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Kineta_V, Sep 2026
Fabulous
This was a perfect tour for our one-day layover in Cairo. The guides were very flexible with their timing and were able to accommodate our flight delay. The tour was extremely well-organized and allowed us to see and learn lots about each sight. There were a few shopping stops, but they were interesting and we never felt pressured to buy anything. The lunch stop was surprisingly good relative to other similar tours I have taken in other parts of the world. Most of all, our guides Mimo and Peter were phenomenal and made our day one to remember. I would highly recommend this tour!
John_D, Jun 2026
An Excellent way to spend a day in Eygpt
This was an Excellent tour and I would highly recommend! Hazem our tour guide was friendly, informative, and organized every detail for us. His descriptions of the history and ancient sites were detailed and fascinating. Our driver Hesham was kind and accommodating, as well.
I really wanted to go into a Pyramid he recommended going into the Bent Pyramid (Amazing choice) so worth exploring. Hazem even gave us the option of a few stops, including the Nile Carpet School which was very interesting. We felt like we were walking and talking with a friend the whole time. He shared his culture and country with pride and professionalism, and we enjoyed the tour very much. Also, be sure to get the Egyptian street food lunch he offers on the tour, as it was very authentic and delicious (probably the best lunch we had on our entire trip!). I Would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cairo.
Wendy_C, May 2026
Discovering Giza
We had an amazing experience visiting the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, Saqqara, and Memphis. Our tour guide and driver were both incredibly kind, professional, and attentive from beginning to end. They picked us up from our accommodation, took us to a beautiful breakfast spot with stunning views of the pyramids and the Sphinx, and then guided us through all the archaeological sites.
What made the experience truly special was the knowledge our guide shared with us throughout the tour. Visiting these places with a professional guide makes a huge difference because you are able to truly understand the history, meaning, and importance behind everything you are seeing. It transforms the experience from simple tourism into something much more meaningful and educational.
We highly recommend supporting local guides and organized tourism. Their work adds so much value to the experience and helps preserve and share Egypt’s incredible history with visitors from around the world.
Aisha_H, May 2026
Great Experience!
I had a great experience with this company! They communicated with me prior to pick up. At the airport, my driver was waiting for me with a sign with my name, once I stepped outside of the terminal. The driver carried my bag to the car and drove me safely to the hotel.
Jeffrey_R, May 2026
A perfect private tour in Cairo
We had the most enjoyable day with Fady our guide and Magid our truly excellent driver. You absolutely need a skilled and experienced driver in Cairo. Fady took us to a spice merchant and an oils and perfume shop. The Egyptian men seem to favor the scent of papyrus., you can smell and recognize it everywhere. We explored the Khan el Khalil market which is a maze of shops and vendors selling all kinds of Egyptian treasures and trinkets. We needed traditional Egyptian clothing for our Egyptian night on the cruise. Fady helped us pick the right clothing and negotiate a fair deal with the shopkeeper. It was actually alot of fun.
He took us to a restaurant he knew and we tried koshari, a dish everyone in the country knows and eats.
We talked about the culture in Egypt, the educational system. Fady was currently studying for certification in Egyptology and a career in tourism. It was a great day, we highly recommend this private tour.
Michael_W, Apr 2026
Excellent tour with guide Hassan
This tour with guide Hassan was one of the best we did during our 3 day visit in Cairo having 5 tours in total. Hassan knows a lot about the history and even more about Saqqara, Dahschur and Memphis as he was working at the excavation site. He is also capable to explain in an easy to understand way. The whole trip was safe with experienced driver Mr Mustafa, the pilot. No unexpected stop at a shop no annoying follow-up to give a review of thetour. I would give even more stars if possible. Highly recommended!!!
Ethel_B, Mar 2026
Best way to see a different side of Egypt
We were promptly picked up from our hotel by our kind and professional driver, Waleed in a comfortable van. The 3 hours journey was seamless. Waleed provided us with water and pointed out important landmarks along the way.
Our guide in Alexandra was knowledgeable about the history of catacombs and Citadel of Qaitbay. Lunch was at a local restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. I highly recommend Emo Tours Egypt and will definitely use again.
Saskia_P, Mar 2026
Great Experience with Mimmo
Our guide Mimmo was there on time: while reaching the pyramids he gave us a lot of information on Egypt and Cairo.
The Experience was very well worth it, easy to arrange if you wish to visit the pyramids in one day while stayimg in Sharm, since the pick up/drop pff at the airport works just perfectly.
Mimmo is very knowledgeable, and his driver very kind: i would highly recommend it!
Liam_M, Feb 2026
Great tour of Coptic Christian history in Cairo
Hazem was an excellent, friendly guide who taught me a great deal about Coptic history in Old Cairo. I learned about the Holy Family's stay in Egypt, and about other historical events in different Christian communities. I was given as much time as I needed to explore and to take photos, and I never felt rushed.
The only thing we didn't see was the Synagogue Ben Ezra, which was advertised in the Itinerary section of the Viator page. However, it is not in the Overview section, so maybe there is a miscommunication between the tour compan(ies) and Viator. I honestly forgot about it until afterward, and I don't believe that my guide was aware, so I don't want to fault him for it.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience! Thank you Hazem!
laurie_f, Dec 2025
Excellent and dependable
We had an excellent experience with our airport transfer. From the moment we landed, everything was seamless. Our driver (Alaa)was on time, waiting for us right at the arrival gate with a friendly smile and new us instantly from our picture. The vehicle was spotlessly clean and comfortable, and the ride to our hotel was smooth and relaxing after a long flight.
Kenneth_L, Nov 2025
We did the 4 days 3 night cruise from Aswan to Luxor on the golden boat
We did the 4 days 3 night cruise from Aswan to Luxor on the golden boat. The ship has been restored the rooms are clean and comfy.
Our guide Talaat Abdo was very good ! Explains history on the spot very well! Easy to understand and we had a lot of fun together. Hai bibi!
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