Immortal Egypt - 9 Days

Customer Reviews

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  David

  · September 22nd, 2024
  The tour starts out strong with the Pyramids and gets even better from there. The tour guides teach you alot about acient Egypt but also make our trip much more pleasant. They help you with anything, which is nice in a foreign countery. The agency Holiday in Egypt is always super helpful and extremely fast to respond. We changed our travel plans sometimes and they immidiately reorganized it for us.
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  Dear David, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a positive review about your recent experience with us. We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you had a good time in Egypt. It brings us immense joy to know... Show more
  
  Trip date: September 2024
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  Jeana

  · August 11th, 2024
  This tour was well organized from the beginning to the end. I enjoyed visiting the various sites and learning about the history of Egypt. The quality of the accomodation and the service from the tour guides surpassed my expectations. My favorite experiences were the pyramids, the Nubian Village and the hot air baloon ride in Luxor. Thank you Holiday in Egypt for making my trip unforgettable!
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  Dear Jeana, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a positive review about your recent experience with us. We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you had a good time in Egypt. It brings us immense joy to know... Show more
  Trip date: August 2024
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  Kaitlyn

  · August 4th, 2024
  This tour was very well put together. The HIE team are all trustworthy and helpful people. They were able to help us if we had an issues. They put together a great tour and we could see many wonderful sights. The food on the Nile Cruise was absolutely amazing. We only had one minor issue which was the driver forgot to pick us up to go to the airport at the end of the tour, but after talking with the head coordinator I was able to get a partial refund to cover the cost of the taxi we needed to get there.
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  Dear Kaitlyn, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a positive review about your recent experience with us. We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you had a good time in Egypt. It brings us immense joy to... Show more
  
  Trip date: July 2024
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  Richard

  · July 13th, 2024
  The tour was a great experience. The first day was amazing getting to see the pyramids at Giza and the Great Sphinx. Afterwards the 3 day Nile tour and visit to the Nubian village was great. Seeing the colorful village and meeting the local people was a wonderful experience. Our guide Hasan was amazing very friendly and knowledgeable about both Egyptian history as well as modern culture. He told us what to expect, what was the best to see, and what to avoid. All of the temple visits were amazing, each temple had a unique vibe. Abu Simbel was particularly stunning and well worth the extra money and drive to visit. We also did the hot air balloon ride over the valley of the kings which was truly a memorable experience. We finished the trip with some relaxation at the Red Sea resort and it was absolutely fantastic. I can't recommend this trip enough. Great guide and fun times
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  Trip date: July 2024
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  marek

  · July 10th, 2024
  The tour was amazing, not only do you see all the jewels and a great amount of history on this trip you also get epic service. The company set everything up so it’s totally door to door service starting as you leave the airport until you return to the airport. Our guide Hassan was amazing he was funny informative and took amazing care of us. He always had cold water ready for us, and provided umbrellas that were the envy of every other tour group around us! That umbrella saved us under the sun at 114f, 6 star service. The cruise was great, tours were well balanced with information and time to walk around and take pictures, we even stopped for ice cream. Highly recommend this tour if you want a care free experience ending with an all inclusive beach resort to decompress at. Lastly you are never alone, the outfitter and guides are always in contact with you via what’s app so your never lost or looking for information.
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  Dear Marek, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a positive review about your recent experience with us. We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you had a good time in Egypt. It brings us immense joy to know... Show more
  
  Trip date: June 2024
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  Karen

  · June 18th, 2024
  All was perfect, always they help us to have a solution:) The guides were excelent, they have patient. The service that bob bring us was excelent! He always teach us good places and he was very nice in the treatment :) We feel save with him
  

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  Dear Karen, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a positive review about your recent experience with us. We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you had a good time in Egypt. Our team works tirelessly to ensure... Show more
  Trip date: June 2024
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  Erik

  · June 8th, 2024
  This tour was great and our core group of 5 as well as the overall tour group of 12 felt well taken care of and prepared throughout our whirlwind 9 days thanks to Holiday in Egypt. To be honest I feel that getting around to see so much without the guidance of the tour company would have been nearly impossible and I’m surprised that there were only a few small hiccups here and there that were able to be smoothed out quickly. Our first tour guide in Giza, Sohaila, was very knowledgeable and friendly. Hassan was the second guide who stayed with us for the majority of the trip and was also kind, funny and clearly knew his stuff. There were little quirks to deal with at some of the accommodations that were made for us but nothing that ruined any of our stays. Most of the meals provided were through buffets which were all quite good and allowed for a nice variety but we did have a couple instances of enjoying local fare that we enjoyed. The tour understandably keeps you on a pretty tight schedule so it can be difficult to get out to do things on your own but you do get small chances here and there. My favorite experiences were crushing on the Nile, Kom Ombo temple, the excursion to the Nubian Village in Aswan, and the hot air balloon over and tombs in the Valley of the Kings. (The very difficult tomb is not really that difficult. If you can climb to the top of a 3 unit building without being winded you should be fine.) I didn’t mind the sleeper train to Aswan but I did have to tape down some cabinets and position my luggage to hold other things in place to be able to sleep without them opening and closing all night. Also, my bigger window was cracked so didn’t get to see out as much as I would have liked. The long bus rides to Hurghada and back to Cairo were less enjoyable. Many in our group did not enjoy either of these experiences though so you may want to consider paying extra for some or all of the plane transfers or perhaps working out a private car with others in your overall tour group. I wouldn’t characterize anything we did as especially physically taxing but the heat (end of May beginning of June) was absolutely no joke. Our tour guides made sure to have water available for us, check how we were feeling and give us some time to recover in AC whenever possible though and the very early starts helped too. Many in our group are not the resort types but the last two days in Hurghada were a welcome rest after so much movement in the previous week. Overall the Immortal Egypt tour was a very good value given everything we saw and experienced with a good amount of nice surprises too and I will definitely be recommending it and Holiday in Egypt to friends and family.
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  Trip date: June 2024
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  Julissa

