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December 2, 2018 - Royal Egypt Tour
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Jordan add-on - Day 1
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April 15, 2018 - Royal Egypt Tour - DAY 1
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March 19, 2018 - Archaeological Paths' Review
March 20, 2018 - Archaeological Paths' Egypt Tour
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March 4, 2018 - Archaeological Paths Testimonial
March 5, 2018 - Archaeological Paths Egypt Tour - Day 1
March 6, 2018 - Giza plateau with Dr. Zahi Hawass
March 7, 2018 - Archaeological Paths Testimonial
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I just got back from the 20 Day Long Nile and Lake Nasser Cruise, March 6-24, with Alexandria add-on day for March 25. I highly recommend this trip and company. It was a dream come true for me and I'll never forget it as long as I live! I picked this trip because it stopped at all of the sites I wanted to see, including the sites in middle Egypt, such as Amarna, Beni Hassan, and others. Additionally, it stopped at a lot of sites along Lake Nasser, which are usually passed up in favor of a flight or bus from Aswan to Abu Simbel. The tour was AMAZING! In particular, I'd call out our tour guide/Egyptologist, Walid Amar, and tour leader, Ahmed El Safty. WOW, these guys were so amazing! Walid was knowledgeable and invested in the group's learning. This trip is fast paced and goes to A LOT of sites, and Walid did a great job going through the history of each site, mythology, answering questions, etc. I've been to Egypt in the past with a couple other guides, and Walid has been my favorite. I really hope I get to see him again! What can I say about Ahmed? He's simply the nicest person I've ever met. He's also very efficient, knowledgeable, motivated, and mature for his age. He was always calm, collected and helpful. I'm so thankful that I got to become friends with Ahmed during this tour, which is unique I think when vacationing, given the length of this specific tour. He's a special guy, who made our trip SO special and unforgettable. I hope our paths cross again in the near future! To anyone on the fence about this trip, especially those who love archaeology and Ancient Egypt, go next year! You will NEVER regret it.
Marcus Bateman
When I enquired about reviews for the Turkey trip, I was suspicious to see that no negative or critical reviews were offered by Archaelogical Paths. I now know why. There probably were none. The tour and our guide Suat was absolutely wonderful. Suat was patient, knowledgeable, caring, and his personal stories and color commentary brought Turkey alive. On more than one occasion, we would be the only tour group in a location, such as Karahan Tepe (where I was totally awestruck by a community that had a social and spiritual life some 12,000 year ago) or where guards would come and unlock a section of an excavation that were off limits except to Suat who seemed to know everyone. (At Gobekli Tepe, he had the director of the dig talk with us.) Even at popular sites, we would find ourselves off on a side trail exploring some interesting details that Suat shared while other groups would quickly pass us by on the main path. His attention to detail at the sites was superb. I truly cannot imagine a better guide. Several of our accommodations were outstanding as at Cappadecio, the Aegean sea, and the hot springs. Otherwise, typical tour hotels. A few excellent meals were sprinkled among basic fare, a few too many kabobs for lunch, but nice breakfasts everywhere. With regard to the extras, the only comment I would have is that Turkey night was not to our taste. A basic tourist event with a few moments of faux folk dancing and a belly dancer sidling up to male patrons. But the alcohol flowed and most of our group seem to enjoy it. I hardly recommend this tour led by Suat. I hardly recommend Turkey. Suat said people come from all over the world to Turkey, but not Americans because of warning from our State Department. It would not be the first time our government got it wrong! (Picture on top of Mt. Nimrod)
Lou Furman and Nanette Katz
If you are looking for the trip of a lifetime, you are in luck because the Long Nile cruise and Lake Nasser is just that. The cruise ships are 5star and the staff is equally amazing .Beautiful staterooms and even better food. Special itineraries just for our group. Being alone on the Giza plateau and the Sphinx . Check that off your bucket list. We visited Dashur,Memphis, middle Egypt, Tell el-Amarna, Abydos, Dendera, Luxor, Karnak temple, Valley of the Kings and Queens. Mortuary temple of Hatshepsut, Edfu and Kom Ombo and on to Aswan. Two weeks sailing on the Nile. On to Lake Nasser and 5 days cruising and visiting lesser known but equally amazing sites. The Light and Sound show at Abu Simbel is a must see. The quality and expertise of the Archaeological Paths' guides is the absolute best! (even other tour guides say so) The entire time I felt very safe and well cared for. This company thinks of everything and I appreciate that. Four trips to Egypt so far... I can't wait to see what else they can up with I will be going back.
