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Top 15 Day Trips from Egypt

39 day trips  ·  from $20 a seat

Somewhere between breakfast and the last bus back, these 15 day trips from egypt hand you a mountain, a coastline or a second country. Priced and timed below.

Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada Small Group & Tutankhamun Tomb - Colossi of Memnon: a quick first look at western Luxor
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Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada Small Group & Tutankhamun Tomb

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

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

Travel from Hurghada, Safaga, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, or Sahl Hasheesh 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 and Christine Isaac lead the day in several languages.

“We had a really good time in Luxor with our guide Romany Hanna, very experienced and knowledgeable guide with a good sense of humour. I would highly recommended this trip with Romany Hanna!!!”

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From Aswan: Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup - The early pickup from your Aswan hotel
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From Aswan: Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup

2.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, home of Ramses II’s giant façade and Nefertari’s temple. You can book transport alone or add entry and a guide. Guides such as Ahmed Abdelwahab, Waleed Adnan, Mido, and Mostafa have earned strong praise for clear history talks, while the long road makes an early start essential.

“Malak Aziz was a very good guide and was very helpful. Tour was good although the pickup took very long as people were very late during pickup.”

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Hurghada: Full-Day Trip to Cairo by Plane - The early start from your Hurghada hotel
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Hurghada: Full-Day Trip to Cairo by Plane

3.Full-Day Trip to Cairo by Plane

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

Fly from Hurghada to Cairo for a packed day at the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and Khan el-Khalili. Your guide, possibly Ahmed Hassan, Sherif, Ibrahim, or another FTS specialist, handles airport transfers, tickets, lunch, and Cairo transport. Optional extras include pyramid entry, a camel ride, Nile cruise, scarf, and photographer.

“our guide Ibrahim was very friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. the trip was very well organised, the meal at lunchtime was very good and the whole experience was amazing. highly recommended and good value”

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Hurghada: Cairo Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum Day Trip - The pre-dawn departure and desert crossing
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Hurghada: Cairo Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum Day Trip

4.Cairo Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum Day Trip

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

Leave Hurghada before dawn for a full day in Cairo with an Egyptologist guide. Visit the Great Pyramid, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum, then enjoy local lunch and an optional Nile boat ride. Guides such as Sarwat, Ahmed Hassan, Sherif, and Mohammed Amin are praised for clear explanations, good organization, and thoughtful help with photos and family comfort.

“The tour was extremely well organised, the day flowed really smoothly giving plenty of time for each activity. Ahmed the tour guide was very knowledgeable and just amazing all round. He really made the day special, always going above and beyond, making sure we were comfortable at all times and had plenty of water and shade. We couldn’t recommend this tour enough.”

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Hurghada: Orange Bay Day Trip with Water Sports and Lunch - Two Red Sea reef stops, not just a quick swim
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Hurghada: Orange Bay Day Trip with Water Sports and Lunch

5.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, lunch, drinks, and a banana boat or sofa ride. Guides such as Hisham, Khalid, Alex, and Kareem may assist, with extra support for non-swimmers. Expect a full day at sea, strong photo stops, and possible extra charges for distant hotel transfers.

“Everything was fine. Just maybe more time on Orange bay.”

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From Cairo Alexandria Catacombs, Citadel Day Trip with Lunch - The drive from Cairo to the Mediterranean
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From Cairo Alexandria Catacombs, Citadel Day Trip with Lunch

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

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

Travel from Cairo to Alexandria in an air-conditioned vehicle with an Egyptologist guide. Visit Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs, Serapeum and Pompey’s Pillar, Kom El-Deka’s Roman theater, Qaitbay Citadel, and the exterior of the Library of Alexandria. A seafood lunch and hotel pickup are included.

“The trip to Alexandria was amazing! Saw the most notable sites, among which Citadel Quaitbay and Catacombs, where we were accompanied by our guide Ayman (very knowledgeable not only about history of Alexandria but in general) and fantastic driver Mohammed.”

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1-day trip to Cairo with flight from Hurghada / Makadi Bay / Soma Bay / El Gouna - Giza: three pyramids, the Sphinx, and a hard choice
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1-day trip to Cairo with flight from Hurghada / Makadi Bay / Soma Bay / El Gouna

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

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

Fly from Hurghada, Makadi Bay, Soma Bay or El Gouna to Cairo for a packed day with a local guide. Visit the Egyptian Museum, King Tut’s gold collection, the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, then add lunch by the Nile and optional Old Cairo or Khan Al-Khalili. Guides such as Fahmi and Ahmed are praised for clear explanations and steady help.

“It is really an amazing combination of the museum, pyramids and Nile tour and not at least to get to see Cairo by night before heading back to the hotel by a speedy flight and by that saving 10-15 hours of buss-travel . Super thanks also to our guide Fahmi that made this trip truly memorable our best from the family of Benteby”

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

8.Full-Day Trip to Cairo by Plane

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

Fly from Hurghada to Cairo and spend the day with an Egyptologist guide at the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Egyptian Museum, and Khan el-Khalili. Guides such as Ahmed Hassan, Reem, Sherif, and Ahmed Wahib are praised for clear explanations and friendly care. Optional extras include the Great Pyramid, a Nile cruise, camel ride, and photography.

“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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Alexandria Day Trip From Cairo - The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa are the day’s best interior sight
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Alexandria Day Trip From Cairo

9.Alexandria Day Trip From Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 991 reviews · from $20Best value

Travel from Cairo to Alexandria with hotel pickup, an Egyptologist guide, and a small group of up to 10 people. See the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Roman catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar area, churches, mosques, the corniche, Qaitbay Citadel, and Montazah Gardens. It is a long, full day, and entrance fees and lunch depend on the option you book.

