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John and the team from Vacations to go went above and beyond to take care of all our needs and made the entire process possible
K
We joined the 11-day tour beginning on 27 October, and from start to finish Magdy and his team provided exceptional, personalized service that made our journey comfortable, safe, and everything we had…We joined the 11-day tour beginning on 27 October, and from start to finish Magdy and his team provided exceptional, personalized service that made our journey comfortable, safe, and everything we had hoped for in an Egypt adventure. Our local guides, Tamer and Ebrahim, were highly dedicated and offered deep insights into Egypt’s history, culture, and contemporary life. The hotel accommodations were outstanding, and the optional excursion to Abu Simbel was truly unforgettable. We also highly recommend visiting King Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings—an experience not to be missed.
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10 Days Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada Egypt tour from the UK, 5 Excursions -21 Meals -Flights Included
As promised, here is my review. My apologies for the delay! I booked a tour from Manchester and found it to be an excellent all-inclusive deal, covering both the package and flights. The experience wa…As promised, here is my review. My apologies for the delay! I booked a tour from Manchester and found it to be an excellent all-inclusive deal, covering both the package and flights. The experience was hassle-free, and the staff were incredibly polite. Special congratulations to Ibrahim, our tour guide, and the rest of the team for doing such an outstanding job!
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Thank you for such a fantastic tour—the team was incredibly professional. I have a couple of suggestions: consider adding an extra night in Hurghada and upgrading to a domestic flight from Hurghada to…Thank you for such a fantastic tour—the team was incredibly professional. I have a couple of suggestions: consider adding an extra night in Hurghada and upgrading to a domestic flight from Hurghada to Cairo instead of taking the bus. The early morning starts were a bit challenging but necessary to avoid the heat. Street vendors can be a bit persistent, though I understand this is common in tourist areas like Egypt. The sights we visited were truly unbelievable. Ibrahim, you are the best guide I’ve ever had. Thanks again, everyone, for making this experience so memorable!
C
Just returned from an incredible Egypt tour with Vacations To Go Travel!
From the start, John made our arrival seamless. Tamer, our guide, was fantastic—bringing the history of the Pyramids and tem…Just returned from an incredible Egypt tour with Vacations To Go Travel!
From the start, John made our arrival seamless. Tamer, our guide, was fantastic—bringing the history of the Pyramids and temples to life. The Nile cruise was a dream with stunning views.
A special shoutout to Ibrahim, our private cruise guide. Always on time, super informative, and a lot of fun. He made everything hassle-free and enjoyable.
We had such a great time and can’t wait to return. Highly recommend this tour if you’re looking for an unforgettable adventure!
S
An amazing Egyptian tour that covered all the highlights in just 7 days—great value for money. The service was excellent in both Egypt and Morocco, thanks to an outstanding team. 👏
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I really enjoyed the tour. The pace was energetic with early morning starts for optional excursions. Ibrahim was knowledgeable and brought the ancient sites to life. Without his guidance, exploring te…I really enjoyed the tour. The pace was energetic with early morning starts for optional excursions. Ibrahim was knowledgeable and brought the ancient sites to life. Without his guidance, exploring temples and understanding their significance would have been difficult. He was always available for discussions about both ancient history and modern-day Egypt.
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8-Day Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Alexandria tour
The trip was well planned and comfy, but the train ride was long at 12 hours. Still, it saved money, so it's a good choice for budget travelers.
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The trip was well planned and comfy, but the train ride was long at 12 hours. Still, it saved money, so it's a good choice for budget travelers.
A
The trip was truly amazing, with an exceptional tour guide who exceeded our expectations. While it was expensive, we were aware of this beforehand, and it was definitely worth the cost. There are a co…The trip was truly amazing, with an exceptional tour guide who exceeded our expectations. While it was expensive, we were aware of this beforehand, and it was definitely worth the cost. There are a couple of points where I differ from potential critics:
The early starts: Ibrahim was transparent about these from the beginning and provided thorough explanations for their necessity (to avoid crowds and intense heat). We found them beneficial.
The number of excursions not included: While I do believe Abu Simbel should be included in the itinerary due to its popularity and the lack of other inclusions in Aswan, the overall clarity of the itinerary and the transparent costs of optional excursions meant everyone should have understood what was included and what wasn't.
Overall, it was an exceptional experience that lived up to its promises.
L
The tour was thoroughly enjoyable, offering us a fantastic opportunity to explore the majority of Egypt's highlights within a week. Throughout our journey, Abrahim proved to be an exceptional tour gui…The tour was thoroughly enjoyable, offering us a fantastic opportunity to explore the majority of Egypt's highlights within a week. Throughout our journey, Abrahim proved to be an exceptional tour guide.
