Great trip! - At exactly 4:45 a.m. we were picked up at the hotel in Hurghada by a driver and companion and driven to the airport in Hurghada. They gave us the flight plan and, strangely, an envelope with cash, which we were supposed to give to the tour guide in Cairo. We felt a little uncomfortable doing this, but that's probably normal. After checking in at the airport, we received our flight ticket, went through security and waited at the gate for the Egypt Air plane. We set off at 6:30 a.m. and after about an hour of flying we were already in Cairo. At the airport in Cairo, after leaving the building, our tour guide (Khaled) greeted us and took the envelope with the cash. We then went straight to the Egyptian Museum in a car and a driver. Since there were only two of us, we had a personal German-speaking tour guide. In the Egyptian Museum, the tour guide showed us around and explained a lot about the individual artifacts. From the museum we went to the Nile. A small boat was waiting for us there for a Nile cruise. This cruise lasted about 30 minutes. Then we went to lunch (buffet), which was included in the price. We had to pay for the drinks we ordered. We enjoyed it. From the roof of the restaurant you could see and photograph the pyramids of Giza for the first time. After lunch we went to Giza to see the pyramids. The tour guide told us a lot and was able to answer all of our questions. We were then offered the opportunity to see the inside of the largest pyramid. This costs about €18 per person (900 Egyptian pounds) extra. We were able to pay for the tickets directly at a machine by card. We are very happy that we did this. It was something very special and an absolute highlight. We went up through narrow corridors to the burial chamber. It was very warm and stuffy in the pyramid, but it was definitely worth it. As a further highlight, we were offered a camel ride or a carriage ride, which would take us to a higher vantage point from which you have the best view of all six pyramids. We opted for the camel ride (€10 per person). We paid for this directly in cash in euros. The camel ride lasted around 30 minutes and from the elevation we had a wonderful view of all six pyramids at the same time. The camel driver also made a special effort to take a few beautiful and original photos with our camera. From the pyramids we drove to the Sphinx. There we were also able to take lots of photos and buy souvenirs from the small stalls. The tour guide even helped us negotiate the price. The official day's program was over. Since we still had enough time, our tour guide offered us a stop at an oil and fragrance manufacturer. Once we got there, we were given cold drinks and shown various oils and fragrances. Of course, there is no obligation to buy anything. We still treated ourselves to a few oils. Then we went back to the airport. We arrived at the airport at 6:00 p.m. and according to the flight plan that was given to us in the morning, our return flight was due to depart at 9:05 p.m. Unfortunately, this flight was not listed on the display board in the airport. The flight with the corresponding flight number did not depart until 10:00 p.m. So we unfortunately had to wait until 10:00 p.m. for the return flight with Air Cairo. We arrived back in Hurghada at 11:00 p.m. We were picked up outside the airport and driven back to the hotel. We were at the hotel at 11:30 p.m. We can highly recommend the tour, as it was the best way for us to finally fulfill our dream and see the pyramids and the Sphinx. It was a shame, of course, that we had to wait a bit long for the return flight. We never felt unsafe during this day tour; the safety of tourists is very important in Egypt. We were able to buy drinks from the driver for a small fee. We paid in euros. You should always have change in euros or dollars with you, for going to the toilet or if you want to buy something small. The tickets for the camel ride or the carriage ride can be paid for in cash in euros.

A great trip with great people - We had a very nice day and an even better travel guide. Khaled met us at the airport in Cairo and was full of inexhaustible knowledge and answered all our questions. He got us through everywhere without any waiting time and gave us valuable tips on how to deal with all the vendors. A very, very nice man who even changed the plan at the request of a friend who wanted to buy some souvenirs. We would book with Egypt Booking again and again and would be happy to book with Khaled again. And don't worry about paying in advance and collecting the money in front of the hotel, we did that too and everything went smoothly. Don't be afraid, it's unbeatably cheap.

Should have done - Great organization, pick-up from the hotel on time, flight to Cairo without any problems, tour guide and driver in Cairo were top (Kahled and Ali), museum, old town, pyramids were wonderful. Return flight to Hurghada and transfer to the hotel were again on time. Long day, but anytime again

Top recommendation - Day trip to Cairo, very very good, everything went wonderfully. Airport transfer without any problems, very nice drivers, would definitely go again.

