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Met expectations
All inspiring
Fantastic
FebMarch are glorious so can really enjoy the experience.
Needed more time to look at the sites to see properly what we had been told about them. Everything assumed we just wanted a quick look or a glance. I wanted to see it properly.
Brilliant trip to see as much as possible in 7 full days. Tiring because of very full days and early and very early starts.
Valley of the the Kings as the tombs were awe inspiring and... there were too many !
Extremely informative, funny, caring, super efficient, got us everywhere at the best times.
There are many early and very early starts from 3.30am to 6.30am that means getting up very early then a day of 6 to 7 hours follows. There is a lot of walking on rough surfaces and in many places steps. On top of the walking the days get hot. This is not a relaxing holiday although there was time in the afternoons on the boat to rest.
Would recommend this holiday to anyone wanting to see the highlights of Ancient Eygpt
This trip includes all the well know sites you could want. Egypt is absolutely amazing and you won’t be disappointed with what you see. Each attraction you visit is unique and an amazement. The accommodation is lovely and food good. Be prepared for early mornings, eg some were 2.30am! Also be prepared for lots of steps, and to fit in a lot in one day. It is exhausting but well worth it, perhaps just book a day or two to recover when you get home!
Too hard to mention one. My highlights were: The pyramids, Valley of the kings, Driving through the Sahara desert on the Abu Simbel tour and cruising the Nile. Each temple was amazing in its own right, they all had something unique.
Brilliant. He was incredibly knowledgeable, funny and looked after us well. Sayed was best guide you could want.
Make sure you have lots of space on camera or phone as you will want to take lots of pictures. Be prepared for lots of steps and to be exhausted. Take rehydrate in your water as it gets hot. When you get there try and get some small (10 or 20) Egyptian pounds as you will need these to tip when going to the loo. Everything else can be paid for in Dollars. Don't drink their water, always use bottled water which is plentily available and provided on the coach. Say yes to all the additional trip that you can manage as each one is unique and is wonderful. The boat trip to the Nubian village is amazing, so relaxing and interesting.
If doubting this trip, as long as you are prepared for the early starts and the heat, just go for it as it is truly wonderful and you will be amazed by the sites. Memories for life! The only thing I would change on this trip is to not go to the mosque or the bizzare (it just wasn't for me), everything else was wonderful. I wish I had purchased something from the boat sellers from our cruise boat just to see them throw the items onto the boat deck. Don't worry about being hassled, I was really worried about this but they are quite respectful out there and if you just say not thank you and carry on walking they will leave you alone.
I have been on a number of trips with Exodus over the years and this one in October 2023 was the most disappointing culminating in the visit to the Vallye of the Kings. Due to our guide we arrived probably an hour after most visitors to large queues at each tomb and were given 45 minutes for our visit! It is only after buying an illustrated guide that I realise how much we missed. I subsequently went to Turkey in December with On the Go tours which provided the sort of service Exodus used to provide
Cairo museum
Poor, especially time management and organisation
We’re grateful for Richard’s review, although we’re incredibly sorry to learn of his disappointment with the trip and particularly with the organisation of his tour leader. We have an experienced team of leaders in Egypt who overwhelmingly deliver great trips, and we were confident that Richard’s leader, though it was their first time leading for Exodus, would perform to a similar standard given their previous wealth of experience and the training given to them.
Following the feedback we received from members of Richard’s group in October 2023, however, we conducted a thorough investigation into the leader’s performance and determined that it did not reach the standards Exodus expect. We subsequently followed up with members of his group to resolve the matter to their satisfaction, and we are extremely confident that, given the positive feedback we have received about our leaders in Egypt since this time, Richard’s experience was a very regrettable one-off that will not be repeated on an Exodus trip going forward.
We apologise, nonetheless, that this cannot change things for Richard, and hope that despite this he has some positive memories of his time in Egypt.
– Kashka Lantis, Exodus Product Manager
This tour packs a lot into 7 days. It does mean some very early starts, but they are necessary to get the most out of the available time and appreciate the scale, volume and age of Egyptian monuments and artefacts. The itinerary does still factor in downtime to enjoy the sundeck on the boat and at the hotel in Aswan. We did the optional tour to Abu Simbel, which was another early start, but worth it to see the scale of the monument and what happened to it after the Aswan Dam was built. All accommodation was comfortable and the range and quality of food on offer was far greater than expected.
Staring in wonder at what the Egyptians were able to build 4,500 years ago.
Robert was an excellent group leader with a great sense of humour. He always found a way to give us the right amount of information without overwhelming us with names, facts and dates. For example, he would focus on particular points at one location and then link back to what he'd said when visiting somewhere else. This enabled us to gain a better understanding of what we were seeing and get the most out of our trip. He was also very good at giving us the heads-up about what to expect when encountering people who wanted to engage us in conversation or had something to sell. This meant we could make informed decisions when out and about.
We found it unnecessary to change money into Egyptian Pounds. We took US dollars which were accepted everywhere. Change was also given in US dollars, when required.
Early mornings & long days but we’ll worth the effort. Enthusiastic & knowledgeable guide. A great introduction to all Egypt has to offer – history, pyramids, temples and more. Beautiful scenery while cruising along the Nile. Highly recommend!
Galal was very knowledgable and eager to ensure we understood everything he had to tell us.
