EGYPT · HISTORICAL TOURS
14 tours
14 historical tours are written up here. The 14 below are worth a day of your trip: prices, durations and what actually happens once you are out there, so five minutes here saves you an afternoon later.
Private full-day Alexandria from Cairo with Egyptologist guidance, skip-the-line entries, lunch, and top sights: Roman theater, catacombs, citadel, and mosque.
“Amazing! It was the highlight of our trip in general because of the best tourguide mahmout and the best driver. The price was really good for what we saw and food was delicious.”
Sunrise balloon over Luxor, floating 1,500 feet above Thebes, the Valley of the Kings, and Deir el Bahari, with private hotel pickup.
“The balloon ride was fantastic, offering stunning views at sunrise. The staff, especially Marolla, were very friendly and accommodating. After the ride, we joined the "free" breakfast... At 8am, we were treated to three traditional dance shows Read more”
Guided Old Cairo walk from Bab al-Futuh to Al-Hakim, Bayt al-Suhaymi, El Moez Street, Khan el-Khalili, with street food stops.
“Randa was an excellent guide, very dynamic and knowledgeable about the history and the tour sights.”
Alexandria in one full day from Cairo, with Kom el Shoqafa catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, Roman sites, Qaitbay Citadel, and seafood lunch.
“Our historical day trip to Alexandria, Egypt was fantastic from beginning to end. The entire tour was very well organized, with a smooth and efficient process that made the experience completely stress-free. We visited Alexandria’s most important historical sites, and everything was perfectly timed without feeling rushed. The transportation was comfortable, and the itinerary was thoughtfully planned to cover a lot while still allowing us to enjoy each location. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a well-structured, enjoyable, and informative Alexandria day tour.”
3 days in Egypt’s Siwa Oasis from Cairo, with El Alamein WWII museum, desert safari, salt lakes swims, Cleopatra’s pool, and Shali old town.
“Excellent tour with great activities and very good organization. Special thanks to our guide Ahmed who contributed to making the experience smooth and fun. Definitely recommended!”
Cairo night at Wekalet El Ghouri with Tanoura dancing, live folk music, and Darawish whirling dervishes, door-to-door.
“Kind and knowledgeable guide. Great show and excellent transport.”
A guided full day in Alexandria: Roman Kom El-Deka, Kom El Shoqafa catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel, plus lunch.
“Aan te bevelen! Nancy Mahmoud is een supergids. De Romeinse catacomben adembenemend. Alexandria is een georganiseerde chaos, wat een boeiende stad!”
Private 3-day Egypt tour covering Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel with an Egyptologist guide, first-class train tickets and Philae boat ride.
“Amazing experience. Had a great host, Khaled, who made the trip even better. Amazing views, wonderful history. Definitely recommend and make sure Khaled is your host :)”
Private 6-hour Cairo mosque tour with hotel pickup, A/C car, and entry fees included: Al-Azhar, Sultan Hassan, Citadel, more.
“Youssef was a wonderful tour guide. We loved all the temples that we visited along with two churches and a synagogue, because we had the time, and they were close by. Youssef was extremely knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the faiths, different from ours, aRead more”
Full-day private Luxor tour of Karnak, Hatshepsut, Memnon statues, and Valley of the Kings tombs with hotel pickup and guide.
“This is the tour to go with. For reference, this was our first family trip to Egypt, and we were traveling with two small but reasonably well traveled girls (ages 6 and 8). Let me start off with the tour operator, Mohamed. He is fantastic in every possible respect. He was knowledRead more”
Private 10-hour Alexandria tour from Giza: Kom El-Shoqafa catacombs, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Pompey’s Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel.
“The guide was very good and helpful but should learn English a little bit more.”
Private 5-hour West Luxor tour with an Egyptologist to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, and Colossi of Memnon.
“Great tour to see the main tombs of the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut temple, such an impressive site! We learned a lot about the New Kingdom thanks to our guide and we had an amazing day in West Luxor.”
Watch Egypt's Sufi whirling dervish-style Al Tannoura show in Cairo’s medieval Wekalet El Ghouri, with hotel pickup and water.
“Terrible agency, the guide, Aya, did not even know how to get to the place and we had to GUIDE her to the ticket Office. She didn't explain anything and didn't even offer some water, which was included. When the spectacle finished, we had tRead more”
Private day trip from Cairo to Alexandria with an Egyptologist, catacombs, Roman sites, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, plus lunch.
“Menna our guide was amazing! She tell us everything that we wanted to know about the history of Alexandria. She answer every question that we had. And make us enjoy the trip! No words for that girl. The trip was nice with a very comfortable Van. Our driver also great guy he protect us help us with everything and he made all the stops that we asked. You did a great choice with this staff! Bravo!”