Janet Palmer - Washington, USA
CAN'T say ENOUGH about my Royal Tour of Egypt January 15th through January 29th. My best friend Jan and I were just "In Awe" of the professionalism and care we received from everyone involved. We felt like Archaeological Paths couldn't do enough for us especially when it came to safety and variety! Special shout outs for our Tour Leader, Artur, Our Tour Guide, Mohamed and Our Tour "do everything man", Ahmad who have the talent to give the consummate Customer Service for their clients. Mohamed has such a wonderful gift of educating while engaging us to visualize what Ancient Egypt was all about and teaching us of the current Egyptian Culture and it's People. Our trip was both educational, surprising and so much FUN all at the same time! We felt like Hatshepsut, Cleopatra and Nefertari rolled into one with all the VIP tours including Dr. Zahi Hawass and Dr. Mostafa Waziri. We visited local villages and local restaurants along with the beautiful Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Our itinerary seemed to be full every day, all the time, but was so enjoyable you couldn't help but be excited for what's next around the corner ! Our travel companions, 24 including us, some "world" travelers couldn't say enough about how "THIS WAS THE BEST TOUR THEY HAVE EVER BEEN ON" and we both agree with that statement. You can be sure if anyone is contemplating going to Egypt, I for one will always recommend Archeological Paths and Mohamed, Artur and Ahmad as their guides. Hope to re-visit Egypt when the Grand Museum opens . THANK YOU
Stephanie "Stevie" Sussman
To describe an Archaeological Paths Tour of Egypt requires one to speak in superlatives. My husband and I have traveled internationally for decades both as a part of tour groups and also on our own. We can honestly state that the Archaeological Paths Royal Egypt Tour delivers a tour that goes above and beyond what anyone would expect. Other tour agencies provide their guests with only partial days of activities and move them through the sites alongside throngs of other tour agencies. This is not the way Archaeological Paths creates their tour experiences. Their tours are limited in size and are in a class of their own!
Let us start with the accommodations. While in Cairo, we feasted our eyes on the Great Pyramids of the Giza plateau daily as we ate breakfast and dinner at the Mena House…unbelievably amazing. As you sit at your table along the serene reflecting pond, you gaze upon the ancient pyramids looming alongside the resort. In addition to the historic significance of the Mena House, the facilities and staff are 5-Star Plus. At the end of our tour and its return to Giza, we enjoyed the Four Seasons Hotel. Again, service and accommodations above and beyond all expectations. As for the Nile cruise part of the tour, the ship Le Fayan was spacious yet intimate…no throngs of hundreds of people. Another important factor during the entire tour, the food was always fresh and outstanding.
As to the actual archeological sites that you will visit during your tour of Egypt, the company provides you with world-class experiences. You visit the Great Pyramids of Giza as the sun rises and before the crowds arrive…so serene and awesome. The same hassle-free experience happens with Saqqara, the pyramid builders’ tombs, Memphis, Dahshur, Valley of the Kings, and Valley of the Queens, etc. Now add in exclusive night-time visits to the temples of Luxor and Kom Ombo. This is only a sample of the amazing, “once in a lifetime” sites and experiences that you will encounter. Honestly, no words can do justice to the grand experiences that Archaeological Paths provides each and every day of your tour. From morning through evening, you will be entertained and amazed. At the same time, one can opt out of a planned event if you just want to enjoy the amenities of the hotel and/or cruise ship during any particular part of the tour experience. The thing is, though, that it is all so fascinating that you won’t want to miss anything! It is one spectacular experience after another.
