● Our tour starts with The Great Pyramids of Giza, a UNESCO World Heritage site. ● You will be visiting the great pyramid of King Cheops, Chephren & Mycerinus. It is a great chance to get to know some of ancient Egyptians' secrets and beliefs about death and life after death inside the Great Pyramid of King Cheops. Accompanied by our tour guide to inform you about those great pyramids. ● Then moving to visit the valley temple and Great Sphinx, notably, it will amaze you by its construction that mixes between a human head and a lion's body.
Djoser Step Pyramid “Saqqara” ●After the lunch break, you will be heading to the Step Pyramid of Saqqara. This pyramid was the first one and innovation at the time. The Pyramid of Djoser is made up of six mastaba structures that are stacked on top of one another to reach a height of 60 meters, as well as a massive underground network of tunnels with inaccessible chambers and galleries. ●Then we will be visiting Tombs of the Nobles as well.
Pyramid of Dahshur ●Moving to the Red Pyramid which is considered the 3rd largest pyramid after those of King Khufu & Chephren. It is called the Red Pyramid due to the reddish color of its stone. It is one of the most important three pyramids that were built in the reign of King Senefru.
Simon was very friendly and made the experience at Saqqarah much more interactive and engaging. Simon was able to show me sites not visible for the general public and I felt that I learned far more than I ever would have gathered being there on my own.
This will be Part 1 of a 2 Day Review. There is a lot to discuss here and I hope that you will read the entire review. Our Cairo tour was fascinating. I learned so much that is NOT taught in the history books! After being picked up at the Mena House Hotel, our tour began and it was clear that there was a true passion for Egyptian history and culture that oozed out of Dina's pores. I think I was probably like a sponge as I was excited to learn all that I could in this short time.. Dina took us on an incredible journey through the Great Pyramids of Giza. With her as our guide, it wasn’t just sightseeing; it was a history lesson on which you get to be the main character. Her storytelling, knowledge of ancient Egypt, and ability to answer every question with depth and clarity made the experience truly enriching. One of the highlights was riding camels near the pyramids, an iconic moment made even better by Dina’s attention to detail and care for our comfort. She also took us down into a tomb beneath a pyramid. It was soooo hot!!! Not to mention there was horrific humidity! —an unforgettable and surreal experience that gave us a real sense of the scale and mystery of ancient Egypt. Dina was not only incredibly informative, but also very professional, and fun. She tailored the tour perfectly to our interests and made sure every moment was memorable. We walked away with more than just photos—we left with a true appreciation for Egyptian history and culture. If you're visiting Cairo, don’t miss the chance to tour with Dina. She turned a bucket list day into a once-in-a-lifetime memory. .
Wow! We just completed an amazing day touring with our guide, Gina. She provided us with interesting history and helped us to fall in love with Egypt and the people that live here. Gina made sure that we got to do every single thing that we have dreamed about—we toured the Giza Pyramids and saw the Sphinx. We rode camels and have some amazing picture memories. We toured Sakkara and saw the beautiful hieroglyphics. Our coffee stop at Juan Valdez was refreshing and fun. We enjoyed learning about papyrus and the creation of beautiful Egyptian rugs. Lunch was delicious, and we enjoyed trying many different foods. Our driver, Kyro, made this entire day possible! I don’t have the words to describe his skill and patience! Thanks to Isaac for arranging a bucket list day with two new friends!
Hoda did a great job of showing me around the pyramids of giza and saqqara. She was informative and helpful. I would recommend Hoda for future tours.
Gina was an amazing tour guide! I went on tours with her by myself and with my partner. She knew all the best spots and was happy to take photos. Our driver, Kyrillos, was also wonderful. 10/10 recommend
The highlight of my trip was when Issac met us at the airport. We were quickly lead through security making the arrival process easier. The next morning our tour guide Gina arrived early ready to help us. In addition, Gina also made us feel comfortable, always asking if we are okay. Gina helped watch our daughter while we went inside a pyramid. I highly recommend this tour company.
