Testimonials

Dahabiya Dream Review – Jackie and Simon, March 2013

 Dear Explore T&C

I had to write you a note to say thank you for everything and tell you how much we enjoyed our trip on Dream.  Simon and I travel a great deal and have had some amazing holidays but this was absolutely up there with the best of them.

Having read reviews on Trip Advisor and done some research I had a slight concern that my expectations were going to be too high but actually they were exceeded in every respect.  From the moment we stepped into the airport until the moment we left  I felt totally welcome and cared for.  Apart from the obvious amazing sites, the beautiful boat and incredibly good food what really made it were the people.

 The entire crew were not only helpful, friendly, thoughtful and welcoming but also both fun and interesting to  be with.   Mahmoud’s organisation, attention to detail and care for us was amazing.  We also really enjoyed  talking to him and learning  about life and culture in Egypt.   Sameh was a great guide.  He was not only very knowledgeable but took excellent care of us ensuring we enjoyed every trip.  Hamada looked after us and made us laugh.  I cannot name everyone here but every single person contributed to our enjoyment, particularly the evenings we spent singing and dancing with them!!!!

I  cannot adequately describe how much I enjoyed this holiday and would be grateful if you could pass on our thanks to Mahmoud and his crew for giving us such a wonderful experience.

Thank you also for all your help and support with arrangements and preparations.

 Best regards

Jackie & Simon – Basingstoke March 2013

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 Dahabiya Dream Review – Cliff and Anne Clark March 2013

What a wonderful two weeks!

Our first visit to Egypt commenced with six enchanting days sailing the Nile on the dahabiya  ‘Dream’ followed by stays at ‘The Old Cataract’ in Aswan and the ‘Hilton’ at Luxor, all in mid-30 degree temperatures, considerably warmer than we had expected, before having to return to a snow covered,  minus 3 degree Britain.

 On boarding ‘Dream’ we were introduced to Mahmoud the boat manager and his wonderful crew,  Sameh our excellent guide, the boat’s very capable chef who provided us with superb fresh food three times every day, and the other passengers, two lovely couples with whom we got on really well.

 We cannot help but repeat the words of other ‘Dream’ clients, we enjoyed a wonderful experience with a very friendly and capable crew all of whom remained so cheerful and helpful despite having only six passengers on a twelve person boat.  They were all so charming and fun, especially one evening when they organised a lovely candle lit meal served on the river bank followed by singing and dancing initially by the staff until they persuaded their six passengers to join in.

  We have no hesitation in recommending this family owned and operated boat, and Linda who helped us put this trip together, to our friends and to anyone considering a Nile cruise. It was so much more intimate and friendly than any of those awful great floating tower blocks moored up along the river’s banks.

 Cliff and Anne Clark – February/March 2013

 

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Vietnam Review – Barbara Whitehouse March 2013

We have recently returned from our third holiday booked through Explore Travel and Cruises. Our two previous holidays were in Egypt including a trip on their fabulous Dahabiya Dream. When we found that Explore Travel and Cruises offer trips to to Vietnam we didn’t hesitate using them to organize our tour there. As always the team made the booking arrangements perfectly and our private bespoke tour covered exactly our requirements including our visas and business class flights from Athens (we live in Greece). We were met by our tour manager and guide Dzung, what a lovely man. Nothing was too much trouble for him and on the parts of the tour he was not personally accompanying us he was always in touch. The accommodation in Vietnam was very good and I just loved the cruises and boat trips. Rick really enjoyed the food, especially getting stuck in with the locals with the street food. How he can enjoy pigs feet, ears and tails I have no idea!!

 

Our tour included Saigon, a cruise on the Mekong Delta then a speedboat ride into Cambodia. There we toured the disturbing Khmer Rouge legacy sites around Phnom Penn and then drove to Siem Reap and the wonderful temple complex around Angkor Wat. We flew up to Hanoi where we were reunited with Dzung who met as old friends. After a couple of days in Hanoi it was a cruise around the amazing Halong Bay. Fortunately, knowing my love of cruises the team had arranged a two night cruise. Another flight to Hue saw us exploring the Imperial capital before travelling down to Da Nang and Hoi An. From there we visited the Champ site of My Son and of course the old town of Hoi An. A few days relaxation in an excellent hotel by the beach near Hoi An set us up for the journey home. Again Dzung was there at Saigon airport to meet us from our internal flight and see us safely to international departures. I would not hesitate in recommending this company and we will be using them again for a trip to Turkey later this year.

