Egypt · HALF-DAY

The 15 Half-Day Tours in Egypt That Earn Their Price

42 tours  ·  from $8 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 half-day tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

From Cairo: Half-Day Tour to Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx - The Pyramids of Giza, starting with Khufu
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From Cairo: Half-Day Tour to Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: Half-Day Private or Group Tour - Seeing Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos
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Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: Half-Day Private or Group Tour

Sharm El-Sheikh: Ras Mohamed Half-Day Tour & Allah's Gate - The Ras Mohammed reef is the reason to go
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Sharm El-Sheikh: Ras Mohamed Half-Day Tour & Allah’s Gate

3.Ras Mohamed Half-Day Tour & Allah’s Gate

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 438 reviews · from $18

Review of Sharm El-Sheikh's Ras Mohammed half-day tour, with snorkeling, Magic Lake, mangroves, Allah's Gate, price, tips, and practical details.

“This was probably one of my favorite excursions in Egypt. Experience snorkeling and seeing the coral for the first time was simply incredible! Totally with it! That alone made it worth it! The other stops were a bonus. The guides from the Alibaba group were extremely patient, kind and knowledgeable. The photographer is talented and interactive. I do recommend that you rent the equipment for it would make it an easier and more pleasant experience. Thank you so much!”

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Cairo Guided Half-Day Tour of Giza Pyramids and Sphinx - The three pyramids of Giza
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Cairo Guided Half-Day Tour of Giza Pyramids and Sphinx

4.Cairo Guided Half-Day Tour of Giza Pyramids and Sphinx

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · from $40Top rated

Review of Cairo’s Giza Pyramids and Sphinx half-day tour, with Egyptologist guide, hotel pickup, pricing, itinerary, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“The tour was very well organized. Basant the tour guide was very considerate to every ones needs and made sure everyone was very well looked after. She even assisted in arranging an uber ride for me”

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Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Private Half-Day Tour - Khan El Khalili Bazaar: shopping with a guide at your side
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Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Private Half-Day Tour

5.Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Private Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 251 reviews · 5 hours · from $55

Explore Old Cairo’s ancient churches, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar on a private five-hour tour with hotel pickup.

“Hassan was INCREDIBLE!!! So knowledgeable and kind! I would ask for him by name because he’s just that amazing. If you want to see, learn, and experience Cairo with a top tier guide - Hassan. He shared the history of Cairo with vast information around religion and culture. I will never forget the day!”

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Private Half-Day Tour To Giza Pyramids And Sphinx - The 8:00 am pickup from Cairo or Giza
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Private Half-Day Tour To Giza Pyramids And Sphinx

6.Private Half-Day Tour To Giza Pyramids And Sphinx

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 210 reviews · 4 hours · from $55

Review of a private four-hour Giza Pyramids and Sphinx tour with hotel transfers, guides, photos, entry fees, and practical booking advice.

“Our guide Rania khairy was amazing. She made the whole tour very enjoyable for our group of 4 she is very knowledgeable and a lovely person. she answered all our questions and was very interactive and passionate about egyptology. we went very happy with the whole tour.”

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Half-day Tour in Churches of Cairo - Starting among the churches of Coptic Cairo
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Half-day Tour in Churches of Cairo

7.Half-day Tour in Churches of Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $40.85

Explore Cairo’s historic Coptic churches, the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Cave Church on a practical small-group tour.

“Our tour guide Abanoub was exceptional. He contacted us right away and was prompt on his arrival. I explained that we had two ladies with disabilities and he was very compassionate about their needs. The tour was excellent since Abanoub Read more”

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Aswan: Philae Temple Guided Half-Day Group Tour - Hotel pickup keeps the half-day simple
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Aswan: Philae Temple Guided Half-Day Group Tour

8.Philae Temple Guided Half-Day Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 202 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Review of Aswan’s Philae Temple half-day tour: Nile boat ride, expert guide, UNESCO rescue story, transport, price, and practical tips.

“Mr. Ahmed Abdelwahab was a very good guide, he explained very nicely and he was good photographer. Briefed the nile flood and temple relocation work, gifted nile map to us. The tour was very nice.”

