Day at Cairo museum and the pyramids
Ayman is an outstanding tour guide who speaks many languages very well with very good knowledge of Cairo and the pyramids will definitely use again and promote how good his tours are
margaretta2019 · лип. 2025 р. · через Tripadvisor
Excelentní trip do Caira
Na dovolené v Egyptě jsme podruhé. Minule jsem litoval, že jsem se nepodíval do Caira a do Gízy na pyramidy. Po dnešním výletu s perfektním průvodcem Ayman už vím, žemro byla chyba. Poradil nám vždy na co si dát pozor, odkud si udělat perfektní fotku a jiné. Určitě našeho výletu nelituji, ba právě naopak, jsme nadšení. Člověk nikdy neví, kam v životě ještě zavítá a proto jsem šťastný, že jsme se rozhodli pro tento výlet právě s Aymanem.
Jiri M · лип. 2025 р. · через Tripadvisor
An excellent trip
Ayman , the tour guide was very good. He spoke in detail about everything we came to see. The trip was well organised and I would do it again. It was my first time in Ciaro and I choose the right group and tour guide to experience it with.
Rachel W · лип. 2025 р. · через Tripadvisor
Trip to Giza Pyramids!
Thoroughly enjoyable experience for all of the family! Would recommend to all. Good value for money and lots of lifetime memories made. Thank you.
graemeh551 · лип. 2025 р. · через Tripadvisor
Visit to pyramids
A long hot day but the best experience and photos . Once in a lifetime! Thankyou so much . Worth the heat. Would recommend !!
796lav · лип. 2025 р. · через Tripadvisor
A day in Cairo and Giza
Travel is very long and can be exhausting for children and woman. Expect this, the tour was really good. The guide was really friendly and funny, with a good knowledge and exceptional english speaker. He gave us really good hints on which aspects to be careful and how to react in different situations. The tour on the Nile was really nice and relaxing. The organisers also really good! Everything communicated in time on whatsapp, with necessary details, what to take on the trip. The bus drivers also really professional and good skilled. I would recommend definitely this Cairo tour!
Szabolcs_B · черв. 2025 р. · через Viator
Cairo is a must see, don’t skip it!
Very good tour, we saw everything that was promised. Sellers aren’t as pushy as expected.
Our guide in Cairo, Hany was awesome, well-spoken and prepared us with good tips&tricks before each attraction.
5 stars.
Bálint L · черв. 2025 р. · через Tripadvisor
Worth every cent
Once in a lifetime experience, a bit longer trip with bus but it definetly worths every cent and every drop of sweat. Our guide was Hany and he made the whole thing even better. Definetly would recommend!!
E5745ERnikolam · черв. 2025 р. · через Tripadvisor
Day Trip to Cairo: Fast-track attractions and hardly any information for German-speaking guests
Experience report: Day Trip from Soma Bay to Cairo
Transfer and arrival
Our booked day trip started with a car transfer from the hotel to Hurghada, charged at €10 per person round trip. From there we continued in an air-conditioned coach with fixed seats. At first we were the only German-speaking guests; later two more people boarded. All announcements on the bus were made exclusively in Russian and – presumably – Polish.
Alt-Cairo
Outside the Hanging Church we met our guide outside the bus. Due to an ongoing fair, he was not allowed to accompany us in; photography was prohibited. We were able to enter the church briefly, but had hardly any time for our own impressions.
Afterwards we were led to another church, which was closed. The bus could not be found at the agreed meeting point. After a phone call, we walked about ten minutes to the next station, a mosque. The stay there was very short at just under ten minutes and was linked to the note that we would have to walk five kilometers if the bus left again without us.
Communication with the guide
Our guide gave only very brief information about the course and length of stay before each stop. While the Russian-speaking guests received information continuously via loudspeakers, the German-speaking accompaniment remained limited to demand. The guide was personally engaged, friendly and helpful – but there was no structured translation or continuous explanation in German or English.
Egyptian Museums
The visit to the museum seemed strongly rushed. For the stay, only one hour was planned, during which we were guided through the rooms at high speed. Own explorations were not possible.
Optional Nile cruise
Afterwards, a 30-45-minute boat trip on the Nile was offered at the price of €10 per person. Since the start and end points were identical and no particular added value was apparent, we dispensed with it. (We had already taken a Nile trip on another trip to Luxor.)
Perfume and oil business
Typical tourist stop with moderate prices. We decided not to buy anything.
Pyramids of Giza
For 10 € per person we booked a short camel ride. The guide recommended a tip of 50 EGP for photos. The camel leader took good shots but was unhappy with the 200 EGPs on offer and pushed until we paid another 100 EGPs. Our complaint to the guide was dismissed with a smile and change of subject. In total we stayed at the pyramids for about 30 minutes.
Sphinx
At the next stop, ten minutes were officially allowed for photos. After a few shots, a staff member asked us to leave the premises immediately (“It’s closed, please leave.”), although other groups still had access. Since the guide remained on the bus, no clarification was possible, and we had to leave the premises quickly.
Papyrus shop
Last stop at a certified papyrus store, allegedly in connection with the Papyrus Institute. The length of stay was about 30 minutes. Then return to Hurghada.
Cost and organizational issues
According to TripAdvisor, the transfer from Soma Bay should cost €10 per person. This amount was initially paid in Egyptian pounds, without a receipt. Shortly before the return trip we were surprisingly asked to pay 1,000 EGP again. A comprehensible explanation was missing. The reference to the information on TripAdvisor (“return transfer [...] for an additional €10 per person”) was acknowledged by the guide with a shrug, after which we were allowed to get into the car without further discussion and were returned to the hotel.
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+ Positives
Personally friendly and well-informed guide
The main sights of Cairo were covered in one day
- Negatives
No German (and little English) information while driving
Coach continued partly without clear agreements
Very short stays, especially at the museum and the Sphinx
Multiple sales stops with noticeable buying pressure
Non-transparent additional costs despite prior payment
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Conclusion
Despite an endeavoured and expert guide, the excursion suffered from severe time pressure, lack of multilingualism and non-transparent additional costs. Those who value detailed tours, understandable communication and clear pricing should choose a higher-quality provider or consider a private tour.
S9636TTanjak · черв. 2025 р. · через Tripadvisor · Перекладено
Cairo by big bus
Our trip to Cario was fantastic. Our tour guide Mohamed was excellent and was very knowledgeable on all things Egyptian, especially in the old museum. We had an unforgettable experience and would highly recommend.
Lisa M · черв. 2025 р. · через Tripadvisor