Great service for tours in Sharm el Sheikh
I booked 2 tours trough Sharm Smile online which I will review separately below.
Regarding the tour operator services think no more, just book with Sharm Smile - 5 stars - for services, efficacy, friendliness and easy to book and communicate. I liked that I could book online very easy and there was no advance payment. We payed both tours cash in $ during our first tour. I liked that I didn't have to meet prior to our tour with anyone to make the payment, like I read for other tour operators. Also, the second I booked, I received a message on What's up from the owner to confirm the booking and also, I could communicate with him regarding meeting hours or any other information while in Egypt prior to our tours very easily and in real time. It's reassuring o communicate with a real person and not an automated reply.
First tour: Private sightseeing of Sharm - 4,5 stars - great tour organised by Mohamed the owner, great to get to know the city, good information provided, lots of time to explore. I would suggest to book the 18:00 tour, as we booked the 20:00 one and were just a bit too tired to really enjoy it, also if you're not an all inclusive, take it as soon as you get in Sharm so you can choose what part of the city you like to hang out later. You get to see 3 very different parts of Sharm. I liked the first the most, the Old Town - very authentic, Egyptian feel and an incredibly photogenic mosque and bazaar like stalls. You have at least 1 h to explore on your own and it's more than enough. The vendors are not aggressive at all. The second part is a mall, which I found a bit tacky but has a nice view and the third the Soho area - very touristic, westernized, not authentic - liked it the least, but I imagine the average European tourist would probably like this area the most for eating and hanging around. The only thing I would have liked more is to maybe see Sharks bay too; I would have liked that more than Soho.
Second tour - Star gazing and beduin dinner in the desert - 3 stars - not organized by Sharm Smile. This tour is sold by many operators in Sharm and basically it's the same tour, only the booking process and transfer is organized separately by tour operators. The transfer was on time, guide very nice, the experience was interesting, but not exactly what I expected. The good part was that all the people were really nice and the experience of being in the dessert and eating fresh made beduin bread by a beduin was interesting. The beduin camp was interesting, but not necessarily authentic. Also the diner served was good and tasty. What I regret is taking the camel ride, which is optional and I would not recommend it, because the camels didn't look well taken care of and the one leading the camel was a very small child. I felt awful. I know they are beduins and there are cultural differences but I can not endorse child labor and had I known, I would have skipped the camel ride. Don't take it or take the quad. Also the desert was not as expected: it's not sandy, there are no dunes, just dust and pebbles, and it's very polluted with plastic, which is sad to see. Also, if you go in December, take note it may be swimming suit weather in daytime, but at night in the dessert it's freezing cold. I had 2 sweaters and pants and still was very cold. A wind jacket would have been good.
ramutza · Jan 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Red Sea
This tour is a must-see in Sharm el-Sheikh before continuing your other activities on the island. My guide, Mr. Muhamed, kindly explained how he founded Sharm El Sheikh and what the very important facts about the city were. Mr. Mohammed is an experienced guide to the city and knows a lot about its history. If you are planning to travel to Sharm El Sheikh in the near future, I strongly recommend this trip to get to know the city and visit the most visited sites on the island, which will take a total of 4 hours.
kinghuait · Jan 2020 · via Tripadvisor · Translated
Interessante
Nabil mi ha mostrato tutti i punti più interessanti della città, dandomi un sacco di informazioni su storia e cultura del posto. Molto gentile, preciso, parla benissimo italiano. Mi ha insegnato anche alcune parole in arabo. Consigliatissimo per farsi un'idea di Sharm El Sheik all'arrivo.
Maddalena_A · Nov 2019 · via Viator
Who better to guide you through Sharm and its history than an actual archaeologist!
I booked the Sharm sightseeing tour and Nabil was kind enough to accept my booking, even though I was the only person on the tour! When he told me he's a trained archaeologist, I knew this tour was going to special. Nabil provided really great insight on the various places we visited, including details that only a true local would know. He never overwhelmed me with information and his style is relaxed, friendly and engaging, completely different to monotonous tour guides and their usual scripts. He was extremely open about both the good and the bad things about Sharm (because even the smallest town has them), thoroughly explaining the historical, political, religious and social events and figures that have shaped the city, and this was exactly what I wanted. He made me me realize that Sharm is more than just a beach town. Five stars to Nabil for giving me a great insider's view of the "Pearl of the Red Sea".
fjc265 · Nov 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Great Tour!!
I want to thank Mohammed for his sincere efforts to make this tour as wonderful as it could be. It was very informative and a completely new experience for me. We covered almost all of Sharm El Sheikh and I am very happy that I chose this particular tour. I’d recommend that this tour be taken at the beginning of your trip so that it gives the traveller a complete picture of what Sharm has to offer!
Amrit P · Oct 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Sensational !!
The tour with Nabil was sensational. I have seen and learned a lot about Sharm El Sheikh. The most wonderful places also high above Sharm El Sheikh were shown to me by Nabil. The hustle and bustle around the bazaar and to the beautiful end of SOHO Square, which you absolutely have to visit just because of the great water show. Thanks to Nabil for the kindness and the amazing impressions of Sharm El Sheikh.
1Fredo1 · Oct 2019 · via Tripadvisor · Translated
Not to be missed!!!
Excellent visit made this afternoon and more in VIP because I was alone.
Mohamed Nabil is a very professional guide who knows the history of this city perfectly and who wants to make you discover many typical things.
In addition, moments of free quarters are left to shop at the old market or to enjoy Soho Square.
Thank you very much Nabil for this day, I know a lot now about this city.
I highly recommend this visit.
Pimientomio · Sep 2019 · via Tripadvisor · Translated
City tour of Sharm
It was beautiful. Mohamed is a kind person and will tell you everything you need to know .to do absolutely but just arrived in Egypt.
Tania L · Sep 2019 · via Tripadvisor · Translated
Much appreciated everything perfect
Nice guide and very prepared very good person perfect tour from start to finish ultra recommended
Ahmadeo E · Sep 2019 · via Tripadvisor · Translated
Great tour
My daughter and I went on a sightseeing tour with Mohammed. He's so friendly. He was excellent to tell about sharm el sheikh, Egypt and it's people and history. We can recommend taking this tour and do it at the start of your trip. Thank you Mohammed.
carinajasmin1 · Sep 2019 · via Tripadvisor