 Barbara and Rick Whitehouse – Greece March 2013

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Dear Explore Travel and Cruises

Hilary and I would like to thank you for organizing such a wonderful week in Egypt. The advertising promised much but reality provided so much more. The eleven passengers all got on very well, Sameh our guide was excellent and extremely knowledgeable while Mahmoud and the crew were intent on ensuring that we had a superb week. The result was like spending a thoroughly enjoyable week in the company of twenty four very good friends. Mahmoud’s little surprises and the variations in towel sculptures were very nice touches. Every one of your staff is a credit to you. The Dream is a beautiful, very comfortable boat and completely in place on the Nile unlike the multi tiered metal cruise ships. These seemed very impersonal and unable to give the passengers the freedom to see the sights from the Nile as they moved from place to place.

The organization of the many trips was timed perfectly with mini buses, boats and carriages all waiting ready for us. We will certainly recommend the trip to our friends and I have a client who is a travel writer and will gladly let her know my feelings if you so wish. Thank you seems an insufficient response for what was an excellent holiday.

With best regards, Roger & Hilary Jones – Surrey February 2013

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Now that we are safely back in Italy, I would like you to know that we have enjoyed a wonderful holiday in Egypt and are full of admiration for your organisation and, in particular, the crew of The Dream and our guides. They were all charming, fun, and effective in helping all of us, in every way possible. We are recommending the dahabiya Dream cruise to all our friends

 M Lowe – Italy February 2013

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Dear Explore Travel and Cruises Team

We were on the Dahabiya Dream in January 2013 and the team and all the crew were very friendly and helpful and nothing was ever too much trouble.  Their aim was to provide you with a wonderful experience.  Added to this, the food was delicious, plentiful and varied.  Mahmoud, the boat manager, ensured that everything ran smoothly.  He created an easy and relaxed atmosphere on board which contributed to the feeling of being part of a small exclusive house party.

We started our holiday inCairo where we were met by Sameh who was our guide both here and whilst we were on the Dream.  Sameh was an excellent guide and his lovely personality made him a pleasure to be around.

We cannot recommend this holiday highly enough.  If you are looking for a Nile Cruise with a difference, then this is it.  The Dahabiya Dream is a beautiful small boat with an exceptionally friendly and helpful crew and superb food.  We also thoroughly enjoyed the additions at the beginning and end of our cruise and found Explore Travel and Cruises an excellent company to deal with.

We have been on a number of memorable holidays but this is definitely up there amongst the top ones.

Sue & Geoff – Staffordshire January 2013

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Dear Explore Travel and Cruises,

 I just wanted to let you know that my mother and I are safely back home now, after an amazing trip to Egypt. The whole Explore Egypt team was wonderful and we felt truly looked after from the moment we landed till the moment we departed. Everyone from the agents who met us at the airports, to the drivers, the tour guides and the Dahabiya Dream crew were professional, friendly and went the extra mile to ensure we had a fantastic trip.

I want to thank you and the rest of the team for the care that went into the preparations for our trip and the constant efforts on the ground to make it special. It was truly memorable, not only because of the fabulous location but the fabulous people with whom we came into contact.

A truly wonderful experience. Well done!

