Luxurious Egypt 10-DAY Tour (Pyramids - GEM-Al Fayoum Oasis- Abu Simbel -Alexandria - Nile Cruise- Domestic flight ) All Included

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  Russell

  January 14th, 2026
  3
  The highlights of my Egypt include visiting the GEM and Great Pyramid, the day at Abu Simbel and Kom Ombo and the day...
  The highlights of my Egypt include visiting the GEM and Great Pyramid, the day at Abu Simbel and Kom Ombo and the day at Edfu Temple, Karnaak Temple and the evening visit to Luxor Temple. The morning hot air balloon ride was a great experience. I do not recommend seeing the Aswan Dam, the local village and Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur. The day trip to Fayoum and Alexandria was quite boring. I stayed at the excellent Helnan Dream Hotel. It is 4.5 star hotel and provides an excellent buffet for breakfast and dinner. The room was very nice. I took a three day boat cruise up the Nile. It was on a 3 star boat and my single room was EXTREMELY NOISY being over the motor of the boat. Taxi drivers on my tour should be taught to arrive with a full tank of gasoline. Two drivers arrived to pick me up and we immediately went to a gasoline station to buy gasoline before they took me to my distination. The pyramids, temples and granite statues were absolutely amazing. Russ K from Chicago, ILShow more
  Traveled in December 2025
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  Tanya

  January 13th, 2026
  5
  We really enjoyed our 10 day luxury private tour with Itaca Tours Mohamed M was such a great guide during the cruise...
  We really enjoyed our 10 day luxury private tour with Itaca Tours Mohamed M was such a great guide during the cruise and time in Aswan to Luxor which was our favourite partnof the trip - we highly recommend him He ensured that we saw and experienced everything we wanted to and was so great as a guide for us as a family of 4 with 2 teenagers and we also enjoyed our tour in Cairo with Hanan as our guide - we changed the tour to include the new GEM and also included a camel ride at the pyramids The 10 day tour was long enough for us One tip for future travelllers bring lots of extra local curremcy and US dollars for impromtu park fees and site entrance fees etcShow more
  Traveled in January 2026
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  David

  January 1st, 2026
  3
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  The luxurious Egypt 10 day trip "All Included" is absolutely not to be recommended. So many things were canceled in...
  The luxurious Egypt 10 day trip "All Included" is absolutely not to be recommended. So many things were canceled in the second part of the trip for which we had already paid (sailing, light show, etc.) that the extremely high price is not justified. The cancellation is excused with the "high season". However, it should have been clear to the organizer beforehand that this was the case and therefore the trip should not have been offered in the first place. It feels like a scam. You still have to pay the entrance fee for most of the sights (remember, it is advertised as all-inclusive). You can have a much cheaper trip without having to make sacrifices, as I found out from my fellow travelers I met on site. The first part of the trip in Cairo was still very satisfactory. The hotel pick-up worked well. My guides at the pyramids in Giza and Saqqara did their job incredibly well. The Grand Museum didn't seem to be part of my trip, which was a shame, but you still seem to have enough time to be dragged into stores where you are "allowed" to take part in a sales pitch for pendants, papyrus and perfume. When it comes to the sights, you should be aware that you don't have too much time to see them. You are taken through very quickly and are usually given some time to look around afterwards. However, the time is usually so short that you always have to rush at the end to get to the meeting point. I am glad to have done the trip, but would advise absolutely everyone not to book it for the price.Show more
  Traveled in December 2025
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  Enzo

  December 22nd, 2025
  5
  Good experience, tour was pretty complete and thought out, however information and ahead warnings about times and...
  Good experience, tour was pretty complete and thought out, however information and ahead warnings about times and schedule would be much appreciated in the future. It would allow for a more relaxed experienceShow more
  Traveled in December 2025
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  Lorenzo

