Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
Upscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.
If I was just scoring on my Egypt tour, it would definitely have been a 10/10. Ramez was the most amazing tour leader and didn't let us down at all. His passion and knowledge for everything Egypt was fantastic and he was very well organised and we knew exactly where we were going and where we had to be everyday. Thank you Ramez for making my bucket list trip an adventure I will not forget. I was so lucky to have a great group as well - thank you to you all for sharing this experience with me. Thanks also to Sam and the other tour leaders - you made me feel so welcome.
I had read that the Jordan leg of the trip was a bit rushed - and it definitely was. I still enjoyed it and loved seeing Petra and swimming in the Dead Sea but would have liked to have had more time to enjoy it all.
Ou accommodation was excellent throughout the trip and meals were ok but I was definitely over buffets by the end of the tour. WiFi was great in Jordan but definitely not so good in Egypt but Sam and
It was cool that we got to see so much of the beautiful country and making new friends along the way. It would have been nice to spend longer in certain spots , but we were pressed for time.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Villa
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Rome, Naples, Amalfi Coast, Flor
Rome, Naples, Amalfi Coast, Florence, Cinque Terre, Milan, Venice
DO NOT GO ON THIS TRIP if you're not ok with joining a group that has already been happily travelling together for a week. This is NOT a standalone trip, you're joining partway through on the European Trail.
Sightseeing Tours
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hostel, Resort, Hotel
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Paris, London, Vienna, Krakow, B
Paris, London, Vienna, Krakow, Budapest, Ljubljana, Venice, Rome, Florence, Swiss Alps
Seeing all the ancient wonders, eating amazing food and exploring great cities with an awesome group of people just makes the best memories. Everything was so easy and well organised. Highly recommend
Everything from the hotel check-in to the daily tours was seamless. I appreciated how organized the tour was. Capri, Sorrento, and Pompeii were each impressive in their own way. Great value and unforgettable memories!
We had a fantastic trip to Egypt. I am a single mum with a 10 and 12 year old. We were in a very small group with just one other family and we had a brilliant time. Mohammed, the group leader was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and fun and made everything run smoothly, even the bits that didn’t (don’t expect the train to be on time, however flashy the new station). He was fantastic with the kids and generous with his experience of all aspects of Egyptian life.
The trip is pretty full on but there is downtime built in. We love Egypt and will definitely go back. We’ll also definitely do another holiday with explore. For me, being on my own with the kids, the group meant I got some downtime and everything being so well organised meant I felt like I got a holiday as well! As an added bonus it was no more expensive to have two rooms at the hotels!
Would totally recommend.
I almost didn’t book this trip, thinking I’d be “too old for a cruise tour” or that it would be rushed, crowded, or filled with too much sightseeing and not enough space to breathe. But let me tell you, this tour completely changed my mind. It wasn’t just doable it was deeply enjoyable. Everything was thoughtfully organized, accessible, and paced just right for someone like me in my early 60s who still loves to explore but isn’t looking to be on the go from dawn to dusk without a pause.
We traveled as a group yes but it never felt like we were being shuffled from one place to the next. There was enough structure to feel secure and taken care of but also these little pockets of stillness that I didn’t expect... a quiet cup of coffee on the cruise deck while the Nile slowly moved past even a moment of meditation I did on my own by the river. Those little moments made all the difference.
The temples were something else. Edfu and Philae in particular struck me, not just because of their size or detail, but their presence. There’s a certain quiet power in these places that you only feel by standing there in person. And then of course the Grand Pyramids. I thought I’d seen them already in books and documentaries, but being there… it gave me chills. There’s something about seeing them up close that stirs something ancient and humbling in you.
I came home with more than just photos...I came back with a sense of connection to something much bigger than myself. This tour wasn’t just a vacation. It was an experience that touched me deeply, at just the right pace, and reminded me that it’s never too late to feel wonder again.
