Sacred Egypt tour: 14 Day luxury ( Cairo & GEM & Alexandria &white desert & Nile cruise &Hurghada) Domestic Flight

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  christiane

  May 6th, 2026
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  They changed the itinerary a bit. we had to call to find out what time they were coming to pick us up. One driver...
  They changed the itinerary a bit. we had to call to find out what time they were coming to pick us up. One driver talked on the phone the whole way: round trip: 8 hours, it was hard to rest. Another driver, on his way to the White Desert in Cairo, played his Bedouin music too loud the whole time. It was quite unpleasant. It was a very nice trip, with friendly guides and good explanations.Show more
  Traveled in April 2026
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  Nicolas

  March 12th, 2026
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  Superbly organized trip. We were 2 (my daughter and I), always in a private car with a French-speaking guide....
  Superbly organized trip. We were 2 (my daughter and I), always in a private car with a French-speaking guide. Everything was managed very well, no need to worry. If you have any questions, just send a message on whatsapp and you'll get a quick reply, which is very reassuring. We have our itinerary a few days before takeoff. On the other hand, you don't need to be a stressed-out person, because it's always in the evening for the next day that a guide sends you a whatsapp to tell you the departure time. ???????? We adapt and live the Egyptian way, and it works extremely well! Memories full in the head, and stars in the eyes for my daughter! ???? My fondest memory remains the bivouac in the white desert! ???????????????????????????? I highly recommend this agency, which listens to you and doesn't hesitate to bend over backwards to accommodate you! ????????????Show more
  Traveled in February 2026
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  David

  March 5th, 2026
  A fast and pacey trip to loads of temples. Be prepared for early starts and full days packed with history, culture...
  A fast and pacey trip to loads of temples. Be prepared for early starts and full days packed with history, culture and adventure! The dessert trip is full of amazing sites and the camping is a brilliant experience of eating campfire cooked Egyptian food and star gazing like you've never seen before!Show more
  Traveled in March 2026
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  Karen

  February 25th, 2026
  The overall itinerary was good but one place we really hoped to see, Abu Simbel, was canceled at the last minute....
  The overall itinerary was good but one place we really hoped to see, Abu Simbel, was canceled at the last minute. Otherwise a good selection of Egyptian sites was provided. Guides were generally very good, although 1 guide did not have a good grasp of English and did not often accompany us at the sites to provide more explanation. Communication with the operators was at times inadequate. Changes were made without prior discussion with us. Pre-trip communications were slow in coming regarding questions we had and a request for individual beds was not heeded at the start of our tour, causing frustration. This resulted in a move to an unsatisfactory, noisy room elsewhere. The Nile Cruise was very good with lovely accommodation and service. The White Desert experience was memorable with breathtaking vistas. A very worthwhile experience. Shout out to guide Sarah in Giza! Very knowledgeable!Show more
  Traveled in February 2026
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  Arnold

  February 23rd, 2026
  Many high points, including GEM, Abdul Simbl, white and black deserts, Nile Cruise, etc Too many very early wake-ups...
  Many high points, including GEM, Abdul Simbl, white and black deserts, Nile Cruise, etc Too many very early wake-ups and changes and confusion w starting times, etc. Egyptologists not easy to understand.Show more
  Traveled in February 2026
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  Karen

  February 21st, 2026
  Over all, the trip went very well, apart from one issue as we were checking in for the flight to Aswan and my husband...
  Over all, the trip went very well, apart from one issue as we were checking in for the flight to Aswan and my husband did not have a ticket. However, our tour guide fortunately sorted it out. Our guides were all helpful and knowledgeable. The Serenity Resort in Hurgada and Signature cruise ship were excellent, with a variety of tasty food and very professional staff. Hotel Pyramid Spiritual Gate in Giza had issues with hot water and unsecured safes. However, the staff were very helpful and the food was good. We missed the balloon flight due to weather and hope to be offered a refund soon. I talked to Itaca in Giza and they assured me it would be sent. The White Desert camping experience was an amazing adventure, but as seniors, it would have been more comfortable in a cheap hotel. But the White Desert is one of the most incredible landscapes I've ever seen. We loved all the historical monuments and found the Egyptian people to be very friendly and pleasant. I would happily recommend Itaca as they provided a seamless journey from our arrival in Cairo airport to our departure, with punctual transport and guides at every location. Thanks to all the staff who made our holiday a memorable event.Show more
  Traveled in February 2026
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  Alex

