About me:G’day everyone, I’m Ramez – a happy go lucky, fun loving guy. Having grown up in Aswan and now living in Giza has given me extensive experience of various regions of Egypt and great knowledge to share with travellers like you. I graduated from the High Institute of Tourism & Hotels, Luxor with a Bachelor’s Degree in Hotels & Tourism and have been tour guiding for 9 years. The best bit about my job is teaching people about the rich history of Ancient Egypt. I enjoy swimming, diving, movies and of course, history. Looking forward to meeting you soon on a Timeless Tour – we’ll have a great time together!
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This was a fabulous trip! I definitely recommend it. A bit pricey (for me) but, boy, was it worth it! It was my Christmas present to myself :-). I was happy with pretty much everything - well orga…This was a fabulous trip! I definitely recommend it. A bit pricey (for me) but, boy, was it worth it! It was my Christmas present to myself :-). I was happy with pretty much everything - well organised, good hotel stays, great excursions, fun night on the felucca, great coach driver and much more. Probably, the best tour I've been on. Most notably, however, was our guide Ramez! Don't know where to start with all the positive adjectives for him. We were a group of about 30 people - he handled us and all our requests, queries, etc excellently with professionalism, knowledge and expertise, humour and care. Hats off to him! He deserves a promotion/pay rise! Our group was a mix of nationalities from all four corners of the world, and age groups, including families with children. I have to say, I'm not great with or around children as often they are noisy brats. But these kids were really well behaved and all got on well together. And, I normally prefer to travel solo too to avoid any dramas. But, we all got on really well in our group and became friends to still keep in touch. Really enjoyed it! Thanks. Highly recommended.
M
Ramez was amazing! Extremely knowledgable and friendly. Made sure everyone had a good time and kept everybody safe and on schedule. Everything was perfectly arranged. Could not recommend Ramez enough.
Ramez is simply extradionary! Responsible but fun, knowledgeable and relatable! He took care of all our needs, answered all our questions, and advised us where/ where not to go (for visits, bathrooms …Ramez is simply extradionary! Responsible but fun, knowledgeable and relatable! He took care of all our needs, answered all our questions, and advised us where/ where not to go (for visits, bathrooms and shopping). He went above and beyond, taking us to the sites early so we could enjoy them before the crowds and the scorching sun. I was traveling solo (within a group) and as a female I felt very safe during the whole trip. If you’re ever in Egypt, this is your guy!!
We couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide. Ramez was super knowledgeable about ancient Egypt (and Egypt in general), and was by far the best guide we’ve ever had. He regularly went above and beyo…We couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide. Ramez was super knowledgeable about ancient Egypt (and Egypt in general), and was by far the best guide we’ve ever had. He regularly went above and beyond to help people on our tour with things outside of the tour and made sure everyone had the best trip possible.
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The Trip of a Lifetime – Cleopatra’s Egypt with Timeless Tours
We’ve just returned from the "Cleopatra's Egypt: Cairo, Alexandria & 5 Nile Cruise"* tour with Timeless Tours, and all we can say is: WO…The Trip of a Lifetime – Cleopatra’s Egypt with Timeless Tours
We’ve just returned from the "Cleopatra's Egypt: Cairo, Alexandria & 5 Nile Cruise"* tour with Timeless Tours, and all we can say is: WOW. From the moment we inquired to the final goodbye, everything was flawless and unforgettable.
Hany was a dream to deal with, super responsive, incredibly helpful, and genuinely caring. Every question (and we had a lot!) was answered with kindness, clarity, and patience. His support didn’t stop once we arrived either and he was always available if we needed anything during the tour.
And then there’s Ramez, our Egyptologist, and quite possibly the best guide on the planet. His knowledge is unending and the way he shares it is passionate, clear, and engaging making every temple, tomb, and story come to life. Add to that his impeccable organization, warm demeanour, and genuine kindness, and you’ve got the gold standard of guiding. We’ve travelled extensively and can confidently say Ramez is the best guide we’ve ever had anywhere.
The hotels were fantastic, the Nile cruise lovely and relaxing, the transport was modern, spotless, and comfortable, and every driver was professional and friendly. Even more impressive, they catered seamlessly to our dietary requirements (two vegans and a gluten-free vegan!), which is no small feat in a country where that can be very tricky, and it was during Ramadan.
The itinerary was rich, well-paced (albeit full-on at times with early starts), and absolutely incredible! We highly, highly recommend adding on extra days and arranging through Timeless the optional Memphis & Dahshur, Saqqara, Abu Simbel, and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization tours, as well as Alexandria if it’s not already included in your itinerary. All are unforgettable highlights in their own right.
The sleeper train was an experience we are glad we have! But if comfort and sleep are a priority, we’d recommend upgrading to flights between Cairo and Aswan/Luxor.
As three women travelling together, we felt safe, respected, and well cared for at every step.
This trip was incredible value for money, full of once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and made exceptional by incredible people. We can’t wait to return to Egypt and when we do, without a doubt it’ll be with Timeless Tours again.
10/10. Highly, highly recommended!
Excellent!!
I had an incredible experience traveling solo to Egypt with Timeless Travels/ TourRadar and I couldn’t be more impressed. I started my trip with a bit of trepidation about female safety…Excellent!!
I had an incredible experience traveling solo to Egypt with Timeless Travels/ TourRadar and I couldn’t be more impressed. I started my trip with a bit of trepidation about female safety in Egypt, but the team ensured a smooth airport pickup, guided me through visa processes, and supported me through out. Meeting fellow travellers in the group was also very comforting and reassuring.
The 10-Day Itinerary:
The 10-day itinerary was spot on! It included 3 nights on a Nile cruise, 3 nights at a lovely resort, and a mix of other decent hotels. While some days required early mornings (around 3 or 4 am), it was totally worth it as I was visiting some of the most iconic sites in the world. The trip balanced heavier days with some lighter ones, so it never felt overwhelming. It checked off everything I wanted to experience in Egypt.
Guide and Crew:
A huge shoutout to Ramez and his crew! They were fantastic. Ramez, in particular, was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. He made sure we were safe and comfortable at all times and took care of everything without any hiccups. His passion for Egypt’s history and culture truly shone through and made the trip even more enriching.
Food:
The food was decent overall, though it could get a little repetitive at times. There were a lot of moments where we were overfed, and then other times when we went for hours without eating. The breakfast boxes were a bit of a letdown, mostly just bread and buns, but that’s a small thing in the grand scheme of such a great trip.
Weather:
I underestimated how cold February could get, especially in the mornings and evenings. A good jacket is a must, and sometimes full coverage clothing is necessary to stay warm. Definitely be prepared for the chill, especially if you’re traveling by boat or early in the day.
Tips and Expenses:
Street vendors and tips at public washrooms can be a bit annoying. Some of the sellers were persistent, and the lack of basic amenities in some public restrooms was a bit inconvenient. However, these are minor things in the grand scheme of such a wonderful trip.
Suggestion:
One suggestion for Timeless Travels would be to provide more upfront information about pickup guides and vehicle details. Upon arrival, I was a bit panicked as I wasn’t sure who was picking me up and if I could trust the person. Though the whole process of the pickup, visa, and drop-off to the hotel was ultimately smooth, it would be reassuring to have this information ahead of time, especially for solo female travelers, to feel more secure upon arrival.
Overall, I highly recommend Timeless Travels for anyone considering a solo trip to Egypt, especially solo female travelers. I felt completely safe, had a fantastic itinerary, and got to experience Egypt in a way I’ll never forget. 5 stars!
The tour was excellent, the guide was incredibly knowledgable and had an answer to all our questions, furthermore, he knew which sites are worth visiting at which hours. The sights were mind-blowing. …The tour was excellent, the guide was incredibly knowledgable and had an answer to all our questions, furthermore, he knew which sites are worth visiting at which hours. The sights were mind-blowing. The highlight of the trip was definitely early-morning hot-air ballon flight.
On the upside, tour itself is good, the pyramids and temples, Nile cruise and snorkeling/diving in Hurghada are all enjoyable. Ramez is a very good guide. On the downside, food is not very good at the…On the upside, tour itself is good, the pyramids and temples, Nile cruise and snorkeling/diving in Hurghada are all enjoyable. Ramez is a very good guide. On the downside, food is not very good at the hotels and on the Nile cruise; prepare for some long days and getting up early.
While I probably would have given the on the ground experience a higher score overall, incompetence and lack of customer service in the tour company's head office during the booking almost ruined the trip for me. Absolutely refused to figure out how to charge me less at the end of the day when the tour price dropped in my currency after booking but before the final payment. Gave me a ton of excuses about British Pounds, when I don't see the price in British Pounds or, more importantly, pay in British Pounds. Seems like what they could have done was contact Tourradar who processes the payments, but no, they don't care. Perhaps they should not be doing business outside the UK if they don't know how to deal with basic payment issues
S
I have always dreamed of visiting Egypt to witness the pyramids , temples and sphinx, and I couldn’t have asked for a better guide. We got the BEST Egyptologist guide!! Right from Day One, Ramez made …I have always dreamed of visiting Egypt to witness the pyramids , temples and sphinx, and I couldn’t have asked for a better guide. We got the BEST Egyptologist guide!! Right from Day One, Ramez made the whole group feel very comfortable, safe, super fun and engaged. We had a fantastic tour whilst learning so much about the rich history and culture of Egypt. I can see his dedication and passion in what he does every single day during the tour , and he was very patient with answering all our questions (there is no stupid questions, he says !;)) and concerns at any time.
I will forever cherish this trip of my lifetime, and Ramez made it extra special for our group, being so careful and sensitive to fine details and attention. Thank You Ramez for being the best guide ever, in every way! We hope to see you again !!
H
An experience I will never forget! With the jaw dropping ancient monuments and temples that Egypt have to offer, Ramez as our tour guide added immense colour and story telling history which gave us a …An experience I will never forget! With the jaw dropping ancient monuments and temples that Egypt have to offer, Ramez as our tour guide added immense colour and story telling history which gave us a greater appreciation for what we were looking at, that really enhanced our time spent. Big ups to Ramez, a tour guide I will definitely recommend!
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This is a trip out of my expectations. Our group enjoy the trip with Ramez’s thorough arrangements. Ramez’s tour gives me a pressure free lecture on Egyptian history.
Ramez is hands down the best guide you could ask for. From the moment I met him, I felt genuinely cared for. His dedication went far beyond simply doing his job—he truly seemed invested in the well-be…Ramez is hands down the best guide you could ask for. From the moment I met him, I felt genuinely cared for. His dedication went far beyond simply doing his job—he truly seemed invested in the well-being of every member of the group. Ramez was always checking in to ensure everyone was comfortable, safe, and enjoying the experience. I never once felt anything less than protected and looked after.
There were moments when I ran low on Egyptian currency, and without hesitation, Ramez offered to lend me money. He kept everyone in the loop with updates through our WhatsApp group and was always approachable, making it easy to ask questions or chat. By the end of the trip, I felt like I had made a real friend.
Even after years of guiding, Ramez’s passion for his work is infectious. He thrives when guests are engaged, asking questions, and showing interest. His knowledge of Egypt is extensive, but it’s his deep love for the country that truly stands out. Ramez offers an honest, balanced perspective on both the strengths and challenges of Egypt, yet his admiration for his homeland shines through in everything he says and does.
Anyone would be lucky to have Ramez as a guide and friend!
S
I had the pleasure of having Ramez as our guide during my recent trip to Egypt, and I can confidently say he is one of the best guides I’ve ever encountered. Coming to Egypt with little expectation, I…I had the pleasure of having Ramez as our guide during my recent trip to Egypt, and I can confidently say he is one of the best guides I’ve ever encountered. Coming to Egypt with little expectation, I left deeply inspired and motivated to learn more about ancient Egyptian history—an interest sparked entirely by Ramez’s passion and extensive knowledge.
Ramez didn’t just skim the surface of history; he delved deeper whenever he sensed our curiosity, making every story and explanation both engaging and thought-provoking. What stood out was his humility—he never claimed to know everything but was eager to share what he did with great enthusiasm and care.
He was also incredibly responsible and attentive to the group’s needs. Even on days when he wasn’t feeling his best, he persevered to ensure we were comfortable and well-settled before taking care of himself. Such dedication is truly commendable.
Ramez’s expertise, professionalism, and genuine care made this an unforgettable experience. I couldn’t have asked for a better guide and would highly recommend him to anyone visiting Egypt. He has truly set a high bar for what a great guide should be!
I was in awe how well this itinerary was organised. Yes it was full on and some long days, but worth every minute. Ramez, our guide was brilliant. His knowledge is extraordinary and it shows that he h…I was in awe how well this itinerary was organised. Yes it was full on and some long days, but worth every minute. Ramez, our guide was brilliant. His knowledge is extraordinary and it shows that he has a deep love for his country, it's people and it's deep history. Ramez has excellent communication skills, was courteous at all times and easy approachable. Ramez was very aware of his group and our safety was 100% apparent in his approach to all our tours/excursions. He kept us all up to date with any changes by starting a group chat
on WhatsApp . This was also a great way for the group to get to know each other. I cannot give enough praise to Ramez. It's not just your destination that makes a great holiday, it's also that special person that introduces their country to you. A huge thank you Ramez.
J
Fantastic trip around Egypt and couldn't have asked for a better guide, thank you Ramez.
C
It was my 50th birthday dream trip! Aaaand, my first time traveling this far from home, alone.
I was reluctant to do a guided tour. I really wanted to not be or feel stuck. I am so glad I opted fo…It was my 50th birthday dream trip! Aaaand, my first time traveling this far from home, alone.
I was reluctant to do a guided tour. I really wanted to not be or feel stuck. I am so glad I opted for a tour, with a knowledgable guide. Who happened to be kind and extremely caring. Ramen went above and beyond to help us all at every turn. He was especially helpful when a travel buddy needed to go to the hospital. We all felt so ar ease with his guidance. My first visit to Egypt was amazing! I can't wait to visit again because of this experience ❤️??❤️
Ramez was an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable in the history of Egypt and very accommodating of all our needs. I highly recommend him as a guide for anyone traveling through Egypt.
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A perfect trip with one of the best tour guides I’ve had the pleasure of travelling with. The itinerary was varied and interesting but was hugely enhanced by Ramez’s enthusiasm, knowledge and friendly…A perfect trip with one of the best tour guides I’ve had the pleasure of travelling with. The itinerary was varied and interesting but was hugely enhanced by Ramez’s enthusiasm, knowledge and friendly approach. He made the trip an unforgettable experience
Egypt has always been on my bucket list. Our trip was a total 10 days. From the beginning to end, Ramez was a wonderful tour guide. Communication was next level, I learned so much it ignited my passio…Egypt has always been on my bucket list. Our trip was a total 10 days. From the beginning to end, Ramez was a wonderful tour guide. Communication was next level, I learned so much it ignited my passion to start studying Egyptology in my spare. Insha Allah we get to come back to Egypt and the only tour guide we want is Ramez.
V
Itinerary was Re-adjusted by Ramez our tour guide which makes more sense and cut a lot of time wastage. He was amazing!
C
Ramez was a great guide, very informative, organised and a friendly person!
I travelled solo on the tour at the age of 20 and never fet unsafe or any issues whilst under his tour guidance, I would…Ramez was a great guide, very informative, organised and a friendly person!
I travelled solo on the tour at the age of 20 and never fet unsafe or any issues whilst under his tour guidance, I would highly recommend him to any future travellers!
J
Great trip! Our tour guide Ramiz explained the history excellently. I loved all of the sightseeing. Definitely recommend!
R
We just finished 9 days on the Nile Jewel tour. The whole tour is well organised. We were met by a tour operator at the airport. Our tour guide for the trip Ramez was full of great knowledge and he wa…We just finished 9 days on the Nile Jewel tour. The whole tour is well organised. We were met by a tour operator at the airport. Our tour guide for the trip Ramez was full of great knowledge and he was fun and friendly. Our group was small with just 10 people. We felt safe the whole time with Ramez and he kept us up to date with the itinerary. We packed alot in and there were a lot of early starts. The hotels were 3 star and they were clean & comfortable. The best accommodation we had was on the Nile Cruise ship. The food is buffet style in the hotels and on the boat, it is quite similar. There are also stops at different stores as well.
We had a great trip and a good experience of Egypt.
We started our egypt tour on February 25,2024 and ended on March 5th. Nile river cruise was quite impressive which i highly recommended. Every place we've visited was stunning. We were lucky to joy sm…We started our egypt tour on February 25,2024 and ended on March 5th. Nile river cruise was quite impressive which i highly recommended. Every place we've visited was stunning. We were lucky to joy small group, only 10 of us from 5 different countries which we got along very well. About your company, your operations are very well organized. Our tour guide Ramez was very knowledgeable. We've learned about Egyptian culture and history in such short period of time. Ramez was quite exceptional tour guide. He welcomed us as part of his family. We felt comfortable and safe and were well taken care of. This trip was joyful and exceeded my expectation. We will recommend and continue using your services in the future.
Took a 10 day tour through Egypt the first week of 2024. As a solo female traveler, I was blown away with the thought and care this agency puts into providing an exciting time with knowledgeable tour …Took a 10 day tour through Egypt the first week of 2024. As a solo female traveler, I was blown away with the thought and care this agency puts into providing an exciting time with knowledgeable tour guides and ensuring accommodations and transports are well handled.
We had one tour guide throughout the trip that kept us all in touch via WhatsApp which helped immensely!
The company is wonderful with the services they provide and would not hesitate to book again through them.
This was definitely a great tour. Our tour guide, Ray, was extremely knowledgeable, acommodating and helpful. He was very attentive to everyone and their needs. My daughters birthday was during ou…This was definitely a great tour. Our tour guide, Ray, was extremely knowledgeable, acommodating and helpful. He was very attentive to everyone and their needs. My daughters birthday was during our trip and Ray and the cruise ship went above and beyond to celebrate with her. They decorated our room and the cruise ship made her a birthday cake and came out singing and dancing. There was only 16 of us in our group, which was nice. From my understanding, we saw 85% of the amazing tourist attractions Egypt has to offer.
My only suggestion to travelers planning on doing this trip is to understand what the accommodations are for the trip from Cairo to Aswan. They offer a 12 hour bus ride, 12 hour overnight sleeper train, or flying. We chose the sleeper train because it was something we never did before and wanted to experience not realizing that the train was not like the European trains we have been on.
As far as what the tour provided, the accommodations were great. Nice hotels, nice buses. Bring a lot of U.S. dollars and a lot of $1's
This is very good your of Egypt, and I highly recommend it. The people in my tour group were wonderful and fun, and we had a great guide in Ray.
He was well-educated on all the places we visited, an…This is very good your of Egypt, and I highly recommend it. The people in my tour group were wonderful and fun, and we had a great guide in Ray.
He was well-educated on all the places we visited, and he explained the information and history to us in a clear and concise fashion.
Ray encouraged and answered our questions, and then gave us any other info we needed, before allowing us time to walk around and enjoy the sites on our own for a bit.
Timeless Tours put together a thorough schedule for this tour, and it’s a great sampling of all the things most tourists would want to experience while visiting Egypt.
As many others on here have noted, one really does get a lot for the price, and the accommodations were all better than expected; the hotels in Aswan (if one chooses the flight option, instead of the overnight drive) and Hurghada were stand-outs, and the Nile cruise was very nice and enjoyable too.
As for the sites - they are all amazing, but the Philae Temple and Abu Simbel were my favorites, and the snorkeling//scuba in the Red Sea was absolutely incredible (water so clear and so many beautiful corals and fish).
Overall, this tour is fairly ‘go, go, go’ and there are some early morning starts, but it’s all worth it, because you see and experience so much.
R
great experience and excellent tour guide Ramez
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It was our first International trip as our 5th wedding anniversary. Me and my wife had really a great time and truly amazing experience.
Thinking where to start and I remember the number of emails I …It was our first International trip as our 5th wedding anniversary. Me and my wife had really a great time and truly amazing experience.
Thinking where to start and I remember the number of emails I keep sending to Hany and team with the queries and they were top class in responding to my queries patiently and were very helpful in each step and even ensured we would get Vegetarian food throughout the trip(As you know how difficult it is to find Vegetarian food in Middle east countries).
During the trip everyone were truly master in the work they do be it the tour guides, the Bus drivers in both the coutries Egypt and Jordan who were always welcoming us with smile and made the whole joruney safe and smooth.
The itenary set by you people is really nice and well organized. Hotels where were stayed were tidy and well spacious rooms with good food options.
Wifi was available in the reception areas in the hotels in Egypt and Wifi was everywhere in Jordan.
Really had a great time in Egypt(Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Hurgada) as well as in Jordan (Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum desert tents).
Guides ensured that we were not much bugged with the local vendors and really helpful at all the times.
Lastly I just want to give a credit to your guides in Egypt (Ramez and Nabiel(Tiger that is want we call him)) and especially the driver we got during the Jordan trip who always treated us with smile. And not to forget Hany who always responded with the polite way to all the questions we had regarding the trip.
Thank you each and everyone for ensuring our safety and make the trip smooth and wonderful.
Excellent tour of Egypt! I highly recommend.
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Tour was excellent. Sights were incredible and the tour was very well run with an expert guide in Ramez.
Really enjoyed the trip from start to finish, Travelled with daughter. Good group of mixed ages. Best points was the additional tour to Abu Simbel, it really is worth it. Worst point was the long driv…Really enjoyed the trip from start to finish, Travelled with daughter. Good group of mixed ages. Best points was the additional tour to Abu Simbel, it really is worth it. Worst point was the long drive to Aswan from Cairo ( I would fly next time). Ray was the guide and he was totally professional at all times and very knowledgeable, he even assisted others on the tour with issues that were not his responsibility by any means. As others have mentioned there is a lot of travelling but if you want to see the sights it has to be done. Accommodation is fine! remember this is Egypt and 4/5 star hotels are not quite the same as more developed countries, wifi was shocking. Yes you will be taken to the tourist shops but we felt under no pressure to purchase anything. Would I go again yes! if we could guarantee Ray as guide definitely!
Loved the tours, they pack in A LOT! We had Ray as a tour guide and couldn't be more happy with his service. He was extremely accommodating and passionate about his trade. The first hotel (the oasis) …Loved the tours, they pack in A LOT! We had Ray as a tour guide and couldn't be more happy with his service. He was extremely accommodating and passionate about his trade. The first hotel (the oasis) was pretty dingy, but other than that I had no complaints. The other accomodations were fantastic.
I did not know what to expect. I wish it did not end. I had one of the best trips of my life.
Our tour guide, Rames, is exceptional and you will be lucky to have him, not just for his knowledge, but …I did not know what to expect. I wish it did not end. I had one of the best trips of my life.
Our tour guide, Rames, is exceptional and you will be lucky to have him, not just for his knowledge, but also for his friendship.
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This tour had it all…exotic sites, beautiful weather, and a good group. And then it had some downsides.
A number of our group were confused by the online brochure that led to a misunderstanding that …This tour had it all…exotic sites, beautiful weather, and a good group. And then it had some downsides.
A number of our group were confused by the online brochure that led to a misunderstanding that the tour price included entrance fees to sites, and that some of the “optional” were actually features of the regular tour order. There were a few who missed the suggestion they procure a Jordan Pass, which covered the admissions to the major sites, like Petra, and one’s substantial visa fee.
The tour organization was also confusing. There were a number of company tours running concurrently, allowing the more efficient combining of groups for this or that site or option for this or that portion of the tour. As a result communications were sometimes confused. Sometimes there are too many moving parts.
Here are the pros and cons –
PRO: The tour itself offered a wonderful itinerary. While it was hectic, almost exhausting, it took you where you needed to go. A previous tour with another company was no different. So much to see and so little time. The buses were standard issue. (None offered frills. Even the toilets were decommissioned.) We arrived in Cairo two days early and the company arranged for us to be met and taken to our hotel. The rep (Muhammad) was invaluable when our luggage failed to arrive from our connection in Istanbul. We also arranged a tour with the company to Saqqara and Memphis.
Our overnights were all acceptable, if not the Ritz. The Nile cruise ship was nice. The resort at Hurghada provided a much-needed break, and the rooms the best on the trip. Our guide Ramez was terrific. He kept the cats herded and informed. Things happened as per the itinerary. We were all happy.
The highlights of Jordan were Petra, our desert “glamping” overnight, Mt. Nebo and the Dead Sea. Petra and the Dead Sea need no explanation. Mt. Nebo, where Moses saw the Promised Land, provided a spectacular view over the historic Jordan Valley. The desert overnight was beautiful, with the Wadi Rum quite the backdrop. Our host was a fine fellow, too.
CON: Our guide, Zena, on the Jordan portion was a problem. We arrived at Amman and were taken to our hotel. The company rep there essentially met us and dropped us. No guide. Zena arrived at the hotel and spent the time on her phone, something she did continually. On tour, she had a habit of snapping fingers to attract attention and gather the group. It did not sit well with many, harking back to grade school days. One couple was without their luggage after flight from Cairo to Amman, and it became a growing sore point when, after being found, delivery became a problem. Zena did not appear effective or empathetic. Finally, at Wadi Rum, the dam broke and her disorganization and apparent “attitude” caused a breakdown with some. After a heated parking lot “discussion” she threatened a tourist with the police and then quit the tour. It was out of hand. Our bus driver essentially took calming control at that point – thank goodness. The company replaced Zena with Nobile, and things took an immediate turn for the better! He spoke to each of us to understand the situation, laid out the itinerary, and kept us informed. Frankly, he saved the tour. (Later, in conversation, he said he thought we were all good people, and couldn’t understand the previous guide’s problems.)
Final Thoughts: Several among our tour noted that the need for a Jordan Pass was not sufficiently noted in the company’s materials. Some purchased on tour with the help of Ramez. Some, who joined us from another tour, ended up paying out of pocket at each Jordanian site and a visa fee. Many felt nickel-and-dimed by the separation of admission to sites and a tips pool surprised that they were not included in the tour price. Ramez handled all that well at our orientation meeting.
Hotels were adequate. Something tour companies need to understand is that ‘net access is very important in today’s world, particularly to keep in touch with home. Several hotels offered sketchy connections. (Also recognize the infrastructure shortcomings in some places.) At least these should be noted in the itinerary details.
Overall, the tour grades a “B”. We enjoyed ourselves while seeing a new part of the world and experiencing “bucket list” places and activities. Would we use Ex-Pat again? Several on the tour were long-time customers, saying they’d never experienced anything like our trip before. The answer is a firm “maybe”. It would depend on the itinerary and value. My advice is to read the itinerary closely, understanding that some of the sites you’ll see are not included in the price, and look for the extra charges unmentioned elsewhere. It all adds up.
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Thank you Hany, the driver and tour guide Ramez for an excellent tour
We enjoyed our Cario and Jordan tours
Hope to make another visit to your beautiful country
We had a fabulous time on our tour with Ramas and Egypt. Magnificent sightseeing! Unparalleled customer service. I felt so safe from the minute we met Ramas he made sure we were taken care of and ever…We had a fabulous time on our tour with Ramas and Egypt. Magnificent sightseeing! Unparalleled customer service. I felt so safe from the minute we met Ramas he made sure we were taken care of and every single regard. There was not an question he could not answer. Covid tests were easily obtained at the end of our trip. The cruise was phenomenal, unlike any cruise I have been in the Americas. It was so stunning to flow along the Nile and the serene landscape of the oasis. The cultural aspect of this trip was just as incredible as the thousand years old places and buildings which we visited. The art in Egypt is absolutely stunning and a walk through the bazaar was the perfect ending to our trip. We couldn't fathom how magnificent it was to see the sunrise and looks sore from a hot air balloon! And a Cleopatra spot at the Red Sea renewed all our senses and invigorated our mind for the journeys to come. I highly recommend this trip to anyone I know, it is one of the most momentous and life altering journeys which I have had the pleasure of being on. I cannot wait for my return to Egypt and the kind people.
Ramez is THE BEST. We loved our tour!! Everyone was super attentive, the attention we received was over the top. We were 12 people in our tour. The number was PERFECT. The communication before the tri…Ramez is THE BEST. We loved our tour!! Everyone was super attentive, the attention we received was over the top. We were 12 people in our tour. The number was PERFECT. The communication before the trip was amazing, all our questions were answered. We stayed in the following hotels:
In Cairo; the Oasis hotel pyramids
The Nile cruise: M/S Miriam
In Hurghada: Grand Seas hotel.
Really happy with the tour. The food was ok, don't expect a culinary experience. Get lots of cash for tipping, it's a poor country so you'll be doing some good :D. DO NOT MISS the abu simbel tour and hot air baloon experience!!!!
Very happy and satisfied with our tour. Sem Sem, our tour guide, went above and beyond. All the staff were very nice. The only thing I was not able to do was the hot air balloon. It got cancelled due …Very happy and satisfied with our tour. Sem Sem, our tour guide, went above and beyond. All the staff were very nice. The only thing I was not able to do was the hot air balloon. It got cancelled due to the weather.
We had the trip of a lifetime! It had always been a dream of mine to see all I could of ancient Egypt and this tour did exactly that. It was truly an adventure. Our tour guide, Ramis, was extremely kn…We had the trip of a lifetime! It had always been a dream of mine to see all I could of ancient Egypt and this tour did exactly that. It was truly an adventure. Our tour guide, Ramis, was extremely knowledgeable, funny, and great with timing. We had the right amount of time at each place and I feel like we received the best of all there was to see. By the end of the trip, all of our co-travelers had become like family. Definitely sign up for the extra sites and excursions, they are worth every penny. Honestly, out of all the other tours we saw along the way, our group was having the most fun! I highly recommend this trip to everyone.
Literally just arrived home after 40 hours of traveling home, have to say it was such an awesome vacation and Ramez was the best tour guide. He is very passionate about the subject of Egypt and he m…Literally just arrived home after 40 hours of traveling home, have to say it was such an awesome vacation and Ramez was the best tour guide. He is very passionate about the subject of Egypt and he makes others care about the subject as well by the time the tour is over. Highly recommend this tour and feel like I made a few lifelong friends along the way.
N
All I can say is WOW! what a wonderful faction with my tour guide Ramez. He is an expert in Egyptian history and I learned so much. He went above and beyond for our group making sure we were safe & ha…All I can say is WOW! what a wonderful faction with my tour guide Ramez. He is an expert in Egyptian history and I learned so much. He went above and beyond for our group making sure we were safe & had everything we needed on this trip. The planning was excellent and the you will see all the major highlights of Egypt. I would definitely recommend him and this company. Me and my family had a wonderful experience.
