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Egypt Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
I was looking for an exciting yet educational trip to Egypt. I didn’t know where to begin planning on my own, so I researched group tours to the country. CharlieTheT...
A group tour is only as successful as the tour guide is good, so CharlieTheTraveler’s Egypt tour was a homerun. Our tour guide was knowledgeable about the history of...
CharlieTheTraveler always seems to include so much in their trips, so I was not surprised when I booked my trip to Egypt through them and saw the itinerary packed wi...
CharlieTheTraveler had some of the best reviews I have ever seen for a group tour. I was confident in my decision to book the Egypt tour. I am happy to have done so,...
My bucket list has always included touring the pyramids in Egypt. CharlieTheTraveler’s trip to this country was more than I ever expected. I am glad I didn’t have to...
I like what you offer, but I know it's not for everyone.
Small group size was very friendly, leader knowledgable and fun, he communicated clearly, made small adjustments in schedule to accommodate us seeing all the sites w...
I felt like we really got to explore and experience numerous aspects of Egypt. Mahmoud Really made the trip come alive in terms of the knowledge and wisdom he shared...
The service was excellent during the booking phase of my trip and during the trip itself. Intrepid promptly answered my questions regarding the trip. The tour guide ...
It was a great and affordable way to see a beautiful countr...
very organised, friendly and helpful tour guide and staff throughout the booking process
We did a 10-day private tour package across Egypt. Memphis was just plain terrible. In Cairo, their airport liaison, Ahmed, was TERRIBLE — from the moment we met him...
Another excellent Exodus adventure. I was pleasantly surprised that we were fully occupied every day with tours and activities. Temples, tombs, mosques, monaster...
The tour was very well thought out and organised. We had a full programme of seeing temples, tombs and the way Egyptian people lived. There was never a spare momen...
This trip is not for those who are looking for a quiet, relaxing holiday. Lots of early starts made the most of the opportunities we had to get under the skin of t...
A fascinating, informative, and very enjoyable tour with the chance to dress up thrown in for good measure! As with all Exodus trips we had some early starts and ...
I was blown away by the history of Egypt and how ancient the civilisation is. This trip gives an excellent overview from the first pyramids to the time of Cleopatr...
This was one of the best trips I have done. The guide Ahmed is fantastic, he knows EVERYTHING about his country He explained everything really well with just enough...
We normally organise our own visits but for a destination such as Egypt we felt it important to put our trust in professionals ... and our faith In Exodus was well...
Tour booked with Exoticca, but upon landing were met by Planet Travel reps. who skillfully guided us during the entire Egypt tour. They helped with everything from g...
Editor’s Take
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary. Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Traveling in Egypt is always going to challenge even the most seasoned of travelers. Having an experienced and knowledgeable guide is particularly important and helpful in Egypt for a few reasons. Firstly, Egypt tours are by and large heavy on history. This can be a great thing if you’re already interested, but could easily become a snooze-fest for young kids and more fairweather history buffs.
Guides who bring the history to life are a huge factor in positive reviews for Egypt. Secondly, while the historical and archaeological sites will be the star, many Egypt tours also visit the cities, where having a local guide is a really great way to experience modern Egyptian life, food, shopping, etc.
Service level in Egypt is mostly in the 3 and 4 star range, with some luxury tours available. Since that is out of reach for most, you should expect to deal with some different levels of comfort than your used to. Negative reviews that comment on service level in Egypt may have simply expected something different.
Nile river cruises and rides on traditional feluccas are often featured on itineraries. A fun experience, but be sure you’re ready for the bare minimum in terms of amenities on board. Additionally some tours in Egypt may feature camping in the desert - which certainly isn’t for everyone.
Safety is another primary concern of most travelers to Egypt, and positive Egypt reviews almost always comment on their guides ability to make them feel perfectly at ease and safe while traveling through the country.
If you want a professional take on traveling in Egypt, see the Travelstride Egypt Guide »
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