Cairo Layover Tour: Pyramids, Museum & Show

I am so sorry, that I did not visit Cairo before. It was one of the most intestesting experiences in my life. My day trip included everything I wanted to see in the area. My tour guide, Basmaa was quite knowlegable and informed me well.

We had a great time ! Tigo was a very entertaining tour guide and help to customize our day based on our needs. If we were interested in a purchase, he would make recommendations but never pushy. Was totally OK with us skipping shopping otherwise. Didn’t try to sell the camel ride on us and took very interesting photographs that’s Instagram worthy. The driver was also on time which we appreciate it. We Started the day at 7:30 which worked out really great. Beat the crowd and the heat when we were at the pyramids. Also included a sound and light show of the pyramids in the evening. We started The tour ended around 330 pm and the driver was scheduled to come back to a hotel to pick us up in the evening. Highly recommended to See the sound and light show if you’re interested in taking amazing dusk photographs with the pyramids the driver drove up to our hotel at 7 PM on the dot. Communication with the operator through Whatsapp was also super easy. They were always very responsive and kept constant open communications with us. 5/5!

What an amazing tour and day! My guide and driver were a whole vibe from the start of my tour up until the end. They were filled with positive energy, excitement about their country, and gave me a great first impression of Egypt upon arrival. I flew in that morning from Jordan and planned to stay in Cairo for a few days, so I appreciated this company’s generosity to pick me up from the airport and drop me off at my hotel at the end of the tour. We first visited Old Cairo’s Khan El Khalili Bazaar where I asked my guide for a few special shots, and he delivered. One shop owner wasn’t very happy that we were taking photos, so my guide showed me a few other options which I really appreciated. Next, we visited the Egyptian Museum, then stopped for lunch for a buffet style meal. Afterwards, we visited the pyramids. At the start of the tour my guide gave me the option to see the Saqqara Pyramid, but we didn’t have enough time, however, I’d recommend visiting it if you can work it into your day. I chose to purchase entry into the Great Pyramid which took about 20 minutes to go in and out. Be warned that it is VERY hot inside. Everyone around you is dripping sweat. After going inside we drove to a panoramic view of the pyramids where I had the option to take photos with camels and purchase a camel ride or horse carriage ride. Afterwards, we drove to the Great Sphinx to take additional photos and I was dropped off at my hotel where I spent a few hours before being picked up again to see the light show at the pyramids. Overall, I had a really fun day. I was traveling solo as a woman and my guide made me feel safe the entire time. I highly recommend this tour if you have a layover or plan to stay in Cairo. Out of my 2-week trip, this was one of the best tours I paid for and that’s all thanks to my guide and driver. Thank you for the hospitality!

Omar was a great tour guide. He went above and beyond to get me to the show. I booked my ticket through another outlet. This outlet didn’t follow through with finalizing my pick up time with Emo Tours. When I called Emo Tours at 5:55pm on the night of my event. Omar found an Upper driver nearby to my hotel to pick me up. I made it to the show in the nick of time. Omar was awesome. I really appreciate what he did. I recommend that you use Emo Tours for your activities.

The tour was amazing, number one in Egypt. The Guide Ehab Hoba is very knowledgeable and gives you an abundance of information about Egyptian History and the driver Agmay drove us everywhere very safely. Very friendly service from start to finish. I recommend them highly to everyone.