Nile Cruise

Our Clients’ Reviews

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  Martin Jenkins

  NILE CRUISE

  

  Written April 2012

  This was a fantastic holiday. Exceptionally well planned and organised from the moment I got off the plane in Cairo to leaving 10 days latter. I was able to capture all the key sights in Egypt, see local life and relax with our outstanding guide Sayed. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  There were so many. Seeing Tutankhamuns amazing riches at the Egyptian museum, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Abu Simbel ( optional tour not to be missed ), cruising down the Nile and going inside the Great Pyramid.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  The Group leader was truely outstanding. Sayed demonstrated superb knowledge, spoke excellent English, went the extra mile to show us other aspects of Egyptian life that were not on the itinerary, showed empathy to Group members who were ill and had an excellent sense of humour.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  This holiday was an excellent balance of being able to see the sights whilst relaxing at hotels and on the Nile.

   
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  Yvonne Palm

  NILE CRUISE

  

  Written March 2012

  All in all it was a fantastic trip; I really felt like I got to see Egypt, and it had a good balance of activities/excursions and time to relax. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Hard to chose and inspirational moment....I loved quad biking in the Sahara and watching the sun go down in the desert. The hot air balloon at sunrise was great as well; I got some wonderful pictures! I was also just constantly amazed at what the ancient Egyptians accomplished so long ago.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Our group leader Sayed was awesome!  He had much knowledge about the places we went to and was pretty good at assessing the energy of the group (some days are long and you can get tired) and rearranging the schedule if we may have been too tired to go for an excursion or fitting and extra one in if we had energy to spare.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Yes lots of wet wipes are essential.  The train is not all that bad; but we found that ear plugs and, if you have any, sleep aids were very useful on the train ride as it was very noisy, and very, very bumpy at times.  I got no sleep at all till I put those ear plugs in! We also found it helpful to take some snacks along on the train in case we got hungry and did not like the food. The food on the way to Luxor was decent, on the way back though, most of us were tucking in to our snack boxes. A hat, as well as a very light long sleve shirt or something to cover your head/arms/shoulders would also be useful when you are out in the Egyptian Sun! Enjoy!

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  Contrary to what some reviews online might say, Abu Simbel by coach is perfectly fine.  Everyone in our group chose that option, and found the drive reasonable....actually most of us slept through it! :-P Yes it is an early morning (you will have quite a few of those), but still totally worth it! Have fun!

   
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  Laura Gamble

  NILE CRUISE

  

  Written March 2012

  Having never travelled to Egypt before, I wasn't exactly sure what to expect.  Needless to say, I had a fantastic time.  The Egyptian people were incredibly friendly, service great and leader brilliant.  This trip was a perfect introduction to Egypt, with historical, architectural, and cultural backgrounds given all the time.  And sailing on the Nile is definitely the way to do it - it was amazing!! 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Sailing along the Nile in a felucca sailing boat was one of those perfect moments I'll never forget; calming, beautiful and thoroughly enjoyable.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Sayed Mansour was the most fantastic leader!! He English was terrific, his knowledge unbeatable, his enthusiasm contagious, and he made you feel incredibly comfortable at all times.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Take plenty of Camera memory - you'll be snapping away like crazy. There is so much to see, that you want to remember it all, so the camera will be used plentifully!

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  This was the first time i'd travelled on this type of holiday. It was a fantastic experience and I would probably say slightly addictive! I now want to travel the world in this way, because with itineraries you get to see so much in a short amount of time, and when you don't get too much time off from work it's perfect!

   
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  Val Crossman

  NILE CRUISE

  

  Written February 2012

  This holiday was excellent. I cannot reccomend it highly enough if like us you want a combination of sunshine and a great introduction to Egyptian history and pre-history. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Pretty much the entire trip inspired me. We were very lucky to have chosen a time when there are very few tourists about (just over 10% of the normal numbers). The result was that everywhere we went we just walked straight in. We even got resentful if someone were to walk into our camera shots! Karnak and the Valley of the Kings were amazing. The cruise down the Nile left me personfiying it as a benevolent entity which has protected and nurtured the Egyptians for thousands of years and just left me feeling happy and relaxed (if you do this trip you'll understand what I mean!). The Nubian museum at Aswan is fantastic but what I found most awesome was standing in front of the step-pyramid at Saqqara, the oldest monument on the planet. What more can I say?

