Location: Cairo
Top Things to do in Cairo
The 10 Best Archaeology Tours in Cairo, Cairo Governorate
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. Medieval Cairo tour Ibn Tulun Mosque, Gayer-Anderson Khan El Khalili
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Cairo day tour to visit the Mosque of Ibn Tulun, and explore the fascinating Gayer-Anderson Museum, housed in two fine 17th century villas. Afterwards enjoy strolling around the fascinating Khan El Khalili Bazzar with its glittering merchandise.
Inclusions: Hotel pick up and drop off in air-conditioned vehicle, Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle, All taxes & service charge
Exclusions: Food and drinks, 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.
2. Day Tour to Giza Pyramids,Sphinx , Sakkara & Dahshur Pyramids
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 42 reviews
A Special tour of the most famous pyramids in Egypt . Visit the Great pyramids at Giza as you can take a camel ride around the Panoramic area Marvel A great tour of the most famous pyramids in Egypt. Visit the Giza Pyramids as you take a camel ride around iconic landmarks like the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx with an expert historian guide move to Sakkara where is the step Pyramids and the pyramids at Dahshur This is a great excursion to see the development of Ancient Egyptian building all in one day.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private tour, Bottled water during your day tour, Lunch, 15 Minutes Camel Ride around the Giza Pyramids, Qualified Egyptologist guide, All taxes, fees and handling charges
Exclusions: Gratuities, Entry Fees inside the Great Pyramid
Reviewed By Otaishtf
We had a lovely experience with our guide. She is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. She helped me explore the Giza complex and old museum. I would definitely recommend her to friends/family.
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. Private Giza Pyramids,Egyptian Museum,Sphinx,Bazar,all inclusive
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 109 reviews
visiting the Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili Market professional private tour guide. Private personalized experience Find unique oriental souvenirs at bazaar Camel Ride is included Quality for the Tour to be Make the tour memorial Best Highlights of Cairo and Giza in one Day tour
Inclusions: 30-minute camel ride, Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned car, Qualified Egyptologist guide, Bottled water, Entrance fees , Lunch at a good quality restaurant
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By AfzalMahomed
Mohammed and his driver.Haytem were amazing. we did the tour with 3 little kids on a blazing summers day. they were patient , made every effort to make us comfortable. tour guide Mohammed was a wealth of information and even answered the crazy questions from my 4 year old. I would ask for them both as team by name when next using the tour operator
5. 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.
6. Private All Inclusive: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, Saqqara, Lunch & Camels
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 130 reviews
Enjoy full Day to Giza Pyramids Sakkara plus Memphis Camel-riding alongside the Giza pyramids Best Lunch Qualifed tourguide will lead the trip Using the best Cars to handle the tours Quality tour
Inclusions: Qualified Egyptologist guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Bottled water, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle, Riding camel for 25 minutes, Egypt Traditional Lunch in Restaurant , Entrance fees Giza Pyramids - Memphis - Sakkara - Sphinx
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By crzycuban
My first time in Egypt with my son we did the 3 days private tour of the highlights and never have I felt so welcomed and so safe in there hands ! Amazing ! I want to thank Ahmed my guide which is the best guide in Egypt for making this trip for my son and I so unforgettable !!! Thank youuuu !
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Private Tour to Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Egyptian Museum and Bazar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 130 reviews
Spend the day visiting Ancient Egypt . Take in the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx before visiting the Egyptian Museum with the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities in the world. A knowledgeable guide will accompany you the whole way.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Qualified Egyptologist guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour, Entry / Admission to the Giza Pyramids , Local Food ( Falafel / Koshri ), Entry/Admission - Pyramids of The Sphinx , Entry/Admission - The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
Exclusions: Gratuities, Entry / Admission to go inside the Great Pyramid $25 to be paid upon your visit, Entry / Admission inside the mummy rooms at the Egyptian museum $10 per person, Entry/Admission - Inside Khafre's Pyramid is $7
Reviewed By Maria S
Thank you for a amazing 2 days in Cairo! Many thanks to manager George who give us a full support during the planning of the trip and asked for all of our questions. We have a perfect private tour in Cairo, Giza and Sakkara with guide Hesham, everything was good and in time. Also you can ask for a hotel reservation (it will be cheaper than bookingcom) Highly recommended! Спасибо за 2 потрясающие дня в Каире! Отдельная благодарность менеджеру Джорджу за поддержку в планировании нашего путешествия и за ответы на множество моих вопросов:) У нас получился идеальный тур по Каиру, Гизе и Саккаре с гидом Хесамом, все прошло хорошо и по таймингу. Так же можно обратиться за помощью с бронированием отелей (экономнее, чем booking) Рекомендую!
10. Two-Day Private Guided City Tour of Cairo Giza and Saqqara
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 74 reviews
Take your time and explore Cairo over the course of two days with your private guide, including the Pyramids of Giza (Great Pyramid of Cheops, Chephren, Mycerinus), the Sphinx, the tombs at Saqqara (Step Pyramid complex of Zoser that is considered as the oldest building in the world made of stone and complete), Dahshur (Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid of king Snefru), the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and Alabaster Mosque in Cairo.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle , Private tour, Qualified Egyptologist guide, 30 minutes camel ride in Giza, Bottled water
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance fees
Reviewed By antonia2013
The best guide(Zenab) a girl with a rare inner beauty, very well documented, far from being boring, gentle and with a warm soul. It was a unique experience and I have already recommended it to other people who are going to visit Cairo.Many thanks also for the driver.Lovely people.????????????
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