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Top 5 Ancient Ruins Day Trips in Egypt

5 day trips  ·  from $42 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 5 ancient ruins day trips in Egypt worth a free day, each with its price and the one thing to know before the pickup.

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

1.From Aswan: Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup

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

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in a shared air-conditioned bus, then explore the colossal temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari. You can book with or without a guide, and guides such as Ahmed Abd Elwahab, Waleed Adnan, Mido, and Mostafa have earned praise for clear explanations. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Hazem & Waleed adnan was impressed with this trip thanks”

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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

2.Hurghada: Cairo Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum Day Trip

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

This 4.7-rated day trip takes you from Hurghada to Cairo by air-conditioned van for the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, lunch, and optional Nile boat ride. Guides such as Sarwat, Ahmed Hassan, Sherif, and Mo are praised for clear explanations and helpful photo tips. Expect a very early start, a long return, and a full day of ancient Egypt.

“Bus was ours for the day so belongings safe on board all day. Driver Emad & Zyad very kind always stopping when we needed facilities and always accompanying us. Cold drinks free all day. Stopped at a lovely clean place for lunch which was included. Food was excellent. Our guides Sarwat & Omar were wonderful. Very knowledgeable. Took us to all the best places. Took great photos!! Didn’t change us extra at any point or want tips. Felt very confident and safe with them all which I needed as was travelling with a child. Great trip *****”

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Hurghada Day Trip to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Museum and lunch - Reaching the Giza Plateau after sunrise
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Hurghada Day Trip to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Museum and lunch

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

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

Leave Hurghada around 2 AM for Cairo with an air-conditioned vehicle, an Egyptologist guide, lunch, and entry to the Giza Plateau and Egyptian Museum. Walk around the Great Pyramid, see the Sphinx and Valley Temple, then spend about two hours with ancient Egyptian artifacts. Guides may include Ahmed, Bassant, Ehab, Michael, or Ayman.

“The tour was wonderful and very interesting. Our guide, Ayman Fawzy, provided us with plenty of information and fascinating details about each site we visited — it was really great to have him with us. By the end of the day, we couldn’t visit the souk due to time constraints. Given how long the rest of the visits take (even with a quick lunch), I’m not sure it’s really feasible anyway — this part might need some adjustment. The trip is quite long, running from 1 a.m. to 11 p.m., but it’s absolutely worth it.”

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Luxor: Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch - The early pickup from Luxor
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Luxor: Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch

4.Luxor: Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch

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

Travel from Luxor to Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned car, meet your guide at the temple, and explore the colossal statues and inner chambers. English guiding is included, with French, German, Spanish, and Arabic options available. Lunch in Aswan, hotel transfers, entry, and driver service are covered for $148 per person.

“Ahmed Ashraf was very good in explaining the site. He is very knowledgeable. Rami is a very good driver and very good in his service. I loved the entire tour. I would recommend this tour.”

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Private Tour: Day Trip to the Pyramids and Sphinx from Cairo - Starting at the Pyramids of Giza
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Private Tour: Day Trip to the Pyramids and Sphinx from Cairo

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · from $42Best value

Spend four to five hours at Giza with a private Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the Sphinx, and enjoy hotel pickup from selected Cairo areas. An Egyptian lunch and 20-minute camel ride are available with the all-inclusive option.

“Very good tour. Our guide, Heba, was very Nice and carefull and explain all things very well. Our driver, Gazafi, was very kind too.”

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