Our Story
We established Aladdin Tours in 2000, which was a famous small travel agency for individual tailor-made tours with highly recommended as a local agency, and with time we merge Aladdin Tours with Magic Carpet Egypt, to provide a wider range of services.
Magic Carpet Travel is an Egyptian tour operator A Class travel agency recognized in the Egyptian ministry of tourism (1488).
We have branches in the major touristic cities, Aladdin the founder of Aladdin tours and the CEO of Magic Carpet Travel company.
Our philosophy is simple, travel is one of the most enjoyable activities a person can do, therefore, it is our job to ensure our guests have unforgettable experiences that they will cherish and look back on for the rest of their lives. Our number one priority is to make our guests happy and 100% satisfied – we don’t accept anything less than this. Since the first day we started, we have been providing our guests with a personal service, and we will continue to provide the same high quality, tailored travel plans to wherever our guests wish to travel to.
Three years ago I still wasn’t interested in the tourism business, all of my interest was in exploration and in excavations. My grandfather would tell us when we were children about the Ancient Egyptians and the treasures hidden by the Pharaohs, and the cities lost under the sand. Sometimes he would take us to see the excavations taking place in the oases where he worked and where our family (Bedouin) came from. In my free time, I would go with my friend and dig in the oases, trying to find the treasure of the Pharaohs. From the time I was a child, this love of adventure grew in my heart, so that even after 100 years I know it will still be my passion. Every time my friend and I excavated in the desert we found something new and interesting. One time we found an undiscovered tomb with a mummy in it and a town covered by sand. My love of travel took me outside of Egypt, and at the same time, my mind expanded through this travel since it gave me the experience of the world. Three years ago my father died and I had to carry on the family business. The hotel and restaurant our family-owned, once respectable and profitable had become run-down, and I wanted to restore them to their past glory. Using my experience of travelling, I poured my ideas into regenerating the hotel, thinking always of what the traveller needs. After this, I added Aladin Tours, because I felt that the independent traveller had a need for more interesting trips than the classic ones and greater flexibility. I am sure that every minute you spend with us we will provide all the service you need in a special way. I want you to leave Egypt with a good impression and a fantastic experience because my first interest is to help travellers and make new friends throughout the world. This is always more important than money, and I sincerely want to help people. This sincerity, I believe has given us great success with our family business- the hotel, the tours and the restaurant. In just three years, through word of mouth and great recommendations in all the Egypt travel guides, my effort has been repaid. Look what they say about us in International Travel Guidebooks (Click here). I wish you a pleasant trip. If you ever need help when you are in Luxor, in the oases, or anywhere in Egypt please contact me, I will do my best to help you, even if you don’t do any trips through us.
Aladin El Sahaby
Founder / CEO
Our Mission
Aladin Tours is a family-run tour operator in Luxor Egypt offering group and private tours for all sizes, ages, and budgets. Operating for ten years, we have become widely recommended by many renowned travel resources. With a personal touch, the customized tours suit the desires of every visitor and offer a genuine Egyptian experience.
Based on Cairo and Luxor Branches
EXCELLENTBased on 1145 reviewsVerifiedPetros2024-11-17Comfortable and fun Our driver (Ahmed) made our trip from Luxor to the valley of the Kings and the temple of Hatshepsut comfortable and fun. He went the extra mile to briefly inform us about historical facts that interested us. Towards the end of the trip, we said we'd like to try the local sugar cane juice while in Egypt and he offered us some from a local shop as a gift, without asking anything in return (of course we offered a good tip at the end). I definitely recommend Magic carpet's professional service for day trips in Luxor👌Verifiedveronica r2024-11-04Very recomendable, amazing tour! Amazing tour, we loved every monument, tomb and temple we have seen. All the history and monuments are so beautiful. We have learnt a lot from our fantastic guide Shaima, she has explained lots of interesting details about everything very kindly. We’ve had a very good experience :)VerifiedNicola M2024-11-04Amazing day at Luxor The 1-day tour at Luxor was amazing wireless our tour guide Shimiaa Rabie! She explained us everything in a nice and fun way! I super recommend itVerifiedr e2024-10-09the best driver of eagypt I hired the best driver ever! Ask for Yasin.We made four tours together. Temples Tombs and a Taxi drive to Port Ghalib.I can really recome d him. Five StarsVerifiedJoaquin M2024-08-24Extremely interesting Highly recommendable! We visited the valley of the kings guided by Sheima. She is the best guide in town, extremely professional and funny. We are a group of 8 spanish students and we had a great time.VerifiedJorge d2024-08-24Wonderful explanations and best treat Shimiaa Rabie was such a great guide. She is a wise egyptologist and knows how to catch your attention. I really enjoyed her explanations.VerifiedSantiago M2024-08-23Really interesting and comfy tour Our guide Shimiaa Rabie made the tour around valley of kings and Hatshepsut temple much more interesting and made us feel comfortable, as opposed to all the people who offer you "information" in these touristic sites. Really kind and easy to understand, doesn't rush the explanations and answers all the doubts. My only complaint is the visit to alabaster shop, which is just a trick to make you spend more money, but I'm fully aware is part of his job and doesn't depend on herVerifiedRubén M2024-08-23Great visit to the valley of the kings with Shimmia Rabie Nice day with Shimmia as our guide, we went to the valley of the kings, and a few temples. She has quite a lot of knowledge of Egyptian history and a high level of English to communicate it.She lets you take your time on the tombs of the valley and answers all your questions. Nice time!VerifiedJohannes and Gr... S2024-07-30Highly recommendable tour with an extremely good guide! Thanks to our extremely knowledgeable and friendly guide Shimiaa Rabia the tour became an unforgettable experience. She is a university trained Egyptologist and very experienced guide who knows how to convey the necessary context an info about the visited places in a highly professional and at the same time entertaining manor. So those temples and tombs became very much alive for us! In addition Shimiaa also was a reliable guide and big help when it came to questions concerning souvenirs and prices. Shukran so much Shimiaa!VerifiedKuba2024-07-13Fly away on the magic carpet of exploring Great group of people offering nice trips all around Egypt. We did a balloon trip above Luxor and then visited Valley of Kings and Hatshepsut temple. Our guide Adem and driver Mahmed did amazing job showing us the beautiful places near Luxor and gave us good tips. I can definitely recommend this company. It is not the cheapest option, but it is definitely the best. They are professionals. You will not get similar experience with anyone else. Good job!
