11 Dec 2024
We had a deeply disappointing experience with Dr. Mo’s tours in Luxor. While Luxor itself is breathtaking, this tour was riddled with unethical practices and felt like a constant money grab.
1. Overcharging: The guide insisted on handling the payment for King Tutankhamun’s tomb, charging $35 per person instead of the actual fee of 700 Egyptian pounds (around $10/pp). This was confusing and clearly a deliberate overcharge. Do not fall for his scam.
2. Broken Promises: It was not a "luxury car" as advertised and even the basics like bottled water were not provided. Instead, we were taken to a venue where drinks like Gatorade were sold for £7 each.
3. Unethical Practices: We were forced into a restaurant with only one unpriced menu option and no alternatives (which turned out to be £22/pp!-- an average Egyptian lunch is £3/pp), and taken to the guide’s friend’s shop where we felt pressured to buy items that were not as described. These detours wasted valuable time and were clearly designed for the guide’s benefit.
Thankfully, Viator provided us with a full refund after we reported these issues. Be cautious—most of the positive reviews for this tour are for the hot air balloon ride, not the guided tour.
Save yourself the stress, Luxor deserves better than this.