Egypt Day Tours
Daily Adventures

Best Egypt Day Tours

Experience the magic of Egypt in a single day. Private tours tailored to your pace and interests.

Egypt day tours are guided single-day excursions to the country's greatest sights — the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum and the new Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple in Luxor, Philae and the colossal temples of Abu Simbel near Aswan, and Red Sea snorkeling and desert safaris from Hurghada, Sharm El-Sheikh and Dahab. Travel Joy Egypt runs every day tour as a private trip with a licensed Egyptologist guide, hotel or port pickup and a private air-conditioned vehicle, including long-distance day trips by plane or coach from the Red Sea resorts to Cairo and Luxor.

Licensed Egyptologist Guides

Every tour is led by a qualified Egyptologist — real history, not a script.

Private & Door-to-Door

Hotel or port pickup and a private air-conditioned vehicle, just for your group.

No Hidden Fees

Clear per-person pricing with entrance options and lunch stated up front.

Flexible & Tailor-Made

Start time, pace and stops are yours to shape — pay later, free cancellation.

Top Picks

Featured Excursions

Discover the most loved day trips across Egypt's most iconic cities.
Day Tour to Cairo & Pyramids from Port Said
Full Day
Classic

This full-day shore excursion takes cruise passengers from Port Said to Cairo to see the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum,…

From$195
Explore
Day Tour to Cairo from Alexandria Port
Full Day
Classic

This full-day shore excursion brings cruise guests from Alexandria Port to Cairo for a guided visit to the Giza pyramid complex and the Grand Egyptian Museum…

From$325
Explore
Cairo & Pyramids Day Trip from Port Sokhna
Full Day
Classic

This full-day shore excursion takes cruise passengers from Port Sokhna to Cairo to see the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum,…

From$195
Explore
Cairo City Day Tour
Full Day

Immerse yourself in the rich culture and centuries of history of Cairo with this 8-hour private sightseeing tour. Experienced guides will take you to the most…

From$55
Explore
Aswan Full Day Tour
Full Day
Classic

This full-day private tour covers Aswan's three essential sites: the Aswan High Dam, the island Temple of Philae, and the Unfinished Obelisk, with hotel pickup…

From$75
Explore
Alexandria Day Tour From Cairo
Full Day
Classic

This 12 hour daily tour from Cairo takes travelers on an educational journey through history in the Mediterranean coastal city of Alexandria. Guests will…

From$75
Explore
Private & 100% Customizable

Tailor-Make Your Dream Egypt Holiday

Your dates, your pace, your must-see wonders — handcrafted into one private itinerary by our expert Egyptologists.

Alexandria City Day Tour from Alexandria Port
Full Day
Classic

This full-day shore excursion introduces cruise passengers to Alexandria's landmarks directly from the port, covering Pompey's Pillar, the Kom El Shoqafa…

From$155
Explore
Alexandria Archeological Day Tour
Full Day
Classic

This full-day tour travels from Cairo to Alexandria to cover five of the city's archaeological landmarks in a single guided circuit: the Roman Theatre, the…

From$75
Explore
Day Tour To Abu Simbel From Aswan
Full Day
Classic

This full-day tour visits the Abu Simbel temple complex from Aswan using shared transport, departing at 3 AM so travelers reach the site for the same pre-dawn…

From$105
Explore
Private Day Tour To Abu Simbel From Aswan
Full Day
Classic

This full-day private tour takes travelers from Aswan to the Abu Simbel temple complex, departing before dawn so the group reaches the site in time to watch…

From$105
Explore
Sound & Light Show At The Pyramids
Evening, approx. 3 hours
Classic

This evening tour brings travelers to the Giza Plateau for the Pyramids Sound and Light Show, an outdoor performance that uses lighting and narration projected…

From$50
Explore
Cairo Stopover Tour
Full Day
Classic

This full-day Cairo stopover tour is a private layover excursion that takes travelers straight from Cairo Airport to the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian…

From$95
Explore
At a Glance

Egypt Tour Prices

TourDurationFrom / person
Day Tour to Cairo & Pyramids from Port SaidFull Day$195
Day Tour to Cairo from Alexandria PortFull Day$325
Cairo & Pyramids Day Trip from Port SokhnaFull Day$195
Cairo City Day TourFull Day$55
Aswan Full Day TourFull Day$75
Alexandria Day Tour From CairoFull Day$75
Alexandria City Day Tour from Alexandria PortFull Day$155
Alexandria Archeological Day TourFull Day$75
Day Tour To Abu Simbel From AswanFull Day$105
Private Day Tour To Abu Simbel From AswanFull Day$105

Prices are starting-from, per person, and vary with season, hotel class and group size. Every Egypt tour is private and fully customizable — request a tailored quote.