J
8-Day Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Alexandria tour
Absolutely an amazing tour, thank you for making it a memorable one.
L
Overall, I really liked the tour. It was fair and clear about the prices from the start, which was great. The main tour cost was good, but some extra tours were a bit expensive. Still, they were impor…Overall, I really liked the tour. It was fair and clear about the prices from the start, which was great. The main tour cost was good, but some extra tours were a bit expensive. Still, they were important, so I'm glad I did them. Our guide, Ibrahim, was awesome. He knew a lot and helped us learn a ton about ancient Egypt.
We had to pay for entrance tickets and tips during the tour. The company didn't take tips upfront because we were a small group of three. They gave us a list of who to tip and how much. We ended up paying about $250 for tips and $130 each for entrance fees for all the tours. The extra tour fees didn't cover the tickets to get in, so we had to pay extra for those.
We stopped at a lot of shops during the trip. Some had good prices, but others were expensive. The food on the Nile cruise could have been better, but it was okay. Overall, we really enjoyed the tour and didn't have any big problems.
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The trip was nice, covering Egypt's most famous attractions. However, it felt a bit slow, likely due to its focus on comfort. Still, the team of travelers was very pleasant.
G
What an awesome tour! We visited amazing places, everything was well-organized, and our guide, Ibrahim, was top-notch. It went beyond what we expected.
J
What an extraordinary journey! From the incredible selection of accommodations we stayed in and teh destinations we visited to the seamless coordination and the expertise of our guide, Ebrahim, every …What an extraordinary journey! From the incredible selection of accommodations we stayed in and teh destinations we visited to the seamless coordination and the expertise of our guide, Ebrahim, every element of the tour went beyond what we expected. We eagerly anticipate future travels with Vacations to go travel. Thank you for providing us with a fantastic trip!
D
Exploring Egypt's ancient history and monuments in a small group with an insightful guide was truly extraordinary. The itinerary is demanding with minimal downtime, so it's essential to allocate time …Exploring Egypt's ancient history and monuments in a small group with an insightful guide was truly extraordinary. The itinerary is demanding with minimal downtime, so it's essential to allocate time for recuperation before transitioning back to daily life.
S
This trip was amazing, and I was so glad that we got to see so many sites. Which is one of the reasons why I went with the Top Deck trip in the first place. Thanks Sean and Linda
K
As a first-time traveler with Vacations to Go Travel, I was thoroughly impressed by the tour experience. The itinerary was excellent, boasting well-organized activities that eliminated any hassle. Wit…As a first-time traveler with Vacations to Go Travel, I was thoroughly impressed by the tour experience. The itinerary was excellent, boasting well-organized activities that eliminated any hassle. With a perfect blend of physical excursions and downtime for relaxation, the trip was well-balanced. The tour guides were both knowledgeable and engaging, contributing to a fantastic overall experience. I wouldn't hesitate to book with them again.
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We highly recommend this trip. It is meticulously planned, and our guide possesses extensive knowledge and enthusiasm for the region. The locals are incredibly welcoming, opening their hearts, and fos…We highly recommend this trip. It is meticulously planned, and our guide possesses extensive knowledge and enthusiasm for the region. The locals are incredibly welcoming, opening their hearts, and fostering lasting friendships. We eagerly anticipate our next adventure.
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From the beginning to the end, we were really impressed with the service provided by Vacations to go travel and Tour Radar. They were always ready to help however they could. The trip went just as pla…From the beginning to the end, we were really impressed with the service provided by Vacations to go travel and Tour Radar. They were always ready to help however they could. The trip went just as planned, and we had wonderful guides and representatives assisting us. Overall, our experience was thoroughly enjoyable.
M
I chose Vacations to go travel for my trip, and they exceeded expectations. The staff prioritized safety and welcomed us warmly. Egypt was amazing, and the ship's food was the best I've had. Mr. Mahmo…I chose Vacations to go travel for my trip, and they exceeded expectations. The staff prioritized safety and welcomed us warmly. Egypt was amazing, and the ship's food was the best I've had. Mr. Mahmoud, the manager, provided excellent service, and we had a smooth experience with fewer crowds. I plan to travel with them again soon.
L
I'd like to share feedback from our recent Egypt tour. Overall, it was positive, with commendations for our tour guide, Ibrahim, and the vibrant John in Cairo. However, street vendors proved bothersom…I'd like to share feedback from our recent Egypt tour. Overall, it was positive, with commendations for our tour guide, Ibrahim, and the vibrant John in Cairo. However, street vendors proved bothersome, causing inconvenience. Also, witnessing the mistreatment of horses during the carriage ride to Edfu was disheartening. Considering alternatives for this route could enhance future tour experiences. Despite these concerns, my husband, Fred, and I appreciate the team's efforts. Addressing these issues would further improve the experience for everyone.
