Egypt Traveller Reviews - On The Go Tours

Alam was amazing and very knowledgeable ”  

Our guide Alam was fantastic nothing was too much trouble and made the trip fun. the overnite train from Cairo to Aswan was simply awful. All the reviews I had read about this were really bad so I was prepared, however nothing could prepare you for what we had. You really need to look into this.”  

14 Day Egypt with Nile Cruise. Great tour, Great Value. Our tour guides were Amir Essam and Doaa. Both were superb. They went the extra effort to make the tour a memorable experience. We ask both on them for changes and addon and they came thru every time. They are exceptional. Very Happy!”  

The Egypt tour was fantastic. Our guide Momo was the perfect mix of knowledge and fun. He expertly drew our group together, we really did feel like a family. I felt safe, confident and well looked after the whole time. It took me a while to find the airport rep, but once I did it was all good.”  

IT WAS FANTASTIC!!! We loved the variety of experiences our Egypt trip had to offer. The tour was very well designed. Our tour guide, Amir (affectionately known to our group as Amor) was fun, passionate, adaptable, helpful & went well beyond expectations to ensure we were cared for & accommodated. ”  

Excellent tour. The guide was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Assistance with airport transfers in Cairo was invaluable. Sheraton Cairo first rate. I would travel with On the Go again. ”  

The tour was wonderful. Every aspect of it was well planned and the guides were excellent. We would thoroughly recommend this tour.”  

Our tour was incredible, we saw so much and so many amazing sights. On the go were there for us every step of the way. We felt very well looked after. Our guide was excellent, knowledgeable, funny, helpful, caring. He really made the tour that bit more special. Thank you On the go tours!”  

Had a fantastic time and couldn’t have asked for a better guide - Alam was brilliant! The organisation was great. Loved the itinerary flex that allowed us to get the max out of our experience. Alam was really knowledgable, looked after us really and as it turns out, a great dancer too! ”  

It was all an amazing experience - exceeded all expectations! We were fortunate to be travelling with a wonderful group of travelers, but it was our tour guide AMIR that made it such a memorable experience. Nothing was too much trouble whilst his knowledge of the ancient sites was the best! ”  

The only part I didn’t like was the train. The cabins and food are not even 1 star. And you can’t sleep because the train drivers dont know how to drive the train. The carriages run in and out banging whenever the driver applied the brakes. So nobody got any sleep. ”  

Guide was great and tour was busy

Cruising the Nile was different, too much time tided up and not enough cruising. ”  

Our guide Alam was great, knowledgeable, good humoured, involved and an all-round great guide.

Walking old town tour price for a taxi & walk per person I thought excessive, as was drinks & WiFi on the boat. Other than that, great tour, informative, and safe experience. ”  

Excellent tour & guide. Nader Nasr was extremely knowledgeable, considerate & very patient. He Made our tour group feel very special & fun.

Except feeling overcharged compared to other people in our tour group for the Abu Simbel day & the horrid train trip, it was a fantastic experience. ”  

We loved our Cairo tour. We felt well looked after by Zidayn our On the Go representative. Nash our Tour Guide was exceptional, highly knowledgeable and approachable. We really appreciated Nash’s flexibility in arranging activities to meet our needs and interests.

Our driver was also amazing.”  

The tour staff and guides were a pleasure to deal with, extremely hospitable and helpful and knowledgeable making the tour a great experience.

The agenda was very interesting and varied covering all that we expected to see in Egypt and Jordan and more.

Sharief in Egypt and "G"in Jordan-superb.”  

Our tour was excellent.

Meeting us at the airport getting us through customs.

Both our tour leaders were knowledgeable, made it interesting and very considerate and helpful..

Hotel accommodation was excellent.

They went out of their way to change our booking from cruise on the Nile to the Felucca.”  

