All Egypt 1-Day Tours and Trips
Page 2 of The Best 1-day Trips in Egypt with 14 Reviews
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Tour to Cairo from Luxor by First Class Seating Train - 1 day
At 18:00 pm our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor and transfer you to Luxor train Station for your 10-hour journey to Cairo.
Arrive at Giza Station by 7:00 am and meet your tour guide who will be waiting for you on the platform holding a sign with your name on it.
Start your day tour visiting Giza Pyramids, the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus.
We now head to the Valley Temple where the Highest Priest mummified the dead body of King Chephren & made his final judgment for his heart.
You can get close to the Great Sphinx and have your professional pictures taken by our expert tour guide. The Sphinx is the head of a pharaoh on a lion's body which dates from the time of Chephren, the owner of the second pyramid at Giza.
After spending your 3-hour visit to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx we stop for lunch included at local restaurant in Giza.
Then you continue your tour to the Egyptian Museum which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art, considered the largest and the most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world.
Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamoun collection of treasures, gold and jewelry which were enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920 when his tomb was excavated.
Then you continue your day tour to Coptic or Christian Cairo for a background on the Christian and Jewish heritage through The Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Continue driving to Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan Kalili Bazaar, Cairo’s oldest bazaar.
Finally around 19:00 pm you will be transferred back to Giza Train Station for your 10 hours journey back to Luxor.
Arrival at Luxor train station, meet our Local Representative and transfer to your hotel in Luxor.
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The Special Tour Pyramids - Sphinx - Sakkara + Ride Camel - 1 day
You will be picked up Starting at 8.30 am till 10 am from your hotel in Cairo or Giza to start a full day tour visiting the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus.
Your tour takes you to The Valley of the Temples where the priests have mummified the dead body of King Chephren, the owner of the second pyramid of Giza. You get a chance to visit the Sphinx where you get to have an eye to eye contact with the Sphinx - the legendary guardian that stands out from the huge funeral complex with lion body and the head of King Chephren and you have a 20 minutes to reading camel or horse.
Your lunch See food (fish or Chicken or Shish Kebab or mixed grilled) your lunch in a local restaurant recommended by TripAdvisor, between your visits to a local restaurant (excluding drinks). In the afternoon visit the Sakkara which is located about 16.8 miles (27km) south west of Cairo. Here you visit the pyramid (built by King Zoser) which is considered an important part of the evolution of pyramids.
We continuing the tour to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt (the city dates back to 3100 BC), where you can see the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx.
Your tour ends with a transfer to the hotel.
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Kalabsha temple and Nubian Museum day tour from Aswan - 1 day
Kalabsha temple and Nubian Museum day tour from Aswan Starts at 8:00 am. Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to enjoy a trip to the Temple of Kalabsha from Aswan and Nubian Museum.
The temple has been dismantled and re-erected on a hill near the High-Dam site (Western Bank). This temple was originally built by Toutmosis II and Amenophis II at Kalabsha, 40 miles south ofAswan, and was restored during the Roman conquest.
Afterwards, visit the Nubian Museum which was opened in 1997. This museum displays thousands of antiquities that would have been lost under the waters of Lake Nasser. This museum takes its name from the ancient Egyptian Nbu, meaning gold, in reference to the area's famous gold mines. Moreover, you will enjoy scenes of Nubian life demonstrated with a range of life-size displays.
You will be dropped off at your hotel after the tour.
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Cairo Day Tour - 1 day
Start your private tour with your own Egyptologist guide to Giza plateau. Once you enter the area, you will be able to go very close to the Great Pyramid of Cheops, staring at that massive structure, you will realize that your dream of visiting the only surviving wonder of the ancient world came true. Your guide will provide you with full history of those 4600 years old tombs, giving you enough time to take as many photos as you wish. You may like to enter the burial chamber of one of the pyramids (optional).
