Guided Egyptologist Tour: Hidden Gems & Tips

I am a professional adventurer and dedicated tour guide since 2006, with extensive knowledge as an Egyptologist. I know plenty of great travel tips and hidden spots. Join a guided tour and get ready for an unforgettable experience.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids - Saqqara, known for the step pyramid built by Imhotep 4,700 years ago, is considered the first pyramid structure discovered…

What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Location
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
Al Giza Desert,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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583katherinec
May 2, 2024
Amazing tour with Marwa - Marwa is the best. She was our welcome to Egypt and our arrival was flawless. We had such a lovely and informative time with her, she knows exactly where to take you for the special side trips. We were definitely in great hands from start to finish!
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Supermanhicks
Aug 12, 2023
Outstanding tour guide. We love Marwa! Professional and knows how to get things done. 5 Stars is not enough! - Outstanding. Marwa is absolutely fantastic. She organizes everything, knows all of the tricks to making your Egypt experience phenomenal. We started with her in Cairo and spent over a week together, going as far south as Abu Simbel. She has a tremendous ability to take any topic and have an in-depth conversation about it. She picked the best restaurants and the best hotels and the best drivers, and we just had an outstanding time. I would do it all over again. It was wonderful to get to know her during our time together. She is a leader and really knows how to make your experience top-notch. I gave her the type of hotels that we liked, and she booked our hotels for us and booked our flights, it was very minimal effort required on my part to make an amazing unforgettable trip happen. We also did a Nile river cruise and she selected a fantastic ship for that, which was a three night sailing from Aswan to Luxor. While we were in Luxor, she organized a hot air balloon ride for us that took us over the valley of the kings, and I highly recommend the balloon ride. Not only did we feel safe the entire time, we had an unforgettable experience that my kids and my wife and I will treasure for a lifetime. Marwa took all of the great and amazing things about Egypt and enhanced them.
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Sophiegb5266zd
Feb 23, 2023
5 day trip of Ciro - Amazing private tour for 5 days in Cairo. Can't recommend Marwa highly enough. She guided my son and me round some popular and lesser known sights with great knowledge and pitched it just right for a 15 year old to keep him engaged. Whether you are a female travelling alone or a family, Marwa will ensure you have the trip of a lifetime.
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Suzanne
Nov 12, 2022
Wonderful for solo female travelers! - I came to Egypt looking for a personalized tour - and one owned by an independent female business operator. I was so lucky to find Marwa Hafez - the Egyptian Museum’s first female Egyptologist. My time with Marwa began at the airport where she arranged my transport and was there to meet me in person (which gave me so much comfort upon arriving into Egypt as a solo female traveler.) She got me settled into my hotel and my adventure began at the pyramids of Giza the next day. It was incredible! She took me to all the sites, explained everything in detail (but kept it interesting) and took as many photos of me as I wanted (even more!) I highly recommend Marwa Hafez and her customized tours. She takes care to ensure that all of your transport is taken care of (and is performed by trusted drivers), that you see and do all that you like, and that you enjoy your stay in Egypt in comfort and safety. Having an Egyptologist there to explain things as only an Egyptologist can is one of the highlights of course. I overheard other tour guides while seeing the pyramids and knew I was getting the good stuff (the legitimate information!) Another highlight is that she knows almost everyone in Cairo and beyond - drivers, guards at checkpoints and at museums- and all welcome her with a huge smile and conversation. You know that you’re working with someone you can trust - and that you’ll have a smoother experience than if you were to travel alone or with a large tour. Do yourself a favor and book with Marwa.
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965meggieg
Oct 29, 2022
The only tour guide you need in Egypt! - I would give Mawra ten stars if I could. She is an incredibly passionate and knowledgable Egyptologist - my partner and I could not have asked for anyone better to show us around Giza, Saqqara, Memphis. The tour has been the highlight of our trip so far, and we cannot wait to visit Egypt again. Mawra is very kind, communicative and thoughtful. She always ensured we were comfortable and spending the right amount of time at the various locations. If you are searching for a guide, look no further than Mawra. Thank you for being a part of us creating such lovely memories!
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Isaacv885
Oct 6, 2022
A tale of three pyramids: Giza, Saqarra and Dashur - .Marwa faciliated an amazing day visiting the most famous sites in Egypt - the Pyramids. Together Marwa and Mohamed made sure we were able to see a wide range of pyramids, driving from site to site in order to ensure we had the best views for photographs (she is a very able photographer herself!!!). Along the way her insights made the day really come to life, and her storytelling kept us engaged over what was going to be a long day. She is an excellent tour guide and Egyptologist, able to tailor her explanations to the interests of her clients. She even helped me organise a special surprise for my partner - who is a very keen photographer. She organised a beautiful sunset dune buggy ride in the desert behind the pyramids, which gave us unique views of the pyramids in a very atmospheric lighting. I particularly enjoyed the dune buggy driving, as it was something I had never done before. This day with Marwa certainly exceeded expectations and I would recommend anyone looking to see these world wonders to book with her.
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Marycj4376pg
Jun 23, 2022
Prívate Tour For Family Trip to Egypt - My three children and I toured Egypt with Marwa over three days and had the best experience. Our first tour was to Giza Pyramids and to Saqqara & Memphis. We had arrived late the night before and my children (ages 6, 11, & 14) were tired. Marwa is professional but also so understanding and flexible. She went at a pace that met our needs, which allowed us to enjoy the day and get more out of the tour despite the jet lag. Marwa’s insights made the stone and sand come to life. She’s a well versed Egyptologist and gifted at communicating what she knows to mixed ages so that I could appreciate learning about Egyptian history and culture as well as my three children. We had reliable, safe transportation with cold AC and enjoyed chatting with Marwa on the ride from place to place. At the end of our tour, we booked with Marwa for the rest of our stay in Egypt! We hope to return to Egypt one day to see more of the country and to spend more time with its best guide, our new friend Marwa.
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Maglassonpub38
May 21, 2022
Cairo museum and pyramids tour - Great private guided tour with Marwa. A guide passionate about her work and profession who transmits her knowledge and her passion for Egypt. We visited the museum and the day trip to the pyramids. We recommend, to do without hesitation.
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Rlausier3
Jul 19, 2021
Amazing Guide - Our tour with Marwa was absolutely amazing. We met her coincidentally at the Egyptian Museum and immediately had her guide us through the rest of our Egypt trip including Giza, Aswan, Luxor with many stops in between. Her love for her work translates into the most positive experience we could have dreamed of. She is warm, outgoing, caring, and extremely extremely knowledgeable. Would whole heartedly recommend Marwa for any of your tour needs!
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Speckontheglobe
Jul 3, 2021
The Best Guide in Cairo - What a phenomenal start to my time in Egypt, Marwa is so knowledgeable about her country, both with the complex history of ancient Egypt and all the can't miss spots of present day. We had a great few first days together in Cairo and I would totally recommend her if you are looking for a smart, personal, fun tour guide. Can't wait to return again and would 100% contact her again for any other private tours.
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