4hours
Cairo
Great Pyramid of Khufu · Pyramid of Khafre · Pyramid of Menkaure · Great Sphinx
Giza Pyramids Half Day Tour with the Sphinx
FromUS$45
Egypt day tours, private tours & Nile cruises
Cairo · Giza · Luxor · Aswan
Egypt in a single day
Private day trips from your hotel: the pyramids, the museums and the bazaars of old Cairo, with every option and price per person shown before you book.
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Day tours · Book a single day
One day, three thousand years
Short on time? Pick a private day trip: pickup from your hotel, a private car, a guide if you want one, and the sites you choose.
- 68day tours
- 4cities
- US$prices per person, every option listed
- pickup from your hotel
Tour type
4hours
Cairo
8hours
Cairo
Pyramids of Giza · Great Sphinx · Grand Egyptian Museum · Grand Staircase
Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum Day Tour
FromUS$65
8hours
Cairo
Great Pyramid of Khufu · Great Sphinx · Memphis open-air museum · Step Pyramid of Djoser
Pyramids, Memphis and Saqqara Day Tour from Cairo
FromUS$75
8hours
Luxor
Valley of the Kings · Temple of Hatshepsut · Colossi of Memnon · Karnak Temple
Luxor East and West Bank Day Tour with Lunch Option
FromUS$65
9hours
Aswan
Great Temple of Ramses II · Temple of Nefertari · Abu Simbel · Lake Nasser
Abu Simbel Day Trip from Aswan by Private Car
FromUS$170
12hours
Cairo
Alexandria · Citadel of Qaitbay · Bibliotheca Alexandrina · Mediterranean seafront
Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo: Egypt’s Mediterranean City
FromUS$95
Walk where the Pharaohs walked
Our promise
Five thousand years of history, one river, and a team that has spent a lifetime learning how to share it. We plan every journey as if our own family were travelling — honest prices, unhurried visits and guides who know the stories behind every stone.
The Ledo Tours family · Giza, Egypt
Featured · Grand Egyptian Museum
One museum, five thousand years
Under the 83-tonne colossus of Ramesses II, up the Grand Staircase and into the galleries of Tutankhamun: the Grand Egyptian Museum is the reason many travellers come to Egypt today. We include it on our Cairo days with timed tickets and an Egyptologist who knows every gallery.
- Timed entry tickets booked for you
- An Egyptologist guide inside the galleries
- Easy to combine with the Pyramids on the same day
100,000+
artefacts in the collection
5,000+
treasures of Tutankhamun
83 t
colossus of Ramesses II
2 km
from the Pyramids of Giza
Descend into tomb KV62
Walk into the tomb of Tutankhamun
Scroll slowly. Move the torch with your cursor. At the end of the corridor, the most famous face of the ancient world is waiting.
Valley of the Kings · 1922
A staircase in the rock
On 4 November 1922 Howard Carter’s team uncovered the first step cut into the valley floor. Three weeks later he looked into the antechamber and saw “wonderful things”.
The burial chamber
Walls painted in gold
The only decorated room of KV62 shows the funeral procession, the Opening of the Mouth ceremony and the young king welcomed by the gods.
Four shrines, three coffins
A coffin of solid gold
Inside a quartzite sarcophagus lay three nested coffins. The innermost is made of solid gold and weighs about 110 kilograms.
The mask
Ten kilograms of gold
Gold inlaid with lapis lazuli, quartz and obsidian — the face that became the symbol of ancient Egypt. Today the complete treasure is displayed at the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Egypt’s great museums
Where the pharaohs live on
Seven museums that hold the treasures of the tombs and temples you will visit. Our guides plan the order so each one adds to the story.
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Giza
Grand Egyptian Museum
The complete Tutankhamun collection, the colossal Ramesses II and the Grand Staircase — all within sight of the pyramids.
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02
Tahrir, Cairo
Egyptian Museum
Opened in 1902, its galleries still hold the Narmer Palette, the treasures of Tanis and thousands of objects from every dynasty.
