Ramses XII

The Living Pharaoh

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  • I live in Cairo
  • I speak English, العربية
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Ramses XII

Greetings, World Travelers! I'm Mohie, also known as Ramses XII, the owner of Tour Guide Ramses XII. I'm not just an English-speaking tour guide; I'm your ultimate storyteller and visual chronicler of adventures.

Picture this: an Ancient Egyptian navigating the modern world, on a relentless quest for sacred knowledge and thrilling experiences.

My journey began at Cairo University, where I graduated with a degree in Egyptology from the Faculty of Archaeology in 2008. From there, I ventured into the world of tourism, acquiring a tour guide license and later earning a Master's degree in Heritage Conservation.

My career kicked off in 2008, working with renowned travel giants like TUI Travel and Thomas Cook in the captivating Sharm El-Sheikh resort. In 2016, I returned to Cairo, my beloved hometown, dedicating myself to freelance tour guiding. I've curated countless private tours across Egypt, each one a unique adventure.

But wait, there's more! In 2020, I proudly penned my first book, "The Complete Ramses II, " available in Arabic and soon to be translated into English. You'll find me actively engaged on social media and making appearances on Egyptian television.

But my true passion lies in archaeology tours. I relish the fact that ancient monuments hold countless untold stories, my fervent passion is to breathe life into these narratives and share Egypt's resplendent past with the world.

Join me on an extraordinary journey where history comes alive, where every ancient stone whispers its story. Let's embark on an adventure through Egypt's glorious past together!

  • I live in Cairo
  • I speak English, العربية
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 1 hours

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Reviews

Devala and Mike
7 March 2025
We (my husband and myself)had a fabulous day exploring the pyramids of the Giza Plateau, Saqqara and Dahshur with Ramses and his driver John. Ramses is a total professional, really knowledgeable and a good communicator with excellent English and a great sense of humour. We really loved the way he opened our eyes to small details we might have overlooked if exploring by ourselves. His passion for archaeology and Egyptian history shines through. John is a really good and safe driver. Unlike other drivers on the roads of Cairo the mad driver gene seems to passed him by. He kindly provided each of us with a welcome bottle of water. Would highly recommend and would certainly use again. Read lessGreat day exploring the pyramids
Linda
1 March 2025
Ramses was charming company. Very knowledgeable about Islamic history but judged well how much information we could digest. He showed us some key historical highlights but balanced this with a walking tour of the markets and a stop for tea in a local cafe. He made sure we got back to our hotel safely. We really enjoyed the afternoon. Excellent afternoon in the old town
Jamie
23 February 2025
We had an excellent day with Ramses who is an absolute delight. Highly knowledgable and entertaining we spent half a day exploring very interesting buildings and religious sites. His enthusiasm was infectious and we had a wonderful time on this tour with Ramses.Cairo walking tour
Lesley
22 February 2025
We spent 3 wonderful days with Ramses. His knowledge is exceptional and he managed to keep our teenager daughter engaged (not an easy task). We had no set plans and let Ramses take the lead on our Cairo adventure through Coptic and Islamic Cairo, the Giza plateau and Saqqara. His local knowledge meant he could also find the quiet spots to enhance our experience. Despite hundreds of visitors at the pyramids he found places where we were almost the only people, including tombs not on the popular tourist agenda. It felt very special. He gave us great advice on The Egyptian museum in Cairo to see the King Tut exhibition as we hadn’t realised it was not yet at GEM. He made us feel like friends and we had fascinating conversations about ancient and modern Egypt. I can thoroughly recommend Ramses for your Cairo adventure and we will definitely be back. Fabulous time with Ramses XII
Adrian
11 February 2025
First i'd like to tell Ramses how much our group appreciated his knowledge and eagerness to show us everything we wanted to see. We came as clients, and left as friends. For all those looking for a guide, you get that and much more with Ramses. His hidden little gems at each location he wants to show you, and the tiny little details he points out that have major impacts to the story and history of the time are incredible. You truly get an Egyptologist with Ramses. Not only do you get his depth of information, you also get someone who is funny, kind and genuinely wants you to learn. One last thing, when he says "give me your phone" do it. He's got mad picture taking skills!! You can not go go wrong with this guy, trust me. He truly is Ramses XII, The Living Pharaoh !! Legitimately the best guide in Egypt.
Hannah
28 January 2025
My husband and I had the best day with Ramses on his tour "Pyramids of Egypt: Full-Day Exploration". He helped us make the most of every minute exploring the amazing sites of Dashur, Saqqara and Giza and timed the whole day to avoid the crowds. We got so much insight into the ancient Egyptians, setting a great foundation for more learning throughout our time in Egypt. Ramses is super knowledgeable and friendly. Very highly recommend this tour.Best way to start an Egyptian adventure
peter.monique
18 January 2025
Ramses is a knowledgable and friendly guide who guided us through smoothly the historical museum. Easy and fast communication. We can highly recommend Ramses. Wonderfull guide
Matt &
25 December 2024
TLDR: Tour with Ramses, it'll be the best decision you make. We had an absolutely amazing time with Ramses. From the beginning, everything was so easy. We were in Cairo for a week (2 adults & a 7-year old) and wanted to take our time seeing the sites. We contacted Ramses with our time constraints and interests, and together we constructed the perfect itinerary. Over five days, we saw the Giza pyramids, Saqqara & Dashur, Alexandria, Islamic & Coptic Cairo, the National Museum of Civilisation, Grand Egyptian Museum, Egyptian Museum, Khan El-Khalili Market, Muhammed Ali's Palace, and the Citadel. With his local knowledge, we avoided the crowds and were able to enjoy learning about Egypt without feeling rushed or crushed. Ramses is inspiring, friendly, warm, and easy to be around. His depth of knowledge is astounding. It was great learning about Cairo and watching our daughter love learning about Ancient Egypt. She hadn't wanted to go on the trip and by the end of the first day, she was fascinated! Beyond the tour, Ramses is an invaluable part of any Cairo trip. One of our suitcases was delayed in arriving to Cairo. Ramses was beyond helpful, calling the airport on our behalf, sending follow-up messages and adjusting our itinerary so that we could collect the wayward bag. He convinced our daughter to try new foods and go inside of pyramids (she was initially a bit scared). He is pure magic. Ramses arranged all transport and it was smooth, comfortable, and easy. Iman, our driver, navigated the traffic with ease and made visiting multiple sites in one day seamless and stress-free. Ramses, we would have given you infinity out of 10 stars if it had been possible. Ramses is the perfect guide
Neha
10 December 2024
The tour was an absolutely fantastic experience. Ramses is an excellent guide who is knowledgeable and affable. He made the complex history understandable. It was very enjoyable and very worthwhile. Highly recommended for every visitor to Cairo!Exceptional tour!
Peter
26 November 2024
Respect to Ramses. He is a deep thinker and is a super knowledgeable local. He is on time, well prepared with his driver Joey and ready to share his deep knowledge of Egyptian history. He is a family man who understands that his role is critical to that supporting function and therefore his tours are detailed and well organized. He reads hieroglyphics fluently and has a strong knowledge of the Arab history and its relation to Egyptian history. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Ramses and would highly recommend him for his decency, integrity and professionalism. It’s always fun to tour with a local who considers guided tours as their primary career. Very knowledgeable guide

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