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.
Featured Excursions
This 2-day private tour from Sokhna Port combines Luxor and Cairo in a single overnight trip, moving passengers between the two ancient capitals by domestic…
This overnight tour from Port Said covers two very different faces of ancient Egypt in two days, pairing Luxor's Nile-side temple complexes on day one with…
This overnight excursion links two of Egypt's most-visited cities in one trip, picking cruise passengers up at Port Said for a first day among Cairo's…
This full-day private tour from Alexandria Port heads west along the Mediterranean coast to El Alamein, the site of the pivotal Second World War battles that…
This full-day scuba diving excursion departs from Safaga Port and takes divers by boat to two distinct Red Sea sites in a single outing, aimed at both…
This full-day shore excursion from Alexandria Port stays entirely within the city, tracing Alexandria's layered history from Ptolemaic and Roman remains to a…
Tailor-Make Your Dream Egypt Holiday
Your dates, your pace, your must-see wonders — handcrafted into one private itinerary by our expert Egyptologists.
This private day tour from Safaga Port takes Red Sea cruise passengers inland to Luxor, Egypt's largest open-air museum, for a single intensive day among its…
This 2-day private tour runs the reverse route of a classic Cairo shore excursion, picking cruise passengers up at Port Said and dropping them at Alexandria…
This 2-day private shore excursion begins at Alexandria Port and ends at Port Said, giving cruise passengers changing embarkation points an overnight window to…
This full-day private tour meets cruise passengers directly at Alexandria Port and drives them roughly three hours south to Cairo for a focused look at the…
This private 2-day shore excursion from Alexandria Port focuses on Cairo, pairing the Giza Pyramids and Saqqara with the city's Islamic-era landmarks over an…
This private 2-day tour from Safaga Port focuses entirely on Luxor, covering both the east and west banks with an overnight stay rather than a single rushed…
Egypt Tour Prices
| Tour | Duration | From / person |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Day Cairo & Luxor from Sokhna Port | 2 Days | $825 |
| Overnight Cairo & Luxor Tour from Port Said | 1 Day | $835 |
| Cairo & Alexandria Overnight Excursion | 1 Day | $315 |
| El Alamein WWII Tour from Alexandria Port | 1 Day | $155 |
| Scuba Diving Excursion from Safaga Port | 1 Day | $80 |
| Alexandria Port Shore Excursion: Day Trip to Sights | 1 Day | $155 |
| Luxor Day Tour from Safaga Port | 1 Day | $175 |
| 2-Day Cairo Tour: Port Said to Alexandria | 2 Days | $305 |
| 2-Day Cairo Shore Excursion from Alexandria | 2 Days | $315 |
| Cairo Day Tour from Alexandria Port | 1 Day | $195 |
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.
Egypt Day Tours by Destination
Cairo
The Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum and medieval Islamic Cairo.
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Giza & the Pyramids
The Great Pyramid, the Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis on the Giza plateau.
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Hurghada
Giftun Islands snorkeling, desert safaris and long day trips to Luxor and Cairo.
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Sharm El-Sheikh
Ras Mohammed diving, Colored Canyon jeep safaris and Cairo day trips by air.
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Alexandria
The Catacombs, Qaitbay Citadel, Pompey's Pillar and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
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Top Sites & Experiences in Egypt
The Pyramids of Giza
The last of the Seven Wonders — Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, 45 minutes from central Cairo.
ExploreThe Great Sphinx
The lion-bodied guardian of the Giza plateau, carved from a single ridge of limestone.
ExplorePopular Tour Packages
Explore our most-loved multi-day journeys across Egypt
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…
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…
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…
This 6-day tour covers Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, with five nights across 4-star hotels and travel by domestic flight between the three cities. Day one includes…
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…
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…
What Travelers Say About Our Egypt Day Tours
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“This trip was spectacular. Travelling with Travel Joy was perfect — they really fulfilled everything they promised and more. The service was a 10/10.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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Planning Your Egypt Day Tours
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 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
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
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.
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- 1Philae Temple
- 2Coptic Cairo
- 3Hurghada Marina
- 4Pyramid of Menkaure
- 5Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- 6Naama Bay
- 7Valley of the Kings
- 8Mountain of the Dead
- 9Mahmya Island
- 10Dolphin House
- 11Panoramic Viewpoint
- 12Salah El Din Citadel
- 13Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- 14Colossi of Memnon
- 15Pyramid of Khafre
- 16Pompey’s Pillar
- 17Karnak Temple
- 18Mount Sinai