Traveling to Egypt for the first time. We are planning most of it on our own, which we normally prefer to do when traveling. However, have read some posts about local guides and would like some input on what people have done. Giza and the pyramids; did you use a local guide? If so, which one and what is your evaluation? Did you simply do the area on your own and, in hindsight, did you feel that worked well for you?
Also, am curious about Cairo. Needing the same input. We obviously want to spend time in old Cairo and Coptic Cairo. We have four days to spend in Cairo but don't want an organized tour group for the entire four days. There are four active adults going and we will be staying at the Marriott Mena House in Giza.