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Cairo’s an ancient city that also happens to be a modern metropolis—it’s one of the biggest cities in the Middle East and has the traffic and noise issues to prove it. But as long as you’re not looking for solitude, Cairo—the City of the Thousand Minarets—is a splendid place to explore Egyptian history and culture. (Editor's note: Our list was compiled before political unrest prompted many countries to issue travel warnings for Egypt. If you're currently planning a trip to Egypt, please consider the risks and monitor your government's travel alerts.)
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1. Day Trip to Alexandria (Archeological)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Join us in this trip to explore the beautiful city Alexandria "The bride of Mediterranean" You will visit the archeological places in the city and our tour guide will tell you many things about this amazing city
Inclusions: All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, Expert tour guide, All Service charges & taxes
Exclusions: Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary, Food and drinks
Reviewed By B-S-G-PA
Amr was our guide when we visited Luxor. He is hands down the most knowledgable, enthusiastic and passionate guide we had the privilege of meeting on our entire trip! He never rushed us, was obviously so happy to discuss and share his knowledge the entire day, and was so open to sharing his love and respect of his incredible country. His suggestion to first visit Karnak temple was amazing; we had it all to ourselves! With Amr, we saw the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Hatshupset Temple and the Temple of Deir El Bahari), as well as the East Bank (Karnak and Luxor Temples). We must have asked him hundreds of questions, but he always had an interesting fact to share, accompanied by a smile! We would 100% recommend Amr, and are so grateful to have had him show us around his home! Please, when you do this tour ASK FOR AMR! :) You will not be disappointed! His direct number is +20 100 339 0255. Honestly, contact him if you would like the most in depth, historically accurate and INCREDIBLE experience ever! Thank you Amr!
2. EGYPT 8 Days Cairo,luxor,Aswan,abu simbel,balloon,Nile Cruise from Cairo airport
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
See all that Egypt has to offer on a week-long private excursion from Cairo. See the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. take a Nile River cruise from luxor to Aswan. stop at the Abu Simbel, Komombo, Karnak and Edfu temples; and learn about Egyptian history and culture. Enjoy a worry-free excursion with all accommodation, transportation, and most meals taken care of. the great pyramids,valley of the kings and so much more with an Egyptology tour guide. Enjoy sun set and sun rise while cruise sail above the river Nile which has many secrets you can be one of a lot who desire to find out some of these secrets. enjoy the highlights of Aswan and Luxor. Feast on buffet lunches, dinners, and breakfasts on board a 5-star ship. Take it easy with door-to-door transfers from and to Cairo airport. visit the fabulous temples of abu simbel. experience the life trip in luxor hot air balloon our target to make sure that you have unforgettable memories during your stay in Egypt
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, a/c transportation , door to door transfers from and to Cairo airport, hot air balloon trip in luxor, the great pyramids&valley of the kings and so much more as in itinerary, 2 nights at 3 stars hotel in Cairo with breakfast (available to upgrade), A/C first class seated train tickets(sleeping train or flight are available upon your request), 3 nights on 5 stars cruise board with all meals start with lunch end with breakfast , horse and carriage, all sites which mentioned in program, handling fees , abu simbel tour from Aswan, Egyptology tour guide, taxes and charges, Shopping tours during the tour, Meet and Assist upon arrival & Departure , Aswan tours, west and east banks of luxor
Exclusions: entrance fees(around 85 us dollars per person for all the sites), tipping
Reviewed By V1131IQnicolew
It’s the first Time we travelled in Egyptia ans especially with your agency we were grateful to have.
3. Full Day Tour in Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshour with Lunch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This journey will take you to the depths of ancient Egypt, when legendary kings had marked the beginning of the architectural revolution in the history of mankind! First, we will explore the glorious Saqqara; it is where the first freestanding structure in the history of architecture ever took place! Then, we’re going to have a breath-taking insight of the oldest capital of Egypt, Memphis. Afterwards, explore Dahshur ,where the first attempt of a true pyramid’s construction has seen failure and success. This tour is provided by the only Egyptian winning best guide in the world and the other guides are as much skillful. Locally based company, no third parties. No adds on & all payments stays within the local community with customer support 24/7. We are Pioneers in offering new experiences for small groups. Experts in connecting you with people and places you visit .
