4 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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