Africa Cultural, religious historic sites Trips

This was definitely a very full on trip but very enjoyable. Our guide, Ahmed was absolutely excellent, with an extensive knowledge about all aspects of Egypt but also very personable and made everyone feel included. We were also lucky enough to have a really nice group. We covered a lot, both geographically and historically, in the 10 days but without spending lots of time stuck in a bus etc. so plenty of activity. The 3 days cruise also added to the variety. It was also great to be able to eat at some local family homes. I would highly recommend this trip.

A very memorable experience travelling from the amazing museums in Cairo, and then down to the tombs and temples of first Aswan then Luxor. We followed the stories of various characters, learning how to recognise Pharaohs and gods from their pictures and symbols. It was dusty and polluted in Cairo (and the traffic was indescribable!). Aswan was fresher and more laid back, and Luxor between the two (I was glad of my hat and drank lots of water - the sun in Valley Of The Kings was unforgiving!). The hotels were great, with beautiful pools. I was really pleased that I had chosen rooms with a Nile view where available. The food was good but for a non meat eater sometimes a little unimaginative. The Nubian restaurant in Aswan (included) and Abydos Nile View (not included) were highlights. I was also pleased that I chose to stay an extra two nights in Luxor- the pool really does float on the Nile!

This was our first experience with Explore and one of our first experiences doing group travel. Both exceed out expectations. The itinerary gave us an excellent mix of experiences and locations. Our guide was exceptional, providing excellent information, giving us choices where possible, and being very attentive to the group. The accommodations, while varied, were consistently good and tied to local businesses. We look forward to more tours with Explore in the future.

Excellent tour - not for the faint hearted- 9 flights and 104 miles of walking on uneven ground was worth the sights and history we covered. From Petra to Mount Nebo and the Dead Sea in Jordan to the pyramids and tombs in Egypt, every day was filled with new discoveries. The bazaars were a tour unto themselves. Riding camels at the pyramids and seeing King Tut's mummy inside his tomb along with the New Egyptian Museum were just a few or our adventures and worth every penny.

Tour manager was excellent along with his staff. Maybe a tour I would have like to seen and a couple could have done without. Cruise accommodations wasn’t what I thought they would be but 1st river cruise so they’re all typical. Food on ship was just average.

The entire trip was wonderful. The seven days on the Nile were especially great. We visited some outstanding archaeological sites. The food was very good on the ship. Everything was well organized. The tour guide was exceptional.