Egypt Day Tours: How to Choose
In short: an Egypt day tour is a private trip with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned car and a licensed Egyptologist guide, back at your hotel the same day. The most popular are the Giza Pyramids from Cairo, the Valley of the Kings and Karnak in Luxor, Abu Simbel from Aswan, and full-day trips to Luxor or Cairo from the Red Sea resorts.
Top Egypt Day Tours
| Tour | Best for | Duration | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giza Pyramids Tour with Camel Ride & Egyptian Museum | Pyramids, Sphinx, camel ride, museum | Full day | $49 |
| Day Tour To Giza Pyramids Memphis City Dahshur and Saqqara Pyramids | Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur | Full day | $49 |
| Best Luxor Day Tour Visit East and West Nile Banks | Luxor East and West Bank in one day | Full day | $39 |
| Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan: Private Day Trip with Egyptologist | Abu Simbel temples from Aswan | Full day | $45 |
| Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada: Private Tour with Egyptologist | Luxor from Hurghada | Full day | $69 |
| Aswan Sightseeing Tour | Aswan highlights | Full day | $49 |
| Cairo Stopover Tour | Cairo layover | Full day | $49 |
Prices are per person and depend on group size and season. Every tour is private with hotel pickup.
Day Tours by City
- Cairo and Giza day tours: pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, Islamic and Coptic Cairo.
- Luxor day tours: Valley of the Kings, Karnak, balloon rides, Dendera and Abydos.
- Aswan day tours: Abu Simbel, Philae, Nubian village, felucca.
- Alexandria day tours: Qaitbay Citadel, catacombs, library.
- Red Sea: Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Soma Bay and Marsa Alam.
What Makes a Good Day Tour
- Private, not shared: your own car and guide, so you set the pace.
- A licensed Egyptologist: guides who studied Egyptology and hold a Ministry of Tourism licence.
- Early starts: sites are cooler and quieter before 9am.
- Clear inclusions: check whether entrance fees, lunch and water are included on each tour page.
Written by the Egyptologists at Dr Mo Tours Egypt, Luxor. Licensed guides since 2007, rated 4.7/5 on Tripadvisor. Plan your trip or WhatsApp +20 100 444 0698.
Egypt Day Tours FAQ
What is included in an Egypt day tour with Dr Mo Tours?
Private air-conditioned transport with hotel pickup, a licensed Egyptologist guide, and the sightseeing in the itinerary. Each tour page lists exactly what is included, such as entrance fees, lunch or bottled water.
Are the day tours private or group tours?
Our Egypt day tours run as private tours for your party only, so the timing, pace and stops can be adjusted to you.
Where do Egypt day tours start from?
We pick up from hotels, cruise ships and airports in Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, El Gouna, Sharm El Sheikh, Marsa Alam and Alexandria.
How do I book an Egypt day tour?
Choose a tour and send the enquiry form, or message us on WhatsApp +20 100 444 0698. We confirm availability and the final price before you pay.