  February 15th, 2026
  We really enjoyed this trip as it has shown absolutely different facets of the country with amazing history. Now,...
  We really enjoyed this trip as it has shown absolutely different facets of the country with amazing history. Now, to the detailed points. Overall organization: Excellent. All connections and pickups were in time and working. However, I would appreciate a bit more proactive attitude from the company about itinerary for the following day. Practically, every day I needed to ask Nour (our contact) to provide me with a plan. He was kind and responsive within minutes but I would prefer to get next day plans without asking. Guides quality. That is a bit tricky. We had 3 different guides. The lady for pyramids, GEM and Alexandria was really caring and reliable but she had quite shallow knowledge about Egyptian history. It was dramatically revealed during the trip to Alexandria when she began to invent stories on the fly. Absolutely make-up story about Rosetta Stone, German soldiers in catacombs, Pompey's Pillar and the ancient Serapeum. That incident makes me doubt previous visits to pyramids and GEM as how I can be sure that what she told us there was true. So, that was a bit disappointing as just consulting with Wikipedia would make Alexandria trip much more exciting. The guide for Saqqara pyramids- Sharif - was much better and thinking back we were lucky that the first lady guide could not spend this day with us. Sharif was much more knowledgeable, active and communicative. We really had enjoyed that day. Thank you, Sharif! We have spent 4 days (mostly Nile cruise and temples visits) with the next guide Ahmet. He was managing quite big group - 19 people - and he did it well. Very helpful and knowledgeable, giving good advice about plans and tips. The only fly in the ointment is that I would prefer a bit more in depth explanations about the marvels of architecture that we have seen (Philae, Kom Ombo, Karnak, Luxor and Habu temples, Hatshepsut and Valley of the Kings tombs). Nile cruise. The ship was comfortable and the food was good. However, alcohol drinks were very expensive but this is not the fault of travel company. We enjoyed very much the Nubian village boat trip as well - very relaxing and nice. Hotels. In Cairo we stayed in Locanda Museum hotel. It was 3-star hotel with limited menu for breakfast. It had good view on pyramids from the roof. Staff was friendly and attentive. In Luxor we stayed for 1 night in Opal Legacy Luxor boutique hotel. It was relaxing, nice green space. Rooms and staff were perfect. Food was good. In Hurghada we stayed in Serenity Fun City hotel for 2 nights. It is 5-star hotel with perfect service, amazing meals in all-inclusive deal. The only small hiccups were that WiFi did not work and there were no good water entrance from the beach - sharp stones and coral (with forbidden entrance zone). However, you can go swimming and snorkelling from the pier. White and Black desert trip. We had only a Bedouin driver Mohamed who had quite limited English vocabulary, so communication was not easy apart from simple and touristic themes. But he was kind and generous - made enough stops in all interesting places, prepared amazing dinner with soup, grilled chicken, rice and vegetables. The night in White desert was marvelous - such a beautiful starry sky without light pollution. The jeep itself was 30-years old machine with some engine problems - kind of engine knocking/detonation. Mohamed tried to fix the issue himself or with some friends during the stops. However, after the night in desert the car could not start in the morning. After about 2.5 hours we were transferred to another car and were not too late for another journey leg from Bahariya oasis to Cairo. In conclusion, "Sacred Egypt tour: 14 Day luxury" is very good. We have enjoyed every day of our journey despite very small hiccups. Highly recommended.Show more
  Traveled in January 2026
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  Nel

  January 4th, 2026
  My friend and I found our 14-day Egypt tour with Ithaca Tours disappointing. 1. Poor planning The itinerary was...
  My friend and I found our 14-day Egypt tour with Ithaca Tours disappointing. 1. Poor planning The itinerary was changed on day one, causing unnecessary back-and-forth travel from Cairo and costing us sightseeing time. Flights were frequently scheduled for 6:00 a.m., requiring 2:00 a.m. wake-ups, with tours often starting before 5:00 a.m, meaning 4:00am alarms. On several days, included lunches were not reached until around 3:00 p.m., leaving us hungry or reliant on convenience-store snacks. 2. Substandard accommodation Although the itinerary promised a minimum of 4-star accommodation, our Cairo hotels and Nile cruise were closer to 2-3 star standard. Our final night at Pyramids Spiritual Gate was particularly poor: a small, dirty, noisy, and cold room, with insufficient blankets. We booked separate beds but were required to share at two hotels. Most breakfasts were also well below 4-star standard. 3. Poor communication Daily plans, transport, and accommodation details were rarely communicated in advance. We often had to chase information, and when it was finally provided, it was too late to question. Some drivers were unfamiliar with routes; on one occasion, a driver went the wrong way for over an hour, turning a three-hour journey into four. 4. Forced tipping Despite accommodation and transport being included, guides tipped hotels and drivers on our behalf without consent and then required us to reimburse them. Overall Having previously toured Turkey and South America, this was the worst tour experience I have had.Show more
  Traveled in December 2025
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  Juliette

  November 17th, 2025
  We had a great and memorable experience. Communication experience with the tour company was excellent. Some people we...
  We had a great and memorable experience. Communication experience with the tour company was excellent. Some people we got to know on the tour didn’t have good experience with communication. Their itineraries changed last minute. Our hotel at Cairo had a good view of the pyramids from the rooftop. The all-inclusive resort in Hurghada was excellent. The Nile cruise ship was disappointing. It was old and cleanliness was an issue. The hotel in Luxor was presented nicely in the lobby but the room that we were in was old. The White Desert tour and camping was a memorable experience. The tour guides are very nice but some are very hard to understand.Show more
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  Traveled in October 2025
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  Yukari

  November 11th, 2025
  Nice combination of ancient Egypt and modern resorts.
  Traveled in November 2025