Super informative tour - Review for Giza & Cairo tour with Marwa Tours My husband and I took a tour with Marwa over several days to visit Saqqara, Giza and museums/sites in Cairo. During my planning, I wasn’t sure where to start with finding a tour guide with the right experience. Google gave me a lot of group tour options, and many other egyptologists only had Facebook pages. Marwa’s website, contact channels and communication were professional which gave me a lot of confidence. What I loved about organising our itinerary with her, is that she is not pushy / salesy at all. There wasn’t that feeling that she was trying to add things on that only benefit her. We had a few FaceTime chats, where we talked about what I wanted from the trip, dietary requirements (in case of health issues etc), what I wanted to spend money on and what I didn’t. She was very flexible in adding or subtracting based on what I wanted, and recommending things that suited our budget…even up to 2 weeks prior to our trip! We had a great time with Marwa exploring Saqqara, Giza, and Cairo. I do not think we could have done this independently. There is so much driving on the crazy, super busy streets. There’s also a lot of police and security checkpoints. I would’ve felt so intimidated doing this ourselves without speaking the language…and we are mid-30s, independent travellers. Even walking around the streets of Cairo, at all times we both felt so safe - Marwa kept us away from the aggressive salesmen so we could focus on taking all the sightseeing in. Having an Egyptologist meant that the storytelling around the pyramids, the Egyptian museum, and mosques of Cairo was so much richer! She directed us towards the best highlights, and adapted based on the questions we had. One more thing - Marwa doesn’t rush the day. She’s not just pointing at things and moving on. She gets into the historical, religious and cultural context which is so important to truly understanding the ancient Egyptians and how that shapes society even today.

A trip of a lifetime - As three females travelling from Ireland, we would like to say a huge thank you to Marwa who made our trip one to remember. We felt so safe through out all the tours. Her knowledge and passion for Egyptian history had us is awe and we soaked in everything she said. We got to see the pyramids, ride on camels backs, visit two museums, visit the mosque and we even saw mummies. Thanks to Marwa we made memories that will last us a lifetime.

No better way to see Egypt - Marwa is amazing - don’t think twice before booking with her. We were in Cairo only for 3-4 days and she made sure we got the most of it. Marwa was insightful, flexible and just great to sit down with a coffee and chat. My husband and I feel so lucky to have experienced Cairo with Marwa. A special shout out to Mohammad who drove us around the chaotic streets of Cairo!

Excellent tour. - Excellent tour. I did the Giza Pyramid, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum. Sherien was very knowledgeable and made the tour enjoyable.

Marwa is the Ultimate Cairo/Giza Guide! - My husband and I spent 4 days touring in and around Cairo with Marwa, and we are so grateful for the experiences she gave us. Experiencing Egypt with Marwa, you’ll get to take advantage of Marwa’s excellent connections in the tourism community. All the uncertainties that can come with traveling to an unfamiliar place is much lessened when traveling with an experienced, professional guide like Marwa. Marwa is an amazing guide, and she receives our highest recommendation for your trip to Egypt. Long story short: hire her! You will not be disappointed. Read a brief summary of each of our awesome days below. Thank you for all the memories, Marwa! Giza, Saqqara, Dashur We traveled with Marwa to see the pyramids and temples from the Old Kingdom in Saqqara, Dashur, and Giza. Marwa was the perfect guide for this adventure. At our first stop in Saqqara, Marwa showed us the step pyramid built and told us about the architectural feats of Imhotep. She also recommended our trip down into King Unas’s tomb, which was famously inscribed with spells for the king's afterlife. We really enjoyed this part of the tour, and Marwa helped us understand the differences between Old and New Kingdom art. Next, we visited the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid at Dahshur. We didn’t know much at all about these sites, so we are really grateful that Marwa led us to explore them. Climbing inside the Bent Pyramid was one of the highlights of our entire trip to Egypt. Definitely a must-do! We can see why this is one of Marwa’s favorite sites. Our next stop was the Giza Pyramid Complex. Marwa took us to great spots to get photos and facilitated a camel ride with a provider she knows and trusts. Because Marwa had already facilitated such great experiences at Dahshur and Saqqara, we didn’t feel the pressure to fight the crowds to get into the Great Pyramid at Giza. Marwa took us to a Papyrus Institute, where we were able to get some amazing souvenirs without intense pressure to buy. National Museum, Coptic Cairo, Citadel of Saladin, Ibn Tulun Mosque We began our second day in Cairo with Marwa at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilizationn. Marwa led us through the museum containing artifacts dating from the protodynastic Naqada civilization to the New Kingdom, Greek and Roman empires to Islamic Egypt. Beneath, in a large hall reminiscent of a tomb, we viewed the mummies of 22 Egyptian kings including Ramses the Great and several others whose tombs or temples we visited. It was amazing! After the Museum, Marwa took us to visit the Hanging Church in Coptic Cairo. Marwa is very knowledgeable about the Coptics, and we really enjoyed this glimpse into history and culture. Next, we visited the Citadel of Salah ad-Din (Saladin) and the Mosque of Muhammed Ali built atop. Marwa taught us about the significance of the Citadel, built high on a hill above Cairo. In the mosque, Marwa pointed out and explained the elements of the mosque that we would continue to see in other mosques throughout our tour. We enjoyed the amazing view from the Citadel, the impressive architecture of the mosque, and experiencing an important piece of Cairo’s history. Finally, we visited the Mosque of Ibn Tulun, the oldest mosque to survive in its original form in all of Egypt. Completed in 879, it has a single minaret that we were able to climb to get an outstanding view of the mosque and the city. At the end of our full day of touring, Marwa brought us to a really delicious, unique restaurant in downtown Cairo that is really popular with the locals. Like us, Marwa is a foodie. You will always enjoy great meals when Marwa is your guide. This day of touring was fantastic - mummies, Coptics, Ottomans, and the oldest mosque in Egypt all rolled into one day. Marwa’s efficiency and extensive Cairo knowledge make it easy to make the most of your time in the city. Egyptian Museum Tour Today, we visited the fascinating Egyptian Museum with Marwa. Almost nothing is labeled, and a guide like Marwa is absolutely needed if you want to make sense of anything. Marwa knows this museum like the back of her hand and can adjust the tour perfectly to your level of interest in various kings/periods/items. She also gave us time to explore on our own after the tour, which was great. We had a truly awesome time visiting the Egyptian Museum with Marwa! After we spent most of the day at the museum, we walked around downtown on Talaat Harb. Marwa knew a great local spot to eat delicious koshary. It was a perfect day in Cairo, thanks to Marwa. Al Muizz Street and Khan Al Khalili (Islamic Cairo) On our last day in Egypt Marwa led us on an excellent tour of Islamic Cairo. Before our tour started for the day, Marwa arranged for a COVID tester to meet us at our hotel - an extremely easy and convenient way to meet our U.S. re-entry requirements. Marwa really helps you take care of all the little details. Marwa led us along the winding al-Muizz Street within the old walled city of Cairo founded by the Fatimid Dynasty in the 10th century. We visited many amazing, historic sites including Bab al-Futuh, Al Hakim Mosque, the Qalawun Complex, a hammam, a 17th century home, and other mosques. Marwa really allowed our interests to guide the tour and answered all of our in depth questions. We were enchanted by the amazing architecture of these sites and also by the general thriving energy of al-Muizz street. Marwa was able to guide us to some awesome souvenirs in Khan al-Khalili bazaar. If you prefer not to haggle with the shopkeepers, Marwa knows of fixed-price stalls for easy shopping. After Khan al-Khalili, we made a special request to visit the Tentmakers Bazaar near Bab Zuweila. We had heard about the bazaar when researching Cairo, and Marwa introduced us to an amazing craftsman from whom we bought some really beautiful pieces. We will always cherish our souvenirs from this trip, in part because of Marwa’s wealth of knowledge. To round out our last night in Egypt, Marwa took us to a lovely restaurant in the Heliopolis area. During our delicious meal, we reminisced on our amazing 7 days touring with Marwa.