Now let’s talk about the people. During the planning phase of your trip, you will work with the most fabulous and hard-working staff of agents in their office. No matter how many questions you may have or needs that you need met, they respond immediately, courteously, and with a sincerity to provide you with the best customer service ever. Now add to this an amazing actual archaeologist that is assigned to each tour group. We had Ahmed on our tour this past October, 2021. Whether you joined the tour after doing your own in-depth or quick study of ancient Egypt, Ahmed always explained what we were experiencing in such a way that was entertaining, understandable, thorough, yet not causing one’s eyes to cross. Artur, our tour coordinator, was amazing. Everything flowed beautifully. No matter the time of day, he was always available to handle anyone’s needs, special requests, etc., with a smile. He became everyone’s friend since he was so sincere. His assistant, Mohamed, was invaluable. He was always ever present and there to lend a hand in scaling stairs, not getting lost, and a myriad of other things that might occur. He took care of details that are too lengthy to even list. For instance, my husband and I had booked an additional tour to the Giza Light Show. Being so thorough and proactive, he noticed that the starting time of the show changed at the last minute. He changed the transportation times and got us to the event so that we did not miss a minute of the show. Now that is being conscientious. Archaeological Paths also provides professional Security men at all times. Everyone always felt perfectly safe during our entire tour.
The above facts already demonstrate that Archaeological Paths outstrips any other tour package of Egypt. However, there is more. Add in the multiple occasions in which you meet the world’s most famous Egyptologist, Dr. Zahi Hawass-one of which is a private lecture by him between the paws of the Sphinx. He IS EGYPT! He is a remarkable archaeologist and lecturer and the one responsible for countless, magnificent discoveries and restorations of ancient Egyptian artifacts, temples, pyramids, etc. You will also meet the very personable, and entertaining archaeologist, lecturer, Dr. Mostafa Waziri. He is the current Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities. Both of these men were absolutely fabulous with which to interact-their energy and experiences were amazing-totally unforgettable.
Believe me, I have only touched on the wonderful experiences provided by Archaeological Paths. For the cost of this tour, you will get double your money’s worth! You will never forget the magnificent experiences that they will provide for you. Don’t settle for anything else. These people bring Egypt alive!
Linda and Daniel H.
The tour exceeded our expectations. The experience was quite amazing. We never visited Egypt before. We did some research and the program of Archaeological Paths really rose to the top and caught our eyes.
The cruise on the Nile was great but, most importantly, just hearing the history about different parts of Egypt, different areas we were passing, going to the Nubian tribe was extremely amazing experience.
We felt very safe during the tour. We paid attention to the security during the first day. On day two, day three, it kind of faded into the background.
Archaeological Paths staff was very helpful and cared about our special needs. That’s a major plus right there.
It was the best trip ever. Amazing. We are glad we were able to accomplish it.
Rayman & Belinda R. and Betty H., NY, USA
I was reading, studying, watching and dreaming about Egypt and finally all the stars lined up and I arrived in Egypt.
For me, the highlight of the tour was the first impression with the pyramids in Saqqara on the first day. Just seeing those pyramids which I learned so much about. I could touch the stone and have some connection with the past.
I didn’t feel like I was in a group. I thought that this was my own private tour because 18 people is almost nothing. And the moment when Dr. Zahi Hawass is explaining something to you, looking right into your eyes, you don’t pay attention to those other 17 people, because this was very private and – as the name says – a Royal Tour. The tour was prepared not like for a group, but for me. It was superb.
I never even thought about safety. I felt very comfortable and safe no matter where I went.
Please, come to Egypt! Experience what I did. I waited way, way too long.
John P., IL, USA
The tour was wonderful. There was no question that Archaeological Paths had the best access for sites and tombs. Anything else I looked at didn’t give the complete access to places that no one else can go. I wanted to see as much as I possibly could, so it really wasn’t a question of going with anyone else.
