8 Private Day Trips in Egypt Worth the Early Start

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

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

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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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 the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel, Roman Amphitheatre, and Abu al-Abbas Mosque. Expect about three hours each way.

“Alexandria was very nice to see and the drive was long but comfortable. Our guide Samira was friendly and knowledgeable and she explained a lot about the history of the city. The resturants and food was great with a choice of fish and chicken. I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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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, then explore the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari with a local guide. Guides such as Samir, Zak, and Mustapha explain the carvings before you enter, helping you make the most of your time in the heat.

“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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4.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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5.From Marsa Alam: Private Day Trip to Luxor by Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 53 reviews · from $375

Leave Marsa Alam before dawn for a private, air-conditioned drive to Luxor with an English, German, or Arabic-speaking guide. See Karnak, three royal tombs, Hatshepsut’s temple, and the Colossi of Memnon, with lunch beside the Nile and drinks in the car.

“Luxor day trip from Marsa Alam Our guide Aziz, a trained archaeologist, was fantastic – very knowledgeable, humorous, and patient, even with children. We visited Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple (outside), took a Nile cruise with fresh fruit, had a delicious lunch, saw Hatshepsut's temple, and several tombs in the Valley of the Kings. We paid extra to visit Tutankhamun's tomb – well worth it. The tour is also suitable for children, thanks to stops with clean toilets (e.g., Cleopatra). Downside: The journey is extremely long, as you have to drive via Safaga with many checkpoints – you should know this in advance. Also, the tour guide only joins the tour…”

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6.Private Day Trip To Kom Ombo And Edfu Temples From Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $70

Travel north from Aswan to Kom Ombo and Edfu with a private Egyptologist guide. See Kom Ombo’s twin sanctuaries and crocodile carvings, then explore Edfu’s huge Horus temple. Hotel pickup, transport, entrance fees, water, and an optional Luxor drop-off are included.

“We loved this tour! It was well-organized and informative, with an exceptional guide and driver who spoke excellent English. Unlike other tours I've taken in Egypt, this one respected my preferences and interests, without pushing me to spend more money. Highly recommended!”

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7.From Cairo: Private Luxurious Day Trip to Alexandria

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 39 reviews · 12 hours · from $192

You’ll travel 137 miles from Cairo to Alexandria in a private air-conditioned car with an Egyptologist guide. See Pompey’s Pillar, Serapeum, the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Qaitbay Citadel, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, with a local lunch included.

“der freudlicher Guide und Fahrer. vor allem die Flexibilität!!! Diese.Tour finde.ich micht so interessant. Eher Museum, Festung + römisches Theater.”

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8.El Alamein Private Day Trip from Alexandria

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $55

Travel from Alexandria to El Alamein in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an Egyptologist guide. Visit the War Museum, Commonwealth, Italian, and German cemeteries, with hotel pickup and drop-off. Some options include lunch and entrance fees.

“It was very difficult to understand our English speaking guide. He was a very nice man but we really struggled to understand him for most of the day. We said this to him and he tried to speak a lot slower for us . The sites are worth visiting and you are probably better off with a travel book if you don’t speak Arabic .”

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