Top Cairo Outdoor Activities

Visit the Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, and Khan al-Khalili on a full-day, private tour that includes a camel ride near the pyramids. Exploring Cairo with a personal guide means you won’t have to contend with the crowd of touts around the Giza Pyramids, enjoying the flexibility to explore at your own pace as you see ancient monuments, browse pharaonic treasures, and wander a maze of shops at Cairo’s biggest bazaar.

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.

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.

Roar through the sand dunes on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on this signature desert adventure, tailored to adrenaline junkies. After a short lesson and a test drive, challenge your driving skills as you race to a Bedouin village to unwind over black tea, discover the local lifestyles, and enjoy a camel ride. For ease, your package includes hotel transfers; upgrade to make the tour private.

Even if you have only a short time to spare, you can still enjoy a River Nile cruise. This 1-hour experience takes care of your transfers so you can simply enjoy the ambiance, views, and scenery as you glide across the river in a a traditional wooden sailboat called a felucca.

Make the most of even limited time in Egypt on an activity-packed full-day tour of Cairo, the ideal choice for first-time visitors on a time budget. You’ll benefit from the insider knowledge of an Egyptologist guide as you travel between top Cairo attractions such as the Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum in air-conditioned comfort. Plus, an included camel ride and lunch make for a seamless experience.

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.

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.

This private tour, exclusively for your party, ensures a more personalized experience of Alexandria than typical of most group tours. Explore the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Serapeum, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Roman amphitheater, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Enjoy hassle-free hotel transfers and free Wi-Fi.

Escape from the hustle of Cairo and relax along the beach in El Ein Sohkna on the Red Sea on this full-day, private tour. Swim, enjoy the sun, or sit in the sand or a beach chair under the shade of an umbrella. Enjoy day use of the 4-star, beachfront Dome Marina Hotel. Snacks throughout the day, lunch, and a Cairo hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

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.

Experience Cairo’s very best on a private, full-day tour that takes in ancient sites, artifacts, and a bustling bazaar. Ride a camel through the sand beside the soaring pyramids at Giza and go toe-to-toe with the enigmatic Sphinx. Pause for lunch before visiting the Egyptian Museum and explore the stunning collection of artifacts, mummies and royal treasures with your guide. Then continue to the Khan el Khalili bazaar to browse vibrant displays of fabrics, handicrafts, and antiques.

Getting from Cairo Airport to your hotel in Giza or Cairo can be a hassle, but it doesn’t have to be. There is a convenient option that takes the fuss out of renting a car or booking a taxi after a long journey. Book online, find your driver in the arrivals hall, then relax on the way to your hotel in a modern vehicle.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Cairo with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at the Cairo airport, and relax on the journey to your hotel or private residence in the city or Giza plateau area. These private vehicles can accommodate up to eight passengers.

Experience the surreal, wind-sculpted landscapes of Egypt’s White Desert as well as Crystal Mountain, the Black Desert and the historic Bahariya oasis on this overnight adventure from Cairo. Camp in the desert, swim in hot springs and—if you’re lucky—encounter wildlife such as fennec desert foxes. Your tour includes transfers, camping gear and three meals: a small national park fee is at your own expense.

Enjoy a fuss-free arrival in Cairo or Giza with this private transfer service from Cairo Airport. Simply meet your driver in the arrivals hall, and escape the bustle of Cairo's roads as you relax on the journey to your hotel or private residence. Drop-offs can be organized to hotels in both the Giza and Cairo areas.

Visit Cairo’s religious landmarks on a private tour to the city’s most important Coptic, Islamic, and Jewish places. Learn how the Christian Holy Family took shelter on the site of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, explore the Church of Saint Barbara, and see the gilded icons that adorn the Hanging Church. Enter a synagogue built where baby Moses was found and eat lunch at a local restaurant; see Cairo’s most important mosques then take in sweeping views of the city from Saladin’s 15th-century citadel. 

Travel between the Cairo Airport and your hotel in style and comfort with this private transfer service. A representative will be waiting for you right outside the exit gate with a sign bearing your name, ready to take you to your hotel. Your driver will also monitor your flight in case of delays.

Many visitors to Egypt only see the Pyramids of Giza, but you can explore some of the less-visited pyramids on this tour to Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis. Avoid the hassle of haggling for transport and benefit from an Egyptologist’s expertise as you tour the Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid at Dahshur, and Memphis, once the capital of ancient Egypt.

Avoid the hassle of dealing with taxis by reserving your hotel transfers ahead of time. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the airport in a private, air-conditioned vehicle just for your party. This service is available around the clock so that you can rest assured knowing that you'll make it to the airport with plenty of time to catch your outbound flight.

Get to know beautiful Alexandria on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast on this private full-day tour from Cairo. Leaving in the morning with an Egyptologist guide, explore this history-steeped city, established by Alexander the Great in 331 BC and once one of the world's greatest cities. Head underground into the Roman catacombs; see the triumphal Roman column that is Pompey’s Pillar; and admire the Roman amphitheater, stunning New Library of Alexandria and more. As you explore, learn about Alexandria’s incredible history and stop to enjoy an enticing lunch at a local 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.

Avoid crowds and enjoy a more personalized experience with this private tour to the Pyramids of Giza, Dashur, and Memphis. In the company of an Egyptologist guide, learn about the history and mysteries of these world-famous sites and enjoy a camel ride around the pyramids.

Witness the wonders of the Western Sahara on this tour of Ancient Egyptian civilization's most renowned sites. Discover plenty of photo opportunities with visits to the pyramids of Giza as well as the Sphinx and necropolis. Observe the valley temple at Khafre before voyaging to Menkaure. See the evolution of pyramid structure at Sakkara before journeying to Memphis City, which dates back to 3100 BC.