Alexandria & Ancient Egypt - 13 days

Customer Reviews

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  Felix

  · February 23rd, 2023
  Wonderful guide, nicely curated itinerary, great transportation/drivers and well selected hotels made for a great tour even though we disliked that we were carried to a tourist restaurant on one day and to three showcase and selling events on three occasions.These stops were insightful and/or entertaining for sure but we felt a certain expectation to buy.
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  Trip date: January 2023
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  Anonymous

  · February 6th, 2023
  Every once and while a trip comes along that’s life-changing. Something that opens you up again to the beauty of the world and its endless possibilities. This trip to Egypt was just that. I have wanted to travel to Egypt ever since I was a little girl, but this surpassed all my dreams and expectations!! The On-The-Go-Tours itinerary offered a wonderful and well-organised range of locations, loaded with so many breathtaking sights that it is literally impossible to choose a favourite! If you have even a passing interest in history you will be blown away, and the warm, genuine and welcoming locals will do the rest! Additionally, the On-The-Go-Tours representative team was professional, kind, and gave me the most cheerful and easiest experience I’ve ever had arriving at an international airport! The service was impeccable and thorough throughout the entirety of the trip. Momo was beyond amazing as our main tour guide and a contagiously passionate Egyptologist! He is charismatic, endlessly engaging, gave the best local tips and advice, and was up-to-date with all the latest findings and research in Egyptology. I’ve written pages and pages of enthused notes on his speeches! The detail he included whilst guiding was extraordinary, and he has a gift of really bringing the stories and sites to life. And he absolutely made Egypt feel like home and really let the beauty and hospitality of its people shine! I recommend him most highly and would love to return to Egypt do a second (and third and fourth!) tour with him. My fellow tour group members - affectionately called the Family - were an incredible collection of friendly, funny and warm-hearted people who were a delight to travel with (particularly as a solo traveler myself). The group size of ten was perfect, intimate and manageable. To me, Momo and the Family were as big a highlight as the gorgeous sights, rich and extraordinary history, and of course, the absolutely to die for cuisine and drinks (I personally recommend the fresh fruit juices which I will be dreaming about until I travel to Egypt again)! To top all of this off - I’ve never stayed in such beautiful hotels before! Each one had such a lovely atmosphere and amazing, attentive and wonderful staff. The rooms were super comfortable, and staying there felt like stepping back in time to a bygone era of luxury and style! My first two days I spent on the tour was as a sole traveller to Alexandria and El Alamein - both beautiful and unique locations. Nash (the tour guide for these two days and another distinguished Egyptologist) and our amazing driver Hassan gave me an extremely personalised tour and they made the journey so comfortable and a complete delight! Before long they had me feeling like an archeologist - exploring the the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa and marvelling at the Citadel of Quaitbey, where the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria once stood. Our major stops in El Alamein were the war museum and cemetery - a deeply poignant experience not to be missed. Walking through the war cemetery by myself as I paid my respects was particularly moving and unforgettable. Returning to the capital; on the third day I then took the optional Backstreets of Cairo walking tour - another big recommendation if you can do it, in order to experience the enticing and (comparatively) modern delights of the area! Medo was another passionate guide who so eloquently revealed the beauty of Islamic Cairo - particularly as we visited the elegant monuments of El Moez Street - and it was impossible not to fall in love with the city as we strolled along! That evening, I met Momo and the rest of the Family for our main tour brief, and from that moment the trip excelled impossibly higher! Day 5 was the awe-inspiring Giza plateau (with the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, camel-riding and a fascinating trip to a genuine papyrus store all being one highlight after the other) and the Saqqara necropolis - where new finds were being uncovered as we were in the area, and where I got to enter the Djoser Step Pyramid completely by myself - just a mind-blowing experience I’ll never forget!! And day 6 brought much fascination as we hit The Egyptian Museum and National Museum of Egyptian Civilization - two of the best museums I’ve ever been to in terms of the care and quality of their collections! In particular, the Royal Mummies Hall in the latter was just unreal - fascinating to see such perfectly preserved pharaohs! Travelling on the overnight sleeper train to the sparking city of Aswan was rather delightful fun, and upon our arrival we took a boat ride over to Philae Temple - dedicated to the goddess Isis - which remains one of my favourite sights of the trip. Hearing Momo breathe so much passion and intrigue into the story of Isis, Osiris, Seth and Nephthys whilst we stood before the grand facade of temple was so incredibly special, emotional and perfect!! We closed this wonderful day with a spectacular visit to an essential oils and perfumes emporium (Essence of Life Al Fayed Perfumes, Aswan)…. And personally, I will never buy any other perfumes ever again - such is the sheets quality and quantity of exquisite (and long-lasting) scents from this amazing establishment!! Day 8 was another memorable day as we headed to the renowned Abu Simbel - again I don’t think I’ll ever forget the heart-stopping moment we rounded the corner to see the temples for the first time! All the photos and documentaries just don’t do it justice!! Next was sailing and staying overnight on a felucca around Aswan - absolutely another highlight not to be missed and which I would highly recommend over the cruise option! The sleeping arrangements and amenities were extremely comfortable and are manageable/accommodating for many different ages and abilities. The crew was so hospitable, fun, and they cooked up some of the best meals I’ve ever had!! And being so physically close to the Nile (including swimming in it!) was a particularly special and spiritual experience…. Plus it was the best way to completely relax and catch some rays in the middle of our epic schedule! From there we headed to breathtaking beauty of Luxor. The sheer majesty of the Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings - where the hieroglyphics were so brilliant they almost appeared to have been painted yesterday - was enough to steal my heart and have me seriously considering an immediate, permanent move to the city. And again, Momo pulled out all the stops to make sure the trip was perfect for all of us - including making sure I got to see the magnificent Khonsu Temple within the Karnak complex, which was temporarily closed for visitors. I will be forever grateful for this, particularly for the help it will be for my studies! Returning to Cairo to travel back home nearly broke my heart - I can tell I’ll be back as soon as I can! Egypt is a magnificent, safe, welcoming country with beautiful people, and I implore anyone who’s even considering a trip to book it right now! You won’t regret it - and I especially recommend planning your trip to coincide with the opening of the magnificent Grand Egyptian Museum later this year! Thank you On-The-Go-Tours, and especially Momo, for the trip of a lifetime! I have absolutely nothing negative to say about the experience, and I really have made great friends and memories for life!
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  Trip date: January 2023
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  Kassandra

  · September 2nd, 2019
  I had a great time on this tour of Egypt. We saw all the main highlights and some parts more off the beaten track. We would start really early in the morning to try and be done in the early afternoon when the heat was worst. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and really made the experience wonderful.
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  Trip date: August 2019
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  SueStahl

  · April 25th, 2019
  I felt so safe in Egypt and loved every moment. The cruise ship was luxurious with delicious food and friendly, attentive staff. The many temples were amazing to see, Abu Simbel being my favourite. Luxor was pretty with the Luxor Temple being so close to the city. The hotel we stayed at in Luxor was magnificent. All hotel’s staff were friendly and obliging. The Pyramids of Giza were awesome to see and the light show was stunning! The best part of our tour was our guide Mo mo who I feel really made this tour. He went above and beyond, nothing was a chore to him. My husband and I are recommending Egypt as a holiday destination and On The Go Tours, especially Mo mo.
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  Trip date: March 2019
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  StephenStahl

  · April 25th, 2019
  This is my third time to Egypt and it was by far the best tour I've experienced anywhere in the world. Mo Mo was extremely informative and involved everyone in the experience. Egypt was extremely safe and because of Mo Mo we will be back, a brilliant guide and man
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  Trip date: March 2019