Dr. Zahi Hawass gave not only a true academic side to what we were looking at over there but also, clearly, helped us see things that we wouldn’t see if he was not associated. Meeting Dr. Mostafa Waziri was very special, too. He’s quite a showman and quite a character. That was a very special day.
As I’m a little bit of a nerd I loved the unfinished obelisk. There is something about seeing something in progress and how it was done. To me, that is very special. I have seen pictures but to stand there and see the size of it was very special.
I do not like travelling with large groups. When you’re with a smaller group first of all, you get to know each other pretty quickly and that become more comfortable. Also, the access to the guides, being able to ask questions, all of that is just enhanced. It is hard moving around with a lot of people, so it was worth every penny to be with a smaller group. It makes all the difference.
I didn’t see a single thing that concerned me. Everything was wonderful. Security never even crossed my mind. Come to Egypt, just come!
Laura R., CA, USA
We enjoyed this trip very much. I recommend it to everyone. My favorite trip was the Nubian village and holding a baby crocodile, learning about the people and the schools in the classroom. I also like Abu Simbel. The fact that it was moved and put back most exactly. That was very nice. You can still see the statues. It’s hard to imagine it’s so many years old. Amazing! Beautiful!
To be able to see inside the pyramids and see how they were built was also awesome. The whole thing was absolutely gorgeous.
I love Egypt. I think it’s a wonderful spot. It’s pretty, the weather is great at that time of the year. The people are very friendly and they want to help you and you to be happy. It’s an experience that you need to see. Go to Egypt! Everybody come to Egypt! It’s beautiful.
Pamela Ch., MD, USA
We’ve been watching Dr. Hawass and we saw the ads in the Smithsonian journal and that’s how we came across Archaeological Paths. Then, we started looking into it more and then we thought it was the trip for us.
It certainly wasn’t a disappointment. It was more than we’d expected actually. We’d never been to Egypt and that was something that we’d been wanting to do for a long time.
The highlight was the Valley of the Kings with all the different tombs, but it’s really hard to choose just one site. They all were spectacular, each with its own mystique. It was wonderful.
The trip on the Nile was wonderful, too. Just being able to relax and really see Egypt…
The tour was very safe. We saw all of the work Archaeological Paths did to make sure it is safe. They Egyptians were very welcoming. They were very glad to see us. I will let all of my friends know how wonderful this trip was.
Robert and Melissa C., PA, USA
The tour was great and Dr. Hawass was just fantastic. He is Egypt personified. What is unique about the man is his passion – it’s in his bloodstream and you can sense that. You could have had a professor with a bowtie standing there, telling you about Egypt but it would’ve been very boring. This trip was fifty years in the making for myself and he has fulfilled that dream.
I felt immensely safe. Not once did I feel threatened.
When it comes to the itinerary, I could have written it myself. They did everything I would have done and even more. The thoroughness of the tour was just fantastic. Phenomenal. You just have to do it!
Archaeological Paths are the ones that will give you the knowledge, the security. I felt immensely safe. Not once did I feel threatened. It’s an experience with them. They are the only tour I would ever take. You cannot go above the Royal Tour.
You must come to Egypt because it’s a place to visit!
Anthony G., VA, USA
This was the best trip we’ve ever been on. We travelled extensively through about six or seven countries and this was our best trip.
Every day was a highlight. I had no idea that there were so many treasures of knowledge and an adventure. Plus, the people who came on this trip were the highest quality. Most of them had advanced degrees and they’ve done significant studies preparing for the trip. There was a lot of intellectual stimulation.
Every single day gave us experiences I just had not expected. It was wonderful!
I felt very, very safe. I never harbored any feeling that it would be an unsafe place to be. I feel very glad I came. I’d recommend this tour to anyone.
Duane Madsen, UT, USA
We wanted to go to Egypt for a long time and, truthfully, we were a little bit afraid to come but we have never felt so safe as in Egypt. It was safe whether we were with a guide or whether we were alone walking.
We knew about Dr. Zahi Hawass. We read his books. And he more than lived up to our expectations. He’s an amazing person. He was the reason why we wanted to come on this trip. He gave us so much time. He was fabulous.