Sherief was very knowledgeable and organized. He made our trip an absolute breeze. Everything happened easily and on time and kept us informed as to the day's activities etc. He was great company and good to chat to about local life and customs.”  

he was extremely knowledgeable and was in total command of egyptian history”  

The tour was great we had a wonderful time seeing everything that Egypt had to offer. The only downside was the sleeper train from Cairo to Luxor which was not conducive to sleep at all. All the accommodation was nice, especially at Luxor and Hurgharda. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable.”  

I had a wonderful time!!! Everyone was so nice and Medo is the best tour guide ever. The only thing that wasn't absolutely excellent was the overnight sleeper train. It was loud and noisy - very hard to sleep - but an adventure. I absolutely loved the camel ride, Dendera, Kom Ombo and Philae! ”  

It was amazing. On the go tours were very professional and hold your hand every step of the way. Big thanks to our guide Alam who went the extra mile.”  

Tour guides/drivers were excellent. Appreciated the way we were met at airports and assisted to depart. ”  

Fantastic tour from start to finish! If you start with our tour guide, Medo, you couldn't ask for a better guide - he is full of knowledge, a great sense of humour, full of whit, caring, kind and helped us when we needed a translator, what more could you ask for.”  

Overall the tour was excellent and well planned. The tour guide had excellent knowledge on Egyptian history and spoke with passion

However his organising set menu meals and charging what I feel is excessive amounts that he collected rather then let us pay directly put a sour note on the tour ”  

Overall great tour. We were the only ones on our tour, so had the luxury of having tour guides to ourselves. Our guides were great, very knowledgeable and helpful. ”  

Overall, I had a great time on the King Ramses tour. It was a full-on itinerary and we really made the most of our time. We got to see all the main historical sites and attractions, and I came away feeling like I'd seen the 'real' Egypt. There was enough downtime to make up for the busy schedule, but it was pretty full on so get ready for early starts and long days! I was initially nervous about the felucca trip but it ended up being one of the best parts of the trip. It was such a relaxing and enjoyable couple of days. Ending the trip in Hurghada was lovely, as it was nice to relax by the beach/pool and have free time to do as you please.

Our guide was good and informative. He was helpful with sorting out anything we needed and is clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about Egypt. He helped with additional trips.

Food and drinks were cheap, particularly outside of touristy areas. There was food for vegans but not as much choice as most of the time we were brought to places for lunch etc, so it wasn't very varied. Food on the train and breakfast for the trip to Abu Simbel were not good at all for vegans. I brought this up to my guide and it got a bit better after that. Tips are expected everywhere. The tipping of the tour guide was definitely not considered 'an entirely personal gesture' and was very much expected. He even gave me the amount he expected, and appeared displeased when I adjusted it.

I would recommend this trip, but just be aware of the busy schedule and tipping.”  

A full packed busy schedule but enjoyed each day seeing all the sights and more. Our guide was exceptional and always cared about our welfare booked our viewings early to avoid the crowds and heat. ”  

You pay for airport transfers but they only honor this for travelers arriving on the start and end date of the tour. The day 1 welcome meeting was held on day 3 so we had little idea of what to expect when they didn't show on the evening of day 1. Then we were the tour of two people only which was never conveyed to us even when we booked 6 months earlier. Nor were the start and end hotels advised only the start hotel would be in downtown Cairo; not so, we were given a 5-star hotel in New Giza, in the middle of the desert but closer to the pyramids with no local amenities; these were 30 minutes away by cab!

Finally, the 10-day tour included a 4-day Nile cruise; that's 4 nights on the ship that cruised for only 36 hours, disappointing. However, the tour guides were very good.”  

Accommodation - hotels were excellent but the Nile cruiser was fairly ordinary.

Food - The only food provided was the Nile Cruiser and breakfasts at the hotels. The standard of the food on the cruiser was ordinary, all buffet.

Local transport was very good and the drivers were very professional and handled the local driving conditions well.

Cairo guide was outstanding, good English great knowledge but knew when to back off and let us do our own exploring and gave us enough time to look at our own pace.

The other guides were good as well although there was a bit of a push to go to some local outlets that were OK but not really our thing i.e. natural oils etc.

