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The 4 Best Private Day Trips in Egypt

4 day trips  ·  from $30 a head

The 4 best private day trips in Egypt you can book, with what each costs, how long you are away and how much of it is spent on the road. Start at number one.

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

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

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

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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Day-Trip to Alexandria from Cairo by Private Car - Starting from Cairo or Giza
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Day-Trip to Alexandria from Cairo by Private Car

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 hotel pickup, bottled water, and a local guide. Visit Kom el Shoqafa Catacombs, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel, the Roman Amphitheatre, and Abu al-Abbas Mosque. Guides such as Sherry, Heba, and Nazreem have been praised for clear explanations, but sightseeing time can feel short.

“The historical sites and the knowledge of our tour guide. Beautiful view of the coast line. Citadel was amazing.”

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Best Private Day Trip To Abu Simbel From Aswan - The three-hour drive from Aswan
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Best Private Day Trip To Abu Simbel From Aswan

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, with a guide such as Samir, Zak, or Mostafa explaining the temples on the way. You’ll visit the great Temple of Ramesses II and the smaller Temple of Nefertari, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, and return to Aswan the same day.

“It was the best way to end our trip in Egypt! Daria our guide & Shico our driver made this day super comfortable, full of information and smiles. Thank you so much!❤️”

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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

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

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

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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