Well organized; tour guide Khaled Omar TOP - Well organized; tour guide Khaled Omar TOP We were very happy with the trip today. Well organized despite everything being handled via WhatsApp. Even despite the departure time only being communicated the evening before = well organized and carried out. The tour guide Khaled Omar in particular is highly recommended. He has incredibly competent knowledge and leaves no question unanswered. The Nile cruise is quite nice, but the camel ride to the most beautiful viewing platform is a great adventure. We would be happy to do it again.

Don't worry, it's really worth it - Despite the somewhat unusual handling via WhatsApp, everything worked perfectly. From the pick-up to the evening return, everything was super organized, friendly and punctual. Our guide Sharif and his driver made the trip a wonderful, informative and fun day. The two of them constantly provided chilled drinks, brought us safely through the completely crazy traffic, provided us with great information and photo points and protected us from overly pushy street vendors. The size of the group (7 people) meant we were very flexible and all questions were answered. It was an all-round successful day. Thank you very much and next year we will go to Luxor with you. Best wishes Christian and Jana

It was very nice - The tour was very well organized, even if it seems strange at first. We had a good guide and a great bus driver. Our small group was very nice. The museum was very interesting and the pyramids and the Sphinx were very impressive. Thank God our driver had cheap water to sell, as we had caught an exceptionally hot day.

Unbeatable value for money! No mass tourism - As a couple, we found and reserved the tour online before our trip. I had a few questions in advance about the tour and payment. Ziad Ashraf was there to help and advise me via WhatsApp. At first I was a little unsure about the 100% advance payment. But in retrospect, this turned out to be a total no-brainer. I can now understand that advance payments are required. Often, things just cancel, etc. All questions about the tour, including the exact procedure, were explained to me in advance via WhatsApp. We were picked up from the hotel to the airport in a new minibus. The pick-up time was also communicated to me via WhatsApp. There were 5 of us in total. It was a very pleasant and almost family-like atmosphere. That is a major difference to the mass tourism that other providers also offer. The driver already had our plane tickets. He explained to us the procedure at the airport with check-in etc. Check-in went smoothly with the curbs. At the airport in Cairo, our tour guide was already waiting for us at the exit of the airport. A very friendly man who spoke excellent German. No gibberish like we heard from other tour guides from other groups. We took a Cairo city tour and a walk through the old town before the museum opened. In the museum, our guide explained all the important topics of history in detail. When we had questions, he answered our questions and was able to explain everything satisfactorily. After all the theory, we went to eat in a restaurant. The food was good. The price of the buffet was already included in the ticket price. However, the drinks had to be paid for separately. However, both our tour guide and our guide told us this information in advance. So there were no nasty surprises here. The highlight of the meal was of course the view of the pyramids from the window. Here our guide was able to reserve a nice table with a view of the pyramids. After our meal and a boat trip on the Nile, we came to the pyramids. Here we had enough time to ask questions, take pictures and generally move around a bit freely. Our guide also warned us about the sellers. He told us what tip was appropriate here, even if more was asked for. We were also able to book camel rides and a carriage ride at the pyramids. Our guide negotiated for our group. After we had visited all 3 pyramids, we drove to the Sphinx. Here we had a little more free time for photos, sightseeing, etc. at our request. In general, our guide always showed us the best photo spots. We experienced so many beautiful things on this tour that I'm sure I forgot to mention a few things. But I can only recommend that anyone who is a little skeptical read more reviews. In my opinion, the price-performance ratio is unbeatable. Comparable offers cost many times more. So if you want an individual tour without mass tourism, then the tour is highly recommended.

Cairo with egyptbooking - Great trip and the guide The english speaking guide for our trip was amazing. Such a great man! Very kind and smart, and very helpful! Explained everything and because of him our experience was superb!

2-day trip to Cairo by plane - It was very interesting - old museum, pyramids, sphinx, citadel, mosque, Nile boat trip and the absolute highlight "Old Bazaar for the Sugar Festival". Great hotel "Front Pyramid" with roof terrace. Our German-speaking guide "Khaled OMAR" was great, lots of information and tips. We can only recommend it - you MUST do it at least once