The 5 Best Egypt History Tours

1.Private Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria

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

Review of a private Cairo to Alexandria day tour with Roman ruins, catacombs, Qaitbay Citadel, lunch, and an Egyptologist guide.

“Excellent except for the breakfast (never gave us, and it was included in the price) and the lunch place was very dirty. Not according to the price we paid. Also not drink, even water, that is basic needs, we didn't get anything to drink. Expensive trip and not breakfast and poorly lunch. Without drink. The guide ( NERMIN) was amazing and the driver “definitely The Best” (ISLAM ASHRI)very gentleman who was always caring for us.”

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

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

Review of Luxor’s sunrise hot air balloon ride, with Valley of the Kings views, pickup details, pricing, timing, and practical tips.

“The flight is fantastic and I would give 9 stars for it (not 10 as the landing was mediocre among high voltage wires and the only thing they do quickly is ask for/demand tips. Views are beautiful Highly recommended. Their logistics is a nightmare and I would give 0 stars for that. The pickup is around 4 am, then all the vans with all the people in them wait for an hour in one spot till 5:50 and then they race like crazy to balloon flight starting point. All companies do that so there is no option. On the first day my flight was cancelled because of bad weather, which…”

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

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

Explore Islamic Cairo on foot with mosques, Ottoman homes, Khan el Khalili, street food, and an Egyptologist guide for $31.

“We had a nice experience on the Old City of Cairo tour with Nahed. The tour was interesting and Nahed shared a lot of historical background and explained the significance of the sites in an engaging way.”

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4.Historical Alexandria Shared Day Tour with Lunch

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

Explore Alexandria from Cairo with a small group, Egyptologist guide, ancient catacombs, Roman sites, seafood lunch, and Qaitbay Citadel.

“Our historical day trip to Alexandria, Egypt was fantastic from beginning to end. The entire tour was very well organized, with a smooth and efficient process that made the experience completely stress-free. We visited Alexandria’s most important historical sites, and everything was perfectly timed without feeling rushed. The transportation was comfortable, and the itinerary was thoughtfully planned to cover a lot while still allowing us to enjoy each location. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a well-structured, enjoyable, and informative Alexandria day tour.”

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

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

See Giza, Saqqara, Memphis, the Egyptian Museum, and Old Cairo on a private two-day tour with guide, transport, lunches, and entry fees.

“We had the most amazing tour with Fatima! She was so knowledgeable and experienced and made our trip incredible! We visited so many places including the Pyramids of Giza and the Citadel. We would HIGHLY recommend booking this tour with Fatima!”

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