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03
Fustat, Cairo
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
The Royal Mummies Hall, home to the 22 kings and queens carried there in the Pharaohs’ Golden Parade of 2021.
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04
Luxor
Luxor Museum
Masterpieces of Theban art in perfect light, including the statues found in the Luxor Temple cachette and two royal mummies.
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05
Aswan
Nubian Museum
Award-winning architecture and the story of Nubia, from prehistoric rock art to the rescue of Abu Simbel.
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06
Saqqara
Imhotep Museum
At the foot of the Step Pyramid, dedicated to the architect of the world’s first monumental stone building.
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07
Alexandria
Alexandria National Museum
An Italianate palace telling the story of Alexandria from the pharaohs to the Ptolemies, with finds from the sunken harbour.
Signature journeys
Itineraries crafted on the ground
Every programme includes flights, hand-picked hotels and Nile ships, entrance fees and a licensed Egyptologist guide.
8days
Abu Simbel · Aswan · Cairo & Giza · Luxor
Legends of the Nile & Abu Simbel – Special Flight
From€600
8days
Max 12 guests
Abu Simbel · Aswan · Cairo & Giza · Luxor
Egypt Luxury Experience – Special Flight
From€2,400
11days
Abu Simbel · Aswan · Cairo & Giza · Lake Nasser
Legends of the Nile & Lake Nasser
From€1,800
11days
Aswan · Cairo & Giza · Hurghada · Luxor
Wonders of the Nile & the Red Sea
From€900
10days
Aswan · Cairo & Giza · Luxor · White Desert & Bahariya
Essences of Egypt with Oases & the White Desert
From€1,100
10days
Dahabiya
Aswan · Cairo & Giza · Luxor
Nile Charms by Dahabiya
From€2,150
11days
Alexandria · Aswan · Cairo & Giza · Luxor
Pharaonic Egypt, Alexandria & the Siwa Oasis
From€1,600
11days
Abu Simbel · Aswan · Cairo & Giza · Dendera & Abydos
Egypt from South to North with Dendera & Abydos
From€1,500
8days
Senior 60+
Grand Egyptian Museum
Aswan · Cairo & Giza · Luxor
Treasures of Egypt & the Pharaohs – Senior Special
From€1,200
The journey along the Nile
Seven chapters of one great story
From the pyramids of Giza to the colossi of Abu Simbel, every Ledo itinerary follows the river that built a civilisation.
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Chapter 1 — Where history begins
Cairo & Giza
The pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the Sphinx and the new Grand Egyptian Museum with Tutankhamun’s complete treasure. Then the minarets of Islamic Cairo and the lanes of Khan el-Khalili.
- Giza Pyramids
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- Saqqara
- Citadel
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Chapter 2 — The world’s greatest open-air museum
Luxor
Ancient Thebes: the forest of columns at Karnak, Luxor Temple lit up at dusk and, on the West Bank, the painted tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the terraces of Hatshepsut.
- Karnak
- Valley of the Kings
- Hatshepsut
- Sunrise balloon
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Chapter 3 — The Nile at its most beautiful
Aswan
Pink granite, felucca sails and brightly painted Nubian villages. The Temple of Isis at Philae, the High Dam, and the river temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo along the way.
- Philae
- Nubian village
- Kom Ombo
- Edfu
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Chapter 4 — The temple that was moved
Abu Simbel
Four twenty-metre colossi of Ramses II carved into the mountain — and moved block by block in the 1960s to save them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
- Temple of Ramses II
- Temple of Nefertari
- Lake Nasser
- Sound & light
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Chapter 5 — A night under a thousand stars
The Western Desert
By 4x4 from Bahariya Oasis: the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain and the chalk sculptures of the White Desert, finished with a Bedouin dinner and a camp under Egypt’s clearest sky.