 Judy - Scotland Jan 2013

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Vietnam & Cambodia Nov 2012

This was our first visit to S.E. Asia and we were not disappointed. Arriving in Hanoi and trying to navigate our way across busy roads crowded with motorcycles was more than exciting! This popular form of transport was often seen laden with whole families, caged pigs, chickens or building supplies. With no discernible traffic system, we learnt to follow other brave pedestrians – cross the busy road with determination and blind faith in the ability of oncoming traffic to avoid you. It seemed to work. There was much to see and several happy hours investigating the markets and in particular, the shops on Hang Gai Street (Silk Street). Two days on the wonderful Indochine junk, sailing and kayaking on Halong Bay and visiting the floating fishing villages went by too quickly. A day in Ho Chi Minh City and a visit to the thought provoking War Museum was followed by a stay on a Bassac boat and the opportunity to travel along the Mekong Delta. In the jungle, we saw – and tasted – some of the exotic fruit grown in this fertile area. Following a visit to the floating markets, we left Vietnam by speed boat and crossed the border into Cambodia. Our time in Phnom Penh was really thought provoking – the reality of the years spent under the rule of the Khmer Rouge was explained movingly by our guide who had personal experience of that terrible time. We then travelled north to Siem Reap to visit the incredible temples of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm. They took our breath away. Linda and her team ensured our trip was a stress free and fabulous experience not to be forgotten.

              Nick and Loretta – London Nov 2012     

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 Dear Linda and the team,

I know I have already said that my holiday was fantastic.
This is to formally say “Thank you” for a great holiday.
From start to finish it has been wonderful. Your kindness and professional approach to ensure I had the best of everything to make this holiday “perfect”.
Your staff are polite and go out of their way to give a first class service.
I was really anxious about getting on off several boats I need not of worried as there was always a helping hand and a lot of encouragement with all the trips.
The guides were fantastic full of knowledge the trips were amazing.
The food at every meal was delicious and the juices coffee when ever you wanted it.
Provision of water every day what a service I really felt like a princess.
I have slept properly for the first time in two years since my husband passed away, amazing really.
Linda there are no words to express the effect of this holiday.
I feel wonderful thankyou soooooooooooooooo much and please thank your team.
Julie B – Lincolnshire Nov 2012

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Dear all at Explore Travel and Cruises

We have just returned from the trip of a lifetime !!!!!! Through many many years of travel I don’t think I have ever had such and friendly and totally professionally run holiday.

You gave me the opportunity as a professional in travel to take a trip on the Dahabiya Dream – wow ! From the moment we stepped off the aircraft to our departure at Luxor, we didn’t have to think at all. Every detail was taken care of, everything was done in a seamless and extremely friendly way. Mahmoud as the boat manager was a gem, nothing for him or his crew was the slightest problem and all done in a such smiley and kind way. The chef excelled himself with delicious meals at lunch and dinner and the wonderful surprise of alfresco dinner, where we all danced – very badly – to the amusement of the whole crew, great fun.
Gouda, what can I say, he is a huge font of knowledge for everything Egyptian. He was so enthusiastic, very funny when it was called for, and hit just the right balance between enjoyment and exhaustion ! It was a bonus having him travelling with us, he was always prepared to chat about the day’s excursion and tell us all about the wildlife and bird life along the banks of the Nile. His logistical talents were very impressive, we were never left waiting for anything or anyone, the calash/faluca/boat or minivan was always awaiting our arrival. In fact you could have left your brain at home as there was no need to use it as everything was done for us.!
I cannot speak too highly of Explore Travel and Cruises, you have a wonderful product, I do hope that clients will start to realise Egypt is fabulous value for money, beautiful kind people, and the best winter destination. I will certainly steer my clients towards the destinations you cover with complete confidence that they will have the time of their lives.

Wendy – Surrey November 2012

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 Dear Explore Travel and Cruises

 What a brilliant holiday, it’s got to be one of the best!

The boat was superb, the crew faultless and the guide without equal!
The trip to Cairo went without a hitch and even the excursion through the Cairo traffic an education in itself.
The Dahabiya Dream exceeded our expectations in all aspects – the comfort, the attentiveness of the crew, the food and the scenery.
Our guide, Gouda, was brilliant, knowledgeable, patient and with an excellent sense of humour.
All the visits were well organised and exciting with well prepared itineraries and a good balance of guide/freedom.
We thank you for your efforts on our part and for the added extras!
With very best wishes
Keith and Sue Owen – Somerset October 2012

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Balloon ride at sunrise-Luxor

We wanted to let you know that we have just arrived back from the most fantastic holiday. The holiday surpassed all our expectations and was an absolute delight. All of the staff were kind, friendly and helpful, always going that extra mile to meet our needs. The boat was fantastic and the scenery breathtaking. The images and kindness of the staff will stay with us for the rest of our lives.

