Top 35 Cairo Tours & Day Trips for the British

We offer the best chance for all of the esteemed visitors who come to Egypt to enjoy its great heritage to visit some of the most breathtaking sites which are located in Luxor via our Luxor day tour from Cairo by flight. After visiting the Pyramids in Giza, you will definitely fall in love with the ancient treasures that were inherited by the Pharaohs, and through our day tour, you will be able to visit The Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the fascinating Karnak Temples.

Sure, if you have a stopover in Cairo airport and you have a whole free day in Egypt, you shouldn't miss our exceptional Cairo stopover tour through which you will be able to visit the hypnotic attractions in Cairo based on the timing you can spend in Egypt.

A half day in Cairo should be spent through visiting the great Giza Pyramids Complex where you will find the incredible Pyramid of King Khufu, the fanciful Pyramids of Khafre & Menquare, the huge mythical Sphinx, and the breathtaking Valley Temple. The duration of this tour is around 4 hours and it is going to be such a lifetime adventure for you.

It s going to be the best chance for any visitor in Egypt to have a look at some of the greatest Coptic attractions while being in Cairo and through your day tour, you will be able to have a look at the amazing Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and Virgin Mary Church. With our private tour guide, you will know the history of each of those sites and spend as much time you want on each place.

Sure, you can. If you have short time to spend in Egypt and you can't include a Nile Cruise tour between Luxor and Aswan, you can enjoy with us an imaginary night through which you will board a Nile Cruise and start a sailing trip for a couple of hours while watching the traditional Egyptian dancing shows and tasting the amazing oriental meals.

The Cost of the Sound & Light show at Giza Complex starts from 60 USD per person. To get the exact price, kindly advise the required date of the tour and the number of travelers to give you our best possible price.

If you have a couple of days free while being in Cairo, the most well-recommended tour is the overnight trip to Luxor from Cairo by flight as it is going to be a totally different experience for you through which you will be accommodated at Steigenberger Resort Achti Luxor hotel for one night, visit the amazing highlights of the east bank of Luxor including Karnak Temples & Luxor Temple by night and on the following day, you will visit the exceptional sites on the west bank of Luxor including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temples, and Colossi of Memnon. A direct flight from Cairo to Luxor takes around one hour each way so you will make the most out of your time with such an experience.

Among the most wonderful and highlighted experiences that you can enjoy while being in Cairo is the amazing Nile Cruise tour from Cairo. To enjoy that trip from Cairo, you need to catch a direct flight from Cairo to either Luxor or Aswan and enjoy your trip. You can book with us the 3 nights or the 4 nights Nile Cruise tour based on your request and enjoy an unforgettable adventure to some of the greatest ancient Egyptian landmarks.

Since Cairo is the capital of Egypt, It is the safest place in Egypt with a low crime rate where the entire city is under the surveillance of army and police troops who will ensure the safety of all the tourists and monuments. All the visited attractions of Cairo are cleaned on a daily basis to ensure its total sanitary.

There are numerous activities in Cairo such as exploring all the archaeological attractions such as the great pyramids of Giza, the glorious Cairo citadel, and more. You will get to discover the great Egyptian museum, do some shopping in khan el Khalili, board a dinner cruise, and explore the nightlife, and more. Read more about the best things to do in Cairo.

In the city that never sleeps, the night is filled with a number of wonderful activities such as a magical dinner cruise across the soulful Nile, a sound and light show at the pyramids, a tour to the vintages cafes in old Cairo. Read more about how to spend a night in Cairo.

Through a Cairo day tour, every traveler will get to witness what every you choose from the incredible attractions of the city such as the Giza Pyramids complex, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Cairo, the hanging church, Al Azher mosque, Ibn Tulan, and countless more. Citadel, the Egyptian Museums.

Every traveler should wear comfortable and relaxed clothes and light as the climate in Egypt is sunny, so light clothes like shorts, T-shirts, hat, scarf, sunglasses, swimsuit, a veil for women, a bag back, light shoes like sandals, sports shoes, long trousers, and more like that are advised, plus formal cloth like a suit and dress just in case.

Between Cairo and Abu Simbel is 1.129 km and the fastest way is by flight which takes about 5 hours.

The distance from Alexandria to Cairo is 218.2 km which takes about two and half hours drive.

The distance from Cairo to Luxor is 656.9 km which takes about seven and a half-hour drive but the safest way to travel is by flight which takes about 3 hours.

