Private Day Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Memphis

Mamdouh and our driver were great hosts. Easy in and out to various sites. Great history lesson - I kept asking and he kept answering.

The organization of our tour by Your Egypt Tours was flawless. Every day was filled with delightful experiences, and the local guides were enthusiastic and informative. We enjoyed every moment.

Fantastic setup! During our entire stay in Egypt with Your Egypt Tours, we felt extremely at ease. Her plans were just how I wanted them to be. I heartily suggest her to anyone looking for reasonably priced, high-quality services. I also really enjoyed the pictures she set up and the camel ride. incredibly competent

We had a very nice day with our guide Ahmed Ali. He knows everything about the sites and couldn’t have been more polite. Sam the driver did a great job in the Cairo traffic too. Going inside the Pyramid of Khufu was our main interest and we had the time to do this (it is optional and an extra fee.) Just walking around the Pyramids of Giza themselves were the highlight for us so spend as much time here as you can before moving on. The Sphinx, Memphis and Saqqara don’t need a lot of time if you ask me. If you opt for the camel ride at the lookout (a short photo op ride for an extra fee) know that our handlers pushed hard for more tip than the guide suggest. We chose to be firm at the recommended tip. The photos did turn out nice. All other fees were covered and Ahmed made everything go smooth and carefree. We normally self guide and rarely book tours, but we enjoyed this hassle free day in capable hands. Thanks Ahmed!

Thank you, Thank you Mamdouh (our tour guide) for making this experience so great! dont know where to start here..... As someone who travels often and does tons of research before booking/planning trips I wasn't sure what to expect with Your Egypt Tours. Obviously they have several great reviews, so I was just hoping for the best. This was my first visit to Egypt and was there with my Father and Brothers who were just planning on "going to the pyramids" for one of the days we were in Cairo. After reading some do's/don't from other travelers I took it upon myself to book us a guided tour to make sure we made the most out of the day. This tour was handsdown THE BEST MONEY SPENT during the 8-days we spent in Egypt. Our guide Mamdouh was the best! I could go on and on and on.... As I said above I always do tons of research when planning trips, however, I have NEVER done my part by contributing and writing up a review of my experience. I knew at the end of our day with Mamdouh that this would be my first. Thank you again!

One of the most beautiful vacation ever was the four days touring Cairo with the outstanding driver, Nagy, who managed to get us through the jamming traffic and with our distinguished tour guide, Sam Othman of Memphis Tours. Sam is a well qualified, motivated, and responsible tour guide. Every morning, he will be at the hotel lobby even before the time set, waiting for us to start our excursion. His knowledgeable background has made it possible for us to understand the huge Egyptian history. His tirelessness has guided us to the most ancient monuments of Cairo: The Great Pyramids of Giza Plateau, Memphis, Saqqara, the Museum, the castles, Muhammad Aly Mosque, good food, great shopping... a friendly ambiance that really made us feel like at home. All the bests and my gratitude to Sam who is so devoted and does a superb job for Memphis Tours. A true Egyptologist. I warmly recommend Memphis Tours and Sam Othman to everyone who wants to visit Egypt. Many thanks to Sam. Job well done ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My husband and I started our first day off in Egypt doing this private tour and it qas worth every cent. Our guide Ibrahim was fantastic and knowledgeable about all things ancient Egypt. Ibrahim and our driver Mohammed were both friendly and great to chat to and spend the day with. We really wanted to buy some genuine papyrus and they took us to a place in Giza where we purchased some beautiful artwork. On top of this wonderful day of learning and new experiences, Ibrahim became our personal photographer getting all the best shots at all locations so we have beautiful memories and also a great Instagram photo lol. Highly recommend Ibrahim if you choose to do this tour.

This was the most memorable tour of our trip to the Middle East, made very special by an excellent guide Mamdouh Ismail, a knowledgeable and personable Egyptoligist. Mamdouh thoroughly enjoys his role as guide, teaching all about ancient history, culture and artifacts, and was especially helpful in stopping for breaks, to get drinks and locally made Pita bread. We rode camels, climbed pyramids, gazed at ancient wonders and were treated like friends and welcome guests. This all inclusive tour allowed us to see the major sites around Cairo and Giza in one day, with door to door transportation and safe transfers between the sites-our driver was amazing, too (driving in and around Cairo requires great skill!).. Our Guide directed us to a lovely meal at the local Sakkara Restaurant which was a treat! This tour and guide and driver made this an amazing, unforgettable adventure!

Let me start with the good: This was a wonderful and fascinating day. The pick up was well organised, the transport was excellent, the guide was fantastic and knowledgeable. And the sites of course are world class. They took us to the sights as advertised, and it was magnificent. BUT there is something to be careful with.The tour guide and the driver set the pace of the tour, and will keep the pace relatively high, with the result that the "day tour" is finished by lunch time. At that point, they will encourage you to do more, all at US$30 per person. (we were three) or simply drop you off at the hotel after lunch. At that point, it turns into an Egyptian market negotiation. Although the cost of the driver and guide was for a "day tour", they basically convince you that you got to pay for them a second time. To the point where it becomes unpleasant and annoying. My strong advice is to take your time at the sites, and get the most out of the guide at your disposal. Do not get rushed. But if you do want to add the Egyptian museum to your itinerary, negotiate it before you book the tour or, latest, at the start of the day. At the end, we had a wonderful day, simply because the sites were amazing and the guide was knowledgeable.