Thank you so much for providing us with the perfect holiday. We will certainly be recommending you to friends and family.

Roy and Claire – Dorset October 2012

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 Holiday of a Lifetime

In planning a trip to Egypt with Explore Egypt Travel & Cruises for over the past year, I found that everyone I encountered and spent time with via email or in person, were a wonder to work with.

During the planning stages, Linda was incredible. She was professional, courteous and always ready to 
make the “dream” come true for my daughter and myself. And then there was the actual doing of the trip and our week on the “Dream”….the dahabiya cruise that takes your breath away figuratively and literally.

From the moment we arrived in Luxor to join the Dream, we were enchanted. The staff and crew of both the Dream and our little tug, went out of their way to welcome us and make our dream trip to Egypt a true reality. Nothing was too much trouble and every whim was taken into account and made a reality for the passengers. A Thank you to Mahmoud for making birthday wishes come true with imagination and care for my daughter.

The day to day living on the Dream was done with apparent effortlessness….the food was excellent (Thank you Chef), the care taken of the cabin and the “nightly” surprises from Ahmed with his magical sculptures were a delight. All the passengers could hardly wait to see what he had designed and left for us to find in our cabins….

The calm and beguiling travel down the Nile at a pace few ever experience should be the eighth wonder of the world. To have the opportunity to see life as it unfolds, and has for thousands of years, with little change is beyond description. To be able to stop, where other larger, machine driven boats cannot, is an experience not to be forgotten (Thank you Captain). To step off the Dream, and be transported to temples, ruins and other Egyptian wonders with Goda in the lead was exhilarating.

I will never forget this trip, the Dream and all the wonderful, warm individuals that made my dream a reality. Thank you all for a once in a lifetime trip….

Yvonne and Tasha – USA Sept 2012

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Best Holiday Ever

We have just returned from the best holiday we’ve ever had, thanks to Linda and the “Dream Team”. This trip provided us with a chance to see many parts of Egypt; the Suez Canal, Ismailia, Fayoum and the temples of upper and lower Egypt. Our trip also included a visit to the camel market and swimming in the Nile! The highlight was a week sailing on the Dahabiya “Dream”. The staff were remarkable led by Mahmoud, and guided by our excellent Egyptologist Gouda. It was truly an experience which incorporated culture, adventure and divine luxury!! We would recommend this trip and Explore Travel and Cruises to anyone! Thanks for the wonderful trip, we will see you again!.

Jon and Holly- September 2012 Ireland

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 Dear Explore Travel and cruises – we have just come back from our Turkey holiday and wanted to say how thrilled we were with everything. The trip went so smoothly, the boat was so much fun and comfortable.  The crew made us feel at home and nothing was too much trouble.  i have to say I am so pleased that we came with you and your team because we knew exactly what had been included and what was not as there were people with us who paid less for the trip but found they were paying for everything as extra and they were not prepared for that.

Our extra days in Istanbul were brilliant and we loved doing the city tour and experiencing the excitement and buzz of the market, we loved it all.  Thank you for taking the time to make sure our holiday was just what we wanted.

Mark and Rachael – Surrey July 2012

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Istanbul Review

Our spring break in Istanbul was brilliantly organised by Linda and her team.  The hotel in the centre of the old town meant we were within easy walking distance from the Ottoman and Byzantine historical sites and our English speaking guide was able to explain the significance of everything we saw.  The Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar were full of small shops offering leather, decorative plates, spices, sweet pastries and a huge variety of Turkish delight studded with different nuts.  The whole experience was just what we were looking for.

