I know that some upcoming travelers are interested in hearing from people who have completed this tour. We returned to the US on November 2 after a great trip. We had booked the tour pre-COVID and had some concerns about going forward, as we have not travelled at all since before the pandemic. We are glad we did not…
Going on this tour in April. They mention a Visa obtained after you land in Cairo that is paid for by Tauck....do you purchase and Tauck reimburses or will Tauck get the Visa and give to us on arrival? I saw a camel release included in our documents, do they still do camel rides or photo ops? The Old Cataract is undergoing…
I have a couple of questions for recent travelers on the Jewels of the Nile tour. What do you see in the Valley of the Queens? Do you get to visit Queen Nefertari's tomb? (I read it had been closed for upkeep and now had limited access.) Do you get to see Hatshepsut's Temple? When you go to the Valley of the Kings after…
On the Jewels of the Nile tour, there are two evenings in Cairo where dinner is not part of the tour. Do you just eat at the hotels or can someone suggest a local restaurant. Thanks
Just returned from Jewels of the Nile. It's a fabulous trip! Some comments for those who are considering or who are going. Most importantly, arrange a private guided tour of the new Grand Egyptian Museum with viator, etc. It was my favorite part of the trip. I spent three hours with a private guide and couldn't wait to go…
We are going on the Jewels of the Nile trip on Sept 5. We are bringing every OTC medication that is recommended and will be super careful on washing hands, masks, no ice, no fresh veggies, etc. Did anyone out there who took this trip have stomach issues? Also, how were the experiences with food. The cruise boat looks…
Hi everyone. We have gone on several tours before and I just booked the Egypt tour, large group, for next Christmas time. I see from googling online that the trip no longer includes camel rides due to animal cruelty concerns. However, I’ve always dreamed of riding on a camel in Egypt. Can anyone who has been on the trip…
Hi All, I have been back a few days and thought some of the notes from the trip may be worth sharing as you begin to pack for this trip of a lifetime. The gentleman who posted the many details of the trip did a great job and so I will try not to repeat his thoughts as much has stayed the same. * Camera Equipment: I use…
I am sure either side is fine but sometimes there is an advantage to being on one side versus the other on a ship. Any thoughts from those that have been? The larger rooms in the back look nice but unfortunately they have already been booked for the date we need. Thanks for any input.
My wife and I just returned from our first Tauck trip on the Nile River and are very pleased with Tauck's accomodations, tour guides, and tour selections. Our group was smaller than anticipated primarily due to current events in the Middle East we were told. Our group had no security issues or problems of that nature on…
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