Egypt History Tours: Our Top 9

1.From Cairo: Private Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,155 reviews · 10 hours · from $65Our pick

Travel from Cairo to Alexandria in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then explore the Roman theater, Kom el Shoqafa Catacombs, Library of Alexandria, Qaitbay Citadel, and Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque with an Egyptologist guide. Guides such as Reem, Samira, and Nesrin are praised for clear explanations and friendly help. Expect a long but worthwhile day.

“we were picked up 30 min later without notification & that was disappointing, but the tour, tour guide and driver were awesome! we got a bottle of water and it's included with lunch with local food, but if you want to eat fish then you should pay $5 more which was worth it.”

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2.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Over the Historical sites in Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 697 reviews · from $75Top rated

Start around 3:15 a.m. with pickup from your Luxor hotel or cruise ship, then cross to the west bank for a 30 to 45 minute balloon flight. From up to 1,500 feet, you’ll see the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Nile, and ancient Thebes. Named guides may include Mohamed Awad, Moodi, or Marolla.

“We all had an amazing time! Moodi our pilot was very interactive and fun, making the flight more enjoyable.”

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3.Old Cairo Guided Walk Tour: History, Culture & Street Bites

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 633 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $31Best value

Walk through Islamic Cairo with an Egyptologist guide, visiting Bab al-Futuh, Al-Hakim Mosque, Bayt al-Suhaymi, El Moez Street, Mamluk monuments, Al-Hussein Mosque, and Khan el Khalili. Guides may include Randa, Nahed, Ruby, or Ehab. Expect narrow streets, stairs, mosque visits, bargaining, koshary or Egyptian pie, and sweet local snacks.

“The trip was excellent but perhaps a longer break in the middle of the trip would help.”

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4.From Cairo: Historical Alexandria Shared Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 260 reviews · 11 hours · from $77

Travel from Cairo to Alexandria in a small group of up to 13, with hotel pickup, an Egyptologist guide, and entrance fees included. See the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Serapeum, Roman Amphitheatre, Pompey’s Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel, and the Library of Alexandria from outside. Lunch is fresh seafood at a local restaurant.

“From Cairo: Historical Alexandria Shared Day Tour with Lunch Sara was an outstanding guide in Alexandria — very informative, passionate, and friendly. She took excellent care of us throughout what felt like a truly private experience. The lunch was superb: delicious food in a beautiful setting right in front of the ocean. We were very happy to have had the opportunity to meet Sara and our driver (unfortunately, I forgot his name). They even took extra time to show us the inside of the Library of Alexandria, which was not originally included in the tour — a gesture we truly appreciated. Communication with the tour operator was smooth and professional.…”

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5.All Inclusive 2-Day Ancient Egypt and Old Cairo Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · from $95

Spend two full days exploring Cairo with a private Egyptologist guide and driver. Visit the Giza pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, Memphis, Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, Hanging Church, and more. Guides such as Nour, Fatima, Michael, and Zeinab are praised for clear explanations and flexible timing. Lunch, tickets, pickup, and a camel ride are included.

“Our guide, Mr Nour is an expert, knowledgeable guide that i would recommend to my family and friends. His expertise in navigating us throughout 2 days trip around Cairo and Giza is outstanding, as he planned carefully to avoid us stuck in traffic and crowd while we were Read more”

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

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

You’ll leave Marsa Alam before dawn, drive to Hurghada, fly to Cairo, and explore the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and Khan el Khalili with an Egyptologist. Guides such as Ahmed, Aisha, Hamdeen, and Reem lead the day in several languages. Lunch, transfers, and domestic flights are included, but the schedule can run very late.

“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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7.Cairo: 3-Day Siwa Oasis Tour, Safari, Camp & Historical Site

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 80 reviews · 3 days · from $361

Travel from Cairo to Siwa in a small group of up to 13, stopping at El Alamein before swimming in salt lakes, Cleopatra’s Spring, and desert pools. You’ll visit Si-Amun’s tombs, Shali, the Old Souq, and the Great Sand Sea, with guides such as Sabra, Ramy, Mahmoud, or Ahmed assigned according to availability.

“Everything about the tour was perfect thanks to our incredible tour leader Ramy and driver Taha. Their hospitality exceeded all expectations—we felt lucky to have them. Ramy and Taha ensured we were always comfortable, with drinks, food, and breaks. The transportation was clean, air-conditioned, and Taha’s driving made us feel safe on chaotic Egyptian roads. Ramy was flexible with the itinerary, letting us explore extra stops like markets in Siwa, translating when needed, and even snapping amazing photos for us. As a Western woman, I appreciated how they looked out for us, especially in rural areas, always respectful and mindful. They felt more like friends than guides, with great English…”

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8.Cairo: Egyptian Heritage Tanoura Dancing Troupe Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 54 reviews · 4 hours · from $42

You’ll travel from Cairo or Giza to Wekalet El Ghouri Arts Center for a two-hour Tanoura show with live Egyptian folk music. Your guide handles the tickets and return transfer, with guides such as Mostafa, Nagy, Mido, and Yousif praised for smooth service. The show is usually outdoors, though winter performances may move indoors.

“Our tour was excellent. Our guide Mostafa collect us (3 persons) from the lobby of our hotel (Steigenberger Tahrir) on time 17:40 and accompanied us to the performance. The traffic was incredible but our driver Mohamed drove us safely all the way. In the performance (19:10-20:30) we sat at the front seats (Mostafa arrangement) and we attended the whole presentation very clearly. The way back (21:00) was relaxing and safe. Thank you Mostafa!”

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9.From Alexandria: Full-Day Guided Tour of Historical Sights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $71

You’ll visit Alexandria’s Roman amphitheater, baths, villas, Kom El Shoqafa catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, and Qaitbay Citadel in an air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Hany, Heba, Nancy Mahmoud, and Dina lead tours in several languages. Lunch is included in selected options, while the Library of Alexandria is an exterior photo stop only.

“Would highly recommend this tour. Luxury car and very helpful driver who made sure we always had water and a surprise of cane juice. Fish restaurant for lunch was spacious, clean with nice service and good food. Heba our guide was outstanding- she was incredibly knowledgeable about Alexandria and the history which brought everything we were seeing to life. She showed us the sights, explained the background and then gave us time to explore further and take photos if wanted. Thank you to the whole team, including admin who provided timely communication, great trip from start to finish. Note: 3 people on tour- 2 adults and 12 year old from…”

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