Africa Local boat rides Trips

The only thing I would change is that the first day - coming right after most people had taken trans-oceanic flights and still had jet lag - was too demanding (flying to Luxor, touring Karnak before checking into ship). It would have been better to have a lighter Day One to allow for rest and time zone adjustment, and do Karnak on the way back. The all-women's tour group and the Tour Director were outstanding and hugely enhanced the experience. Tipping became a constant irritant and would be better if Tour Director handled tips and Insight appropriately raised the package cost, to alleviate that daily chore (ensuring correct currency & denominations, ATM visits, etc.). PS - bring American dollars in small bills. Overall, a fascinating country, knowledgeable and constantly helpful Tour Director, and a good balance of historic and current experiences. Aswan (and the Cataract Hotel) was a definite highlight, and don't pass on Abu Simbel. It is worth the cost; as is the Aswan boat tour of the Nile (two options worth doing).

I had an amazing time with our Wonders of Egypt Tour Women Only Tour with Insight Vacations. From arrival airport transfer to departure transfer, everything was well planned and executed in a professional manner. Our tour guide for the entire trip, was excellent. Very professional, courteous and informative - she gave enough history to educate us but not overwhelm us, loved the way she explained often complicated stories of the myriads of pharaohs & Egyptian gods. She took excellent care of us and was flexible in accommodating our requests to start our excursions early in the morning to beat the heat and crowds which worked out really well as we thoroughly enjoyed our highlight on the last day at Giza with hardly any crowds as we braved the narrow tunnels into the tombs of the pyramid. This Wonders of Egypt-Women Only Tour covered the highlights of Egypt including the wonderful high tea at the famed Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan, the enchanting felucca ride, a visit to an Egyptian family farm , all the mesmerizing ancient monuments, temples plus the awe-inspiring history of the ancient Egypt civilization and Egyptian mythology. This was an absolutely not-to-miss tour!

The communication is very well, everyone spoke excellent English and everything went smoothy. All service, guides, drivers, itinerary, meals, airport transfer were excellent. Trip was above expectations. Everything went well, we found the three guides Abeer, Saad and Bassim exceptionally good. Very well organized tour, thank you!

Seif was absolutely great! We had a great chat on the walk from the hotel to the pier. The lads on the boat were such a laugh. We enjoyed it so so much. Thanks to everyone!

Overall, the trip was just fine. If you are not a fan of those small boats that sway from side to side, do not take this tour. The tour guide was fantastic. The tortoises were amazing (worth a little discomfort on the boat), and the boat driver was great. I've done it and would not do it agin if in Zanzibar.