<p>I thoroughly enjoyed my experience on this excursion. My tour guide and driver were Sahl and Mag. We left pretty earlier for my tour; however, it was definitely worth it to beat the crowds. Sahl took a lot of pictures with my camera and was very knowledgeable about the history of the pyramids.</p>

My friend and I visited Egypt (on limited time) on our way to the UAE so we decided to do a day tour in Egypt. This tour was incredibly amazing! We had an awesome tour guide, Mamdouh, who is very knowledgeable about the pyramids and Egyptian history in general. He took us to the cites and since we had extra time, recommended other *must see places* and took us there as well, such as the history museum and a boat ride on the Nile. The history museum is a must, you get to see artifacts 3,000+ yrs old and will see them no where else in the world. Mamdouh is very attentive, kind, and fun. He is a great photographer and took really nice/fun pics of my friend and I with the pyramids, sphinx, etc. He also took us to the authentic souvenir shops away from the markets selling souvenirs that are made in china. I significantly recommend this tour with Mamdouh. We had such an amazing time in Egypt, my friend and I felt safe the entire time. We definitely want to come back, 2 days in Egypt was not enough time! There is so much to see!

<p>We booked our tour through Viator and the whole process was very easy and professional. The day of the tour, we were picked up right on time in our hotel lobby by Mamdouh Ismail, a Senior Egyptologist with Your Egypt Tours. The tour van was new and clean with a professional driver, something that is important on the wild streets of Cairo. Mamdouh spoke very clear English and commanded an extensive knowledge of Egyptology, making the tour much more informative and interesting. He was also very flexible and took us to the Solar Boat at the Great Pyramid, per our request, even though it wasn't specifically included in the tour. Great Thanks to Mamdouh Ismail and Your Egypt Tours!</p>

<p>Our tour guide Husain was awesome. Knowledgable and friendly, he went out of his way to show us around and to explain as much as possible. His driver with a van stood by to pick us up always on time. Great experience, great guide, we had an awesome time thank you!</p>

<p>Me and my husband had a wonderful time visiting these amazing places thanks to our very knowledgeable and kind tour guide Mohammed Seddik and to our very good driver Gamal.</p>

<p>Our guide forgot his name, added a photo of him was extremely knowledgeable. He can actually read hieroglyphics.</p>

<p>An excellent tour with an extremely knowledgeable tour guide who really brought Ancient Egypt to life. We were lucky enough to have Mamdouh to ourselves and he made every effort to cover everything we wanted to see and do, even where to take the best photos. We had a wonderful experience and have so many photos and memories to look back on. I would not hesitate to recommend this tour, it really is a must see and do when visiting Cairo.</p>

<p>That is a great tour. The Giza pyramids are always formidable. I paid extra to get into the burial chamber of Khufu Pyramid and to take a camel ride, as I did not want to miss anything. The tour guide Taha is very knowledgeable and professional. He explained everything in detail to me and took a lot of photos for me during the tour.</p>

<p>Amazing tour, Egyptologists make the journey extra special as they explain all the nuances of what you are seeing. Went into the King Titi tomb as it was advised this was the only one with heiroglyphs, while I skipped out on the 200 EGP Great Pyramid entrance fee as the walls are bare. Lots of great history and backstory throughout the day, would recommend them for any tour!</p>

<p>First, I was pleasantly surprised to receive a call at the hotel from Hussein the night before the trip to confirm pickup time and location. Then, due to weather conditions not very clear skies, we rearranged the trip and did the Memphis Museum first and then to Saqqara. On Hussein's recommendation, we went inside Titi's pyramid and the military leader's chamber...absolutely great trip. He handled all the tips, suggestions for pictures, and local nuances. Then on to the Pyramids for the camel ride around and to Giza...which were perfect and the weather had cleared up nicely. Finally, after seven hours, he was still open to some last-minute shopping and took us in a couple places although I believe this is a hit or miss part of the trip as many shops sell the same 'one of a kind/top quality' items for different prices...suggest you shop around. We only had one day in Cairo, which isn't enough to really see all the city has to offer, but we accomplished what we came to do and it was due to the fantastic timing and efficiency of our guide.</p>

<p>My tour guide Abraham was tremendous. He was an incredibly informed Egyptologist with an amazing sense of humor. Your Egypt Tours was the local operator, and they were the highlight of my Egypt visit. Highly recommended!!!</p>

<p>I would highly recommend Your Egypt Tours to anyone seeking a safe, friendly, professional and reliable tour company in Egypt. I would like to give special thanks to my tour guide Taha who did everything possible to ensure a fun and worry-free tour to the pyramids. The time spent at different locations was very flexible, and the tour guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and personable. At no point in time did I ever feel rushed, and I always felt that I could easily talk to my guide who really did care about making the day as enjoyable and personalized as possible. Traveling with this company I felt safe as a solo traveler and did not feel like I had to worry about anything. There were countless opportunities to stop and take good pictures, which was made even better as Taha was always interested in helping capture some awesome memories. When I come back to Egypt in the future, I will definitely be looking to do more traveling with this company and my favorite guide. A lifelong dream had always been to see the pyramids, in which case and I am very thankful that I chose this company and had Taha as my guide.</p>

Very interesting and impressive excursion. Our guide Mahmoud was particularly noteworthy. He has a lot of knowledge, was never intrusive a real dose of humor and otherwise knows Egypt very well. We have just booked another trip with him the following day at Cairo. Everything worked out perfectly.