I just completed my second tour with timeless on same 10 day itinerary as I did 22 months ago. I was blown away by the expertise of the tour guides and in particular of ramez. Despite covid and a very…I just completed my second tour with timeless on same 10 day itinerary as I did 22 months ago. I was blown away by the expertise of the tour guides and in particular of ramez. Despite covid and a very small group of 4 the staff at timeless (kudos Sam!) Did a fantastic job of accommodating us in the very best way possible. We ended up on a Nile cruise for 4 nights instead of 3. The cruise was fantastic and the overall experience is simply the best value for money on earth!
Our tour guide Ramez was the best tour guide I have ever had. He was so knowledgeable about Egyptian history and the culture of Egypt.
The reason for good and not excellent is because of the Samra re…Our tour guide Ramez was the best tour guide I have ever had. He was so knowledgeable about Egyptian history and the culture of Egypt.
The reason for good and not excellent is because of the Samra resort we were booked to stay at in Hurghada. The food there was horrible and caused some in our group to have severe abdominal issues for days.
N
We had a memorable time in Egyot. Ramez our Egyptologist is the BEST! Very knowledgeable, helpful and accommodating. He went out of his way to ensure that we were comfortable and safe.
All the hotel…We had a memorable time in Egyot. Ramez our Egyptologist is the BEST! Very knowledgeable, helpful and accommodating. He went out of his way to ensure that we were comfortable and safe.
All the hotels except the Oasis hotel in Cairo were excellent. Oasis did not have facilities befitting a 4 star hotel, Housekeeping services were not up to the mark. This was the only disappointment in the otherwise exceptional tour.
Nandini Vikhe Patil
From start to finish this tour was very well organised and delivered. We were met by two Tourradar staff inside the airport in Cairo to assist us through the customs department and then onto the bus …From start to finish this tour was very well organised and delivered. We were met by two Tourradar staff inside the airport in Cairo to assist us through the customs department and then onto the bus to take us to the hotel where we met up with our experienced Travel Guide, Ramos (aka Ra Moza Zoza). The tours to each and every wonderful sight were full of detail and while I think I already knew a lot about ancient Egypt, Ramos was exceptional. Our cruise was the highlight, being able to relax and enjoy the varied scenery along the Nile. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone over 10 yrs old.
I had a wonderful time on this tour and was impressed with how well-run and efficient everything was. We saw SO MUCH. And though there were many early wake-up calls, I thought they were wholly worth i…I had a wonderful time on this tour and was impressed with how well-run and efficient everything was. We saw SO MUCH. And though there were many early wake-up calls, I thought they were wholly worth it to see what we saw. There were a number of times where we were the first/only groups at a temple or site, which is such a rare thing to find. Ramez was a fantastic guide - so knowledge and helpful with anything we asked about. He was fun and energetic and a delight to be around. For those wondering if they should use Timeless Tours, I highly recommend them and this tour specifically. Seeing 4 different regions of the country and so many monuments was amazing, and the Felucca overnight was definitely a highlight. It will be exhausting, but 100% worth it.
Things to note:
-Though the hotels are 4 and 5 stars in Egypt, they are more like 2/3 stars elsewhere. Still great for the price, but don't expect luxury
-I saw some reviews say the blankets on the felucca weren't very nice and I'm guessing they recently changed them, because the blankets we had were fluffy/soft and very warm and big. Was still cold in Dec on the felucca though, so I'd recommend bringing a hooded sweatshirt for your head/face
-My only gripe was the quality of the breakfast boxes we were given. It started out okay the hotel in Aswan, but swiftly went downhill. SO MUCH BREAD.
Best Best Best Best Tour Guide Ramez Emil, he’s a gentle giant, love brown sugar.
J
Ranezz was amazing if not for him we would not have had the best time.
P
Ramoz knew a lot about the archeological sites we saw and provided a lot of information we enjoyed learning. I’m grateful for his expertise in Egyptology and his dedication to our comfort and enjoyme…Ramoz knew a lot about the archeological sites we saw and provided a lot of information we enjoyed learning. I’m grateful for his expertise in Egyptology and his dedication to our comfort and enjoyment while on tour. A fabulous experience.
Ramen was absolutely amazing! One of the best tour guides I’ve ever had!
Best tour guide in Egypt@!
O
Ramez is the best, very knowledgeable and very helpful and kind
Had the most wonderful trip will never forget. Our tour guide Ra Moza was amazing his knowledge and passion for ancient Egypt was unbelievable. He bought our tour group together and we had the best ti…Had the most wonderful trip will never forget. Our tour guide Ra Moza was amazing his knowledge and passion for ancient Egypt was unbelievable. He bought our tour group together and we had the best time. Well done Ra Moza
K
Perfectly within budget and with great accommodation, service, and transport for witnessing some of the worst most important, iconic heritage sites. A decent amount of time was provided to absorb the …Perfectly within budget and with great accommodation, service, and transport for witnessing some of the worst most important, iconic heritage sites. A decent amount of time was provided to absorb the contemporary local culture too. Apart from the obvious highlights being the ancient buildings themselves, Ramez was the absolute standout.. he showed such a wealth of knowledge, true love for the history he shared, never got tired, always happy to accommodate any amount of curiosity directly relevant to the historical sites as well as Egypt in general. He's much more than a guide. He's a friend.
M
Ive been on a lot of tours but ive never seen a tour guide more passionate or informed about his country in such excitement and in great details. It was very impressive and he was so nice and caring t…Ive been on a lot of tours but ive never seen a tour guide more passionate or informed about his country in such excitement and in great details. It was very impressive and he was so nice and caring towards us and accommodating. He was the best tour guide ive ever had and would travel with him again. He definitely deserves this award in evey aspect.
This was TRUELY amazing, the whole package was so great I can not express enough how much fun this was, and I had the best time of my life❤️ on this tour, from meeting soMe pretty terrific people I n…This was TRUELY amazing, the whole package was so great I can not express enough how much fun this was, and I had the best time of my life❤️ on this tour, from meeting soMe pretty terrific people I now call friends to a guide that not only new his heritage but you could feel his passion for his country as he spoke. The bus drivers always kept their eye on you to make sure coming back to the bus you were going the right way
J
His warm and hospitality made me feel at ease and home throughout the tour. He is knowledgeable and passionate about his country and culture. Yes, he is more than a tour guide, he is a friend.
J
An excellent adventure in a fascinating country. Ramez, our guide was very knowledgeable, and gave lots of tips and hints about the local culture. A very patient and all around great guy! I felt sa…An excellent adventure in a fascinating country. Ramez, our guide was very knowledgeable, and gave lots of tips and hints about the local culture. A very patient and all around great guy! I felt safe in this country that has had some challenges in the past. I'm happy to see that it is making a comeback. Egypt was a dream come true!
M
Ramez was an incredible guide. His knowledge and passion for all things Egypt shined through our entire tour. We had SO much fun on this trip and became lifelong friends with everyone else in our grou…Ramez was an incredible guide. His knowledge and passion for all things Egypt shined through our entire tour. We had SO much fun on this trip and became lifelong friends with everyone else in our group. I can’t recommend Ramez enough!
B
One of the best tours I have ever been. Would recommend to anyone travelling to Egypt. The guides were as exceptional as the sites we visited.
T
Just need WiFi on the trip
N
Ramez made the tour experience an unforgettable one. Would tour with him again.
F
Very Knowledgeable Tour Leader, always taking care of us. He knows very well his job and very passionate of it. Love the itinerary. Everything was organized.
I saw everytging i really wanted to see, and our guide was amazing.
J
Very good Romez(tour guide) was very knowledgable.
D
Ramez was absolutely wonderful! Extremely knowledgeable and truly passionate about his job and history. He kept everyone happy and safe at all times. I could not have asked for a better experience! I …Ramez was absolutely wonderful! Extremely knowledgeable and truly passionate about his job and history. He kept everyone happy and safe at all times. I could not have asked for a better experience! I have recommended this company and Ramez as a guide to several friends, family, and co-workers.
T
Raz made the trip. Very informative and truly cared. Was always on time and one of the best guides I ever had.
D
Ramen made sure this trip was great. Appreciate everything he did for me and the group. Very knowledge and will make sure you get the time you need to take pics and explore. Cool dude.
Ramez was a. Very informative tour guide and made sure everyone was doing well and comfortable in his own home country. Thank you for the wonderful experience. Egypt forever remains a beautiful place …Ramez was a. Very informative tour guide and made sure everyone was doing well and comfortable in his own home country. Thank you for the wonderful experience. Egypt forever remains a beautiful place because of your guidance!
L
Ramez was knowledgeable, engaging, responsive and attentive to our needs.
N
Ramen was very informative on any subject that was asked of him. I felt safe the entire trip. Would highly recommend this tour.
Y
Amazing tour guide.. very knowledgeable and friendly!! Definitely deserves it.. would recommend at all cost.. one of the best guides
B
We absolutely loved the tour! It was once in a lifetime experience for us and our tour guide Ramez made it extra special! Our two kids still talk about Ramez and want to come back just to have fun wit…We absolutely loved the tour! It was once in a lifetime experience for us and our tour guide Ramez made it extra special! Our two kids still talk about Ramez and want to come back just to have fun with him again! He deserves to be the tour guide of the year!!
B
Ramez rocks! I was involved in an incident before my tour started that made me very uneasy in Egypt but Ramez as well as other Timeless Tours staff went out of their way to make sure that I felt comfo…Ramez rocks! I was involved in an incident before my tour started that made me very uneasy in Egypt but Ramez as well as other Timeless Tours staff went out of their way to make sure that I felt comfortable and had a good time. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience because of their exceptional service.
J
S
What made the tour was the group we travelled with and our fantastic tour guide Ramez!
Best guide we ever had, and we have travel a lot!
S
Ramez is the best!! He goes into details with the historical aspect of all the sites and temples. I understand sometime people think its too indepth and just want to take their pics and go. But it's b…Ramez is the best!! He goes into details with the historical aspect of all the sites and temples. I understand sometime people think its too indepth and just want to take their pics and go. But it's better to have more than less, you wouldn't want a tour guide just point and say here we are and that's it. He dedicated his time to ensure everyone is taken care of. Not being hustled at if doesn't want to be.
We had a fab time. Egypt is amazing and so the tour was bcz of good time management and the tour team really work hard to organized. Loved it. The people are lovely and hardworking.
R
Awesome itinerary and awesome tour guide in Ramez.
M
We love the tour because of our best tour guide who gave us a very good narrative of every site we visited ....very knowledgeable , respectful , approachable ....
It was a trip of a lifetime and Ramoza was excellent and very knowledgeable
We love you Ramez! ;)
Excepcional guide, with extensive historical knowledge, always very accomodating, and concerned about everyone's wellbeing.
A
Ramez was brilliant
Z
The tour was brilliant!
K
What an amazing experience! The tour was extensive - definitely feel I got my money’s worth. What really made everything special, though, was our tour guide, Ramez. He made the tour feel like we were …What an amazing experience! The tour was extensive - definitely feel I got my money’s worth. What really made everything special, though, was our tour guide, Ramez. He made the tour feel like we were traveling in a group of friends and I know he went out of his way to be available, helpful, and make sure we were comfortable.
Ramez was an amazing tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and made sure everyone was enjoying there time. I’m so glad he was my tour guide. He is definitely a jewel.
E
Rames is the best!!! His love for him country is absolutely palpable. He’s personable, fun and very aware of the safety and well-being of those under his charge. I really enjoyed all of the history he…Rames is the best!!! His love for him country is absolutely palpable. He’s personable, fun and very aware of the safety and well-being of those under his charge. I really enjoyed all of the history he shared with us, especially on interpreting the carvings in the temples we saw.
J
Five star with Ramoz
A
Ramez is an exceptional human being and fantastic tour guide. He is very knowledgeable and is very passionate about Egypt and its history. He is an asset to the tourism industry. He made me feel safe …Ramez is an exceptional human being and fantastic tour guide. He is very knowledgeable and is very passionate about Egypt and its history. He is an asset to the tourism industry. He made me feel safe and well taken care of. I feel very fortunate to have had him as our guide, I’m sure the others, on the tour felt the same.
M
This tour was amazing! Super tiring but well worth it honestly. Ramez was so knowledgeable and you could tell he really loved his job and Egypt in general which made it even more interesting.
J
We had an amazing experience across Egypt and loved our tours with Ramez. He is friendly, funny, and knows his history!
A
Excellent tour guide and excellent country. Ramez was the best!
Ramez is the best guide ever! He made our tour exceptional! He is knowledgeable and has a great way of making sure that everyone is having a great time in Egypt! I will request him as my guide when I …Ramez is the best guide ever! He made our tour exceptional! He is knowledgeable and has a great way of making sure that everyone is having a great time in Egypt! I will request him as my guide when I go to Egypt again!
M
Pretty awesome tour more than I expected. Ramez is very good at what he does. He was involved with the whole process. His enthusiasm for what he does is engaging!
A
Ramez was very fun, knowledgeable, caring & personable guide. We loved the fact that we could experience River cruise and all inclusive resort on this trip. We felt 100% safe with Ramez❤
S
Very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Egypt
P
Excellent tour guide
Super tour guide. Learned so much but also fun & adventurous
Ramez was amazing, we got extremely lucky to get him as tour guide!! He speaks with such passion and insight about the places we were visiting, making it a magical experience for me! He is a 5 star to…Ramez was amazing, we got extremely lucky to get him as tour guide!! He speaks with such passion and insight about the places we were visiting, making it a magical experience for me! He is a 5 star tour guide, he made my trip an absolute fabulous trip! Thank you!!!
G
A
Ramez was simply the best! I've recommended Timeless tours and Tourradar to my friends precisely since it was such an amazingly well-managed tour.
It was such a pleasure to have Ramas as our guide. To see the pure and raw passion he has for his country is heartwarming! The knowledge and love for his job was clearly evident, and our safety and ou…It was such a pleasure to have Ramas as our guide. To see the pure and raw passion he has for his country is heartwarming! The knowledge and love for his job was clearly evident, and our safety and our well-being was extremely important to him. I would go back in a heartbeat with Ramez as my guide!
M
I love everything but my tour guide Ra Moza Zoza was always helpful and very knowledgeable. The best! I love Egypt!
R
Had a fantastic time thanks to Ramez who kept us on track and energized for the days events. Saw so much of EGYPT. I would recommend it to every adventurous soul.
V
We traveled as a family of 4 with 2 small children with 10 & 7. This trip was supposed to be the birthday present for our 10-year-old. We are also vegetarians i.e. we don’t eat fish, meat or chicken. …We traveled as a family of 4 with 2 small children with 10 & 7. This trip was supposed to be the birthday present for our 10-year-old. We are also vegetarians i.e. we don’t eat fish, meat or chicken.
This is going to be a long review. So, sit down with a cup of coffee and read on!!
Quick summary:
The trip was fantastic! All 4 of us really enjoyed the trip (both Egypt & Jordan portions) and we would highly recommend it to everybody! The trip was definitely hectic and very packed, especially the Egypt portion. The cruise was awesome! We saw 2 wonders of the world, experienced new cultures and met some amazing people. We felt very safe through the tour. There were definitely a few things that could be improved on, but we would definitely give 5 of 5 rating. The tour guide during Egypt portion was Ramez. He was fantastic. My kids think that he was the best part of the trip! The guide for Jordan was Mr. Amjad. He was also very good. We were very lucky to find amazing and friendly people in our group. Within a couple of days, it felt as if we were going on a tour with old friends and not strangers. I think that new friendships really added another dimension to the entire tour.
Pre-trip prep work: My main concerns were that we were vegetarians and my kids are young. I wasn’t sure if this trip was the right fit for us. Response to queries with Hany via Tourradar was very prompt. Hany answered all my questions and provided guidance when needed. He recommended the 5* Cruise over the Felucca cruise, also offered by Timeless. That was the right choice for us as the cruise was a hit with my family. He also recommended us to upgrade to flight from Cairo to Aswan and it was the right recommendation.
My only concern here was that I didn’t really have a choice of hotels as they were all chosen by Timeless, but I guess that is how things work in a guided tour.
Day 1: Landing in Cairo. We had a rep who came to receive us at the airport (inside the terminal). He guided us through the customs pretty quickly, and we drove to the hotel (The Oasis), which was 1 hr drive from the airport. We were allocated connecting rooms, which was very nice. The rooms were Ok. The bathtubs leaked and there was water outside the tub after every shower. We had a quick briefing with Ramez and we were off to bed.
Day 2: We had a really early start. The breakfast was good. There were enough vegetarian options in the buffet. The pyramids were awesome! Ramez did a fantastic job explaining the history and setting the proper context. Based on recommendation from review and from Hany, we had upgraded to a flight to Aswan. Totally worth it. Really recommend that upgrade as opposed to taking a 12-14 hr bus ride to Aswan.
Day 3: Got up early again to take the morning flight to Aswan. Visited the beautiful Philae temple. We also checked into our 5* cruise. Again, we had opted for the 5* cruise as opposed to the Felucca (which is a different package). The kids loved the cruise. Our rooms were clean, and the A/C worked really well. The food options were pretty good even for vegetarians.
Day 4: We opted for the optional trip to Abu Simbel, which is totally worth it! But this meant another early morning start. An added bonus of the early start was the stop to catch the sunrise over Sahara Desert. In my opinion, it was definitely one of the highlights of the trip. Even my sleepy (& grouchy) children were blown away by the visuals. They were totally into it. Highly recommend it! We came back to the cruise for lunch and some relaxation. Spending the evening/ night at the top deck of the cruise while sailing on the Nile was very relaxing. After dinner , our family spent a couple of hours enjoying the cool breeze and star gazing after a long hot day of sightseeing.
Day 5 & Day 6: We continued to enjoy visiting the tourist places in Luxor and Valley of the Kings. The days were fairly hot. We recommend plenty of sunscreen and water! The kids were hot but there was enough novelty in all the sights that it even engaged the 7 & 10 year old, and that is high praise! We skipped the trip to Edfu to give the children a chance to sleep-in for the day and enjoy the cruise. They had a relaxing day at the pool on the cruise. The A/C bus to Hurghada was Ok.
Overall, the cruise was amazing and definitely a highlight for the children (and us too). Note that the brochure says 5* cruise. It means 5* Egyptian and not 5* US or EU standards. The rooms were clean, and the service was very good but they are closer to a 3* in US or EU. Set expectations accordingly.
Day 7: At Hurghada, we are put up at The 3 Corners Resort (as we had small children). The rest of the group was put up at The Caves (a 16+ only resort). Our rooms were Ok. The buffet has enough variety to provide options, but the overall quality and taste of food was lower than the cruise. We opted to go snorkeling and scuba diving. Initially, 3 of us (my wife, my 10 yr old and I) opted for diving. However, only I ended up scuba diving. We ended up paying for all of us as they had to plan for equipment etc. Our yacht took us to 2 different locations for snorkeling/ diving on the Red Sea. It was a beautiful perfect day on the yacht and the water was brilliant shade of blue. Overall, the kids really enjoyed the snorkeling. It was my 1st scuba diving experience (I don’t know how to swim). I really enjoyed the dive. We only drove to 6m depth to see the corals and the school of fish swimming by. We were disappointed with the menu options for vegetarians.
Another annoying that about snorkeling and diving locations was that our yacht was anchored there with 10-15 other yachts doing the same things. As such, we didn’t really see too many fishes there due to all the human traffic in that area.
Day 8: We took an early bus to Cairo and spent the day doing a quick city Tour. I was disappointed with the Cairo museum. After looking at all the various sights and monuments in Giza, Luxor etc, I was expecting more from the museum. The treasure of King Tut was good but the museum itself is quite small. I enjoyed the Egyptian exhibit at the Louvre more (but that’s another story). I am expecting that the Egyptian museum experience would be much improved after the opening of their new (& the world’s largest) museum. After the museum visit, we only had 1 to 1.5 hrs at the Cairo Khan El Khalili market. We didn’t really buy any souvenirs at any of the other places, as we were planning to do all our shopping at this market. One of the changes that we would recommend to the overall itinerary would to allow more time at this market.
A quick note about our hotel at Cairo (The Oasis). We stayed here on both occasions (on our arrival in Cairo and on our return). The rooms were Ok, the bathtub leaked in both our rooms. The A/C worked well. The breakfast buffet had enough variety to cover vegetarian’s requirements also. However, at dinner the service at the restaurant was terrible. They were very slow to take the orders, messed up our orders on both times we ate there and there was a general apathy towards customers. We were planning to order desserts on both nights as a reward to kids for good behavior during the grueling day, but our waiter brought our bill with asking us for dessert. We were already so tired and put off by the service that we didn’t order dessert on both nights. Everybody on our tour also complained about the service there.
Security – Throughout our tour, we felt very safe. There was a visible presence of armed military forces at all the places that we visited. There were checkpoints along all the highways we traveled at every 30 – 45 mins. We even had an armed security man travel with us from Hurghada to Cairo. All this very visible security definitely means that there may be cause for concern. However, I would reiterate that we felt very safe through out the tour. I got several messages on WhatsApp about protests in Cairo and security concerns from friends and family. We didn’t see anything on our trip.
A quick note about Ramez, our tour guide for the Egypt portion. He was absolutely phenomenal! Our group had 2 small kids (ours) and a person on wheelchair. Somehow, he was able to help all 23 of us, engage of us at a personal level and still keep the tour on track. The highest compliment that we can give him is that both our kids rate Ramez as the BEST thing about their trip to Egypt & Jordan. He was rated higher than the 2 wonders of the world, snorkeling, amazing food, the cruise and a whole bunch of other things on their favorites’ list. He was knowledgeable, funny, engaging and took great care of the entire group. I would highly recommend him for anybody planning to visit Egypt.
Day 9 & 10: Dahab – We took a flight from Cairo to Sharm al-Sheik airport and then a bus to Dahab. The bus driver didn’t have the necessary documents and wasn’t allowed by the security towards Dahab. We had to wait for 90 mins until the driver was able to get the necessary papers and clearance to allow us to move-on to Dahab. At some level, we are quite glad that they take security quite seriously.
We stayed at Jimmy’s Hotel. The hotel was good, they had internet, which was awesome! The breakfast wasn’t a buffet like everywhere else. We had to order, and the chef would prepare what we ordered. In our case, it was veg-omelet for the 2 days we stayed there. For us, Dahab was an unexpected gem. We had a chance to relax by the Red Sea and enjoy the quiet, laid back beach town of Dahab. The kids enjoyed the pool and my wife & I enjoyed the cool evening breeze and strolling down the local marketplace. Another big plus for Dahab was that the locals were not in-your-face with their wares during shopping. We loved the facts that we didn’t have to constantly fight off hawkers pushing and selling stuff to us. We had to endure this nuisance at every other place in Egypt and quite frankly we might have bought a few more souvenirs at other places if they weren’t so aggressive! There were many options for food in Dahab. We ate at Namaste (an Indian restaurant) and at Yum Yum (a Vegan food place). Both were pretty good. All in all, Dahab was a exactly the slow beach town that we needed to break from the hectic pace of the Egypt portion of the tour.
Snorkeling and Diving were also options at Dahab that we didn’t opt for. However, the people who went snorkeling seemed to have a great time there.
Some additional comments – my recommendation is to use convert your currency into Egyptian pounds (as opposed to USD or GBP or Euros). This way you have smaller notes when you bargain with vendors. $1 USD or GBP or Euros may be too big of increments to bargain in. Rule of thumb is that you should get at least 50% discount to their initial asking price. As I understand it, the vendors have priced everything expecting price haggling. Be prepared to walk away and don’t be swayed by their “acting” or display of strong emotions. The bus driver (of our tour) was selling water bottles at very competitive prices. I recommend buying from him.
Apart from the places mentioned in the tour itinerary, we are visited a perfume shop, a papyrus shop and an alabaster shop as part of the guided tour. We ended up buying something in all 3 places but surely, we could have used this time a little better. The saving grace was that all 3 places had working & clean bathrooms and air conditioning.
Day 11 & 12: We took the ferry from Nuweiba (in Egypt) to Aqaba (Jordan). The ride was Ok. The bathrooms on the ferry were terrible! Please plan on NOT using the bathrooms on the ferry. I think the ladies’ bathrooms were in a slightly better condition but the mens’ were just terrible.
There was a little excitement on arrival at the Aqaba port in Jordan. The Jordanian customs wanted us to contact our tour guide. However, we didn’t have his contact. We were told that he would be waiting for us outside (& he was). The Jordanian customs officer refused to let us out without our guide. We had to contact Hany, who contacted Amjad (our guide), who then came in and get the paperwork completed. We spent ~45 to 60 mins at the customs sorting all this out.
After a 2 hr bus ride from Aqaba, we arrived at the Hasan Zawaid Camp. As soon as we landed, we went for dinner. The food was pretty good. Another unexpected gem was the optional star gazing tour offered by the nearby observatory (J.D 17 per person). This was truly an unexpected bonus as I have been planning to take my kids to dark spots in the US to look at the stars and see the Milky Way. During the tour, we saw Jupiter, Saturn, Andromeda Galaxy, star cluster and binary star system via the telescopes. We also had a quick tutorial on the visible planets and constellations in the sky. We also had a chance to see the Milky Way in the clear desert sky. My children were super happy & excited about this experience. We came back to the camp around 11:30 pm and discovered that our rooms were not quite yet finished construction! We didn’t really pay much attention when put down our bags and walked out to have dinner. In our rooms, we had beds and working A/C but not much else. No mirrors in either rooms and the bathroom was not yet finished in 1 of them. I found another open room to shower for that night. It was not ideal, but we managed.
The next morning, we had a chance to go on a 2 hr Jeep ride to enjoy the desert experience. Then, we took a bus ride to arrive at Petra. Peta definitely lived up to the billing. Overall, we had a really good experience. We stayed at Edom hotel. The breakfast there was pretty disappointing.
Days 13 & 14: After Petra, we spent a day looking at some of the other attractions in Jordan like Kerak Castle and Mt. Nebo. We got 2 hours to spend at floating around in Dead Sea. My wife put on the mud mask and went floating in the Dead Sea. She really enjoyed the experience. My kids had a blast in the pool. Dead Sea is definitely a unique experience and I highly recommend it.
We stayed at Meneur Hotel in Amman. The breakfast was Ok. There was a wedding in our hotel on both the nights we stayed there. This meant that there was loud music playing pretty much throughout the night that we could hear clearly in our rooms. The Amman city was pretty good. Finding ancient Roman ruins in Jordan was quite astonishing for me. We were back in our hotels by 1:30 pm. A recommendation would be to add some time for some local shopping to itinerary. There was definitely time enough for that.
Our guide Amjad did a really good job of explaining the history of Jordan, the current socio-political situation in Jordan. Our group was constantly asking him questions throughout our trip and he answered all of them patiently.
Some general comments on Jordan portion of our trip – Tourradar had some unfavorable comments about interactions with Jordanians. During our 4 days trip, all our interactions with local merchants and other vendors was quite good. We found the locals to be quite friendly and approachable. They were quite willing to help us. I guess your mileage may vary. There were planned protests (a teachers’ union strike in its 3 or 4 week) in Amman. Amjad made sure to plan the route around the strike location. We always felt safe. We didn’t have any security concerns.
Jordan is definitely more expensive than Egypt. So, please plan & budget accordingly. Also, we found that the vendors are not aggressive and in-your-face at Petra as they were in most places in Egypt. You still need to bargain.
Another annoying that we were not prepared for was the incessant smoking everywhere you went. Living in the US, we don’t expect to breathe 2nd hand smoke in too many places. However, during the entire tour (Egypt & Jordan), it felt as if we were constantly breathing in 2nd hand smoke. There was always somebody in our group or other smoking around us. Even my children commented on how much everybody was smoking. When I was doing laundry of the clothes after coming back to the US, I noticed that many of our clothes still smelled of 2nd hand smoke!
There were also a lot of comments about taking a bug spray with you. We didn’t really encounter any bugs, except maybe an occasional fly in Egypt. There were definitely lot more flies in Jordan but we didn’t have other bugs like mosquitoes. Your mileage may vary. We also took some flushable wet wipes. We definitely ended up using them during our trip, but not as much as we had originally planned for. I also highly recommend carrying medicine for upset stomach. Given all the traveling and packed schedule, you will need it.
All in all, as mentioned in the summary above, Timeless definitely did a phenomenal job of managing the tour. Egypt and Jordan are truly great places to visit. The people are very friendly and warm. I highly recommend both these countries on your next travel destinations list!
This was an excellent tour. Ramez was a great guide and kept us moving with a jam packed itinerary. Great value, fun and I learned some new things. Expat took care of us. There was new stuff every day…This was an excellent tour. Ramez was a great guide and kept us moving with a jam packed itinerary. Great value, fun and I learned some new things. Expat took care of us. There was new stuff every day.
Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Truly amazing experience! The tour included many great Egyptian wonders, and the additional optional excursions were definitely worth the money! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, and kept the g…Truly amazing experience! The tour included many great Egyptian wonders, and the additional optional excursions were definitely worth the money! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, and kept the group entertained and well-organized. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to take a solo trip to Egypt.
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I fulfilled a lifelong dream of visiting Egypt, and took this tour for my 20th birthday. It was the most incredible experience, and honestly it was all because of our guide Ramez. The passion for the …I fulfilled a lifelong dream of visiting Egypt, and took this tour for my 20th birthday. It was the most incredible experience, and honestly it was all because of our guide Ramez. The passion for the history of his beautiful country & his charisma were what made the trip. He would answer any question you wondered; even on his night off when we joined him at a pub for dinner he continued to share his knowledge with us. He’s super thoughtful, he gifted me a beautiful alabaster candleholder for my birthday! Honestly acquired a friend out of a guide. The tour itself is well structured and hits everything you could want in the short amount of time that is two weeks in Egypt. They also helped me present my student ID at all monuments to get 50% off the entry fees. Highly recommend the Abu Simbel extra excursion, that was surreal. Also, the felucca experience was a dream. Such delicious food that also catered for vegetarians, a magical bonfire on the banks of the nile & sleeping onboard was really fun. And, whilst I was hesitant about the two nights in the resort (I’m not one for resorts), it was so lovely to wind down after almost two weeks of early mornings and powering through the country. Highly recommend this tour if you need to see Egypt in a short amount of time, want safety of travel on a first-time visit, incredible value for money, and a wealth of Egyptology knowledge at your fingertips (if you get Ramez as your guide you won the lottery!).
