Created an Account Just to Leave This Review - Samar was phenomenal and very enthusiastic. I created a Tripadvisor account just to leave this review. We did a two day tour with her; The first day was the East Bank of Luxor and the second day was the West Bank including Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, and an amazing coop that made beautiful hand-woven Egyptian cotton scarves (My wife and I had asked her to take us to the best place and she certainly delivered an amazing and hassle-free shop). She is very knowledgeable and speaks very clearly and loud enough to be heard over all of the background noise. Next time I'm in Egypt, I'll be sure to call Samar and if I have any friends visit Egypt, I'll make sure they book with her.

Samar - a brilliant guide - What an absolutely brilliant guide Samar was. Extremely knowledgeable, very entertaining and excellent English. She also managed to time our visits, particularly to the Valley of the Kings, to avoid the crowds which made it all so much more enjoyable. Thank you too Samar for waiting for us for so long after our delayed balloon ride! We found Samar through DJED travel (see separate review) and we would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Samar as a guide.

Wonderful guide! 10/10, Would recommend! - Samar was a fabulous guide. She was very knowledgeable, friendly, easy to get along with, and patient with all our questions. She helped make sense of all the many different sites on the East and West Banks. It's hard to say which part was my favorite. Our trip started with a visit to the Karnak Temple Complex, followed by Luxor Temple. Then, we saw the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Nobles, and the temple at Habu. Plenty to see, but spread out to a manageable timeframe, so we never felt rushed.

A Great Time with Samar in Luxor! - My sister and I had the pleasure of being guided throughout our stay in Luxor by the amazing Samar. We explored the East and West Banks over two days. On the first, we visited Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. On the second, Samar met up with us after our sunrise hot air balloon ride to explore the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Valley of the Kings, and several other interesting sites on the West Bank. We had such a wonderful time learning from and getting to know Samar. She is so personable, warm, and funny, and had so much to share about the various sites we explored together. We learned a lot and had such a fun time! I hope we'll get to see Samar again in the near future and would definitely book with her again in Luxor.

Guided Honeymoon with Samar was better than we ever imagined. - My husband and I spent our honeymoon in Egypt and booked a private tour with Samar to guide us around Luxor. Each day she arrived early at our hotel full of warmth and energy ready to start the day. Samar was the absolute best tour guide we could've asked for! We were extremely impressed with her services throughout our guided tours (we spent a total of three days in Luxor). Samar was not only bright, intelligent, and excited to teach us about ancient Egypt, she was also the sweetest and nicest person we encountered during our time in Egypt. I had many questions about modern Egypt as well (what day to day life is like) and she was very enthusiastic to teach us all that we wanted to know. We bonded with her so much, she felt like family to us and is someone that we regard near and dear in our hearts. She is also very patient and was willing to take as many pictures and videos of us as we wanted and allowed us to pace ourselves at the archeological sites to spend as much time as we wanted there. Samar went above and beyond to ensure we had a pleasant experience; she translated for us when we were buying from the locals and even offered to go by herself in a street market to purchase something on our behalf so that we wouldn't be cheated with upcharges. Samar has such a beautiful spirit and truly cares to share the best parts of her country with clients. We were so impressed with how much information she taught us- we walked away feeling like we were Ancient Egyptian history buffs thanks to her! When we go to visit again (which we will, soon) we are without a doubt booking with Samar again. She's professional, charming, bright, intelligent, and eager to provide her clients with an unforgettable experience. Our guided vans had ice cold AC and an abundance of bottled water which was very much appreciated! If you are looking for a guided tour, look no further and book with Samar. She is worth every penny!!!

10/10! YOU MUST BOOK YOUR TOURS WITH SAMAR! AMAZING! - During our stay in Luxor, my friend and I were guided around by the wonderful Samar. We did tours of the Valley of the Kings, Deir el Bahari, Noble’s Tombs, Karnak and Luxor Temples. Samar is an encyclopedia of Egyptian history and truly one of the sweetest people we have ever met! We loved just hanging out with her in addition to all the wondrous sites she took us to. We did most of our souvenir shopping in Luxor as well and I must say Samar was integral to helping us barter for the best prices! I cannot say enough good things about her and no trip to Luxor and the surrounding areas should be without a guided tour by Samar.

An incredible day with the most amazing guide ever!! - If you are going to Luxor stop searching for other guides and book Samar right now!! We had the most unforgettable day exploring the east and west banks with her. I love history and have travelled extensively, and I can honestly say this was the most fantastic day touring historical sites I ever had! I was extremely lucky to have got a recommendation for Samar from a colleague (who equally loved her day touring with Samar) and not only will I be recommending Samar to everyone I know who travels to Luxor, but I will definitely be back to tour more sites in Luxor with her again soon! From the minute I contacted Samar to enquire about booking a day tour she was an absolute pleasure to deal with. She responded to all enquires promptly, explained all the prices in advance, and everything ran so smoothly from beginning to end. Once we met in person I knew immediately that we were in for a great day. She is extremely warm, friendly, and engaging. She has an encyclopedic knowledge of Ancient Egyptian history and she explained everything in absolutely perfect English. She made the history of each temple, tomb and historical site come alive. Not only did we learn a huge amount, but we had such fun and a great laugh with Samar as well. She is an absolutely exceptional guide and a really lovely person. Honestly don't think twice and just book a tour with Samar now - you won't regret it! Thanks so much for everything Samar and see you again soon

Ancient Luxor Tour - We met Samar and she was exceptional, we did two days tour visting the best archeological attractions in Luxor, she guided us thru the ancient egyptian history with a touch of kindness, we felt very welcome and she was glad to assist us with suggestions even if these were not tour related. We highly reccommend her.

Excellent, I highly recommend this tour. - I highly recommend this tour, especially if your time in Luxor is short. Samar was our Tour Guide for the day, and she was wonderful, she made sure we had enough water, were comfortable, tailored the tour to our needs. Emo Tours and more especially Samar get a 5* rating from me.....and that says a lot.!

Impossible to find a restaurant open on Sunday lunchtime - The city is magnificent, but parking is a hassle, and it's impossible to find a restaurant open on Sunday! How is it possible?