Be prepared for early mornings and some delayed lunches - keep some snacks available!
Just returned from the Nile Cruise trip. And what a trip, visited some amazing sites, with my highlight being the tomb of Tutankhamun. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, full of historic stories but his ‘people’ skills could have been better. The trip is full on with many early starts but worth the lack of sleep for the breath taking sites. Would recommend booking an extra day/s at the end to chill and relax in Aswan. Overall I would recommend this trip.
tomb of Tutankhamun
Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, full of historic stories but his 'people' skills could have been better. He was often quick to dismiss questions/observations which didn't fit his narrative. He messed up the booking of optional trips, failing to let us know what days the trips were on and advised the wrong opening times of the Nuburian museum at Aswan which meant some missed going. Clearly he loved sharing his knowledge but needs to member it's own holiday and not just everyone shares his passion and take on the history.
Book an extra day or 2 at the end to chill in Aswan and it's a busy full on trip
Cruise boat could have done with tea/coffee making facilities in rooms and water should be included at mealtime.
Really great trip, Galal was a fantastic guide. Lots of early mornings so I felt like I needed another holiday when I got home but we covered and saw so much over the course of a week
Seeing the Tomb of Seti I in the Valley of the Kings (note: this wasn't included in the tour and I paid extra for this, but it was worth it) Also, Abu Simbel was breathtaking
Really good. Galal had amazing historical and archeological knowledge which really bought the things we saw to life and made them fascinating. He fully explained all aspects of life in both Ancient and Modern Egypt. Leading a big group around Egypt must be quite a stressful task, but Galal handled this brilliantly.
Beware of people in Luxor telling you they are from your hotel and trying to take you to a shop or a spice market. This happened to a few of us in the group.
Not really an Exodus issue, but on returning on Egypt Air, my bag did not arrive back home with the others and was left in Cairo. I only write this as this is the 2nd time this has happened to me on an Exodus trip, and the same thing happened when I returned from Namibia last year. On both occasions, I was the only one in the group whose bag was left behind. Fortunately it has eventually made it back to me both times, but this does put a bit of a dampener on the end of the trip.
Our guide Naiel was amazing – kind, patient, very well-informed and keen to impart his knowledge and enthusiasm. The sights were of course, spectacular and the cruise boat was well appointed and spacious, with excellent choice and quality of food. The additional trip to Abu Simbel was well worthwhile.
watching life unfold cruising down the river!
brilliant - couldn't have been better!
perhaps ensure the flight into Cairo lands during the daytime as the first two days start early and are fast paced and we were all sleep deprived. Also, the additional trip to Abu Simbel is a must, but it adds cost plus 7 hours coach travel time, so factor this in.
The beginning of the trip was a bit full on as the afternoon flight meant we didn't arrive at the hotel in Cairo until 1.30am and then had to start around 7am the next day for the pyramids, then a 2am wakeup call on day 3 for the flight to Aswan - an earlier outward bound international flight would be preferable perhaps?
A great trip to see and begin to understand the incredible sophistication of such an ancient civilisation. From the chaos of Cairo through a series of temples along the Nile to the amazing reconstruction of Abu Simbel, the scale of the buildings and decorations was stunning. The limited time and poor advice when visiting the Valley of the Kings was a huge disappointment, however.
The succession of temples along the Nile was amazing, each distinct and telling elements of the incredible civilisation that lived so many years ago. Karnak, Edfu and Kim-Ombo were particularly interesting, and the facilities and service on our boat were exceptionally good.
Faten was an enthusiastic Egyptologist, who gave incredibly comprehensive introductions to the many amazing sites. She is a very proud Egyptian. However, as tour leader, she was not very clear at explaining the immediate arrangements and options, her English and clarity of speaking did not work well through the coach PA systems. Her timekeeping and engagement with the group was not of the standard we would expect from previous tours. We feel particularly let down by our visit to the Valley of the Kings, where our time was limited due to an unnecessarily late start, and we could have avoided the exceptional queues at the ‘free’ tombs to see more interesting ones, if we had been properly advised. There are also a number of other issues, which we will advise separately.
When visiting the Valley of the Kings, make sure you start early, and buy tickets to see tombs other than the ‘free’ ones included in the general admission. It’s so hot and humid, be prepared to change clothes at least twice a day! Be prepared to have your mind completely blown! Arrive a day early - most flights seemed to arrive early in the morning but were delayed, which meant the 8:30 start of the Tour was particularly gruelling.
What should have been the absolute highlight, the visit to the Valley of the Kings was a huge disappointment. We left the boat later than originally planned which gave us limited time at the site as we had to return before the boat set sail again. Given the limited time and the huge crowds, we should have been strongly advised to buy tickets to see the tombs other than those included in the entry ticket, which had shorter queues and far more interesting content. As it was, we only had time to visit two tombs before rushing back - such a disappointment. On arrival at Cairo, we were met by Amir, who was excellent. As we arrived a day ahead, he was able to arrange a tour of the Alabaster Mosque and Citadel, the Coptic church and museum, as well as the cave where Jesus and Mary sheltered - absolutely fascinating. Our guide for this extra tour, Sam, was absolutely outstanding. He was very sensitive to our welfare, this being our first day in Cairo. Well worth it!
