Half-Day Tour to Coptic Cairo with Lunch
Half-Day Tour to Coptic Cairo with Lunch
By Cleopatra Egypt Tours
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 6-99
Duration: 5h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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- WiFi in your van
- Egyptian Food (koshary, mix of macaroni, rice and lentil with tomato sauce and many other additions or Falafel Beans)
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Lunch
What's not included- Gratuities
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- hotel pick-up and drop-off
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 43408P20- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 43408P20
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About the operator
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- lenka_3070 contributionsEgypt with groupWell organized, completely safe, excellent guides who were always attentive to us (in Cairo and in the south Ahmed Lxr). Entrances were secured in advance without waiting and various wishes and requests of a large group (15 people) were met immediately. Thank you, we are looking forward next time. Lenka, CK CiLe, CZ.Written 11 January 2025
- monojits20250 contributionsVacation to Egypt for 8 days Cairo and Nile cruiseThe tour was amazing when I travelled with my family in January 2024. But I requested for best hotels in city locations which was not provided to me even after promising me. The payment was also done by me for that. This creates a little dissatisfaction in us.Written 8 January 2025
- VincentC35270 contributionsGreat Private Tour - 12 DaysI stumbled across Cleopatra Tours because I wanted 1) a private tour and 2) they were well priced. I contacted 2 companies and Cleopatra’s pricing, flexibility and communication responses won me over. And after reading reviews I felt more confident. I review every company and location when I travel because I think travellers should have access to as much information as possible. In short, Cleopatra’s services were excellent; not perfect but excellent and I will provide some details. Booking Process: I have never had a smoother, easier and more confident booking process. I have never had a company respond within 12hrs by email and answered all my questions and updated the itinerary every time without asking. It felt like we were working on a project together and it was meant to reflect what we wanted. Lots of things came up re: tips, currency, VISAs (Canadian has a different situation at the time) and they answered everything and were upfront about costs and options. I am also a detailed and heavy planner so this was perfect for me. Communication: Having said that, there were some areas where as an over-planner I wanted more details like lunch and timing but it was a private tour and the drivers/guides did anything we wanted (within reason) and Cleopatra responded to anything we wanted while on tour. Daily they would send us a welcome message and responded to anything we wanted in terms of feedback etc. And the fact that Cleopatra is very open to feedback means they care about the customer’s experiences. Itinerary/Tours: I took some daily itineraries for what they were and some I planned out in more detail. All of them were very well done as we customized our tour. I will point out the ones that I thought did not meet my expectations. Al-Muizz Street and Khan El Khalili was a bit disappointing to me because I did not know what to expect and it felt a bit rushed. I do think this was more of the guide and he did suggest some things for us to do while we were there but we did not feel like it so perhaps that is what those locations had to offer and we were just not interested. Fayoum Oasis I felt was not worth the day trip. Perhaps the itinerary could reflect some more things to see and do there. I also envisioned Saqqara to have a few more things to see and do given its significant site. With those in mind, here are the ones that exceeded my expectations: Camel ride in Giza. We were dead set against riding camels given that we heard they were not treated well but our guide took us to certified vendors and the camels were feeding and rested and it was a great experience. El Bahariya Oasis was absolutely amazing. The landscape and service from the tour was incredible and the overnight camping and excursion was memorable. Edfu temple and Philae Temple were amazingly well done and well organized. Guides/Drivers: One must expect drivers in Egypt to have a certain way of driving. For some of us it can be scary. I got used to it quickly but our drivers would technically drive how you wanted. The guides ranged from excellent to OK. This is one area where we did not speak up. Cairo guide was OK as we felt he did not explain as much as we assumed. Personable and friendly for sure but I think I expected more from him. Alexandria guide was amazing. She was helpful and friendly and made our day there memorable. Aswan guide was my personal favourite. He was a great storyteller and was engaging snd super helpful and friendly. Edfu guide was my husband’s favourite. Entertaining, friendly