Nick and Loretta Rowlands London – May 2012

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 Dear Explore Travel and Cruises Team We still cannot believe it was possible to have had such a magical experience on Dream and the holiday exceeded all our expectations in every respect.  We were impressed by the standard of care and attention given to every detail with Mahmoud and Gouda continually making sure that our trip went smoothly and nothing was too much trouble.  The crew worked well as a team; were polite and friendly and delighted us with a memorable beach party! The chef provided delicious fresh traditional dishes and took pride in serving them.  The Temples and Tombs were breathtaking and we were spellbound by the scenery and wildlife along the way. It was so peaceful to sail on Dream and not be on one of the big boats which have no soul. We had so much fun that I had a tear in my eye as we left and we certainly plan to return soon.  We hope the future bodes well for you and we are certainly recommending Dream to everyone we meet! Many thanks.
Margaret and Michael Byng – Newbury UK March 2012

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Dear Explore Travel and Cruises
I was slightly apprehensive about taking an 81 year old who’s also had two hip replacements on such a holiday but need not have worried. From the moment we landed at Luxor Airport where we were greeted by the company’s representatives and throughout our trip, we could not have received more lavish attention and assistance. Nothing was too much trouble – we were treated like royalty by the crew and have only just come down to earth having been back a week! Everything was great – the food was fresh and traditional, every time we stepped off the boat we were handed water and then greeted by freshly made fruit cocktails on our return.

We feel that we have not just had a holiday but the experience of a lifetime which was also incredibly romantic and included swimming in the Nile and a fabulous party with traditional music and dancing so far removed from the usual tourist experience. We cannot wait to return to Egypt to sail on Dream again and are already planning our next trip.

Karina Jones- Surrey UK
March 2012

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Dear Explore Travel and Cruises
Just to add to the Facebook status and our feedback form. We couldn’t have had a better holiday in Egypt!  The Dream is beautiful, the crew so friendly and welcoming and the sightseeing and the guide was just brilliant.  Nothing had prepared us for just how beautiful the tombs and temples would be and the guide was very informative about all the sights. His insights into the history and contemporary culture of Egypt really added to our appreciation and enjoyment of our time there.

We fully intend to return in about three years time, once the new museum is open in Cairo and I have learnt to read some of the hieroglyphs!  We have already pretty much planned our itinerary for both Cairo and Luxor - you will need to warn the guides that we are coming as we are full of questions and love detail!

We are advertising the Dream to all our friends!

Helen and Peter Shirley-Quirk - Reading UK
February 2012

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  Dear Explore Travel and Cruises
Just returned from the tour of Egypt on the Dahabiya Dream, we had a wonderful time, it far exceeded our expectations, the boat was very comfortable, the food excellent, the staff could not have been more attentive, they were great fun, we would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see the Real Egypt, the guide was fantastic, can’t wait to travel with you again.
Thank you for looking after us so well and wish you every success for the future.
Bob and Carol Needham – Newark UK
February 2012

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  Hi Linda
Fantastic concept that has been perfectly executed! Superb food, great staff and a beautiful ambience make this a trip of a lifetime. It comes close to owning your own boat for a week and you feel great satisfaction as the massive cruise ships pass by forever grateful you are not on board one of them.
Thank you
David and Jill – UK
February 2012

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  Hi Explore Travel & Cruises Team
Thank you so much for a wonderful holiday. The whole trip was perfect and the boat was amazing. Everyone was so lovely to Lucy. Bit of a culture shock for her at times but she really enjoyed herself. Our guides were both brilliant and the boat manager was an excellent host. It was good to hear about what’s going on in modern Egypt as well as exploring the temples and tombs.
Thank you
Steve and Lucy (10 yrs old) – UK
February 2012

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Dear Explore Travel & Cruises Team
Just a note to say we had a wonderful holiday. The boat manager was attentive but not intrusive, the Egyptologist was knowledgeable but not overwhelming, the food was Egyptian and delicious – and we had fresh salads and fruits every day without any adverse effects! The crew seemed to get on very well with each other and there was a lovely relaxed atmosphere on board. One night , after a magical meal ashore, we had a great party with singing, dancing, swordplay, percussion….and all without a drop of drink, on their side anyway!
We will of course recommend this trip to all our friends.
Valerie and Brendon – Ireland
January 2012

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    Hi Explore Travel & Cruises Team
Just a quite note to thank you so much for all the help you gave us in organizing our cruise on the Dahabiya Dream. it really was one of the most amazing experiences of our lives and truly was something that we will never forget.
All the best and happy new year
Guy and Clara
Jan 2012