Where to Explore

Egypt Day Tours by Destination

From the Pyramids of Giza to the temples of Luxor and the reefs of the Red Sea — pick a base and browse the best day trips around it.
Cairo

Cairo

The Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum and medieval Islamic Cairo.

View Cairo tours
Giza & the Pyramids

Giza & the Pyramids

The Great Pyramid, the Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis on the Giza plateau.

View Giza & the Pyramids tours
Luxor

Luxor

Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Hatshepsut Temple and sunrise balloon flights.

View Luxor tours
Aswan

Aswan

Philae Temple, the High Dam, Nubian villages and the temples of Abu Simbel.

View Aswan tours
Hurghada

Hurghada

Giftun Islands snorkeling, desert safaris and long day trips to Luxor and Cairo.

View Hurghada tours
Sharm El-Sheikh

Sharm El-Sheikh

Ras Mohammed diving, Colored Canyon jeep safaris and Cairo day trips by air.

View Sharm El-Sheikh tours
Alexandria

Alexandria

The Catacombs, Qaitbay Citadel, Pompey's Pillar and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

View Alexandria tours
Siwa Oasis

Siwa Oasis

Saltwater springs, the Oracle Temple, Shali fortress and Great Sand Sea sunsets.

View Siwa Oasis tours
Dahab

Dahab

The Blue Hole, laid-back Red Sea diving and Mount Sinai sunrise treks.

View Dahab tours
Don't Miss

Top Sites & Experiences in Egypt

The Pyramids of Giza

The last of the Seven Wonders — Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, 45 minutes from central Cairo.

Explore

The Great Sphinx

The lion-bodied guardian of the Giza plateau, carved from a single ridge of limestone.

Explore

Valley of the Kings

The royal necropolis of Tutankhamun, Seti I and Ramesses VI on the Luxor West Bank.

Explore

Karnak Temple

The vast Precinct of Amun-Ra and the Great Hypostyle Hall of 134 columns.

Explore

Abu Simbel

Ramesses II's colossal twin temples — by road or a short flight from Aswan.

Explore

Sunrise Hot-Air Balloon

Float over the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Nile at dawn.

Explore
You might also like

Popular Tour Packages

Explore our most-loved multi-day journeys across Egypt

7-Day Cairo & Hurghada: Ancient Wonders & Red Sea
7 Days / 6 Nights

This 7-day, 6-night package pairs Cairo's ancient monuments with several unhurried days on the Red Sea coast at Hurghada, giving travelers a slower-paced trip…

From$1,185
Explore
5-Day Mythical Family Holiday in Egypt
5 Days / 4 Nights

This 5-day, 4-night family package pairs Cairo's pyramids with a taste of Aswan's Nubian culture, built around comfortable transfers and a pace designed to…

From$955
Explore
8-Day Private Easter Egypt Tour
8 Days / 7 Nights

Timed for Easter, this 8-day private tour covers Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, and an excursion to Abu Simbel, with seven nights split across the route. Day one opens…

From$2,410
Explore
6-Day Ancient Egypt Tour: Cairo, Luxor & Aswan
6 Days / 5 Nights

This 6-day tour covers Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, with five nights across 4-star hotels and domestic flights Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo, with an overland…

From$1,205
Explore
Luxury 5-Day Cairo & Luxor Tour
5 Days / 4 Nights

This 5-day luxury tour pairs Cairo and Luxor, with three nights in Cairo and one in Luxor connected by a return domestic flight. Day one includes a VIP welcome…

From$1,335
Explore
Egypt Holiday: Cairo & Nile Cruise (6 Days)
6 Days / 5 Nights

This 6-day holiday combines two nights in Cairo with a three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, connected by domestic flights. Day one includes an evening…