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Khaled Lotfy was absolutely excellent, by far the best guide we have ever had, either with Exodus or the any other company beginning with 'E'! He took great care of us all, he was a fantastic teacher who despite being very highly qualified never patronised. I particularly liked his stories and how he explained the somewhat complex relationships that the gods and pharoahs seemed to favour! He loves his country and it was good to gain a perspective on recent events too, something which would have been difficult without his open approach and willingness to answer our questions.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  GO! NOW while there are so few people about!You get to see everything without the normal hundreds of thousands of people in the way and Egypt really needs you. This is a country which is doing its best to recover from years of an oppressive regime and their positive expectation for their future is palpable. We never felt at risk.

  Don't expect a lot of sleep on the train though!

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  Our entire group of 10 were deeply concerned about the welfare of the horses which are used to pull  carriages. At Edfu there is no choice but to use them and the idea of sanctioning the obvious neglect and hunger that they were suffering has left me feeling upset. I am aware of the argument that without work they would be even worse off. Nevertheless unless Exodus and other operators make it clear that such treatment is unacceptable by withdrawing custom nothing will change. What about some positive support  for animal welfare perhaps by working through international organisations, government agencies etc? Perhaps when things have settled politically.

  Despite this concern however I am SO ghlad I did this trip.

  What are you waiting for?!

   
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  Jonathan Woollard

  NILE CRUISE

  

  Written February 2012

  Much better than expected. Enjoyed the company of the other travellers and got ideas for future holidays.Fantastic group of travellers and inspirational leader. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  None. Laid back, relaxed , recalled my history lessons. Enjoyed the company of my fellow travellers.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  The group leader made the holiday. He brought to life the history of Egypt. Would want the same leader if I return to Egypt.

   Cool calm, proffessional and experienced. Worth his weight in gold to Clients and Exodus. I hope he is well rewarded for his commitment.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  Take a guide book, so that you can make the most of the free time. Binoculars will help you enjoy the Nile Cruise more.

   Tip

   Don't forget that you've been an independant traveller in the past. Keep your wits about you. Use the local transport and put some money into the local econmy by leaving the prebooked hotels  and walking a couple of blocks to meet the locals in their own backyards.

   

  On our first night in Giza, walked to the local neighbourhood to look for food. Chose a street cafe and pointed to what we liked the look of. Had 5 courses with soft drinks for 45 Egyptian pounds for 2 of us. Went back at the end of trip.

   
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  Brigid Hehir

  NILE CRUISE

  

  Written January 2012

  I had high expectations that Egypt would deliver and it did. Exodus facilitated this.  

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  There were so many:

  The Cairo museum

  Abu Simbel (That should be included in the trip. The whole group went there although it was optional (and a bit pricey).

  The Pyramids, The Tombs 

  The Nile cruise, although not inspirational, was wonderful. 

  What did you think of your group leader?

  George was one of the best I'd ever had the pleasure of being 'led' by. He's an Egyptologist from Egypt and speaks English fluently. He's well organised, knowledgeable, fair (but firm when he needs to be), witty and amusing. And a mine of information. We were in very good hands.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  The train is comfy but basic and the food served on it OK. 

  Be prepared for the lack of booze on the train however and difficulty in getting it outside of hotels/boats.

  Booze is relatively expensive when you can get it. Bring some Duty Free!

  Optional extras like Balloon rides/Abu Simbel flight/extra Tomb visits can add a considerable amount to holiday expenses. I think Exodus should make this more obvious in publicity. 

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  The hotel in Giza offers a great view of the pyramids but it's too far outside the city to give tourists a feel for Cairo. 

  Egyptian food's pretty bland considering the variety of spices available in the bazaars. The food on the cruise ship is fantastic however, especially the curries. 

  I was hoping to find Egyptian cotton for sale but found it once only, in the airport, as we were leaving. The choice then was limited and pricey.

   
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  Hazel Monk

  NILE CRUISE

  

  Written January 2012

  Superb holiday - great mix of sightseeing with an amazing guide and relaxing. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Hot air balloon ride over the valley of kings Cruising the Nile Actually seeing the history I had studied at school

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Superb, right balance between telling us what we wanted to know and telling us the amount we could take in at one time!

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Allow extra money to do the add ones

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  Fantastic trip- would recommend going in Spring the weather was fantastic

   

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