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I would have settled on a 3.5* rating if that was available, but when forced to choose it was more "Okay" than it was "Good". Firstly, I thought I was signing up for a group tour but as it turned out…I would have settled on a 3.5* rating if that was available, but when forced to choose it was more "Okay" than it was "Good". Firstly, I thought I was signing up for a group tour but as it turned out it ended up being a solo tour (the war might have been a factor). I'm a budget traveler and was prepared for gratuities aggregated on a group basis. But I find myself with a guide, driver, and many miscellaneous along the way all with their hands out. I felt constant financial pressure until Ibrahim came to my rescue. Ibrahim was my guide (and companion) for the Nile Cruise part of my agenda. I explained my predicament and he set a reasonable minimum for different services. The sums seemed reasonable to my budget and I could tell that most folks were content with my tips, the occasional one looked a little disappointed, so that told me that the numbers were about right (everyone always wants more). The cruise was my biggest disappointment on the trip. 5* food with a 2* room. The room was enormous for a boat but the upkeep and cleanliness were badly in need of a full retrofit (Cruise ship: Nile Crown). Another disappointment was that all beverages with meals were extra including water (on the cruise and all meals not at the Steigenberger). The itinerary, especially with my optional items Alexandria, Coptic Cairo, and Abu Simbel by air, was fantastic. My tour had many moving parts for a party of one, and Vacations to go never put a foot long. Always someone at the airport to drop me off and pick me up as required. By far the best part of my trip was Ibrahim's expert guiding through the Nile spots. He has good english, is an excellent story teller, and knows how to efficiently see you through the sites, buying tickets directly from other guides when queues were long, and choosing an order that skipped most of the congestion. He also was my banker, exchanging USD at the posted XE rate and / or providing smaller denominations of Egyptian pounds for tipping when required. He saved my trip.
We went on the 16 day Jordan and Egypt tour. We had a great experience and came away with some unforgettable memories. The tour and experience were well worth the price. If we had our time over, we…We went on the 16 day Jordan and Egypt tour. We had a great experience and came away with some unforgettable memories. The tour and experience were well worth the price. If we had our time over, we would do the same thing!
Things that were great:
- We saw LOTs of stuff - Petra, the Pyramids, and valley of the Kings were some of the highlights for us. There are many, many other amazing places that you will get to visit.
- The tour guides were awesome ; particularly Ibrahim and Bassam who guided us in Egypt did a great job of making the sometimes challenging experience of visiting Egypt as stress free as possible - while at the same time providing lots of context and information on what we were seeing.
- We are not "cruise" people, but we found the Nile cruise was surprisingly good. Given how hot Egypt was when we visited and how hectic some of the sites were, having a relaxed boat to retreat to for part of the day was invaluable. It was very pleasant sitting in your cabin and watching the Nile roll by.
- The Airport greeting and transfers were invaluable and done very well!
- Overall the communication with the tour company and support they provided us was very good ; being able to talk to them on whatsapp and get quick answers was really appreciated.
If your considering this tour be aware:
- The tour does include some places where you are taken to buy things. Examples were the Egyptian Essential Oil factories, the Papyrus factory, Dead Sea products, and Alabaster Carvings. We were fine with this as it was a minor part of the tour, there wasn't much pressure to buy, and we needed to get some gifts for people back home. We bought some nice stuff! Some people on our tour really enjoyed the shopping - but we also understand this may not be for everyone.
- You will go to A LOT of places; not all of them will be great for everybody - The Red Sea Resort and Alexandria were two places that didn't resonate as much for us. If you are spending 16 days seeing multiple things a day, not all of them will be winners.
- Perhaps we should have done a bit more research, but we found the prices in Jordan were quite high. Most meals cost more than they would have in Australia, which we found surprising - expect to spend quite a bit on food.
- The tour can be more of an "adventure" style trip and your will get more out of it, if your prepared to push yourself out of your comfort zone. For example we spent 12 hours hiking around Petra in intensly hot weather - and loved every minute of it! You don't have to do this, and it may not be for everybody. Be aware that the more you put in, the more you will get out!
A few things that could have been improved:
- There were some mistakes with my partners name and the airline tickets which the tour company booked for us, which resulted in her being charged extra, and having to re-book tickets.
