RIVER CRUISES · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
Good train experiences sell their best seats weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each fare covers and how they differ on the water.
Review of Porto’s train tour, Real Companhia Velha cellar tasting, and Douro cruise, with practical tips, value advice, and honest drawbacks.
“It was a very enjoyable experience with the providers being very flexible on the timings of the different parts of the tour.”
Review of Porto’s Douro Valley day tour, with boat, train, lunch, winery tasting, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“We felt very well taken care of by Manuel and the winemakers, restaurant owners, boat captains, and locals. We would recommend this trip to lovers of natural beauty, port wine, and relaxed merriment. Bring friends, but it's also great for families. our group was delightful. our favorite section was the boat!”
Review of Paris’s Montmartre train ride with optional Seine cruise, covering sights, value, timing, accessibility, and practical tips.
“Pleasant journey around Montmarte which was a relief from trudging around in 30 degrees of heat ! We had amazing weather ! The only negative was the guide which was a recorded voice, in three different languages ,which we could barely hear .”
Review of a six-day Nile cruise from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor, including Abu Simbel, temples, train tickets, meals, and practical costs.
“We had a wonderful experience cruising up the Nile. We were a bit apprehensive before leaving, because you don't get a detailed or exact itinerary as you might get in Europe, but when you arrive you realise the organised chaos of Egypt is in full effect and everything is actually fine. Everyone knows somebody who knows somebody and it's all set up so that your pick up is on time, you get taken to the right places, etc. We got to see a fantastic range of temples during the cruise. Shakour was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable about Ancient Egypt - he filled us in on the different dynasties and…”
Review of an 8-day Egypt budget tour with Cairo sights, sleeper trains, a 5-star Nile cruise, Aswan, Luxor, and practical tips.
“The pyramids were amazing The temples and tombs were sensational The tour guides were really informative The drivers and all the connections went like clockwork The trip down the Nile was fantastic”
Review of a six-day Nile cruise from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor, with Abu Simbel, train travel, temples, meals, costs, and practical tips.
“As mentioned not 5 star cruise, very worst experience with cruise, as per you agreed not 5 star, there is no quality even 2 star”
Review of a six-day Egypt tour with Nile cruise, Abu Simbel, Luxor temples, hot air balloon, trains, guides, and practical booking advice.
“The tour experience was amazing, the guides were always attentive and concerned about every detail. Each day of the cruise, you can see that the choice is worth it. For everyone who wants to travel to Egypt, I recommend this package.”
Review of Egypt’s 6-day Nile cruise from Cairo, with Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, hot-air balloon flight, trains, costs, and practical tips.
“The service couldn’t be better! The guides, drivers and servers were absolutely highest quality. The tours were mind-blowing. I would highly recommend”
Review of a six-day Nile cruise from Cairo to Luxor, with Aswan, Abu Simbel, temples, train travel, meals, and practical tips.
“The best part of this trip was our guide Ramzys. He was great and hands done the best guide I had while here in Egypt. Things i dont reccomend is taking the trsin from Cairo to Aswan. Especislly without upgrading to the sleeping car. DO NORead more”
Review of a six-day Egypt package with first-class trains, a four-day Nile cruise, Abu Simbel option, temples, transfers, and practical costs.
“Great trip and guide Talaat. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Recommended for first time visitors to Egypt. A memorable experience!”
Review of a 6-day Nile cruise from Cairo to Aswan, Abu Simbel, Luxor, and back, with train tickets, guided temples, meals, and practical tips.
“We had so much fun with our guide Ahmed ! He is very pasionate about Egyptian history. He explain us so many things and we learned so much in such a short time ! Besides that the cruise was very nice, the food was good and the crew was very friendly. We recomend 200%”
Review of a 10-day Egypt tour covering Cairo, Giza, the White Desert, Nile cruise, Luxor, Aswan, and train travel.
“Amazing trip, competent guides and kind people, this is the best experience you can do in Egypt! Completely suggested!”
Review of a six-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Abu Simbel, temples, first-class trains, meals, guides, and practical costs.
“The trip was wonderfull. First time experiencing a cruise and it was a real 5*hotel.”
Review of a six-day Egypt tour with sleeper trains, a five-star Nile cruise, Aswan, Luxor, Philae, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings.
“Talaat Abdo was the BEST guide and made our first experience in Egypt memorable and fun! We learned so much and made memories that will last a lifetime!!!”
Review of a six-day Cairo to Aswan and Luxor Nile cruise with Abu Simbel, temples, night trains, costs, and practical tips.
“Everything was fine! We had a nice tour guide (Khaled) and enjoyed our stay. Would do it again any time :)”
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