Egypt Day Tours
Egypt day tours
See the highlights in a single day.
Short on time, on a stopover, or on holiday by the Red Sea? Our day tours take you to Egypt’s great sights and bring you back to your hotel the same day. Every tour below runs privately, with your own Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned vehicle, from hotels in Cairo and Giza, Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh.
From Cairo & Giza
Pyramids, museums and old Cairo.
Pyramids & Sphinx
The three Giza pyramids, the panoramic viewpoint and the Great Sphinx in a few hours. Ideal for a layover or a first morning.
View tourGrand Egyptian Museum
A guided visit to the GEM and Tutankhamun’s treasures, with hotel transport and admission.
View tourPyramids & Egyptian Museum
The Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, then the historic Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, with lunch.
View tourPyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum
The most popular combination: the pyramids in the morning, the GEM in the afternoon.
View tourPyramids, Saqqara & Memphis
From the Step Pyramid of Djoser to the Great Pyramid, with the ancient capital of Memphis and lunch.
View tourCitadel, Old Cairo & Khan El Khalili
The Citadel and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, the churches of Old Cairo, lunch and free time in the bazaar.
View tourArriving by plane and wondering how to get to Giza? Read our guide to getting from Cairo Airport to the Pyramids.
From the Red Sea
Luxor and Cairo from your beach hotel.
Private Luxor day trip
The Valley of the Kings and the temples of ancient Thebes, back at your Hurghada hotel the same evening. Read what you need to know before you go.
View tourCairo by flight
An early flight to Cairo for the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, then back to Sharm El Sheikh the same day.
View tourCairo overnight
Prefer a slower pace? Spend a night in Cairo and see more without rushing.
View tourOur guide to the Cairo day trip from Sharm El Sheikh explains the timings.
Why book with us
A private day, planned properly.
- Your own guide. An Egyptologist who explains the sites at your pace and answers your questions.
- Your own vehicle. Private, air-conditioned transport with pickup and drop-off at your hotel.
- Clear inclusions. Each tour page lists exactly what is included, such as entrance fees, lunch or water.
- Realistic timing. Routes are planned around Cairo traffic, opening hours and the midday heat.
Choosing a day tour
Which tour should you pick?
Only a few hours?
Take the half-day Pyramids and Sphinx tour. It fits around a layover or an afternoon flight.
One full day in Cairo?
Combine the Pyramids with the Grand Egyptian Museum. It is the best overview of ancient Egypt in a single day.
Two days or more?
Add Saqqara and Memphis, the Citadel and Khan El Khalili, or look at our 3-day Cairo & Giza tour.
Staying on the Red Sea?
From Hurghada, Luxor is the closer and easier day trip. From Sharm El Sheikh, Cairo by flight is the fastest option.
Questions
Day tours FAQ.
Are your day tours private?
Yes. The day tours on this page run privately for your party, with your own guide, vehicle and driver.
Do you pick up from my hotel?
Yes. Tours include pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Cairo or Giza, or in Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh for the Red Sea tours.
What is the best time of day to visit the Pyramids?
Early morning, soon after opening, when it is cooler and quieter. In summer this makes a big difference.
Can I visit the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum on the same day?
Yes. They are close to each other, and our full-day tour combines both.
Is a day trip from Hurghada to Luxor worth it?
For most travelers, yes. It is a long day, but you see the Valley of the Kings and the great temples of Thebes without changing hotels.
Plan with us
Tell us your date. We plan the day.
Send us your date, your hotel and what you want to see, and we will confirm the right tour and a clear price.