Hello All, Looking for an Egyptian tour for next year. Have done a few Viking tours which were fine, but looking at others (AMA waterways, Roads Scholar). Any suggestions? Experiences? Thx in advance, Steve
Posted by
Tennessee
120 posts
We have taken Trafalger all over Europe and some in Australia and are always happy with them. Have not done their Egypt tours which are land/boat.
Posted by
Long Beach, Ca, usa
2606 posts
Steve,
In 2019 we took a 12 day tour with Trafalgar. I cannot recall the name their on-the-ground tour company, but it was excellent. It included 3 days in Cairo, a 7 day Nile cruise, and 2 more days in Cairo. There were 39 people (max was 40), a superb guide, and our cruise was the highlight. Many people will denigrate a tour group of that size, but we never felt like we were part of a horde. We enjoyed the company of our fellow tourists, the food on the boat was excellent, and the whole experience, except for the Lufthansa flights to and from the US left us with wonderful memories. And it was considerably less expensive than a Viking tour. We went in February, a great time weather-wise. AAA made the arrangements for us, and the only thing I would change is the air carrier to/from LA to Cairo (with plane change in Frankfurt). I was a former fan of Lufthansa, but they have really gone downhill in terms of service and comfort. I wish we had made our own flight plans with Turkish Air, a new favorite of mine. The Trafalgar tour was their "Wonders of Ancient Egypt", and we only had one add-on, the flight to and from Aswan to Abu Simbel (so glad we did this!)
This was my life-long #1 bucket list item, and the tour covered everything I hoped for and in an excellent manner.
Best of luck in your plans.
Posted by
9411 posts
We did Egypt three years ago (I had been there before back in 1985, but my wife hadn't).
I researched several river cruise and/or tour companies including Viking, but found the best deal by far was Gate 1 Travel.
Gate 1 had by far the best price, which was 60% of Viking's price and the Viking tour/cruise was only one day longer.
The Gate 1 tour was fantastic with a university educated guide. It included stays in great 5 star hotels in the Cairo area, and two three day river cruises that included Abu Simbel. Don't miss Abu Simbel.
Check the prices and what you get for the price with Viking, Gate 1, AmaWaterways, and Avalon Waterways.
Posted by
Greeley, co, usa
2888 posts
Youtuber TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS ( note the British spelling with 2 Ls ) did a cruise a couple of years ago. Lots of good practical advice
Posted by
OP
minneapolis, MN
192 posts
Got it.. Thx everyone....