Your guidance note about the On The Go representative was confusing as it indicates that there was only one when in fact there were three, Cairo, Aswan and Luxor so the tipping guidance was not appropriate,

Communication - there needs to be a big improvement in communication around daily activities and also in our situation, details of the flights that have been arranged i.e. we only found out the day before we were due to fly from Luxor to Cairo what time the flight left Luxor. This was important as we had to catch a flight to Dubai.

The biggest negative issue is the tipping: it just seemed that everyone had their hand out for something and while your notes do say it is part of the culture it is not part of our culture”  

Aamer Ibrahim was fabulous. This is the fourth time I've traveled with OTG and Aamer is the best tour guide I've had through this tour company.”  

I found Medo to be very accommodating, knowledgeable and kind with a bubbly personality and very non judgmental to any ignorance we may have had towards the Egyptian culture at times educating us with sincerity. I found some of the extra lunches to not be value for money to my needs and palate. I do wish it was explained in broader detail the extra lunch costs prior as I myself would have greatly preferred to select my own meal of the menu instead of a set lunch. The fragrance experience felt extremely transactional and did come across a tad scamish even though I desired pre tour to purchase fragrance it still had a tad bit of an uncomfortable feel. Upon reflection the sleeper train experience was positively the worst I don’t mean any offence but some one was smoking in our cabin and despite another tour member cautioning the man he persisted which resulted in sinus issue for a couple of the tour group. Our hotel in Cairo the holiday in was mostly pleasant despite the constant forced efforts of some hotel staff to tip even when we did not need assistance and try to refused assistance. The hotel was mostly clean apart from the showers it actually looked like some one had defecated on the blind inside the shower. There were some inconsistencies in our day to day restock of amenity supplies. The Iberotel cruise was very pleasant staff were kind and non pushy which was of great comfort however the ship is in dire need of a revamp and one of our members sprained her ankle due to the un levelled flooring. Food was good and up to expectations. Our accomodation in Luxor was nice and comforting we opted for own own lunches which was very satisfying. Our transport was comfortable and felt safe. Hurghada was a very pleasant experience I would however point out the snorkelling experience was a little below my expectations as the boat was a little in disrepair and the snorkelling time was a little less than expected but I still had a nice time experiencing the Red Sea. And lastly our hotel on our last night in Cairo was lovely and very close to the airport which was of great comfort. Overall I was satisfied with our tour guide and mostly our tour as a whole. ”  

The tour was an incredible experience. Our guides in Egypt and Jordan were both amazing people and made the journey one that we will remember forever.

Unbelievable "on the go" bucket list sites mixed with great food, incredible landscapes and just the right mix of leisure time cruising the Nile and by the Red Sea and Dead Sea.

The only poor part of the tour was the Sleeper Train from Cairo to Aswan. All the people on our tour rated it extremely poor. No air conditioning in the carriage, very noisy, very dirty, just awful conditions. No sleep at all on this train. Maybe this could be improved by an internal flight between Cairo and Aswan or by a newer train. Even though this one night was a poor experience the tour was still an incredible one. ”  

My recent Egyptian tour and Nile cruise aboard the MS Nile Style was an unforgettable experience. From the ancient wonders to the luxurious accommodations, every aspect of the journey exceeded my expectations. The itinerary was perfectly curated, offering a fascinating glimpse into Egypt's rich history and culture. The MS Nile Style provided a comfortable and elegant home base, with exceptional service and delicious cuisine. A special thanks to Helal, our knowledgeable and friendly tour guide, who brought the history to life with his engaging storytelling. I highly recommend this tour and cruise for an unforgettable Egyptian adventure. ”  

Hello,

Without a doubt, this trip was the best tour ever! Right from the very beginning of the trip, landing in Cairo Muhammad was waiting at the arrivals for us. He was so warm and welcoming and really made the arrival so smooth for us. What we really appreciated was considering we were travelling between cities after our tour guide concluded our section of the tour, that at every point, a representative from On The Go Tours was always waiting for us at the destination. It made the whole trip run so smoothly and gave us comfort knowing we were taken care of. When we started the tour we were in Cairo and were welcomed by Muhammad and when we arrived back in Cairo at the end of our trip we once again was welcomed by Muhammad - it was so good to have a familiar face. He then took us to the hotel for the night then picked us up the next day and took us to the airport. It was great having the same person.

