Day trip in Luxor with Said
We made a daytrip with our english speacking guide Said in Luxor. Very good explanations in the Luxor temple and we visited a local market on our request to buy good spices. Said also organized us a Bus back to Hurghada which was very conveniant. thanks very much
Ja_co_b-_1a · янв. 2021 г. · через Tripadvisor
Amazing Tour
A wonderful tour, our guide Said was lovely & so knowledgeable, we learned so much & had an amazing day seeing the sights. We were able to take in the sights at our own leisure & pace and we’re not rushed at any time to move on to the next spot.
We have always been fascinated by Ancient Egypt so it was a dream come true to visit the Valley of the Kings
We had a delicious lunch overlooking the Nile & Said arranged an amazing vegetarian option for us.
Our driver was also great & the car was a very comfortable ride on somewhat bumpy roads
All COVID safety regulations were followed, giving some peace of mind when travelling during this time
I would 100% recommend this tour
MrsAnder5on · янв. 2021 г. · через Tripadvisor
The highlight of our holiday, a MUST DO tour
We stayed in Hurghada and wanted to day trip to Luxor to see the famous sites. With so much uncertainty, COVID rules and regulations (and a fews days earlier having a different trip with a different company cancelled last minute) we weren't sure what to expect.
However, I'm happy to say that Ahmed and his team run this tour like a well oiled machine. We did the private trip, in a modern air conditioned car which picked us directly from the hotel at 5am, taking us to Luxor and returning us at 9pm. A long day but totally worth it. We were kept informed and updated at all times by Ahmed over WhatsApp who responded quickly and clearly. He even met us at a stop point around 6:30am with drinks and snacks for the trip and was very safety conscious regarding masks, etc.
We met our guide, Said in Luxor and I cannot rate him highly enough. He is knowledgable, patient and a great camera man too! The tours around the temples were incredible as was the trip up the nile (we paid a little extra for 40mins to go up the Nile). My wife is vegetarian and they even catered for her separately at the restaurant on the banks of the Nile.
This tour takes you on all of the 'big hitters' Luxor has to offer in a day and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ramashka Tours again.
Thanks again Ahmed, Said and Team
ChrisAnderson1006 · янв. 2021 г. · через Tripadvisor
An unforgettable trip to Luxor
It leaves at 4:30 a.m. and takes about four hours from Helgadah to Luxor, with one stop in between. Three drivers took turns driving, along with a security guard, and the whole trip was safe and comfortable, with Ahmed providing free water and snacks on the minibus. Said, a local guide, is knowledgeable and meticulously explained. The first stop on the tour was the Temple of Kanak, a very imposing building, and Said gave an impressive lecture on the murals, as well as some of the hieroglyphics, leaving a 30-minute free tour after the lecture. Then there's the Nile cruise, which costs an additional €10 and takes around 40 minutes, followed by a buffet lunch at the River View restaurant. Visit the Valley of the Kings in the afternoon, general admission allows you to visit three free tombs, and you can buy additional tombs at your own expense. The color of Ramses V VI's tombs is very well preserved and well worth 100 Egyptian pounds. After a final visit to Hatshepsut Temple and the giant statue of Mennon, he returned to the hotel at 9.30pm. It's a very worthwhile trip, with a deeper understanding of ancient Egyptian culture, and highly recommended.
harolday · янв. 2021 г. · через Tripadvisor · Переведено
Great day with Farid
Very good day spent with Farid! It is welcoming, warm, takes the time to stop to take pictures and immortalize the past moments. In addition, he has a good command of French which allowed us to understand the history of the different temples visited.
I recommend very greatly, thank you again Farid!!
Anais59193 · дек. 2020 г. · через Tripadvisor · Переведено
Day in Luxor, Valley of Kings and Temples
Very good day spent with Farid, speaks good French and takes the time to explain the story and give anecdotes and tips for your souvenir shopping!
