A disappointing mad rush
This experience was supposed to be our first exploration of the pyramids.
However, the journey time to arrival was 10 hours! We should have arrived at 8am and instead arrived at 12pm!
The rest of the day was a mad rush. With just 1 hour in the museum, where there was no time to change my daughter or use the toilets! Of course we did it anyway but the guide was unhappy. Then we had 30 minutes for lunch and by the time we got to the pyramids we had just 45 minutes! And 10 minutes at the Sphinx. The papyrus factory was missed completely and we returned to our hotel at 12:30am!
We also booked and were charged for my son, who is 7 years old, but all day they said he was 5 so they did not need to pay for ticket entry for him! So basically, they could keep more money for themselves.
Was not well organised, a complete rush and actually a fairly stressful experience.
Personally, I would book somewhere else or next time I will not take a tour at all, but rather just go there and spend as much time as I choose.
There was no time for souvenirs, no time to enjoy the places, but simply a mad rush to get in and out, take photos and back on the bus.
Honestly, a fairly disappointing experience.
Kim_W · dic 2024 · vía Viator
VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!
VERY DISSAPOINTED!
Traveling to Egypt had always been a dream for us and it finally came true this year. We based in Hurghada and took this trip as it was highly rated and it seemed like a good schedule to follow. Sadly, the itinerary was not what was offered as they also included a "perfume factory" tour before lunch, where we wasted at least an hour. This took time from the visit to the Giza Plateau. I had planned on going into the pyramid as it had an extra cost and had always been a dream. The guide said that there wasn´t any time for that (even though the agency wrote it was possible and even sent pics of people doing it), we also didn´t visit the Sphinx (it was also advertised as included), we only saw it from far and never got entrance tickets for it (as it was advertised too). Which was a MAJOR blow to our experience.
Even though we wanted to take the Nile River tour (at an extra cost) the guide was saying that nobody could stay back and skip it (being it an optional activity) because "the bus went back to have its oil checked and refuel"... So basically you were coerced to HAVE to do it.
I worked 17 years in tourism, therefore I can see when guides/drivers are simply trying to get you to buy things to which they probably (very likely) get commission for.
If it is your dream to see the pyramids, or you are meant to have them as your trip´s highlight, this tour is not for you. If you only want to experience them as a tourist (not a traveler) and mainly just shop, then I guess this is for you. Our guide in Luxor provided with more and better information than our guide here, as most of what this guide spoke about we had already heard about in Luxor.
When I mentioned this to the agency a couple of days later (as we had fully booked activities) they were nice enough to apologize and they offered us a free taxi from our hotel to the Hurghada airport upon our departure.
I believe Giza was meant to be the highlight of the tour, but it felt like "shopping" was more important here. It was pretty sad and disappointing in the end. I did expect more time at the pyramids, go into one, to see the sphinx (not from afar), and for the schedule to be respected and fulfilled as advertised.
rastamaya · dic 2024 · vía Tripadvisor
Amazing trip to Cairo!
We booked this trip and we were pleased to be welcomed from Hanan to Cairo.
She is an amazing person and an excellent guide, she does her job really well, with love and passion, has amazing knowledges about everything related to the history of Egypt and all together with a smile on her face. The day went really smooth thanks to Hanan.
Food was tasty with flavor and delicious.
The camel ride at the Pyramids is a must, please don’t hesitate and do the extra effort and have it booked. Such an amazing experience.
Lots of thanks.
Victor S · dic 2024 · vía Tripadvisor
Great day out with Hanan our guide!
Had a lovely day out! The experience was great! Was smiling all day even after a long morning of travel ( fairly easy to catch a few winks)
Our guide was a lovely lady called Hanan. She was very knowledgeable. Her English was easy to understand, too.
Our coach drivers were fantastic navigating around these crazy roads.
Notes... bring small change to use the toilet. Cash to tip the camel riders or horse and cart. Breakfast box from hotel. Bring snacks and drink, not just water.
US dollars are king!!!
A small jacket for the nile trip, which is extra (£10pp).
Going in the pyramids is extra (£20pp) and not much to see but an experience to say you have been inside. It is very hot, take water!!!
Shelby C · dic 2024 · vía Tripadvisor
Hanan egy nagyon kedves csupa szív segítőkész túravezető. 🥰
Hanan egy nagyon kedves csupa szív segítőkész túravezető. 🥰 èn kicsit beszèlek angolul, de a csoport túràn ezt nem éreztem. Ugyanis végig mellettünk volt, hallotta ha valamit nem értek és màr is mondta úgy hogy èn is értsem! Kiemelkedő biztonsàg érzetet nyújtott! És nagyon örülök hogy megismertem! Legközelebb is hozzà jövök! Puszi Hanan! 🥰🙏🏼
657anettr · nov 2024 · vía Tripadvisor
From Hirghada to Pyramods in CAIRO
Hanan is a very good guide. We had a very good time and a lot of fun.
It was a long trip but we saw the piramides, tje sfinx and the golden mask of Tutanchamun
wimpolak · nov 2024 · vía Tripadvisor
Cairo trip
Really enjoyed the trip to the museum we had a great tour guide that gave a lot of interesting information.
Amazing sights especially the pyramids.
missveev · nov 2024 · vía Tripadvisor
Fantazia
Vodič fantastičan,objsšnjeno mnogo dobro, sigurnost gostiju im je na prvo mijesto, hvala na svemu i uspješnost još veću vam želim
Fearless45040472390 · nov 2024 · vía Tripadvisor
Un gran viaje con nuestro gran guía Hanan.
Tuvimos un viaje increíble gracias a nuestro gran guía Hanan. Ella era muy servicial y tenía mucho conocimiento. Se aseguró de que todos sus huéspedes se sintieran seguros y cómodos.
157ibenb · nov 2024 · vía Tripadvisor · Traducida
Magical day
Fantastic and tour guide was brilliant, overall magical experience. Couldn't recomend enough for everyone of all ages
Jade H · nov 2024 · vía Tripadvisor