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Overall I had a great experience with the Nile Felucca Adventure. The itinerary is pretty tough and packed but the sites were worth it. There were a few hotels that were in isolated locations which …Overall I had a great experience with the Nile Felucca Adventure. The itinerary is pretty tough and packed but the sites were worth it. There were a few hotels that were in isolated locations which made finding some restaurants and doing self exploration difficult though.
However, our guide Ramez was extremely excellent. You could really tell he's passionate and extremely knowledgeable about Egyptian history. He also really went out of his way to accommodate the group and myself. During the tour when we flew from Cairo to Aswan, there was an issue with my plane ticket causing me to get separated from the group and making me miss a half day of touring temples. Both timeless tours and our guide Ramez went above and beyond to accommodate for my lost time. The tour company gave me a complimentary excursion and Ramez brought the entire group to an extra destination. This was much more than I expected both from timeless tours and Ramez. I highly recommend both!
This has been my favorite bus tour by far! What made this trip so amazing was our tour guide, Ramez. He was amazinggggg! He was outgoing, organized, and REALLY knew his stuff. You can tell that he is …This has been my favorite bus tour by far! What made this trip so amazing was our tour guide, Ramez. He was amazinggggg! He was outgoing, organized, and REALLY knew his stuff. You can tell that he is very passionate about what he does for a living. Any questions I had, he answered. I never once felt unsafe on this tour.
The itinerary was packed with sights and excursions.
I highly recommend the felucca ride. It was the highlight of the trip for me.
Thank you Timeless Tour / Expat Explore for a memorable once in a life time experience
H
What a fantastic time we had. Ramez was so excellent. A guide that is so knowledgeable. You can tell he loves and enjoys the history of Egypt. Highly recommend Ramez if you choose the Nile Adventure t…What a fantastic time we had. Ramez was so excellent. A guide that is so knowledgeable. You can tell he loves and enjoys the history of Egypt. Highly recommend Ramez if you choose the Nile Adventure tour.
Felucca boat was awesome. Swim in the Nile, relaxing boat ride and awesome view on the sunset. You spend the night on the boat.
You see all the sites and Ramez tells you stories and history.
Almost breakfast meals are included but be prepared to get lunch and dinner. On the longer rides to different cities the bus does stop for snacks and bathroom breaks.
Loved the tour and Egypt. Had the best time with my family and new friends we made on the bus tour.
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Ramez/Ra Moza was a great guide. He made sure we understand the daily plans. He was very knowledgeable of all the places we visit. He went out his way to make sure everyone on the trip was good. Easy …Ramez/Ra Moza was a great guide. He made sure we understand the daily plans. He was very knowledgeable of all the places we visit. He went out his way to make sure everyone on the trip was good. Easy to talk too and deal with. If you get him you will be in great hands.
Absolutely fantastic itinerary, very well organized, affordable with acommodation beyond expectations. We were leaded by our Super guide Ramez who is very passionate with a deep knowledge about his ho…Absolutely fantastic itinerary, very well organized, affordable with acommodation beyond expectations. We were leaded by our Super guide Ramez who is very passionate with a deep knowledge about his home country and was always kind and attentive to each and everyone's needs. Thank you Ramez for making this egyptian adventure a trip of a lifetime.
We had the most amazing experience on this trip! The itinerary was jam packed but it was totally worth it. We met awesome people from all over the world and made incredible memories. We were so lucky …We had the most amazing experience on this trip! The itinerary was jam packed but it was totally worth it. We met awesome people from all over the world and made incredible memories. We were so lucky to get Ramez because he was so passionate and knowledgeable about ancient Egyptian culture. We learned so much from him and he went out of his way to take us to places when we needed money, food, or a tattoo place
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This trip is a great value for the amount of days and all that is included. My wife and I went together on this tour and we were so pleased when we only had 5 other people on this tour with us. It was…This trip is a great value for the amount of days and all that is included. My wife and I went together on this tour and we were so pleased when we only had 5 other people on this tour with us. It was nice not having to wait around for so many people throughout the tour and we really got to know the other people too. I am not sure if this is how this tour always is, but for our dates we only had 7 of us. Our guide, Ramez, was so enthusiastic and informative and we felt like we got a good break down of a long history at each site we visited. The tour covered a lot of different sites in many cities. The temples, pyramids, museums, and tombs were all so amazing. You will have to pay the entry fees up front for the tour plus extra excursion costs... this is mentioned in the tour online. We really enjoyed the tour itself and felt like we got a great feel for Egypt's history and culture. There were a few things that we didn't love. Unfortunately, our hot air balloon ride was cancelled which we were really looking forward to. This what out of the hands of the tour company and had to do with the hot air balloon company (we were told) and we got our money back. It was still unfortunate though. The extra excursion to Abu Simbel (which was an awesome monument that you must see) was $90 US or $120 for us Canadians. We found this was not a good value because the entry ticket to the monument itself was less than $20. Essentially we paid $100 each to ride a bus that had no A/C at the back (I was droipping sweat). No extras were included such as lunch. So this is a really expensive excursion for what you get but the Abu Simbel monuments were amazing. The other thing we did not like was that our guide Ramez started another tour 7 or 8 days into our 10 days and we had a new tour guide for the 9th day and we essentially didn't see him the day before or after. We liked our guide Ramez and felt the change threw us (including our other tour mates) off.
Overall, the trip was fabulous and we felt like we learned a lot and had a lot of fun!!
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Overall the Timeless Tour Egypt & Jordan was great. Ramez, our tour guide within Egypt, was always very accomodating and was full of information about all places visited. The only part of the Egypt to…Overall the Timeless Tour Egypt & Jordan was great. Ramez, our tour guide within Egypt, was always very accomodating and was full of information about all places visited. The only part of the Egypt tour I would of changed would of been to have taken the flight to Aswan over the bus ride, as it was quiet a long drive. I would also suggest the tour opt for 1 more day in Cairo to explore more of the city and 1 less day in Doha.
The Jordan part of the tour felt a little less structured, being handed over from coach driver to coach driver. We were however lucky to get the amazing Yamen for 2 days who went above and beyond ensuring we got to enjoy the best of what Jordan has to offer.
Shout out to both Ramez & Yamen for making the experience within these countries unforgettable.
J
Ramen was an AMAZING guide! We could tell he actually cared about the information he was giving you and about Egypt’s history. He seemed genuine during the entire tour rather than burnt out because of…Ramen was an AMAZING guide! We could tell he actually cared about the information he was giving you and about Egypt’s history. He seemed genuine during the entire tour rather than burnt out because of how many times he had done it before. He was so nice and really made the trip great for my sisters and me. The tour gave us a great taste of Egypt and had an authentic feel that we really appreciated. I would definitely recommend!
Ramez was such a good tour guide! He’s very knowledgeable and able to answer any questions thrown at him. We all got a long with him very well!!!!
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Once in a lifetime, do this tour! Jam packed with history, sites, and information!
We were lucky enough to be paired up with Ramez as our Egyptologist/guide. He has so much information to share, th…Once in a lifetime, do this tour! Jam packed with history, sites, and information!
We were lucky enough to be paired up with Ramez as our Egyptologist/guide. He has so much information to share, the patience of a saint, and the 2 best qualities: he's very passionate about what he does, as well as the best advocate for his clients. Want to do something on the side? Ask Ramez. Need more info on something? Ask Ramez. Forgot a souvenir at a hotel you left 2 days ago and hours away? Ask Ramez. Vendor taking advantage of you and you don't know it? Watch out, here comes Ramez!
We saw and did so much, at such a great price point. Yes the days are long, and there's a lot of travel, but we beat the crowds, and more importantly, the heat in most cases. Optional activities we opted for: Alexandria, Abu Simbel, SCUBA in the Red Sea and the traditional Nubian dinner.
Recommendations: bring good bug spray and use it. Also a good travel pillow.
Experience Egypt & Jordan – 5* Cruise
I just want to tell that I got way more than I expected on this Tour! But my review will be divided in two, since we got one company in Egypt, and another in Jord…Experience Egypt & Jordan – 5* Cruise
I just want to tell that I got way more than I expected on this Tour! But my review will be divided in two, since we got one company in Egypt, and another in Jordan.
Timeless Tours in Egypt
Since the moment we arrived at Cairo Airport the attention of everyone involved with the company was excellent.
I recommend to do the extra activity of Dashur and Memphis: here you get to see the Bend and the Red pyramid, and the one from Alexandria.
About internet: I recommend to buy a sim card the moment you arrive to Cairo Airport, the wifi at the hotels its very bad! I payed 9,50 euro for 20 GB at Orange.
About gifts: If you want to take souvenirs, always keep 1 U$... its easy and you can buy a lot with that.
About Money: I found a few places few credit card works... so always have cash! I could get money from ATM with my credit card, so that was great.
About the Cruise: The people that went with the Feluca they were happy about the experience. They only sleep there one night, but was enough to be eaten by the mosquitos. We spent 3 nights at the Cruise... and I can say that it was an amazing experience. The rooms were nice, we even made laundry. The food was good. And the service was amazing (we had some problems with the water and the toilet, and they fixed it very fast). And the best part: it had a pool at the top!
About the Extras: For the ones that are having doubts about taking the flight to Asuan or taking the flight... I really recommend the flight! The guys that took the bus arrived super tired! I also recommend to the Hot Air Ballon flight... it was just amazing! And also Abu Simbel; it was far, but really worth it. Also the Diving in Dahab was something amazing to do!
About schedules: I would love to have from the company the day we start with the tour, not only the places we will visit, but also the times we need to wake up! I know that can change... but i would be nice to have an approximate time for the trip.
About the guide: I have only nice things to say about Ramez, he told us everything we needed to know: how to deal with sellers on the street, how to bargain, and what to know about the culture in general in Egypt... and of course about history!
About Extras 2: It would be also nice to have a list (from the moment you buy the tour) about the extras on the sited: that in the valley of the kings you need to pay 300 LE to take pictures, 250 LE to enter Tutankamon´s Tomb, etc. So we can decide before hand and we can plan better our budget.
"Second company ?"
Egypt: I never knew the name of the company in Jordan. Since all the people that was with us on the trip only booked Egypt, in Jordan it was left only my brother and me. The day the other tour finished we were on our own. we had to fly alone till Sharm El Sheik, were a car was waiting for us, and took us to Dahab. There we were staying at Jimmys Hotel. He was super nice, and offered us a day of snorkel at the famous spots, like the blue hole.
And from Dahab we took the ferry alone till Aqaba.
Jordan
We didn't had a tour guide, we had a driver, on a private car, with WiFi
It would be also good to tell the people that if you arrive to Jordan with a Ferry to Aqaba, you don't need a Visa!
People can buy the famous "Jordan Pass" (which no one mentioned it when i booked the tour), that includes the Visa and the entrance to all the sites in Jordan... but since we did'`t had to pay Visa... I don't think its worth it.
The time we spent in Wadi Rum was amazing!!!! simply amazing... we stayed at a camp called "Wadi Rum Family Camp". The food, the service... everything was perfect, except the toilet (they had those toilets which are wholes on the ground). The owner of the camp the next morning took us on a 4X4 trip, and was amazing.
Petra was amazing. The company payed us a guide to take us inside... and after the explanation, we were on our own.
The experience on the Dead Sea was amazing. They took us to a "Beach Club". The lunch was included, and then we went to the sea... and then the rest of the time at the pool. The only bad thing is that the driver made is leave at 16:00... to arrive at Amman at around 17:00... and there was nothing to do at the hotel!!! So, why leave so early from the pool????????!!!!!!!!
The last day in Amman was a total waste if time... the tour only lasted 2 hours, and we were again back at the hotel at 14:00... and nothing to do!!!!! So again, it would've been nice to know before hand that the tour was ending at 14:00... and maybe I can plan better (maybe leave that same day in the afternoon)
In Jordan you can pay with credit card in most places, and wifi is easy to find.
It's important to tell people that Jordan is way more expensive than Egypt (or even more expensive than some european counties) 1 JD is equal to 1,26 Euros. While on Egypt is 1 LE is equal to 0,05 Euro (A liter of water costing in Jordan 1 JD and in Egypt 5 LE)
I hope this information is enough for someone that is still thinking about doing or not the trip: I was one of the best experiences of my life!
L
It was well organised but very full on! Not much time to rest! But if you love your days jam packed then this is the tour for you! We didn’t like staying on the felucca boat overnight as we were eaten…It was well organised but very full on! Not much time to rest! But if you love your days jam packed then this is the tour for you! We didn’t like staying on the felucca boat overnight as we were eaten alive by mosquitos, so I would definitely choose the cruise option instead. Before we started the tour we didn’t realise how much each monument was to visit and then there is also extra activities on top of that which adds up quite quick. We weren’t too keen on the meals but we think it was due to visiting during Ramadan so only limited options available.
The air conditioned bus is excellent and they have cold bottled water there for you to buy throughout the trip which is great. The accommodation was great too! Would recommend! :)
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It was a great tour. Ramez was so passionate & knowledgeable about Egypt & the places we visited, which was excellent. The itinerary was well balanced with a good mix of activities & free time. Really…It was a great tour. Ramez was so passionate & knowledgeable about Egypt & the places we visited, which was excellent. The itinerary was well balanced with a good mix of activities & free time. Really enjoyed it!! Thank-you
The tripp was brilliant.
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I enjoyed my Nile Adventure with Timeless. From the pick up to the drop off all was organized and flowed well. I particularly liked Aswan and Hurghada. Ramez was a great Egyptologist and enjoyed his w…I enjoyed my Nile Adventure with Timeless. From the pick up to the drop off all was organized and flowed well. I particularly liked Aswan and Hurghada. Ramez was a great Egyptologist and enjoyed his work. I loved the group that I was in and my highlight of the tour was the Felucca minus the Mosquitoes :-)
With regards to the lunches, where you have no alternative but to be with the group, prepare about 150 - 200 Egyptian Pounds per meal, you will have like 3 or 4 of this.
With regards to the Mandatory Tips and Entrance fees, by our time it was 2,040 Egyptian Pounds. For the guide there is a recommended 70 to 100 Egyptian Pounds per day.
If you like a nice cold beer, make sure you enjoy plenty of Egyptian Stella Beer and lots of it. Shopping center at Basma, good prices.
When you see something nice during the many stops, please buy, waiting for Khan El Khalili may disappoint you and you may also miss some of the items you saw being sold at a bargain. Just haggle and get the best price for it.
Have a positive attitude and brace yourselves for a great time.
I would definitely travel with Timeless again and recommend Ramez as your guide
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Timelesstours is very good in organization. There are group of people with various responsibilities. However, the communication among such groups was excellent.
I was doubtful what if one person has …Timelesstours is very good in organization. There are group of people with various responsibilities. However, the communication among such groups was excellent.
I was doubtful what if one person has not told about my airport drop off or Alexandria but I was wrong. I really was very satisfied with their set up.
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This was a faced paced on the go tour, not for those who want lots of free time to lay about. Early starts and some late finishes but ... it was truly well organised, well supported, covered all the …This was a faced paced on the go tour, not for those who want lots of free time to lay about. Early starts and some late finishes but ... it was truly well organised, well supported, covered all the must see sights plus more. Did get some free time here and there but really, if you want to see Egypt, you want value for money, this would be your pick.
Ramez the guide was excellent in knowledge and enthusiasm and nothing too much trouble. Same for the bus drivers and the hotel staff and the cruise staff. If I ever return to Egypt, and likely I will, I would recommend Timeless Tours through Tour Radar.
Thank you for the memories!
A great tour. Jam packed with all the essentials. I wasn't bothered about the papyrus museum... But was amazed by it and very glad we went. Abu Simble took my breath away. We had a delay on the flight…A great tour. Jam packed with all the essentials. I wasn't bothered about the papyrus museum... But was amazed by it and very glad we went. Abu Simble took my breath away. We had a delay on the flight to Aswan which had and impact on the timing of the rest of the tour but this was out of the control of the tour company, however they did then supply us with lunch and arranged dinner for us at the hotel. They couldn't have done anything more. Would happily do the tour again and definitely recommend it. It's hard work but worth it.
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A great value-for-money tour, with an overview of a lot of major monuments in Egypt. Some long bus rides and early rises, as well as extra charges when you arrive (tickets to sites and for tipping) th…A great value-for-money tour, with an overview of a lot of major monuments in Egypt. Some long bus rides and early rises, as well as extra charges when you arrive (tickets to sites and for tipping) that you should keep in mind, as noted in other reviews. But overall a very nice experience! In spite of the expected cultural differences, Egypt was more modern than we expected, and we always felt safe. The sites are amazing, and Ramez was a wonderfull guide, cheerful, knowledgeable and always striving to give us the best experience. Highly recommend it.
S
Egypt has quickly climbed to the top of my favorite places to travel list. I am currently traveling all over Europe, Asia, Austrailia & Africa & this trip was such a huge highlight because of Ramez & …Egypt has quickly climbed to the top of my favorite places to travel list. I am currently traveling all over Europe, Asia, Austrailia & Africa & this trip was such a huge highlight because of Ramez & Timeless Tours. I booked the explorer package, & although it was the most intense, jam packed tour I have ever done, it was well worth it. Ramez is extremely passionate about Egyption history & can answer any question you throw at him. He is always available to help you with anything you need whether it is decipering what all your photos are of for 2 hours on the bus, to moving through something more quickly if the group is unbearably hot(100 degree (F) days are your norm for an April May trip), he even took several hours out of his free time to bring me to a phone repair shop in Cairo when I broke it in the Red Sea. Biggest highlights are Diving in the Red Sea, Faluccia Overnight stay on the Nile(I could have stayed on these for 3 more nights than we did), The Great Pyramids(duh), Hot Air Balloon Sunrise Ride, Abu Simbel, & The Huraghada All Inclusive Crazy Nights. It is impossible not to have an amazing time on this tour if you are a person who can go with the flow & can appreciate the vast culture & beauty of Egypt. This is like no other trip you will take in your life. I seriously can't recommend it enough & the whole group so quickly molded into friends that I hope to have for the rest of my life! I am already planning another trip with some of the group for next year! Enjoy your time exploring & don't be afraid to ask Ramez questions, even if it's just about the Christian & Muslim culture in Egypt not pertaining to ancient times. You can get some really fascinating insights into what it is really like to live & grow up in this country. I will be recommending this trip & guide for the rest of my life. Go do it.
I also make travel vlogs so if you are interested in seeing some video of all the things we did, my Egypt series should be up in a month.
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Loved every minute of it. Ramez was excellent ! It was run perfectly. We were taken very good care of. Saw and learnt so much. Amazing country. Highly recommend this tour and this company
C
Our guide Ramez is very knowledgeable and very eager to share all his knowledge about Egypt!
Ramez went over and above taking care of our group. He was a top notch tour guide who was very passionate about Egyptian history.
L
The tour was really good and interesting! Ramez was definitely the best tour guide i’ve ever had. He is so knowledgeable about his country and culture whilst being super fun!
There is so much to learn about ancient Egypt. Ramez was like a walking encyclopedia, ready to answer any questions, and very patient along the way.
C
Ramez is an excellent guide! He is very knowledgeable and organized and I highly enjoyed my tour of Egypt.
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The tour covers a great deal of ground and you are moving pretty much all the time. We felt that it was thorough in providing a cross section of Egyptian history and culture.
Ramez was excellent, alw…The tour covers a great deal of ground and you are moving pretty much all the time. We felt that it was thorough in providing a cross section of Egyptian history and culture.
Ramez was excellent, always informative, helpful and organized.
We would recommend this tour.
J
had great time, hear the snorkelers froze should of provided wet suits.
We had a fantastic time with Expat doing the Nile Jewel 9 Day tour with Ramez.
The tour was extremely organized and thorough - although it jampacked a ton into the itinerary, there was still plenty of…We had a fantastic time with Expat doing the Nile Jewel 9 Day tour with Ramez.
The tour was extremely organized and thorough - although it jampacked a ton into the itinerary, there was still plenty of free time to explore sites on our own for a bit, as well as relax.
Every single detail was taken care of it, from the moment we landed to the moment we departed.
Ramez sat us down when we first met him and gave us an extremely thorough overview of the itinerary, along with tons of advice on how to navigate the locals/tipping/etc. He also made sure to tell us scams/ploys that we might fall for during the week as well.
Special shout out to him for just being an overall fantastic tour guide - he was so knowledgeable and went at a brisk but manageable pace.
The overall tour was a great value, even with the extra add one. We did the Sound & Light show at the Pyramids (not recommended or worth it), Abu Simbal (definitely worth it!), the hot air balloon (don’t miss this one either). We didn’t dive but heard from others that the water was fantastic and had great visibility. From the beach, we could tell how beautiful it was so I would recommend this!
Accommodation wise, the Oasis hotel was subpar but you barely spend any time there so it was fine. The cruise ship was much better and comfortable - and you end up having free time there so it works. The resort in Hurghada was fantastic!
Food was just okay, I ate til I wasn’t hungry anymore when I needed to but I definitely wasn’t seeking out seconds or anything. With everything else going on, food was the last thing on my mind.
Overall I would definitely recommend Expat to anyone - the value of the package is great and I felt completely safe the entire time and always taken care of.
Go visit Egypt now! I was hesitant to visit for obvious reasons, but it ended up being one of the best trips of my life. It’s not at all unsafe in the tourist areas (and you can basically wear what you want, as a female).
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Ramez was an excellent guide! We had a great time in Egypt. It felt like we covered almost everything.
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Honestly such a steal to see the major highlights of Egypt at such a price. Ramez our guide was so knowledgable about all the different sites we visited. He was super accommodating and always helped o…Honestly such a steal to see the major highlights of Egypt at such a price. Ramez our guide was so knowledgable about all the different sites we visited. He was super accommodating and always helped out when we had questions or concerns. Bless his soul for dealing with sometimes very difficult and unattentive travellers in our group. In terms of food and accommodation, I feel like everyone needs to have realistic standards of what to expect. Bring/buy some snacks for the road as you will sometimes be spending long periods on the road. Try to buy it at a local convenience store and not a rest stop/shop at a tourist attraction if you don't want to get ripped off. I definitely recommend the flight to Aswan but I also did not experience the overnight bus ride for myself.
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Get ready to see most of Egypt in just a short period of time! Be prepared for lots of walking, lots of early mornings and minimal down time. Sleeping on the felucca be prepared not to shower until th…Get ready to see most of Egypt in just a short period of time! Be prepared for lots of walking, lots of early mornings and minimal down time. Sleeping on the felucca be prepared not to shower until the following night after a long day on the bus and visiting multiple temples. Amazing knowledgeable tour guide who was passionate about Egypt’s history.
If you are a foodie this tour isn’t for you. We usually ate breakfast early in the morning (before 6) and lunch was around 3 or 4 pm. There were no opportunities to by snacks for that 8-9 hour gap. Wh…If you are a foodie this tour isn’t for you. We usually ate breakfast early in the morning (before 6) and lunch was around 3 or 4 pm. There were no opportunities to by snacks for that 8-9 hour gap. When we did get food it was at the hotel (breakfast) or at prearranged restaurants which lead to not having choices or getting local food. We could have had a little more flexibility everything was done the guides way even if it was more complicated. That’s the way Egypt is everything is more complicated than it has to be. We were always running late and I felt as it was go go go. We got a lot done in 7 days ( day 1 and 9 don’t really count). Overall I would recommend this tour. It was very cheap with their Pop up deals. They pick you up at the airport and drop you off which was great. I was a solo female traveler.
J
This was the best trip of my my life!!! I loved every minute of it. I felt it was well organized considering the few hiccups we had do to other guests but that's what you expect when you go on a gro…This was the best trip of my my life!!! I loved every minute of it. I felt it was well organized considering the few hiccups we had do to other guests but that's what you expect when you go on a group tour. Ramez was wonderful. He is full of knowledge and patience of a saint. My suitcase broke and he was kind enough to take me to get new luggage on his own time. Regarding his patience, many quests would bombard him with questions and demands and he kept it cool the whole time even when these guests were holding the group up. Ramez was completely professional and I truly believe I enjoyed this tour alot more having him as our tour guide. I thought the accommodations and food were great considering how inexpensive this tour is. It was a steal! I will absolutely recommend this tour to others and in fact, I already have. Move forward, I will continue to book tours through this company. Thanks again!
There was a little issue at the beginning of the Tour which was resolved quickly. Please review your itinerary before you make the final payment to make sure that the places of interest are the ones y…There was a little issue at the beginning of the Tour which was resolved quickly. Please review your itinerary before you make the final payment to make sure that the places of interest are the ones you signed up for & so that there is no misunderstanding. Ramez was a great Guide. His English & information were great. Hard to understand sometimes. He need to slow his talking speed. Also something there was information overload. Need to keep the information short & concise. Not very impressed with the accommodations, could get some better Hotels less dustier. Overall the trip was good. Oh yea Thanks a Million for the ride to the Airport which was not part of the package. Thanks to Sam. Extremely appreciated.
We were exceedingly rushed through many venues, often times delayed by a guest that needed more help/time, or due to other delays. On this point, guests that come with a mobility device, like a scoot…We were exceedingly rushed through many venues, often times delayed by a guest that needed more help/time, or due to other delays. On this point, guests that come with a mobility device, like a scooter, and with obvious physical health limitations, should be required to have a companion traveling with them, especially when said guest has minimal self-awareness with regard to how her limitations impacted the whole group. We loved each site, but often needed more time to explore on our own, or have Ramez guide us through at a more reasonable pace. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo, for example, only required a brief overview of the layout, and then we should have had at least couple hours on our own. Ramez started out that way, but then slowly toured us through one exhibit on Egyptian lifestyle, which used up too much time; we ended up with just over an hour on our own. Ramez needs to learn to keep things more succinct; he rambles, talks too fast, includes far too many details, and needs to improve his fluency in English. As a guide, he must learn to manage his own frustrations with the group dynamics. When things went a little sideways, he was curt, abrupt, obviously angry, and disorganized. He must be the epitome of calm and control amidst the chaos. I thought it highly unprofessional of him to be out drinking late into the night (morning??) with some of the younger guests; being hung over definitely affected his mood and ability to manage the group the next day. Telling us stories of getting so drunk that he passed out and unknowingly ended up with a tattoo, did not foster faith in his abilities, character, or respect for him as the professional responsible for our time and safety. Ramez had a great deal of difficulty holding on to details, to the point of not remembering our names even after 10 days together. He was not reachable at times, due to his cell phone being not charged (out all night?); we were never given his contact information, anyway, and he even lost some of the paperwork regarding who was going on what excursion, or who was flying versus going on the bus. We were not privy to information (confirmation numbers) about our flights until the last minute, or only if we insisted; Ramez had no clue about the concept of checking in online, and why guests might want to do this (i.e., change seats). People whom experienced other guides for excursions reported stark differences in professionalism and competence between these other guides and Ramez. He should be reminded to smoke away from his guests.
Company issues: Regarding flights, our flight from Cairo to Aswan could have been much earlier than 12:30 PM, making the touring in Aswan more leisurely, and the flight from Hurghada at least a couple hours later (5 AM flight for tours that didn't start until 10 AM??). Ridiculous. There were flights available at more reasonable times. More information about the entrance fees up front, or an ability to pay for them when booking would have been helpful (and guide tipping recommendations, and gratuities pool, too). We tend to rely on ATMs, and they were very poor in some places, only accepting credit cards (expensive for us), low maximum withdrawals. More detailed information about the optional excursions before departure would have been helpful in our decision making, and paying for them in advance. To say, "scuba diving" as an excursion does not tell me enough...for certified divers? with a PADI shop? one or 2 tanks? full day, half day? Not knowing these things made it impossible to commit and pay in advance. The Oasis Hotel in Cairo was a disappointment - quite dumpy. The food was great there, however, and the staff around the pool were excellent. The rooms could use a serious facelift!! The hotel in Hurghada (the Caves) was just odd, albeit comfortable.
So overall, we were satisfied with what we saw, where we went and such - we loved the Nile Cruise, especially - but the frustrations and delays that you expect with a group tour would have been more tolerable with a guide that handled them more professionally. Ramez has a lot of potential, and is very knowledgeable, but his people skills need attention.
A
Fantastic! this tour was more than what i dreamed of, our tour guide Ramez was a legend. I felt safe and comfortable my entire trip. I would recommend this to anyone.
B
Amazing tour, well planned itinerary and an even better tour guide (Ramez!!). Transport was largely done in buses, and there were some long days but so worth it. Accomodation can be a little underwhel…Amazing tour, well planned itinerary and an even better tour guide (Ramez!!). Transport was largely done in buses, and there were some long days but so worth it. Accomodation can be a little underwhelming but there was always a bed and a warm shower at the end of the day (except on the felucca of course!), so no big deal. My brain broke in Egypt. It’s an absolutely incredible place and a good tour group, guide, and company topped it all off perfectly. Would certainly recommend to anyone.
A
Egypt was simply amazing, the tour was amazing because the place is absolutely incredible! Our tour guide Ramez was so knowledgeable and kind helped everyone with whatever they needed even went out of…Egypt was simply amazing, the tour was amazing because the place is absolutely incredible! Our tour guide Ramez was so knowledgeable and kind helped everyone with whatever they needed even went out of his way in his spare time to get my partner medicine!! He was amazing!! We had a fantastic group as well, overall the trip was fabulous! Would definitely recommend!
C
Ramez was very knowledgeable about everything Egypt. He patiently kept us on track. There were a couple of tour guests who consistently missed the info gatherings where Ramez would explain when and wh…Ramez was very knowledgeable about everything Egypt. He patiently kept us on track. There were a couple of tour guests who consistently missed the info gatherings where Ramez would explain when and where to meet. They’d immediately go off on their own which resulted in the rest of us waiting up to half hour or more with no clue where they were. This continued throughout the tour even after gentle warning. We all made the best of it as did Ramez. Despite that we enjoyed this trip immensely. Felucca overnight was chilly but so memorable. Views from our accommodations were breathtaking. We felt safe at all times. Food at Three Corners Resort in Hurghada was to die for. Wonderful Amazing experience. I would definitely recommend this tour!
N
This was the best tour I ever did! As a solo female traveller, I felt very safe at all times. Our tour guide was Ramez and he was great! He went the extra mile to make sure everyone was enjoying the t…This was the best tour I ever did! As a solo female traveller, I felt very safe at all times. Our tour guide was Ramez and he was great! He went the extra mile to make sure everyone was enjoying the tour. I'll definitely be back next year. Thanks for making my first time in Egypt unforgettable!