“I researched several ways to do a day tour if Alexandria and this one checked all the boxes. It was long but we saw everything at an unhurried pace. Walid was a very knowledgable and good guide. Our driver was amazing. Making good time but keeping us safe. The lunRead more”

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Hurghada Day Trip to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Museum and lunch - The 2 AM departure and road journey
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Hurghada Day Trip to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Museum and lunch

10.Hurghada Day Trip to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Museum and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 820 reviews · 18 hours · from $93

Travel from Hurghada to Cairo with an Egyptologist guide such as Ayman Fawzy, Bassant, Ehab, or Ahmed Zaki. Visit the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, and Egyptian Museum, then eat lunch at a local restaurant. It is a long 18-hour day, but the air-conditioned ride, organized transfers, and focused sightseeing make Cairo possible from the Red Sea coast.

“Bassant was incredible- she looked after us all day. Her knowledge was amazing and she was really informative. Transportation was on time and comfortable- even gave us a snack bag on the bus which we weren’t expecting. Only thing that could be improved would be more time at the museum and less shopping.”

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Luxor: Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch - Meeting the guide at Abu Simbel
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Luxor: Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch

11.Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 546 reviews · 15 hours · from $148

Set out before dawn from Luxor in a private air-conditioned car for Abu Simbel. Meet your guide at the temple, see the four colossal statues of Ramses II, explore the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, then have lunch in Aswan before returning. Guides include Ahmed Ashraf, Mustafa, Hani, and others.

“We had an exceptional day trip to Abu Simbel. Our guide Medo was extremely knowledgeable and brought the history of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari to life with clear, engaging explanations. The stories behind the temples, their symbolism, and the incredible relocation project were explained in a way that was both informative and easy to follow. The tour was well-paced, professional, and truly enhanced our experience of this remarkable site. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a deeper understanding of Abu Simbel and its history.”

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Hurghada: Full-Day Trip to Cairo by Plane - The early start from your Hurghada hotel
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Hurghada: Full-Day Trip to Cairo by Plane

12.Full-Day Trip to Cairo by Plane

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 513 reviews · 14 hours · from $300

You’ll fly from Hurghada to Cairo for a tightly planned day with an Egyptologist guide such as Hesham, Noura, Mostafa, or Ahmed Rabea. Visit Giza, the Egyptian Museum, and Khan el Khalili, with optional Great Pyramid entry, Grand Egyptian Museum tickets, and a felucca ride. Flights, airport transfers, lunch, and hotel drop-off are arranged.

“Noura was a very good Tourguide. I spent an amazing day in Cairo.”

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Day-Trip to Alexandria from Cairo by Private Car - The Cairo pickup and three-hour drive
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Day-Trip to Alexandria from Cairo by Private Car

13.Day-Trip to Alexandria from Cairo by Private Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 480 reviews · from $30

Travel from Cairo or Giza to Alexandria in a private air-conditioned car with a local guide. Visit the catacombs, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel, Roman theater, and Abu al-Abbas Mosque. Guides such as Sherry, Heba, and Nazreem have earned strong praise, but confirm sightseeing time and entry fees before booking.

“Packed full day excursion, a lot of places to visit, the sea front restaurant has a lot of delicious food with amazing view of the Mediterranean sea. The Alexandria library is gigantic with sample of the kiswa. Worth the visit overall”

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Hurghada: Valley of Kings Hatshepsut & Karnak Luxor Day Trip - Valley of the Kings: the day’s most powerful stop
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Hurghada: Valley of Kings Hatshepsut & Karnak Luxor Day Trip

14.Valley of Kings Hatshepsut & Karnak Luxor Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 375 reviews · 15 hours · from $99

Travel from Hurghada to Luxor in a small group of up to 13, with an Egyptologist guide such as Huda, Mahmoud, or Ismail. See three royal tombs, Hatshepsut Temple, Memnon’s Colossi, Karnak, and Luxor Temple from outside. Snacks, water, lunch, ferry crossing, transport, and listed entry tickets are included.

“Our tour guide Khaled Faramawy was very friendly and nice.”

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Cairo: Archeological Day-Trip to Alexandria - Pompey’s Pillar and the Serapeum area
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Cairo: Archeological Day-Trip to Alexandria

15.Archeological Day-Trip to Alexandria

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 272 reviews · 12 hours · from $85

Travel from Cairo to Alexandria for a 12-hour guided day trip with hotel pickup, a small group of up to 10, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs, the Library of Alexandria, Roman ruins, Montazah Gardens, Abu al-Abbas Mosque, and the site of the ancient lighthouse. Guides such as Mohammed, Waleed, Karim, and Shaimaa are praised for clear explanations and flexibility.

“Our day tour to Alexandria was excellent. Our driver Islam was very pleasant and made our trip save and joyful. Our tour guide Karim was also very nice, funny and knowledgeable and answered every question we had - perfect trip; thank you!”

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★ 4.2Full-Day Trip to Cairo by PlaneFrom $32037 reviews
★ 3.82-Day Trip to Cairo by PlaneFrom $57522 reviews
★ 4.2Abu Simbel Ramses and Nefertari Temples Day TripFrom $14520 reviews
★ 4.9From Alexandria: El Alamein Day TripFrom $9034 reviews
★ 4.3Marsa Alam: Ancient Cairo & Giza Pyramids Day Trip by PlaneFrom $469106 reviews
★ 4.8Private Luxurious Day Trip to AlexandriaFrom $19239 reviews
★ 4.3Giza Pyramids, Memphis, and Sakkara Day TripFrom $7055 reviews
★ 4.8Djoser, Bent Pyramid & Memphis Day TripFrom $7083 reviews
★ 4.5Luxor Day Trip with Sunrise Hot Air Balloon & FeluccaFrom $26022 reviews
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