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No trip to Egypt is complete without a visit to the pyramids. The iconic image of the towering Sphinx is one of the most recognizable in the world, and these tours from the capital city will ensure that travelers see these desert wonders up close before heading home. Group travel can be a blast, but sometimes visitors want to explore on their own. A private tour from Cairo lets travelers decide where to spend their time and leaves plenty of room for individualized attention. A professional Egyptologist provides hotel pick up and drop off, and guides tourists through a variety of the most famous landmarks in Egypt, including the famous Giza Pyramids, the iconic Sphinx, Egypt’s ancient capital, the oldest pyramid and the best example of the transition from “step” pyramid to “true” pyramid.

Most journeys to Egypt begin and end in chaotic Cairo, but a mere three-hour drive from the capital will bring you to Egypt’s Second City — Alexandria, the seaside metropolis that could not feel more different from the nation’s capital. Though it was once the country’s premier destination for foreign visitors, Alexandria’s once-legendary sophistication has diminished over the years. Nonetheless, today the city has a youthful vibe that derives, in part, from its position as the country’s window onto the Mediterranean. Alexandria is a great place to experience the Egypt of the 21st century, but it also has plenty of historical monuments and palaces. The following sites can be easily combined for a great Alexandria daytrip from Cairo.

The Pyramids of Giza are at the top of most people's do-before-I-die lists. For an in-depth experience, go for a private tour of the Pyramids and the Sphinx in the fascinating company of a professional Egyptologist and archaeologist. Only a few kilometers away from Cairo, literally on the edge of the city limits, the Pyramids are an ever-present reminder of Egypt's mysterious, ancient history. At night, the Pyramids come to life in a brilliant Sound & Light show - it's a sight not to be missed! Follow echoing crowded lanes on a walking tour through Old Cairo's bazaars and ancient winding streets. In the afternoon, visit the world-renowned Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili bazaar, then dine on the River Nile on an unforgettable dinner cruise. Hire your own private guide for the day and swap Cairo's big-city mayhem for Alexandria's Greco-Roman Mediterranean atmosphere, tour the archaeological treasures of Memphis and Saqqara, or visit the desert oasis town of Fayoum.