11 independent reviews for Egypt 10 day tour with Nile cruise
Reviews for Egypt 10 day tour with Nile cruise
Helen Ip review 18 Apr 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The pyramids, Sphinx, Valley of the Kings and Hot air Balloon2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Take a flight back rather than road, and so glad we had a flight to Aswan and not the sleeper train.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We always gave tips so yes benefited locals so worth it though.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Fabulous!Andy Reeves review 19 Feb 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The cruise and the Giza pyramids2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Abu Simbel is great but maybe better thh hi I had to do than spend 7 hours on the road for a rushed two hour visit.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes. Many local staff4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Brilliant. Hectic, but we expected that.Sandra Reidel review 23 May 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Pyramids, the lovely couple from Australia booked on same tour2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Skip one in Alexandria from Cairo. Not worth 6 hr drive from one polluted, congested city to another and back, review tour/option times since breakfast is skipped and boxed breakfasts (4 on my week) are horrible; check on payout for options since local currency not accepted; we were lead to believe tips for drivers and day guides were collected sheaf yet the drivers and guides denied this3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Certainly paid for drivers and guides, the private cars and small vans were polluters (although the heat and fumes make them necessary); plastic water bottles provided by tours got recycled (pretty small concession)4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
I loved it. The confusion over tips prepayment etc not, skipping my favorite meal due to 4 am starts, the heat, pollution, congestion are things you learn to expect outside my home country. All part of the vacation experience.Julie Taylor review 28 Mar 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The Nile Cruise2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Be aware that this trip packs in a lot! Be prepared for very early starts and packed days.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I got the impression that all tourism is vital to the economy. The guides strongly directed us to certain opportunities to purchase in what they regarded as reputable products, and included clean toilets and explanations of certain trades, ie. Alabaster, essential oils. Tips were taken as a whole amount at the start of the trip, and hopefully they were distributed appropriately to the porters, cleaning and restaurant staff, drivers etc.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
A lovely, packed itinerary enriched by outstanding guides.Joel Moss review 26 Feb 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Seeing Fez and Rabat were very interesting. Saharan camel ride was great too2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
At moment it says take a water bottle but you have to buy bottled water everywhere so although not ideal I didn’t use my water bottle. Pack for all temps too.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
A little in local people but not on water!4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
8/10 very good but I’m not a shopper so would prefer more walking and less rug/leather/pottery stops.Gillian Wilson review 25 Jan 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Difficult to single out one part, as it was all good. The combination of temples and other activities such as the Nubian village and felucca, was good.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
The train from Cairo to Aswan is very basic. Unless one really wants the experience, an upgrade to the flight would be advisable.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
The use of local guides and the benefit generally of tourism to the local economy is beneficial.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
An excellent vacation. Really pleased that we went.Melanie Harris review 1 Nov 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
We loved every aspect of our vacation. It was all so memorable and exciting thanks to the excellent organisation and knowledge of all staff.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Be prepared for lots of early starts and if possible stay at the Red Sea for an extra night to relax.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
It benefited local people as all tour guides and reps were local. Some environmental impacts could be reduced by taking the land option rather than flying.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Our vacation was just amazing, we saw, did and learnt so much about Egypt and Egyptian History. Our tour guides Honey and Mohammed were both incredible. I think now we are home we will look back and reflect on our trip and think Wow, what an incredible experience.Fiona Tarrant review 29 Mar 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
All the sites and experiences were amazing, but what made the trip most memorable was the extensive knowledge and personal attention provided by our guide Big Mo - nothing was too much trouble.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
The tour notes provided by the operator were very accurate and helpful in preparing for the trip. If something isn’t quite as you expected it, remember our guide, Big Mo’s, phrase “It’s all part of the experience”.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
The benefit to local people was that the trip provided jobs and anyone who provided a service to us was appropriately tipped. The trip did not reduce environmental impact but increased it, particularly by the extensive use of plastic (most of which seems to end up on the banks of any water channel in Egypt) and by energy and food wasted in some of the luxury hotels we stayed in. No evidence of nature conservation in Egypt, but certainly conservation of historical sites.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Am amazing experience.Susan Churchill review 15 Feb 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
It was all memorable from start to finish. There was only my sister and myself in the group so having a personal guide made it even more special. All the temples were different but all amazing.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
You have to be prepared for very early mornings and lots of traveling from place to place. The hotel were great but there wasn’t a lot of time to enjoy their facilities.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Egypt relies on tourism and during Covid it has been very difficult for many of them. They are so pleased to see us all returning and were friendly and helpful.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
ExcellentNicole La hausse de lalouviere review 31 Dec 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Seeing the spectacular monuments2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Think carefully about whether you really want the train travel, which thankfully I didn’t do. Also sleeping on a felucca in the Egyptian winter is probably not a great idea.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
It benefitted local people financially but had a negative effect in terms of how they view tourists and people from outside Egypt. We’re only good for money. This is noticeable everywhere, and indeed, more so than in most countries I’ve visited. I could see nothing related to reducing environmental impacts nor supporting conservation. These subjects were not broached by guides, despite in some areas being surrounded by trash, particularly plastic.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
A good vacation, marred by the way locals view tourists and one guide who shouted his ‘pearls of wisdom’ at us like we were kids.Joyce Neier review 24 May 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Seeing the remains of ancient history2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Did not positively impact environment. In any way. Did not really give support to local people except for the fact that being there supported there # 1 industry tourism4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
I would have liked more interaction with the local artisans not just the shop keepers who were selling products from China. The personnel from the operator were very helpful pleasant and knowledgeableHoliday Reviews
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