EXCELLENTBased on 160 reviewsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Débora Tito2024-06-27Wonderful service, espacialy the guide Bassant. She is an incredible professional, intelligent, dedicated, studious, conveys love in each explanation, in addition to being friendly, with the best smile! She is always happy and ready to help! The best guide we've ever had, we will keep every experience with her and in Egypt in our hearts!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Kristin Isenberg2024-06-25I had almost given up on taking any tours in Egypt (everyone you meet seems to be a "guide") but it was my last full day in Cairo and I felt like I still needed to see so much, so I gave it one more chance. Best decision I made during my visit to Cairo! I was matched with Theresa, who was a much needed breath of fresh air. She is so kind and easy-going, but most importantly, she is incredibly knowledgeable about Egypt and history. It was a long, hot day, and she kept me interested and engaged. Honestly, I felt like I was sightseeing with a friend. If she is available, I would highly recommend her for your tour. I know she is a very requested guide because of her warmth and extensive knowledge and experience.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Mersad BRONJA2024-06-22Best TravelTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.YI Y2024-06-19Good! Driver is sweet and nice.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Vicky Romero2024-05-19No tengo más que agradecimiento para Magic Carpet por hacer de nuestro viaje una aventura inolvidable. Desde la organización de Shaimaa, que fue excelente. La sabiduría de nuestros guías Mohamed Mostafa y Amira, y la amabilidad de nuestros conductores Karim y Karam siempre atentos a nuestra comodidad, ofreciéndonos agua durante los largos recorridos por la carretera. Fueron 10 días intensos, pero increíbles. Realizamos la excursión de dos días por el Cairo, el crucero de 3 días desde Aswan hasta Luxor y en Luxor la excursión de los templos y finalizamos con un paseo en globo con vistas a la maravillosa ciudad de Luxor. Todo estuvo perfectamente planificado, siempre puntuales y muy profesional. Recomiendo absolutamente a esta empresa para coordinar tu viaje a Egipto, no te van a defraudar. Y si puedes elegir a nuestros guías, Mohamed y Amira, no te arrepentirás. Te irás sabiendo hasta el más mínimo detalle de los antiguos faraones. GRACIAS!!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Dana Mendoza2024-05-19Egipto siempre fue mi sueño. Y vivir mi sueño acompañada de Mohamed Mostafa y Amira Ezzat, nuestros guías en español, y con Karam y Karim nuestros choferes fue MARAVILLOSO. Aprendí mucho sobre Egipto! Y me volví fanática de la historia gracias a sus explicaciones y a la pasión que le pusieron a cada relato. Estoy muy agradecida con Shaimaa también. Porque ella nos ayudó a planificar el viaje de una manera perfecta. Recomiendo 100% hacer con ellos los tours en Cairo, y el crucero por el Nilo. Y si pueden sumar la experiencia del globo, no lo duden. Dejo unas fotos increíbles que me dejó esta experiencia. THANK YOU MAGIC CARPET!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.laura gonzalez2024-05-10Gracias Abdelrahman por el fantástico trato hacia nosotros. El hotel Eileen confortable, limpio, las camas y almohadas muy cómodas. Rico desayuno. Todo el personal muy amable y atento. El conductor que nos llevó al aeropuerto muy amable Lo recomiendo 100%. Saludos desde España de Laura y Fernando ❤️Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Stéphane Chenuet2024-04-30Un très grand merci à toute l’équipe de Magic Carpet, grâce à qui nous avons passé un séjour inoubliable en Egypte. Un remerciement particulier à Shaimaa qui a été notre contact pour l’organisation. de nos excursions et avec qui la communication a été parfaitement fluide et sympathique. Un grand merci également à nos guides Hazem et Ahmed Aziz qui nous ont appris énormément de choses et avec qui nous avons eu plaisir à partager nos journées et à notre chauffeur Karam qui nous a parfaitement conduit partout pendant notre séjour. Je recommande fortement Magic Carpet dont les prix sont très compétitifs par rapport à ce que nous proposait la conciergerie de nos hôtels.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Bruno Rodrigues2024-04-28I had the opportunity to go with Theresa from Magic Carpet to a trip around the religious sites in Cairo. We visted many of the sites where Jesus was during his escape to Egypt, visited the mosque and the new churches built on the rock by the Orthodox Christians in Cairo. All with very clear explanations that demonstrated a lot of knowledge from Theresa. Would definitely recomend her to anyone visiting Cairo.