The 10 Best Ancient Ruins Day Trips in Egypt

1.Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,807 reviews · 10 hours · from $70Our pick

Review of the Aswan to Abu Simbel day trip, covering transport, guides, temple highlights, price, timing, comfort, and practical booking advice.

“Although a long drive (3hrs x 2) to Abu Simbel with only a couple of hours there, it really was worth it! The tour operator picked us up and dropped us off all as arranged and was lovely! The tour guide was absolutely fabulous, what a nice guy and very knowledgeable. We felt completely safe, secure and comfortable during our excursion and this tour company is highly recommended.”

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2.Cairo Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,271 reviews · from $93

Review of the Hurghada to Cairo day trip, with Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, transport tips, costs, and practical advice.

“We recently did a day tour from Hurghada to Cairo and had a fantastic experience. The tour company was excellent from start to finish Our drivers were very helpful and friendly, making the long early-morning journey comfortable. The vehicle was modern and very comfortable for such a long trip. In Cairo, our guide, Dier, was outstanding so knowledgeable, friendly, and made the history come alive while showing us the pyramids and other incredible sights. What really stood out was the professionalism and care from the whole team. Even when my daughter accidentally left her shoes in the van, the company was quick and helpful in sorting things out. We truly…”

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3.Hurghada Day Trip to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Museum and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 820 reviews · 18 hours · from $93

Review of the Hurghada to Cairo day trip, with Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, lunch, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“Ehab Hoba our tour guide was amazing! He was so knowledgeable and the experience was incredible. The early start was tough but we managed to sleep a bit on the way. This experience is a must if you are in Egypt!”

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4.Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 546 reviews · 15 hours · from $148

Review of the private Luxor to Abu Simbel day trip, with transport, guide, lunch, temple highlights, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“my tour guide was hani. he is very good guide. transportaion was comfortable and prefect. everything was on time and clear. good food as well.”

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5.Private Tour: Day Trip to the Pyramids and Sphinx from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · from $42Best value

Review of a private Cairo tour to Giza’s pyramids and Sphinx, with an Egyptologist guide, private car, lunch option, and camel ride.

“Very good tour. Our guide, Heba, was very Nice and carefull and explain all things very well. Our driver, Gazafi, was very kind too.”

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6.Grand Egyptian Museum Pyramids Cairo Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 187 reviews · 19 hours · from $104

Review of the Hurghada to Cairo day trip, with Giza pyramids, Sphinx, lunch, Grand Egyptian Museum, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“We knew it would be a long trip, and that was easily forgotten once we were there. Our bus guide Khalid king-k, was very good, took some great pictures and videos with our phones. Also the extra guide Musi that gave all the info, also in the museum, was very knowledgeable. So, all in all a great experience, seeing the piramides and the sphinx up close, and the beatifull museum.”

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7.Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Museum & Old Souq Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 152 reviews · from $63

Review of the $63 Hurghada to Cairo day trip, covering the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, museum, lunch, bazaar, transport, and practical tips.

“Our guide was super informative and the whole tour was well-structured. the transportation was also smoothly organised. I would recommend this tour to everyone.”

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

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

Fly from Marsa Alam to Cairo for the pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Khan el Khalili, lunch, and an Egyptologist guide.

“Our guide Hamdeen was super friendly and spoke German really well. He told us a lot about the ancient Egyptians and the city. We were picked up in Marsa Allam and went to Hurghada airport, then took the direct flight to Cairo. Our travel companions were waiting for us there, FTS. We also booked the photographer Mohammed and he took some great photos of us. First, we went to the museum, where we saw the treasures of the gravediggers, the golden masks, coffins, real mummies, etc. But we couldn't look at everything, because it takes a lot of time. Then we went to eat something in a buffet restaurant, which…”

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9.Giza Pyramids, Memphis, and Sakkara Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 55 reviews · 6 hours · from $70

See Giza, the Sphinx, Sakkara, and Memphis in six hours, with hotel pickup, a guide, and flexible booking from $70.

“Ahmed Salah ci ha guidato con simpatia e passione. Disponibile e instancabile, con la sua compagnia ha reso la nostra gita ancora più piacevole.”

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10.Valley of The Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 55 reviews · from $64

Explore Luxor’s Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Memnon Colossi with a private guide, air-conditioned transport, and flexible booking.

“Great, I visited everything, and the driver and guide were super friendly and helpful.”

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