Egypt Explorer - Felucca cruise & Red Sea

Customer Reviews

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  Kevan

  · April 1st, 2025
  It was a great trip, George Tamer and Mina were both great. Had a lot of fun everywhere.
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  Timeless Tours commented on this review

  Thanks so much for the 5 star review we really appreciate your feedback and are so happy that you enjoyed your trip to Egypt. , and we hope to see you again soon on another Timeless adventure!!
  Trip date: March 2025
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  Tri (Danny)

  · March 1st, 2025
  I would give this a 4.5 out of 5. Overall, the tour itinerary delivered on everything it said it would take us to and do. I saw a lot of Egyptian's sites up close in personal in a compact 8 days (not including the 1st and last days which were my travel days) and exposed to a lot and my experience was enriched by it. The itinerary starts out more frenetic until you reach Hurghada where you have some down time to relax and catch up. Part of the reason it was frenetic because I chose the optional excursions such Abu Simbel and the hot-air balloon (which were fantastic) but require early wake up if you want to see the sunrise as well. The hotels were all great, particularly the Lotus in Luxor and the one in Hugharda. The tour bus was large, clean, comfortable, and had a washroom. My tour guide Meena was excellent and you can tell he is passionate about Egyptian history and mythology. The felucca experience is for those that like to experience the "homestay" in another country which I found enjoyable and kept warm at night, plus a clean bathroom on board. Arriving in Cairo was overall a shock to my system, but the airport transfer into Cairo and back to the airport was well facilitated by the tour company. Where there could be areas of improvements: I think that the admission fees to the attractions and the tipping kitty should be built into the tour package rather than after someone commits to the tour. To me, the amount extra was not a lot so it wouldn't have been a make it or break it if those fees were more up front and transparent. I like the Egyptian Museum and it has the King Tut golden mask, but the GEM is finally open and already tours are including a visit there so that is something to consider and balance. I wish the tour bus came outfitted with charging plug-ins in the seats as some of the bus rides are long (so travellers, bring a charging battery). Other than these minor issues, it was truly a wonderful experience and I am happy I chose this tour and company. Thank you for reading.
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  Timeless Tours commented on this review

  Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you had a fantastic trip and enjoyed the hotels, cruise, and amazing hospitality. Meena will be delighted to hear your praise! We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another... Show more
  
  Trip date: February 2025
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  Mayuri

  · January 15th, 2025
  one of the worst tours. we booked a tour to save ourselves time and inconvenience of payments during the trip, throughout this trip we were just spending more. you might think you got a good deal as it’s initially low, we actually went way over our budget for this trip as there were many add ons. The only good thing was that the hotels were really comfortable! The tour guide Mina had exceptional history knowledge but he was very pushy when things didn’t go his way. I feel like we were never given enough time at certain places to walk around and we were constantly taken to stores that were not in the itinerary and that were highly priced (all those could be bought at half the price and less they charged at these stores. All the additional activities this company offered were exceptionally expensive! I paid 60 dollars for the hot air balloon through Viator while the others in the group paid around 145 dollars. We were taken to restaurants where it was highly priced. We were convinced otherwise to do certain things which were only to benefit the company than to help the customers. I would not recommend this tour as it’s more to make money than to satisfy customers and give everyone a good experience of their country! You’re basically paying only for hotels, food and transport, all the activities are not added in this tour so budget carefully.
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  Timeless Tours commented on this review

  We are sincerely sorry to note your disappointment, and have passed your feedback to our booking team for review as we always aim to ensure the best possible experiences on tour.
  Trip date: January 2025
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  Anupam

