16 Dec 2024
Where do I even start?! This was the highlight of our time in Egypt!
The day before the tour, we got contacted by our guide Mo (Mohammed) who gave us a lot of useful information on what to expect from our trip and how to make the most of it. This was very helpful and really set the scene for the next day.
On the morning of our tour, we met Mohammed at the reception of our hotel where he was waiting with a sign with our name on it. We received a lovely welcome and an introduction to our driver for the day.
Worth emphasizing 2 things here: (1) throughout the journey Mo will feed you some very interesting info on the places your are passing by and so making the drive so much more interesting. (2) the driver was a PRO - lovely clean car and his driving was smooth and safe (far from what you will encounter in Egypt throughout your stay).
While Mo doesn't like to call himself an Egyptologist - he is a man with a passion and that definitely stands out in the way he runs the tour. He is so knowledgeable and he makes you feel part of the story he is unfolding in front of you. His respect for the history is outstanding and we never felt rushed at any point - no question is to dumb and he has a good eye for great photo spots.
History aside - he knows everyone - everywhere which makes you feel safe at all times. He will explain to you in a polite manner (trust me I've seen this done in bad taste before) how to deal with vendors and the various people you will encounter and how tipping those is up to your discretion. First tour where we felt no pressure whatsoever. I could go on and on about how amazing this tour was and it would still not do it justice. From the amazing guide to our lovely driver - to the wonderful sites we had the privilege to see and all the way to the tour operator checking in on us to see everything is to our likening.
PERFECT DAY! Thank you!