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15 Day Trips in Egypt, From Cheap to Splurge

136 tours  ·  from $5

The good day trips in Egypt fill up first and the cheap ones fill up fastest. Below: all 15, what each includes, and where they differ.

From Hurghada: Cairo and Giza Highlights Full-Day Tour - The overnight road to Cairo from Hurghada
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From Hurghada: Cairo and Giza Highlights Full-Day Tour

1.Cairo and Giza Highlights Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,014 reviews · 15 - 20 hours · from $76Our pick

Travel from Hurghada to Cairo for a long but rewarding day at the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Valley Temple, and Egyptian Museum. You will ride in an air-conditioned minivan or bus, eat lunch, and follow an English-speaking Egyptologist guide such as Ahmed Rabea, Noura, Ragab, or Mustafa Salah. Optional add-ons include a Nile cruise, camel ride, and Grand Egyptian Museum visit.

“Had a great trip! Ahmed Rabea was an excellent guide and very knowledgable. Timings were perfect. Didn’t feel rushed but also had enough time in each location”

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Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada Small Group & Tutankhamun Tomb - Hatshepsut’s temple and the story of a woman pharaoh
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Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada Small Group & Tutankhamun Tomb

2.Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada Small Group & Tutankhamun Tomb

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,366 reviews · 14 hours · from $95

Travel from Hurghada or Safaga to Luxor in a small group of up to eight. Visit Karnak, Hatshepsut’s temple, the Valley of the Kings, Tutankhamun’s tomb if booked, and the Colossi of Memnon. Guides such as Romany Hanna, Christine Isaac, Karam, and Smiley bring the sites to life, while the long minivan ride makes this a full but rewarding day.

“the full day was amazing, our guide Christine Isaac was great so nice and helpful. we learnt so much from her. all good organised went smooth”

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From Cairo: Half-Day Tour to Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx - Pickup from Cairo or Giza hotels
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From Cairo: Half-Day Tour to Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

3.Half-Day Tour to Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,891 reviews · 5 hours · from $50

Meet an Egyptologist such as Tony, Randa, Samaa, or Zee for a five-hour visit to the Pyramids of Giza, Giza Plateau, Sphinx, and Valley Temple. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, guiding, and general admission are included. Camel rides, lunch, and entry inside the Great Pyramid cost extra.

“Great tour, highly recommend! Our guide, Tony, was incredibly knowledgeable and very friendly. Having him navigate the pyramid complex made a huge difference, as it can easily feel overwhelming without guidance. He took us to the best vantage points and even doubled as our photographer (which he made very clear was free 😅). There are lots of people around offering things that definitely aren’t free, so having Tony with us was extremely helpful. The tour itself was perfectly paced. Not too long, not too short, and never rushed. The only minor downside, which was more about the tour operators than Tony, was some pressure to arrange a hotel pickup at…”

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From Aswan: Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup - The early pickup and the road south
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From Aswan: Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup

4.Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,807 reviews · 10 hours · from $70

Travel from Aswan by air-conditioned group bus to Abu Simbel, where four huge statues guard the temple of Ramesses II. You get time to explore both temples, with optional entry tickets and guides in English, Arabic, French, German, or Spanish. Guides such as Waleed Adnan, Mido, and Ahmed Abdelwahab are praised for clear explanations, while the long road trip is the main tradeoff.

“I’m very happy with our guide Waleed Adnan,his comment of English is perfect. Being an Nubian, he has very good knowledge and insight into Nubian culture and the Ramesses II and his royal wife Nefertari Meritmut, the great buildings of Abu Simbel and their 4 significant events that has caused the damage of the second statue, the project to relocate to current position and more in depth explanations of the wall paintings inside the temples, the miracle design of the shrine to have the light shining through the ceiling during the special days of the year! The visit was fascinating and the experience was excellent. Thanks Waleed and his manager…”

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Hurghada: Full-Day Trip to Cairo by Plane - The flight and Cairo arrival
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Hurghada: Full-Day Trip to Cairo by Plane

5.Full-Day Trip to Cairo by Plane

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,415 reviews · from $275

Fly from Hurghada to Cairo for a tightly planned day at the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and Khan el-Khalili. A guide such as Ahmed Hassan, Sherif, or Ibrahim leads the visits, with lunch, airport transfers, flights, and entry fees included. Optional extras include pyramid entry, a camel ride, Nile cruise, photographer, and scarf.

