Top Cairo Archaeology Tours

Go deeper into Egypt’s rich culture and fascinating history on this private half-day excursion, which includes the chance to explore inside the Great Pyramid of Giza (Khufu Pyramid). After pickup from the Cairo address of your choice, join your guide to discover the pyramids, Sphinx, and Valley Temple, then enter the eerie tunnels of the Great Pyramid itself. Upgrade to add a camel ride and/or a local restaurant lunch.

Experience the Giza pyramids and the Sphinx hassle-free on this private tour. Depart from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and head to the pyramids. In the company of your guide, learn about the history of the area and the structures and enjoy personalized attention. Go on a camel ride as part of your tour.

See one of the seven wonders of the ancient world on this private half-day tour. Marvel at the Sphinx, a large half-human, half-lion statue, the Great Pyramid of Giza, the largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex, and more. Your package includes a guide and round-trip transfers: Upgrade to add a camel ride, entry fees, and a VIP restaurant lunch.

Get to know the Mediterranean city of Alexandria on this day trip from Cairo. Ideal for those with limited time, this private tour allows you to see all of the city's highlights, including the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Amphitheatre of Alexandria, and Pompey's Pillar, and be back in Cairo by the evening.

Witness the wonders of the Western Sahara on this tour of Ancient Egyptian civilization's most renowned sites. Discover plenty of photo opportunities with visits to the pyramids of Giza as well as the Sphinx and necropolis. Observe the valley temple at Khafre before voyaging to Menkaure. See the evolution of pyramid structure at Sakkara before journeying to Memphis City, which dates back to 3100 BC.

See the Cairo skyline after dark on a Nile River dinner cruise, and watch belly dancers and Tanoura performers take the stage as you enjoy a full buffet dinner. This evening tour includes pickup and drop-off at Cairo hotels, and combines dining, dancing, and music for a classic night on the Nile.

See the magnificent religious architecture of Old Cairo on a 4-hour, private tour that takes the stress out of navigating Cairo’s chaotic streets. Visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, the Citadel of Saladin, and the Alabaster Mosque without the hassle of finding a series of taxis between destinations, and a flexible departure time means the tour can be tailored to your schedule.

Visit El Mokattam Mountain Cave Church, or the Monastery of St Simon, on a private tour that also explores the magnificent churches of Coptic Cairo. You’ll see some of Cairo’s most important Christian sites, including the Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, the Church of Saint Barbara, and the Hanging Church, while going beyond sightseeing for a glimpse of ‘garbage city,’ a fascinating Cairo neighborhood that most visitors overlook entirely.

Many visitors to Egypt only see the Giza Pyramids, but you can explore some of the less-visited pyramids on this half-day tour to Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis. Avoid the hassle of haggling for transport and benefit from an Egyptologist’s expertise as you tour the Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid at Dahshur, and Memphis, once the capital of ancient Egypt. Upgrade to add lunch.

Visit Cairo’s religious landmarks on a private tour of the city’s Coptic, Islamic, and Jewish highlights. Discover Abu Serga, explore the Church of Saint Barbara, see the gilded icons that adorn the Hanging Church, and enter the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Admire Cairo’s most important mosques and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Upgrade to add an Egyptologist guide, entry fees, and a restaurant lunch, either in the city or beside the Nile.

Without a guide to shoo away the street hustlers, downtown Cairo can be an oppressive experience. Discover the city at its best on this private door-to-door adventure to Old Cairo. First, immerse in Cairo’s multicultural heritage at the ancient Hanging Church, the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Next, explore its medieval Islamic glories at the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque.

Embark on a day tour of Cairo that takes you to the Egyptian Museum (where you can see King Tutankhamun’s golden death mask and more than 120,000 other antiquities); the Saladin Citadel of Cairo, where you can see the Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha; and Khan el-Khalili, a bustling market in the center of Islamic Cairo.

Discover the cave churches in El Mokattam Mountain on a 3-hour day-trip from Cairo, and discover the remarkable monastery of St. Simon the Tanner. Travel through ‘garbage city,’ home to the mostly-Coptic Zabbaleen trash collectors, learn how the churches were carved into the rock and see the site where the Virgin Mary is believed to have appeared. 

Make the most of even limited time in Egypt on an activity-packed full-day tour of Cairo, the ideal choice for first-time visitors on a time budget. You’ll benefit from the insider knowledge of an Egyptologist guide as you travel between top Cairo attractions such as the Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum in air-conditioned comfort. Plus, an included camel ride and lunch make for a seamless experience.

Travel between the Cairo Airport and your hotel in style and comfort with this private transfer service. A representative will be waiting for you right outside the exit gate with a sign bearing your name, ready to take you to your hotel. Your driver will also monitor your flight in case of delays.

Immerse yourself in ancient Egyptian culture with a full-day tour of the pyramids and city sights from Cairo or Giza. Start the day at the Giza’s pyramids, and get sweeping views of the desert from the foot of the mysterious Sphinx. After a local lunch, take in the collections of rare artifacts at the Egyptian Museum, and see the exhibit celebrating King Tutankhamun. Finish your day browsing vibrant displays of brass, antiques and handicrafts at the iconic Khan El Khalili bazaar before returning to your hotel.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Cairo with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at the Cairo airport, and relax on the journey to your hotel or private residence in the city or Giza plateau area. These private vehicles can accommodate up to eight passengers.

Delve into Islamic Cairo—the area of the city with the most Islamic sights—without any worries about transport or getting lost on this half-day private tour. Soak in the bustling scenes as you travel between the sites by private car, and visit the Saladin Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque, Khan El Khalili bazaar, and more; all with a guide to provide background and insight not obvious if exploring alone.

Escape Giza’s persistent hawkers and enjoy two other ancient sites as well on this private full-day tour from your Cairo or Giza hotel. Learn about ancient Egypt from your private guide as you admire the three pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, and cruise the desert on camel-back. Then go deeper on visits to ancient Memphis and the Saqqara burial ground. Enjoy your Egyptian lunch in a traditional restaurant.

Experience the Nile aboard a traditional boat, the Felucca. Our relaxing tour begins at the pier in Cairo. Enjoy classic regional cuisine on board, while cruising one of the world's longest rivers. This sailing excursion concludes with a trip to Cairo Tower before your return to your hotel.

Alexandria is at least 11-12 hours round trip from Cairo so it pays to use your time effectively. Make the absolute most of those precious hours on this door-to-door tour that covers the library, the Roman Amphitheater, the corniche and harbor, the site of the lighthouse, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Montazah Palace Gardens, Stanley Bridge, the Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, El Nabi Daniel Mosque and many other stops.

Cover more top Cairo attractions in less time on a private sightseeing tour that lets you tick off top Egypt attractions—including the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, and the city’s old market—on a private tour. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle helps you stay cool and cover more sights in less time, while a private guide gives you undivided attention.

Celebrate an evening in Cairo with a glittering 2-hour dinner cruise along the River Nile, with round-trip private hotel transfers. Travel to the riverside by private, air-conditioned minivan, and step aboard an elegant cruise boat, festooned in beautiful lights. Soak up the soft breezes and Cairo’s bright lights from the top deck as you glide by illuminated skyscrapers, bridges, mosques and other landmarks. Then, sit down to a delicious buffet dinner as you enjoy a colorful programme of folkloric entertainment, from sequinned belly dancing shows to whirling ‘tanoura’ shows.