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Half-Day private Tour to Dahshur Pyramids, Memphis & Saqqara - Memphis and the alabaster sphinx
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Half-Day private Tour to Dahshur Pyramids, Memphis & Saqqara

Half-Day Private tour to Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx - Hotel pickup at 9 a.m.
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Half-Day Private tour to Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx

10.Half-Day Private tour to Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 181 reviews · from $95.70

Review of a private Giza Pyramids and Sphinx tour from Cairo, with an Egyptologist guide, hotel pickup, flexible pacing, and practical costs.

“The tour guide Ahmed was knowledgeable and friendly. Allowed us to go at our own pace. Highlight was camel ride to the Sphinx (which he helped negotiate at a fair price). Definitely recommend.”

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Cairo: Private Half-Day Local Market and Souq Tour - El Ghorya and the walk along Gamalia Street
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Cairo: Private Half-Day Local Market and Souq Tour

11.Private Half-Day Local Market and Souq Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 167 reviews · 4 hours · from $35

Explore Cairo’s El Ghorya, El Mosky, Khan el-Khalili, and Tent Market with a private guide, bargaining help, transfers, and kushari lunch.

“Today marks our final day in Egypt, and we spent it exploring the local market. Our guide,Hamad, along with his assistant Abdul, arrived bright and early, displaying remarkable patience throughout the day. He first inquired about our interests and what we hoped to purchase. With a wealth of suggestions, he attentively waited as we browsed, demonstrating his gentlemanly nature by opening the car doors for us and ensuring our safety on the busy streets. Hanad even negotiated for the best prices on our behalf. To top it off, he treated us to a local beverage and treated us to delicious shawarma and drinks, all out of his own pocket. We…”

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Private Half-Day Tour to Karnak & Luxor Temples From Luxor - Karnak Temple: allow two hours for the grandest stop
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Private Half-Day Tour to Karnak & Luxor Temples From Luxor

12.Private Half-Day Tour to Karnak & Luxor Temples From Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $40

Review of Luxor’s private Karnak and Luxor Temple tour, with an Egyptologist guide, lunch, hotel pickup, pricing, timing, and practical tips.

“Asma Saber has been very patient with me to explain what is a very long period of history at both Karnak and Luxor temples. There is a lot to learn here but I have enjoyed the day and Asma's company.”

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Luxor: Half-Day Tour to Karnak & Luxor Temples - Starting at Karnak Temple
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Luxor: Half-Day Tour to Karnak & Luxor Temples

13.Half-Day Tour to Karnak & Luxor Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 133 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

Review of Luxor’s private half-day Karnak and Luxor Temples tour, with an Egyptologist guide, lunch, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“Ahmed Ashraf was an amazing guide, he show a lot of knowledge about the ancient history of Egypt. Also the transport and the food was perfect!”

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Private Half-day: Dendera Temple From Luxor - The drive from Luxor to Dendera
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Private Half-day: Dendera Temple From Luxor

14.Private Half-day: Dendera Temple From Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · from $70.26

Review of the private Dendera Temple tour from Luxor, with transport, Egyptologist guide, flexible timing, costs, strengths, and practical tips.

“Beautiful well preserved temple with beautiful reliefs and sculptures and the bonus is that it not hugely busy. It is a bit of a journey to get to, but worth the trip. My guide Ahmad Abdella was excellent, very informative and attentive. I would certainly recommend this trip.”

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Aswan: Shared Half-Day Tour to the Nubian Village - Hotel pickup keeps the morning simple
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Aswan: Shared Half-Day Tour to the Nubian Village

15.Shared Half-Day Tour to the Nubian Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 124 reviews · 3 hours · from $20

Cruise the Nile from Aswan to a colorful Nubian village for local culture, scenic views, friendly guides, and excellent value at $20.

“Thank you Hebe so much for organizing our tour to the Nubian village! We truly enjoyed the trip – from the boat ride to the warm atmosphere in the village and the fascinating insights into daily life and culture. It was definitely a highlight of our journey, and we would gladly recommend it to others. We really appreciate that you made this experience possible for us.”

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