- We were looking forward to trying some amazing Jordanian and Egyptian food. There definitely are some good places the tour will take you to - but also quite a few where we came away feeling underwhelmed ; particularly given the high prices of food in Jordan. We found that that some of the best meals we had were places we found by ourselves in our free time.
Overall we would happily recommend this tour to anybody who is keen to see as much of Egypt and Jordan as possible and has a yearning to explore!
What a great experience!
My daughter and I were arriving from Nairobi and getting in at an awkward early morning time. Michael happily met us at airport at 2:00 AM, and walked us thru visa/check in …What a great experience!
My daughter and I were arriving from Nairobi and getting in at an awkward early morning time. Michael happily met us at airport at 2:00 AM, and walked us thru visa/check in and put us in paid transfer to a lovely hotel. We were there 2 days early and had fun exploring Cairo before tour actually started. We always felt safe in this fun, crazily chaotic city and the Ubers are cheap, running about a dollar each ride.
Our tours of pyramids/Sphinx/camel ride/Museum were positively accentuated with our knowledgeable tour guide Bassem.
We then took a flight to Aswan and were met by Ibrahim who I cannot say enough good things about. We had 4 delightful days with this man, who was earnestly solicitous, incredibly knowledgeable, and just so absolutely adorable.
The cruise ship was fun, and offered some relaxing times from the fairly hectic schedule of seeing all the temples. We were there in summer so it’s understandable why we got such an early start every morning, to try to beat the heat.
The end of trip was perfect staying in a Hurgatha resort where it was pure relaxation.
We were initially hesitant to visit Egypt but all those reservations went out the window. We felt very safe, taken care of being met by friendly Michael, and had a great tour group. I highly recommend Vacations to go travel for any of your tour needs. They hire really good guides and their employees are top notch.
C
Absolutely brilliant from beginning to end. Michael, Ibrahim and the entire team at Vacations to Go were excellent. The places visited are just amazing and once in a lifetime trip. Just book - 100% r…Absolutely brilliant from beginning to end. Michael, Ibrahim and the entire team at Vacations to Go were excellent. The places visited are just amazing and once in a lifetime trip. Just book - 100% recommended to all.
Everything was great, the egyptologists where very knowledgeable, especially Tamir in Cairo and Ibrahem in Luxor, if you go, definitely try request these guys, they make all the difference. One caveat…Everything was great, the egyptologists where very knowledgeable, especially Tamir in Cairo and Ibrahem in Luxor, if you go, definitely try request these guys, they make all the difference. One caveat is they train is a bit dirty if you go with the sleeper train, I don't mark Vacation to Go down for this as it just seems to be the general standard of all the trains there.
C
Very good service, very good guide, very good hotels, very good transport (excuded train to aswan, was not so good)
Amazig trip, thank you for the friendly service.
AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE.
This tour was truly the trip of a lifetime. I traveled as a single woman with my female friend, the two of us were the only ones signed up for the tour on the particular dates…AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE.
This tour was truly the trip of a lifetime. I traveled as a single woman with my female friend, the two of us were the only ones signed up for the tour on the particular dates we went so it ended up being a private tour for the two of us. We felt incredibly safe with our local guides and drivers who were beyond accommodating and kind.
Shoutout to Magdy who coordinated with us prior to the trip, he answered my many questions and made sure everything was super smooth and planned out for us. Airport transfers, accomodations, and meals were all amazing. Tours of each city and historical site gave us insight into the history and culture. We also learned a lot about how locals think and experienced things we could not possibly do on our own.
We were incredibly lucky to be traveling when we were, despite the hot summer weather, as our visits had few tourists and we felt we had the whole place to ourselves. The obvious best experiences included the Great Pyramids, Abu Simbel, the many attractions of Luxor, Chefchaouen, Merzouga and camping in the Sahara desert, Petra and Wadi Rum. Hotels were great and included delicious meals (especially the dinner at Dades Valley in Morocco). We visited many local artisan attractions such as a ceramics establishment, tannery, papyrus factory, etc. and never felt pressured into purchasing anything. Our guides did a great job in explaining everything we would need to know prior to each visit and ensured we were comfortable and safe.
If you are considering this tour, I highly recommend you do it as you will gain knowledge and experiences that you cannot find elsewhere.
S
The accommodations were not as expected. Not terrible but not the cleanest and needs updating. Food was good on the river cruise but was not good at the hotel. I would also suggest that the vacation c…The accommodations were not as expected. Not terrible but not the cleanest and needs updating. Food was good on the river cruise but was not good at the hotel. I would also suggest that the vacation company provide an itinerary to the group at the beginning of the trip with anticipated departure times and approx duration for each tour day.