“Excellent day trip, guide was great. Details for arrival at airport before flight could be better”

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Hurghada: Cairo Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum Day Trip - Giza Plateau and the Great Pyramid of Khufu
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Hurghada: Cairo Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum Day Trip

6.Cairo Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,271 reviews · from $93

Leave Hurghada before dawn for Cairo in an air-conditioned van with an Egyptologist guide. See the Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Tahrir Square, and optional Nile boat ride. Guides such as Sarwat, Ahmed Hassan, Sherif, and Mo are praised for clear explanations, family care, and helpful photos.

“We recently did a day tour from Hurghada to Cairo and had a fantastic experience. The tour company was excellent from start to finish Our drivers were very helpful and friendly, making the long early-morning journey comfortable. The vehicle was modern and very comfortable for such a long trip. In Cairo, our guide, Dier, was outstanding so knowledgeable, friendly, and made the history come alive while showing us the pyramids and other incredible sights. What really stood out was the professionalism and care from the whole team. Even when my daughter accidentally left her shoes in the van, the company was quick and helpful in sorting things out. We truly…”

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Luxor: Shared Full-Day Tour to Luxor West and East Banks - The Valley of the Kings and its painted tombs
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Luxor: Shared Full-Day Tour to Luxor West and East Banks

7.Shared Full-Day Tour to Luxor West and East Banks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,812 reviews · 8 hours · from $90

Spend a packed day crossing Luxor’s east and west banks with an Egyptologist guide. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s terraces, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temple, with lunch included. Guides such as Ahmed Bahaa, Alaa Hassan, Gabriel, and Adam are praised for clear storytelling, photo help, and flexible timing.

“The best of the tour was the guide guy, they really explained everything to us and also one of the best things is that he was very welcoming and smiled all day 😊”

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Hurghada: Orange Bay Day Trip with Water Sports and Lunch - A modern yacht with room to choose your seat
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Hurghada: Orange Bay Day Trip with Water Sports and Lunch

8.Orange Bay Day Trip with Water Sports and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,746 reviews · from $26

Cruise from Hurghada to Orange Bay on a modern yacht with two snorkeling stops, buffet lunch, banana boat or sofa rides, and hotel transfers. Guides such as Hisham, Hesham, Khalid, and Alex are praised for helping nervous swimmers. Expect a busy, social day, limited island time, and extra transfer fees from some resorts.

“We had a great experience, would definitely recommend this experience. Great snorkeling locations a guides are super helpful.”

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Half Day Tour Giza Pyramids &Great Sphinx with Private Tour Guide - The Great Pyramid of Cheops and the question of going inside
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Half Day Tour Giza Pyramids &Great Sphinx with Private Tour Guide

9.Half Day Tour Giza Pyramids &Great Sphinx with Private Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,608 reviews · from $40Top rated

Spend four to five hours with a private Egyptologist at the Giza Pyramids, Valley Temple, panoramic viewpoint, and Great Sphinx. Guides such as Mostafa, Doaa, Ola, Summer, and Wael are praised for clear explanations and excellent photos. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and optional camel rides make this an easy introduction to Cairo’s ancient monuments.

“Summer was a fantastic tour guide. She is very knowledgeable about Egyptian history (especially on papyrus), kind and accommodating. The whole process from pick-up to the tour itself to drop-off went super smoothly and we felt taken care of along the entire way. I would definitely book this tour again if I needed to.”

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Luxor Day Tour: Valley of Kings & Queens & Hatchepsut Temples - Hatshepsut Temple and the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari
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Luxor Day Tour: Valley of Kings & Queens & Hatchepsut Temples

10.Luxor Day Tour: Valley of Kings & Queens & Hatchepsut Temples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,496 reviews · from $89

Spend about eight hours touring Luxor’s West Bank in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed Egyptologist. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Medinet Habu, Deir el-Medina, the Valley of the Queens, Colossi of Memnon, and the Tombs of the Nobles. Guides such as Abdo, Roshdy, and Mohamed Awad have earned strong praise for clear explanations and personal service.

“My guide, Mohamed Awad was extremely knowledgeable—he pointed out details I would have easily missed and explained the meaning behind many of the hieroglyphics. I truly appreciated his guidance and would definitely recommend him and book with him again.”