and spent a long time with us to go through the entire temple in detail. Luxor guide was most disappointing because he was 1) sick and we were genuine concerned for him, he should have stayed at home 2) did not speak loud (perhaps from being sick?) so even with just 2 of us it was hard to hear him and 3) smoked around us. The overnight camping guide was decent but was not very informative but the driver and guide worked very hard and efficient in providing us with an amazing experience while camping. Overall the communication between the guides/drivers and Cleopatra was very good. We had preferences and the guides that day confirmed what we wanted when we told Cleopatra previously. Troubleshooting: Nothing goes perfect and the most important thing is the company dealing and avoiding issues when they arise. I would say Cleopatra basically tackled EVERY issue that came up with an acceptable resolution and kept that level of service throughout. If we brought up any preference they made sure it occurred. When we brought up an incident regarding safety, they fixed it the same day and then ensured it never occurred again. Having said that, they can only fix what they know so my comment before regarding the guide, they did not know so I cannot blame them. Nor if a flight was delayed, I cannot blame them. But communication and feedback is a two-way street so if you are diligent with communication they can fix anything. Our flight was delayed and I did not want our driver who was waiting to pick us up on arrival to wait so I messaged Cleopatra and we kept in touch until we took off so we did not waste our driver’s time waiting on arrival. Or if we could not find our pickup driver we messaged Cleopatra and they contacted the driver to find us. Value: Egypt is technically an inexpensive country to travel and visit overall and we travelled during peak season during Christmas. Personally I do not think we overpaid for what we got as from the quotes I received for a private tour, Cleopatra was the best priced and allowed us to customize everything we wanted and told us the costs. Payment and confirmation was super easy and transparent. So if you want a cheaper private tour I did not find one and for the level of service we got, I was happy with. One thing to note is we booked our own accommodations so we did not stay in Cleopatra’s suggested locations because we had hotel points to use etc. So I cannot comment on their accommodations options. But where we personally stayed we had a good experience overall. Lastly, having a SIM card and way to text to Cleopatra during the trip was invaluable. It made communication for pick ups, locations, feedback a breeze. So why 5/5 given some of my feedback here? Because I believe many of the issues we had were not deal breakers and no trip can go perfectly. And we do not expect perfection given how we travel and are very accute and aware of situations. So with that, I would recommend Cleopatra Tours to anyone.Written 5 January 2025
- kimberlybD1866VH0 contributionsAmazing tripLeft a super long review on Google I've had to try to post like 10 times on TripAdvisor so this one will be short. Our guides have been incredible and we've loved every minute of our trip! Can't say enough good things. Our guides have been Franco and Mimmow. Absolutely recommend.Written 21 November 2024
- GrandTour556982945340 contributionsGreat family trip!We just had the best family trip in Egypt with Cleopatra Tours. The tour was very well organized and gave us room for flexibility. Franco, our guide, and Mohammed, our driver, did an excellent job with taking us through all the sites - the Pyramids, Khan El Khalili, Museums, Alexandria. Franco was energetic, knowledgeable and did his best to accommodate all the needs of our group. We would highly recommend Cleopatra tours and Franco as he was a great guide!Written 23 October 2024
- yellowmartian0 contributionsGreat customize 8-day Egypt tour with the best tour guide - Franco!!!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We recently completed an unforgettable 8-day tour with Cleopatra Egypt Tours, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized, making our journey through Egypt truly special. Our guide Franco was a standout. He consistently went above and beyond to take care of us—always making sure we were comfortable, offering us cold water, and being incredibly mindful of our well-being, especially during the warmer days. His kindness and attentiveness were deeply appreciated, and he ensured we could fully enjoy every part of the experience without feeling rushed or tired. The itinerary was top-notch, covering the best of Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan with knowledgeable Egyptologists who brought the history and beauty of Egypt to life. Every detail was handled with care, making it a smooth and enriching adventure. We highly recommend Cleopatra Egypt Tours for anyone seeking a professional, well-organized, and thoughtful tour guide in Egypt. Truly a 5-star experience!Written 19 October 2024