Now to the tour guide, Sherrif - you could not ask for a more knowledgeable and kind genuine person. He knew he stuff big time! Every question we had he could answer. We really appreciated that he would explain the main parts of the attraction we were visiting, then we had free time to explore. This made the whole tour not feel rushed at all. Sherif was with us the whole time and really became part of our family.

This has been our first tour and will definitely not be the last. We will make sure we book another tour with On The Go for sure! ”  

Our guide Sherif was fantastic. Very passionate and knowledgeable with a friendly and humorous disposition. The tour certainly was full on and our itinerary was tweaked according to the peeling off from members of the group which meant we lost some balance re days. Loved the smallish number on our tour. Wondered why we needed to be on the cruise 4 nights when we were only sailing for 2? Loved going down the Nile except the boat wasn’t quite adequate re expectations etc. ”  

It was a wonderful experience. It was hectic but good.

Sheriff our tour guide was a walking encyclopedia on all topics associated with the tour. His blood is worth bottling.

The train ride left a bit to be desired, but hey it is all part of the Egyptian experience.

I would highly recommend On The Go Tours to my friends & family.

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ”  

Tour guides were amazing!! Zeidan was great at getting through airport security on arrival and when leaving… he was also a great negotiator at the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. Nash was very informative about the pyramids and in the museums. Both were very professional, respectful and friendly. Perfect gentlemen as was the driver Mahmou. I had a great time and loved every minute.”  

Had a really good experience in Egypt. The tour guide Allam really helped enhance the experience. ”  

Great trip. Only suggestion would be to drop the overnight train ride. Train in horrible condition. Also, change the Dead Sea resort (Holiday Inn). Food and service was poor.”  

I had 3 guides all were amazing,but Helal was incredible great knowledge and a very patient man, as I had an injured ankle and I very much appreciated it, ”  

Nader was an excellent guide. He was knowledgeable and able to answer all our questions. He was professional and friendly throughout the trip and took excellent care of the group - I would highly recommend him as a guide to any future travellers.

However, the overall tour had some room for improvement in terms of logistics, communication and information provided. For example, when we landed at the airport the local representative rushed us through the airport without sufficient communication and we didn't have time to withdraw cash or buy sim cards. While we were aware there would be a tip kitty, the amount required for the kitty wasn't communicated before we arrived in the country. We had to withdraw 21,000 EGP (for 3 people) from an ATM which had a 3,000 EGP withdrawal limit as soon as we arrived at the hotel as the staff member waiting there insisted on sorting out the tip kitty. This was very poor communication and timing (right after a very long haul journey) and there were no other ATMs nearby. The advice provided beforehand could have reasonably included a rough estimate of the kitty amount and advice to have EGP before we landed.

The arrival briefing was quite long and scheduled over dinner time. We would suggest reducing this to 30 minutes max and scheduling it for jsut before or after dinner. The detailed trip notes were provided to us during the arrival briefing, however these should have been emailed to us ahead of the trip to help us better prepare (e.g. required amount of cash for the tip kitty and add-ons). The tour was already quite expensive, but the number of additional site entries we had to pay for were a significant additional cost which we weren't aware of before the trip.

At the end of the tour when we took the overnight train to Cairo, we were verbally told that we would arrive in Cairo mid-morning and check into our hotel. However, we arrived at the hotel by 7am and were told by the local representative that rooms would not be available until between 10am-11am. All of us were extremely tired after the overnight train ride and had no alternative but to wait in the hotel lobby. We were fortunately able to check-in to rooms around 8am, however this meant paying a USD30 fee per room, which we also had not been warned about. We were extremely disappointed with the communication and lack of consideration for tired travellers in this instance.