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  Dear Explore Travel & Cruises Team
We are now back home and have had time to reflect on our holiday. It really was excellent, thank you so much for organising it for us and for your patience throughout the process!
All of the people that we met representing Explore Egypt were first class.  Gouda our guide in Cairo and Mohammed our driver and Mohammed the organiser ensured that everything was dealt with smoothly and efficiently, all of our tours were brilliant and educational. We enjoyed the Pyramids, Sakarra, the Egyptian museum and the tour through old Cairo. The relaxing afternoon at the park was also great. Having left Cairo we did not believe that things could get better, but they did!
The Dahabiya Dream really was a dream come true. A fantastic, luxurious boat with a wonderfully helpful crew.  Abdullah the Egyptologist was a mine of useful information and great company, he certainly made the tours to the Karnak and Luxor temples, Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbal and all of the other tours most enjoyable. Mahmoud the boat manager was always there to ensure that everything ran smoothly and Mohammed from Luxor kept in touch to ensure that all went like clockwork. The food on the Dream was excellent, with plenty of it and good variety. We have enjoyed all the Egyptian Food specialities available. To cruise down the Nile and relax watching the banks go by and the birdlife was idyllic, and more than made up for the early mornings that we need to make to see the guided sites. I will be recommending Explore Travel and Cruises to anyone who will listen and hope that the political situation soon changes to enable the company to reach its full potential.
Having spent 30 years travelling around the world on business trips and taking exotic holidays I can definitely say that this was the best experience of them all!
I would be more than happy for you to use any of this mail in your promotional literature.
Thanks again to the whole team and best Wishes
Trevor and Maggie (UK)
December 2011

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  Dear Explore Travel and Cruises
This is a big big thank you from our family for arranging the amazing holiday in Egypt. The country was amazing and we got to see best of Egypt.
Everything went according to plan and your contacts in Egypt were right on time!!!  We did not get enough time to see the whole of Egyptian Museum. This is minor compared to the whole trip so don’t take it as a complain. 1.1/2 hrs is certainly not enough to see the museum my recommendation is at least 3 hrs.
The two Egyptologists  were really good. I think they make a big difference to the whole journey. Whole of my family was keen to learn about the Egypt history and we got all the information from Egyptologist.
Mr Abdul (Egyptologist whom accompanied us from Luxor) was outstanding. I think people like that and makes this package more valuable than other holiday packages.
If you want me to rate this package in your site or any other rating site I am happy to write something.
Thank you again and I’ll tell all my friends too
Udara  and family (UK)
December 2011

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  Dear Explore Travel and Cruises
We have just come back from the most exotic safari trip to Africa and wanted to send you our thanks for arranging such an amazing trip. Everything was spot on from the luxury lodges, great food and the game drives were incredible and for us was our dream holiday.  As you know we spent a long time planning the trip and your help and patience in this was greatly appreciated.  So please pass on our thanks to everyone involved.
Natasha and family (Canada)
September 2011

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  Dear Explore Travel & Cruises team
We had the most amazing time.  It was everything we hoped for and much more. I have already recommended you to work colleagues and family and will continue to do so!
Victoria (UK)
October 2011

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  Dear Explore Travel and Cruises
We are now back to France after a marvelous trip in Egypt. I would like to express to you our complete satisfaction and to say that all was perfect. I mean boat, crew, guides , food and kindness of all the people in the boat . So a dream !!
I of course, will recommend ‘explore travel and cruises’ to all our friends . So thank you for that dream during 10 days.
Best regards
Alain (France)
October 2011

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  Dear Team
Thank you for a wonderful trip on a wonderful boat. I was in desperate need for a holiday and this visit to Egypt was really a trip of a lifetime.  The Dahabiya dream really was just that and we loved the fact that this is a family run business and we never imagined it would be so peaceful and restful.
The food was excellent with lots of variety and plenty of it….trying to lose some of it now!!  We loved the fact the boat has no engine and so there was no vibration as we sailed and our cabin was spotlessly clean.  We will recommend you to all our family and friends.
Thank you
Laurel (USA) April 2011

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  Dear Explore Travel and Cruises team
Thank you very much for arranging another superb visit to Egypt for us. We loved the new places we were able to see and especially liked Al Minya where we were made so welcome, in the hotel, on the streets, in the local restaurants and at the sites. The people we were escorted and guided by could not have been better. All were professional, enthusiastic and friendly.
The arrangements were seamless and smooth, every pick up was on time and the transport was very comfortable and clean, the drivers helpful and patient.