My adventure around Egypt by far exceeded my expectations - what a beautiful country! I truly felt like I saw everything I would want to see, all in the space of 9 days, amazing. Ramez was fantastic -…My adventure around Egypt by far exceeded my expectations - what a beautiful country! I truly felt like I saw everything I would want to see, all in the space of 9 days, amazing. Ramez was fantastic - never have I seen someone so passionate and interested in teaching others. He made the tour what it was - a fun filled, all-encompassing experience! Thank you to the Timeless Tours team for such a great time. I will be back in Egypt for sure and will undoubtedly go through Timeless Tours.
M
Overall this was an excellent tour, although busy it somehow managed to fill relaxing and if you enjoy tours with a lot of places to visit in a short time and with knowledgeable and friendly guides I …Overall this was an excellent tour, although busy it somehow managed to fill relaxing and if you enjoy tours with a lot of places to visit in a short time and with knowledgeable and friendly guides I would highly recommend this one. Particularly noteworthy was the Ramez's intent to provide a positive experience for all members of the group and he was able to facilitate a good atmosphere that enabled us all to enjoy our journeys. The itinerary is very busy and hence may not suit those who prefer a more relaxed, sit by the beach holiday (although there was an opportunity to do this too on this tour), but for me this was the real highlight. I felt that I saw so much and got good value for time for the places visited. It does involve some early starts, but for the intrepid adventurer this should be taken as part of the experience - not least the chance for a spectacular sunrise or two. Physically, you may be a little tired as the trip goes on, but the days by the Red Sea provide a chance to recuperate. Mentally, however the trip is exceptionally refreshing and, if you engage with the information provided by the guides a chance to head home a little more knowledgeable about ancient Egypt.
This is not to take away from modern Egypt which was very welcoming to the casual visitor and my prior fears that there would be a hassle from locals was largely unfounded and manageable when it did occur.
All in all this was a wonderful trip and if you haven't seen Egypt a great introduction. If you have seen Egypt it is a great reminder too and I would highly recommend this company - for the great service in country and in the pre-departure stage with prompt, helpful responses to communication.
S
So glad I booked this great value tour and saw more of Egypt. Tour guides Ramez and Shady were fabulous - so knowledgeable and great fun. They took care of everything with ease.
As other reviews …So glad I booked this great value tour and saw more of Egypt. Tour guides Ramez and Shady were fabulous - so knowledgeable and great fun. They took care of everything with ease.
As other reviews state, be prepared for lots of early starts and bus travel, but it's worth it for the sights you will see. More time at the Pyramids and in the Valley of the Kings would be great, but I understand there is a packed schedule to get through. Hopefully you will have a more considerate group and will be able to fully explore Saqqara. It may be worth adding a day or two to the beginning or end of your trip for any visits not included on the itinerary, or to re-visit and spend more time at your favourite sights if possible.
If you have dietary requirements, meals may be challenging - I loaded up on tahini, bread, fruit and snacks from shops or at the hotel buffet! The Africa restaurant near the Valley of the Kings was my culinary highlight, as well as a "locals" restaurant in Cairo, a 5-minute taxi ride away from the hotel.
Accommodation varied but it did the job - somewhere safe and warm to sleep and shower. The overnight felucca stay was an unexpected highlight and probably the only evening our whole group socialised (and bonded, awww!)
I would thoroughly recommend this tour and in particular, Ramez and Shady. Thank you for your Egyptian hospitality!
AMAZING!!! My husband and I have always wanted to travel to Egypt and it was absolutely amazing.
Our tour guide Ramez was fantastic, he was so passionate and provided us with lots of information on E…AMAZING!!! My husband and I have always wanted to travel to Egypt and it was absolutely amazing.
Our tour guide Ramez was fantastic, he was so passionate and provided us with lots of information on Egypt’s history. The felucca cruise was the highlight for us on Christmas Day.
We also felt incredibly safe on this tour and in Egypt. All the people we met were friendly and had a great sense of humor. Can’t wait to go back!!!
Egypt has always been one of my dream destinations and I'm glad I experienced it with this tour! The itinerary was great - I got to see the best of the country without the stress and hassle of plannin…Egypt has always been one of my dream destinations and I'm glad I experienced it with this tour! The itinerary was great - I got to see the best of the country without the stress and hassle of planning. I do wish that I got more free time at each location and time to have a more authentic experience (not just visiting tourist sites) but with so much to see in a short trip, I think the tour did its best with time. (Maybe we could do with one less temple). Every day felt like we were on the go and packed with so much to see and do, but that made the last days relaxing at the Red Sea that much more lovely. However, it's good to note that there will be some early mornings and late dinners.
The accommodation was good for the most part, nice hotels with good service and clean rooms. Breakfast packed by hotels were okay - I think I've had enough bread for a while. Most of the hotels do not have wifi service in the rooms or if they do in the lobby it is not the best, so if you're someone who needs internet, getting a sim card at the beginning of the trip is recommended.
We were provided with some great meals, however, they were pricier than your average Egyptian food you can get at other restaurants or on the street, and they do not present any other options for meals when you're with the group. I wouldn't bother with the Irish Pub.
The night on the Felucca was the highlight of the trip! It turned out to be quite cozy and such a great bonding activity. It's a lovely experience to sleep on the Nile River. The meals provided on the Felucca were amazing and the locals who stayed with us were great.
I'd like to thank tour guides Ramez and Shady for a great time. They were friendly and knowledgeable, and they gave good tips for how to best experience Egypt. They made this tour enjoyable and made us feel safe. I definitely recommend this tour!
J
The tour was the absolute BEST! It was so well planned, covered so much and Ramez got all the details of the temples, pharaohs and gods across really well. Sadly we didn't have loads of time everywher…The tour was the absolute BEST! It was so well planned, covered so much and Ramez got all the details of the temples, pharaohs and gods across really well. Sadly we didn't have loads of time everywhere but we covered pretty much all of EGYPT in 9 days. Luxor is officially my favourite place in the whole world. The Felucca was great, it was a wonderful experience getting to sleep (and swim) on the Nile. It was so good I am planning on going back again.
I honestly can't recommend the tour more - it was just magic. Ramez is incredible - he knew so much, was so extremely patient, calm, inclusive with the whole group and really good fun. I was lucky in that it was a great group travelling together anyway. We got to spend time with some of the other guides too and they are really a great group of people. I would definitely book with timeless again!
A few points:
- Do Abe Simble - its so worth the trip
- Ramses VI in the valley of the kings is definitely worth the price
- The hot air balloon was magic, watching the sunrise over Luxor
- Read up on the temples if you can; there is so much history
- Get a basic understanding of the gods
The past two weeks were amazing. Ramez was our tour guide. He did such a great job. Very approachable and knowledgeable of egyptian culture and history. With our packed itinerary, I have no idea how d…The past two weeks were amazing. Ramez was our tour guide. He did such a great job. Very approachable and knowledgeable of egyptian culture and history. With our packed itinerary, I have no idea how did he manage to deliver all the content with such great passion. The tour was very well organized though a bit intense. Everything that you can possibly do in Egypt, we did it all. Highly recommended!
Thank you just some recommendations.
Please use disposable dishes in flucca and when you stop foreals please give more choices .
E
The tour was well organized and they made it easy to hop in. As a solo traveler, it was important to be able to connect with other travelers and this tour made it easy to make friends that may last a …The tour was well organized and they made it easy to hop in. As a solo traveler, it was important to be able to connect with other travelers and this tour made it easy to make friends that may last a life time. The bus rides were a bit too long, but if you can sleep on a bus then its the best way to see the must sees sights of Egypt in a short amount of time. My main tour guide was Ramez and he was knowledgeable, organized, and extremely helpful. Shady worked with our group the last day and he was entertaining and fun, which made our last day together rememberable. Both guides were very helpful and concerned when I wasn't feeling well and did whatever they could to make me feel better. It was the best way to see Egypt.
C
Dear “Egypt tour searching” friend:
Some months ago I was in your same position, doubting about doing this tour and if it worth’s it or not. I was in the same position trying to make the best of Eg…Dear “Egypt tour searching” friend:
Some months ago I was in your same position, doubting about doing this tour and if it worth’s it or not. I was in the same position trying to make the best of Egypt....well after doing the tour the only thing I can say to you is DO IT NOW!!
DONT DOUBT ANYMORE! this is the BEST EGYPT EXPERIENCE, it covers EVERYTHING! All the best places, all the best food, and best of all, the guide: RAMEZ, he was PERFECT, he was really really nice and friendly, answering all questions, managing everyone in a very nice way I am really satisfied. The other guide: Shady AKA “Chico” was really really nice as well, both demonstrated full knowledge about every place and the history behind it, you will learn A LOT. They also are very informative about the prices in the different places, the security tips to get around in the different places all in all they teach basssically how to get the best of Egypt.
The food was replay nice, specially the Nubian family dinner DO IT, I think is one of the best things I have eaten in years!
The hotels were also really nice!
DONT DOUBT BOOK NOW!
This tour was incredible. We essentially toured the entire country in 10 days. Yes, you spend a lot of time on the bus, but that’s the only way to cover so much territory for such a low cost. I did up…This tour was incredible. We essentially toured the entire country in 10 days. Yes, you spend a lot of time on the bus, but that’s the only way to cover so much territory for such a low cost. I did upgrade to the flight from Cairo to Aswan, and i’m glad I did. The hotels we stayed at were excellent, the meals were average to good (except for the breakfast boxes and Irish pub which were awful), the felucca was a super cool experience, the sites we saw were incredible, and Timeless’s guides were awesome! Ramen was amazingly patient, and I can’t believe how he was able to keep track of everyone’s extra excursions and special requests and all the logistics involved. Sometimes our group would be combined with Shady’s group, and he was great as well.
The only slightly negative thing I would say is that it was pretty cold at Hurghada, so two days there was kind of boring. But Timeless isn’t in control of the weather so that’s not on them.
I highly recommended the Abu Simbel optional tour. That site is amazing!
Thanks Timeless Tours for making my time in Egypt so magical! This has been my favorite vacation ever!
M
The tour was pretty packed with programs but I've really enjoyed it. Ramez was always really helpful and gave loads of information and professionsl guidance not just about the historical places and ev…The tour was pretty packed with programs but I've really enjoyed it. Ramez was always really helpful and gave loads of information and professionsl guidance not just about the historical places and events but even on what to keep in mind and how to behave with locals. All in all I loved it. And a huge thanks to Ramez, our tour guide.
P.s. our last day was with Shady so I would like to mention his bubbly and funny also professional personality as well. Thanks both of you and I can just recommend Timeless tour and these 2 guys from the bottom of my heart.
Thanks
Miklos
I cannot express with words how I had the best time of my life. I am so happy to have had booked this tour, I got to meet wonderful people (even fell in love) and discover the most amazing places ever…I cannot express with words how I had the best time of my life. I am so happy to have had booked this tour, I got to meet wonderful people (even fell in love) and discover the most amazing places ever! This 10 day tour has all the must see attractions and locations a tourist needs to see. Save time and energy, book this tour and you won’t worry about anything.
Egypt has been by far, the best trip of my life. It was all because of this tour and two very special guides who where there for us at every step of the way. Ramzes and Shady, im proud to call you my brothers, you made my experience in Egypt amazing! Thank you Ramzes and Shady, aswell timeless tours for a trip I will remember all my life.
A
It was a wonderful experience and so was the group. The guide Ramez went out of his way to keep us happy and get what we wanted. I would suggest the Felucca over the cruise. It is a much better way to…It was a wonderful experience and so was the group. The guide Ramez went out of his way to keep us happy and get what we wanted. I would suggest the Felucca over the cruise. It is a much better way to get to know you tour buddies in an informal setting. But it is not suitable for those who are too finicky about hygiene and want their privacy.
I must admit that I was quite apprehensive, being a solo traveler. But all my fears were put to rest the moment I landed. Timeless representative met me at the airport as soon as I disembarked and we breezed through immigration and customs in no time. The airport drop was also very smooth.
I had not opted for a single supplement and was OK with sharing my room with a co-traveler. But most of the days I had the room all to myself.
The only part that could have been better was the bus. It was small and seats could not be reclined. Not suitable for long journeys. But then our group was small, so I guess a big luxury bus was not cost effective for them.
If you compare the cost Vs what you get, it's a complete VFM package.
I have returned with very happy memories and made a lot of wonderful new friends and am still in touch with all of them.
I strongly recommend this tour, or any other by Timeless :)
J
The tour was excellent. Very well organized. Our tour guide Ramez was fantastic with very in depth explanations of everything. We would travel with touradar again.
I had neutral expectations coming into this tour, and must say I was overwhelmingly pleased with how it turned out. We had Ramez as a guide and I'm certainly glad we did - he was so evidently brimming…I had neutral expectations coming into this tour, and must say I was overwhelmingly pleased with how it turned out. We had Ramez as a guide and I'm certainly glad we did - he was so evidently brimming with knowledge and passion for his country. Every sentence he uttered was filled with new information, and he turned my indifference toward Egypt into a passion akin to his own. His tips and guidance were often spot on. I truly could not be a bigger wrap for Ramez. The itinerary was extensive - lots of temples, great if you are a history buff like me. There were also some unexpected scenic cruises included - this I was quite ecstatic with. The felucca was great fun, and the singing bonfire we had that night is something that will be forever, favourably etched in my memory. The Valley of the Kings is not to be missed, and I would also recommend participating in the extras that aren't included in the tour price. Camel riding, the Nubian dinner, the extra tombs at the Valley of the Kings and the hot air balloon ride were particularly memorable for mine. Accommodation is pretty decent, but excellent value for the price you pay. Breakfast is included at every hotel, however lunch and dinner are not. My only criticism for this tour would be food options. As a lot of the hotels are quite remote, it is difficult to get your own meals, so you might feel compelled to pay for your extra meals at the hotel (these are generally buffets, but are still pretty hit or miss). The meals that we had while out and about were clearly tourist-orientated (I guess this is a good thing when street food is questionable at best). Most were still great quality, but it would have been better if we'd had a bit more liberty to choose where we ate (and as a lot of travellers were on budgets, some found it difficult to fork out for these meals toward the end of the tour). Now, if you are a first time visitor to Egypt and are considering this tour, like I was, I'll give a general illustration of what to expect. Traffic is nigh on unregulated, and crazy at the best of times. Bring a good book, some noise-cancelling headphones and a snug pillow, because it can be difficult to sleep with the constant beeping (particularly in Cairo) and the haunting multitudes of speed bumps. Prepare to see a lot of donkeys/horses on roads too. If you are from a well-off country, you will see much more poverty than you are used to. For me, this was something I was not mentally prepared for going into the trip, but you soon adjust. Public bathrooms are often in squalid condition and you usually have to pay an attendant to use them (5 EGP is generally the price). These attendants give you toilet paper to use in exchange for your payment, though they are often quite stingy with the paper. I would bring a roll of my own in future. Beware as these people may also try to shortchange you and you will have to almost negotiate with them to give you the correct amount back. The food, while delicious, was not kind to my digestive system. I'd recommend bringing Imodium or something similar. I was ravaged by mosquitoes, so don't hold back on insect repellant either. There will be stalls set up wherever you go offering goods; the salespeople can be either very lax or ridiculously persistent. Whatever you do, make conscious decisions with your money. Don't pity them or feel obliged to buy anything, and make sure you haggle like your life depends on it if you do buy something to avoid being ripped off. Males and females (but particularly females), prepare to have flurries of locals ask to take a photo with you (or have them take photos of you without your consent). This can be a problem at major attractions, and on various occasions found I was being followed. Most of the time it is just in good fun, as many locals are not used to seeing foreigners, but just be wary. Nothing can happen to you as long as you're aware of your surroundings and stick with your group. Overall, the tour was an easy 5 stars for mine. Egypt itself was a real eye opener and I would gladly visit this amazing country again and again and again.
Excellent tour! Our guide Ramez was simply amazing, with encyclopedic knowledge, a passion to share it, and always make sure everyone was ok. Egypt is so impressive and I definitely want to go back. I…Excellent tour! Our guide Ramez was simply amazing, with encyclopedic knowledge, a passion to share it, and always make sure everyone was ok. Egypt is so impressive and I definitely want to go back. I am a girl and was traveling alone so I was a bit anxious about it, but I always felt safe, there is always someone to help you (starting even before you pass through customs at the airport) and this was a great opportunity to meet interesting people and make some friends. About the felucca night, it was surprisingly comfortable, and very relaxed and so so beautiful. It had a bathroom and they cooked us all the meals, so you will have everything you need. You should definitely go to Abu Simbel, if you get the chance, since it was one of the most impressive parts of the tour. And don't forget to be prepared to wake up every day very early in the morning, since Egypt is a big country, there is so much to see, and it takes some time to get to the differente locations. I was sleepy but very happy and impressed.
Truly excellent experience overall.
You get to visit lots of sites in a small amount of time. Our guide Ramez was a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm. This is a very busy week so don't be expecting to relax. Do pay the extra fee to fly…You get to visit lots of sites in a small amount of time. Our guide Ramez was a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm. This is a very busy week so don't be expecting to relax. Do pay the extra fee to fly rather than do the 12 hour bus ride. helpful hint: The last day is at an "all inclusive" resort but don't drink or eat anything out of the fridge or they will overcharge you for it all at the end. We chose to do the diving trip which was a long but beautiful day.
Back to the tour part: We were impressed by how we were greeted almost immediately as we got off the plane and breezed through check stops and the visa purchase. The least enjoyable stop of the week was the Alabastor store with an over the top sales pitch and prices 10X what you would pay at the market (yes, literally). Their pressure tactics made several of us walk out. One of our highlights was being on the felucca, it was such a beautiful afternoon/evening. All the temples and pyramids were amazing and really came to life because of the stories told by our guide.
My biggest food concern was the bag lunches which contained 3-4 plates of unnecessary styrofoam. Just wrap the sandwiches and place the water bottle at the bottom. Timeless travel needs to push the hotels to do this to reduce our environmental impact. Overall food was okay, some meals better than others. Bring snacks as meal times are erratic.
We had read the average tour size was 15 but we were 32 so expect to roll around in a big bus and be charged tourist prices. Yes you can haggle at most places, unless the prices are advertised.
We felt perfectly safe the whole time, the military presence is everywhere and we even had a personal guard. Be prepared for some pushy sales people which gets tiring after a while.
Overall very good value for the money, if you want to see lots of sites in a limited time, do it.
B
The tour was AMAZING! We packed so much into the 10 days, I feel like I’ve done/seen all of the highlights in Egypt. The accommodations were cleaner and even nicer than I expected. The food was really…The tour was AMAZING! We packed so much into the 10 days, I feel like I’ve done/seen all of the highlights in Egypt. The accommodations were cleaner and even nicer than I expected. The food was really good. Traditional Egyptian stews, meats, rice, vegetable and pita. Buffet breakfasts (included) almost every morning. The price looks too good to be true, but it really isn’t. The value from this trip is incredible when compared to the cost. You will pay a bit more for entrance fees and tips, but that’s clearly stated in the itinerary so there were no surprises. We had a spacious, A/C bus take us around everywhere. As well, I always felt safe everywhere we went.
Our tour guide Ramez was fantastic!! He is so knowledgeable, easy to approach and willing to answer any questions. He guided us through all of the temples, tombs, and sights, and gave us tips about what to see/ how to barter with the locals/ what to avoid/ where to find good prices, etc. Maryam was our guide on the last day in Cairo, and she was great too. Also a thank you to Sam who helped organize and was very friendly at our hotel in Cairo.
If you’re considering this trip, I cannot advocate for it enough! My boyfriend and I had the trip of a lifetime and got so much out of our experience. The first few days are busy but so worth it. It makes the all inclusive resort (which was really all inclusive, food, alcohol, etc) so much more enjoyable and relaxing. I wasn’t sure what to expect for the felucca, but it was comfortable and the bathroom was clean and easy to use.
Egypt has a lot of amazing things to offer, and this trip helps you enjoy them for a very reasonable cost. Do yourself a favour and book this tour! Thanks again Timeless Tours
It was a great trip, would definitely recommend it to everyone!
Had an amazing time.
M
Great tour was, thanks
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We had a wonderful and enjoyable holiday, with local tour guide (Ramez), he is very experienced, able to make good plans to let all of us to enjoy the trip.
Also, i wish to specially thanks to Shady …We had a wonderful and enjoyable holiday, with local tour guide (Ramez), he is very experienced, able to make good plans to let all of us to enjoy the trip.
Also, i wish to specially thanks to Shady (one of the tour guide for my friend's group), Shady is a very helpful, friendly and gentle person, as long as my friends is very happy and enjoyable with him. I truly appreciate his kind willingness to help and assist for my friends for all the issues happened in this trip.
Hope to see him keep up the enthusiasm with his work as a tour guide to replicate this experience for others as well. Will recommend for Timeless tour (Tour guide: Ramez or Shady) to my friends and my family.
This tour was wonderful from start to end! Super well organized, with great acommodation, food (never got sick), and great itinerary. We had the chance of visiting so many amazing ancient sites and du…This tour was wonderful from start to end! Super well organized, with great acommodation, food (never got sick), and great itinerary. We had the chance of visiting so many amazing ancient sites and during the evenings had some time to wander on our own and get a glimpse of local life. We were led by Ramez, a very professional, well spoken, enthusiastic and genuinely caring guide that made Egyptian magical temples come to life. Thank you to Timeless, Ramez, and all the others we came in contact (Abanop, Mena, Hany) for providing such an high quality tour at a very reasonable price. Left only two days ago and already miss beautiful Egypt!
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Awesome action packed tour! Best way to see so much of Egypt in a short amount of time. Great value for money!
Overall, this was a fantastic tour and definitely a great value. The itinerary was packed so I definitely believe I was able to experience as much of Egypt as possible in 10 days - although I may have…Overall, this was a fantastic tour and definitely a great value. The itinerary was packed so I definitely believe I was able to experience as much of Egypt as possible in 10 days - although I may have been sleepwalking toward the end. Ramez was excellent - very knowledgeable and passionate about Egyptian history. Plus he was super nice - allowing three of us to tag along with him on his off day to explore Hurghada. The group I was with was a lot larger than I expected, but everyone in it was great and I made a lot of new friends. I had a blast and would recommend going to Egypt and touring it with Ramez.
The experience that passengers have on a guided tour such as this one is heavily dependent on the tour leader. Ramez was our tour leader and he was nothing short of fantastic when it comes to passion …The experience that passengers have on a guided tour such as this one is heavily dependent on the tour leader. Ramez was our tour leader and he was nothing short of fantastic when it comes to passion and love for what he does. The desire he has to share his knowledge and love of Egypt, the devotion towards meeting the needs of his passengers, and his overall attitude is one that will make any trip with him incredible! This is a busy itinerary and it is very fitting for me, it may not be for everyone, but if you are looking for a moderately fast paced tour that covers key areas of Egypt, this is a solid choice. Keep in mind, if you are traveling to Egypt, don't expect first world environments or accomodations and you will have a fantastic time!
Our trip planner/ organizer, Mr.Ramez And Ms.Mariam was amazing in putting a great itinerary. We enjoyed the amazing landmarks of the ancient and modern Egyptian history. The trip was combined of bot…Our trip planner/ organizer, Mr.Ramez And Ms.Mariam was amazing in putting a great itinerary. We enjoyed the amazing landmarks of the ancient and modern Egyptian history. The trip was combined of both educational and fun in different parts of Egypt. The tour guides and drivers in Cairo, sailing in Nile revier through Aswan/ Luxor were knowledgeable and friendly. We were very impressed with valley of kings ,karnak temple , Mariam and Ramez were so professionalism, appearance and service.
Although we reserved a 4-star trip, the choice of hotels could have been better.
I highly recommend Timeless Tour for anyone looking to visit Egypt. My advice to everyone to look into and profiling the choice of hotels and other facilities prior to making the final reservation.
Thanks,
Ammar Hayek.
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Tour was awesome . So much to see for the amount of days . Ramez our tour guide is awesome . Very hardworking guy very knowledgeable patient and conscientious about his job . The hotels are nice . Lo…Tour was awesome . So much to see for the amount of days . Ramez our tour guide is awesome . Very hardworking guy very knowledgeable patient and conscientious about his job . The hotels are nice . Love hurghada .request a better working WiFi in the hotels . Charging station on the bus please .
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This was one of the best tours I have been on. Ramez is the best guide : personable , approachable, professional , knowledgeable and passionate about Egypt. The itinerary allowed us to see the Major…This was one of the best tours I have been on. Ramez is the best guide : personable , approachable, professional , knowledgeable and passionate about Egypt. The itinerary allowed us to see the Major sites of Egypt and relax in ways we did not imagine : Hurghada and the Felluca ride. I would recommend this without hesitation : Egypt, the Tour and Ramez.
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I finished my trip on October 22. Overall, I felt that I made an excellent decision by choosing this tour for my trip to Egypt. I was in a cohort of 32 other travelers who were friendly and fun to so…I finished my trip on October 22. Overall, I felt that I made an excellent decision by choosing this tour for my trip to Egypt. I was in a cohort of 32 other travelers who were friendly and fun to socialize with.
Itinerary- Extensive and covered a lot of historical monuments. Generally, guests are up at around 6am to leave the hotel and depart to their first location in the morning. Due to unexpected circumstances, sometimes we fell behind in timing, but that is understandable and not everything can be perfect in that regard.
Transportation- i highly recommend paying the extra amount for the flight to Aswan with hotel accomodation as opposed to sleeping on the bus to travel to Aswan. Personally, i don't find sleeping on a bus particularly restful, and the hotel at Aswan is awesome! In the scheme of things, the price of the flight was worth it. The bus was clean, air conditioned and well functioning.
Accommodation- keep in mind that I am from the US. Standards in Egypt are different than standards in the US. As described in Timeless' pre-departure info, a 4-star hotel in Egypt is not necessarily equal to a 4-star hotel in the US. I would say that a 4 star hotel in Egypt is much like a nice Best Western or Clarion hotel , NOT the Marriot. The chosen hotels were clean and fairly well maintained. I was a little more disappointed by my hotel room in Hurghada because the room was not as clean as expected, especially the floors. Our night on the Felucca was AMAZING! the mattresses seemed clean, the blankets were heavy (not sure about clean) for warmth, and it doesnt get better than sleeping under the stars while on the Nile!
Meals- I don't know that Egyptian food is like so i have nothing to compare. The food was kebabs, chicken, some places had fried fish, rice, breads, tahini, cucumber and tomato salad, and dessert! The hotels provided breakfast/dinner buffets and we also went to restaurants that seemed to basically cater to tour groups. I have a feeling that most of the food provided was catered to westerners and not really "authentic" Egyptian food. Nonetheless, it was great food and i didn't starve. They sure know how to make a million varieties of delicious breads and dessert! I think that the food provided in Hurghada and on the Felucca were my favorites. If you have a gluten sensitivity, just make sure the company is aware of this.
Ramez- Our trusty tour guide Ramez was the best! He was incredibly informative, willing to answer all of my questions about Egyptian culture, economy, politics, education, and social norms. He was definitely someone that I was comfortable with and felt that he had a lot of integrity and honesty. He has really impressive skills with math, accounting, and currency exchange. I dont know how he was able to keep track of all of us and seemed to remember all of our requests. I would highly recommend Ramez to anybody that's looking to get a quality experience.
General thoughts on Egypt- In the States we always hear about scary stories from this region of the world. Many of us consider Egypt as part of the Middle East and its high Muslim population is "scary". During my trip, there was not one moment that I felt unsafe in my surroundings. Sometimes I felt anxious because i dont understand the language and im not accustomed to their social norms.. But i did not feel unsafe. Also, the hotels were pretty far from other restaurants and shopping centers. They pretty much provided everything you needed and there isnt much reason to go out and about anyway.
Look guys; just dont be stupid- dont walk around by yourself, with a map or phone out trying to figure out where you're going, and just be aware of your surroundings. Ladies...if you're going to wear low cut tops, short/tight skirts/dresses, you're going to get weird stares or even harassed in the cities. I hate to say you deserve it (because you don't), but this is a conservative country-- respect that or deal with the annoying consequences. I saw this happen, in my opinion there was no physical threat, but the unwanted attention is annoying.
DO bring your own toilet paper...not all toilets had TP available.
I thought that my time in Egypt was unique, informative, and an excellent experience. I would not trade this experience for anything else. I highly recommend that people go and see these amazing historical sites. If you enjoy ocean life, i recommend adding the snorkeling/diving in the Red Sea, and if you can, go to Alexandria because the Alexandria Library is AMAZING (I'd spend three days in just the library if i could).
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Tour was good but to much bus ride and always go go. Make this more relaxing.
It was an amazing experience with a full itinerary. Ramez was the best tour guide I have ever had and made sure EVERYONES needs were met. He was extremely knowledgeable and personable. Egypt was a saf…It was an amazing experience with a full itinerary. Ramez was the best tour guide I have ever had and made sure EVERYONES needs were met. He was extremely knowledgeable and personable. Egypt was a safe and exciting place to visit and hope to return in the future!
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I'm now still in Cairo waiting for my time to check out the hotel and leave for the airport but can't wait to write something on this trip. It is amazing and as good as what I expected.
I love the ex…I'm now still in Cairo waiting for my time to check out the hotel and leave for the airport but can't wait to write something on this trip. It is amazing and as good as what I expected.
I love the experience of sleeping on the Felucca along the Nile and flying on the Balloon on the West bank of Luxor. Though the foods are not so good (I accept it since this is a Muslim country and Muslim foods are not so tasty comparing to the foods in my own country (Vietnam), the whole excursion is still full of fun and magical moments.
And once again, as said in many previous reviews by the others, our tour guide Ramez was so thoughtful, kind and humorous. With his knowledges and energy, we were always inspired to discover more. He also helped us to deal with our personal problems during this trip.
I would recommend my friends to Timeless Tours for their Egypt trip and choose it again for my next trip around Africa.
Thank you!
