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 Meander08422446141 
 
 
 
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Friend thought the Sphinx was small My friend thought the Sphinx would be much bigger. He was a little disappointed. Our guide Ashraf explained that it's actually the size of a 6 story building. He looked again and changed his mind. We then visited the pyramids and Saqqara. The step pyramid was interesting. Memphis had a beautiful statue. The van was comfortable and cool. Admission fee was 46 usd each for the full day. Length of visit was about 8 hours. Atmosphere was perspective changing and educational. Crowd size was about 10 people in our group. Staff were good at changing perceptions. Best for friends who have wrong expectations. Yasser had told us to adjust our expectations
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Waletr C 
 
 
 
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Wife was cold and asked for warmer AC My wife was feeling cold and asked to turn down the AC. Our driver adjusted it immediately. She was comfortable after that. Our driver Zakaria was attentive and kind. The car was clean and spacious. He drove smoothly and we felt safe. He pointed out some nice views on the way. We arrived at the hotel in 39 minutes. The meet and greet was quick and he found us easily. He helped us with our bags. Admission fee was 31 usd for the couple. Length of visit was 39 minutes. Atmosphere was adjustable and comfortable. Crowd size was just us. Staff were responsive to passenger needs. Best for couples with different temperature preferences. Flight tracking was perfect and he was there even though our flight was 30 minutes early.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Spotted 40 hieroglyphs and won I went with friends and we played a game of who could spot the most hieroglyphs. We walked around the pyramid complex and counted. I saw 25 different symbols. Our guide Nasser helped us identify them. We then visited the museum and continued the game with the artifacts. I won with 40 symbols. Nasser gave me a small prize. The day was playful and educational. Admission fee was 128 usd each. Length of visit was 8 hours. Atmosphere was game like and competitive. Crowd size was moderate but we focused on our game. Staff were supportive and joined the fun. Best for friends who like games. Yasser gave the winner a free postcard set.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Horse carriage at Saqqara I went solo and I took a horse and carriage at Saqqara. Our guide Ahmed arranged it. The carriage took me around the Step Pyramid complex. It was a different perspective. I felt like an ancient visitor. Then we went to Memphis and I walked around the statues. At Dahshur I sat and watched the desert. The horse was gentle. The whole day was a mix of ancient and modern. Admission fee was 40 usd for the sites and 10 usd for the carriage included in my 90 usd total tour. Length of visit was 7 hours. Atmosphere was leisurely and nostalgic. Crowd size was small. Staff were caring and Ahmed checked on the horse. Best for solo travelers who like animals. Yasser had recommended the carriage.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Nova L 
 
 
 
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Boys climbed the Red Pyramid I took my son and his friend on this tour. Our guide Hisham was energetic and kept them engaged. We started at Dahshour because it was the most adventurous. The boys climbed the Red Pyramid and were exhausted but happy. We went to the Bent Pyramid and they asked questions. At Saqqara they were impressed by the Step Pyramid. We had lunch with burgers and fries. At Memphis they saw the sphinx and took goofy photos. Hisham gave them a quiz at the end and they won small prizes. The car had plenty of space. We had a great day. Admission fee was 73 usd per adult and 43 per child. Length of visit was 8 hours. Atmosphere was energetic and boy friendly. Crowd size was small at Dahshour. Staff were great with teenagers. Best for families with older boys. Yasser gave them a map of the pyramids.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Hazel RO 
 
 
 
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Wife was impressed by the guide's knowledge My wife was very impressed by our guide's knowledge of Egyptian history. He answered every question with detailed information. She told him he was the best guide she had ever met. We visited the pyramids and the Sphinx. Saqqara was interesting with the step pyramid. Memphis had a huge statue. The van was comfortable and cool. The day was educational and enjoyable. Admission fee was 52 usd each for the full day. Length of visit was about 8 hours. Atmosphere was intellectual and impressive. Crowd size was about 12 people in our group. Staff were highly educated and articulate. Best for couples who value knowledge. Yasser had assigned us one of his best guides.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Camden D 
 
 
 
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Picnic in front of the Sphinx We went as a couple and we had a picnic at the pyramids with a view of the Sphinx. Our guide Ismail brought a basket with sandwiches and juice. We sat on a blanket and ate while looking at the Sphinx. It was simple and romantic. We then visited the museum and saw the famous statues. Ismail told us about the love stories of ancient Egypt. We had a wonderful relaxed day. Admission fee was 145 usd each including the picnic. Length of visit was 8 hours. Atmosphere was romantic and relaxed. Crowd size was moderate but our picnic spot was quiet. Staff were thoughtful and caring. Best for couples who love picnics. Yasser prepared the basket for us.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Deep dive into ancient Memphis I went with friends and we wanted to learn about Memphis. Our guide Nader was a specialist in the Old Kingdom capital. We spent two hours at Memphis and he showed us every piece. He explained the political significance. Then we went to Saqqara and saw the Step Pyramid. He connected it to Memphis. We went to Dahshour and viewed the pyramids. He tied everything together. We had a good lunch with grilled meat. The car was clean and the driver was efficient. We had a deep learning day. Admission fee was 80 usd each. Length of visit was 9 hours. Atmosphere was academic and cohesive. Crowd size was small at Memphis. Staff were specialized and Nader was a Memphis expert. Best for friends who want political history. Yasser gave us a reading list.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Graysan A 
 
 
 
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Friend forgot his phone in the car My friend left his phone in the back seat after we arrived at the hotel. He panicked. Our driver Karim was still nearby and he brought it back within ten minutes. We were so grateful. The car was comfortable and the AC was cold. Karim told us about the city on the way. He drove safely and we felt secure. The meet and greet at the airport was smooth and he found us easily. The whole transfer took about 35 minutes. Admission fee was 27 usd each for two people. Length of visit was 35 minutes. Atmosphere was friendly and helpful. Crowd size was just our group of two. Staff were honest and quick. Best for friends who are forgetful. Flight tracking was accurate and he was on time even though we were 30 minutes late.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Hazel J 
 
 
 
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Mohamed loved the Bent Pyramid We went as a couple and we visited the Bent Pyramid first. Our guide Mohamed said it was his favorite. He took us inside and explained the two chambers. We saw the cedar wood pieces. Then we went to Saqqara and saw the Step Pyramid. At Memphis we saw the colossal statue and the sphinx. The whole day was focused on the earliest pyramids. Mohamed was passionate. We had lunch at a place overlooking the Red Pyramid. The food was good and the view better. Admission fee was 53 usd each for the sites included in our 125 usd per person tour. Length of visit was 8 hours. Atmosphere was passionate and focused. Crowd size was tiny. Staff were enthusiastic and Mohamed gave us a book. Best for couples who are early pyramid enthusiasts. Yasser had arranged for us to meet the site inspector