Maga

Pharaoh's pathfinder

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  • I live in Cairo
  • I speak العربية, English, Русский
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Maga

Greetings to all! I'm Maga, a licensed professional tour guide with over two decades of experience under my belt.owner of tour guide maga.

What truly sets me apart is the unique blend of academic expertise and cultural connection. As an archaeologist with both a master’s and PhD degrees, I bring deep knowledge and authentic insights to every tour. Fluent in Arabic, English, and Russian, I easily connect with guests from around the world, making your journey through Egypt not just informative but truly immersive and personal.

My adventure in this field began in 1999 when I acquired my tour guide license. Since then, I've been on a quest to unveil the treasures of Egypt. Having graduated from FOTH in the same year, my academic journey has been closely intertwined with my passion for heritage and culture.

Throughout my career, I've explored the diverse landscapes of Egypt, from the serene shores of Sharm El-Shiekh and Hurghada to the bustling streets of Cairo and Alexandria. I've also delved deep into the heart of Egypt, uncovering the hidden gems of Middle and Upper Egypt.

With meticulous care, I've organized and led more than 3000 tours, consistently maintaining 5-star standards and receiving rave reviews from satisfied travelers. My commitment to excellence is unwavering, and I am always eager to provide you with a rich and unforgettable experience.

I earned my bachelor's degree in 1999 from the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels at Helwan University. In 2020, I obtained my master’s degree in Heritage Conservation and Site Management through a joint program between Helwan University, the German Archaeological Institute (DAI), and the University of Technology Brandenburg (BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg) in Germany. In 2025, I proudly completed my PhD in Archaeology, further deepening my expertise in Egypt’s cultural heritage and archaeological legacy.

My journey as a tour leader and guide began in 1999, right after obtaining my bachelor's degree. I have been dedicated to this profession, sharing my passion for exploration and culture.

From 2003 until the present day, I've been thriving as a freelance tour guide, continuously expanding my knowledge and expertise to provide exceptional experiences for travelers like you.

  • I live in Cairo
  • I speak العربية, English, Русский
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 3 hours

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Reviews

Sigutė
23 April 2025
Bradley
11 April 2025
Maga was fantastic. His knowledge of the area and it's history was beyond what I could have imagined. He was a genuinely nice person and was a real pleasure to have a tour with. Amazing Tour
Nillis
6 April 2025
Expert guide, verry friendly! We made full day tour giza, saqqara and dashur with some custom requests. Everything perfectly organised by Maga. Thanks for the beautifull day Maga!Top notch guide!
Nouri
17 January 2025
We had the pleasure of having Maga as our tour guide today, and it was an unforgettable experience! He showed us the Egyptian Museum and the pyramids in Giza, sharing an incredible amount of knowledge and fascinating insights. Maga is hands down the best tour guide you could ask for—professional, passionate, and incredibly reliable. He truly goes above and beyond to give you value for your money. If you're looking for a trustworthy guide to make your trip to Egypt truly special, Maga is the one. Highly recommended!The best of the best.
Florence and Andrew
17 December 2024
We loved Maga who listen when we explained what we were after and delivered. I ask a lot of questions and Maga answered them with details connecting lots of dots for us. He helped avoid the touts and other rip offs in Cairo. Great guide and nice guy.Lots of derail to share.
Andrei Bondar
11 May 2024
Maga is a perfect guide, knowledgeable of a lot things, who's guidance transform just another ruins into comprehensive story. Also having guide knowing fluent russian was very convenientperfect guide
Martin
7 May 2024
This was a very special day. Maga was such a brilliant guide. He explained the history of the Pyramids in a way that was informative and engaging. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Tour of the Pyramids
Robert Lockridge
21 April 2024
An incredible experience! Maga is both knowledgeable and courteous. He knew the perfect times to get to the destinations so that there was no waiting in queues and dealing with crowds of tourists.An incredible experience
Maciej Zakrzewicz
12 April 2024
Maga is a truly passionate, experienced archaeologist, able to answer any of your questions on Egypt's ancient history. We enjoyed our tour, we felt really safe with Maga, visiting the pyramids and the GEM. Highly recommended!Highly recommended
Karen Murai
2 April 2024
I would give our guide a rating of 100 if I could. He did a superb job of explaining everything we were seeing and gave us great historical background. He has worked on the digs in Dashur and his enthusiasm is infectious. I just wish I could bring him all around the country with us. Book him and it will be one of the best decisions of your trip. We could listen to other guides as we went around the sites and it was obvious we had the best.Superb

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