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I could not recommend Egypt and Ramez more highly. Egypt is such a beautiful country; we had no issues from start to finish, everything was thrououghly organised, we felt safe and at ease. We chose th…I could not recommend Egypt and Ramez more highly. Egypt is such a beautiful country; we had no issues from start to finish, everything was thrououghly organised, we felt safe and at ease. We chose the option extras of the Felucca and snorking in the Red Sea; both were not only highlights of the trip but of a lifetime. A fantastic insight into ancient life and Nile travel; along with the stunning marine life (we saw manta rays, sting rays, eels, coral reefs and an abundance of fish). Ramez is the perfect tour guide; with a background of archeology, centred around Egyptology, his passion for his work and country shone through. Ramez consistently went above and beyond for his guest to ensure they were enjoying their experience to the fullest. The difference I noticted between Ramez and previous guides is that he is genuinely passionate about sharing his culture and knowledge with others, as opposed to simply ‘running through the motions’. By the end of our tour we were truly sad to be sepearted and leaving. We had become a family, of all ages and backgrounds, joined in the willingness to experience another civilisation, which paid off ten fold. For anyone considering or unsure about a trip to Egypt I would say just go, just book it. There is a phenomenal amount of knowledge, history and unbelievable sites to behold, you would be doing yourself a disservice by missing it.
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We had such an amazing time I’m Egypt with Ramez as our guide! The itinerary is jam packed, so be prepared for lots of (totally worthwhile) early mornings. The overnight on the felucca was great; the …We had such an amazing time I’m Egypt with Ramez as our guide! The itinerary is jam packed, so be prepared for lots of (totally worthwhile) early mornings. The overnight on the felucca was great; the food and the crew were both incredible and we had such a laugh all night long. We choose to do all of the optional extras, including snorkelling in the Red Sea and a half day trip to Abu Simbel Temple, and they were all really worth the extra time. Ramez is an incredible guide. Not only was his historical knowledge out of this world, making ancient Egyptian life come to life for us, he was also funny and kind and just wanted to make sure that his guests left loving Egypt as much as he does. My friend and I felt very safe everywhere we went, and with Ramez’s help, are fluent in saying no thank you in Arabic! Please give this tour a try, you couldn’t possibly regret it!
Amazing tour! Ramez was a brilliant guide, very informative and super helpful! Struggled with the early mornings, long days and late meals a bit, but was otherwise fantastic.
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Would recommend doing Egypt with Timeless. The sites are incredible, and you see everything packed into 9-10 days. Our tour guide Ramez was very knowledgeable, helpful, funny and caring. He taught us …Would recommend doing Egypt with Timeless. The sites are incredible, and you see everything packed into 9-10 days. Our tour guide Ramez was very knowledgeable, helpful, funny and caring. He taught us so much about Egyptian history, culture and general advice about the country. Ramez was very helpful and catered to everyone’s needs on the tour - helping us barter w prices, finding us cheap water (you will buy so much bottled water) and recommending restaurants. Even post-tour Ramez, made sure all our travel in Egypt was sorted to ensure our safety. As a solo female traveller I was apprehensive of going to Egypt, but whilst there I felt safe. You will get a lot of attention being a tourist, so get used to guys staring.
The days are long as there is so much to see, so you get used to napping on the bus. Most of the inclusive breakfasts are takeaway from the hotel due to the early morning starts (5am, 6am) - most containing juice, few bread rolls filled w cheese and meat. The hotels are a 4 star by Egyptian standard, not western standards, but were clean enough with hot water and air con. The tour was well organised and I was always made aware of where to be and when. The sites are incredible. I can not describe the feeling of seeing the pyramids or the temples. It’s definitely a once in a life time experience. The extras - would definitely recommend Abu Simbel Temple and the Felucca. The Felucca was such a surreal experience, sailing down the Nile at sunset. Felucca DOES have a toilet, no shower, and all meals included. I don’t recommend the Nubian Dinner, you eat in a Nubian house, but there is little to no interaction with the family. There is very little/no wifi in anywhere .. none in hotels or bus - Ramez was very helpful with organising a SIM card for me.
The the Red Sea is amazing. The water is so warm, clear and full of marine life. In Dahab, the coral reefs are beautiful. Definitely the best snorkeling in the world. Would do this trip again in a heart beat. Highly recommend. Thank you Ramez!
Our guides truly cared about our well being and our happiness. They are truly doing what they love!!
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Communication from tour guide was excellent and informative. Helpful and caring too. Driver very safe and punctual. Fellow tourists friendly.
I had a really great time on this tour. I saw so much more than I thought I would and am so happy I did it. My only petty complaint would be that I wished we could have stopped at a market or somethin…I had a really great time on this tour. I saw so much more than I thought I would and am so happy I did it. My only petty complaint would be that I wished we could have stopped at a market or something a few times on the trip to have some snacks for the bus rides.
I LOVED my tour with Ramez. He was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and fun. The tour itself was really well organized. We got to see and do so much it was incredible. I still rave about the tour to my fr…I LOVED my tour with Ramez. He was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and fun. The tour itself was really well organized. We got to see and do so much it was incredible. I still rave about the tour to my friends. I couldn't have asked for a better tour to explore Egypt with. Thank you for such a great time!!!
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Great tour. Ramez was a legend. He is super passionate about his work and he really cares about his clients.
I don't really have any complaints. My one note would be about the shopping stops. I know …Great tour. Ramez was a legend. He is super passionate about his work and he really cares about his clients.
I don't really have any complaints. My one note would be about the shopping stops. I know some people like buying souvenirs, but personally I would rather spend the time at the ancient attractions. Having said that, it was only 30-45min three of four times throughout the tour so not the end of the world.
It's also worth noting that this tour is actually operated by Timeless Tours, not Expat Explore.
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Highly recommend this tour! The schedule is packed the first several days of the tour followed by days of relaxation, which is a great mix. An awesome way to see Egypt and would encourage everyone to …Highly recommend this tour! The schedule is packed the first several days of the tour followed by days of relaxation, which is a great mix. An awesome way to see Egypt and would encourage everyone to take this tour!
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I really cannot thank Timeless tours enough for making my stay and visit in Egypt so comfortable and smooth right from picking up from the airport until the last day of our trip. Egypt is not only jus…I really cannot thank Timeless tours enough for making my stay and visit in Egypt so comfortable and smooth right from picking up from the airport until the last day of our trip. Egypt is not only just a beautiful country with beautiful and amazing people but one would be amazed with their rich and most ancient culture and civilization. Anyone who has doubts about Egypt not being a safe country can really sit back and relax and just book their tour via #TimlessTours. The best part of our tour was our Guide Ramez, I could say he is the best guide i have ever encountered so far, calling him a Guide would be just not right as he poesses immense knowledge about his country and he would really go out of the way giving you tips on bargaining skills in market areas, brief us each time in detail about do's and dont's. He would explain each every architecture in detail and he is very passionate about his work which you can make out while you do the sight visit, as most of the guides might just brush you through history but he would patiently explain you in detail.
So far l would like to give like a Hudred stars for our Egyptologist Ramez and offcourse I am really happy to have booked the same via Timeless Tours.
I really look forward to book my Morrocco Tour via your company next year
It was one of the well planned trip, everything was taken care nicely, the management is too good and they manage you and your stay pretty well. Ramez was too good at handling the group and his knowle…It was one of the well planned trip, everything was taken care nicely, the management is too good and they manage you and your stay pretty well. Ramez was too good at handling the group and his knowledge is too good. He is one of the best tour guides I have come across.
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It was very good. Would help if the guide spoke a little slower.
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Best life experience ever! All the tour was amazing. Our guides Mariam and Ramez really love Egypt and their job so we were lucky to have them! If you are looking for something different that tour is …Best life experience ever! All the tour was amazing. Our guides Mariam and Ramez really love Egypt and their job so we were lucky to have them! If you are looking for something different that tour is a MUST!!!!
Ps*Also get the air balloon ride .There are no words to describe it!!!!
There were many people who helped us, but Miriam and Ramez were both incredibly caring and patient to all of our needs. They handled everything very well, and try their best to address any situations …There were many people who helped us, but Miriam and Ramez were both incredibly caring and patient to all of our needs. They handled everything very well, and try their best to address any situations that came up. It seemed like Timeless Tours really supported us having a good experience even at a cost to them. There were some moments that were outside their control, misspelled airline ticket, felucca breaking in the middle of the Nile, bus breakdown, etc. But these two guides were on top of everything and did really great job handling it properly and professionally. They apologized when things went wrong, and offered to make up for it (buy replacements) if they couldn't. This isn't a tour for those who dont like to rough it or who need to be "taken care of" constantly. I felt safe, was given so much good advice from the guides on what not to do and such, and I had a really fun time. I do recommend going in the winter months as when I went in August it was KILLER heat.
Advice: this is a cash economy and since many things aren't included such as meals and drinks, bring more than you think!
Cons: the heat. It was hot! Sometimes we had to listen to the guides in the heat and sunlight which was uncomfortable for many. Accommodations were budget, and given the cost of this tour expected. Good but not great.
Food was great not luxury but good!
Buses and Van's were fine.
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Ramez was phenomenal! He was concise, very well spoken, and lead the group at a good pace through the hot sites. There were some moments and things that happened outside this tours control, which he h…Ramez was phenomenal! He was concise, very well spoken, and lead the group at a good pace through the hot sites. There were some moments and things that happened outside this tours control, which he handled with professionalism. One girl didn't have a ticket in her correct name and he was able to get her on the flight (after much stress and calls on his end). Our felucca boat crashed and sail broke and we lost our shoes but he handled it amazingly. Even got most of our shoes back from the Nile! I really enjoy his patience and he handled all the situations with great care.
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Wow! What a week! Saw so much, a fantastic experience. Couldn't of asked for a better guide than Ramez, his knowledge and enthusiasm really made the tour a perfect introduction into the history and cu…Wow! What a week! Saw so much, a fantastic experience. Couldn't of asked for a better guide than Ramez, his knowledge and enthusiasm really made the tour a perfect introduction into the history and culture of Egypt. I was looked after from getting off the plane to getting back on again. Timeless tours really made the whole trip a stress free and enjoyable holiday. I would have no hesitation recommending this tour to anybody and might even take it again myself if I have a free week in the near future. Thanks to tour radar, timeless tours and definitely a big thanks to Ramez for an unforgettable tour.
It was excellent and our guide Ramaz went above and beyond for taking care of us and making sure we were safe even to the extent of having a security guard with us on occasions.
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Great trip by them. Loved
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It was a lovely experience. Ramez is a fantastic and friendly guide who loves and knows Egyptian history really well. The itinerary covered basically everything I wanted to see in Egypt and more. Very…It was a lovely experience. Ramez is a fantastic and friendly guide who loves and knows Egyptian history really well. The itinerary covered basically everything I wanted to see in Egypt and more. Very inexpensive. Very flexible with cash payments. Egypt was a dream for me and Timeless Tours helped make it come true so well.
Egypt is safe, guys! An official security guard from the government gets assigned to every bus tour. So, relax and enjoy the marvels of ancient Egypt.
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It was an amazing tour with the best guide Ramoz. He was very knowledgeable on Egyptology and I enjoyed his anecdotes at the various destinations. Esp the papyrus institute hahaha (inside tour-group j…It was an amazing tour with the best guide Ramoz. He was very knowledgeable on Egyptology and I enjoyed his anecdotes at the various destinations. Esp the papyrus institute hahaha (inside tour-group joke;) There were no issues about safety in Egypt. I felt safe all the way from Cairo to Aswan. The hot air balloon ride was amazing and would've liked more time in Luxor, its so beautiful. The tour is really good value for your money. I would recommend it to anyone. Loved it :)
BEST VACATION OF MY LIFE!!...and I've traveled the world. Saw EVERYTHING there is to see in Egypt, thanks to Ramez and Micahel S. The Expediter made me feel like a rock star: met me as soon as I de…BEST VACATION OF MY LIFE!!...and I've traveled the world. Saw EVERYTHING there is to see in Egypt, thanks to Ramez and Micahel S. The Expediter made me feel like a rock star: met me as soon as I de-planed and within 5 minutes, I had my Egyptian Visa, went through Customs, bought Egyptian Pounds and was out the door getting into the hotel car!! (I'm not kidding folks...maybe 10 minutes but I didn't stand in any lines of have to do ANYTHING! He did it all!!
Best part of this vacation: The Felucca! DO THE FELUCCA people!! Don't be afraid. The best food I had during the entire trip and the Felucca staff KNOW WHAT THEY'RE DOING!! Sailing down the Nile on a Felucca made me think of Cleopatra-days, plus we got to swim in the Nile - both experiences the majority of my tour group didn't take advantage of. Their loss.
All-encompassing Tour; the Sphinx, Pyramids, Mummies, tombs, the Egyptian National Museum, etc., and thanks to Tour Guide Michael S. who took a few of us to an Egyptian restaurant, we had stuffed pigeon - a true Egyptian delicacy!!
YOU WON'T GO WRONG WITH THIS VACATION PACKAGE - trust me!! Sign up today.
Jeff
BEST EVER, Wow, what a great tour and for such a low price. Ramoz was fantastic and so was our group. Right from the start at the Airport we were treated like celebrities, YES I'm serious, Aman met th…BEST EVER, Wow, what a great tour and for such a low price. Ramoz was fantastic and so was our group. Right from the start at the Airport we were treated like celebrities, YES I'm serious, Aman met the plane virtually and whisked us through, while all other passengers queued. Don't hesitate at all booking these tours.
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WOW, we had the best time, everything was so good and effortless. I was concerned since the price of the tour was so low, but the standard was amazing. Ramez did such a great job, he explained a lot a…WOW, we had the best time, everything was so good and effortless. I was concerned since the price of the tour was so low, but the standard was amazing. Ramez did such a great job, he explained a lot and was able to answer any question. 4000 years of history needs respect and time to absorb. Thank you to everyone involved in getting this tour together and our fellow travellers, you were a great bunch and miss you all.
Brilliant trip. Ramez was fantastic and so knowledgeable about everything and very helpful. We had so much fun
The best itineraries in a week I can say and everything worked out for me, very in-depth explanation by tour guides and friendly timeless crews I liked the most.
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I HAD THE TIME OF MY LIFE. This by far has been the most adventurous trip I have been on. The optional tours were exceptional but most of all out Tour Guide Rames was excellent. He is funny, witty and…I HAD THE TIME OF MY LIFE. This by far has been the most adventurous trip I have been on. The optional tours were exceptional but most of all out Tour Guide Rames was excellent. He is funny, witty and understanding. Rames is an expert egyptologist and knows his history very well. He makes all of the history relatable and understandable for all the information we needed to learn. I will truly miss him and the experience we shared together. We were a group of 25 and it honestly was extremely fun and there were activities for everyone. DO NOT MISS THE Balloon ride it was a highlight for me! Thanks to Expat Explore
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Written on February 28, 2017
5.0 - Excellent
I HAD THE TIME OF MY LIFE. This by far has been the most adventurous trip I have been on. The optional tours were exceptional but most of all…Smill
Written on February 28, 2017
5.0 - Excellent
I HAD THE TIME OF MY LIFE. This by far has been the most adventurous trip I have been on. The optional tours were exceptional but most of all out Tour Guide Rames was excellent. He is funny, witty and understanding. Rames is an expert egyptologist and knows his history very well. He makes all of the history relatable and understandable for all the information we needed to learn. I will truly miss him and the experience we shared together. We were a group of 25 and it honestly was extremely fun and there were activities for everyone. DO NOT MISS THE Balloon ride it was a highlight for me
The provided schedule, information, places visited and activities proposed were over all very exciting and well organised and definitely alltogether paid the price 500%. Highly recommended.
Best experience of my life. Everything was excellent!
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Ramez was very patient, answering all questions no matter how many times the same questions were asked. He was very knowledgeable about the sites and history. All the Timeless employees were very flex…Ramez was very patient, answering all questions no matter how many times the same questions were asked. He was very knowledgeable about the sites and history. All the Timeless employees were very flexible in accommodating me with my travel changes. THANKS RAMEZ!
This is very good tour. Ramez is a good guide, explained everything properly. Itinerary was properly planned. Few points to take care:
1. If you have selected Falucaa tour instead of Nile cruise, you …This is very good tour. Ramez is a good guide, explained everything properly. Itinerary was properly planned. Few points to take care:
1. If you have selected Falucaa tour instead of Nile cruise, you should know that Faluca sails only 4-5 km and has limited access to washroom. But experience is very good, it is like camping. I enjoyed it. Crew on Faluca was very good.
2. Opt for flight from Cairo to Aswan instead of overnight bus. People who opted for bus seems very tired next day. Flight is more comfortable and you get more time to relax, unless you are brave and broke.
3. Most important, carry sunscreen, hat and shades all the time.
4. Nile cruise tour is slightly boring as you spend 3 days on cruise with very few activities especially on last day.
5. Falucaa tour will giver you an extra day in Hurgada resort. That is must to enjoy fully. You can go for scuba/snorkelling on day 1 and may opt for quad biking on day 2.
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Amazing experience, and for the most part very good.
There were a lot additional expenses, meals, entry prices, drinking water, tips, etc. which meant the tour price became quite expensive.
4 of the m…Amazing experience, and for the most part very good.
There were a lot additional expenses, meals, entry prices, drinking water, tips, etc. which meant the tour price became quite expensive.
4 of the mornings we had ‘included’ breakfasts, our itinerary didn’t allow us to actually have those breakfasts which was a shame.
The felucca was a disappointment, not at all as stated in the itinerary.
Overall it was an enjoyable trip, and an amazing experience.
J
This trip exceeded my expectations 1000 percent!! The lodging was above average, the food was great and plentiful, the itinerary was busy but so worth it, our group was AMAZING, and our tour guide, “B…This trip exceeded my expectations 1000 percent!! The lodging was above average, the food was great and plentiful, the itinerary was busy but so worth it, our group was AMAZING, and our tour guide, “Big Ramz” was fantastic. I was hesitant about visiting Egypt with all of the chaos in the world, but I never felt unsafe at any point in this trip.
The pick up and drop off at the airport was timely and professional, and they helped me get a visa and get through customs, which would have been a bit confusing without help.
The first/last night hotel was great, and all of the lodging was far above average. The rooms on the river cruise were amazing, the sun deck was great, and the sailing down the Nile was awesome. I have ZERO complaints about any of the places we stayed.
The days on the tour are super long, especially if you do the extra excursions. There were a couple of 3 AM wake up calls and some longer nights.. so be prepared for that. This isn’t a “relaxing” vacation, it’s an intense sightseeing tour and you’re going to get tired. If you space out your excursions, plan your sleep, and take at least one day to chill, you will be just fine. You have one almost full day to relax on the cruise, and if you choose the extra day in Hurghada, you can sit and sip drinks by the pool and Red Sea or go get a massage
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Amazing and so stress free, this trip was one of the best trip so far! From the beginning it was great, the pick up was easy, our accommodation (hotels and cruise) were great, the food beyond amazing,…Amazing and so stress free, this trip was one of the best trip so far! From the beginning it was great, the pick up was easy, our accommodation (hotels and cruise) were great, the food beyond amazing, the sites breathtaking, our tour guide aka our fierce leader Ramez was all you can ask for. This trip was fantastic I couldn't ask for anything different, everything was worry free and loved every minute of it! I totally recommend Timeless Tours as they are dedicated to what they do. Again our tour guide made this trip the best!!!! Thank you Ramez for making this trip beyond incredible for my father and I!
My fiancé and I loved the tour! We would definitely come back to Egypt as those 10 days feel like not enough! Still, in just 10 days, you get to see much of the Country´s important sites. The Valley o…My fiancé and I loved the tour! We would definitely come back to Egypt as those 10 days feel like not enough! Still, in just 10 days, you get to see much of the Country´s important sites. The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Luxor were our favorites points on the route, and we must say the Felucca experience is unique if you like/dare to sleep on the boat. Having We had some issues with our flights and Hanny was always so helpful and made us feel always secure. Totally recommended!
Great time. Really busy and early mornings but 100% worth it!! You get to see a lot in little time. Feels like you're there for 2 weeks (in a good way). Take advantage of the hot air balloon. Amazing!…Great time. Really busy and early mornings but 100% worth it!! You get to see a lot in little time. Feels like you're there for 2 weeks (in a good way). Take advantage of the hot air balloon. Amazing!!!!
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It was an amazing experience, one of the best trips of my life and I am someone traveling a lot! Both guides, Michael and Ramez, are very knowledgeable and great fun, trying to accommodate every reque…It was an amazing experience, one of the best trips of my life and I am someone traveling a lot! Both guides, Michael and Ramez, are very knowledgeable and great fun, trying to accommodate every request, including all sorts of extra activities, if possible and communicated in time. The group was fantastic, although mixed age range and the interaction was very pleasant.
I know everyone has safety concerns when it comes to Egypt nowadays, but having done this, I consider them unjustified. As a matter of fact, I have completely forgotten all about that once the tour started. Same goes for the clothing issue - you can wear sleeveless tops and shorts without a problem, as long as you can put up with the locals staring.
It's best if you address them all your questions before going, so you can prepare.
Go with an open mind, bring enough energy and money for all the extra activities and do as many as you can, they are all worth it.
I warmly recommend it to everyone looking for an unforgettable adventure!
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I had the best time with Timeless Tours exploring Egypt! Michael and Rames are both amazing, very knowledgeable! I had many first experiences in Egypt - sailing on a felucca, riding a hot air balloon,…I had the best time with Timeless Tours exploring Egypt! Michael and Rames are both amazing, very knowledgeable! I had many first experiences in Egypt - sailing on a felucca, riding a hot air balloon, and scuba diving in the Red Sea! These memories will last a lifetime, I am so grateful for this trip- I met many wonderful people! :) Sleeping in the felucca along the Nile River is one of my favorite memories, I highly recommend it! Rames is the man, very funny guy!
I would suggest bringing snacks while traveling, small change for public toilets and extra toilet paper/baby wipes. I also upgraded to the flight from Cairo-Aswan as the bus ride is 13 hours!
This tour revealed the coolest mysteries in Egyptian history,even if the transportation and wake up hours are tough,it is totally worth it! Michael and Ramez are not only super savvy but also bring th…This tour revealed the coolest mysteries in Egyptian history,even if the transportation and wake up hours are tough,it is totally worth it! Michael and Ramez are not only super savvy but also bring the perfect mood and keep everything settled. This tour is the best beginning to the magic world of ancient Egypt which will keep you wondering about what all these stones try to tell us...
J
The guides for the trip are really great! Mariam and Ramuz try to accommodate everyone as much as possible and even go out of their way to help you out. The tour itself is busy, you see ALOT so be re…The guides for the trip are really great! Mariam and Ramuz try to accommodate everyone as much as possible and even go out of their way to help you out. The tour itself is busy, you see ALOT so be ready for early wake up calls and multiple site visits a day (totally worth it). If you want relaxation I would recommend including hurgada in your tour or giving yourself a few more days in Cairo to explore other sites at your own pace which they can help schedule as well!
I would like to thank Mr Hany Kadry for making my dream trip come true!Timeless Egypt was recommended to me by a friend, however they have excedeed all my expectations. We booked a 10 days tour that w…I would like to thank Mr Hany Kadry for making my dream trip come true!Timeless Egypt was recommended to me by a friend, however they have excedeed all my expectations. We booked a 10 days tour that was very well organized, as we crossed Egypt from North to South we felt safe the whole time. Everything from airport pick-up to transport between locations was set and made everything so easy as we enjoyed each and every moment of our trip. Our tour guide Ramez went above and beyond to make us feel at home in Egypt,showing great knowledge and professionalism. We will be back soon!
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We organized a 10 days private tour with Timeless Egypt- Cairo, Aswan and Luxor. Every day was an amazing adventure as we stepped into the Pharao's footsteps. Our guide Rames was very knowledgeable, f…We organized a 10 days private tour with Timeless Egypt- Cairo, Aswan and Luxor. Every day was an amazing adventure as we stepped into the Pharao's footsteps. Our guide Rames was very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Thank you for a wonderful holiday, and for making us feel at home in Egypt.
J
My dream trip Egypt was beyond imagination but guide need do better time management.
J
My experience in Egypt was amazing. We truly had the experience of a lifetime!I took this trip with my sisters to see the wonderful sights in Ancient Egypt. Whilst there we had our wonderful tour guid…My experience in Egypt was amazing. We truly had the experience of a lifetime!I took this trip with my sisters to see the wonderful sights in Ancient Egypt. Whilst there we had our wonderful tour guide Mariam Tawfiq. Mariam did a fantastic job at showing us some of the fantastic sights of Egypt with much knowledge to share with us for each and every sight. Mariam taught us things we hadn't previously known. She gave us a thirst for knowledge that she gladly helped us with.
Throughout our tour, she got to know myself and my sisters personally. Her last day Mariam got really sick, yet she still managed to join us and take us to places. If that isnt dedication then I dont know what is!! Her performance was OUTSTANDING and if I were to ever come back to Egypt, I would make sure I have Mariam as my tour guide. From the museum to the Great Pyramids. We all felt that we got to love and know Egypt with Mariam's help.
I would like to also thank Ramez as he was also my tour guide for two days. Ramez had paitence to deal with all of us (trust me my sisters and I were a handful). He helped us with everything that we wanted. Thank you Ramez!
A truly 5* trip.Thank you Timeless, Mariam, and Ramez!
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We heard about timeless tour through our friend whom had gone with this company and highly recomended us to go with. My sisters and I decided to check them out but before we had decided to go with the…We heard about timeless tour through our friend whom had gone with this company and highly recomended us to go with. My sisters and I decided to check them out but before we had decided to go with them, we had endless watsapp msgs exchanged to ensure what the best tour was for us. They were responsive calm and always portrayed professionalisim. We asked a lot of questions and not once they portrayed hesistance in their response. This made us feel a lot more comfortabe with our decision to go ahead with the booking. We had decided to go with Highlight 15 day tour. Their first initial contact with us to right to the end of our trip they made us feel safe, comfortable and delivered the best memorable experience we would ever encounter. Our group started off big but then it broke into two teams - one team where those that sailed on a boat and the other group were those whom chose the fellucca. Our main tour guide Mariam Tawfik was one of the best souls we had encountered. Her passion for the nation and history is evident in her speach and action. Her vast knowledge and impeccable proffesionalism was evident in the way she handled and ensured everyone was satisfied. She delivered above and beyond experience for us even on our last day tour where she fell sick but still wanted to make sure she did not cancel on us and delivered outstanding performance. At some point we had another tour guide for a short time as the team became one again at this point. Ramez a man whom you would also never forget. Our time was short with him but indeed he has left us with an unforgettable experience. No short of knowledge he was. There's a lot to see in Egypt and timeless tour tires to capture as much as possible in the tour, which makes it that extra special. This means some of the days you would need to wake up really early such as 4am starts to get to see all those monuments and temples. Nevertheless 4am starts were not an issue as long as we got to steal a moment of time in history. Thank you so much Timeless Tour, Mariam and Ramez for truly delivering unforgettable expereince. We hope to see you again in the near future.
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Hello, timeless tours was amazing, I stayed for about 15 days to explore Egypt. I couldn’t have asked for better guides Mariam and Ramez, both guides were amazing who showed impeccable knowledge about…Hello, timeless tours was amazing, I stayed for about 15 days to explore Egypt. I couldn’t have asked for better guides Mariam and Ramez, both guides were amazing who showed impeccable knowledge about all the historical monuments all over. Although my time with ramez was short, with only a few days with him as our tour group split into two groups I have to say he was so welcoming and acknowledged every need that me and my sisters needed and met all our requirements that we asked for. My main tour guide was Mariam, she is the most sweetest and caring tour guide ever. We pretty much travelled to all the important sites of Egypt and she answered all our questions we had about Egypt, everytime we needed food or to stop anywhere she would give us time to relax before hitting the road again. My favourite two places was Abu Simbel and ofcourse th Great Pyramids of Giza. Everything in general about Egypt was beautiful you can almost imagine you were there at the ancient Egyptian time by how well the temples and mosques were preserved. Timeless Tours , specifically Mariam & Ramez you have been amazing and I will definitely come back. Both of you guys will always have a place in my Heart ❤️
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We took the Nile Jewel 9 Days, 5* Nile Cruise & The Red Sea. We crossed Egypt from North to South. We felt safe the whole time. Our guides, Ramses and Mariam, were very nice, always taking care of wha…We took the Nile Jewel 9 Days, 5* Nile Cruise & The Red Sea. We crossed Egypt from North to South. We felt safe the whole time. Our guides, Ramses and Mariam, were very nice, always taking care of what we needed: food, ATMs, currency exchange, internet, etc. I liked that all was was shcedule on your itinerary was done, even if sometimes we were running short of time.
You need to know there there will be a lot of early wake-ups to complete this busy schedule, but also it's good in order to avoid the intense sun of egypt.
I truly recommend the cammel ride, which is amazing and you get a better view of the pyramids. At the different cities you will see a a lot of impressive temples. Abu SImbel is strongly recommended as well.
Hurghada was just perfect and what we needed to rest from the trip and enjoy the pool and food from the hotel. The corals we saw while snorkeling have been the best ones I've seen so far.
What we didn't like is the bus ride from Cairo to Aswan. It was about a 14 hour ride in a very uncomfortable minivan. It's ok for a day tour, but very hard to sleep on it during the night; plus, once you arrive you have a full day of sightseeing. Nevertheless, I was quite impressed of their good logistics with the transportation, always at time.
Also I would recommend Timeless Tours to include all the entrance fees at the tour price. Since there are things you will have to pay anyways, it's better to pay everything in advance so we don't have to carry that much cash. They don't accept credit card and mostly everywhere you need cash.
Good hotels, good tour, good price, serious company, we recommend it!
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Overall my trip to Egypt was amazing! I felt completely safe the entire time & Ramez was a amazing tour guide! He had great knowledge about every location we visited & answered any questions we had. D…Overall my trip to Egypt was amazing! I felt completely safe the entire time & Ramez was a amazing tour guide! He had great knowledge about every location we visited & answered any questions we had. Definitely would recommend this tour to anyone who wants so explore Egypt!
S
Had a great time during the Nile Jewel tour. New country, new people & amazing experiences. Our guides Mariam & Ramez have been great!
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We saw a lot of amazing things. Unforgettable experiences. Our guide Rames is knowledgeable and accommodating. He kept us safe (we’re Americans) and maintained a positive attitude. Great relatable dud…We saw a lot of amazing things. Unforgettable experiences. Our guide Rames is knowledgeable and accommodating. He kept us safe (we’re Americans) and maintained a positive attitude. Great relatable dude.
I was nervous about going to Egypt, but this tour made all of those fears go away the minute I stepped off the plane! Everything from airport pickup to transport between locations was set and it made …I was nervous about going to Egypt, but this tour made all of those fears go away the minute I stepped off the plane! Everything from airport pickup to transport between locations was set and it made everything way less stressful than if I had tried to do it all on my own. Our tour guide Peter was extraordinary and lead us through everything with ease. We got to see amazing things and learn a lot about the history of ancient Egypt. The only con was that our overnight bus from Cairo to Aswan was freezing and there seemed to be nothing to be done about the 13-hour cold ride. I'm so happy I chose to do this tour and suggest it to all! I was a solo female traveler with the group and never felt alone!