The dahabiya trip was terrific. The boat was so comfortably fitted out, in the cabin, saloon and on deck that we felt both at home and very pampered. The crew were so efficient, and so friendly that we could relax and enjoy every minute of our on board time.
The chef deserves a special mention, for every meal was so pleasurable that we knew we were in for a special treat at the end of each shore visit and every evening, and we were so pleased with the special efforts made to entertain us with the moonlit temple-side gala meal and dance.

Please pass our very grateful thanks to your brother and his team for the great job they did in making this part of the trip a particular highlight.

We are sincerely hoping that we can take another memorable trip with you soon.

With grateful thanks,
Jim & Aileen (UK)
January 2011

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  Holiday of a lifetime
Reuben – July 01 2010
“There were four of us who went with ExploreEgypt.co.uk on this trip and from the beginning the organisation was really professional and personal. The trip was tailor made to what we wanted to see and the places we went were quite incredible.
Nothing quite prepares you for the scale of what you see and the amazing artwork and structures still in place after so many thousands of years. We had our own guide, who was an Egyptologist and obviously loved showing us his amazing Country. It made all the difference having our own guide and driver and made us feel very special when we were at the sites and there were lots of other groups trying to follow a guide in a big crowd.
Bets places were the Pyramids at Giza, Karnak Temple, the Nile cruise and Abu Simbel. The hotels Explore Egypt put us in were great.
Thanks to all the guides, drivers and the explore Egypt team for truly a holiday of a lifetime.
I am coming back to try out your new dahabiya!”

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Amazing Holiday
Joanna – Apr 03, 2010
“Have just come back from a 10 day trip to Egypt organised by Explore Egypt. It was amazing, the trip was well organised and everyone was polite and helpful. The guides were really knowledgeable and made everything not only interesting but great fun. The sites of Egypt are incredible to see and with the lovely weather makes it an ideal holiday place.
We were offered extra tours and we went to see the Sound and Light show and did the balloon ride in Luxor- wow what an experience and were so glad we were offered the chance to do it.
Brilliant company to go on holiday with and we will definitely be using them again.

Thanks to the Explore Egypt Team“

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The Best Holiday Ever
Sandra – Feb 26, 2010
“We just wanted to add my comments to those that Aileen has already made. We had the most fabulous time in Egypt and this was made all the more enjoyable by the attention that we received from yourselves. We hope to return someday (not soon enough for us) and would certainly hope to avail of your services again.

I cannot thank you enough for making this a trip of a lifetime.“

Kind regards,
Sandra and Chris

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Life time Holiday
Aileen – Feb 26, 2010
“Hi Mohamed,
I just wanted to send you a big “thank you” for arranging an excellent holiday. It really went well, and the weather was very kind to us. The variety included meant that we all feel as if we’ve been away for a lot more than two weeks. Thanks too for the pleasure of your company in Luxor, and for the wonderful baklava, which we enjoyed with our afternoon tea for several days!
On the basis of this, I think we’re very likely to come back to you in the future, when we want to plan another trip. I’ll give you more detailed feedback on specific aspects when we’ve all had time to reflect. In the meantime, I hope all is well with you. Please also pass our thanks on to Mohamed in Luxor – his attention was much appreciated.“

Best wishes,
Aileen, Sandra, Jim and Chris

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  Great Holiday
Kingston – Dec 04, 2009
“We would like to thank you all for the excellent organisation of our holiday, the service we received from start to finish was indeed first class. The personal attention from yourselves & your other representatives in each location cannot be faulted. Accommodation was very good & the staff in the hotels & on the boat were very attentive at all times.
Once again many thanks & we are recommending your services to all our friends.“

