We first went to Egypt in July 2010. We were to pass through Cairo on our way to Africa, and we had arranged to be picked up from the Cairo airport and shown around the city during our 6-hour layover. This was arranged through emails with Hamada, of Egypt Fun Tours. He did everything just as he had outlined in his emails. He met us promptly at the Cairo airport and was great. Friendly, fun, and flexible. Very contemporary and broad thinking.
So, based on our first experience, we returned for ten days this August 2011. Hamada helped us plan our trip thru emails as well as guided us during our trip. We camped under the stars in the White Desert one night! Marvelous. Visited Wadi El Hitan, aka Valley of the Whales, and sailed down the Nile for 4 nights on a Dahabiyya. Lovely. We were lucky as we did have Egypt to ourselves due to the internal political turmoil.
Never once did we feel anything but
“Welcome” from the people of Egypt. Both Hamada and Hani, the owners of Egypt Fun Tours, are excellent, enthusiastic, and organized. Go with them!!!