- Bahariya
- Black Desert
- White Desert
- Desert camp
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Chapter 6 — Coral reefs after the temples
The Red Sea
All-inclusive days in Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh: turquoise water, some of the world’s finest coral reefs and the perfect rest after a week of temples.
- Hurghada
- Sharm El Sheikh
- Ras Mohammed
- Snorkelling
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Chapter 7 — The Egypt of Alexander the Great
Alexandria & Siwa
Cleopatra’s Mediterranean city and its modern Library, then remote Siwa Oasis — where Alexander consulted the Oracle of Amun among salt lakes and mud-brick fortresses.
- Qaitbay
- Bibliotheca
- Oracle of Amun
- Shali fortress
Nile cruises · Luxor to Aswan
Sail where the pharaohs sailed
Three to seven nights between Luxor and Aswan, waking up to palm groves, mud-brick villages and temples that rise straight from the riverbank.
Nile Cruises
Wonders of Egypt
The places you will remember for ever
Why travel with Ledo
A local team, not a call centre
33Egypt itineraries
11Destinations covered
2Guiding languages
24/7Assistance in Egypt
Egyptologist guides
Licensed guides in English and Spanish who studied the history they share — not scripts read from a card.
Local prices, no middlemen
We are based in Giza and contract hotels, ships and drivers directly, so the price you see is the price you pay.
Tailored to you
Change the dates, upgrade the ship, add a night in the desert. Every programme can be adapted.
24/7 on the ground
One phone number, answered day and night by someone who is in Egypt with you.
Real guests, real moments
Photographs from the road
No stock models here — these are our guests and guides at the pyramids, in Islamic Cairo and on the Nile.
Experiences
Moments that make the trip
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Sunrise balloon over Luxor
Float above the Valley of the Kings as the sun comes up.
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Felucca sunset in Aswan
Sail between granite islands and Nubian villages.
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Dahabiya cruise
A traditional sailing boat with a handful of cabins.
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A night in the desert
Bedouin dinner, a campfire and the Milky Way overhead.
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Red Sea snorkelling
Corals and tropical fish a few metres from the shore.
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Lake Nasser cruise
Lonely Nubian temples reachable only by boat.
Travel guide
Before you travel to Egypt
When is the best time to visit Egypt?
October to April brings pleasant weather across the country, with daytime highs of 20–28°C in Luxor and Aswan. Summer in Upper Egypt easily passes 40°C, but prices drop and the temples are quieter — in those months we start visits early in the morning.
Is the Grand Egyptian Museum included in your tours?
Yes, on every programme that lists it in the itinerary, with timed tickets and an Egyptologist guide. If your chosen journey does not include it, we can add a museum visit to any day in Cairo.
How long do I need at the Grand Egyptian Museum?
Plan at least three to four hours for the Grand Hall, the Grand Staircase and the Tutankhamun galleries. If you want to see the main chronological galleries as well, give it a full day.
Do I need a visa for Egypt?
Most European, American and Latin American nationalities can buy a visa on arrival at the airport or apply for an e-visa online before travelling. Your passport must be valid for at least six months. Each programme states whether the visa is included.
Is Egypt safe to visit?
The tourist areas of Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, the Red Sea and the oases welcome millions of visitors every year. Our team is with you throughout: a guide for every visit, private transfers and a 24-hour assistance number answered in Egypt.
How many days do I need in Egypt?
Eight days cover the essentials: Cairo, the pyramids and a three- or four-night cruise between Luxor and Aswan. With 11–12 days you can add the Red Sea, the White Desert or a Lake Nasser cruise.
What do your prices include?
Our prices include international and domestic flights, hotels, the Nile cruise on full board, transfers, entrance fees for the visits in the programme and an Egyptologist guide. Drinks, tips and optional excursions are not included.
Your Egypt starts with a conversation
Tell us how many days you have and what you dream of seeing. An Egyptologist from our team will design the route and send you a clear quote within 24 hours.
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