Overall, the tour guide and itinerary were excellent, but given the difficulty with logistics and communication we are unlikely to recommend this tour to other friends unless these are fixed.”  

The representative greeted me, changing the date and time for meeting. The meeting went ahead at its original time and I missed out. Hence I missed the light and sound show at Pyramids despite my request to attend. The representative claimed he had called me at my room. I received no call. I requested high tea at the Agatha Christie hotel not Abu Symbal. I was encouraged to attend Abu Symbal with the promise of high tea the following day. High tea was said to be too expensive we were only given opportunity for a drink, another request I missed. When paying for Abu Symbal, a man I’d never met requested my credit card to swipe on a machine that showed no amount and then stated we need to charge you an extra 2 per cent. There was no receipt given when making cash payments. The baggage and hotel people I tipped and the guide made no reference of tipping despite the group tipping money. The Hyatt hotel had a room with no view. The Nile cruise very limited internet and the two docked nights on the cruise I would have preferred a hotel cos it was very noisy trying to sleep. The boat was old and in need of repair.”  

Fantastic tour guide was excellent ”  

I’m very disappointed. So much wasted time. How can you say 16 days, when at least 2 full days are completely wasted. The sleeper train arrive Luxor 6.30am, then waiting around for hotel. Complete waste if a day. And yet you include this day and the next in your total tour days. False advertising.

There was no explanation tgat mine was actually 2 different tours. So much information tgat wasn’t provided beforehand.

When I arrived at the hotel in Cairo at 6.55pm, your representative grabbed me and straight away asked for money. No welcome or information, just money grabbing.

Throughout the tour, although the guides had good local knowledge, I found the organisation information very poor. I had to keep asking, what are the plans for today, tomorrow etc.

the actual sites we saw were good, however it was obvious that On the Go was more interested in money than people. I didn’t go on the tour to continually go to shops just for a hard sell. ”  

The Jewel of the Nile tour was amazing from start to finish. There was just so much to see and do, and all of it fascinating. The hotels were all great (the upgrade to flights from overnight train and subsequent stay at the Movenpick in Aswan a right treat), all transport air conditioned and comfortable, and I don’t feel we missed anything out - getting to see all the important sights and adding on Abu Simbel for its exceptionality. Plenty of well chosen shopping opportunities I took full advantage of. My top highlights were the Egyptian Museum (had that real dusty artifact of old, museum feel), the Valley of the Kings (Ramses V & VI tombs as recommended by our guide were exceptional) and the Old Cataract hotel. Our tour guide, Helal, was so enthusiastic and passionate about Egyptian history you couldn’t help but get sucked in. Hands down the best tour guide I’ve had - and he had to deal with some difficult personalities too, but was so kind about it all. Nothing was too much trouble for him - he sourced me a copy of Death on the Nile to read on our Nile cruise and he took a group of us over to The Old Cataract and managed to get a rare exception so we could privately visit Agatha Christie’s suite and her balcony view - as a British writer this was such a treat. Cocktails on the terrace overlooking the Nile after was *chef’s kiss* Thank you again for such a beautiful experience, Helal!

Highly recommend this tour (company, tour itself and guide) to anyone looking for a fantastic experience in Egypt. I felt safe travelling as a solo female traveller the whole time, and I was lucky to have such a wonderful group of people on my tour - 9 of us total.

A additional thank you to Tonga, the Cairo rep, for sneaking me through staff security at Cairo airport on my return so I didn’t have to queue at all!

Hands down a 5* holiday!”  

