coptic Orthodox Church & Islamic Old Mosques

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $19

You’ll visit Old Cairo’s Hanging Church, Abu Serga, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Church of St. George, then continue to Salah El Din Citadel and Muhammad Ali Mosque. Private pickup, bottled water, and transport are included. Add an Egyptologist guide and entrance fees if preferred.

“Mi guía Eman fue la mejor guia que tuve en mis tours por Cairo/Giza! Su español es muy bueno y dio explicaciones muy detalladas de los lugares a los que fuimos. Hicimos todas las paradas del recorrido, nos ayudó a tomar fotos y nos fue amable de llevarnos a joyería donde compramos cartuchos y a tienda de especies. Ojalá Viator diera la opción de poder seleccionar a el guía!”

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8.VIP Half Day Tour Giza Pyramids ,Great Sphinx and Cairo Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $14Best value

You get private hotel pickup, an Egyptologist guide, and transport to Giza for the Great Pyramids and Sphinx. The published plan also includes a two-hour Egyptian food experience. Confirm whether the evening light and sound show and entrance fees are included, since the details are not fully consistent.

“Fantastic experience with guide Ehab and our driver Osama. We saw everything in the Pyramid area and had a lovely day! Guide Ehab allowed us enough time to roam around the area and go into the pyramid. Absolutely breathtaking, in spite of it being the second time for Read more”

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