- X1950GAbeatrizd0 contributionsSafe & accommodatingSatisfied with Franco 1st tour guide in our 1st day ,2nd day with Mimmo for 2 days & driver Essam very safe in driving us for 3 days Mimmo very accommodating, friendly We can recommend this team to our friends & colleagues. Thank you so much 💓 How to see you with our next tour here in Egypt 🇪🇬Written 18 October 2024
- 886farhata0 contributions5 days trip to Cairo / ElaxandiaWe are a couple in our 50s from Ireland We took this trip including hotel 4 nights and 5 days I would highly recommend to take such guided trip in Egypt It’s so convenient helpful easy and enjoyable The people who accompanied us during trip were absolutely wonderful ( Hassam Driver and Frencho Guide ) Both of them were very punctual respectful helping and dependable They were waiting for us at airport arrivals and dropped us back to airport at the end of trip They provided us private AC car very handy available throughout our trip No waiting at any spot We could not enjoy more in Egypt 🇪🇬 At the end I shall thank clopetra travel and Hassam and Franco to make this trip so memorable ThanksWritten 17 October 2024
- Conall L0 contributionsAmazing trip and tour guides!Amazing tour guides for a great trip. We saw everything and got really well looked after. MIMMO, Mohammad and Franco have been brilliant. I highly recommend! Thank you!Written 13 October 2024
- jamesaH3303EP0 contributionsSuperb trip! HIGHLY RECOMMENDHad a fantastic 2 days in Cairo. This tour made it very easy and very enjoyable to see everything that we would have never done alone. Our tour guide Mimmo was so full of energy informative and extremely helpful. I am so glad we did this tour and would highly recommend.Written 13 October 2024
- 828sineade0 contributionsMimmo, the best tour guide in Cairo!The tour was amazing!! We saw so much! Mimmo was absolutely fantastic! He was so knowledgeable, friendly, kind and helpful. Will book him again!!Written 13 October 2024
- bevinonline0 contributionsA big shoutout to Cleopatra Team, from Kerala, IndiaWe would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Cleopatra Tours and their entire team for the exceptional service they provided during our time in Egypt. Every moment of our trip was truly enjoyable. A special thanks to Mr. Mohammed Ali for his outstanding care and support throughout our tour—he was phenomenal, incredibly knowledgeable, and practical. We also want to extend our appreciation to Mr. Sarawat, who tirelessly drove us throughout the trip, always punctual and professional. Additionally, we are grateful to Mr. Franco for being available from the moment we were picked up at the airport, ensuring all our special requests and needs were met. Lastly, a big thank you to Mr. Massimo for helping us plan our trip and for the unwavering professional support and care you provided every step of the way. You are amazing! We hope that more tourists, especially from my country India, will choose your company in the future. Wishing you a fantastic season ahead!Written 4 October 2024
- _W5468UB0 contributionsAmazing Egypt 😍Heya!! I was in Egypt for couple of days only but this was my biggest mistake haha this place full of history and wisdom and as long as you have good guides next to you who can help you to go through this it’s definitely amazing! I can recommend you to get help from the agency and fully enjoy ❤️Written 20 September 2024
- kumarstenger0 contributionsUnforgettable Egyptian TripAugust 2024 – Family We saw these fantastic reviews of Cleopatra Tours and booked a private tour for our family for 11 days in Egypt. We were not disappointed. Massimo, the tour organizer, put together a fantastic package end to end with fabulous hotels, great drivers, reliable air-conditioned cars (yes it was hot, 38-43 C or 100-110 F), and of course very knowledgeable Egyptology guides. Our guide in Luxor, Esam, was exceptional. Massimo was very responsive to all the queries and clarifications when needed. Throughout the tour, we were taken care of, never felt unsafe or worried. With all that, the cost of the trip was very reasonable and there were no hidden costs.Written 10 September 2024
- juliamP636DV0 contributionsThe best travel agency thanks CleopatraI contacted Mr Massimo to ask for information about the Nile cruise. Since we started talking about the family vacation we wanted to organize, I did not hesitate to organize our whole stay in Egypt with Mr Massimo. From the first moment very attentive to all our doubts and needs. Always well prepared, answering everything very quickly and in detail every excursion. It is difficult to find people like that nowadays who want to guide you beyond selling you something. He helped me organize our Transfer, the Nile Cruise, all the Hotels, the Flights, and he was always very polite and excellent. It was a long-awaited and longed-for trip for our whole family, and Mr Massimo was what we needed to finish organizing it. Thank you very much Mr Massimo for all your good attention, your excellent predisposition and good education towards us. I would recommend you and if I come back to Egypt I would contact you again.Written 7 August 2024
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