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For visitors to Egypt

Guided Sightseeing Tours

Private and small-group tours with licensed Egyptologist guides: the Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, Luxor’s temples and more.

Visiting Egypt Service

The service

Overview

Egypt’s monuments are better with someone who can read them. We arrange guided visits at a pace that suits you, with early starts to beat the heat, time to linger where you want, and the logistics handled.

A good guide turns stone into stories. Tours are planned around opening hours, crowds and the midday sun, with a private car and driver between sites so the day flows.

Choose a single day at the Pyramids or weave several sites into a longer itinerary. Families, history enthusiasts and travelers with limited mobility can all be catered for, with routes adapted where possible.

Scope

What the service includes

  • The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

    The last surviving wonder of the ancient world, ideally visited early in the morning.

  • Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur

    The Step Pyramid of Djoser and the older pyramid fields south of Cairo.

  • Egypt’s great museums

    The Grand Egyptian Museum, the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.

  • Historic Cairo

    Islamic Cairo, the Citadel, Coptic Cairo and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar.

  • Luxor and Aswan

    Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Philae, Abu Simbel and more along the Nile.

  • Tickets and timing

    Entry tickets arranged and visits timed around crowds and heat.

Process

How it works

  1. Step 1

    Pick your sites

    Tell us what you want to see, or ask us to suggest.

  2. Step 2

    Shape the day

    We plan timings, breaks and the route between sites.

  3. Step 3

    Meet your guide

    Your guide and driver collect you from your hotel.

  4. Step 4

    Explore

    At your pace, with the stories behind what you see.

Who it is for

Suitable for

  • First-time visitors to Egypt
  • History and archaeology enthusiasts
  • Families, with the pace adjusted for children
  • Travelers with limited mobility, with routes adapted where possible

Honest limits

Not included

  • Some sites limit visitor numbers or close for restoration. We plan around official opening times.
  • Photography rules vary by site, and some sites charge for camera permits.
  • Optional activities such as camel rides are arranged only on request.

Questions

Frequently asked

Are tours private or shared?

Both can be arranged. Private tours give you the most flexibility; small groups suit travelers who enjoy company.

What should I wear?

Comfortable shoes, light clothing that covers shoulders and knees for religious sites, sun protection and a refillable water bottle.

When is the best time to visit?

October to April is the most comfortable for sightseeing. In summer, we plan early starts and indoor visits for the hottest hours.

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Plan with MAG

Tell us where you are going. We will plan the rest.

Share your dates, who is traveling and what you have in mind. A MAG advisor comes back with a clear plan and options for you to consider.

Plan your trip Contact options
  1. 01

    Tell us your plans

    Dates, travelers and what you have in mind.

  2. 02

    Receive a proposal

    A clear plan with options, explained.

  3. 03

    Confirm and travel

    We arrange it; you enjoy the trip.