To begin, the owner of the Maria is a really kind man, who made our stay a delightful experience. From receiving us with welcome drinks, surprising us with fruit and chocolate-covered dates on our last night, and organizing rides to and from the airport and tours to Memphis/Saqqara, Giza, and Cairo, he took good care of us.
The two people who were our drivers/guides (arranged by the Maria) were similarly outstanding men, who went above and beyond to share their hearts with us and were extremely knowledgeable about the sites we wanted to see. We were never hassled, never expected to go anywhere that wasn't exactly what we had wanted, and they were both incredibly warm and enjoyable people.
My wife and I had a room with views of the Great Pyramids and enjoyed the lavish breakfast served by Rita on the terrace! Ahmed the receptionist was always on hand in case we needed anything from a towel or a restaurant reservation.
I would have no hesitation in recommendjng Maria Pyramid House as a fantastic place to stay close to the pyramids! While the sights, sounds, and monuments were incredible, in many ways it will be the wonderful human connections we made on this trip that will last as our cherished memories. Thank you all so, so very much!
