The 6 Best Private Day Trips in Egypt

1.Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch

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

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

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

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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3.Best Private Day Trip To Abu Simbel From Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 235 reviews · 9 hours · from $145

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned car, then explore the temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari with a local guide. The trip includes entry fees, lunch, bottled water, hotel pickup and return. Guides such as Samir, Zak, Mostafa, and Sami are praised for clear explanations and thoughtful service.

“our guide gave us all the information about Abu symbol while being transported in the car instead of us having to stand in the hot sun at the site. that was greatly appreciated! he was very attentive and spoke impeccable English.”

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4.Private Tour: Day Trip to the Pyramids and Sphinx from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · from $42Top rated

This 4 to 5 hour private tour takes you from your Cairo or Giza hotel to the Pyramids of Giza, Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure, and the Sphinx. An Egyptologist guide such as Manar, Heba, or Sabry may lead the day, with a private car, water, entrance fees, and optional Egyptian lunch and camel ride depending on the package.

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5.From Marsa Alam: Private Day Trip to Luxor by Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 53 reviews · from $375

Leave Marsa Alam before dawn for a private Luxor day trip with an English-speaking guide such as Aziz or Ragab. Visit Karnak Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, three Valley of the Kings tombs, and Hatshepsut’s Temple. Air-conditioned transport, drinks, lunch, and entrance fees are included, though the drive can take more than five hours each way.

“La nostra guida RAGAB è stata SUPER! Gentile, disponibile, competente in ogni momento. Tour privato, comodo ma molto piuttosto impegnativo dal punto di vista fisico (siamo partiti alle 2:15 di notte) che vale la pena fare. Il prezzo è proporzionato a quanto ti viene offerto.”

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6.Private Luxurious Day Trip to Alexandria

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 39 reviews · 12 hours · from $192

Spend a full day tracing Alexandria’s Roman, Egyptian, and Mamluk past with a private guide and driver. Visit Pompey’s Pillar, the Serapeum, Kom el Shoqafa Catacombs, Qaitbay Citadel, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Guides such as Osama and Mustafa have earned praise for clear explanations and personal care. The long Cairo drive is the trade-off.

“It was a very good experience. Our guide and driver were very nice and friendly and made us feel very comfortable. Our tour guide Mustafa was very knowledgeable. It was a very convenient way to see the main attractions in Alexandria. Highly recommend if you only have a day to visit.”

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