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance fees to all mentioned above visiting sites., Lunch served in a local restaurant. , Bottled water throughout your trip., Private expert Egyptologist.
Exclusions: Gratuities, Extra expenses,entering inside the step pyramid 150 L.E,bent pyramid,the red pyramid ,noble tombs, Drinks, Camel Ride
Reviewed By Roderic B
I’ve been to Egypt three times, I met one of the owners (Sem Sem) of The Egypt Tour Specialists when I traveled several years ago with him on a group tour for a big international company for which he served as both a manager and a guide. When I reached out to him for help planning my last trip, I discovered that Sem Sem had started his own company. I knew I wanted to hire him and no one else, but he insisted I get quotes from other companies before booking with The Egypt Tour Specialists. This was a first for any travel company! We worked out an itinerary, and Sem Sem handled everything from there. I included the temple of Abydos which Sem Sem assured me he would do his best to arrange, but could not guarantee as Egypt has a rather complicated permit system for anyone going off the beaten path. We did not know if we would be able to do Abydos until literally the evening before as the government has the right to yank the permit for any reason at any time. As this was during Covid and I was a solo traveler, my permit received extra scrutiny. We made it! It was only after that Sem Sem told me about the offices he had to visit, the fees paid, and the numerous phone calls made over weeks to make this happen. Any other company would have just said it is too complicated, expensive, and logistically difficult. The Egypt Tour Specialists knew it was important to me and made it happen even though it would have been more profitable and easier to just have insisted on doing something else. This was the best of all three trips I have taken. Just some of my unforgettable memories are entering the step period at Saqqara (It had been closed for a number of years and had just reopened shortly before I arrived), experiencing the vibrant Copt community (Egyptian Christian minority) in the Christian quarter of Cairo, having a beer and just discussing life with Sem Sem in a swanky bar/restaurant with amazing views of Cairo, the Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple at night, my adventure going to Abydos, and meeting Sem Sem’s family when I wrapped up the trip on the Red Sea. It’s not just the memories that stick with me though. It is the Egyptian people. Recent history has not been kind to them, but everywhere I went I received a smile and a warm welcome. Despite the news we sometimes read in the USA, Egypt feels just as safe to me as Europe or America, it is only marginally farther for Americans than Europe with a much longer history, amazingly preserved monuments, and it is very reasonably priced. If you smile, trust a little, and extend an open hand in friendship, you will be treated extremely well regardless of your nationality or international politics. I would have never had this experience if I had booked a fancy Nile cruise or a place on a large tour bus. The Egypt Tour Specialists is a reputable local company that operates with integrity where your money will go back to the local economy rather than to a huge international tour company. They are able to tailor a tour to any age, group size, length, and price point. Why just observe Egypt when you can be a part of it? By using The Egypt Tour Specialists, I not only saw the monuments and got the history, but I left with friends and the place in my heart for Egypt grew even bigger than it already was.
4. Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 90 reviews
Discover Giza Pyramids Tour Visiting the Pyramids and the Sphinx, then the older Step Pyramid at Sakkara and Memphis, the first ancient capital of Egypt to Witness the greatest of Ancient Egypt near Cairo all in one day.
Inclusions: Lunch meal will be served in a local restaurant / Bottled water during your trip., All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites / Shopping tours in Cairo.
Exclusions: Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary / Tipping.
Reviewed By 678elbam
Was a beautiful experience, excellent. Mohamed is the best tourist guide. I recommend to all my friends.
5. Day trip to Luxor from Cairo by Plane with Lunch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 75 reviews
If you are on budget and you would like to go on Day trip to Luxor from Cairo by plane with sightseeing lunch and airport transfers to see the very best attractions of Luxor city so we offer you this unique trip where you will visit many places such as the West Bank of the Nile where you visit the valley of the kings Colossi of Memnon and the temple of queen Hatshepsut known as Deir El Bahari temple then tour the East Bank of the Nile where you can visit Luxor and Karnak temples and during your one day tour to Luxor from Cairo by plane you will stop for lunch. this tours starts from and back to your Hotel in Cairo or Giza (Door to Door) Please note: During booking customer is a must to provide with full names as mentioned in passport in order to book for you the domestic flight tickets
Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Round-trip flight Cairo/Luxor/Cairo
Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities, Entry fee to the tomb of king tut
Reviewed By ffay005
I booked a private tour to the pyramids to avoid all the hassle, and it was definitely worth it. The tour was prepaid by credit card and I found the price affordable. All my emails were promptly answered, too. I was picked up right on time by a driver and my guide, Nesma, and as traffic was light, the journey from central Cairo to the pyramids took some 20 minutes only. Nesma gave quick briefs at our stops and I had ample time to look around and take photos. She answered all the questions I had and did her best to accommodate my wishes. Her English was excellent. After the pyramids and the sphinx, we made a quick extra stop at a papyrus shop/factory, where they explained the making and history of papyrus. There was no pressure to buy anything, it was a genuine educational stop and an interesting one at that. I can warmly recommend Emotours. I found them reliable, punctual and knowledgeable.