  · June 8th, 2024
  Amazing experience. I highly recommend this tour if you want to see many parts of Egypt. Each day was full of adventure and learning from very early in the morning to late at night. Our first tour guide Sohaila was kind and very knowledgeable. Hassan was our tour guide for majority of the days and he was so funny, very knowledgeable, gave us many updates about our day/plans, and what I liked the most, he talked more about current Egyptian culture and what it is like living in Egypt. Hassan definitely made the experience memorable and made me feel safe. I definitely recommend paying for the extra excursions. The Nubian Village, Hot air balloon ride, Abu Simbel, and the safari tour were highlights of my trip and I am so glad I got to experience them. A few things I wish I knew before arriving in Egypt include: bring a lot of extra tipping money in Egyptian pounds. Tipping is included in the fees but you will find yourself tipping a lot more often and many people do not like to accept US $1 bills. Also, if you are paying in cash make sure your bills are flat and crisp and free of any rips, tears, or pen marks. The bank and others will not accept bills with imperfections. Most importantly, if you are like me and get motion sick bring some type of remedy for the entire trip. Everyday you are getting on long buses, trains, boats, or ships. I got motion sickness patches to wear behind your ear from Amazon and they worked great! The sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan was about 15 hours long and not great. If you have the money I would upgrade to the flight or if you opt for the train bring games or a book because there is no wifi or outlets. The bus ride from Luxor to Hurghada and Hurghada to Cairo was 5-7 hours and not very comfortable. So I would recommend opting for the private transportation option for more comfort and a shorter trip. Overall, a great experience and Holiday in Egypt really tries their best to accommodate you.
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  Holiday In Egypt commented on this review

  Dear Julissa, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a positive review about your recent experience with us. We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you had a good time in Egypt. Your recommendation means a lot to... Show more
  Trip date: May 2024
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  Adrian

  · June 6th, 2024
  Wonderful experience. Each day had a jam-packed itinerary that not only brought you to scenic historical temples but gave insight into contemporary Egyptian culture. The amount of days/temples was perfect in my opinion; not too short & not too long. Tour guides Sohaila & Hassan were very knowledgeable. The cruise ship was very nice as well. If you can, I'd recommend paying extra for the connecting flight from Cairo to Aswan, rather than taking the sleeper train. It's not too bad, but it's long & if you're like me it wasn't easy to sleep on the train. Same for the bus transport from Luxor to Hurghada; spring for the private transportation if asked. The leg-room on the bus is a bit cramped, but not horrible. Also make sure to carry plenty of cash on-hand each day, as tipping is very prominent in Egypt. Highly recommend paying for the all the additional services such as the Nubian village tour in Aswan, which was a memorable highlight from the entire trip. I enjoyed seeing the Egyptian culture just as much, possibly more-so, than visiting the temples Overall I highly recommend this trip!
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  Holiday In Egypt commented on this review

  Dear Adrian, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a positive review about your recent experience with us. We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you had a good time in Egypt. Your recommendation means a lot to... Show more
  Trip date: May 2024
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  Chalsie

  · May 2nd, 2024
  Our tour to Egypt was AMAZING! We enjoyed the itinerary of the 9 day Immortal Egypt tour. The Egyptians were friendly and I felt very safe. We met great people from around the world and saw the top highlights of Egypt. I can not recommend Professor Wael enough. He was with us in Aswan and on the cruise until we left Luxor for the Red Sea. I have had a lot of guides throughout my travels, but he was by far the best. Even others that were good, do not come close to comparison. Tour Radar/Holiday In Egypt are very lucky to have him. His knowledge and love for the Egyptian culture was so deep. He was personable and got to know all of us well. He was able to answer our questions and did so well keeping us informed and making sure everything was organized. He always had our best interest in mind. I was sad to see him go after we left Luxor. Our cruise ship and resort in Hurghada were both very nice. The staff in both places were friendly and helpful. The food was delicious as well. I only have a few suggestions: Better communication regarding what time tour extensions will take place, flights, and pick up and drop off times. Would like to be provided with a more detailed itinerary with hotels, excursions, ect. prior to departure. We didn't receive any information regarding accommodations beforehand. We lost out on $180 for one tour because we canceled. I know it would've been a fantastic tour, but we wanted to just enjoy the resort. We were unaware that the tour would take place from noon until sunset or we would've canceled earlier. I attempted to get this information prior, but by the time I did, it was too late for a refund. Had I had it earlier, I would've made a decision earlier and been able to get a refund. Other than those small tweaks (always room for improvement), I would HIGHLY recommend traveling with Tour Radar again. In fact, I hope to travel with them again soon.
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  Holiday In Egypt commented on this review

  Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that your tour of Egypt was amazing and that you enjoyed the itinerary, friendly Egyptians, and top highlights. Wael sounds like an exceptional guide, and we appreciate your recommendation.... Show more
  Trip date: April 2024