Sands & Seas

Traveler Reviews

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  Selva1.0•January 2020
  The worst tour company. We will not recommend to anyone. It was very unfortunate that we got deceived by this tour...
  The worst tour company. We will not recommend to anyone. It was very unfortunate that we got deceived by this tour company. We could certainly see the difference after doing our tour with leading tour companies such as Cosmos and Trafalgar. Waste of money and time. Please don not get fooled. They are after your money only.Show more
  Traveled in December 2019
  

  Reply from: Encounters Travel

  Dear Selva, We understand that you were not happy to be charged for the New Year's Eve gala dinner in your hotel in Cairo, and we do appreciate that it came to a lot of money for your family. However, we do clearly explain on our website and in our tour notes that Gala Dinners on New Year's Eve are not included in our prices and will be charged as extra when we find out how much the hotels will be asking. We also give a budget to allow for this. You would have had to pay the same Gala Dinner fee to the hotel regardless of whether you booked with us, Trafalgar, or Cosmos. We intentionally don't include the dinner in our set tour prices as it is better value for money for our travellers this way, and we know that it is an expensive cost already. This is because we don't have to add on commissions for agents like TourRadar, and we can just pass on the exact amount that the hotels are charging. I appreciate that you also weren't happy that we were able to obtain an exemption from paying for the dinner for some other people in your group, but not for you. That exemption was only allowed by the hotel because they were arriving in the early hours of the next morning. The hotel charged in full for anyone staying in the hotel who had any chance of attending, whether they chose to or not (this is normal procedure for virtually every 5-star hotel in Egypt). I'm sorry again that this spoiled your overall satisfaction of travelling with us.

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  SarahSang5.0•October 2019
  We had an amazing time. We love everything about the trip.
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  Traveled in October 2019
  

  Reply from: Encounters Travel

  Hi Sarah, thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed our Sands & Seas tour and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!

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  AshleyReed4.0•October 2019
  I would tell them not to hesitate to book this tour.
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  Traveled in September 2019
  

  Reply from: Encounters Travel

  Hi Ashley, thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed our Sands & Seas tour and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!

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  ColleenMills4.5•October 2019
  Led by Waleed
  If you are looking for a short introduction to the history of Egypt, with your family or solo, with a few days of R&R...
  If you are looking for a short introduction to the history of Egypt, with your family or solo, with a few days of R&R on the Red Sea, then you will enjoy this tour.Show more
  Traveled in September 2019
  

  Reply from: Encounters Travel

  Hi Colleen, thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed our Sands & Seas tour and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!

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  ELMER5.0•September 2019
  Led by Sheriff
  Sherif Hassan, in Cairo made our stay special. He is a doctor of archeology and knows such intricate details of...
  Sherif Hassan, in Cairo made our stay special. He is a doctor of archeology and knows such intricate details of Egyptian history and antiquities. Since this was our second visit to Cairo, we were already familiar with basic history and stories. So his wealth of knowledge made our stay in Cairo very special and so memorable being able to read hieroglyphics and being able to recognize the cartouches of the many pharaohs was so helpful. Finally he helped us understand the politics of ancient Egypt and the many forces that affected the history of the time. Almost like living a National Geographic story. Extraordinary!Show more
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  Traveled in August 2019
  

  Reply from: Encounters Travel

  Dear ELMER MANGUBAT, Thank you very much for the wonderful review of your tour. We're glad that you enjoyed your time in Egypt with us– hope to travel with you again in the future!

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  Komninos4.5•August 2019
  Led by Waleed
  Fantastic tour and met all of our expectations
  Traveled in August 2019
  

  Reply from: Encounters Travel

  Hi Komninos, thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed our Sands & Seas tour and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!

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  cindypena5.0•August 2019
  Led by Waleed
  GO! Egypt has been a dream of mine and I couldn't believe I finally got the chance to visit this July. Everything...
  GO! Egypt has been a dream of mine and I couldn't believe I finally got the chance to visit this July. Everything I've read in books and seen in documentaries, movies, etc finally came alive for me. Nothing beats, touch a Great Pyramid or Sailing on the Nile like Cleopatra. I'm glad I went during the summer as there were less tourist, and even though it was hot, less people allowed us to stay longer and didn't feel rushed. Waleed Kouma was the best guide. He called us family and after our 10 days together, it definitely felt like it. he took really good care of us, keeping us hydrated, and taking us to real local places to shop and eat. I definitely plan on visiting Egypt again.Show more
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  Traveled in July 2019
  

  Reply from: Encounters Travel

  Dear cindypena, Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted that you enjoyed your time in Egypt with us– we look forward to welcoming you back in the future!

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  julieortenblad5.0•February 2019
  We bought the tour on a groupon and what a deal it was. I have done Viking River Cruises before but this was also an...
  We bought the tour on a groupon and what a deal it was. I have done Viking River Cruises before but this was also an outstanding trip. I absolutely loved Egypt and felt very safe there. Our tour guide was the best and really showed us a great experience. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone - young and old. One of my best trips ever!!!Show more
  Traveled in February 2019
  

  Reply from: Encounters Travel

  Dear Julie, thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your tour feedback. We are happy you really enjoyed your trip to Egypt and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!

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  Hazel5.0•August 2012
  Dominican republic is so beautiful with lot's to see do from professional salsa dancing lessons,see how local people...
  Dominican republic is so beautiful with lot's to see do from professional salsa dancing lessons,see how local people live and grow their own fruit and vegetables,take a trip to the most beautiful paradise island it really is breathtaking and so deserves it's name,die into the stunning Caribbean waters where you can swim with electric colored tropical fish,take an amazing trip through the Caribbean lush green mountains where you will meet adorable local school children before heading back onto the beach and trott on horseback into the sea to cool you. The cuisine is so tasty and varied from spicy fish to tasty meat dishes and tropical fruit galore very cleverly cut to create masterpieces such as a swan all made from fruit and the skin,the mango is a must-so divine and ripe. Husband and I shared a double room at the hotel which was very clean and modern but a little on the small side but not annoyingly so.You will find rose petals on your bed each day and fresh fruit placed in your room,for a 3 star hotel we were treated like 5 star guests,staff are so lovely,honest,polite with nice friendly attitudes.Show more
  Traveled in May 2012
  

  Reply from: Encounters Travel

  Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had such a memorable experience in the Dominican Republic. From the stunning landscapes to the vibrant culture, it truly is a destination that offers so much to explore. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the salsa lessons, local interactions, and the beautiful island trip. It’s also fantastic to hear you were pleased with the hotel accommodations and the friendly service from our staff. We aim to provide excellent service, and it’s great to know you felt treated like VIPs! Thank you again for sharing your experience.

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  Anonymous5.0•December 2011
  Everything was amazing. The accommodation, guides, transportation were all top notch! The time in Dahab was my...
  Everything was amazing. The accommodation, guides, transportation were all top notch! The time in Dahab was my favourite - what a wonderful place! I will definitely be going back!Show more
  Traveled in November 2011
  

  Reply from: Encounters Travel

  Thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your tour feedback. We are happy you enjoyed your Sands & Seas holiday. We hope that you'll join us again in the future!

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