From$1,490
Explore
Traveler Reviews

What Travelers Say About Our Egypt Day Tours

5.0 / 5Rated on TripAdvisor
“Travelling with Travel Joy Egypt was one of the best decisions I have made. From the first contact the team was incredibly attentive, professional and passionate about what they do.”
Alejandro GJune 28, 2026
“My first time travelling solo as a woman in Egypt, including night trips and internal flights — I never imagined I would feel this safe. Travel Joy's drivers, guides and leaders are punctual, professional and friendly.”
Ghada DJune 28, 2026
“During our 4 days in Egypt we had a wonderful experience thanks to the excellent management of Travel Joy. From the very beginning everything was perfectly organized, with personalized attention.”
Sergio LJune 28, 2026
“An incredible experience exploring Cairo and Giza with Karim and Mito from Travel Joy Egypt. Karim was super friendly, easy to talk to, and incredibly knowledgeable about every place we visited.”
Beau MJune 28, 2026
“We travelled with Travel Joy in October. Our agent Karim, who supported us in Cairo, was very friendly, helpful and always attentive. The private vans they use are very comfortable.”
Rene OJune 28, 2026
“This trip was spectacular. Travelling with Travel Joy was perfect — they really fulfilled everything they promised and more. The service was a 10/10.”
Lizzett GJune 28, 2026
“I told the agency what I wanted to visit and they made me a tailor-made stay, all-inclusive, at a better price than many competitors. Kero was incredibly responsive, helpful and caring throughout.”
AelleJune 28, 2026
“We visited many museums, the pyramids, mosques, the Nile River and the markets. The guides Karim and Mito are true professionals. It is very safe to be with them — you feel like family.”
GoPlacesJune 28, 2026
“A great experience on our 5-day trip with Travel Joy. The best thing about this agency is that they helped us resolve the typical problems of travelling in Egypt — overpriced hotels, transport and souvenirs.”
Luis MJune 28, 2026

Showing 9 recent reviews · Read all reviews on TripAdvisor

Egyptologist Insights & Planning Guidance

Planning Your Egypt Day Tours

What Makes a Great Egypt Day Tour

What Makes a Great Egypt Day Tour

A day tour should do more than tick a monument off a list. The best Egypt excursions pair a licensed Egyptologist who can read the hieroglyphs on the wall with the logistics that make a single day count — an early start to beat the heat and the crowds, hotel pickup so you never chase a meeting point, and a private vehicle that waits while you linger. Every tour on this page is run privately for your group alone, so the pace, the photo stops and the lunch are yours to shape. For travelers staying longer, these day tours slot neatly into a multi-day Egypt tour package or a Nile cruise.

Cairo, Giza & the Pyramids

Cairo, Giza & the Pyramids

Cairo is the natural base for first-time visitors. A single day on the Giza plateau covers the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, the panorama viewpoint and the Great Sphinx, and most travelers add the Grand Egyptian Museum beside the plateau or the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir. With a little more time you can reach Saqqara's Step Pyramid and the ancient capital of Memphis on the same trip. Browse the full range of Cairo day tours and Giza Pyramids tours to build the perfect first day in Egypt.

Luxor & Aswan: the Open-Air Museum of the Nile

Luxor & Aswan: the Open-Air Museum of the Nile

Upper Egypt holds the richest concentration of monuments on earth. In Luxor a single day crosses from the East Bank's Karnak and Luxor Temples to the West Bank's Valley of the Kings, the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon — and can begin with a sunrise hot-air balloon over the whole necropolis. Further south, Aswan tours pair Philae Temple, the High Dam and a felucca sail with the unforgettable day trip to Abu Simbel. See every option in our Luxor tours and Aswan tours, or read the Egypt travel guide before you plan.

Red Sea Excursions & Day Trips from the Resorts

Red Sea Excursions & Day Trips from the Resorts

If you are based on the coast, a day tour is the easiest way to combine beach time with Egypt's icons. From Hurghada, Sharm El-Sheikh and Dahab you can snorkel the reefs of the Giftun Islands and Ras Mohammed, ride a quad bike into the desert for a Bedouin dinner, or take a long day trip by plane or air-conditioned coach to the Pyramids in Cairo or the temples of Luxor. Cruise passengers can do the same on a private shore excursion. Explore Hurghada excursions and Sharm El-Sheikh tours to make the most of your stay.

Travel Info

Day Tour Guide

Essential information for planning your perfect day trip in Egypt.

Need Assistance?

Our day tour specialists are online 24/7 to help you book your next adventure.

WhatsApp Support