  November 26th, 2025
  3
  It's a complex experience to review. In summary, it delivers what promised. However it does so in a way that for us...
  It's a complex experience to review. In summary, it delivers what promised. However it does so in a way that for us was way too rushed and inefficient to enjoy. Great if you want to check a list of places. Not good if you want to enjoy them. Some travelers might enjoy this more than others (especially if you're just there to say you have been there), but for us it was ultimately disappointing (overcrowded sites, so many people trying to get money from you in any sort of way without giving a real good service, consumeristic experience). These considerations might not be unique to this tour, but to the customs of Egypt. The good: - All of the listed activities were done, except the air balloon due to weather (even though it was clear with little wind, so not really sure what the problem was) - Hotel, cruise, flights and overall services were fine - We were able to customize the schedule of a couple day to fit more things (GEM, some mosques in Cairo) - A couple guides in particular stood out for being very passionate about ancient Egyptian history and very available and fun - We really enjoyed the wild and quiet vibes of the white desert, probably one of the highlights of the trips, with the day at the pyramids and the gorgeous Grand Egyptian Museum The not so good: - No information ahead of time. Would have helped with expectations and maybe changing a few things to customize the trip, which should be included given the price quite high compared to local economy - Hotel in Cairo was very far from downtown in the middle of an amusement park. We would have appreciated spending a few days close to downtown in a more authentic place - The tour is too packed. For one reason or another you end up spending very little time at sites, especially with the cruise, when floods of people invade temples all at the same time, so you see very little. And the entry tickets are expensive. Over 200€, just to see them superficially. It's great the tour wants to cover everything, but in my opinion it doesn't create a good experience, and overall you end up feeling like a cash cow. Some guides suggested targeting April or May, not the high season... - The cruise is extremely inefficient. The excursion to Abu Simbel was some 8hrs round-trip in the minivan, 1hr to explore it, while overcrowded (all bushes arrive at the same time and leave at the same time - nonsense). The second day we had to rush out of the Edfu temple, just to spend over 4hrs in the middle of nowhere, waiting in line to pass the locks, meaning we didn't have time to explore Luxor before the light show (which is a separate ticket to pay BTW), and that made the day after extremely packed. This problems affects all the ships transiting, so it's not unique to this tour, but should be accounted for in the itinerary. - Every guide will fit into the already packed schedule a visit to one of the shops to influence you to buy something expensive, so they get commissions. I understand this isn't unusual in the tourist world, but with so little time available this feels like a steal of our own time, and also the shops can be very pushy on you buying something, which is not a good experience. You can say no, but they sell you the experience as something special, while it's just a shop of papyrus, parfumes, stones, etc. - There is an overall lack of clarity from the guides about the daily schedule. It does not provide the right expectations. Almost every day we had every early pickups to allow visiting the sites. Some of them made sense (the ones in Cairo, and we asked for them to be at 7AM), some other were just pointless (during the cruise and flights, like 4-5AM). We really felt things should have been made clearer for us, to allow choosing between trying to see the entire checklist and enjoying little of it, or perhaps prioritizing unique places to enjoy more extensively, leaving others as best effort only - The overall price doesn't feel competitive for the local cost. It would be different if entry tickets were included. But at the end of the day you spend a lot to be in a non authentic hotel far from everything, and on an inefficient cruise that is mainly a waste of time. It was great to have private driver and guide for the 4 days in Cairo, but they had a schedule to follow and we feel we should have owned it more for the price we paid.Show more
  Traveled in November 2025
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  LeAnn

  October 20th, 2025
  5
  We had a wonderful time on the tour. We had requested a group size of 10 or less, and actually were the only two...
  We had a wonderful time on the tour. We had requested a group size of 10 or less, and actually were the only two with the guide and driver on all but two days of the tour (and then only two others), which was a real luxury. Kareem was Excellent in Cairo, Alexandria and the Desert. We also appreciated Abdullah in Luxor and Peter in Aswan. It was so nice to know that someone would reliably meet us at the airports to bring us where we needed to be, WhatsApp worked well for communication. All drivers were great! The last day in the Desert to include the Al Fayoum Oasis was truly magical and a nice way to end the trip. The Hotel Sonesta in Cairo was excellent, as was the Renaissance Boat on the Nile. We enjoyed the dinner and entertainment on the Nile while in Cairo and the Balloon ride. The historical sites were superb: Giza Plateau, the Saqqara, Dahshur and Memphis, Abu Simbel, Luxor and Karnac and Valley of the Kings. Actual cost for Museums/Sites was ~$210 per person and we averaged tipping at ~$40/day. It would have been nice to get some upfront guidance on the tipping, we depended on the internet and received conflicting information. One downside were the internal flights, it might be worth it to go with a more reliable airlines and increase the price. We lost about 8 hours due to flight delays combined between the two flights. Be prepared for early rises. Due to the aforementioned flight delay, we were up at 1:30 a.m. for a 2:00 a.m. departure to Abu Simbel, good news, we were there for the sunrise! One other detractor, it appears that all of the boats on the Nile are on the same time schedule, so meant for crowds at the sites and the locks. Aside from those two detractors it was a super, super trip. This is the second time we have used Tour Radar (also for a trip to Turkey two years ago) and would use your services again for a trip to an area that we would prefer others to organize. Thank you for a wonderful time in Egypt.Show more
  Traveled in October 2025
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  David

