Top Western Desert Full-day Tours

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.

Combine modern thrills with ancient wonders during this fast-paced all-terrain vehicle (ATV or quad bike) tour of the Giza Plateau with round-trip transfers from your Giza or Cairo address. Race across vast, sandy expanses at exhilarating speeds, and soak up views over to the iconic Giza Pyramids in the distance. This is a private tour, which means you can select your departure time and the length of your ATV ride.

This full-day private tour to Alexandria begins at the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. Beat the crowds with admission included. Journey to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina where you can examine the history of the region in this major cultural center, located next to the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. Finally, visit the popular Amphitheatre of Alexandria before traveling in comfort back to Cairo.

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 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.

Tick off some of ancient Egypt’s most celebrated attractions during this convenient half-day trip from Cairo. Most details are taken care of for you, so you can skip the hassle of planning and focus on taking in the sights. Get a close peek at the world-famous Giza Pyramids, walk through the former capital of ancient Egypt, and pose for a photo in front of the iconic Sphinx. Private hotel pickup is included from Cairo.

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.

Explore some of Egypt’s most important monuments on this full-day private tour from Cairo or Giza. See the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, the city of Memphis, which was the capital of Old Kingdom Egypt, and the Dahshur and Saqqara burial grounds with their ancient pyramids. Book a transport-only package or upgrade to add a guide, entry fees, and a restaurant lunch.

Get off the beaten track and out into some of Egypt’s most startling natural wonders with a driver who's happy to take pictures for you on this private tour. Start with Lake Qarun and Egypt’s highest waterfalls (Wadi El-Rayan) then progress to the Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan), known for its extraordinary fossils. Your package includes private 2-way hotel transfers: Upgrade to add entry fees and a restaurant lunch.

Even if you have only a short time to spare, you can still enjoy a River Nile cruise. This Nile River experience takes care of your transfers so you can simply enjoy the ambiance, views, and scenery as you glide across the river in a traditional wooden sailboat called a felucca.

Visit the Giza Pyramids, Dahshur, and Memphis on a full-day tour that combines three remarkable ancient sites, from Giza’s iconic pyramids to the atmospheric Memphis ruins. Scattered through the desert terrain at the edge of Cairo, the three destinations are hard to reach without your own vehicle, but a shared tour is a hassle-free option that's a cost-effective alternative to hiring a private driver.

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.

Experience Cairo’s highlights on a full-day private sightseeing tour to the Egyptian Museum, Cairo Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, and Khan El-Khalili bazaar. Immerse yourself in the city’s rich history and vibrant culture as you discover pharaohs’ hoards and take in views from the medieval Citadel. Your package includes 2-way private transfers from Cairo and Giza addresses: Upgrade to add a guide, entry fees, and a local restaurant lunch.

Luxor contains many of Egypt’s most standout attractions, but its long distance from Cairo makes it tricky to visit as a day trip. During this fast-paced, all-inclusive excursion, you’ll hop a domestic flight to cover the highlights of the southern city in a single day. Enjoy door-to-door transportation from your Cairo or Giza hotel and guided tours of millennia-year-old temples, plus a peek at the famous statue of Ramses the Great.

Experience the pyramids around Cairo with ease on this full-day private tour. Depart from your Cairo accommodation in a private air-conditioned vehicle and make your way to Giza, Memphis, Dahshur, and Saqqara. In the company of your guide, explore the pyramids and learn about their history.

Explore ancient Giza, the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, and the Khan El Khalili Bazaar on one convenient and affordable all-day tour. After hotel pickup, travel with your expert guide to visit the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. Check out the King Tut exhibit and other museum artifacts, and shop for brassware, leather and other fine Egyptian products at the major souk in Cairo’s historic center.

Cairo’s ancient Egyptian sites are hard to reach independently. Delve deeper into history on this private door-to-door tour of the Dahshur pyramid field, the Saqqara city of the dead, and Memphis, where the pharaohs ruled. Highlights include the Red Pyramid, the Bent Pyramid, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, and the Colossus of Ramses II. Choose between three tour grades: transport-only, transport and guide, or transport, guide, and entry fees.

Spend the day exploring Egypt's pyramids and learning about ancient history with a private Egyptologist guide. First visit the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, and capture mesmerizing photos as you pad through the desert on a camel. Then visit Memphis, Egypt's Old Kingdom capital, and Saqqara, a burial ground that's home to the Pyramid of Djoser. Your package includes a restaurant lunch and 2-way hotel transfers.

Visit the Egyptian Museum, Cairo Citadel, and Khan Al-Khalili bazaar on a full-day private tour in Cairo, including lunch. With an Egyptologist guide beside you, step back through the millennia at the atmospheric Egyptian Museum. Marvel at Tutankhamun’s gold treasures, gaze at ancient mummified animals, and peer into the faces of long-ago pharaohs at the Royal Mummy Halls. After lunch on a leafy River Nile island, visit the Mohammed Ali Mosque at the Citadel of Saladin, and barter for souvenirs at the chaotic Khan El Khalili.

See the highlights of Alexandria without the hassle of sorting out transportation or tickets by booking this private excursion, which includes admission fees and transportation. You'll visit famous attractions such as the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, the Citadel of Quaitbay, and the New Alexandria Library (closed Fridays), with a stop for an included lunch along the way.

Spend a day on the Red Sea with this private tour from Cairo to Ain Sokhna, a seaside town located about 75 miles (120 km) from the capital. You can relax on the beach, enjoy time outside the bustling city, and receive day use of a room at Dolphin Resort.

During your next layover in Cairo, skip the long wait in the airport and visit Egypt’s top attractions. Hit up downtown locations like the Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square, and tick off the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx—with plenty of time to catch your next flight. Tours include a personalized pickup with signboard at arrivals, and comfortable transfers between locations in an air-conditioned private vehicle.

Save time and money and explore ancient Giza and old Cairo on this private, inclusive tour. In the company of just your party and an Egyptologist guide, visit the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx; tour one of Cairo’s oldest Coptic churches, and shop for brassware, copper, leather, and other fine products at the centuries-old Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Includes lunch.