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Great Holiday & Excellent Service
The – Oct 28, 2009
“Dear Linda and Mohamed, We are home from our Eastern Mediterranean cruise and absolutely loved the Egypt overnight tour. our guide, exceeded our expectations. He is an excellent and personable representative of Egypt. We liked his approach and his wide background of information on everything from archeology, social customs, history and different religious sites. I ask a lot of questions and he had a vast array of knowledge and easily and enthusiastically shared with us. I love photography and he facilitated the opportunity to take pictures. I particularly enjoyed contrast with a visit to the old synagogue on the site of the old Christian church, the old Christian church on the old Roman site and Mohamed Ali mosque. Together they gave us a perspective of religion and religious tolerance in Egypt. Mohamed was fun and he even took silly tourist pictures of us with the pyramids which will help keep our kids awake as we torture them so many of our pictures. Mohamed even fit in a last glimpse of the pyramids at sunset after a wonderful visit to a perfume factory. I rarely wear perfume but found the owner who is Bedouin worth a visit in and of himself as he is gracious and charming. On the last day we ate lunch at Fishaway, much to our delight. The falafel there was so very good. I am madly searching for fava beans and recipes. I loved Egypt and hope to return to spend time in Luxor and on the Nile. Your agency’s suggestions, tips and professionalism were outstanding. We consider ourselves so fortunate that we booked a tour through you. With much enthusiasm and appreciation, We will recommend you highly.”

Roger and Janna

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  Explore Egypt Tour Co.
28 July 2009, 19:13
“I always wanted to visit Egypt with my family, so finally we went to Egypt the second week of July 09, I found Explore Egypt online their website is www.exploreegypt.co.uk. My itinerary was 3nights Cairo, 4 nights Nile Cruise and Abu Simbel then 7 nights Sharm el Sheikh. Our Itinerary was tailored made to fit into what we really want from our holiday, that’s really was fantastic, I think we were very lucky to find this Tour operator, they offered us a very high quality service, good price and we got to have our itinerary the way you want it.
The highlight of the trip when we saw the pyramids, it was really special, then Valley of the king, we couldn’t believe how intact are the scenes and the art, Cruising the Nile was very fascinating and watching all the history while we enjoyed the charm of the Nile, it was just beautiful. In sharm we climbed Moses Mountain, which was fun, we watched the Sun Rise and in the way down we stopped and visit St Catharine monastery.
We had a great time in Egypt, it’s a fascinating country with rich culture and history, and we really loved the Egyptian people we found them very friendly, hopefully we can go back one day.”

Regards,
Susan

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  Explore Egypt Tour Co.
17 May 2009
“Hi, We booked our holiday to Egypt for last April via Explore Egypt.co.uk and our contact person who has done everything was Mohamed and I have a admit he did a great job and I think he was the most professional travel agent I have dealt with. Our holiday was fantastic, we had a great time and really this company did a great job and the quality of their service is very high and the end you feel that you get value for your money. We found Egyptian people very kind and hospitable we loved it there and I think my family and me would go back again thanks again Mohamed and Explore Egypt for a unforgettable holiday.”

Regards
Marry and the family (USA)

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  Explore Egypt Tour
14 May 2009, 19:19
“I did lots of research online before I’ve booked my trip to Egypt. I found Mohamed’s Company www.exploreegypt.co.uk online and it was interesting what he offered me, so I’ve decided to book with him. My group was 8 people and my itinerary was 3nights Cairo, 4 nights Nile Cruise and Abu Simbel then at the end Hurghada by the Red Sea. I had great time in Egypt and I think Mohamed was the most professional Tour Operator I’ve dealt with in that market, he was very easy to talk to and prompt in his replies. He helped us create the perfect itinerary (there was a lot I wanted to see) and he was able to give us lots of information about the trip prior to travel such as travel tips to Egypt, tipping and all the extra tours we can add to our tours. He answered all our questions and was able to provide us with what we wanted from hotels to tours.
The guides that Mohamed organized were really professional and knowledgeable; I found them friendly and eager to please. The advantage in booking with Mohamed meant that my group and I just had a guide and transportation for ourselves so we could see everything we planned to see on our itinerary and they were great about fitting extra time for us to do some extra shopping and some optional tours that we really wanted to do.
Overall we had a great time with www.exploreegypt.co.uk and I think explore Egypt gave us good value for our money and in fact we did recommend their service to all our friends and families.”

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