M
First of all Egypt exceeded my expectations, and is a fascinating country. The tour with Timeless Tours gave me an excellent introduction to Egypt, it's history, and culture, and I gained a deeper und…First of all Egypt exceeded my expectations, and is a fascinating country. The tour with Timeless Tours gave me an excellent introduction to Egypt, it's history, and culture, and I gained a deeper understanding and appreciation for Egypt.
From the minute, I first booked the tour on Tour Radar, I was totally impressed with the quality of customer service delivered by everyone involved. It was very quick and easy to get in touch with a live person at tour radar without any wait time on the phone, and the Tour Radar agent was extremely pleasant and helpful.
I was even more impressed with Hany, the owner of Timeless Tours, who personally answered any question that I had about the tour that I booked, or any question related to my visit to Egypt. He provided me with outstanding and exceptional customer service. I asked him many questions in the online conversation thread, which by the way is a great service, and he answered each and every question that I had, very promptly, efficiently, patiently, and in detail, It is indeed very rare to encounter service of such high standards anywhere, and demonstrates a high level of commitment to the customer and customer satisfaction.
The Itinerary for the 9 DAY tour that I booked was just perfect, and covered all the highlights that I was interested in seeing in Egypt, and more. The tour was well planned, oganized and coordinated, and the time allotted for the whole tour was used efficiently and effectively.
There were several Optional tours offered as part of the main tour, and I would recommend doing them all, especially the Abu Simbal tour and the Hot Air Balloon Ride which were among the highlights of my trip to Egypt, and well worth the extra cost.
The 2 tour guides that we had for this particular tour, Medhat, and Ramez, were wonderful guides. They were both very patient, friendly, and helpful, and went out of their way to ensure that everything went smoothly, and that everyone on the tour was safe, comfortable, and on schedule for all the transfers, and sight seeing activities especially in light of the logistics involved in conducting a tour of this magnitude,
Also, the reception that I received by the Timeles Tour representative upon my arrival at Cairo International airport, was a very pleasant surprise ! The Representative, Mohamed, met me before I had to enter the immigration and customs area, and helped me breeze through everything, so effortlessly and without any hassle whatsoever. It was all so seamless and easy, that I was absolutely astounded! It was the easiest International airport arrivals that I have ever experienced.
Overall, I had an excellent experience and a wonderful time on my tour with Timeless Tours, and I highly, highly recommend this particular tour company. This is definitely a customer oriented company, with it's primary focus on superior service quality and customer satisfaction.
First of all, thanks a lot Timeless for the wonderful tour!!! i had a great time with my family.
We booked a 15 days package with Dahab and it was absolutely fantastic. It was very well organised, wi…First of all, thanks a lot Timeless for the wonderful tour!!! i had a great time with my family.
We booked a 15 days package with Dahab and it was absolutely fantastic. It was very well organised, with great service/food/accommodation and value for money, also most importantly the safety and security provided by the organizers.
I searched a lot of tours for months where my parents could join too (age about 60+), I would definitely recommend Timeless as they supported my family all the way. from site seeing to breaks. The tour was not pushed / rushed.
In person, Hany was really helpful, offering us support and assistance prior booking and until the end and Sam as well for his support at Cairo.
And hats off to our tour guide Ramez!!! really passionate with a lot of knowledge, he can go on and on at times but a really good person. A great guide, making sure everything is fine and very helpful.
There was this one time where we almost left Edfu temple on the boat and my wife left her bag with valuables back at the temple. Rames literally jumped off the boat and sprinted straight to the coffee shop in seconds before we could even react, lol was amazing. Thanks for that! and great memories at Dahab!!
All in all, a great tour and once of the most memorable one for me and my family!
Good luck and all the best.. keep doing the good work
From Steven Pinto and family!!!
If you are considering a visit to Egypt, stop considering and do it ASAP! It is 100% worth it and Timeless Tours was definetely the best option. I could not have chosen better. I was well received fro…If you are considering a visit to Egypt, stop considering and do it ASAP! It is 100% worth it and Timeless Tours was definetely the best option. I could not have chosen better. I was well received from the very first moment at the airport to the airport transfer when my 10 days trip was over. Our guides Ramez and Medhat did an excellent job and knew the perfect time to give us the explanation and to leave us free for our own discover of each temple and place we visited. Besides, I did the felluca option and I highly recommend it. Well, I could not be happier! Thank you so much Timeless Tours Egypt for making my vacation so worth it!
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Visiting Egypt would not have been the same if I had not gone with Timeless Tours. Everything from the visa on arrival to accommodations during the tour went smoothly and without hassle. Our tour guid…Visiting Egypt would not have been the same if I had not gone with Timeless Tours. Everything from the visa on arrival to accommodations during the tour went smoothly and without hassle. Our tour guides Ramez and Medhat were so knowledgable when explaining the historical sites we visited. They had the utmost patience for our large group of 28 and made sure that everyone understood the itinerary for the day. Funnily enough, they also warned us about the types of things that may happen to tourists, such as getting ripped off by the local vendors around the tourist sites. The extra excursions were also well worth our time and money; the visit to Abu Simbel, the hot air balloon ride in Luxor, and snorkeling in the Red Sea in Hurghada were all amazing experiences. Our accommodations in each location were comfortable, and the staff and locals were friendly. If you have reservations about visiting Egypt, don't! My expectations were greatly exceeded, especially in terms of safety and the rich history that the country has. I'd definitely visit again using Timeless!
I had such a wonderful experience exploring Egypt with Timeless Tours! Booking with Timeless was a great way to visit multiple locations within Egypt without the hassle of planning how to get around. …I had such a wonderful experience exploring Egypt with Timeless Tours! Booking with Timeless was a great way to visit multiple locations within Egypt without the hassle of planning how to get around. For instance, everything was taken care of for us from the moment we landed at the airport; the entire support staff is efficient and great with communication! Additionally, our guides, Ramez and Medhat went above and beyond their roles as a guide to ensure that everyone was learning, relaxing, and having fun. They were available 24/7 to help us with all of our needs and questions. I would recommend this tour to anyone who looking to explore multiple areas of Egypt on a budget; all our accommodations were top notch! Lastly, everywhere we went was completely safe, we were at ease the entire trip. Egypt is beautiful and should not be missed!
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A wonderful experience of Egypt with Timeless Tours. Hany was so efficient and helpful in the lead up to the tour. Ramez and Madhat were fantastic guides: flexible, extremely knowledgeable and fun. Ti…A wonderful experience of Egypt with Timeless Tours. Hany was so efficient and helpful in the lead up to the tour. Ramez and Madhat were fantastic guides: flexible, extremely knowledgeable and fun. Timeless Tours made we feel at ease and made my trip of Egypt an unforgettable one. Would not hesitate to recommend them to others.
M
Best of Egypt 10 days/9 nights with Ramez as our guide was a really great tour, with a few hiccups (Nile river to low at one point so only 2 nights on Nile cruise) but they were all dealt with very we…Best of Egypt 10 days/9 nights with Ramez as our guide was a really great tour, with a few hiccups (Nile river to low at one point so only 2 nights on Nile cruise) but they were all dealt with very well. Timeless tours offer great accommodation & food and the itinerary is well thought out and all this equates to fantastic value for money. December is actually a great time to travel to Egypt as weather mild.....it even gets a little chilly which is a relief to the hot summers you get there. We were split into 3 groups as such a large number for the Christmas trip so was also great to meet Peter and Sim Sim. In fact Sim Sim took us for a few outings and he was also so knowledgeable and very likeable. I would like to thank Timeless Tours and their staff for a great trip full of magical memories and a bunch of new friends - Wish you would spread your wings to Morocco and Turkey as I would book with Timeless again any time. Well done!!
Overall, my experience on tour was fantastic and I highly recommend Timeless Tours. I was traveling alone, and I was nervous about harassment and safety while in Egypt but Timeless and my guide, Ramez…Overall, my experience on tour was fantastic and I highly recommend Timeless Tours. I was traveling alone, and I was nervous about harassment and safety while in Egypt but Timeless and my guide, Ramez kept us safe and entertained. I highly recommend going to Egypt now, while the crowds are less because the sites are spectacular. The accommodations were all high quality. I really do think that this tour represents incredible value for money. My only complaint is that I wasn't kept up to date on changes to my itinerary before arrival. I still had an amazing experience, but I would have liked to have known that I would only be spending 1 night on the Felucca and 1 day in Luxor as opposed to the 2 that were in my itinerary (instead we went to Hurghada). I also was disappointed that the 10hr train ride listed in my itinerary instead became a 16hr bus ride. This was a result of a security situation, and wasn't the fault of Timeless (but still sucked). So be sure to contact Timeless before you depart to make sure you have the most updated information.
M
I had an excellent experience! That is not to say there weren't some hiccups along the way but nothing within anybody's control (such as bus breaking down or the Nile River being too shallow to take t…I had an excellent experience! That is not to say there weren't some hiccups along the way but nothing within anybody's control (such as bus breaking down or the Nile River being too shallow to take the cruise the entire way) but every step back was met with extreme effort , attention, care and fast acting to get us right back on track if not ahead! This tour is excellent for all ages and personalities! If you like to venture out a bit outside of the activities offered by the tour, if you prefer to like to sleep in, take it easy and relax along the way or if you like to rise with the sun and fill each minute with a much activities, all is possible! All you need to do is communicate your
preferences to your tour guides. They really put in a lot of effort to meet your expectations and satisfaction but of course your safety is the utmost importance. The accommodation and hotels provided throughout the trip is all 4star or above, clean, good food, packed with additional activities, safe and the list goes on. The tour guides (Ramez, Simpson and Peter) are all extremely knowledgeable but more importantly very passionate! A few things to keep in mind, I went in December/new years and it is much colder than you think for Egypt. Bring a light jacket and a heavy sweater! (Or two hehe) it will also help having warmer clothes on the air conditioned bus! Also, my personal experience as a 29 year old female, you do not get hassled as much as it is written online. People are hospitable, friendly, helpful and kind. If someone is trying to sell you something just smile, say no thank you and keep moving and they will keep moving as well. If you try to think of fake excuses, of course you will be countered with solutions. Also, dress modestly but don't over think your attire. Be wise and welcoming to an amazing experience! Thank you to TourRadar and Timeless tours!
The guides were very knowledgeable. The airport pick up and drop were very easy and they were where they said they where going to be and made the visa and airport security very easy for my first time …The guides were very knowledgeable. The airport pick up and drop were very easy and they were where they said they where going to be and made the visa and airport security very easy for my first time there
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The trip of a lifetime, I encourage all to visit Egypt. Timeless Tours did a great job, from meeting us at the airport to amazing temple visits and information, right until the drop off. Our group was…The trip of a lifetime, I encourage all to visit Egypt. Timeless Tours did a great job, from meeting us at the airport to amazing temple visits and information, right until the drop off. Our group was diverse but got along perfectly. I felt a great sense that they really cared and tried to make all requests possible. We had two guides Method and Ramos, they really know and love their country. The transportation was comfortable, hotels safe and clean, and the cruise accommodations were great, we had a private balcony to watch the world go by. Thank you for an enjoyable and educational vacation.
I had a great time on this tour Ra Moza was one of the guide and you can tell he is passionate about what he is telling you about the history of his country and he knows a lot of it; and he is willing…I had a great time on this tour Ra Moza was one of the guide and you can tell he is passionate about what he is telling you about the history of his country and he knows a lot of it; and he is willing to share the stories if you want to listen. If you ask him a question he has an answer or can find out for you. When I had a problem with one of the hotels we stayed at breaking some of my jewelry he was right there to be my translator and help sort the whole thing out. Also if you go on this tour and it is one of the longer bus rides between the towns like Cairo to Aswan buy snacks a head of time the places we stopped the snacks where more than in the cities.
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This was a perfect tour for those who don’t have much time to explore the beautiful country of Egypt! The tour guides at Timless were excellent. We had the good luck of having excellent guides such as…This was a perfect tour for those who don’t have much time to explore the beautiful country of Egypt! The tour guides at Timless were excellent. We had the good luck of having excellent guides such as Michael, Ramiz and Marriam. They were all extremely knowledgable about Egypt, ancient and present.
The accommodations provided were very close to the sites you will be visiting on the tour. They also were safe and secure accommodations with good food options.
I had a wonderful experience with Timeless Egypt. Highlights of the trip were spending the 2 days in the ancient city of Luxor with Ramiz, the Hot Air Balloon ride in Luxor and the Camel Rides near the Pyramids.
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What a fantastic experience! Egypt is AMAZING ! Five days was not long enough, so I'm coming back ASAP to see the rest ! Timeless Tours looks after you from start to finish so I never had to worry, a…What a fantastic experience! Egypt is AMAZING ! Five days was not long enough, so I'm coming back ASAP to see the rest ! Timeless Tours looks after you from start to finish so I never had to worry, and as a single female Traveller that counts for a lot. Ra Moza my guide was seriously the best guide you could ask for- and please do ask for him! - Egyptologist by education, he knew all the ins and outs of all the temple , his passion for the ancients conveyed across every description and story he told. Egypt should be on everyone's to do list and with timeless Tours as well !
J
The tour was amazing thanks to our guide Ramez.... So passionate, spoke great English so communication was easy and we felt safe as he was pretty much a local where ever we went.
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The first part of the tour was very nice, with a very nice tour guide, that offered a lot of information about all Egyptians culture. Ramez was very enthusiastic and made this part of the tour very en…The first part of the tour was very nice, with a very nice tour guide, that offered a lot of information about all Egyptians culture. Ramez was very enthusiastic and made this part of the tour very enjoyable. I highly recommend him for any groups. And most important he always seeks for your comfort, assisting me with any extra needs I had.
An excellent ten days. The staff looked after me from the airport arrivals to the drop off 10 days later. The hotels far exceeded my expectations of a budget tour. The guides were helpful, well inform…An excellent ten days. The staff looked after me from the airport arrivals to the drop off 10 days later. The hotels far exceeded my expectations of a budget tour. The guides were helpful, well informed and cheerful at all times. Our guide Rames was superlative. The group bonded well with hugs all around on the last night.
M
Excellent trip, very happy with the program list.
All the touristic spots were covered as promised and ample time was given to explore on our own.
Cruise was excellent,enjoyed all the optional excur…Excellent trip, very happy with the program list.
All the touristic spots were covered as promised and ample time was given to explore on our own.
Cruise was excellent,enjoyed all the optional excursions too..
Hot air balloon was good too but the best was red sea scuba diving.
Ramiez our guide is a very resourceful person,took us out to downtown in all the cities our cruise docked..was fun..
Will continue to look forward for other tour plans from tour radar/timeless
J
Better than I had hoped for. The guides were helpful and thorough from the reception gate at arrival in Cairo through the entire ten day tour. The itinerary included the most amazing sites and the nig…Better than I had hoped for. The guides were helpful and thorough from the reception gate at arrival in Cairo through the entire ten day tour. The itinerary included the most amazing sites and the night on the felucca on the Nile under a full moon was magical. Great company to book with.
J
trip was excellent.. cruise was wonderful. great service and good entertainment.
food needs to be arranged a bit wit respect to variety [asian, arabic,indian]
The best tour I have ever been apart of! Highly recommend. The service is incredible from airport pickup to drop off. Our guide Ramez was incredible! Very knowledgable, passionate and made us feel com…The best tour I have ever been apart of! Highly recommend. The service is incredible from airport pickup to drop off. Our guide Ramez was incredible! Very knowledgable, passionate and made us feel completely at home. He went out of his way for me particularly and I cannot thank him enough. The door to door service was impeccable. The accommodation was clean, comfortable and had everything you could need, complete with views and facilities.
There was not a Nile River Cruise on the tour . The name on the tour should not be that .
Besides the dirty, and uncorfortable night at the Fdlucca , the tour was very good and interesting .
The tour was great in general , except that it wasn't related to the name . There was not a Nile River Cruise, we had a night on an old , dirty , disgusting Felucca boat , without water. We only saile…The tour was great in general , except that it wasn't related to the name . There was not a Nile River Cruise, we had a night on an old , dirty , disgusting Felucca boat , without water. We only sailed for 5 KM ( inside the city , and spent the night there) the guy cooked and washed everything with " water from the River " . ( I felt like going back to Varanasi, India) .
This part of the tour was not right , I was expecting a nike Cruise . I suggest Tour Radar to review this part of the tour , not recommended for foreighneres UNLESS it is truly explained on the program . I felt misled and fooled. I missed the real Nile Cruise.
Besides that, the whole tour was good , guide was good, hotels were very good , transportation was good. Sites were spectacular.
Thank you , Juan Mesa
J
Really enjoyed our time away. Ra Moza our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and he went above and beyond to make sure we had a spectacular time.
Also Hany, Sam and Peter all made us feel so wel…Really enjoyed our time away. Ra Moza our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and he went above and beyond to make sure we had a spectacular time.
Also Hany, Sam and Peter all made us feel so welcome, aswel as all the staff in the various accommodation we stayed it.
I would recommend visiting Egypt to anyone interested in the culture and history, but particularly to use Timeless Tours, as the organisation and customer service was the best I've ever experienced!
The accommodation in each location was fantastic, and my expanded waistline is evidence of the delicious food we were served.
This tour mixes history and culture whilst give you time to relax and enjoy your trip away.
Keep up the good work Timeless and hope to see you all again very soon on my next trip!
Kind regards,
Joe
L
BOOK THIS TOUR!! But really, if you're looking at the reviews then go ahead and book! You will not regret it!!
This tour was true my amazing from the moment of online booking through to our final …BOOK THIS TOUR!! But really, if you're looking at the reviews then go ahead and book! You will not regret it!!
This tour was true my amazing from the moment of online booking through to our final fair wells at the airport! Timeless tours really have perfected the "luxury adventure trip of Egypt". Everything was thought of throughout the trip such as A/C transport, extra entertainment events and even free unlimited ice cream and one hotel! (A personal favourite). The hotels and cruise included with exceed any expectionts you have! They where all so excellent and gave the trip that 5 star feeling! Our favourite part of the trip bar the pyramids was our timeless tour guide Ramez! He met us in Aswan and took us through up to Cairo! He was so unbelievably knowledgable, passionate about every site visit, undoubtly proffiesinal in service and outstandingly personable for all your guests needs when possible! It turkey felt like leaving a best friend at the end of the tour! We couldn't of asked for a better person to take us through the holiday! The food was plentiful and unbelievably delicious! (I will need to diet for weeks now!!). Timeless tours have really understood the needs of travellers, adventure seekers and holiday guest alike and created an adventure package with a dab of luxury and relaxation. It was truly the best experience and all the service received from everyone in Egypt was exceptional and friendly. (The site visits our second to none!) I really would recommend this holiday to everyone and anyone even my Cat!! It's that fantastic! I want to say a massive thank you to Hani, Sam and peters for their guidance and help with the whole tour and a huge massive thank you to Ramez for being so excellent throughout and for putting up with my 123million questions!!
We look forward to seeing you all again soon!!
Best wishes
Lily and Joe
J
Really enjoyed our time away. Ra Moza our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and he went above and beyond to make sure we had a spectacular time.
Also Hany, Sam and Peter all made us feel so wel…Really enjoyed our time away. Ra Moza our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and he went above and beyond to make sure we had a spectacular time.
Also Hany, Sam and Peter all made us feel so welcome, aswel as all the staff in the various accommodation we stayed it.
I would recommend visiting Egypt to anyone interested in the culture and history, but particularly to use Timeless Tours, as the organisation and customer service was the best I've ever experienced!
The accommodation in each location was fantastic, and my expanded waistline is evidence of the delicious food we were served.
This tour mixes history and culture whilst give you time to relax and enjoy your trip away.
Keep up the good work Timeless and hope to see you all again very soon on my next trip!
Kind regards,
Joe
J
Really loved every minute of the trip. Special mention to our tour guide Ra Moza with his endless knowledge and that he went above and beyond to make our trip spectacular!
Also Sam, Hany and Peter al…Really loved every minute of the trip. Special mention to our tour guide Ra Moza with his endless knowledge and that he went above and beyond to make our trip spectacular!
Also Sam, Hany and Peter all made us feel extremely welcome.
The itinerary was spot on mixing culture and relaxation.
I would recommend Egypt to anyone interested in the culture and history, but particularly recommend Timeless Tours, 10/10 trip with the greatest customer service or organsiation I've ever had!
The accommodation was fantastic, and my expanded waistline is evidence of the delicious food, this tour represents great value.
Keep up the good work Timeless and hope to see you all again very soon on my next visit!
Kind regards,
Joe
AMAZING VALUE
Great value tour, for a $500 tour we really stayed in luxury for most of the nights. All hotels were 4 star and beautiful eith pools and resturants. All breakfasts are included and we e…AMAZING VALUE
Great value tour, for a $500 tour we really stayed in luxury for most of the nights. All hotels were 4 star and beautiful eith pools and resturants. All breakfasts are included and we even got a free food and drink wristband at the last hotel in Hurgada. Majority of these meals were buffet style meaning everyone had what they wanted. More than I could of imagined for a tour this cheap.
The guides were all very informative and everything was organised for us each day so we didn't have to worry. They also gave us an adequate amount of free time to do what we pleased and many optionals during our tour.
I highly recommend the first flight upgrade from Cairo to Aswan but also recommend to do the felucca boat ride as this was one of my highlights of the tour. Truely something you can't experience elseware. The snorkelling in the red sea is also something you shouldnt miss, they also cater to people who are not confident swimmers.
A lovely representative picked me up straight from the airport when I arrived and helped me pay for my on arrival visa.
I was also personally transferred to my 1am flight on the last day and even given a breakfast bix to take with me for the flight, all included in the tour price. Quality service right there.
Personally I would change this tour to a 18-39 age limit as there are a few activities and days that can be strenuous for the older traveller but if you ARE an older traveller and open minded (not looking for 5 star hotels and limousines) I would still highly recommend this tour. The weather was quite warm in August but it also meant that there were less tourists in every place we went, making it more enjoyable overall.
To travellers who are considering this tour but scared of visiting a muslim country, I say give it a chance. As a 20 year old girl I still wore short dresses and didn't cover my shoulders majority of the time, I also swam in my bikini; apart from a few stares I felt very safe. Egypt is a fairly liberal country from my perspective. I was able to walk around town alone but always was offered a tour guide to take with me if I wanted company which was nice as the locals will try and get your attention everywhere if you don't look Egyptian.
The only fault I can find in my tour was one older man in our tour group who complained the whole trip and made a joke of himself by doing so. He really was a pain in the ass to everyone.
Overall I felt very safe with my tour guides in a foreign country and had an amazing time. I will be recommending this tour to all my friends and family in australia.
S
We are two middle aged ladies from Australia who decided to go on a tour of Egypt. I searched for Tours of Egypt on google & Tour radar come up on the internet. When I looked for a tour that covered e…We are two middle aged ladies from Australia who decided to go on a tour of Egypt. I searched for Tours of Egypt on google & Tour radar come up on the internet. When I looked for a tour that covered everything we wanted to do I couldn't believe how cheap the tour was going to cost comparing how much was included in it. When arriving we were met at the airport & felt very welcomed & safe. Our tour guide was Rammos & he was terrific. He was extremely knowledgeable & helpful with everything we wanted to do. We had a wonderful holiday with nothing but friendliness & consideration from everyone. My friend & I both thoroughly recommend this tour company & believe everyone should come & visit Egypt. It is magnificent & totally worth it.
L
Fantastic guide, very knowledgeable. My family and I had a great time. The tour was organised and Ramez was patient and made Egyptian history interesting.
M
We are very happy with the tour organized by Timeless Travel. Everything was well organized. Pick ups were always on time and car quality was very good. Drivers were polite and efficient. The guides w…We are very happy with the tour organized by Timeless Travel. Everything was well organized. Pick ups were always on time and car quality was very good. Drivers were polite and efficient. The guides were very knowledgeable. The accommodations were pleasant and located conveniently. Overall it was a good itinerary.
Hany was very patient with all my queries and provided the details that I asked for. He was flexible to accept the changes in the itinerary that I had requested for. The tour cost was very reasonable. They were kind enough to provide us a resting place before our late night flight.
This trip is what I expected as I had researched and looked at other reviews myself before choosing this tour. The tour has been fantastic, the sites and what there is to see in Egypt is incredible an…This trip is what I expected as I had researched and looked at other reviews myself before choosing this tour. The tour has been fantastic, the sites and what there is to see in Egypt is incredible and you must do this at least one in your lifetime. The tour is safe and you are always with the guide and looked after, I haven't felt worried once since I've been here. The guide is fantastic and there is nothing that he doesn't know and above the knowledge he's extremely responsible and lovely. The accomodation has far exceeded my expectations! This tour is amazing, safe and like nothing else you will do.
G
I went on a 10 day tour from Cairo to Cairo with Ramez in November 2015. I was living in the UK at the time and booked with Timeless tours sister company 'Expat explore'. It was always a dream of mine…I went on a 10 day tour from Cairo to Cairo with Ramez in November 2015. I was living in the UK at the time and booked with Timeless tours sister company 'Expat explore'. It was always a dream of mine to visit the ancient sites in Egypt and this tour did not dissapoint. Ramez is highly qualified and has so much knowledge of both ancient and modern day Egypt. He is friendly, caring and always went out of his way to ensure our groups safety and comfort on the tour. Ramez made sure we had every opportunity to experience Egypts best, and introduced us to local foods, customs and answered all our questions with pride and enthusiasm. Egypt was a true eye opener for me, and I loved it. This tour was by far one of the best experiences I've ever had and I thank Timeless for making that dream of mine come true. I always felt safe and I would encourage everybody to travel on Timeless Tours with Ramez.
S
Great tour very well organised
L
I was lucky to have Ramez as part of my tour group. His knowledge of ancient Egyptian culture is all encompassing. Additionally, his willingness to go the extra mile to ensure I had a great experienc…I was lucky to have Ramez as part of my tour group. His knowledge of ancient Egyptian culture is all encompassing. Additionally, his willingness to go the extra mile to ensure I had a great experience with modern-day Egypt makes him a five-star tour guide and a good guy to just hang with. Thanks, Ramez!
M
A wonderfully organised tour our guide Ramez from timeless tours was knowledgable, patient and made our tour amazing.
R
Our tour was amazing from start to finish. Ramez was a great guide full of ancient knowledge. We learned so much. Alexandria was less interesting than I was expecting. Luckily we started the days earl…Our tour was amazing from start to finish. Ramez was a great guide full of ancient knowledge. We learned so much. Alexandria was less interesting than I was expecting. Luckily we started the days early which meant we were first tourists to the main sites, this helped with queuing and crowds. The river cruise was exceptional, spacious rooms and a great buffet.
The itinerary was jam packed, so be prepared for early mornings and lots of walking. We opted not to do the optional trips which helped with some needed downtime.
You will be brought to local shops and 'factories' to buy souvenirs, but these places were interesting and there's no pressure to buy anything.
Overall, I recommend seeing Egypt this way and would recommend Ramez as a guide.
R
The sites in Egypt were amazing, however I felt that the tour was subpar. There were a couple of occasions where we waited hours before we ate lunch .
The tour of Jordan was amazing. Ahmed was an …The sites in Egypt were amazing, however I felt that the tour was subpar. There were a couple of occasions where we waited hours before we ate lunch .
The tour of Jordan was amazing. Ahmed was an exceptional tour guide . The tour of Jordan was so great , that it lifted the score . Originally, I was going to give an okay rating. Great Jib Ahmed
What I liked the most about Timeless is that it really cares about customer satisfaction. Timeless is very attentive to customer needs and addresses customer complaints or issues as best as they can. …What I liked the most about Timeless is that it really cares about customer satisfaction. Timeless is very attentive to customer needs and addresses customer complaints or issues as best as they can.
The email communication is excellent. Timeless responds to questions in a prompt manner. Some travelers are cocky and whiny, but Timeless remains patient and professional. Not surprisingly, things always do not go as planned or stated in the itinerary. In such circumstances, Timeless offers upgrades, compliments, or reasonable alternatives to make us content.
There is room for improvement. Some optional excursions are overly priced, additional costs that can quickly add up for a budget conscious traveller. If you choose not to join those excursions, you may have nothing to do during the day time. And you might find it uncomfortable or difficult to venture out by yourself. It would be better if Timeless can provide more affordable options or activities for those who are not joining optional excursions due to high costs, rather than leave them "stranded".
Overall, I find that Timeless is a reliable and trustworthy company that provides a great package deal for the money. I've learned that Timeless is a sister company of Expat Explore Tour, which is a well-established tour agency in Europe.
Our guide Ramez was well informed and handled our large group of 30+ remarkably well! The tour is an excellent overview of Egypt’s highlights. Accommodations were phenomenal, food was fabulous. I will…Our guide Ramez was well informed and handled our large group of 30+ remarkably well! The tour is an excellent overview of Egypt’s highlights. Accommodations were phenomenal, food was fabulous. I will definitely recommend this tour!
I would not travel with any orher tour company than Timeless Toues, there enthusiasm to please and make your experience magical and out of this world is second to none. From the very start of planning…I would not travel with any orher tour company than Timeless Toues, there enthusiasm to please and make your experience magical and out of this world is second to none. From the very start of planning your trip you are put at ease, Their professionalism allows you to drink in every possible experience there is to offer and not only do they go above and beyond to make your journey unique you come away making life long friends who share the same passions. I cannot express enough just how much Timeless Tours put their heart into each persons tour, ensuring you come away with the best memories which will last a lifetime. I had never been on a holiday prior to using this tour company and have now travelled with them 3 times, the 2nd time feeling comfortable and safe enough to travel on my own. Each experience are memories I will never forget. Jordan is a fantastic place, the people are so welcoming. If you are thinking of travelling to any tour with this company you will not regret it, take that leap of faith and you will be pleased you did. I plan to travel solo again this year and of course it will be with Timeless Tours. Life is too short to make mistakes and this is definitely not one of them. Experiences of a lifetime and unique magical moments are what this company are all about and at the heart of what they do.
