Day Trips from Cairo

Cairo is the perfect base for exploring more of Egypt in a single day. Our private day trips from Cairo take you to the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, to the temples and royal tombs of Luxor by plane, and to hidden pyramids that few travelers ever see, with door-to-door transport and an expert guide.

Our day trips from Cairo

• Alexandria Day Trip: the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel on the site of the ancient Lighthouse, Pompey's Pillar and the catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, with a seafood lunch.
• Luxor Day Trip by Plane: fly in the morning to see the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and Karnak, and return to Cairo the same evening.
• Hidden Pyramids of Meidum, Hawara and El Lahun: three rarely visited pyramids and the Fayoum Oasis.

Planning your day trip

Day trips are long, so we pick you up early from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Travel times are about three hours each way to Alexandria and around two hours to Meidum; the Luxor trip includes return flights. All trips are private, entrance fees are included, and your guide adapts the pace to your group. For more ideas, read our Cairo travel guide, or look at the Memphis, Saqqara and Dahshur tour close to the city.