6. Full Day Tour to Giza Pyramids with Camel Ride and Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Private full day trip to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx includes Camel Ride around the Great Pyramid then visit Egyptian Museum in Cairo Private Guided day trip Starts at 8:00 am until 16:00 pm includes all Pickup and drop off transfers, Tour guide,water and Snacks The tour could be sharing with others if there other guests booked it on same date
Inclusions: Snacks & bottled water is always included, Qualified Egyptologist guide (optional), All Transfers in Private AC latest model Vehicle , Lunch at Local restaurant (Optional), 30 Minutes Camel Ride at Giza Pyramids is always included, Entry Fees (Optional)
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By ffay005
I booked a private tour to the pyramids to avoid all the hassle, and it was definitely worth it. The tour was prepaid by credit card and I found the price affordable. All my emails were promptly answered, too. I was picked up right on time by a driver and my guide, Nesma, and as traffic was light, the journey from central Cairo to the pyramids took some 20 minutes only. Nesma gave quick briefs at our stops and I had ample time to look around and take photos. She answered all the questions I had and did her best to accommodate my wishes. Her English was excellent. After the pyramids and the sphinx, we made a quick extra stop at a papyrus shop/factory, where they explained the making and history of papyrus. There was no pressure to buy anything, it was a genuine educational stop and an interesting one at that. I can warmly recommend Emotours. I found them reliable, punctual and knowledgeable.
7. Full day tour to GIZA PYRAMIDS MEMPHIS CITY AND SAKKARA PYRAMID
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 316 reviews
Cairo full day tour visits Giza Pyramids Sphinx one of Egypt top attractions, Memphis Citythat was the ancient Capital of Egypt Then Visit Sakkara Pyramid that has been considered the first stone structure in the world.Private guided day tour in Giza starts from 8 am to 4 pm includes all Pickup and drop off transfers, tour guide, and Snacks The tour could be sharing with others if there other guests booked it on same date
Inclusions: Snacks, Qualified Egyptologist guide (Optional), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Lunch at Local restaurant (Optional), Entry Fees (Optional)
Exclusions: Gratuities, any Optional tours such as Entry inside any of the Pyramids that requires additional tickets can be bought during the visit.(inside the Great Pyramid 22.50 $, Middle Pyramid 7.50 $, Solar Boat Museum 7.50 $, 1 hour camel ride at Giza Pyramids 20$, 30 Minutes Camel ride 10$, 1 Hour Quad bike at the wide desert of Giza Pyramids 25$
Reviewed By ffay005
I booked a private tour to the pyramids to avoid all the hassle, and it was definitely worth it. The tour was prepaid by credit card and I found the price affordable. All my emails were promptly answered, too. I was picked up right on time by a driver and my guide, Nesma, and as traffic was light, the journey from central Cairo to the pyramids took some 20 minutes only. Nesma gave quick briefs at our stops and I had ample time to look around and take photos. She answered all the questions I had and did her best to accommodate my wishes. Her English was excellent. After the pyramids and the sphinx, we made a quick extra stop at a papyrus shop/factory, where they explained the making and history of papyrus. There was no pressure to buy anything, it was a genuine educational stop and an interesting one at that. I can warmly recommend Emotours. I found them reliable, punctual and knowledgeable.
8. Private Day Tour to Memphis Sakkara and Dahshur from Cairo
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 89 reviews
A great day to visit the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid of Dashsur, the Step Pyramid of Zoser in Saqqara, and the old capital of Egypt, Memphis. This tour will introduce you to the two ancient necropolises and the ancient capital of Egypt, Memphis - Sakarra and Dakhshur, which in historical terms are no less significant than other famous landmarks of Egypt. Saqqara is located 17 km. south of Giza and was founded as a necropolis in the capital of the Old Kingdom of Memphis.