  September 24th, 2025
  5
  Excellent itinerary at a very competitive price. Visited the top sites in Egypt at a very comfortable pace. The...
  Excellent itinerary at a very competitive price. Visited the top sites in Egypt at a very comfortable pace. The guides where excellent providing tons of information to better understand the history of Egypt. Hotels where clean and comfortable, not luxury, but very good. Most of the vehicles where in great condition and the drivers where the best. Perhaps the only inconvenience is that entrance fees to the different sites were not included. While other groups were speeding and getting into the sited because they already had tickets, we were waiting in line (mostly short lines) to buy tickets. It would have been better if they increase the price to cover the cost of entrance tickets in order to avoid having to buy tickets at every stop. Will definitely use their services next time we visit Egypt.Show more
  Traveled in September 2025
  

  Reply from: Itaca Holiday

  Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback with us! We’re delighted to hear that you found the itinerary well-paced, the guides knowledgeable, the hotels comfortable, and the transportation and drivers excellent. It means a lot to us that you enjoyed discovering the highlights of Egypt in comfort. We also appreciate your constructive point regarding the entrance fees. We completely understand how having tickets included would make the experience smoother, and your suggestion to adjust the package price to cover them is very valuable. We are already reviewing this so that future guests can enjoy a fully seamless experience without having to stop for ticket purchases. We’re thrilled that you plan to travel with us again, and we’ll make sure your next trip is even more effortless and memorable. Thank you once again for choosing us—we can’t wait to welcome you back to Egypt!

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  Catherine

  July 9th, 2025
  5
  The tour was great. There were too many different people sending texts to organise tours, flights, cars etc. Also,...
  The tour was great. There were too many different people sending texts to organise tours, flights, cars etc. Also, you should let people know that most of the sightseeing is done early mornings before the heat of the day i.e. meeting at 4.30 a.m. or 6.00 a.m. on several mornings. And if you're not told about breakfast boxes, you miss out on breakie quite a few mornings. Otherwise our guides were excellent, friendly, knowledgeable and so patient.Show more
  Traveled in June 2025
  

  Reply from: Itaca Holiday

  Thank you very much for your honest feedback and for traveling with us! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour overall and that our guides made a positive impression with their knowledge, friendliness, and patience — they’ll truly appreciate your kind words. We also want to sincerely thank you for pointing out the areas where we can improve. We understand that having multiple points of contact can feel a bit confusing at times, and we'll definitely look into streamlining communication to make it smoother for future travelers. You're absolutely right about the early morning starts — we plan them to help guests avoid the peak heat, but we should be more proactive in clearly communicating this in advance, including reminders about arranging breakfast boxes from the hotels. Your note is valuable, and we’ll make sure to better prepare future guests so they don't miss out. Thank you again for your feedback and for helping us make our experiences even better. We hope to welcome you back to Egypt someday!

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  Christophe

  June 13th, 2025
  5
  It was an unforgettable experience. Very well organized by the office and led well by the tour guides: Sara, Peter,...
  It was an unforgettable experience. Very well organized by the office and led well by the tour guides: Sara, Peter, and Karim. :)Show more
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  Traveled in May 2025
  

  Reply from: Itaca Holiday

  Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear your experience was unforgettable and well-organized. We'll be sure to pass your appreciation along to Sara, Peter, and Karim — they’ll be so happy to know they made a lasting impression. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another amazing adventure!

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  Robin

  May 15th, 2025
  4
  Communication with Itaca was challenging ahead of the tour. We only knew the specifics of the days itinerary in...
  Communication with Itaca was challenging ahead of the tour. We only knew the specifics of the days itinerary in terms of pick up times the night before. Made it hard to plan. Understanding the guides was often difficult in spite of their efforts with English. Extremely early starts of the tours, particularly on the cruise, made it so it was necessary to go to bed directly after dinner. Repeated days of early mornings resulted in exhaustion. We understand the purpose of the early mornings but would have liked to know in advance of the tour in order to know what to expect. Both of our guides were knowledgeable and friendly and helpful. Communications with our guides via WhatsApp was excellent. All logistical details worked with the exception of our flight from Cairo to Aswan…. we were the last to board because the flight left over an hour earlier than our ticket indicated. The light show at Luxor was suppose to be included but we were told by the guide it was an additional charge. We never were taken to the bazaar in Cairo although I believe it was part of the itinerary.Show more
  Traveled in May 2025