Top Cairo Outdoor Activities

Escape Giza’s persistent hawkers and enjoy three classic Egyptian experiences in just half a day on this convenient door-to-door tour. Learn about ancient Egypt from your private guide as you admire the three pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, pose for iconic photos, and cruise across the desert sands on camel-back. Enjoy your Egyptian lunch in a traditional restaurant.

Sail down one of the world's most famous waterways as you discover top attractions in southern Egypt. During this multi-day cruise from Aswan to Luxor, you'll disembark for guided visits to the region's most iconic sites, including Kom Ombo, the Valley of Kings, and Philae Temple. Tasty onboard meals are included, plus a personalized pickup from the airport, train station, or your Aswan hotel.

A cruise along the Nile River is a must for first-time visitors to Egypt and the famous river is even more spectacular by night. Set sail on this 2-hour evening cruise, tuck into a delicious buffet dinner on-board, and be entertained by live music, belly dancing, and a traditional Tanura show.

Luxor contains many of Egypt’s most standout attractions, but its long distance from Cairo makes it tricky to visit as a day trip. During this fast-paced, all-inclusive excursion, you’ll hop a domestic flight to cover the highlights of the southern city in a single day. Enjoy door-to-door transportation from your Cairo or Giza hotel and guided tours of millennia-year-old temples, plus a peek at the famous statue of Ramses the Great.

See many of Egypt’s highlights in just over a week with this eight-night tour of the country. You’ll start in Cairo, where you’ll get to see the Great Pyramids before taking an overnight train to Luxor for more exploration and a hot air balloon ride. You’ll then board a cruise down to Aswan, stopping at ancient temples and other sights along the way with an Egyptologist guide.

Skip organizing a complicated itinerary to explore Egypt, and book one convenient package to see Aswan, Abu Simbel, and the Valley of the Kings with ease. This 4-day Nile cruise experience offers hotel transfers, boat accommodation, and trips to the major temples at Edfu, Abu Simbel, and the Valley of the Kings with an Egyptologist guide. An extra highlight includes a hot air balloon ride over Luxor.

Get up close to the major pyramids of Dahshur, Saqqara and Giza on this private 2-day tour, led by a qualified Egyptologist. Then see the sights of Cairo, including the antiquities of the Egyptian Museum, atmospheric mosques and churches in the Citadel, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. You’ll dine in a restaurant overlooking the Great Sphinx of Giza and ride a camel on the Giza plateau; watch a light and sound show; and join a Nile dinner cruise featuring belly dance and whirling dervishes.

Take the river route to get from Luxor to Aswan, and check a Nile River cruise off your bucket list. With this 2-night experience, you’ll enjoy a slow-paced yet scenic journey that cuts out the traffic on the Egyptian roads. Meals are provided on board, and the cruise itinerary includes tours of the temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo.

Sail from Aswan to Luxor, with plenty of stops along the way to visit ancient temples, with this cruise package, which includes round-trip train transportation from Cairo. On-board amenities include a swimming pool, buffet meals, and live entertainment every evening. During the day, you'll visit attractions such as Luxor's East and West Banks and the Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples.

Cruise the Nile River from Aswan to Luxor on a 5-star cruise that explores the ancient highlights of the Upper Nile. From the Temple of Philae to Kom Ombo Temple and the Valley of the Kings, discover royal tombs to temples. An included sunrise hot-air balloon flight above Luxor’s magnificent West Bank helps take in the scale of the ancient settlement, and onboard entertainment ensures a lively cruise. Discover one of the most impressive temples in Egypt by visiting Abu Simbel 285 km south of Aswan.

Talk about action-packed: this tour offers a variety of activities in one full day of adventures. First, visit the Giza pyramid complex and the Great Sphinx. Then take a quad bike ride and a camel ride in the surrounding desert. After a break to shop for souvenirs, it’s time to get ready for a dinner cruise and belly dancing show on the Nile River.

Staying in Cairo needn’t mean missing out on Egypt’s other ancient capital—Luxor. On this private tour, fly from Cairo to Luxor for the day, and visit the key highlights: the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahary, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Temple of Karnak. Along the way, get personalized insights into ancient Egypt from your private guide.