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Full Day Tour to East and West Banks of Luxor - Hatshepsut’s temple brings the West Bank to life
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Full Day Tour to East and West Banks of Luxor

11.Full Day Tour to East and West Banks of Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,449 reviews · from $15Best value

Spend about eight hours exploring Luxor’s East and West Banks in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple, and Karnak. Add a guide, entry fees, and lunch, or keep the low-cost transport-only option.

“This is a great tour for east and west banks in one day. The guide spoke very good english and was very informative. She seemed to have boundless energy. In retrospect it would be better to do it in two days. We also had the misfortune of 41C temperatures which affected our energy levels but the guide was great. There was also a visit to an alabaster factory for the shopping stop. It was interesting to see. We did not take the lunch option but still ended up there and paid separately 500 pounds each. The food was buffet and good but I would have appreciated being asked about the…”

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Luxor: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Tour - Entering the Valley of the Kings
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Luxor: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Tour

12.Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,404 reviews · 5 hours · from $50

Spend five hours on Luxor’s West Bank with a guide such as Alaa Hassan, Asma, Mohamed Refaaie, or Fatma Anas. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon, then eat a local lunch. Hotel pickup, transport, entrance fees on selected options, and an English guide are included.

“Our guide Alaa Hassan was incredibly good. He guided us through the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut temple and he was very professional, friendly and helpful. Everything was clear from the very beginning and on time. We really appreciated his guidance and company!”

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From Cairo Alexandria Catacombs, Citadel Day Trip with Lunch - The three-hour drive from Cairo or Giza
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From Cairo Alexandria Catacombs, Citadel Day Trip with Lunch

13.From Cairo Alexandria Catacombs, Citadel Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,312 reviews · 10 hours · from $87

Travel from Cairo or Giza to Alexandria with an Egyptologist guide, visiting Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs, Serapeum, Pompey’s Pillar, Kom El-Deka Roman theater, Qaitbay Citadel, and the Library of Alexandria exterior. A seafood lunch, hotel transport, entrance fees, and bottled water are included. Guides may speak English, Spanish, Italian, German, or Arabic.

“The trip was amazing. Our tour guide I think her name is Manal was very knowledgeable and pleasant. She answered all of our questions. The trip itself was very good. The only not that great experience was lunch itself. The food wasn’t the best, and we did not get anything to drink. We weren’t even ask if we want to pay more for that. In my opinion that was strange. But overall it was a great day. Thank you ☺️”

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1-day trip to Cairo with flight from Hurghada / Makadi Bay / Soma Bay / El Gouna - The 4 a.m. pickup and flight to Cairo
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1-day trip to Cairo with flight from Hurghada / Makadi Bay / Soma Bay / El Gouna

14.1-day trip to Cairo with flight from Hurghada / Makadi Bay / Soma Bay / El Gouna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,193 reviews · from $185

Fly from Hurghada, Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, or El Gouna to Cairo for a packed day at the Egyptian Museum, Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Nile, and possibly Khan Al-Khalili. A local guide such as Fahmi or Ahmed stays with you, while flights, transfers, lunch, admission fees, and water are included. Expect a 15 to 18-hour day.

“Pyramids, sphinx, museum were fabulous. Camel ride and photo opportunities were amazing. Papyrus shop was interesting. No hard sell. The perfume shop didn’t interest me much though. Long tiring day 4:30 pick up for 6:30 flight and return flight not until 21:40. Guide was great.”

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From Hurghada: Full-Day Trip to Cairo by Plane - Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Valley Temple
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From Hurghada: Full-Day Trip to Cairo by Plane

15.Full-Day Trip to Cairo by Plane

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,186 reviews · from $293

Fly from Hurghada to Cairo with an Egyptologist guide such as Ahmed Hassan, Reem, Sherif, or Wahib. Visit the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Egyptian Museum, and Khan el-Khalili, with lunch and transfers included. Optional extras include the Great Pyramid interior, a Nile boat ride, camel rides, and professional photos.

“Ahmed Hassan was an exceptional guide from start to finish, his English is excellent, his wealth of knowledge of Egypt is second to none, the day trip over all was brilliant, should we come to Egypt again we will definitely is this company again and hope we get Ahmed!”

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