R
This was a terrific tour of some of the major sites in Egypt. Our guide, Ramez, was a qualified Egyptologist who was very knowledgeable, not to say enthusiastic, about his subject. We travelled in the…This was a terrific tour of some of the major sites in Egypt. Our guide, Ramez, was a qualified Egyptologist who was very knowledgeable, not to say enthusiastic, about his subject. We travelled in the Northern summer and it was quite hot so sun protection and plenty of water were essential. At other times of the year it might be more comfortable from that point of view. The accomodation was excellent, particularly on the Nile Cruise. Our trip from Luxor back to Cairo/Giza was by overnight train and let's just say Egypt Rail has quite a lot of work to do in this department. We would suggest flying where possible.
Well organised, small group, highlights visited
R
A great experience and adventure! Our guide, Ramez was fantastical and so knowledgeable about Egypt and its history. I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to explore the country
L
Wonderful experience with a great tour guide Ramas.
The tour was expertly planned. The itinerary and hotels were excellent for the price and the fact that it included more meals than offerred was great. The value was great; the hotels were great; the…The tour was expertly planned. The itinerary and hotels were excellent for the price and the fact that it included more meals than offerred was great. The value was great; the hotels were great; the Nile Cruise was great. My only complaints is that for some of the extra add ons you had to get up as early as 2;30 am. I wish that said that in the "tour add ons page" because I probably would not have signed up for as many knowing that the early hours could put a strain on the vacation. My other complaint is that although the tour guide was organized and caring; he spoke too rapidly and was hard to understand I brought this to his attention and said please slow down. He did not. Also i did not appreciate being brought to tourist traps such as overprices parchment and Egytian things and oils where we could have gotten these items for much less. Over all A great time was had by all.
P
We had the most incredible time exploring Egypt! Our tour guides Ramez and Ash, were honestly the best! They were incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly, and it was clear they genuinely car…We had the most incredible time exploring Egypt! Our tour guides Ramez and Ash, were honestly the best! They were incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly, and it was clear they genuinely cared about making sure we had the best possible experience. Their passion for Egyptian history and culture was contagious, and they went above and beyond every day to make our trip unforgettable. From organising smooth travel logistics to sharing fascinating stories and hidden gems we would never have found on our own, they made every moment special. We felt so well looked after and left Egypt with not just amazing memories, but a real appreciation for its rich history and beautiful people. We couldn't recommend Timeless highly enough!
L
Timeless Tour is an amazing tour group. I had the pleasure of having Ramez and Ash as my guide for the entire 10 days duration and they were honestly the best. They were super informative, friendly an…Timeless Tour is an amazing tour group. I had the pleasure of having Ramez and Ash as my guide for the entire 10 days duration and they were honestly the best. They were super informative, friendly and fun to be with. They were also very attentive and took care of everything - we didn't need to do anything and were very well taken care of.
The tour itself was also great. If I had planned the itinerary myself, i probably would've only done 20% of what was in the tour's itinerary. The tour was very well covered, I feel like I have done and experienced everything Egypt has to offer.
Note for unhealthy/elderly travellers** Although the tour is amazing and I would do it over and over again, it does get quite tiring. Given we travel to so many destinations, the average wake up time is 4-5am over the 10 days. So if you are a very leisure traveller, perhaps reach out to this tour group for a less jam-packed itinerary.
V
Wonderful trip to Egypt and Jordan. Tour guides were very knowledgeable and organized. We felt safe the entire time. Lots of ancient history, culture and amazing structures. We stayed in very nice hot…Wonderful trip to Egypt and Jordan. Tour guides were very knowledgeable and organized. We felt safe the entire time. Lots of ancient history, culture and amazing structures. We stayed in very nice hotels. Most meals were included. Bring enough cash to pay entrance fees in Egypt as well as tips, and optional excursions in Egypt and Jordan. Jordan Pass is a must. Our guide was Ramez in Egypt and Gabriel in Jordan. They were both outstanding guides. I highly recommend Timeless Tours.
S
Very nice tour, fully loaded with visiting all of Egypts major sights, experiencing the desert and Red Sea, with capable and experienced staff.
✅ Cruise Experience – Well-organised, great service, and perfectly executed.
✅ Hot Air Balloon (Optional activity) – Highlight of the trip, perfectly scheduled with Valley of the Kings.
✅ Well-Paced…✅ Cruise Experience – Well-organised, great service, and perfectly executed.
✅ Hot Air Balloon (Optional activity) – Highlight of the trip, perfectly scheduled with Valley of the Kings.
✅ Well-Paced Jordan Tour – Excellent planning, premium hotels, and smooth execution.
✅ Great Tour Guide (Ramez) – Knowledgeable, passionate, and made the experience engaging.
✅ Some Thoughtful Touches – Kickoff meeting, Khan El Khalili visit, free day before Jordan, and well-chosen Petra & Wadi Rum experiences.
❌ Alexandria Tour (Optional activity) – Poor guiding, lack of information/context, no meeting points, and overpriced/poor lunch.
❌ Hidden Charges – Compulsory tipping, entrance fees, and surprise meal costs were not transparent.
❌ Forced Tourist Traps – Unscheduled stops at overpriced workshops made you feel like a cash cow.
❌ Hurghada Stay – Noise disruptions, misleading itinerary, and an unnecessary 3:30 AM departure.
❌ Limited Meal Flexibility at our expense – Pre-chosen restaurants, high costs, and lack of options despite not being hungry.
C
Excellent trip, great guide. Fun way to experience Egypt.
A
Just finished our 8 days tour of Egypt. We were so lucky to have Ramez as our tour guide, he is so passionate about sharing the history and the culture of Egypt, very friendly and always available to …Just finished our 8 days tour of Egypt. We were so lucky to have Ramez as our tour guide, he is so passionate about sharing the history and the culture of Egypt, very friendly and always available to help when needed
About the Egypt part of the tour
I had an incredible experience with Remon during my trip to Egypt. From the very start, it was clear that he is not just knowledgeable but truly passionate about sha…About the Egypt part of the tour
I had an incredible experience with Remon during my trip to Egypt. From the very start, it was clear that he is not just knowledgeable but truly passionate about sharing the rich history and culture of his country. He took the time to explain everything in detail, offering fascinating cultural tidbits that added so much depth to the tour. He also helped me navigate local pricing, which was invaluable.
As someone with a severe food allergy, I was initially concerned about dining during my trip, but Remon went above and beyond to ensure I always had safe and delicious options at every venue. His attentiveness made a potentially stressful situation completely seamless.
What I appreciated most were his recommendations and optional tours—each one was thoughtfully chosen and added something unique to the experience. He’s respectful and caring, almost like a dad, which made me feel incredibly safe throughout the journey.
If you’re looking for a tour guide in Egypt who is professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about your experience, I cannot recommend Remon highly enough. This was a trip to remember, and he played a big part in making it so special.
About the Jordan part of the tour there
Is a lot of room for improvement, Jordan is a beautiful country but the tour itinerary and the tour guide wasn't as good as the one in Egypt. More than once I felt uncomfortable and rushing without the option of enjoying our stops.
N
We just finish our 8 days trip around Egypt, we were very lucky to have Ramez, an excellent tour guide on our tour. Organized, calm, very funny and connected with every one. the itinerary strikes the …We just finish our 8 days trip around Egypt, we were very lucky to have Ramez, an excellent tour guide on our tour. Organized, calm, very funny and connected with every one. the itinerary strikes the perfect balance between sightseeing and immersing you in the region's rich cultural history. This is a new tour for Timeless, we were very fortunate to be in a small tour group, which turned into a close-knit family. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience.
Too much miscommunication , mixed messages, the ruins were fantastic.
It was an excellent experience for both of us, me and my wife. Riding camel in Sahara desert over the sand dunes, observing Sunset and staying in camps which are fabulously equipped for comfort and te…It was an excellent experience for both of us, me and my wife. Riding camel in Sahara desert over the sand dunes, observing Sunset and staying in camps which are fabulously equipped for comfort and testing excellent local food, enjoying music under stars and finally a beautiful sunrise on the horizon. It was unforgettable one time experience .
Our Egyptianologist, Ramez, was very knowledgeable, kind and friendly. He took good care of his group making our stay very pleasant.
S
The tour was amazing. I had such a fantastic experience on this 10 day tour. Ramez, our tour guide was exceptional, very knowledgeable and looked after us really well. The accommodation was excellent …The tour was amazing. I had such a fantastic experience on this 10 day tour. Ramez, our tour guide was exceptional, very knowledgeable and looked after us really well. The accommodation was excellent and we were well fed! Luckily we only had a small group, 5 of us in total and all the group members were lovely and we all got along well. Two of us celebrated our birthday's while on the tour and Ramez our tour guide made sure we had special celebrations on the day...thank you Ramez! The tour is quite jam packed but once you get to Hurghada you get time to chill and relax. We also went snorkelling in the Red Sea whilst in Hurgharda which was also an incredible experience! This holiday was an experience of a lifetime :)
K
We had an amazing trip around Egypt with Timeless tours. Ramez was a great tour guide and we learnt so much about ancient Egypt. Everything was very well organised including transfers to and from the …We had an amazing trip around Egypt with Timeless tours. Ramez was a great tour guide and we learnt so much about ancient Egypt. Everything was very well organised including transfers to and from the airport. We organised to stay an extra night, either side of the trip and Timeless tours were able to organise al of this for us. All of the accommodation was great and the transport was really comfortable.
We had an amazing trip with Timeless tours. From the moment we met them at the airport in Cairo where they helped us get through customs without a hitch & until we said goodbye. We knew we were in goo…We had an amazing trip with Timeless tours. From the moment we met them at the airport in Cairo where they helped us get through customs without a hitch & until we said goodbye. We knew we were in good hands. Our tour guide Ramez was very knowledgeable & went the extra mile for us. Although we had some very early jaunts, we appreciated not hanging out in the midday sun. It was great trying their cuisine & doing the Nile Cruise far exceeded my expectations. We certainly became family by the end of our time together. I highly recommend this tour as you will see & learn so much about Egypt.
J
I am very pleased with my choice of tour company. Ramez is an excellent guide and very knowledgeable in Egyptian history.
He gave us time to explore sites on our own and made suggestions of how be…I am very pleased with my choice of tour company. Ramez is an excellent guide and very knowledgeable in Egyptian history.
He gave us time to explore sites on our own and made suggestions of how best to use that time. I had some walking issues and he made me feel very safe. He and Mena who was the guide for a different group worked well in coordinating some mixed group excursions.
The hotels were above my expectations and the food was very good. The itinerary was well paced and covered everything I had wanted to visit.
Well organized. Thanks :)
I cannot even begin to explain how happy we were with this tour. From the moment we booked, the company was extremely accommodating and responsive, answering all of our questions and helping us make a…I cannot even begin to explain how happy we were with this tour. From the moment we booked, the company was extremely accommodating and responsive, answering all of our questions and helping us make additional arrangements for extra nights, tours, etc. There was some safety concerns going into it, but once we arrived we never felt unsafe. Everything was executed flawlessly. The moment we landed in Cairo they had everything under control, from meeting us at the airport and helping us get our visas and exchange our money until it was time to catch our flight home.. they didn't miss a beat. We laughed to ourselves a few times because it seemed they had anticipated what we were going to need before we even asked about it. We had a great group and our guide, Ramez, was a walking Wikipedia of Egyptian history. Having someone with that amount of knowledge really elevated the entire experience and made us appreciate what we were seeing even more. I'm not going to lie, I was exhausted by the end of it. 😆 But it was 100% worth it. This definitely wasn't a vacation, it was an adventure - and one I'd do all over again.
Whole trip was wonderful, but it was acshock to hear the cost of admission to monuments wasn't already included
G
Overall it was a good experience. Things were well organized and we saw the things we wanted to see. I think in general the hotels were rated higher than they should have been. This is especially true…Overall it was a good experience. Things were well organized and we saw the things we wanted to see. I think in general the hotels were rated higher than they should have been. This is especially true of the Oasis Cairo hotel. The grounds were very nice and the food was adequate but the rooms were 3* maximum.
K
The trip was well organized., The hotels were good. The food was good except for the hotel(Gravity) in Hurghada which was ok. It was very easy to catch and uber from Gravity hotel if you want to trave…The trip was well organized., The hotels were good. The food was good except for the hotel(Gravity) in Hurghada which was ok. It was very easy to catch and uber from Gravity hotel if you want to travel into town (cheap too). Ramez (our guide) was excellent, flexible and kept things on schedule. Overall, a great trip and would highly recommend the trip. Tourradar was excellent to work with if there were any issues.
J
Terrific tour! Nothing went wrong, everyone was great especially the tour guide. Egypt is stunning.
G
Golden Cairo was a lovely tour with a good itinerary. The bus provided for our private tour was spacious, new and very comfortable. Driver and tour guides were great. The hotel, even though 5 star (Mo…Golden Cairo was a lovely tour with a good itinerary. The bus provided for our private tour was spacious, new and very comfortable. Driver and tour guides were great. The hotel, even though 5 star (Movenpick) was a bit subpar even though breakfast was great. Overall, an enjoyable experience with Timeless Tours.
H
I like the company - so much I have another trip with them in a few weeks. However, this trip to Egypt was excellent and interesting.
Would I recommend it?
Yes!!!! What you will see is precisely w…I like the company - so much I have another trip with them in a few weeks. However, this trip to Egypt was excellent and interesting.
Would I recommend it?
Yes!!!! What you will see is precisely what you want to see in Egypt. The friends you will make are also worth it.
However, be careful, as the tour leaders have a hint of dishonesty. Apparently, in Egypt, a person will make deals with local shops to take their group there. They will then upcharge you and pay that person. So even when you ask the tour guide to go to other shops, he will say things like, “the coke there doesn't taste right.” But the coke is in a can, and he wants you to only buy from where he wants you to buy from.
The tour leader felt dishonest and I didn't like that.
C
Tours were good as well as the knowledgeable guides who were quite helpful. The options for the trip to Aswan from Cairo should exclude the night sleeper train because of the restroom facilities which…Tours were good as well as the knowledgeable guides who were quite helpful. The options for the trip to Aswan from Cairo should exclude the night sleeper train because of the restroom facilities which felt like an outhouse.
M
The tour itinerary was pretty good. Got to see all the major sites as well as the Red Sea for a change in scenery. The accommodation is okay. For the price I think its a good tour. The tour guide didn…The tour itinerary was pretty good. Got to see all the major sites as well as the Red Sea for a change in scenery. The accommodation is okay. For the price I think its a good tour. The tour guide didnt really really go above and beyond. He was just okay.
Tour guide Ramez was amazing!! Tours included all the must see sights and a stop to rest at the Red Sea! The Nile Cruise bar staff and ship restaurant was excellent and relaxing. Nubian dinner exper…Tour guide Ramez was amazing!! Tours included all the must see sights and a stop to rest at the Red Sea! The Nile Cruise bar staff and ship restaurant was excellent and relaxing. Nubian dinner experience was well worth it.
J
The tour and schedule was fantastic with the sights as stated in the tour company
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The Hotel in Cairo and food are average with overpriced drinks , The boat cruise on the Nile was amazing with staff…The tour and schedule was fantastic with the sights as stated in the tour company
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The Hotel in Cairo and food are average with overpriced drinks , The boat cruise on the Nile was amazing with staff and food delicious.
The hotel in hurgada was great and had free drinks with our surprise but omg they tasted terrible with food average .
The worst part of our tour was the guide i call Rey seeming to do only what he needed to do
Hard work in the heat
C
The most anazing experience. Our guide, Ramez was the best that you could ask for. Friendly, extremey knowledgable and fun
We had the most fabulous time, new adventure every day
Accommodation was gr…The most anazing experience. Our guide, Ramez was the best that you could ask for. Friendly, extremey knowledgable and fun
We had the most fabulous time, new adventure every day
Accommodation was great and the Nile cruise accomodation was brilliant.
We would reconmend you take this tour and ask for Ramez
M
Great experience. Covered everything i expected. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
Astonishing experience! The place we visited were truly magical, we always felt safe and our guide and Egyptologist Ramez was very knowledgeable
It was great! Just have to remember to be firm when saying no and always haggle for anything and everything. We've spent anything from 100EGP for a bottle of water to just 7EGP. Haggling is important!…It was great! Just have to remember to be firm when saying no and always haggle for anything and everything. We've spent anything from 100EGP for a bottle of water to just 7EGP. Haggling is important!!
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A wonderful trip. Great experiences, comfortable accommodation and first class organisation. A very knowledgeable and capable tour guide added to the mix to make this a highly recommended tour.
I really enjoyed our tour. Ramez had a wealth of knowledge and ensured we got to the sites early to avoid the crowds and heat. The tour was quite fast paced as Egypt has so much history. I can’t fault…I really enjoyed our tour. Ramez had a wealth of knowledge and ensured we got to the sites early to avoid the crowds and heat. The tour was quite fast paced as Egypt has so much history. I can’t fault the tour the only reason I’ve given 4 stars is that I was a little overwhelmed at the pace and amount of information given on the tour. It was a little difficult to ‘take it all in’. A must do for anyone wanting to learn about Egyptian History.
Timeless tours packed an amazing amount of sights and activities into the time that we had. If you are heading to Egypt to lounge around and sip cocktails, this trip is not for you. While there are ti…Timeless tours packed an amazing amount of sights and activities into the time that we had. If you are heading to Egypt to lounge around and sip cocktails, this trip is not for you. While there are times when rest and relaxation are the focus, there are also some early mornings and lots of steps and long days put into touring the various ancient and historical locations. Our guide Ramez was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the area and packed a lot of information into every tour stop. The accommodations were very nice, and all hotels had excellent services such as 24-hour room service and laundry services. The food at the hotels and resorts that catered to tourists was not the best, but the meals when we stopped at local restaurants during travel were absolutely amazing.
S
I had a wonderful tour with Ray, our tour guide in March. Timeless Tours did an excellent job with logistics, communication, hotel/resorts, and transportation. They were super helpful with all the qu…I had a wonderful tour with Ray, our tour guide in March. Timeless Tours did an excellent job with logistics, communication, hotel/resorts, and transportation. They were super helpful with all the questions I sent them before the tour. They were great from the moment I landed to the moment I left. The activities, the food, and the people on the tour were fabulous, as well! Loved it! My highlights were everything but I especially liked the Valley of the Kings, cruising the Nile and all the related attractions, visiting Alexandria, the cave church, and the sunrise hot air balloon excursion.
It was an amazing experience, very well organized. Our guide ramez was very knowledgeable and caring . He really United everyone. I would just suggest to people to not take the train. If you're gonna …It was an amazing experience, very well organized. Our guide ramez was very knowledgeable and caring . He really United everyone. I would just suggest to people to not take the train. If you're gonna spend extra, just get a plane. The Nile cruise is worth 100%. We had 4 days and didn't want to leave the cruise
What an amazing tour! Our guide, Ray, was knowledgeable, helpful with anything we needed and made the entire tour very fun.
The accommodations were clean and nice and we were able to maximize our tim…What an amazing tour! Our guide, Ray, was knowledgeable, helpful with anything we needed and made the entire tour very fun.
The accommodations were clean and nice and we were able to maximize our time and get the most of the trip by using the tour company. I cannot say enough good things about it!
Highly recommend the tour...so many highlghts. The Timeless tour team were excellent. Accommodation good, transport superb. Our guide Ramez was outstanding. A well paced tour, with time to chill out, …Highly recommend the tour...so many highlghts. The Timeless tour team were excellent. Accommodation good, transport superb. Our guide Ramez was outstanding. A well paced tour, with time to chill out, afyer a few early starts.
K
This tour is fantastic. Ramez our tour guide made it such a wonderful experience. His knowledge was top notch and he manage to add humour throughout the day to an otherwise dry subject. Timeless went …This tour is fantastic. Ramez our tour guide made it such a wonderful experience. His knowledge was top notch and he manage to add humour throughout the day to an otherwise dry subject. Timeless went about and beyond at all times. Went there was an issue with the boat we were upgraded at no extra cost and we had a seamless experience. Our guide also took us to local Restaurant's we would otherwise not have found. We had a great time. Timeless know their job and know how to avoid crowds and get the best experience possible and the price is the best on the market! Couldn’t be happier.
M
We are back from our trip to Egypt, and we must say it was a great value for the dollar! Timeless tours left no stone unturned, and we saw some amazing and wonderful sites. How we were able to do this…We are back from our trip to Egypt, and we must say it was a great value for the dollar! Timeless tours left no stone unturned, and we saw some amazing and wonderful sites. How we were able to do this on such a tight schedule certainly gives kudos to timeless tours and Hany. He was so helpful and responsive to all my questions, and certainly gave me honest and positive feedback in each situation.
Let me break this down: Our cruise down the Nile was extremely fun and relaxing. Food on the ship was very good, the room was extremely clean and comfortable, and having a little deck to sit on outside our room was especially pleasing. Everyone on the ship was very helpful and very kind. I would definitely give this a 9 out of 10!
Secondly: we saw everything we had ever dreamed of seeing, timeless tours, did amazing job of the schedule, and we were able to squeeze in so many wonderful things. Couldn’t have asked for anything more that’s what we went for. I Give that a 10 out of 10
Thirdly: the hotels we stayed in were just a bit disappointing. I agree with another comment that was made, the oasis Hotel, even though just stop in the beginning and at the end. At those times we were extremely tired and needed rest., it was incredibly noisy and continued into the night. We arrived back at our hotel about 8:00 PM, after a long day of sightseeing and driving. The noise continued until we left for the airport at 2:00 AM in the morning. So, we literally got no rest. The gravity hotel was clean, very pretty, but I wasn’t really impressed with the food. It was kind of the same everyday unless you were the first person there it was pretty much picked over. Drinks again were local, and not good at all. I went to the spa and it was a complete disappointment. It appears that nobody there really knew what they were doing, and, it was difficult to explain what the issues were. I did have a really great massage though, so I should give kudos for that.
Lastly: I’ll start by saying that our tour guide, George, was a really nice guy. He was kind and tried to do everything to accommodate us. My biggest complaint about George was that we felt that he was trying to be a professor in front of a classroom and give us a lifetime of history, assuming we knew nothing about Egypt. We tried to get him to shorten his speeches, but he took an excessive amount of time explaining the various locations assuming that we had never heard of Egypt before. He repeated himself multiple times, so that we heard the same information over and over and over again. As we went from one site to the other, he repeated much of the stuff he told us previously and then would ask “do you understand me”. Well yeah, by now we’ve memorized it all. So I don’t want to sound negative. We like George a lot, but he needs to learn to be more sensitive to what people are saying to him and keep his speech a little more simple and not trying to give a whole lifetime of history at each location, once again, repeating himself over and over again. We felt it took way way way too much of our time away from seeing the sites. Finally, at the museum, we just explain to him we wanted to go on our own, and we enjoyed it much much more. Sorry George you’re a great guy .
After listening to other people who were on the same tour, I would definitely not book a private tour again. I believe if you’re a season traveler, it’s best to move at your own pace. And as a seasoned traveler, you’ve probably already done a great deal of research. We certainly did. I believe that having a guided private tour was a complete waste of our money. Several of the people we visited with were NOT on private tours, and seem to have a much better experience, just moving at their own pace, and hiring a driver and a guide when needed. they seem to have other experiences that we didn’t even know we’re available and were never offered to us or explain to us. We would have loved the dune buggy ride through the desert. The boys would’ve found that great fun.
Well, I hope this detailed review helps in someway and once again, I don’t want to say anything to discourage anyone from taking this awesome trip. I would definitely recommend it.
I enjoy the tour. The guide (Ramez) was excellent, good balance between explanation and free time. The cruise was good, food was good. Time management was done very well. The hotel looks nice but ther…I enjoy the tour. The guide (Ramez) was excellent, good balance between explanation and free time. The cruise was good, food was good. Time management was done very well. The hotel looks nice but there was some some issues that prevented from being a 'luxurious' experience. I enjoyed it and would highly recommend.
Looking at all the reviews, we decided to book the Wonders of the Pharaoh tour. It didn’t meet our expectations and looked misleading in many ways.
Accommodations - Average hotels and resort choices.…Looking at all the reviews, we decided to book the Wonders of the Pharaoh tour. It didn’t meet our expectations and looked misleading in many ways.
Accommodations - Average hotels and resort choices. The Oasis in Giza needs major updates, repairs and renovations. The staff is good but the rooms are very old. The Radamis is an old boat, there’s water leaking and cramped dated rooms. The dining staff are apathetic and rude. Our group met with several unpleasant encounters and we will not recommend this cruise ship to anyone.
Tour itineraries - we got to tour the major destinations in Egypt. The bus was mostly comfortable although the long journey to Abu Simbel was in a smaller van. Most morning, we needed to wake up at 3, 4 or 5am. I wish it was explained better during our interactions before we booked the tours. What is most disappointing is that we were given 45 minutes at the most at every destination. We could have spent close to 2 hours but needed to rush to get back and herded to our next stop.
Timeless tours will take you to a Papyrus factory, alabaster factory and perfumery which are not listed in the tour. Of course the company gets a commission from these sales. I would rather spend more time at the historic sights than go shopping.
Tour Guides - We had Ray for major part of our tour and Samr for a day. They are both very average and not exceptionally knowledgeable. We had food restrictions due to allergies and it was communicated several times during our tour. Not much was done about it but we survived.
Food - There was always a buffet at each meal, pretty much repeating the same menu every day with some variation. Food was nothing exceptional, neither was service. There were some meals that we had to buy and we were taken to substandard restaurants for the price we paid. The Khan e Khalili eatery with Samr was the most disappointing and overpriced. The guides probably know that we are duped but does nothing about it.
Personally I would not recommend this tour to anyone. It’s not 10 days but 8 in total and you have very little flexibility. The tipping kitty is collected at the beginning of the tour but we tipped several people throughout because we felt they deserved it. The prices for any additional tour is very high. We did several activities once we were done with Timeless Tour on our own and it costed a fraction of the price quoted by them.
Tour Radar is a reputable name for travel and tours. They need to review who they are supporting. For the price quoted, Timeless tours fell short to meet our expectations. We might be tourists in an unknown country but we do our own research and know our options. The biggest factor that makes a good relationship between tourists and tour companies is the element of trust and care. Unfortunately it didn’t happen for our group.
We did a couple tours the last couple year this one seems to be very on organized the tour guide in Egypt was wonderful the one in Jordan didn’t have it to be a tour guide the poeple on the tour make…We did a couple tours the last couple year this one seems to be very on organized the tour guide in Egypt was wonderful the one in Jordan didn’t have it to be a tour guide the poeple on the tour make our tour okay
Saw everything we wanted to see...well organized good guides especially Tiger...would highly recommend to anyone thinking about coming to Egypt or Jordan...well worth the price
i enjoyed my trip with Innovation tours very much! my tour guide Ramez was amazing. He shared very important and historical details about places visited and in general:) the whole team was so great. t…i enjoyed my trip with Innovation tours very much! my tour guide Ramez was amazing. He shared very important and historical details about places visited and in general:) the whole team was so great. thank you for the amazing experience. I will come back to EGypt once again, but this time i will visit new places like Luxor, Aswan:)
H
Rome to Amsterdam Rail Explorer - 14 Days
We were on Sept 23 to Oct 9 rome to Amsterdam rail tour. We enjoyed our tour and seen so much of europe . Our tour guide firo kept us going in ever city so we did so much. He is a expert at getting ar…We were on Sept 23 to Oct 9 rome to Amsterdam rail tour. We enjoyed our tour and seen so much of europe . Our tour guide firo kept us going in ever city so we did so much. He is a expert at getting around in so many cities. He guided us on trains subways busses and trams. It was very busy in some cities but he keep us together and got us to so many beautiful places. There is lots of walking and stairs with your luggage so packing light is a must
K
This trip was absolutely amazing!! Timeless travels definitely knows that they are doing. Our guide, Ramez, was spectacular and knew so much about Egyptian culture. His vast knowledge as well as obvio…This trip was absolutely amazing!! Timeless travels definitely knows that they are doing. Our guide, Ramez, was spectacular and knew so much about Egyptian culture. His vast knowledge as well as obvious love for his job made our experience that much more special. Each of our accommodations were very nice. The beds were comfortable and you never went hungry with all of the buffets. The Nile cruise was the nicest accommodation that even had a jet shower! If you are on the fence about booking this tour, just do it. You won’t regret it! I do recommend adding on the flight from Cairo to Aswan too. It was worth the little extra money.
P.S. Jordan was also AMAZING. The Wadi Rum desert stay and 2 hr. sunset jeep excursion were a once in a lifetime experience.
J
Just finished my Egypt Nile Jewel Tour; very good trip that covers most of the Egypt in a short time; you won’t be disappointed especially if Ramez is leading the Way
He was absolutely fantastic!!!!
G
It was a great tour, guides Ramez and Samson were excellent value. The tour was well organised and hit the key spots to give us a great experience of ancient Egypt
R
Tour guide Ray was amazing and knowledgeable! The itinerary was great, got to see all the major sites. Food wise there wasn’t many options for vegetarians. Overall a good tour!
E
I was very impressed with the expat associates and there very professional work attitude. During my 9 day Egypt Nile tour I had a medical emergency which was handled very well by my tour guide Romiz…I was very impressed with the expat associates and there very professional work attitude. During my 9 day Egypt Nile tour I had a medical emergency which was handled very well by my tour guide Romiz and his associates. I cannot express how impressed I was with the way they handled the whole situation up to and including my stay at the ICU in Aswan. After I was released from the hospital Romiz and the Expat associates continued to monitor my progress and well being. I cannot that everyone involved enough.
J
I just finished the Egyptian tour; it was Amazing!!! A BIG thank you to our tour guide, Ramez.
He was absolutely great!! Highly recommended!!!
M
In general . All went smoothly and a lot of learning from templease and tombs from visiting; glorious Egypt in the old days. Burghada was great place to relax and enjoy beautiful weather under the sun…In general . All went smoothly and a lot of learning from templease and tombs from visiting; glorious Egypt in the old days. Burghada was great place to relax and enjoy beautiful weather under the sun. Food and accommodation were good. No wifi in Nile cruise and hotel rooms were disappointing. Please get a sim card.
