When you think day 2 can’t get any better … but then it does!!
We had an amazing time. Temples, tombs And hot air balloons. Naama our guide stayed with is all the time and explained everything to us. She was knowledgeable, friendly and fun. The hot air balloon trip was not to be missed.
H7104CIcatc · أبريل 2022 · عبر Tripadvisor
Amazing!
The tour with Naama was an amazing experience. She is a very knowledgeable, professional and polite guide. If I ever come back to Egypt, I would contact her for sure.
MariaB10614 · أبريل 2022 · عبر Tripadvisor
Just do it
We had a really good time with Naama the last 2 days. She showed & explaint us everythibg about aegyptian history. The best thing was - she was allways the first, that‘s why we were in the morning almost allone in the tempels & disn‘t have to queue
Would do it again & recommend her :)
928lenis · مارس 2022 · عبر Tripadvisor
Wonderful 2-day Luxor tour with hot air balloon and 5-star stay
We were very nervous about booking this tour (unknown country, unknown tour company) but other tripadvisor reviews gave us confidence. It was superb! It felt like it was off to a shaky start with infrequent communications from the company about details, but everything from start to finish ran smoothly. We were picked up on time by a great driver, Gamal, who although didn't speak much, did a fine job of driving and navigating the roadblocks and traffic. He was always on time and the minibus we travelled in was spacious and clean. We were met in Luxor by Hamy, our tour guide for 2 days. He, too, was always on time and was very flexible, allowing us to stay as long or as short a time at each site as we required. He was incredibly knowledgeable and answered our many questions patiently. He was also very happy to change the itinerary to suit our needs. He gave us great tips for photo opportunities, food to sample, etc. so we felt we were in safe hands.
The first day was a very early pick-up (from Makadi Bay where we were staying, not Marsa Alam, no extra charge) and a long drive with one break at a roadside cafe. Take small notes to use the washroom facilities! We explored the East/Right Bank of the Nile the first day then retired to a wonderful hotel, the Nile Palace (amazing breakfast and we can also recommend El Tarboush restaurant in the hotel for dinner (EVERYTHING was absolutely delicious!) Take ear plugs for the rooms if you are not Nile-facing because they have live music at night and a very early (4am!) wake-up.
Second day was an amazing balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings. My son will remember it forever! It seemed chaotic, but was very well organised. PS On the boat that takes you across the Nile, you might be approached by a photographer, Hussein. Take his $20 deal! It was money well spent. We have just received our MP4 video and photos from our trip as well as generic photos. He did a great job!
All in all, a great trip with Marsa Alam Tours that I would recommend.
PS Take US Dollars in small denominations with you, and withdraw Egyptian Pounds in a hotel ATM. Get small notes for the toilet facilities everywhere, and for incidentals, tips, etc.
T5780EJheidim · فبراير 2022 · عبر Tripadvisor
Luxor
Kings valley and karnak was stunning. Thanks to Hoda who made it so fun! Ballon sa also cool expiriance…
R5027BOpiotrw · يناير 2022 · عبر Tripadvisor
Great guide, balloons are a must try
Hoda was a great guide that took us everywhere and arranged for us what ever we needed. The hot air balloon is a great addition to the package, as it’s early in the morning when it’s dark so they look quite magical in the sky.
jakubjerzy · يناير 2022 · عبر Tripadvisor
Great value, good price
The trip was great and very well organised. Our guide Hoda has amazing knowledge and experience, I totally recommend trip with her. Balloon trip was amazing, pretty smooth landing
joannawU4686RF · يناير 2022 · عبر Tripadvisor
Great tour around Luxor temples
I had a great experience provided by Naama, the tour guide! She has very strong historical background on the sites we visited together, was always available and friendly. Visiting Luxor with her made my experience gain in colour and meaning, so I can only recommend her very strongly.
eller_henrique · ديسمبر 2021 · عبر Tripadvisor
Super travel guide poorly organized
Private tour guide Ahmed and his driver are among the best tour guides we have ever had internationally. He's very sniffed. Unfortunately Marsa alam Tours totally blew the balloon ride. I booked the first flight to sunrise. Went totally wrong. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel was clean and the staff were very helpful. Were very upset. Even if Ahmed did everything he could to save the day. I myself am a hotel business and future travel entrepreneur. That's why I know something can always happen. But in the price range siwas must not happen
GruenerJ · نوفمبر 2021 · عبر Tripadvisor · مترجم
Amazing awesome experience!
Our tour guide Hamam Hamdy was very knowledgeable and was with us for two days.
We visited Karnak temple, valley of the kings and he gave us a very good history of
these awesome sites. He also encouraged us to try the Hot air baloon over the
valley of the kings which was again a great one time experience. Hamdy was courteous,polite and kept us safe while coveringas mush as possible in the two days.
He made our trip to Cairo, Egypt amazing with a lifetime of memories. Di not push
us for any extras and a great guide and human being to bewith, He is an assett to
Marsa Alam tours which seems to be a good tour operator with excellent and
safe drivers. AAA+++++ and we recommend him highly!~
My wife and I really enjoyed this experience. Thanks Hamdy!!
realtor5 · أكتوبر 2021 · عبر Tripadvisor