Jewels of Egypt

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Reviews

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What was the most memorable part of your tour?

Abu Simbel and the Valley of the Kings. You have to see them to believe them.

How would you rate the tour leaders?

Very good. Full of enthusiasm. Always happy to help organise other trips etc.

Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?

We used local guides and visited the local bazaars. We often eat in local restaurants.

Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?

As a tourist it is very difficult to get under the skin of any country, but by staying in the more 'local' areas you do get some flavour of what their life can be like.

What advice would you give to other travellers?

Do it. Dont be afraid of haggling of being firm and saying no if you really dont want the item. Relax and enjoy meeting the people. The boat is an ideal size to meet people and get to know new friends.

Reviewed by Barrie Greenhalgh who travelled in September 2008

Review 1

What was the most memorable part of your tour?

The Nile cruise...being on a small boat (at one point there was just our group on board) made it a real personal experience. The crew work SO hard to make life enjoyable whilst you're there. Just brilliant....especially the soft furnighing sculptures!!!

How would you rate the tour leaders?

Our tour guide Jona was absolutely brilliant.....a walking encyclopedia about Egypt, organised, friendly...just what you hope your tour guide will be.

Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?

A little...it's amazing though how few people get off their cruise boats and experience local life.

Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?

As much as you can on such an established tourist route as the one we did. It certainly got under mine!!!

What advice would you give to other travellers?

Just go, you can't fail to love it!!!

Reviewed by Nicola Hardy who travelled in March 2008

Forum Feedback

Jewels of Egypt Dec 7/08

Hi Everyone, I'm a solo traveller on the Jewels of Eqypt trip leaving December 7, 2008. I just wanted to see if there was anyone out there that is booked on that trip as well??

Day trip to Memphis and Saqqara

Hi, I'll be arriving in Egypt a couple of days before my tour starts and I was wondering how I would go about organising a day trip to Memphis and Saqqara which is advertised in the brochure as an optional extra? Do I organise it before I go or do I ask the people at the Salma Hotel for more details upon arriving into the country. Cheers, Katie

Jewels of Egypt 10th August

HI, I was wondering whether there was anyone else out there that may have booked themselves on this tour or who are contemplating it... It would be great to start chatting before the tour. I'm leaving the partner behind (hehe) and travelling solo, 25 and from Australia.

I hope to hear from someone soon