Day Trips in Egypt
Egypt's greatest sights are often a few hours apart, and a well-run day trip lets you reach across the country and be back by night.
Day trips are how travellers stretch a fixed base into the whole country: the Pyramids from a Red Sea beach, Luxor's temples from Hurghada, Abu Simbel from Aswan, or the Mediterranean at Alexandria from Cairo.
The big routes
The most-booked long day trips run from the Red Sea inland. Hurghada to Luxor (around four hours each way) is the single most popular, delivering the Valley of the Kings and Karnak in a day. Hurghada or Sharm to Cairo reaches the Pyramids, by long coach or a much faster domestic flight. Aswan to Abu Simbel crosses the desert to Ramses II's colossal temples, and Cairo to Alexandria trades pyramids for Roman ruins and the sea.
Making a long day worth it
The trade-off is time in transit, so book the small-group option on the longest routes for a better pace, choose the flight version to Cairo if you can afford it, and start before dawn. If your schedule allows, an overnight often beats a marathon day trip. Prices vary widely with distance and whether you fly, so check exactly what is included before booking.
Day Trips by destination
Top-rated across Egypt
Excursion d'une journée à Alexandrie depuis Le Caire
Visite privée de l'oasis du Fayoum et de la cascade du Wadi Rayan depuis Le Caire
Le meilleur de l'Égypte : circuit tout compris de 8 jours
Excursion d'une journée à Saqqarah, Memphis et Dahchour
Depuis Hurghada : excursion d'une journée au Caire en avion
Visite privée d'une demi-journée sur la rive ouest
Excursion privée d'une journée à Memphis Sakkara et Dahshur au départ du Caire
Circuit de l'oasis de Siwa : expérience tout compris de 3 jours depuis Le Caire et Gizeh
Excursion d'une demi-journée de 6 heures à Saqqarah, Memphis et Dahchour
Excursion d'une journée dans le parc Mini Egypt
Hurghada : Excursion d'une journée en avion au Caire
Excursion d'une journée à Alexandrie depuis Le Caire en voiture privée
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular day trip in Egypt?
The Luxor day trip from Hurghada is the single most-booked, delivering the Valley of the Kings and Karnak in a day, about four hours each way by road. Cairo from Hurghada and Abu Simbel from Aswan are also hugely popular.
Are long day trips in Egypt worth it?
Yes if they are your only chance to see a sight like the Pyramids or the Valley of the Kings, but they mean a long day in transit. Book the small-group or flight option on the longest routes, start before dawn, and consider an overnight if your schedule allows.