Passing through the pyramids of Chephren and Menkaure,you will stop at the area of the panorama where you can take some photos of all the pyramids together.In that part of the Sahara Desert area, you will have the chance to ride a camel, take nice shots and have a lot of fun(optional).Then, you may visit the sun boat museum (optional).
After a short drive, you will find yourself at the feet of the fascinating statue of the sphinx.The largest monolith sculpture in Ancient Egypt. This mysterious monument was carved to symbolize the pharaoh’s power and wisdom.On the way to the museum, you will stop at the papyrus institute to see how this ancient genuine paper was produced in the old times.
Your next stop will be the Egyptian museum.This museum (opened in 1901) has the largest collection of artifacts in the world.The visit to this museum is a must.With your guide,you will find yourself diving in a sea of 165,000 artifacts and antiquities.Your guide will explain and show you the highlights and most important treasures of the young pharaoh Tut Ankh Amun such as his golden mask and coffins and the contents of his intact tomb.
You will enjoy looking at the fantastic sculptures, sarcophagi, jewelry and papyrus scrolls that date back to different eras.You will have the chance to see the royal mummies of the great pharaohs (optional). You can have free time to browse the museum yourself after the guided part. Finally, you will be taken back to your hotel.
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Half day tour to Old Cairo and Ben Ezra Synagogue - 1 day
On this Cairo Day Tour, you will be visiting Coptic Old Cairo, Saladin Citadel and Khan Khalili Bazaar.
You will be picked up at your hotel and we can start our half day tour with a visit to the Old Cairo that is known as Christian Coptic Cairo. It is among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is sill felt.
At the old Cairo, you will be able to visit the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old Jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue. (2 hrs time Spent)
Then we will continue our day tour to the Citadel where we visit the Mohamed Ali Mosque that is also known as the Alabaster Mosque.
End your day tour with a visit to the Khan Khalili Bazaar where numerous shops in this district are known for trading fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques and much more.
Tour ends with a drop off at your hotel in Cairo.
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Half Day Tour to El Moez street and Al Azhar Park - 1 day
This is a day tour to El Moez Street and Al Azhar Park in Cairo. This day tour is a cultural trip where you visit not just mosques but streets and neighbourhoods.
After the pickup at your hotel, the day tour starts. We will first visit one of the oldest streets in Egypt which is El Moez Le Din Allah Street, an eloquent witness for historical Cairo with the various monuments spread along both sides of the street.
We will then move towards the northern side of the city, in El Darb El Asfar, the most ancient quarter of Islamic Cairo monuments where you visit Barqouq mosque & School in Nahassen, El Aqmar Mosque, the Mosque of El Saleh Talae, the Blue Mosque, the Dome, Hospital & School of Qalawoon.
Also you will be able to visit Bayt El Sehaymi, which is 350 years old. We will take you for a walk on Al Darb Al Ahmar Street. Facing Bab Zuweila and going further up north in Suq al-Silah Street one will come across the saddle makers market called Suq al-Surugiyyiah which produces all kinds of leatherware. From here we will be in Al Moez Street, the most beautiful Islamic street in Cairo.
End your day tour with a visit to Al Azhar Park which is located in the heart of old historic Cairo.
Note: Lunch included at a local restaurant in between visits.
Tour finishes with drop off at the customer's hotel around 16:00 pm.
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Day Tour to West Bank in Luxor -Visit Valley of the Kings - 1 day
At 7:00 am you will be picked-up from your hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor by our guide. You will then be transferred by private A/C vehicle to the West Bank where you will visit the Valley Of The Kings.
The valley represents the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial and there are many kings buried in this valley. The most famous tombs are King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah and Amonhotep II.
We follow this by a visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also known as El Dir El Bahari. The temple was built by Queen Hatshepsut, the daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C). She was the only pharaonic woman to reign over ancient Egypt.
We continue our day tour to the Colossi of Memnon which are remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
Around noon-afternoon we will transfer you back to your hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor.
