What travelers say ·
38 verified reviews.The honest 4.6, not a rounded five.
Some operators show you a wall of five-star quotes and hope you don't check. We'd rather link you straight to the source. Below are three reviews from real trips, the split across both platforms, and buttons to read every last one – including the ones that aren't perfect.
The split, unedited
Two platforms. We publish both scores.
- 5.0
- 4.1
- 4.6
Combined
38 reviews
Weighted across both platforms. The number we actually publish.
Three we're proud of
In their words, from their trips.
★★★★★
“This trip was amazing! Hesham was the best guide you could ask for. In addition to being funny and patient he is also incredibly knowledgeable. I felt our group got so much additional information, facts and history. Hesham had stories and facts about every place we visited and even about places we just passed by while driving. What I appreciated most was his commitment to sharing Egyptian culture. It was a great tour and amazing experience.”
Brooke G.★★★★★
“We had a great ten day family trip with Discovery tours. We were able to customize our trip to suit the needs and wants of our family especially because we traveled with Grandpa and two kids. Ahmed was our wonderful guide who accompanied us through Cairo, Alexandria and Luxor. The tours were educational, entertaining and unforgettable. The experience was seamless from our arrival at the airport. Highly recommend families book with a tour group for ease of getting around.”
Natalia A.★★★★★
“I worked with Discovery Tours to host a group trip to Egypt and it was seamless from beginning to end. Hassany was a great coordinator and was always quick to respond to my needs and really helped me tailor this trip to the group’s interests. On the ground, I was met with such hospitality by Paul and Mohammed and I’m really grateful for this experience. Our guide, Hesham, was so wonderful and knowledgeable which really added to the incredible experience. I truly had an amazing time visiting Egypt and would highly recommend booking with them! Discovery Tours Egypt is a small company and they’re still growing so don’t let the small number of reviews scare you off. …”
Lena S.★★★★★
“The booking was seamless with Mr Hassan. Our guide was Mr Waleed who was so hospitable and accommodative. We had an unforgettable tour of the pyramids, saqqara, Memphis and the Egyptian museum. Never rushed. Everything was well explained and we had a lot of time to take it all in. We also went to the Imhotep museum by saqarra. The lunch which was included was amazing local food. We also did the pyramids light show in the evening which was well worth it. The entire experience was good value and I would recommend them for a good holiday in Cairo”
Raj C.★★★★★
“Hesham was so amazing (and patient!) with our group, I would recommend this tour to anyone! I think the timing of the activities in the days allowed for a great mix of learning/exploring and some relaxation on the cruise sprinkled in. His tips for interacting with locals were very helpful as well.”
Catherine O.★★★★★
“Hesham Mansour was great. He has a lot of experience and also a lot of knowledge to share. Learning with him is fun and he planned the schedule ahead so there’s nothing to worry about during your holidays. He will also text you the schedule a day ahead as a reminder so you can prepare for the adventure. He knows what he is doing and is always taking care of everyone, he will adjust the plans if needed in case the weather conditions are not ideal. He will also teach you how to bargain and will make sure you’re not being scammed. I had a great time and learned a lot with him. He is the best tour guide!”
Alma Lorena A.
Every review here began as a trip we ran end to end.
The fair questions
What people ask about our reviews.
01Are these reviews real?
Yes, every one. The quotes on this page are pulled from our Tripadvisor and Google profiles – both linked above so you can read them in full, in context, alongside the ones we didn't feature. We don't write our own reviews and we don't buy them. If a review is on this page, it was left by someone who travelled with us.
02Why only 38 reviews after 38 years?
Because most of our business has always come by word of mouth and repeat clients, long before Tripadvisor and Google existed – and because we've only recently started asking departing guests to leave one. Volume is climbing. We'd rather show you 38 genuine reviews than pad the number with anything we can't stand behind.
03Why is the Google score lower than Tripadvisor?
Google sits at 4.1, Tripadvisor at 5.0. We publish both and average them honestly to 4.6 rather than quietly dropping the lower one. A perfect score across the board is usually a sign someone's curating; a real operator picks up the occasional 3-star and leaves it up.
04Can I leave a review after my trip?
Please do – it genuinely helps a small Egyptian company more than you'd think. Both platforms are linked at the top of this page. An honest review, good or critical, is worth more to us than a glowing one we had to ask twice for.
05Do you respond to critical reviews?
Yes, on-platform and by name. When something falls short we'd rather answer it in the open than hide it. You can see how we handle the less-than-perfect ones on our Google and Tripadvisor profiles.
Travelled with us already? A review helps a small Egyptian company more than you'd think. Haven't yet? Tell us your dates and we'll write back within a working day.
– The Cairo desk · Discovery Tours Egypt