Cairo, Egypt

Alexandria City Discovery

An inspiring visit to Egypt's second city, Alexandria. This seaside town could not feel more different than its southern neighbour. This tour takes you underground and back in time at the Roman Catacombs and visits the new Alexandria Library whilst taking in the sea air and wonderful vistas of the corniche.

Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo

Explore Alexandria and visit Pompeys Pillar a relic from the temple of Serapis Qaitbay Citadel built on the site of the ancient pharaohs the Catacombs and Montazah Palace.

Alexandria Day Trip

Founded by Alexander the Great in 332 BC, Egypt's ancient capital is a sunny city with an unparalleled depth of history, famous for its library and the legendary Pharos lighthouse. Enjoy the faded grandeur and hidden treasures of this once magnificent city.

Bahariya and White Desert Overnight

Visit the Bahariya Oasis where you can walk around the old village and take a trip to the Black Mountains sand dunes and salt lake. Explore the White Desert the English House and the Temple of Ain El Muftella and see the quartz crystal at Crystal Mountain. Then visit the Black Desert and the Valley of El Haize with its hot springs.

Dahshur Memphis and Sakkara

See the Step Pyramids of Zoser the worlds oldest stone structure and visit Memphis the capital of the Old Kingdom. On your way back visit the pyramids at Dahshur.

Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo

Unlike any other Egyptian city, Alexandria is often referred to as the 'Pearl of the Mediterranean' and has a rich Greek and Roman heritage

Day Trip to Alexandria with Lunch

Take a 3hr trip across the desert to Alexandria, ‘The Bride of the Mediterranean Sea’. Head off after breakfast with your English speaking Egyptologist guide and on arrival spend the rest of the morning inside the National Museum which is located in a beautiful restored palace, housing 1,800 artefacts representing Paranoiac, Roman, Coptic and Islamic eras. After lunch there’s time to visit the site of the fort and Citadel of Qaitbay, which was built around 1480 for the Mamluk Sultan Qaitbay from the stones of the Pharaoh’s lighthouse, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Nearby is a small navel museum, providing a fascinating insight into Nelson's defeat of the Napoleonic fleet right off the coast of Alexandria in 1798. Next is a visit to the Bombay's Pillar which was built in 297 AD for the Roman Emperor Diocletian. The Pillar itself is a 9 meters / 29 feet in circumference and it is said that 22 people could lunch on the ‘capital’ (or flat top) of the Pillar. Then visit to the Catacomb of Komel-Shokafa. These tombs were tunnelled into the bedrock in the age of the Antonine emperors (2nd century A. D.) for a single wealthy family still practicing the ancient religion. These tombs represent the last existing major construction for the sake of the old Egyptian religion. Before heading back to Cairo, take a deep breath and enjoy a walk around the fragrant gardens at the Montazah Summer Palace. Originally built in 1892, this was the summer home of the Egyptian Royal family and is guaranteed to be a special end to your day.

Day Trip to El Alamein with Lunch

A thought-provoking tour to El Alamein, ‘The land of memories’, to visit the tombs and memorials of the war victims and the El Alamein Museum. You will be picked up from your Cairo hotel by your English speaking Egyptologist guide and take the 3 hr drive across the Western desert. On arrival at El Alamein you will begin to soak up the atmosphere of the most decisive North African battles of World War II at the Military Museum. Discover the selection of historical weapons, documents and displays illustrating the course of the battles. In the courtyard of the museum you’ll find a collection of armoured vehicles, tanks and other heavy armament. You will then have an opportunity to remember the soldiers who lost their lives here with a visit the Military cemeteries with their sobering memorials - British huge stone cross, German basalt obelisk and Italian high tower. Return in reflective mood to Cairo late afternoon.

El Alamein and Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo

Head to El Alamein and visit the place where important WWII battles were fought. Visit the Military museum and the WWII Cemeteries and learn about this period of history. Then explore Alexandria and visit Pompeys Pillar a relic from the temple of Serapis Qaitbay Citadel built on the site of the ancient pharaohs and the Catacombs.

El Minya Overnight Tour from Cairo

Explore El Minya! On the first day go on a sightseeing tour and visit the great plain where Akhenaton received his divine inspiration to build his city as well as the tomb of Petosiris Ibis catacombs and Isadora tomb. On your second day visit the tombs of various governors during the early dynasties.

Full Day St. Paul and St. Antony Monastery & Lunch

Take a 3hr trip along the Gulf of Suez and enjoy a spiritual journey to St. Antony and St Paul Monasteries, located on the shores of the Red Sea. These are the oldest Coptic inhabited monasteries in Egypt. St. Paul is remembered here because he is said to have lived locally in a cave. St Anthony is known as the ‘Monk’s Father’ and was also one of the ‘Desert Fathers’, a group of Christian monks who lived in the Egyptian Sahara Desert at the beginning in the third century. This, his final resting place, became the oldest inhabited Christian Monastery in the world. The monks currently living in these monasteries will welcome you and give you all the history and fascinating stories related to the site when you visit.

Giza Pyramids - Half Day Tour

Cameras at the ready for this fascinating half day trip to the Giza Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, which also includes a chance to marvel at the Great Sphinx. Your guide is a qualified Egyptologist who’ll pick you up from your hotel, bursting with information and ready to answer your questions. First stop is the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Feast your eyes on these colossal tombs that are believed to be the world’s oldest attractions and the highlight of any visit to the capital. Then we’re off to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, dated from the time of the pharaoh Chephren. The tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren and if you’re interested in Mummies then this is the place for you! This temple served two functions: the purification of the Mummy of the King before his burial and secondly, the actual Mummification process of the King as well. It’s the perfect way to wrap up your trip…

Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Half Day Tour

See Gizas great pyramids and get to know its guardian the Sphinx.