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Day trip to Kom Ombo and Edfu temples from Aswan - 1 day
At 7:00 am our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to enjoy a day tour to the Temple of Kom Ombo standing on high grounds overlooking the Nile.
It differs from other temples because of its double entrance, each one is dedicated to divinity: "Haroeris" with his falcon head and " Sobek " with his crocodile head. The Temple of Kom Ombo was built in an honor of two deities the crocodile-headed Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world, and Haroeris or the ancient falcon-headed Horus. Lunch box included.
Then you will be transferred to Edfu by road to visit the majestic temple dedicated to Horus which is considered by most to be the best preserved cult temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus took revenge of the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth.
At the end of tour, we transfer you to your hotel in either Aswan or Luxor as per your request.
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Day tour to Luxor from Aswan - 1 day
This is a day tour to Luxor from Aswan visiting the highlights of Luxor's East bank and West Bank.
At 7:00 Pm, we pick you up from your Hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan. Then you will be transferred by a private A/C vehicle to Luxor. We will arrive at Luxor at 10:00 am.
Start your day tour with a visit to the West Bank of the Nile where you visit the Valley Of The Kings, the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley.The most known tombs are King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah and AmonhotepII.
Followed by a visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut that is known as El Dir El Bahari which was built by Queen Hatshepsut the daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt. Then continue your day tour to The Colossi of Memnon which are remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
Lunch is included at a local restaurant but beverages are not included.
After lunch, continue on your day tour to the East Bank where you will visit Karnak & Luxor Temples. Karnak Temple is the greatest example of worship in the history, dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu.
Spend around 3 hours there, then continue your day tour visiting the Temple Of Luxor, which was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty.
You will be dropped at your hotel after the tour.
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Cairo Short layover tour to Giza Pyramids & Bazaar - 1 day
This day trip starts & ends at Cairo Airport. As soon as you reach the airport, you will find our guide holding a sign with your name on it, outside the Passengers area.
You will be transferred to Giza city by a private A/C vehicle. First, you will visit the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos.
Next is a close-up look at The Sphinx - a huge funeral complex guarded by the legendary lion body with the face of king Chephren. You will also visit the valley Temple where the dead Body of King Chephren was mummified.
Then we will move to downtown where you will pass by Tahrir Square, Cairo Tower and the Nile river.
A Felucca boat ride on the Nile can be arranged if there is time.
Then end your day tour with a visit to the Khan El Khalili Bazaar where shops in this district are legendary for fine brass ware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques etc.
At the end of the day we will transfer you back to Cairo airport.
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Coptic Cairo Tour with Hanging Church and Abu Serg Church - 1 day
Our representative (your guide) picks you up at 9 am from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Discover the ancient sites and culture of Coptic Christians on a private tour through Old Cairo.
Visit Abu Serga where the Holy family sort refuge, and Ben Ezra, one of the oldest synagogues in Cairo.
Learn about Christian life in Egypt, a country where Christianity is a minority.
The Hanging Church is built into the walls of the water gate of the Roman fortress and is possibly the oldest Christian church in Egypt. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, it is one of Cairo's most beautiful churches. Continue to the Monastery and Church of St George.
This is not an old church, dating from 1909, but there has been a church in Coptic Cairo dedicated to the Martyr since the 10th-century. It is one of the few remaining circular churches in the Middle East.
Your next stop is the Abu Serga, one of the places where the Holy Family rested after fleeing Israel from King Herod. At the turn of the century this little church, which dates from the 10th-century, was the most important pilgrimage spot in Old Cairo for visiting Christian tourists. There are 24 marble columns lining the central court and a series of 12th-century icons depicting the 12 apostles.
Ben Ezra Synagogue is one of the oldest in Egypt. Set in a beautiful garden, it was built on the site of a 4th-century Christian church. The synagogue was severely damaged by Arabs after the 1967 war with Israel, but it has been almost completely renovated.
