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I booked with Ramses tours May 26, 2010 for the two day tour to the pyramids and Cairo area. I was extremly pleased with the whole experience. They will take you to all the places listed in the tour but we opted to spend more time at the pyramids and the Oberoi hotel. I strongly suggest you spend the extra $30.00 and book the Oberoi as it is a destination in itself. President Obama stayed at the hotel last year. Here is a quote about hotel:

This palatial hotel in the shadow of the Great Pyramids in Cairo has enchanted guests since 1869. Located in forty acres of jasmine scented gardens, Mena House Oberoi has played host to kings and emperors, Heads of State and celebrities. Its royal history is reflected in luxurious interiors that are embellished with exquisite antiques, handcrafted furniture and rich textiles. A variety of international as well as Egyptian cuisine is on offer at the excellent restaurants and bars in the hotel. This is the perfect place to begin your explorations of Cairo.

 

We did not get a room in the main hotel that overlooked the pyramids but we stayed in the garden annex which was a joyful experience. We had a balcony overlooking the pool and gardens and it was a deluxe hotel room.

They give you a wonderful breakfast in their restaurant that overlooks the pyramids included in your fare. We ate dinner at the restaurant and it was a nice meal. We did not eat at the expensive restaurants. Just walking around the hotel is an experience. They give a tour daily at 5 p.m.

and I suggest you take the tour. We also went to the sound and light show and it was well worth the time and money. I would say it is a not to miss show. The camel ride was the highlight of our visit to the pyramids.

We paid for this ourselves and it was $15.00 each as our guide did not bargain very much but it was worth the price and we did tip the camel guide as he took great pictures of us. The felluca ride was nice and the Mosque was beautiful but I would skip all of that and spend my time near the pyramids and hotel. If you want to be brougt to all the sites listed in the tour your guide will bring you there but it will be hectic trying to see it all. Sakara is well worth the time to visit.

 

The value of the whole tour was so reasonable. The guide was waiting for us as we got off the ship and the driver was not far away. The guide was with us and the driver was always waiting for us and was an excellent driver as traffic in Cairo is chaotic. I suggest you take the tour with travelers you know. I went with my two daughters and son in law and we agreed on what we wanted to do and see. Others on the ship told me about going with 8 others from the ship and having to sit in the last row of the van the whole trip. You also have to decide where you want to go and not go and that is not easy with that many people.

 

Ramses provided us with a nice van with plenty room for the four of us and it was air conditioned.

 

I would be happy to answer any questions as there is much more I could tell you. No tour is without complaints but for me, it was an experience of a lifetime.

Thank You for your post!! We have booked with Ramses for November! We have been debating about the Oberoi, think that is the route we will go.

Another question (s)....

We are taking the overnight with just the 2 of us,(for the reason you mentioned above) anyone else ever take that tour with just 2? Thinking we can cover a lot more territory:D

Did you go to the Khan el-Khalili market, as this is one of our major destinations....lastly, did you go to the pyramids the first day or the second morning??

Thanks!!!