11 Ancient Ruins Day Trips in Egypt to Give a Whole Day To

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 an air-conditioned group bus, arriving early for time at Ramesses II’s great temple and Nefertari’s smaller sanctuary. Choose a guide or explore independently, with pickup and drop-off included from Aswan accommodation. Guides such as Waleed Adnan, Ahmed Abd Elwahab, and Mido are praised for clear explanations.

“Waleed adnan Aswan tour guide Malak Aziz Nice tours colege We had a really great time ! Thank you for the transportation for the organization and for all the detailed explanations. Hope to have more visits with you !”

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

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

Leave Hurghada before dawn for Giza and Cairo in an air-conditioned van. Your Egyptologist guide, such as Sarwat, Ahmed Hassan, or Sherif, leads you through the pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum, with lunch and optional Nile boat ride included.

“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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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, Egyptologist guide, lunch, and entry tickets. See the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, and Egyptian Museum. Guides such as Ehab, Bassant, Ayman, and Ahmed are praised for clear storytelling and personal care.

“The trip was great! Our guide Ahmed was fantastic – straightforward and to the point. I wholeheartedly recommend it! 💕💕💕”

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

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

Leave Luxor before dawn for Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned car. Meet a local guide such as Mustafa, Hani, or Ahmed Ashraf at the temple, see Ramses II and Nefertari’s temples, enjoy lunch, and return the same day. The drive is long, but private transport and flexible stops help.

“The tour was very well organised to get me from Luxor to Abu Simbel, which is a 500km journey one way. The driver did well as did the guide Ahmed Achraf who was very knowledgeable.”

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

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

Spend four to five hours with a private guide and driver at the Pyramids of Giza, Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure, and the Sphinx. Guides such as Heba, Manar, and Sabry are praised for clear history lessons, family-friendly pacing, and help with photos and local bargaining.

“To enjoy the Pyramids trip now you have to wear a sport shoes and sportive spirit. Sphinx is waiting for you also Ancient Solar Boat Museum is a must to be visited. Chose the best Egyptologist or be in touch with me I would recommend you one of the best Egyptologists I know.”

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6.From Hurghada: Grand Egyptian Museum Pyramids Cairo Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 187 reviews · 19 hours · from $104

You’ll leave Hurghada around 2 AM for Cairo with an Egyptologist guide, visiting the Giza pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, and Grand Egyptian Museum. Guides such as Ehab, Amal, Ramy, and Ahmed have led recent departures. Expect snacks, lunch, long coach rides, and a packed day.

“The trip was amazing and Ramy is a great guide! We felt safe and we managed to visit the main attractions on time. Highly recommended! 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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7.Hurghada: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Museum & Old Souq Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 152 reviews · from $63

Travel from Hurghada to Cairo in an air-conditioned vehicle, then explore Giza, the Sphinx, Valley Temple, Egyptian Museum, Khan El-Khalili, and El Moez Street with an Egyptologist guide. Guides may include Ahmed, Amir, Ramy, Mahdy, Bossi, or Sky. Lunch and hotel transfers are included.

“Our guide was super informative and the whole tour was well-structured. the transportation was also smoothly organised. I would recommend this tour to everyone.”

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8.Marsa Alam: Ancient Cairo & Giza Pyramids Day Trip by Plane

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 106 reviews · from $469

This Cairo day trip links Marsa Alam with the Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, lunch, and Khan el Khalili by domestic flight. An Egyptologist such as Hamdeen, Ahmed, Reem, or Aisha leads the Cairo visits. Expect a very full day, with a long road transfer to Hurghada Airport.

“Great. We took a boat trip on the Nile. After that, we went to the Egyptian Museum. The guide explained everything very well. Then we had lunch, which was a buffet. We also went to a papyrus shop. Finally, we visited the pyramids and went inside. Our guide Reem and our driver Ahmed were fantastic!”

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9.Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Memphis, and Sakkara Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 55 reviews · 6 hours · from $70

Start with hotel pickup and explore the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, the Sphinx, and Khafre’s Valley Temple. Continue to Sakkara’s Step Pyramid and Memphis, with guides such as Pierre, Mina, or Ahmed Salah available subject to language and date.

“Ahmed Salah ci ha guidato con simpatia e passione. Disponibile e instancabile, con la sua compagnia ha reso la nostra gita ancora più piacevole.”

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10.Luxor: Valley of The Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 55 reviews · from $64

Start at 7 a.m. with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle from your Luxor hotel, Nile cruise, or airport. Visit royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Arabic and English guiding are available, with airport drop-off possible.

“Great, I visited everything, and the driver and guide were super friendly and helpful.”

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11.Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup From Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · from $25Best value

Leave Aswan at 4:00 am for Abu Simbel in an air-conditioned shared vehicle. Explore the Great Temple and smaller temple with time for photos and an optional guide. The $25 price excludes the 495 EGP entry ticket, and some pickup areas cost an extra $10.

“Son 3,5 horas de ida y otras 3,5 horas de vuelta, pero luego te dan 1 hora para ver los dos templos de prisa y corriendo. Se necesitarían unas 2 horas. En el 2o templo había una cola enorme, fui a avisar al guía de que nos regresamos, nos llevó a la entrada y sobornando al de la puerta nos colamos sin esperar.”

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