Day to remember forever
This trip was totally worth the 2am wake up. It was an amazing day and one we will never forget. The pick up from hotel and short flight to Cairo were well organised and very punctual. The tour guide Rapheat met us at the airport and immediately engaged everyone with general history of Egypt and culture in Egypt in present day and was a fountain of knowledge and looked after us throughout the trip. First stop was Pyramids which took our breath away seeing them in the distance as we were driving towards the site. A lot of work has been done to create a new visitor centre and a shuttle bus with stops around the site to get different view points up close and from a distance. Arriving so early in the morning meant it was quieter and the morning light gave us some incredible photos. We paid the the optional camel ride which takes you up on the hill for the best view of all 9 pyramids together. the museum visit in the afternoon gave us the opportunity to see the artifacts from inside the tombs and optional boat ride was a perfect way to chill and cool down before the flight back. We recommend you take a breakfast bag from your hotel and try and grab some food at airport before flight home as we didn't get back until 11pm but were all so happy we did the trip. Thank you Egypt!
Peter_F · окт. 2025 г. · через Viator
An unforgettable day
Everything worked out very well, from communication in advance with the tour operator, to pick up and transfer to the airport. The flight was again expecting also very pleasant. In Cairo we were expected by our guide Ahmed. We couldn't have hit it better. He speaks very good German and has known a lot to tell. We had a lot of great impressions with Ahmed. Even when we bought our souvenirs, he helped us act. It was a pity that there were not so many exhibits left in the old Egyptian museum and the new one will not officially open for a few weeks. We then made a nice Nile trip as a group and walked over parts of the kilometer-long street market to the end. Although it was a very long day because of the early pickup but the experiences made up for everything.
934anamariak · окт. 2025 г. · через Tripadvisor · Переведено
Great experience
The trip itself was pretty great. The itinerary was well thought out. Transfers were pretty smooth, except we were the last on the list so it took a lot of time.
Our guide in Cairo was amazing, always explaining and giving us insights.
The only negative I would say that stopped me from giving 5/5 would be the “lunch buffet” which was very poor.
Sergiu R · окт. 2025 г. · через Tripadvisor
Better organization would be desirable!
Overall, the journey was exhausting but interesting. Unfortunately, there was not a second to buy a single souvenir or to move alone. Then I was only told after arriving in Cairo that it was not going to the bazaar. Supposedly because of a security warning. Why wasn't I informed about this before? Then I would have flown to Cairo another day!
From 16.10-16.30 I had to wait alone in front of the Egyptian Museum because it was not clear in which car I could continue. In that time, I couldn't buy souvenirs or go to the museum again. The others in my group spontaneously took an earlier flight back to Hurghada at 5.30 p.m. and already left by car.
Afterwards, at my insistence, I went to the mosque El-Mina, although my flight back was late in the evening. Supposedly, most travelers simply wait hours at the airport after the short tour without making the other items on the program.
We were not in the Cathedral of Saint Shenouda and not at the fish market. It was well longer to be at the pyramids, but the planning could have been better because there was still a lot of time in the evening. Lunch and a promotional visit to the essence store could have been saved. The Nile trip was nice but short. In the end we were driven to a mall where I could not buy a single souvenir or postcard and there are the same shops (Zara, H & M etc) as in Germany. It's a shame that you don't get time to move around the pyramids, the museum and elsewhere by yourself. If I had known what to expect, I would have booked the trip somewhere else!
Samira_F · окт. 2025 г. · через Viator · Переведено
Beautiful experiences richer!
Had a good trip with the highlights of Cairo. Trip with my parents, husband and son (8) done. Pace was high at the peramide complex / Egyptian Museum so it sometimes felt rushed. As far as I'm concerned, I would have preferred more time there and not to have the perfume shop and the papyrus in the program.
Despite booking time of 6 am we were picked up at 3.30 am. We were back at the hotel at 10.15pm. Transportation was fine except for dropping off at the wrong terminal for the return flight. Guide Fahmy knows a lot to tell and is excited!
If you really go for the culture I would plan 2 days. But if you want to experience the highlights with (young) children or yourself, this is a great trip! #thanks to the 5-5-2-2 crew; you were fantastic!
Willemein_M · окт. 2025 г. · через Viator · Переведено
A brilliant excursion
Great day trip. Good and clear communication prior to the day. I have always wanted to see the pyramids, and they didn't disappoint.
Our tour guide, Ahmed, was brilliant, he had good local knowledge, as well as giving plenty of detail on the history of ancient egypt. He was enthusiastic and also funny.
E5730FXpaula · окт. 2025 г. · через Tripadvisor
Simply good
A great day in Cairo. We were picked up at the Hotel Punctual and taken to the airport and all with wheelchair. It all worked out great, like a return flight. In Cairo our guide received us at the airport and spent a great day with us. Walking tour in the old town and then to the museum, lunch with a view of the pyramids then there and great photos taken. Finally, in a street coffee at our request. It's a nice day. Thank you.
C9883CMandreak · окт. 2025 г. · через Tripadvisor · Переведено
Amazing trip with lifetime memories - DO THIS TRIP!
Absolutely amazing day with our superb guide Fahme. Very early start but good pickup at 03:40 then a bit of a wait at the airport for a flight up to Cairo. Met Fahme at the terminal then off to the pyramids. His knowledge (and English and German) was great and he showed us the very best of the pyramids, including a lovely camel ride. Saw the Sphinx, had a lovely lunch of falafels (buffet choice) then an oils shop which was also interesting. After a brief visit to a Papyrus museum we went to the main museum in Cairo.. saw the death mask etc.. if I’m honest the museum wasn’t really for me but others loved it. We went for a trip on the Nile - I happened to mention that I had always wanted to go on a Felucca and Fahme duly obliged.. it was an amazing 45 mins or so.. then a walk through the old town and Souk and off to the Airport. Back in my hotel in Makadi at about 23:15 - tired but with memories forever. Huge thanks Fahme and the book tours team. Couldn’t rate high enough
Mobile802767 · окт. 2025 г. · через Tripadvisor
Pyramids
Have made a very great trip especially Mrs. Fatima Josef awarded our tour guide, always happy to recommend.
renateh2024 · окт. 2025 г. · через Tripadvisor · Переведено
Absolutely incredible
A very long but amazing day!
After receiving a message saying we'd be collected at 03:20 I almost cancelled, but I am so glad I didn't!
After we were collected we headed to the airport and given clear instructions. Once we landed in Cairo our guide was there to meet us.
Wed arrived a little earlier than expected so we were told traffic was better than usual as it normally takes around 90 minutes to get to the pyramids (just for those thinking of booking). I appreciated that it didn't take that long as we'd already had just over an hour on our transfer and then 75 minutes on the flight.
We explored the pyramids, the sphinx, and then headed to a couple of local shops. One selling perfume and the other selling paintings, both of which were beautiful.
After this it was time for lunch with views of the pyramids, then we visited the museum of Egypt and old Cairo. By the time we finished we were so tired, but so glad we did it.
My advice if you book this trip
- wear comfortable shoes!! There is A LOT of walking.
- take suncream (I made that mistake, but you can take it on the flight)
- Pack snacks. Its a long day
And finally - make sure you have an early night beforehand
Rebecca_G · окт. 2025 г. · через Viator
