Private Car Days in Egypt: 7 That Earn the Day

1.Day-Trip to Alexandria from Cairo by Private Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 480 reviews · from $30Our pick

Travel from Cairo or Giza to Alexandria in a private, air-conditioned car with a local guide. Visit the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel, Roman Amphitheater, and Abu al-Abbas Mosque. The day is long, with roughly six hours on the road, so confirm the sightseeing schedule and entry-fee option before booking.

“Alexandria doesn't have the famous monuments you'll find elsewhere, but you don't want to visit Egypt without seeing this historic city. The catacombs, Roman amphitheatre, the fort, the shoreline vista and the mosque are all worth seeing, but the Library was the highlight fRead more”

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2.Private Customizable Day Tour To Abu Simbel From Aswan By Private Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · from $53

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned car, with hotel pickup, bottled water, and a flexible schedule. You’ll see the great temple of Ramesses II and the smaller Temple of Nefertari. Guides such as Samir may add detailed explanations, while the driver handles the long desert road.

“We highly recommend. Everything was perfect. Drivers were friendly, on time (4am) and always open to requests.”

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3.Parasailing Ride – Sharm El Sheikh, Single or Double, Private Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $22Best value

You’ll ride from your Sharm el Sheikh hotel in a private car, then take off from a speedboat for a short parasailing flight above the Red Sea. Choose a solo ride or share the harness with one companion, up to a combined 150 kilograms. Saher and his team handle the transfers and instructions, with the Sinai mountains and coast spread below.

“Brilliant experience to do and good price. Driver was super friendly, considerate and chatty. Driver arrived on time. Boat was ready to go when we arrived and boat staff were really attentive. Camera guy was a bit pushy with photos but hanglRead more”

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4.Private Car rent from Cairo: 8 hours with driver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $39

Hire a private air-conditioned car and driver for up to 8 hours around central Cairo and Giza. Build your own day around the pyramids, museums, Coptic Cairo, Islamic Cairo, shopping, or meetings. Drivers such as Assem, Shady, and Karam have been praised for being punctual, helpful, and good with families.

“Avoid this company at all costs!!! RIP off merchants that lie to you and force you go to factories run by their accomplices instead of where you booked to go,trying to sell you products you have zero interest in at vastly exorbitant prices!”

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5.Cairo private day trip with private tour guide & car with driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $120

See Cairo’s major sights in one private day with a guide and driver, from Tutankhamun’s treasures and the Citadel to the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque, and Khan el Khalili. Guides have included Mo and Edmad, with tours offered in several languages. Hotel pickup and bottled water are included.

“It was totally a wonderful experience, we went to all the places mentioned in the itinerary and I'm glad I picked this tour. Our guide, Mo was very knowledgeable, nice, friendly and reliable. I would highly recommend them.”

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6.Private Tour To Abu Simbel From Aswan By Private Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $53

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned car, with hotel or cruise pickup and a flexible morning departure. You can add an Egyptologist, entrance fees, and lunch. Expect about three hours each way, plus time at the temples. Guides such as Samir, Mariam Luka, and Nermien may be available.

“The visit was very nice, car picked us up on time. The best part was experiencing the temple with the guide Mariam Luka. She explained everything in a very nice way.”

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7.Private Car With professional Driver Will Be With You Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews

Spend up to 10 hours exploring Cairo and nearby sights in a private car with a dedicated driver. Choose a sedan for up to four people, an H1 for up to eight, or a bus for larger groups. Drivers such as Mohammad, Mahmoud, Kareem, Osama, and Ahmed have handled busy sightseeing days, though English ability and vehicle quality can vary.

“We are a party of 4 and the operator gave us a small sedan with a poorly functional aircon. I am expecting much better given the description of the service.”

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