Top Cairo In the Air

Sail down one of the world's most famous waterways as you discover top attractions in southern Egypt. During this multi-day cruise from Aswan to Luxor, you'll disembark for guided visits to the region's most iconic sites, including Kom Ombo, the Valley of Kings, and Philae Temple. Tasty onboard meals are included, plus a personalized pickup from the airport, train station, or your Aswan hotel.

Travel from Aswan to Luxor down one of the world’s most iconic rivers during this small-group, four-day Nile cruise. Enjoy Egyptologist-led tours of top sights in both locations, from the Temple of Philae and Kom Ombo to the Valley of the Kings. VIP tours include onboard evening entertainment, a tour of Abu Simbel by private vehicle, and a hot-air balloon ride over Luxor.

Discover royal tombs and regal temples on this 4-day Nile cruise, with an overland visit to the Abu Simbel Temples and a sunrise balloon trip over Luxor. Exploring with an Egyptologist guide, see Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, the Temple of Horus, the Valley of the Kings, and so much more. Your package includes transfers, guiding, the hot air balloon, a carriage ride and nine meals: entrance fees are at your expense.

Pack more of Upper Egypt into less time when you join this Aswan-Luxor cruise, which includes a motorboat trip to a Nubian village, a hot-air balloon ride over ancient Luxor, and the Abu Simbel Temples. It’s a lively affair, with entertainment every evening, perhaps a belly dance show, a galabia party, a Nubian night, or a disco: please note that entrance to the sites is at your own expense.

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.

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.

Experience Egypt’s iconic pyramids by riding a camel across the Giza Plateau on this half-day tour from Cairo with an Egyptologist guide. Take in the most important sites, from the three pyramids to the Great Sphinx, Valley Temple, and Solar Boat Museum, then pause for a classic Egyptian lunch in a nearby restaurant. Enjoy the chance to explore at your own pace, with a personal guide that tailors the itinerary to your interests.

Experience Cairo’s very best on a private, full-day tour that takes in ancient sites, artifacts, and a bustling bazaar. Ride a camel through the sand beside the soaring pyramids at Giza and go toe-to-toe with the enigmatic Sphinx. Pause for lunch before visiting the Egyptian Museum and explore the stunning collection of artifacts, mummies and royal treasures with your guide. Then continue to the Khan el Khalili bazaar to browse vibrant displays of fabrics, handicrafts, and antiques.

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.

Discover some of Egypt’s greatest antiquities on a private Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis day trip from Cairo. With an Egyptologist guide, visit Giza to view the pyramids, Great Sphinx, and Valley Temple. Then, devote the afternoon to Saqqara and Memphis. Behold Saqqara’s age-old Step Pyramid of Zoser and scour the ruins of ancient Memphis, including its fallen statue of Ramses II. As this is a private tour, feel free to ask your guide to tailor the itinerary around you. Lunch, snacks, and hotel pickup and drop-off are all included.

Get up close to the major pyramids of Dahshur, Saqqara and Giza on this private 2-day tour, led by a qualified Egyptologist. Then see the sights of Cairo, including the antiquities of the Egyptian Museum, the Cairo Citadel and Coptic churches, and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar. You’ll ride a camel on the Giza Plateau, watch the Sound & Light Egypt show at the Giza Pyramids, and enjoy two delicious lunches.

Combine ancient history and off-roading on a half-day, private tour of the Giza Pyramids, including a quad bike ride through the desert. This guided tour includes round-trip transport in an air-conditioned van, quad biking, and a camel ride, and offers the chance to explore the Giza Pyramids with an Egyptologist guide.

View the ancient pyramids and relics of Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis in one day with your own Egyptologist guide. Start at the Giza Pyramids and mysterious Sphinx before continuing to Saqqara to admire Djoser’s step pyramid and visit some Old Kingdom tombs. Later, explore the open-air museum at Memphis, home to statues, sphinxes, and other remnants of what was Egypt’s oldest capital. Your package includes lunch and round-trip transfers.

Avoid crowds and enjoy a more personalized experience with this private tour to the Pyramids of Giza, Dashur, and Memphis. In the company of an Egyptologist guide, learn about the history and mysteries of these world-famous sites and enjoy a camel ride around the pyramids.

Facing a long wait at Cairo Airport between flights? Make the best use of your time with a private half-day tour to Giza. Your private Egyptologist guide will help ease you through airport procedures before whisking you to the Giza Plateau to see the world-famous pyramids. Take in the massive ancient tombs and Great Sphinx, enjoy a camel ride and visit the Valley Temple, the nearby ancient mummification complex. Afterward, refuel with an included Egyptian lunch before returning to the airport for your outbound flight.

Witness the Giza pyramids, the Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili bazaar on this full-day tour of Cairo, with a private Egyptologist guide. See the ancient pyramids and Sphinx at el-Giza; and discover the mysteries that surround these age-old monuments. Visit the atmospheric Egyptian Museum to see the treasures of Tutankhamun, including his gold death mask and coffins. Then, finish with time at the colorful Khan el-Khalili bazaar to barter for bargains. Enjoy a flexible itinerary that can be tailored to your interests, and upgrade to enjoy lunch during your tour.

Make the most of every precious hour in Cairo with this comprehensive private tour from Cairo or Giza hotels. Skip having to hire cabs on the day, and enjoy a prebooked tour of the ancient highlights in and surrounding the city. Admire the Giza Pyramids, see the antiquities at nearby Memphis, and view the age-old Saqqara and Dahshur pyramids, all with commentary from your Egyptologist driver-guide. Admissions and lunch included.

Hop on a camel for a 30-minute ride—included with this private half-day tour. Gain from the expertise and personalized attention of an Egyptologist as your guide to the Giza Plateau. Enjoy photo ops of the Great Sphinx and the Great Pyramid at Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Lunch and hotel transport by minivan are included.

Go beyond Cairo's most visited sites and see the Dahshur pyramids, Saqqara, and Memphis: an ancient city and two of its necropolises. Admire Djoser’s distinctive step pyramid and the ‘Bent’ and ‘Red’ Pyramids at Dahshur; stand beside the millennia-old colossus of Ramses II; and follow the footsteps of pharaohs as you explore an open-air museum of statues. Your package includes private door-to-door transfers; upgrade to add a guide, entry fees, and a local restaurant lunch.

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.

See some of Egypt’s lesser-known pyramids on a private day trip from Cairo. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, hear about the ancient pharaohs and their burial grounds from your guide as you journey south to the necropolis of Dahshur. View the Red Pyramid and extraordinary Bent Pyramid here, and then explore the ruins of Memphis, once Egypt’s capital. Inspect the broken relics, columns and giant fallen statue of Ramses II, before continuing to Saqqara. Here, see the famous Step Pyramid of Zoser, Egypt’s oldest stone structure, before returning to Cairo.

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.

Escape from the hustle of Cairo and relax along the beach in El Ein Sohkna on the Red Sea on this full-day, private tour. Swim, enjoy the sun, or sit in the sand or a beach chair under the shade of an umbrella. Enjoy day use of the 4-star, beachfront Dome Marina Hotel. Snacks throughout the day, lunch, and a Cairo hotel pickup and drop-off are included.