The distance between Cairo and Hurghada is 462.8 km which takes about a 5 hours drive but the fastest way is by flight which takes about three hours.

The entire country of Egypt deserve to be explored with its every heavenly detail but there are places that must be seen before any other such as the breathtaking Hurghada's red sea, The wonders of Cairo the pyramids of Giza, the great sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the wonders of Luxor like Valley of the Kings, Karnak & Hatshepsut temple and the wonders of Aswan such as Abu Simbel temples, Philea temple, Unfinished obelisk and The Wonders of Alexandria like Qaitbat Citadel, Pompey's Pillar and Alexandria Library. Read more about the best places to visit in Egypt.

If you want to apply for a Visa On Arrival that lasts for 30 days then you should be one of the eligible countries, have a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining and pay 25$ USD in cash, as for the E-Visa for 30 day you should have a valid passport for at least 8 months, complete the online application, pay the e-visa fee then print the e-visa to later be presented to the airport border guard. You could also be one of the lucky ones who can obtain a free visa for 90 days. Read more about Egypt travel visa.

Egypt has a variety of delicious cuisines but we recommend “Ful & Ta’meya (Fava Beans and Falafel)”, Mulukhiya, “Koshary”, a traditional Egyptian pasta dish, and Kebab & Kofta, the Egyptian traditional meat dish.

The best time to travel to Egypt is during the winter from September to April as the climate becomes a little tropical accompanied by a magical atmosphere of warm weather with a winter breeze. You will be notified in the week of your trip if the Climate is unsafe and if any changes have been made.

You should pack everything you could ever need in a small bag so you could move easily between your destinations.

We have been creating the finest vacations for more than 20 years around the most majestic destinations in Egypt. Our staff consists of the best operators, guides and drivers who dedicate all of their time & effort to make you have the perfect vacation. All of our tours are customized by Travel, Financial & Time consultants to fit your every possible need during your vacation. It doesn't go without saying that your safety and comfort are our main priority and all of our resources will be directed to provide the finest atmosphere until you return home.

You will feel safe in Egypt as the current atmosphere of the country is quite peaceful after the government took powerful measures like restructuring the entire tourist police to include all the important and tourist attractions in Egypt. Read more about is it safe to travel to Egypt.

Wear whatever feels right and comfortable. It is advised to wear something light and comfortable footwear like a closed-toe shoe to sustain the terrain of Egypt. Put on sun block during your time in Egypt in the summer to protect yourself from the sun.

The best activity is by far boarding a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan or Vise Versa. Witness the beauty of Egypt from a hot balloon or a plane and try all the delicious Egyptian cuisines and drinks plus shopping in old Cairo. Explore the allure and wonders of the red sea in the magical city resorts of Egypt like Hurghada and many more by diving and snorkeling in the marine life or Hurghada. Behold the mesmerizing western desert by a safari trip under the heavenly Egyptian skies.

There are a lot of public holidays in Egypt too many to count either religious or nation, the most important festivals are the holy month of Ramadan which ends with Eid Al Fitr, Christmas and new years eve. Read more about festivals & publich holidays in Egypt.

Egypt is considered to be one of the most liberal Islamic countries but it has become a little bit conservative in the last couple of decades so it is advised to avoid showing your chest, shoulders or legs below the knees.

Arabic is the official language and Most Egyptians, who live in the cities, speak or understand English or at least some English words or phrases. Fewer Egyptians can speak French, Italian, Spanish, and German. Professional tour guides, who work in the tourism sector, are equipped to handle visitors who cannot speak Arabic and they will speak enough English and other languages to fulfill the needs of all our clients.

The fastest way is a car, of course, a taxi. If you are in Cairo ride a white taxi to move faster or you could board the fastest way of transportation in Egypt metro if the roads are in rush hour.

The temperature in Egypt ranges from 37c to 14 c. Summer in Egypt is somehow hot but sometimes it becomes cold at night and winter is cool and mild. The average of low temperatures vary from 9.5 °C in the wintertime to 23 °C in the summertime and the average high temperatures vary from 17 °C in the wintertime to 32 °C in the summertime. The temperature is moderate all along the coasts.

It is the home of everything a traveler might be looking for from amazing historical sites dating to more than 4000 years to enchanting city resorts & beaches. You will live the vacation you deserve as Egypt has everything you could possibly imagine.