We had a wonderful time, our guide was amazing. Only thing the Felucca, it was an experience but with kids was quite a boring looooong afternoon. Maybe start the ride later with kids, it was Abit of a waist if an afternoon that could be used to tour something else. or add entertainment or a stop somewhere. Besides that awesome Tour, a dream come true. ”  

Overall our first experience with our quide was very good had experience with company rep insisting and pressure to tip in Cairo we then flew to Aswan our second quide we found him pleasant But he put so much pressure on tipping every single person it made our experience with him un bearable we felt because we were 2 females traveling without husbands he put extra pressure on us to tip he made our Aswan experience uncomfortable and didn't enjoy that part of our trip”  

Jordan portion

The tour guide we had in Jordan - Ghaeda (G) - went above and beyond every day, often multiple times during the day. G was open to questions and reflected a real passion for his country. G's consideration for all of us, particularly one of our sons who struggled towards the top of Petra, was humbling and sincerely appreciated. I would highly recommend G to anyone wanting to explore Jordan. G didn't push for tips and tried to refuse (although he thoroughly deserved ours) and was a tour guide for the right reasons. We learnt a lot from G and cherished our time in Jordan. I felt we didn't have enough time in Wadi Rum, which was the only disappointment with the itinerary. We arrived later in the afternoon/evening and had to have bags packed for 8am the next morning and after paying for an upgraded igloo room, this was a shame.

Egypt portion

It's hard to beat Egypt regarding Ancient History, and the itinerary was fabulous. Highlights for us were the Nile cruise and Luxor. Although every Egyptian destination was like stepping back in time and exploring a vivid, rich country. Our tour guide, MoMo, was not as good as G. He would often suggest extras for us that he benefited from, and he didn't engage with us as much as we felt he could have. One thing that struck us as odd was MoMo suggesting we not bother paying to go inside Tutankhamun's tomb in Valley of the Kings, saying it was just like all the other tombs and "not worth the hype". As a result, not many of us paid to see it, and yet, for our two sons, it was an absolute highlight, and I wish I had seen it for myself. He also insisted on us paying his tip in USD, which wasn't specified in the brochure but could have been organised beforehand. I can see that MoMo was once an incredible tour guide.

Overall

The food and accommodation in both countries exceeded our expectations - WOW! I was blown away by what was on offer.

The only negative was the welcome experience in Cairo. We were immediately sent to the ATM to withdraw money, and it was uncomfortable and set a negative tone.

Thank you for making our trip so incredible. We would definitely book with On-the-Go Tours again in the future, and I have recommended you to friends and family, too.”  

The Nile river cruise was full of men! Not one woman in sight and the men just stare at you eating and are very pushy! The photographer insisted us to buy photos and someone selling clothes to us on the oat telling us “promise you’ll come back”! The men are really aggressive and look down on woman!

The train was ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING!!!! We got plane ticket’s for the return!”  

My sister and I vote that our trip to Egypt has to be the best holiday we have had. Ramadan, our tour guide took such good care of us. He constantly checked in on us to make sure we were okay and went the extra mile to ensure we were happy. This meant alot to us and our dad, who was initially worried but because of Ramadan our dad felt at ease about us being in a foreign country as two girls. Ramadan's knowledge about Egypt was unlimited and his passion and love for all things Egypt could be felt through his tours. We left Egypt having a greater understanding and love for the history, food and locals thanks to Ramadan. This wasn't just a vacation but an experience to last us a lifetime. Thanks Ramadan and thanks On the Go Tours!”  

The whole tour was excellent, and Medo, Aamer, and Gheadan were exceptional guides. I do think we only needed one night on a sleeper train and not two; those trains were dirty and gross. I especially loved Sonesta St. George in Luxor and Holiday Inn Dead Sea, and I really am thankful Danielle told me about the Nile Cruise, which was fabulous (when I booked this tour). I would have been miserable on a felucca. Also, more accurate information about expectations of attire and money would have been good. I could have used my American dollars almost everywhere, and the people wanted the dollars and not their currency, and my outfits didn’t have to be as conservative as the information stated. I have been advertising this tour to everyone and think all people would benefit from taking this amazing, well-organized, safe, totally fun tour. Thanks so much to all people who work for and with On the Go Tours to make this tour so excellent.”  

Was such a great trip - Sheriff was such a knowledgeable and friendly guide who made our trip. ”  

Tour was good with the exception of the overnight train journey. More information and warnings should be given about this prior to booking. The aircon was not working which meant that it was an extremely hot journey.

The Sonesta hotel was terrible; staff were unfriendly , bordering on rudeness. The other hotels were good.