We had a day that exceeded our expectations. Gina is an amazing tour guide. Her knowledge of Egyptian history and the area is beyond compare. She handed all the logistics for us and made our day so memorable. She has a wonderful personality, we are so lucky that she led our tour and we saw so much. We would highly recommend Gina!
Our guide, Dina, was already waiting for us at the hotel before the pick up time, and took us to the highlights of Cairo. Her professional manner, knowledge, and flexibility made our trip extremely comfortable and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience and time in Cairo. Many thanks.
This tour was the highlight of our Cairo trip. We were perfectly guided and informed by our guide Samy. The visits to an essence factory and the papyrus museum were also very interesting. Samy's knowledge of history was very impressive. Our perfect driver was Mario again. We always felt safe with Mario as a driver and Samy as guide.
This company arranged for us a private tour and it was amazing. Our guide and drivers, both named Mario, were exceptional in making us feel welcomed and at ease in our travel. From the moment they picked us up on our tour, to the moment they dropped us off, each experience was personalized and professional! Highly recommend a private tour to go and see things at your own pace 👍
Outstanding day. We've been looking forward to visiting the pyramids for a long time and this was the best way to experience it. Excellent driver throughout the day and Mario was a brilliant and knowledgeable guide. Lots of amazing pictures and priceless memories. They even organised for us to go Quad biking which with views of the pyramids of Giza was incredible. If you get a chance to book with Mario you will not be disappointed.
Mike was a great tour guide! He showed us all around and took many photos of us along the way which was great. He also provided cold water and snack on the trip. Our driver was also great at navigating the road. It was perfect to be able to plan exactly the trip we wanted to do and they were very accommodating. Thank you so much Mike and team!
Santa Claus Travels, run by Mr Isaac, is such a kind, professional and polite travelling agency based in Cairo. Mr Isaac welcomed us warmly at the airport, showed us so much patience and guided us through our first days in Egypt. Our guide Michael has an impressive knowledge in his field (in history, anthropology and egyptology) to draw in his work as a guide. He is also aware of and responsive to the individual group members wishes. We have been thoroughly satisfied after our day. We had a really nice day together, all the way from the pick up, thought the streets in Cairo to Giza and all around and inside the pyramids. If you are planning a trip to see the pyramids - you should pick these guys!
Very happy to book this trip and see the pyramids again. I’ve bern here four years ago but this time I saw the pyramids differently and learned a lot more about them, thanks to Ayah, my very patient tour guide!
Amazing trip to splendid places of Ancient Egypt. Sakkara and Dahshur appeared to be much more impressive than Giza. Guide was open and friendly. Highly recommend!
When a tour offers you everything you want to see and then some, keeps a schedule where you are always doing something but not rushed, where your guide and driver treat you like a friend from the very beginning and you end your day at a Wonder of the World you have had a great tour. Such was my day with Hani and Makmoud as we visited the ancient capital of Memphis, The Pyramid complexes of Sakkara and Dahshur, complete with a free trip down into a pyramid, a well timed lunch and then on to the main attraction at the Great Pyramid at Giza and the world famous Sphinx. Hani kept me well informed, took all the pictures I asked for and kept the many street vendors and camel drivers at a distance so I could enjoy my experience. I asked for a full day tour and got one. Sitting looking at the Sphinx at the end of the day all I could think of was WOW! Sometimes days like these don't turn out the way you want them to but this time on this day everything was perfect. I have great photos a better understanding of the meaning of the pyramids and some more insight into Egyptian history. And it was not just the content. The logistics of the car always available, knowing when to drive us and when to let us walk made the tour on a hot day so much easier. So thanks again to Hani and Makmoud for a super memorable day.
Dynamic and invigorating to view the pyramids with this great guy, Nader Francis! He is a very reputable, and knowledgeable tour guide! Great photography work also!!! We thank you for the enlightenment that you brought to us as we learned so many new and relevant things to share with others!
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