Classic Egypt with Nile Cruise + Red Sea Extension

The Egypt tour is fascinating but expect crowds at every turn. A lot of very early cold starts to beat the rush but still it is an international tourist destination for the masses. Driving across the desert to Hurgada was exciting The Red Sea extension was perfect. At last we could relax in the sunshine, the food was delicious and the staff attentive.

Excellent trip. Mohamed our leader was the best!! Full on itinerary but perhaps make the days more balanced. Some days were early starts and late finishes with the next day less full. Also remember we are not all expert Egyptologists!!

Excellent trip overall. Itinerary was full on, varied and interesting. Some days were perhaps too full and one visit could have been better the day after ( say). Mohamed or guide was excellent. His explanations were VERY detailed and perhaps more of an overview would suffice for those of us who were not keen Egyptologists! He looked after us very well though. The Old Cataract Hotel is a must but we organised that ourselves.

This trip was fantastic. We participated in most of the optional extras. The best of which was the Balloon ride for the sunrise over the tombs and Nile. Our local explore tour guide Mariam was marvellous and she was so knowledgeable and friendly. Nothing was too much for her. She told us so much interesting information All sites seen in Cairo and on route were wonderful. The Cruise too was a joy. The optional light show in Karnak was not what was expected and I would say give it a miss! The beach extension hotel was clean, pools good, food excellent. The optional snorkelling by a local provider was a great disappointment and not what we had hoped for. Not many fish and not a good reef. But the boat trip was enjoyable too. There is are some areas of hotel need updating. Mini Golf/crazy golf course needs attention. Evening entertainment could have been better, but all in all we had a good relaxing 4 days there.