Inclusions: Private Tour Guide, All transfers by modern air conditioned vehicle, All services charges and taxes
Exclusions: Any extras not mentioned in the Itinerary, Gratuities
Reviewed By 624trey
I had a wonderful experience with Delixe Travel and specifically our Egyptologist Ahmed Zaki. Deluxe travel was efficient, friendly and courteous with airport transfers and getting us to our hotel. They also offered to assist with COVID testing. We felt safe and secure at all times with their team. Touring with Ahmed Zaki was very special. He is knowledge and passionate about the history and eager to answer questions and point out small details that would otherwise go unnoticed. He was very communicative and helped us tailor the tour based on our interest. Just a great overall experience.
9. Cairo Private Day Tour to Egyptian Museum Citadel and Khan Khalili Bazaar
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 105 reviews
Enjoy Cairo Day tour to Egyptian Museum where you see Tutankhamun's treasures Then Visit The Citadel of Cairo where you visit the Alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali then Visit Khan Khalili Bazaar Private guided day tour start from 8 am to 4 pm includes Pickup and drop off transfers, professional expert tour guide (Optional)
Inclusions: Snacks & bottled water is always included, Qualified Egyptologist guide (optional), All Transfers in Private AC latest model Vehicle , Lunch at Local restaurant (Optional), Entry Fees (Optional)
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By ffay005
I booked a private tour to the pyramids to avoid all the hassle, and it was definitely worth it. The tour was prepaid by credit card and I found the price affordable. All my emails were promptly answered, too. I was picked up right on time by a driver and my guide, Nesma, and as traffic was light, the journey from central Cairo to the pyramids took some 20 minutes only. Nesma gave quick briefs at our stops and I had ample time to look around and take photos. She answered all the questions I had and did her best to accommodate my wishes. Her English was excellent. After the pyramids and the sphinx, we made a quick extra stop at a papyrus shop/factory, where they explained the making and history of papyrus. There was no pressure to buy anything, it was a genuine educational stop and an interesting one at that. I can warmly recommend Emotours. I found them reliable, punctual and knowledgeable.
10. 8-Hour Private Tour of the Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Bazaar from Cairo
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 457 reviews
On this private Cairo day tour several activities are involved and different periods of ancient history of Egypt are covered as you will visit the pyramids of Giza, namely Great Pyramid of Cheops (khufu), Chephren (Khafre) and Mycerinus (Menkaure), they represent 3 generations dating back to the 4th Dynasty (about 2500 B.C. You will ride a camel for 30 minutes in the Sahara desert around the pyramids as well as the Great Sphinx considered as guardian of the Giza plateau, you will have lunch in a local restaurant overlooking the pyramids. you will have lunch in a local restaurant overlooking the pyramids. Then you will proceed to the Egyptian museum of antiquities in Tahrir square with its treasures that represent ancient Egyptian art along its history from little household tools to massive stone statues , the oriental bazaar of Khan el Khalili, oldest market in Egypt and the whole Middle East, where you will live the experience of bargaining.
Inclusions: Entrance fees , Lunch at a good quality restaurant , 30 minutes camel ride around Giza pyramids, Qualified Egyptologist guide, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities, Extra entrance fees (interior of Giza pyramids)
Reviewed By gregorycC6100GF
I very rarely book tours, but knowing that Cairo is a special kind of beast due to the high number of scammers after money, I decided to save myself the headache and book a tour for my Cairo layover. Memo and and the driver Mohammad arrived at the airport on time (probably early) and brought me to a well air conditioned car. Memo has a great amount of knowledge about the sights and gives great advice for travelers. He is enthusiastic and took some great photos of me on my camera (I'm not up for posting photos of myself on TripAdvisor, but he knows exactly the angles to get some great photos). My only piece of advice is that unless you actually think you'll buy something, the aromatherapy store is skippable -- while the papyrus store gives you some knowledge even if you don't plan on making a purchase, the aromatherapy place is largely a sales pitch, albeit one from a very nice woman. The restaurant was nice and since we had a little extra time, Memo helped me obtain a sim card for my phone. Highly recommended and affordable.
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