And Dr. Waziri… Wasn’t he wonderful? He was such a nice guy. So funny and down to earth. He and Dr. Hawass are both very good explainers so you don’t have to know a ton of things. We did a lot of reading before coming but you don’t have to because they’re such good explainers that you feel you understand everything in a moment.
We were a little bit afraid about getting sick, but we ate everything and no-one in our group got sick.
There were 18 people in our group and, honestly, the other 16 people are all our friends now. 18 people in a group seemed to be a perfect number. It was very nice. Nobody ever held us up. There were some older couples and we never felt like we were waiting for them. Archaeological Paths did a great job. And we never thought we would make so many friends. It was beyond what we had been expecting.
Sailing down the Nile was beautiful. Going inside the pyramids was not too challenging. We are pushing 70 and we could do it. And if something was a little bit harder, there was always another option. We could go another way, but it wasn’t too hard at all. It was pretty magical meeting Dr. Hawass between the paws of the Sphinx. That was the highlight.
Everything was so well-planned out with times and wake-up calls. It was perfect.
We had police car leading us through Cairo but that was for traffic. Every site we went to there were guards but there were more like guys helping us. Even when we wandered all by ourselves, we never felt unsafe.
Come to Egypt! If you are afraid of safety, it is not a concern. If you are afraid of getting sick, it is not a concern. And if you are afraid it’s too hard to do, that’s not a concern. So, come! It’s once-in-a-lifetime and magical trip.
William and Rhoda M., IL, USA
The tour was great. I enjoyed it tremendously. It was a very worthwhile trip and I am glad we did it. Coming to Egypt is something everybody needs to do. The sites were outstanding, the people were very nice, hospitable, friendly and warm. All these things just made it a great experience.
Dr. Zahi Hawass is a character. To put in the simplest term I can, he is one-of-a-kind. I will also say this about Dr. Hawass – he is a real gem as far as Egypt is concerned. He will help attract tourists because he is knowledgeable, an expert and he’s dealt with many, many areas of archaeology.
My wife was the one that set this thing up. She did all the research. She asked me about a year ago about some of the places I would like to see, and I thought that one of the them would be probably Egypt. I dreamed, like a lot of people, to see the Great Pyramids and so forth and Archaeological Paths was the best way to go.
I never felt threatened. I never felt like I was under any danger or any element of discomfort. When I got in contact with Archaeological Paths and other tourists, everybody reassured me that Egypt is safe. Dr. Hawass said it is safe, so I felt good about it.
Jay Scott M., TX, USA
It was a trip of a lifetime for both of us and we would do It again with Archaeological Paths because it was just fantastic. The company did a fantastic job. We didn’t know what to expect when we got there. The main selling points were not only visiting the historic sites but getting the history behind it. We had very knowledgeable guides. In fact, our guide, Jihan, has a PhD in Egyptology. She just had a wealth of knowledge and energy.
Dr. Mostafa Waziri and Dr. Zahi Hawass that we met during the tour are experts in their fields. They gave their testimonial lectures, which made the experience much richer and fulfilling.
Peter and Young K., Oregon, USA
The tour was very enjoyable and met my expectations. Meeting Dr. Hawass at the base of the Sphinx and listening to his lectures, going into Giza plateau and inside the pyramid, inside the subterranean chamber, with no-one else there, was pretty amazing.
I also thought Nefertari’s tomb was amazing, absolutely stunning. I wish we could’ve spent more than 10 minutes in there, but it was really good.
Suzanna M., London, UK
I chose Archaeological Paths for two reason: I had an interest in archaeology and I wanted an archaeology-focused tour, not a regular tourist trip. Also, I’ve been familiar with Dr. Hawass’ work for many years and I wanted to go to his lectures.
Dr. Hawass was wonderful. He is such an interesting speaker. To have him leaning against the Sphinx and telling us about all the discoveries was really one-of-a-kind experience.