Best Day in Egypt - AWESOME day in Cairo. Marwa knows everything to see. I would not want anyone else to show me around such a historic city. She showed us the pyramids, walked us around the Egyptian museum (so cool seeing King Tutankhamen's sarcophagus) and took us to an authentic papyrus shop as an added bonus. I felt very comfortable with her as a guide, and I think it would be foolish to attempt to see Cairo without her.

Unforgettable Trip to Egypt - If you are traveling to Egypt and you are interested in learning about the country’s rich ancient history, rather than walking past it’s sites, Marwa is the best possible person to do this with! Her knowledge as an Egyptologist is incredible and she will take you to sites that other tours won’t. Off the beaten path, which in the end will be the most memorable ones. Her personality is amazing too, so apart from the educational part of the trip she is great to be around and will make you feel safe and comfortable. Marwa was with us in Cairo for two days and then in Luxor for three, having arranged all the details, drivers, museum, temple and tomb tickets in a seamless manner and made the whole trip of us am unforgettable experience. We were also very happy to support and independent, hard working woman in Egypt who always works with a smile on her face. Would highly recommend her to any group or single travelers!

This is the guide you want - We toured Saqqara, traveling back in time to imagine the burial of the God-Kings known as Pharaohs in timelessly carved and documented tombs. We learned of the master engineer Imhotep at the Step-Pyramid. We marveled at the impossibility of the Great Pyramids, the majesty of the Sphinx and ended the day with Camel rides that put the perfect touch on a perfect day. An experience of a lifetime that we will never forget. It goes without saying that the greatest wonders on the earth, are just that - wonders. But, if I am to be perfectly honest, the best part of our tour was Marwa herself. Cairo is one of the most populated cities on the planet. Logistics are EVERYTHING in a city like this - if your trip is to be enjoyable. Marwa meticulously planned every aspect of our experience. Nothing was left to chance. From picking us up at the airport to arranging transportation. She even planned flexibility into the tour to make sure that we experienced those things that we were excited about. Marwa is respected by the locals - a necessary commodity. Her planning, kindness, diligence, passion for, and knowledge of, the richness of the history of Egypt made this a memorable trip that we will cherish. Thank you, Marwa. We look forward to seeing more of Egypt with you as our guide.

3 Day Tour - Marwa is an awesome tour guide. She is extremely engaging and knowledgeable about Egyptian culture & history. She is very hospitable and made sure we were comfortable. I can’t wait to come back to Cairo and do another tour with her!

Nice Cairo Experience - Thanks Marwa for curating a nice itinerary for exploring Cairo. We especially liked the time spent in Cairo Museum and thanks for sharing your knowledge on Egyptian culture.