Africa Cultural, religious historic sites Trips

A most enjoyable trip. It was quite full on but thats OK for me. It was well organised. The ancient sites were amazing and brought to life by our very good leader Mohammed who told excellent stories which made it interesting. I was disappointed with the pollution we experienced on the Nile cruise, not just on the water but the diesel fumes from the many cruise ships which all seem to move at the same time. The train journey was an adventure as many people mention, but thankfully its only one night and it gave us plenty to talk about. Take dollars if you can, otherwise you need to take out thousands of (Egyptian) pounds from the cashpoints to cover all the extras.

Having been on at least nine Explore tours over the years, I found this guide to be one of the most outstanding, in terms of knowledge and personality (in particular, his ability to present the country's history and culture to children in a manner which they are likely to retain, while being available to offer more detailed and nuanced insights to the adults on the trip)

Egypt is astonishing. So much history and so much of it is the precursor to the modern western world which makes the history so much more vivid and real. The Wonders of Egypt tour gives an excellent introduction to Egypt and includes many of the best sites from the gentle comfort of a Nile riverboat. The highly educated and experienced tour guides work hard to make sure you have every opportunity to get the most from the tour.

This was an amazing experience. Definitely the trip of a lifetime. Would encourage anyone who loves history and has been hankering about Eqypt to try it for yourself. We loved it for the ease of travel and comfort while exploring the immense history and attractions of Eqypt. The cruise made a big difference to us. We travelled to all the attractions in different locations without having to pack and unpack every day as you would if you were to travel on land. In addition, we knew roughly the cost outlay for this trip because the bulk of our travel and meals were on the cruise ship. Food on the ship was good and the room was adequately comfortable. The only thing is we wished that the trip included a visit to Bazaar Khan El Khalili. It is a highlight of Cairo but we did not get a chance to view this market. A point of note is that food in Eqypt is relatively cheap even in swanky places serving Eqyptian food. We had grilled seafood, cooked to order for less than USD50 including tips and drinks for 4 of us in Alexandria. A meal of quail, soup, kofta, salad and rice in downtown Cairo with music costs less than USD10 per person. A pizza and a drink in the Grand Eqyptian Museum costs less than USD15. So if anyone tells u that a local meal is USD20 for kofta, tahini, **** bread, rice and grilled chicken, beware.

Your leader was superb- very knowledgeable, patient and interesting with a great sense of humour. He went above and beyond at times. The trip notes were misleading about the White Lady Paintings walk. It is not a flat walk at all. The Makuti lodge was disappointing after the previous one. It was soulless. The Christmas dinner was a bone of contention as it was expensive and there were no other options

Waleed was an amazing guide! He is what made the trip so special. He speaks perfect English, is so knowledgeable, he kept the kids engaged, and he shared his passion for Egypt- social, cultural, and historical . Thank you Waleed for making Egypt so memorable for both the kids and their parents. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️