Egypt · FULL-DAY
Good full-day tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Leave Hurghada before dawn for a guided Cairo and Giza day trip. Explore the pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, and Egyptian Museum with guides such as Ahmed Rabea, Noura, Mustafa Salah, or Ragab. Lunch is included, while a Nile boat ride, camel ride, and GEM visit depend on the option you choose.
“Our drivers and our tour guide - Ahmed Rabea were all great. Very helpful and friendly.”
Fly from Hurghada to Cairo for a packed day at the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and Khan el-Khalili. FTS Travels provides flights, transfers, entries, lunch, and a guide such as Ahmed Hassan, Sherif, or Ibrahim. Optional extras include the Great Pyramid, camel ride, Nile cruise, scarves, and photos.
“Mohammed Amin was very knowledgeable and made the trip very enjoyable he’s expertise really made the trip amazing. Definitely recommend”
Spend a full day crossing Luxor’s east and west banks with an Egyptologist guide. Visit royal tombs, Hatshepsut’s terraces, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Guides such as Ahmed Bahaa, Gabriel, Alaa Hassan, and Omar are praised for clear explanations and helpful pacing.
“We have a tour guide in luxor with the name of Gabriel, Wow what experience I think it's the best experience we had so far on tour guides. He explained so much things that I really didn't know about for the Egyptian mythology and story with detail by detail and ofc the reason why everything happend and the buildings structured like this, I recommend Gabriel for touring around he will expalin anything you want and ask with no hesitation.”
Spend about eight hours crossing Luxor’s West and East Banks in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Visit royal tombs, Hatshepsut’s temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Choose transport only, or add a licensed guide, entry fees, and lunch.
“Fabulous majestic overwhelming amaznenent do it all over again! Weather was fantastic the guides were friendly knowledgeable”
Fly from Hurghada to Cairo with an Egyptologist guide such as Ahmed Hassan, Reem, Sherif, or Ahmed Wahib. Visit the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Egyptian Museum, and Khan el-Khalili. Optional extras include the Great Pyramid interior, a Nile cruise, camel ride, and professional photos.
“Great experience - very nice staff (guide and driver - thank you Mo 🙂), very good transport by 8ppl minivan and very precise timing. We strongly recommend.”
Travel from Cairo or Giza to Alexandria with an Egyptologist guide such as Reem, Samira, or Mahmoud. Visit Roman ruins, the Kom el Shoqafa catacombs, the Library, Qaitbay Citadel, and Abu al-Abbas Mosque, with lunch and private air-conditioned transport included.
“Everything was great! The driver Ahmed and our guide Ahmed were very assisting with anything we wanted. The atmosphere was great, too. We even met two group of Greeks and this made the trio even better. Totally recommended trip to see the basic sights in Alexandria.”
Spend about seven hours exploring Luxor with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon, with lunch and East Bank hotel transfers included. Guides may include Mina, Asma, Jacquie, or Mostafa.
“If only there were a way to selectively erase my memory of the tour operator while still enjoying my memories of the sites in Luxor, Egypt. Unfortunately, my day was ruined by their poor operations and harassment from the tour guide for more money. This company will nickel Read more”
Spend 7 to 10 hours exploring Luxor’s West Bank in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an Egyptologist guide. Visit the Valleys of the Kings and Queens, Deir el-Medina, Hatshepsut Temple, Medinet Habu, and the Colossi of Memnon. Guides may include Hany Yessen, Sayed, Hassan, or Ahmed Emam.
“Great time and visit with our guide Sayed. Very knowledgeable, share his passion for egypt, gives enough time to visit on our own when explanations are done so that kids can take pictures and selfies. Program is intense but you discover most of what the west side of Luxor has to offer. some tombs in Valley of Kings are extra, you need to decide when you get in. Be prevpared if you want to see extra, to choose which ones. The rstaurant at the end of the tour was also very good with plenty of egyptien food. Our guide was relax and friendly, smiling and clear in his explanation. Overall…”
Spend 12 to 14 hours exploring Cairo from Sharm El Sheikh by domestic flight. Guides such as Ahmed Hassan, Mohamed Amin, Sherif, and Reem lead visits to Giza, the Egyptian Museum, and Khan El Khalili, with hotel transfers, lunch, entry tickets, and airport transport included.
“Excellent day in Cairo my guide Mohammed and driver Mahmoud were the dream team great day out for all would recommend”
Meet an Egyptologist guide such as Nahed, Samaa, Tony, or Ahmed Al Behary for a six-hour Cairo tour through the Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque, Babylon Fortress, Abu Serga, St. George’s, the Hanging Church, El Moez Street, and Khan El Khalili, with local lunch and hotel transport included.
“An amazing day exploring Coptic and Islamic Cairo with the best team! Our guide Rania Khairy was fabulous - knowledgeable, engaging, and made the history of the Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque, Hanging Church, and the Cave Church truly come alive. A special thanks to our driver Walid, who was professional, kind, and made getting around Cairo smooth and stress-free. Going to Khan al-Khalili with delicious feteer, was the perfect lunch break. A wonderful blend of history, spirituality, and local flavor—highly recommended!”
Spend about eight hours sailing from Hurghada to Orange Bay, with up to two hours on the island, two 45-minute snorkeling stops, lunch, soft drinks, and Banana Boat and Sofa rides. Guides such as Mahmoud and Fady are praised for their care, though extra fees and crowded stops matter.
“Site magique mais trop de monde sur orange bay..enchaînement des snorkelings à queue leu leu...repas correct et un.peu juste en quantité...le surplus vip ne donne rien de plus”
Spend about eight hours with a private Egyptologist guide and driver, visiting the Valley of the Kings, Tutankhamun’s tomb, Hatshepsut, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and more. Guides such as Ameen, Hassan, Khalid, and Ragab are praised for clear explanations and a relaxed pace. Lunch and hotel transfers are included, but entrance fees are extra.
“Guide knew lot of information, lunch was very basic, no AC in vehicle. Airport transfer is expensive, can be done at 1/4 of cost with taxi.”
Start before dawn with a 30-minute balloon flight over Luxor, often seeing the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple from above. Then follow guides such as Abdallah, Hamdi, Ahmed, or Sayed Salim through the west and east banks. Entry tickets and lunch cost extra.
“Hot air balloon was the highlight of the tour. Doing the hot air balloon and full day tour is a good option to save time and money. However the stop at alabaster manufacturing unit was not necessary and time consuming. Also it would be great to know in advance that lunch is not paid as there was no mention of it during the tour. Also for people who don’t want to have lunch at the same restaurant there wasn’t any other option available around .”
Spend about 8.5 hours with a private Egyptologist guide visiting Giza, the Sphinx, Saqqara, and Memphis. You’ll also ride a camel for 30 minutes and take an ATV across the desert. Hotel pickup, lunch, transport, and the guide are included, but entrance fees are extra.
“I had an amazing tour of Giza, Memphis, and Sakkara with Hazem as our guide and Marena handling customer service. Hazem was knowledgeable, friendly, and even helped with great photos. The tour was well-organized, and the transport was comfortable. Marena’s customer service was excellent, ensuring a smooth experience. Highly recommend!”
Start with a 35 to 60-minute Luxor balloon flight, then cross the Nile for a private guided tour of the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Guides may include Hassan, Khaled, or Mohammed. Entrance fees and lunch cost extra.
“Poor customer service. Unethical business practices. False advertisement. Dishonest tour operator. Avoid!!!”
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