S
This trip is so worth it, especially when you are able to get it on sale; we could not have done this trip cheaper alone. All the accommodations we stayed at were some of the best in Egypt. Our tour g…This trip is so worth it, especially when you are able to get it on sale; we could not have done this trip cheaper alone. All the accommodations we stayed at were some of the best in Egypt. Our tour guide Ramez was definitely one of the highlights of the trip, it would not have been the same without him! He was very friendly and accommodating to everyone, and didn't have a question he couldn't answer. There's everyone from tour organizer, guide, driver, and a government security guard with you. Also was able to meet people from the other tour group from Timeless tours because they had a similar itinerary, and their guide George was also awesome. You're really well taken care of and felt safe the entire time, definitely in a tourist bubble. There was very little hassling, especially compared to Istanbul. The food kind of gets repetitive, but you can buy some snacks or try street food. There are about 3 early morning wake-up calls, but you can sleep on the bus. Only about 4 of the days have a full schedule, the rest are more relaxing.
When in Hurghada snorkeling/diving is so worth it, some of the best diving in the world. Even though it was our first time snorkeling/diving there are many guides to help you.
If you particularly want to do the overnight sleeper train, confirm with them because we got upgraded to a flight, which was very kind, but missed the sleeper train experience.
Y
A very enjoyable trip with a tight schedule! Rich content! It feels safe to be accompanied by security guards all the way!
Well planned itinerary to see as much as possible. Our guide Ramez is passionate about Egyptian history and a great teacher. He took care of all the details, all I had to do was show up and enjoy. I f…Well planned itinerary to see as much as possible. Our guide Ramez is passionate about Egyptian history and a great teacher. He took care of all the details, all I had to do was show up and enjoy. I felt safe and well taken care of as a solo traveler. I would recommend the Dive in Hurghada-no experience necessary.
One of the best experience????????????
Medhat and SemSem the best guides ever and learn lots about the culture of Egypt. I'm coming back for sure!!
Everyone and everything was well planned out
Be aware of charges and money upfront as soon as you enter for fees and such
Optional excursions are another few
Would be good to know these before hand
…Everyone and everything was well planned out
Be aware of charges and money upfront as soon as you enter for fees and such
Optional excursions are another few
Would be good to know these before hand
Loved everything except the overnight on the boat (should have made that optional for those who like a warm bath etc. ) The boat captain was so wonderful though.
C
Absolutely fantastic! We felt safe and taken care of every step of the way. Everyone worked overtime making sure we had a great experience and needs were always being anticipated. The trip itself was …Absolutely fantastic! We felt safe and taken care of every step of the way. Everyone worked overtime making sure we had a great experience and needs were always being anticipated. The trip itself was unbelievable and will be tough to beat in the future. 10/10 recommend.
This was a trip of a lifetime!! Everything from hotels, buses, food, entry fees was all coordinated for us. It made traveling so much easier. Love, Love, Love our guide Ramon! He went above and beyond…This was a trip of a lifetime!! Everything from hotels, buses, food, entry fees was all coordinated for us. It made traveling so much easier. Love, Love, Love our guide Ramon! He went above and beyond all expectations to make our adventure the best on earth. He even stayed with us an extra day and booked 2 additional tours for us. This was a trip that was better than I ever expected! Thank you so much.
J
Hello..overall i had a very good experience. Tour guides were very knowledgeable. However few points to note. The transfer to the hotel on my first day was bad. I was informed someone would be there f…Hello..overall i had a very good experience. Tour guides were very knowledgeable. However few points to note. The transfer to the hotel on my first day was bad. I was informed someone would be there from expat tours but it later turned out that someone from Timeless tours was waiting but i had no idea. Second the hotel room that i stayed in at Luxor was quite dirty and had no towels in them.
Our group enjoyed our tour, especially our guide in Egypt, Ramez. He was able to work in a visit to an extra site (Valley of the Queens) that wasn't originally scheduled but was one of the "must see" …Our group enjoyed our tour, especially our guide in Egypt, Ramez. He was able to work in a visit to an extra site (Valley of the Queens) that wasn't originally scheduled but was one of the "must see" sites of one of my fellow travelers.
1. Airport transfers person in Egypt, was valuable and effective. A solid A????????
2. Finance guy, was OK, it'd help if he was more smiley????. A-
3. Tour guide, was fantastic, attentive, responsiv…1. Airport transfers person in Egypt, was valuable and effective. A solid A????????
2. Finance guy, was OK, it'd help if he was more smiley????. A-
3. Tour guide, was fantastic, attentive, responsive, knowledgeable, fun, friendly, trustworthy, know how to stick to the original itinerary. A solid A+????????????????????
4. Itinerary was A-. We have no complaint about waking up early to do more since it's good for us.
5. Accommodations were a mixed:
. Oasis Hotel though facility was nice, location was really bad, not my onions alone, but many tour guides that I ordered through Viator also said so
. The Miriam ship was great: rooms were good, ship was smooth and quiet, food was super especially with their salad bars, staff was friendly and responsive, even the manager was personable and attentive
. The Basma in Aswan was great
. The Gravity in Hurghada was great too, food was mediocre
. But MOST IMPORTANTLY, ALL hotels that we stayed in Egypt with Timeless Tour were REALLY BAD, an F with WIFI connectivity
6. Optional tours, generally cost was D-, bordering an F. The worst case scenario was 2 to 3 times as much, comparing with both online (Viator) and on-site with real travelers attending the same activities
Overall, I rate the Tour a 4 out of 5. We definitely will take this Tour operator again.
Many thanks to the entire team for their super responsiveness????????
T
Excellent trip with Ramez on the Best Of India tour. He was knowledgeable and most of all, friendly to spend 10 days with. The hotel buffets can get tiresome so I recommend trying some restaurants an…Excellent trip with Ramez on the Best Of India tour. He was knowledgeable and most of all, friendly to spend 10 days with. The hotel buffets can get tiresome so I recommend trying some restaurants and street foods when you get the chance.
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My wife and I really enjoyed our tour. We had a great time and learnt a lot.
Our guide, Ramez, was really knowledgeable and friendly.
Would definitely recommend this tour to people interested in visit…My wife and I really enjoyed our tour. We had a great time and learnt a lot.
Our guide, Ramez, was really knowledgeable and friendly.
Would definitely recommend this tour to people interested in visiting Egypt.
T
The highlights of the tour were great and the price was good. The issue we had was the lack of, or overload of information. First we were told we would be staying at one hotel, so we made reservations…The highlights of the tour were great and the price was good. The issue we had was the lack of, or overload of information. First we were told we would be staying at one hotel, so we made reservations, a couple of days in advance, at that hotel for the night before, so we could have a relaxing day and not have to pack and move. The day before the tour started they changed hotels pretty much ruining that whole day waiting to be moved. Then they advised us that everyone else opted for the flight to Aswan so it would best if we did too. Costing us hundreds of dollars more. Come to find out others were told the same thing. Just plain wrong. Each day our guide would tell us not only what was going on for the following day, but also the day after. By the time he was done everyone was confused at what was next. These meetings were also held immediately before or allotted dinner time. So much for a relaxing meal. On the whole the sites, food, and accommodations were very good. The execution and flow of information not so much which caused undue stress. This was my first tour so I can't compare it to others, but I was not impressed and could not recommend Timeless Tours.
Everything organised through Tour Radar - and Timeless Tours in Egypt - ran smoothly. We had a brilliant mixed group to travel with and our guide Ramon was knowledgeable, fun, helpful and patient - ev…Everything organised through Tour Radar - and Timeless Tours in Egypt - ran smoothly. We had a brilliant mixed group to travel with and our guide Ramon was knowledgeable, fun, helpful and patient - even though he had different itineraries to deal with and Covid arrangments to organise. I would have loved more time on the Nile criuse boat, which was the highlight for me, but hey - I might even do it again one day!! We were guided to good restaurants, suitable for all food requirements, and assisted to deal with the hassles of local vendors. Ramon dealt with so many questions, requests and issues all with a calm manner.
Our booking arrangements were handled effortlessly by your team and all queries answered within hours. The whole trip ran like clockwork and we saw everyhting we had planned to. Thank you for making this a great trip!
My travel guide Ramon was amazing throughout the trip. For whatever reason, my optional single room occupancy was not captured during check-out when paying. Ramon was able to take care of it in Egypt…My travel guide Ramon was amazing throughout the trip. For whatever reason, my optional single room occupancy was not captured during check-out when paying. Ramon was able to take care of it in Egypt.
I wouldn't use Timeless Tours again because of how unorganized it is and I blame Timeless Tours and not the tour guide for this. There were 3 different tour groups (different itinerary) so the "waiting" period on other groups/people didn't make sense.
In addition, the 6 hour drive back from Hurghada to Cairo was poorly explained. When booking, I asked the reservation agent about flight information. She/he claimed it was only a 3 hour drive back. With that being said, the other tour group had flights back and I was the only one, YES, the only one driving back with the tour guide for 6 hours. I'm sure Timeless Tours knew that I was the only one driving back so they should have accommodated a flight back. I would have paid and money was not an issue with me. The drive ended up being 6 hours. In addition, we had to pick up the people from the airport and we waited 3 hours for them. So 9 hours of my day was wasted.
To add, the Oasis hotel in Cairo and Basma Hotel in Aswan are sketchy and very poor. They should upgrade them to something better. The Nile Cruise rooms and Hurghada Resort were much better.
They also need to include the activity entrance fees/tippy kitty, etc. when booking. It's confusing when collecting the payment on the first day. As mentioned, everyone is on a different itinerary so the fees are all different.
J
This trip included so many amazing sights and covered so much more than I could have done on my own.
We had an amazing time on our tour! Egypt was beautiful and our guide was so knowledgeable. I don’t think we will ever forget this trip! Visiting the temples and tombs was unreal and the stay on the f…We had an amazing time on our tour! Egypt was beautiful and our guide was so knowledgeable. I don’t think we will ever forget this trip! Visiting the temples and tombs was unreal and the stay on the felucca and Red Sea was unforgettable. If you are looking for an adventure, this tour is for you!
Tour Guides Ramez and King George were well above excellent. Especially Ramez who followed through on everything start to finish to insure your PRC test were completed and returned as required for tra…Tour Guides Ramez and King George were well above excellent. Especially Ramez who followed through on everything start to finish to insure your PRC test were completed and returned as required for travel. Ensuring that we were taken care of afterwards with reservation for extended stay to visit with wife's childhood friend. Apparently, my wife must have thought that it was 70 degrees F with a brisk wind in Egypt in the middle of August and was always giving kidding THE KING AND RAMEZ about it. "IT'S SO HOT". You better be ready, it is get up and go throughout.
K
I had a fantastic time with Timeless Tours/Expat Explore on my first ever group tour and first visit to Egypt. Our guide, Ramez was very knowledgeable and passionate about ancient Egyptian history. My…I had a fantastic time with Timeless Tours/Expat Explore on my first ever group tour and first visit to Egypt. Our guide, Ramez was very knowledgeable and passionate about ancient Egyptian history. My eyes were completely opened to the wonder and depth of history in Egypt. We had 4 people on our tour due to covid, and received a private tour of Egypt! It was far beyond my expectations. The sights were absolutely incredible (valley of the kings was beyond words), and the Nile cruise upgrade that was suggested due to the heat was absolute 5 star luxury. They also suggested a temple substitution when the cruise upgrade impacted our original itinerary and we visited a gorgeous temple Dendera. In addition, the tour company and Ramez were incredibly helpful when I ran into trouble with my airline booking. They helped me visit 3 different Egyptair offices along our tour to try and sort it out - despite not being part of their tour booking. The entire team was professional, knowledgable, and extremely accommodating. We were incredibly safe and had an amazing time exploring this beautiful country. Thank you Timeless Tours, for the experience of a lifetime!
J
Awesome experience! If you ever go to Egypt this is the best tour you can get! Timeless tours has everything exceptionally arranged, from airport pickup to airport drop off and everything in between. …Awesome experience! If you ever go to Egypt this is the best tour you can get! Timeless tours has everything exceptionally arranged, from airport pickup to airport drop off and everything in between. We always felt safe and in’s good hands. Our tour guide Ramez was awesome, if he is your tour guide you will be in the best hands possible in Egypt, he is very knowledgeable, caring, and will always be looking out for you and your best interests. We had a great time from behind to end!
C
We were very pleased overall with the Felluca Nike River tour. We saw all the various amazing temples and tombs, mosques, bazaars, as described in the itinerary, moreover Timeless Tours Egypt offered …We were very pleased overall with the Felluca Nike River tour. We saw all the various amazing temples and tombs, mosques, bazaars, as described in the itinerary, moreover Timeless Tours Egypt offered the flexibility to present us with several opportunities to choose excursions along the way that we did not include in our original booking, such as ballooning over Luxor and diving in the Red Sea, even extending our stay in Hurghada another day. Our tour guide Rames was not only a knowledgeable expert in Egyptology, but worked tirelessly throughout the nine day trip to exceed our expectations, and went above and beyond on many occasion; he even arranging four impromptu birthday parties for the four members of group whose birthdays occurred during the tour. All in all, it was an unforgettably happy experience. Bravo!
- Conrad David
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Tour was great. They pick me up and dropped me off at the airport. Someone from Timeless Tours was with me from start to end. The agenda did change a bit and I had a problem with Covid test results. A…Tour was great. They pick me up and dropped me off at the airport. Someone from Timeless Tours was with me from start to end. The agenda did change a bit and I had a problem with Covid test results. Airline would not accept my results because they changed their guidelines. But they stuck with me and helped me obtain acceptable results for the airline. Thanks Ramez and Timeless Tours team.
Mina Magdy was my tour guide. He was amazing. Timless tours made the trip great. They made it possible to see everything i wanted and even were able to add things to the itinerary the day before just …Mina Magdy was my tour guide. He was amazing. Timless tours made the trip great. They made it possible to see everything i wanted and even were able to add things to the itinerary the day before just to make sure there was nothing I didn't get to do. All the guides and drivers followed covid protocols and at no time was I worried about it.
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This tour was amazing!! Ramez was so knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to make sure we were safe, comfortable and got the most of our tours! Best trip ever!
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Egypt is definitely something unique. So is the experience with Timeless tours. Everything was done so that we can totally focus on the tour highlights. From Cairo to the Nile, from Abu Simbel (extra …Egypt is definitely something unique. So is the experience with Timeless tours. Everything was done so that we can totally focus on the tour highlights. From Cairo to the Nile, from Abu Simbel (extra tour) to the pyramids everything was detailedly explained by our guide Rameses who deeply knew every single aspect of the past and recent Egyptian history.
We are so glad we did this trip during this tumultuous time... most of the spots were almost empty and that was what really made our experience unique. So please do not hesitate to go to Egypt with Timeless Tours, either right now or in a couple of months.
Egypt Nile Adventure-9 days by Expat explore. I have wanted to see Egypt all my life and this trip was a dream come true. The places we visited were fabulous, the people ,the food and the amazing anci…Egypt Nile Adventure-9 days by Expat explore. I have wanted to see Egypt all my life and this trip was a dream come true. The places we visited were fabulous, the people ,the food and the amazing ancient history of Egypt make it a wonderful experience .Also the guide Ramaz that accompanied us in Cairo , Luxor, Aswan ,nile cruise and Red Sea was excellent. A special "ThankYou "to him for sharing his passion for Egypt and Egyptian history.He made our trip enjoyable and memorable .Thank you again and look forward to a return trip. Ewa W
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Great tour provided by Timeless Travel. From inquiry to finally arriving Cairo, the representative responded all my questions and concerned timely. Our guide Ramez is very knowledgeable and tells grea…Great tour provided by Timeless Travel. From inquiry to finally arriving Cairo, the representative responded all my questions and concerned timely. Our guide Ramez is very knowledgeable and tells great story/facts about ancient Egypt. Overall the trip is relaxing especially during the 3 days Nile cruise. There is still so much to see so hopefully will be back to visit in the future.
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We had an absolutely wonderful time on our trip to Egypt with Timeless Tours. Our tour guide, Ramez, was absolutely incredible! He was so knowledgeable about Egypt and every single site we went to. We…We had an absolutely wonderful time on our trip to Egypt with Timeless Tours. Our tour guide, Ramez, was absolutely incredible! He was so knowledgeable about Egypt and every single site we went to. We didn't exactly know what to expect going into the tour and we were unsure about safety but timeless tours did an incredible job of walking us through each step of the tour, including having a guide take care of the entire customs/visa process at the airport.
The hotels were good. Some much better than others but all very manageable.
The food was amazing. We enjoyed a wide-variety of local cuisine and all at very affordable prices.
Transportation was a little exhausting with spending large amounts of time on a coach bus but it was worth it to see many villages and cool sites along the way.
I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who is active and up for an adventure!!!! If you're looking for a relaxing and laid back week, this trip isn't for you. But if you're looking to have the time of your life visiting unforgettable sites, then book this trip right now!
Extra personal opinion: I would also reach out and see if you can schedule it for a week where Ramez is the tour guide because again, I cannot stress how FANTASTIC he was!!
Amazing experience! Ramez was my guide and had impressive knowledge of ancient Egypt and always made sure everyone was safe, having fun, and had everything they needed. Highly recommend this tour and …Amazing experience! Ramez was my guide and had impressive knowledge of ancient Egypt and always made sure everyone was safe, having fun, and had everything they needed. Highly recommend this tour and highly recommend Ramez as a guide!
I loved going to Egypt and having Ramez be my tour guide. He's the one of the best tour guides I've ever had. I would highly recommend him to anyone. The only reason I deducted 1 star was because the …I loved going to Egypt and having Ramez be my tour guide. He's the one of the best tour guides I've ever had. I would highly recommend him to anyone. The only reason I deducted 1 star was because the all of the hotels except the resort where not really 4 star hotels.
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It was really well organised and Ramiz was a great guide! Very helpful and friendly!
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The tour was just what I hoped for. Ramez was an excellent guide and a passionate Egyptologist which made for an even better tour.
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This tour was flawless (transportation comfort, hotels quality, visits, knowlegeable guides, local and excellent food.. everything!), and trust me knowing how Egypt works, it must require a company an…This tour was flawless (transportation comfort, hotels quality, visits, knowlegeable guides, local and excellent food.. everything!), and trust me knowing how Egypt works, it must require a company and staff with excellent skills!
Costumer service went above and beyond: I travelled with my daughter and we personally did make a few changes along the way (ok yes I was "high maintenance" ) and they were able to accommodate those gracefully.
Schedule was tight but extremely efficient: the tour offered all the major historical sights and offered excellent "cultural and social" adventures as well, like a Nubian dinner in a private household, a felucca overnight cruise with local music and dancing at night, a fantastic seafood dinner at the Red Sea etc...
Above all, it's our Guides Extraordinaires who made this trip such a success: Ramez (and Samar too) is a top professional, knowlegeable and passionate about Egyptology, eloquent and perfectly bilingual, educating and protecting our small group of 12, caring and attentive to each person's needs, just a great man to follow on this adventure!
Bravo and Thank you!
J
The tour was very good. Ramas our tour guide was excellent.
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It really great visiting Cairo, great experience! but I feel that it was too many tour guides too many hands and things little bit unorganized..it was the most strenuous high-demand tour that I've eve…It really great visiting Cairo, great experience! but I feel that it was too many tour guides too many hands and things little bit unorganized..it was the most strenuous high-demand tour that I've ever been on, lack of sleep eat, & rest..
if you're sensitive to dust and dirt this wouldn't be for you.. I came home with a really bad sinus infection from the dust, dirt, smoking, fule exhaust..
Overall on the scale 1 to 10, I give the tour itself in 8 . Our tour guide my
Ra Moza was my favorite
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Our your guide Ramezus is knowledgeable, passionate and very responsible. I really enjoyed the tour and will recommend your service to my friendw
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Amazing tour and experience!!!
The guide, Ramez, is the best guide I 've ever met. He wants share with you his passion for Egypt and Egyptian history, I've learnt so many things about this country an…Amazing tour and experience!!!
The guide, Ramez, is the best guide I 've ever met. He wants share with you his passion for Egypt and Egyptian history, I've learnt so many things about this country and I'd love to repeat this experience again.
Cause never been in Egypt I though that been a woman was going to be a problem, and I had to cover my self with scarf and long trousers, but it's not like this! I found a completely different country, really welcome with tourist and progressive!
People here are really kindly and with this tour I discovered how Egyptian really enjoy their life.
Would probably organize one month of living in Egypt by my own to discover more, and to enjoy this freedom thatbi felt in my week tour.
Hope my comment will help lots of people to choose this tour cause it could leave you lots of memories but especially lots of new friends all around the word!!!!!
Gaia
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Ramirez out guide raised this tour from a level of very good to excellent
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Planning had a lot to be desired, very little rest time was allotted to the group, the departure times were too early and this happened consecutively over days which made it very hard to get proper sl…Planning had a lot to be desired, very little rest time was allotted to the group, the departure times were too early and this happened consecutively over days which made it very hard to get proper sleep, especially for people coming from a 7 hour time difference. It was inexcusable that we and another couple (whom also booked with Tourradar) were made to wait 4 hours at the Oasis hotel lobby because there was no rooms available. This was booked way in advance and our arrival communicated. I’m confused as to why accommodations were not available.
The tour overall was rated 4 stars because of the content. At times we were rushed out of archeological sites prematurely and carted to souvenir or other miscellaneous touristy shops which were not apart of our itinerary.
Our guide had much passion and was a pleasure to be around. My only suggestion is that the lectures could be done on route to the site instead of presenting on site.
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Great trip. Initially lots of early morning wake up calls to get to our destinations but that was because we added the Abu Simbel tour and hot air balloon ride over Luxor. Both early morning departure…Great trip. Initially lots of early morning wake up calls to get to our destinations but that was because we added the Abu Simbel tour and hot air balloon ride over Luxor. Both early morning departures. Nice to have time te relax in Hurghada.
The itinerary was really tight. It’s good to see lots of places in Egypt but it’s also tiring. Ramez was really nice. He explained everything. Overall, the tour is good
The tour was jam packed full of sightseeing with lots of add-ons if you want to see even more. Our main guide was Ramez and he was so passionate and took care of everything for us! I hope if you get t…The tour was jam packed full of sightseeing with lots of add-ons if you want to see even more. Our main guide was Ramez and he was so passionate and took care of everything for us! I hope if you get this tour that you are lucky enough to get him! But all of the guides that we got were also amazing. I went for my birthday and they made it extra special, they got me a cake and we had a little party on the felucca night! There was also another fellow tour goer who had a birthday and they made it extra special for her too! They went above and beyond any of my expectations. The a/c bus was a nice charter bus that was nice to travel on during the day but rather hard to sleep on. Other than that i couldnt have chosen a better tour. So much fun and it really showed me everything i wanted to see! I highly recommend this tour, and you get alot for a great price!
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This trip to Egypt is the fulfillment of a dream I have had since I was a child. The tour covered a lot of sites throughout Egypt. I especially enjoyed sailing and sleeping on an ancient mode of trans…This trip to Egypt is the fulfillment of a dream I have had since I was a child. The tour covered a lot of sites throughout Egypt. I especially enjoyed sailing and sleeping on an ancient mode of transportation called a felucca on the Nile. The ancient Pyramids of Giza are beyond words as are the tombs in the Valleys of the Kings and Queens. Diving in the Red Sea at Hurghada has made realize how much I miss it. I may return to Egypt just to dive in the Red Sea! My guide Ramez was very knowledgeable, interesting, amusing and organized. I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see a lot of the country in a short amount of time.
The tour was excellent, our guide tour he is a very good guide excellent and very honest person. The hotels was great except Jimmy's hotel it is very poor, need more cleaning the breakfast very poor.…The tour was excellent, our guide tour he is a very good guide excellent and very honest person. The hotels was great except Jimmy's hotel it is very poor, need more cleaning the breakfast very poor.and I need to recalled that everybody disagree the first day in the hotel in Cairo we been charge all the tips for the hotels . Every one's know the tips meanning, is after service received not before.
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Fantastic tour. Great value for money. Ramez was a great guide. Highlights were the felucca cruise, Nubian dinner and hot air ballooning.
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You pack a lot in with lots of early starts. Ramiz very knowledgeable and was excellent guide. You do have to pay all the entrance fees and other excursions but worth it
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I can not say enough. All that was offered was delivered. From this day forward, I will give tourrader a look before booking any adventure. From the start, your staff were helpful, informative, and ac…I can not say enough. All that was offered was delivered. From this day forward, I will give tourrader a look before booking any adventure. From the start, your staff were helpful, informative, and accurate. Customers that complain regarding tourrader services, will I suspect, never be happy with any service. Thank you for helping to fill my personal bucket list.
Amazing tour guide. I enjoyed my tour of Egypt. So many height points and friendly tour guides.
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This tour was amazing and our tour guide, Ramez Emil, was fantastic. He made sure that we were all comfortable and happy, and he was very knowledgeable. He is an excellent addition to the timeless tou…This tour was amazing and our tour guide, Ramez Emil, was fantastic. He made sure that we were all comfortable and happy, and he was very knowledgeable. He is an excellent addition to the timeless tours team.
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Great value tour, it was excellent from start to finish especially airport pick up, cruise and relaxation at the all inclusive resort, the itinerary was perfect, our tour guide ramez was amazing and s…Great value tour, it was excellent from start to finish especially airport pick up, cruise and relaxation at the all inclusive resort, the itinerary was perfect, our tour guide ramez was amazing and so knowledgable, thanks timeless tours
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An excellent tour that included everything you could want to do in Egypt. I added Jordan on with timeless tours and it was exceptional. The most amazing holiday. Completely safe, no worries of feeling…An excellent tour that included everything you could want to do in Egypt. I added Jordan on with timeless tours and it was exceptional. The most amazing holiday. Completely safe, no worries of feeling unsafe as I know some people think of this when you mention travelling to Egypt. It’s safe, relaxing
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My tour was fantastic an experience of a life time. Our guide showed unbelievable knowledge and passion for Egyptian history. He brought our group together with many new friendships formed. At all tim…My tour was fantastic an experience of a life time. Our guide showed unbelievable knowledge and passion for Egyptian history. He brought our group together with many new friendships formed. At all times I felt safe. The tour is great and our guide the best ever.
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Had an amazing and special adventure! Much of this had to do with our totally awesome guide Ramez, who took every opportunity to inform, entertain and keep us safe throughout the entire trip. His know…Had an amazing and special adventure! Much of this had to do with our totally awesome guide Ramez, who took every opportunity to inform, entertain and keep us safe throughout the entire trip. His knowledge of each site was extensive and Ramez made sure all our questions were answered and our needs were met! The itinerary itself was brilliant and I would highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in the deep culture of Egypt.
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Had a brilliant time and met fantastic people on my travels.
Fantastic Guide and amazing sites ! Ramen is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his country . The amazon cruise was amazing the itinerary is full and you are going all the time but worth it…Fantastic Guide and amazing sites ! Ramen is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his country . The amazon cruise was amazing the itinerary is full and you are going all the time but worth it. The one watch out that you dont know ahead of time is wi-fi is very spotty and weak prepare ahead of time . Land accommodations are so so
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For the price paid, the tour was excellent. Our tour guide was very knowledge and went out of his way to help us feel at home. He helped us get our SIM cards figured out, and warned us about dangers a…For the price paid, the tour was excellent. Our tour guide was very knowledge and went out of his way to help us feel at home. He helped us get our SIM cards figured out, and warned us about dangers and frauds along the way so we didn't get stuck in tourist traps. He was protective of us which made us feel safe in such a foreign country as Egypt. The transportation was fine, bus was clean, but the bathroom was not. I always waited for the rest stops which were plenty! The meals were for the most part good, except for the to-go breakfasts and the all-inclusive resort. Those need improvement, but they were bearable. The itinerary was intense which we knew going into it - a lot of early mornings and long days, but honestly it was worth it. 1. To avoid the heat (we went in August) we had to get up early 2. A lot of the sites are not next to each other so there is travel to get to each one 3. there are so many incredible sites to see in Egypt it was worth the long bus rides and early mornings - once you get there. The hotels were all really nice. The cruise exceeded my expectations! Overall, I would recommend this tour package - it's great bang for your buck, and the most sensible way to travel Egypt and hit all the hot spots. I speak no Arabic, don't know the customs, so it made sense to join a guided group tour. Plus along the way, we met great people in our tour group from all over the country!
Great tour, well organised and supported throughout. One Egypt icon after another!!
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I would like a tour that gives the traveler to spend more time in Cairo to shop and sight see in addition to the ancient sights
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Im very happy with the tour. Our Guide Ramez was excellent. He actually took care of us pretty well, he knew Egyptian history very well and informed us well whenever we went somewhere. He did warned u…Im very happy with the tour. Our Guide Ramez was excellent. He actually took care of us pretty well, he knew Egyptian history very well and informed us well whenever we went somewhere. He did warned us about the scammers in hurgadha and thanks him we were able to dodge them. Air conditioned bus was good and thanks for the supply of the water in bus, always. it was an added advantaged in the scorching heat of egypt. my favorite part of the tour was Nike cruise, Cairo Museum, Valley of the kings and Abu simbel. They were all great. Sad we couldn't do the hot air ballon due to the weather issue.
Anyways coming to the minus point, the 14 hours bus ride was something. I should have taken the flight as the 14 hrs flight dont do well for your knees and neck.
I wasnt particularly happy with the meal. it was hotel buffet always or we went to the designated restaurants and had designated menus. Didn't get a chance to explore the food of egypt. specially the local food. it was always bread, rice, chicken.. etc same cycle.
Another thing, the girl who came to receive me in the airport barely spoke english and I arrived in egypt alone and she was unable to understand me. She keep asking for my passport without any explanation and also couldnt even understand where I can get a sim card. so I found it myself. when you are arriving in a foreign country, atleast the receiving representative should be someone who can communicate well with you.
anyways I would love to book another tour via tourradar and timeless tour again.
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A really fantastic tour altogether! There was so much to see and the itinerary was planned very well so that we were able to see all of them in an order that made sense. Our guide Ramez was amazing! R…A really fantastic tour altogether! There was so much to see and the itinerary was planned very well so that we were able to see all of them in an order that made sense. Our guide Ramez was amazing! Really knowledgeable and excited about trying to tell us everything he could fit it. The food some places was amazing and some places was just alright. The only downside was the limited WiFi availability. Other than that an A+ tour!
This has to be one of the best tours I have been on!
Very well organised and I couldn't recommend the tour guide Ramez enough - very knowledgable and approachable about every aspect of the tour.
Con…This has to be one of the best tours I have been on!
Very well organised and I couldn't recommend the tour guide Ramez enough - very knowledgable and approachable about every aspect of the tour.
Considering perceptions, I at no time ever felt unsafe in Egypt and would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested!
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I would like a city tour in Cairo
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The tour was amazing! Our guide Ramez gave us so many information on each place we have visited! Perfect trip!!