And takes very nice pictures 👍🏼
Ophelie-11-05 · дек. 2020 г. · через Tripadvisor · Переведено
TOTAL LUXOR
Ramashka Tours arranged a private daytrip for me, from Hurghada to Luxor. I had an air-conditioned minibus to myself, and two drivers, so that one didn't get tired, Plus a TV with a video of Luxor highlights to prepare me on he way, and snacks and bottled water. The drive to the first stop, the Temples of Karnak was four hours, including a rest-stop. As soon as we arrived I was greeted by my guide, Mr Said. Mr Said has a Masters in Egyptology from the University of Cairo. As a student there, it was his dream job to be a guide, and he's been living his dream for twenty years now. This man knows everything there is to know about Egyptian history and culture, everything. He can translate the original hieroglyphics for you, and help you to learn and pronounce them too, guiding you through the names, places and history carved into the walls thousands of years ago. Be prepared, he will even quiz you on reading, pronunciation and history (if you want).. he's also a great photographer. Next was an optional cruise on he Nile, do take it, its a very pleasant way to pass an hour, with tea provided, get a feel for the city and some of its other historical sites. he boat then dropped us at a garden and restaurant where an inclusive buffet lunch was provided, drinks were extra but only $1USD each. Next was the Valley of the Kings (all entrance tickets to sites visited are provided by the way). My ticket was good for three different tombs. Mr Said picked the best ones for me, guides aren't allowed inside, so he gave me a complete rundown before going in, of what to look-out for and what things meant. I thought that was it for the day, but there was more: The Al-Deir Al-Bahari Temple, which reminded me of Abu Simbel . There was a final stop at a ruined temple, with three impressive statues, but I'm sorry I don't remember the name, but there was so much packed into one day that its hard to remember it all :)
G959FDpeterm · дек. 2020 г. · через Tripadvisor
Amazing day and experience!!
Ahmed from Ramashka tours was amazing!
When nobody was doing tours to Luxor because of the pandemic he somehow made it happen and made our vacation complete!
We left Hurghada at 3:45 and drove straight to Luxor with police escorts in some areas, we felt totally safe!
When we got to Luxor we met Said our guide and amazing egyptolog who gave us great details about all the places we visited, the Temples of Karnack, Valley of the Kings(and all the tombs we visited), Hatshepsut's Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple, the Nile and everything we wanted to know about the places we visited!
Thanks Said!
We also took a 45min boat trip down the Nile that was really refreshing, we cooled off in the breeze and had tea.
We visited the alabaster factory that was very cool, we learned about the process involving making artifacts from this great crystal!
We had a great lunch in a restaurant on the west bank of the Nile overlooking the city!
What a great day!
Recommended all the way!
Thanks again Ahmed and Said!
991gabbym · сент. 2020 г. · через Tripadvisor
Amazing Tour, Great Guide
This was an AMAZING tour, Said was a fantastic and incredibly knowledagleble guide that provided a wealth of information to accompany the amazing sights. He and our drivers all did an amazing job of taking care of us and making sure we had everything we needed for an enjoyable experience at all of the sites as well as with the local shopping. Made for an amazing day, thank you!
BJWojdak · янв. 2020 г. · через Tripadvisor
AMAZING TOUR!!
Absolutely amazing tour and a MUST for Luxor!!! Hashem (organizer) and Said (our guide) made sure we were taken care of the whole day and saw the best sites! We visited Karnak, the papyrus factory, took a private Nile boat cruise (small extra fee, normally $10 for a group but $20 each for just us), lunch on the west bank before Valley of Kings which was absolutely breathtaking! Then to the alabaster factory, Queen Hatshepsut, and with a little time left we squeezed in Colossi of Memnon. All could have been tweaked or changed to our needs (as long as we kept to total time) being a private tour.
We have been on tours in many countries, including ruins like Coba and Tulum in Mexico, and what really stood out for me with Ramashka tours was how much we were taken care of all day long. As an American I was worried about traveling around Egypt but they made it so easy! Curbside pickup from every location, kept us away from hassling vendors, made sure what we were buying was authentic and helped us get good prices, and even as minute as covering the small charges for the water closet and ensuring we always had water, tea at stops, soda etc.
Absolutely phenomenal tour with great information and amazing sites! Worth every dollar we spent and so much more!
Stacey W · янв. 2020 г. · через Tripadvisor