Avoid putting a complicated itinerary together to visit Egypt, and leave it in the hands of the experts. This package from Cairo offers everything you need visit the must-see archaeological sites of Egypt with ease. Round-trip flights from Cairo to Aswan are included along with three nights aboard a Nile River boat; four nights of hotel accommodation; and trips to the Pyramids of Giza, Abu Simbel, the Valley of the Kings, and more.

Visit Giza Pyramids on a private tour with quad bike and camelback. Explore with your personal guide for personalized insights, support, and recommendations, and capture unique snaps of as dusk falls over the ancient landscape. Benefit from round-trip transfer from your hotel to find your way with ease.

Take a cruise along the Nile River, from Aswan to Luxor, with this three-night experience. You'll pass by ancient riverbanks, with stops to visit fantastic sites such as the Kom Ombo Temple, the Edfu Temple, and Luxor's celebrated temple complexes of Luxor and Karnak, all with a tour guide by your side to explain local history to you.

Spend a day on the Red Sea with this private tour from Cairo to Ain Sokhna, a seaside town located about 75 miles (120 km) from the capital. You can relax on the beach, enjoy time outside the bustling city, and receive day use of a room at Dolphin Resort.

Relax on board this is Egypt in the best way you can see. Experience the great Egyptian river Nile by sailing cruise. Sail down one of the world's most famous waterways as you discover top attractions in southern Egypt. During this multi-day cruise from Aswan to Luxor, you'll disembark for guided visits to the region's most iconic sites, including Kom Ombo, the Valley of Kings, and Philae Temple. Tasty onboard meals are included, plus a personalized pickup from the airport, train station, or your Aswan hotel. A multi-day, five-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor Tick off the region's top attractions in just a few days Listen to in-depth histories from your Egyptologist guide during tours Sleep comfortably with onboard luxury accommodation and enjoy VIP meals.

It is a special multi-day tour from Cairo, if you wish to see the beautiful part of the West Desert of Egypt, Salt lakes, and mountains, it is all in one place called Siwa Oasis.

Save vacation time in Cairo by booking for this private half-day Giza quad biking adventure in advance. Prebook to secure your preferred time and date, and travel by private air-conditioned minivan to the Giza Plateau. Then, hop on your bike and after instructions, zoom across the sands and dunes, churning up dust against a backdrop of Giza’s pyramids. Equipment is provided, as is a choice of time slots for flexibility.

Discover royal tombs and regal temples on this 4-day Nile cruise, with an overland visit to the Abu Simbel Temples and a sunrise balloon trip over Luxor. Exploring with an Egyptologist guide, see Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, the Temple of Horus, the Valley of the Kings, and so much more. Your package includes transfers, guiding, the hot air balloon, a carriage ride and nine meals: entrance fees are at your expense.

Fly to Luxor for a day of sightseeing and be back in Cairo hotel in time for bed. This private excursion offers an easy way to see the wonders of Luxor with round-trip flights, lunch, a trip to the Valley of the Kings, an Egyptologist guide, and rides by felucca sail boat and camel. You’ll pack more into one day with a preplanned itinerary than you could manage to see alone.

Combine the rich heritage of Cairo with the magic of a 5-day, 4-night Nile cruise on this comprehensive Egypt vacation package—a must for any lover of history. In Cairo, discover the Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, and Coptic Cairo. Then fly to Luxor to see the temples of Karnak, Luxor, and Hatshepsut, and stroll the Valley of the Kings, before cruising to Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. Tour includes flights, private hotel and airport transfers, and most meals.

See the highlights of Upper Egypt in just five days and four nights with this all-inclusive package from Cairo. You’ll fly from Cairo to Luxor, where you’ll visit the Valley of the Kings and other West Bank attractions before continuing down to the Edfu and Kom Omo Temples. Your tour will conclude in Aswan, followed by a flight back to Cairo.

A Nile River cruise is an essential part of any southern Egypt trip. This overnight sail from Aswan to Luxor is the perfect way to unwind for an evening and absorb yourself in Egyptian culture. Enjoy all your meals onboard the vessel and stop at the Komombo and Edfu temples to learn more about ancient Egypt.