Then visit the Coptic Museum at the end of the tour. The Museum is located in an area of great historical importance within the precinct of the Babylon Fort. Occupying over 8,000 sq meters the museum features almost 16,000 objects of importance to the Copts of Egypt.
This is a private tour allowing you to determine the amount of time spent at each of the sites. Moreover, you also have the chance to visit the Papyrus Institute to see how this famous artwork is made and have the chance to purchase genuine items if you wish to.
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Budget Day Tour in Luxor to East Bank Visit Karnak - 1 day
At 10:00 am Pickup from your Hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor by our guide.
Then you will be transferred by private A/C vehicle to the East Bank where you will visit Karnak Temple. Karnak is the greatest example of worship dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu. We spend around 3 hours here.
We continue our day tour by visiting the Temple of Luxor. It was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty.
These ancient sites depict a part of history that would have been completely forgotten had these temples not been around to remind us of the history of civilization.
Later you will be driven back to your hotel in Luxor or to the Luxor airport.
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Cairo Tours Visiting Giza Pyramids and Sphinx - 1 day
In this day tour, we will be visiting the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Valley Temple.
We will pick you up from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza to start your half day tour. We will start with the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos.
Then we will visit the Valley Temple where the priests mummified the dead body of king Chephren. We can also get a close-up look at The Sphinx - The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren.
You can take amazing pictures with The Sphinx. Our guide will help you with this.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
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Day Tour to Cairo and the Pyramids - 1 day
Egypt. The land of the ancients. One of the early great civilizations of the world. There's just so much history to see and breathe here. Every nook, every cranny presents something new, the atmosphere rich with antiquity. A trip to this beautiful land is sure to leave you mesmerized and speechless, presenting a journey like no other. This private day excursion takes you to some of the key highlights around Cairo, one of the most happening cities in the country. Of course, pyramids are included!!
Pick Up
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, Giza or Cairo International Airport then drive the downtown of Cairo where is The Egyptian Museum.
Visit the Egyptian Museum
You will start the tour by visiting the world- famous Egyptian Museum. The museum, spanning two floors, houses a vast 120,000 masterpieces from different eras and periods in Egyptian history. The most popular exhibits are that of treasures relating to the Pharaonic kings and queens, such as the child king Tutankhamen and the room of mummies. In the latter, visitors can learn more about mummification art in ancient Egypt.
Discover the Nile by Felucca " Optional "
After your visit to the Egyptian museum, you will have the chance to relax and float on a Felucca (small motor boat) on a trip along the longest river in the world. Here you can take time to absorb the panoramic views of the city in the summer breeze.
Stop for Lunch
Next we will take a break to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in a restaurant with wonderful views of the Nile. Drinks are not included.
Visit Pyramids & Sphinx
After lunch, we will cross the Nile and travel to Giza to the ancient pyramids, constructed in around 2560 BC. Renowned as one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, it will be hard not to stare in amazement on your arrival at the pyramids and ask: ‘How were they built? And why?’ Don’t worry – all of our guides are qualified Egyptologists and will be happy to guide you and answer all of your questions. There will be the option at this point in the tour to go inside one of the three ancient pyramids.
After that we will walk down to the edge of the plateau to King Kafra Valley where you can take your first glimpse of the Great Sphinx and its temple. The Great Sphinx of Giza is a mythological creature, formed of a human head and the body of a lion which standing at over 20 meters high 73 metres long is a magnificent sight to behold.
Shopping
Our final stop of about one hour will be for shopping. Here you will have the chance to buy authentic and traditional Egyptian souvenirs and gifts produced by local craftspeople. We will spend time at the Papyrus Institute, where you will be given a demonstration on how this famous paper is made and where you will also have the chance to purchase papyrus art. We will also visit a perfume shop, where you can shop for Arabian scents and beautifully decorated perfume bottles.
Drive Back
At the end of the day our guide will transfer you back to your hotel or to the airport to catch your flight.
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