  · January 8th, 2025
  Disappointing Experience – Avoid This Tour Operator I regret to say this was one of the worst tour experiences I have ever had. While the initial tour price was low, it felt like a bait-and-switch tactic as numerous additional costs were piled on during the trip. One of the most disappointing aspects was the cancellation of the felucca ride, a key highlight of the itinerary, which was replaced by a cruise that I was asked to pay an extra $100 to join. The hot air balloon ride in Luxor, another highly anticipated activity, was almost double the price compared to other operators offering the same experience on platforms like Viator. The tour leader repeatedly took us to perfumeries and papyrus galleries where we were significantly overcharged. While I understand that tourists often pay a premium, I booked with a tour operator expecting to be protected from such practices, not subjected to them. Meals were another area of disappointment. A typical McDonald’s meal with drinks in Egypt costs around $7, yet we were consistently taken to restaurants where meals were priced at $10, with drinks costing an additional $1 or more. While this difference might seem small, these inflated costs added up, and I ultimately spent at least 80% more than the base cost of the trip. In conclusion, this tour operator failed to meet basic expectations of fairness and transparency. I strongly recommend avoiding this company and exploring alternatives to ensure a better and more honest experience in Egypt.
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  Timeless Tours commented on this review

  We are sincerely sorry to note your disappointment, and have passed your feedback to our booking team for review as we always aim to ensure the best possible experiences on tour.
  Trip date: December 2024
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  Kalavati

  · December 12th, 2024
  Extremely nice tour comp very very reasonable gave a beautiful Resort and top notch Hotel Recommend this tour for Egypt
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  Timeless Tours commented on this review

  Thanks so much for the 5 star review we really appreciate your feedback and are so happy that you enjoyed your trip to Egypt. , and we hope to see you again soon on another Timeless adventure!!
  Trip date: November 2024
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  Kim

  · December 12th, 2024
  I would like to leave a five star review for our excellent tour guide Nabil who took excellent care of our entire group for the 10 days that we traveled with him. From Cairo to Giza to Aswan to Luxor to Hurghada, he gave us great explanations as an Egyptologist to help us understand the wonderful temples and artifacts that we saw. I offer him my deep thanks. - Kim + Kim
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  Timeless Tours commented on this review

  Thanks so much for the 5 star review we really appreciate your feedback and are so happy that you enjoyed your trip to Egypt. , and we hope to see you again soon on another Timeless adventure!!
  Trip date: December 2024
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  Kimanh

  · December 6th, 2024
  NABIL, who guided us with the precision, ferocity, and stealthiness of a tiger, was a 5 stars guide. As a younger person (35) traveling with an older traveler (67),we neither felt too slow or rushed, he took great care of us, and we made some lifelong friends on the way. Exceptional praise for NABIL.
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  Timeless Tours commented on this review

  Thanks so much for the 5 star review we really appreciate your feedback and are so happy that you enjoyed your trip to Egypt. , and we hope to see you again soon on another Timeless adventure!!
  Trip date: December 2024
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  Anonymous

  · October 15th, 2024
  It was truly a dream come true to visit Egypt! We were in awe visiting the ancient sites and learning more about its history beyond what we learned in school! George was an amazing tour guide and with his passion and kindness, he truly made the whole experience memorable and special for all of us! We will cherish these weeklong memories for years and years to come!!
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  Trip date: January 2024
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  Anonymous

  · October 15th, 2024
  It was truly a dream come true to tour Egypt! We were blown away by the ancient sites, the rich history, food and kindness by everyone. We are so grateful for our tour guide, George who helped made the experience truly unforgettable! His knowledge and passion truly made our stay special and we will remember for years and years! Thank you, George!!
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  Trip date: January 2024
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  Louise

  · October 8th, 2024
  This tour was amazing, it had a good balance of historical sites and other activities. The hot balloon at sunrise was amazing! The tour guide Meena, was the best tour guide I have ever experienced, he was very informative and nothing was too much. I highly recommend this tour
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  Timeless Tours commented on this review

  Thanks so much for the 5 star review we really appreciate your feedback and are so happy that you enjoyed your trip to Egypt. , and we hope to see you again soon on another Timeless adventure!!
  Trip date: September 2024