The tour was very safe. I think most Americans aren’t used to seeing police officers with their weapons in the streets but that’s very common there, in the Middle East. They never pointed them at anybody, though. It was very safe.
The itinerary was very good and very complete. If you really want to come to Egypt and see all the highlights, this is definitely the trip to take!
Elizabeth C., NY, USA
What attracted us to this tour was the idea of having Dr. Zahi Hawass talk to us about something he’s devoted his entire life to. Also, the unprecedented access we got - when you go through the list of things you’d want to see in Egypt, it hit every single one and more. We read the reviews; we saw some of the testimonials talking about how the guides were and Ahmed surpassed every expectation we had had. He was phenomenal, very passionate.
It was amazing to walk through the tombs, look at the scenes at the walls and be able to not just see how pretty and impressive it is but understand the meaning of what you were looking at and why it was put there. It just made it such a richer experience. I think we chose well and the testimonials that we saw certainly helped us in choosing this tour.
I felt completely safe in all of the areas. When we had stops and police checkpoints it was well explained to us. It helped to ease our minds, but I felt completely safe regardless. I think everybody should come there. It makes me sad that people are missing the opportunity to see those amazing sites. Come now, seriously! It’s amazing. It’s completely safe. The food is awesome. The guides are unbelievable, and they will bring the passion you may not even know you have for that amazing place.
Linda P., VT, USA
We had friends that didn’t make the trip because they were concerned with safety and I think they all will be forever sad that they missed the experience. You can tell that the country has gone to great pains to try to make sure that people understood they were taking care of safety.
For me, meeting with Dr. Hawass was a remarkable opportunity. He was telling us what he was doing on that day and the day before and last week. The opportunity to meet Ms. Sadat and being able to be in Anwar el Sadat’s home were one of those very rare opportunities that I really appreciated.
I found the people everywhere to be really friendly and gentle, really. From my perspective, with Dr. Hawass and Madam Sadat giving us as much of themselves as they did… that’s not something that can last forever. People need to do it while they can because it’s a remarkable opportunity.
Maria L., MI, USA
The tour far exceeded my expectations. It was really well done in the sense that we wanted to take our time and didn’t want to be rushed. Most of the times when you take tours, they give you five minutes here, ten minutes there, they hurry you up to the bus and you don’t have time for pictures. My husband and I like to take pictures and we take time to take pictures because you have to get the right view and composition. It takes time and with Archaeological Paths we always had time.
The sites that we saw were really beyond our expectations. We didn’t know about 90 percent of the places we went to. We’ve been to Egypt before but that was a rushed job. We rushed from place to place and we didn’t really get to see the pyramids because they rushed us through that. We went down into the pyramid with thousands of people, inching down, and when we got to the bottom there was nothing. Then, we had to climb back up and it seemed like such a waste of time, whereas with Archaeological Paths, the places we saw were valuable and beautiful. Places that you can only see in books.
Dr. Hawass was really nice to come out and lead us. He had so much information to give. We knew about him and that attracted us to Archaeological Paths. He’s just a wealth of information.
Egypt is safe. It’s a wonderful country. The Egyptians that we met were so pleasant. They were smiling, they were welcoming. There was never any question about safety.
Sheena D., UT, USA
The tour was wonderful. I could never see all those sites on my own. Archaeological Paths just does it all for you effortlessly. They take you to the places most people cannot go to. We woke up one morning, went to the Great Pyramid and went down to the King’s chamber. It was fabulous.
You see pictures of Egypt all the time, but it is nothing like being there and experiencing it. Pictures can’t even describe it. It was fabulous.
Dr. Hawass is like a God, an Egyptian God. He has done more for Egyptian archaeology than any person on this planet. He’s done a wealth of work. He promotes and preserves. He’s done wonderful work.
Dr. Mostafa Waziri was great. I am so glad that the person who will take Dr. Hawass’ place is going to be young and have that energy. He’s very personable and you can tell he is very, very dedicated. It is good to know that Egyptian archaeology will be in good hands in the future.
Brenda O., ME, USA