Otherwise, people were very friendly and it was a very nice, well organized trip with lots of interesting things to see and do.
L
Every aspect of this tour was fantastic. We saw so many unbelievable antiquities. The cruise from Luxor to Aswan was great. The guides were professional, well informed and University educated. The dr…Every aspect of this tour was fantastic. We saw so many unbelievable antiquities. The cruise from Luxor to Aswan was great. The guides were professional, well informed and University educated. The drivers were courteous and safety oriented. We would highly recommend this tour.
Chose this company because of the good reviews. Would recommend highly with a couple of suggestions. Firstly, tell vacationers up front and before travelling that you have to purchase all beverages wi…Chose this company because of the good reviews. Would recommend highly with a couple of suggestions. Firstly, tell vacationers up front and before travelling that you have to purchase all beverages with meals, tip everyone and all these usually only take cash...bring lots!! Be prepared to be warmly welcomed by the Egyptians and to see many wonderous things. Our guides Ibrahim and Sara were so knowledgeable about the history and places to see. Tamer ( not the one pictured) was so kind and welcoming and the drivers were amazing!
So glad we decided on an escorted tour and Vacatios to Go Travel.
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It was an amazing arrangement by the team , we enjoyed our vacation , thank you
L
Interesting and well organized. Good food on the MS Mayfair (Nile Cruise). Good service everywhere. Staff kind and helpful
S
Overall, we had an excellent trip. Communications with Vacations to go travel were prompt and informative. I can highly recommend them. They were flexible in the arrangements in that we asked to have …Overall, we had an excellent trip. Communications with Vacations to go travel were prompt and informative. I can highly recommend them. They were flexible in the arrangements in that we asked to have our free day changed from the second day in Cairo to the first day because our party arrived after a 24 hour trip from the West Coast of the US. If you are in this situation, I highly recommend having a light day on the day after you arrive in Cairo. Our guides (Abanoub Talaat and Ibrahim Elmounir) were knowledgable and spoke good English. They often took us to locations that were not frequented by other tourists. Michael Adolf who was our contact person in Cairo was very helpful in suggesting a local restaurant and finding a pharmacy when one of our party needed a medication. Our dahabiya boat was comfortable and the cooks prepared great food, both taste and quantity. It was certainly relaxing to be cruising the Nile. However, you should be aware that the boat was not air conditioned (it was unseasonably hot for a few days). In addition, there is no hair dryer or shampoo/conditioners provided so you will need to provide your own. Although the boat had sails, they were only used for a few hours. Most of the time we were pulled upriver by a tug. Our hotels were excellent with swimming pool, gym and good restaurants. The Steigenberger El Tahrir is NOT directly on the square which is probably good (not as noisy). You should be aware that there may be a couple of early morning starts, e.g., 4 am pick ups. A breakfast box is provided, however. Finally, tipping is pervasive. Fortunately, they accept (perhaps prefer?) US dollars. One dollar bills are not preferred because Egyptian banks sometimes do not accept them and therefore Egyptians have trouble converting them to local currency. Five dollar bills are OK, but for smaller tips and for admission to the "pay" toilets that are at the tourist sites, you should get some small denomination Egyptian pounds (current exchange 30 LE=1 US$); therefore 10, 20 and 50 LE notes will be useful. Bring lots of sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses and a wide brimmed hat; be prepared to have a great time.
G
This was a great trip! Ibrahem was a fantastic tour guide - very knowledgeable and always making sure we were comfortable. He bought us extra water several times. Tamer also knew his stuff. I liked th…This was a great trip! Ibrahem was a fantastic tour guide - very knowledgeable and always making sure we were comfortable. He bought us extra water several times. Tamer also knew his stuff. I liked that essentially all meals were included in the cost. I thought all the accommodations were excellent. I wonder if it would be possible for you to include tips in the trip - it seems like every time we turned around we were tipping people - drivers, agents, tour guides, even bathroom attendants.
M
Hi. I just wanted to give Ibrahim great accolades for a fantastic tour. He is the best tour guide in Egypt. I had the trip of my life and I wish he could be my guide in Jordan. If I could give him 10…Hi. I just wanted to give Ibrahim great accolades for a fantastic tour. He is the best tour guide in Egypt. I had the trip of my life and I wish he could be my guide in Jordan. If I could give him 10 stars I would. Please send me the link to write a review on Tour Radar and Vacations To Go. Thank you. In brief, the river cruise was great and the service overall was fantastic. I will write more after I return to Cairo tonight but you have a great staff. Michael is wonderful too.
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It was excellent. Very committed guides.
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Splendor of Egypt
the cruise vessel was in bad shape and dirty