Published on Jan, 2025
What a day! What a tour and what a guide!
I will be honest, I was unsure what to expect, our first time in Egypt and a tour booked and paid for back in the UK. There were questions, would the guide turn up? Had I wasted my money?
We arrived at our hotel in Giza (Steigenberger Pyramids) at Midnight, our trip was booked for 8am that morning.
I needn’t have worried, as soon as I logged into the wifi at the hotel there was a WhatsApp message waiting from Sayed to confirm he would pick us up at 8. True to his word he was with us on time along with our driver Mena. Just the 4 of us all day.
Sayed and Mena made us welcome and at ease from the moment we met. Our itinerary was the Pyramids, camel ride, Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis. With lunch included.
Sayed’s knowledge is second to none and he kept us interested throughout the whole day. At every opportunity he would take my phone and take some great photos of myself and my wife which is a fantastic momento of our trip.
Mena, our driver was very courteous, always opening our doors when we needed to get in and out, and also produced a great video of us both from a panoramic view over the pyramids.
If you are looking for a trip that takes in these archaeological sites, and which includes all the entrance fees , I can’t recommend this tour highly enough. And if there is an option to ask for a guide and driver, you won’t be disappointed if you ask for Sayed and Mena.
Thank you both for an amazing first introduction to Egypt. You are great ambassadors for your country and culture.