Giza Pyramids Memphis and Sakkara

Go on an excursion to the Three Pyramids of Giza the famous Great Sphinx the Valley Temple and the Step Pyramids of Zoser the worlds oldest major stone structure.

Giza Pyramids, Memphis & Saqqarah - Full Day

Leave your hotel in the morning straight after breakfast and begin an incredible journey through time. You’ll be escorted by our qualified Egyptologist guide, bursting with fascinating facts and ready to answer your questions. First stop is the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Feast your eyes on these colossal tombs that are believed to be the world’s oldest attractions and the highlight of any visit to the capital. Then we’re off to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, dated from the time of the pharaoh Chephren. The tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren. If you’re interested in mummies then this is the place for you! Cameras clicking, our final stop is the ancient ruins of Memphis. Once the capital of Ancient Egypt you’ll marvel at the stunning 10m long statue of Ramses II and visit the Step Pyramid of King Zoser built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC). It wasn’t just the first stone building in ancient Egypt but the world!

Luxor by Air from Cairo

Take a plane from Cairo and tour the ancient site of Thebes now known as Luxor and see the Karnak Temple the largest temple complex built by man and visit the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens.

Memphis & Saqqara

Discover some of Egypt's greatest ancient wonders in her ancient capital, before continuing to the Necropolis of Saqqara where you will discover the Step Pyramid, the first pyramid built and the oldest stone building in the world.

Memphis and Saqqarah - Half Day Tour

Step back over 4500 years in time… This half day tour will take you to the remains of Memphis, the capital of ancient Egypt, and then onto the Saqqarah where the Step Pyramid of Zoser lies - the Pharaohs’ first pyramid to be made of stone. Our qualified Egyptologist guide will collect you from your hotel in the morning, and drive you to the village of Mit Rahina to visit Memphis. Memphis was founded by King Menes and was capital of the unified Upper and Lower Egypt and centre of rule and culture for over 3000 years. You will see the stunning 10m long statue of Ramses II and the ruins of the City. Continue the drive to Sakkara cemetery and visit the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser. It wasn’t just the first stone building in ancient Egypt but the world! Return to your hotel to reflect on your time travels over lunch.

Petra by Air from Cairo

Fly to Petra from Cairo! See the Red Rose Rock City a city carved into the mountains. Visit some of the citys well known sites such as Roman Theatre Royal Tombs the Roman Colonnaded Street Qasr Al-Bent and the Archaeological Museum. Get to known Sharm el Shiekh and the city of Aqaba before your return.

Private Tour: Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo

Take a fascinating private tour to Alexandria from Cairo in the company of your own Egyptologist guide.  With your own private Egyptologist guide to lead the way, you'll enjoy personalized attention on your private tour of Alexandria. As this is a private tour, you can determine the amount of time you'd like to spend at each of the sites in Alexandria you'll visit.

Private Tour: Fayoum Day Trip from Cairo

Only 47 miles (76 kilometers) south of Africa's most populated city of Cairo, lies the oasis town of Fayoum. The main attraction in this tranquil town are the wooden waterworks, yet another example of the ingenuity displayed by ancient Egyptian engineers.

Private Tour: Giza Pyramids and Sphinx

No visit to Cairo is complete without seeing the majesty of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. With your own private Egyptologist guide to lead the way, you'll enjoy personalized attention on your private tour of these famous symbols of Egypt's ancient civilization. As this is a private tour, you can determine the amount of time you'd like to spend at each of the sites you'll visit.

Private Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, Dahshur

See the classic sights of ancient Egypt on this private tour to the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Dahshur and Memphis with the luxury of your own qualified Egyptologist guide.

Private Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, Sakkara

Step back in time to the days of ancient Egypt on a private tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx, the necropolis of Sakkara and the former capital, Memphis. With your own private Egyptologist guide to lead the way on this private tour, you can determine the amount of time you'd like to spend at each of the sites you'll visit.

Private Tour: Memphis and Sakkara

Discover Memphis and Sakkara, two of Egypt's most important archaeological treasures. Sakkara is home to the oldest pyramid in Egypt, and Memphis was the former capital founded in 3,100 BC.

Saint Antony Monastery

Visit Saint Antony Monastery one of the largest Coptic monasteries. Climb the cave above the monastery and enjoy the view and visit the church built by disciples over this saints tomb.

Sakkara and Memphis

See the Step Pyramids of Zoser the worlds oldest stone structure and visit Memphis the capital of the Old Kingdom.

Saqqara and Memphis

Before the Great Pyramids of Giza, many a Pharoah had a go at entombing themselves in a vast an memorable monument. The deserts surrounding Cairo and indeed all the way down the Nile and into Sudan, are the storybook of these great kings and show the evolution of the eternal symbol of Egypt - the Pyramid. Out at Saqqara and Memphis you'll find less tourists and more fun!

Tanis and the Suez Canal Area

Visit the ruins of Tanis and the town of Zagazig where cats were worshipped. Then visit Ismailia on the Suez Canal for lunch before returning to Cairo.

The Pyramids & Sphinx of Giza

You simply cannot visit Cairo without seeing the spectacular Great Pyramids of Giza and mystical Sphinx, the last remaining wonders of the Ancient World.

The Pyramids & Sphinx of Giza plus a Camel Ride and the Solar Boat Museum

Enjoy this enhanced tour of the magical Giza Plateau including the chance to go into one of the pyramids, experience a camel ride and an opportunity to view the Solar Boat, one of the greatest archaeological finds since the opening of Tutankhamun's Tomb.

Wadi El Natroun Monasteries

Visit the surviving monasteries of Wadi El Natroun the birthplace of Christian monasticism.