Tour guide, Nader, was excellent.”  

The tour was fantastic. Well organised and our tour guides Donny (in Cairo) and Mohammed (in upper Egypt) were absolutely sensational ; I couldn’t rate them higher, and because of them I’d definitely recommend this tour to friends !! Brilliant ”  

The tour was amazing. All the historical sites a dream come true. Mo was an excellent tour guide. He knows the history and makes the group feel like family. He was attentive to our needs when we got sick. I had a great time! I didn’t like the train ride it was horrible. They should change this part to fly instead of train. Petra was a unique experience. I still watch my videos and look through my pictures often. I will never forget this trip. Mo, thank you for making it such a wonderful experience, for keeping us laughing and enjoying your company. ”  

I would like to acknowledge the excellent Tour Coordinator Bedo who from the moment we met him at the Cairo Airport to when we departed Egypt to fly to Jordan he did everything possible to make our holiday enjoyable and stress free. He is a credit to your organisation and deserves all the accolades I am sure he receives. Our tour guide Amer, once again is one of a kind, helpful in every way and so knowledgeable it was such a pleasure to have him lead our tour. He was so understanding and patient with one of our fellow travelers that I believe many others would not have tolerated some of the antics displayed. A true professional. These two individuals made our tour an absolute dream holiday.

The only negative experience was the overnight train from Cairo to Aswan. Positively awful, cramped, dirty & the food was inedible.. ”  

Overall, Egypt was a wonderful country to visit. Everyone we spoke to (that wasn't out to get money from us) was very friendly, helpful, and pleasant. The sites were magnificent! Now to the not so good part...

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about Egypt, but he needs to have a better attitude and customer service. His interactions with other members of our group were extremely aggressive and abrasive, which felt very awkward and embarrassing.

There were times when I felt I was being swindled out of more money than originally expected. For example, our tour guide offered a camel riding at Giza excursion for a specific price, but when we arrived to the location the next day, he asked for more money than mentioned the night before. Further, for several lunches, the tour guide told us the price per person and he would pool our money for the restaurant. While I can see how this would help expedite the payment process, our drinks were not included - so we had to individually pay for those anyway. Pooling our money to speed up the bill process was moot. We never saw a menu and didn't know how much the food cost, which leads to doubt and uncertainty about whether we're paying a fair price for our meals or if the guide is pocketing any extra.

Moreover, when we went to the tour-sponsored papyrus store, I asked the tour guide if we were allowed to haggle. He said there is no haggling allowed, as the prices are set by the government. I ended up paying a very high price, trusting my tour guide, only to later find out through Google reviews of the store that haggling was a MUST and expected by the store. While the tour guide told us he doesn't accept a commission from the store, as he supposedly asks them to pass it on to the customer as a discount, I'm fairly certain a commission was still earned from the high price I paid. It is a shame when you can't trust the only connection you have to the locals.

On another note, many tour members were frustrated that the tour guide would wait until we arrived at the site to start giving history lessons, in the 45 degree Celsius heat. These history lessons would be better delivered on the air conditioned bus/van enroute to the site than at the site itself. If something must be said at the site, keep it very specific and brief. Many people wanted to spend their time admiring the site and exploring, rather than spending a majority of their time listening to the tour guide's history lesson in the heat.

My family tried our best to enjoy our time in Egypt, even though we were very disappointed with the tour guide.

All of our drivers were excellent. The ship staff on M/S Mariam for the Nile cruise were top notch. ”  

The Tour is fantastic and tour guide was brilliant he is very knowledgeable to all the historical places that was book on this trip . Very attentive to all the members of the group . He make sure everyone is ok and they have what they need for this trip. I would rate him 10/10 i”  

I've never used your company before, but my travel agent assured me I'll be on good hands

I agreed & accepted the booking with your company & was totally blown away with the very first interaction I had with Zedan from your company.

What an incredible guy & the best fixer I've had the pleasure working with. He just got everything done, no bother no fuss & always ready with a reassuring smile, thank you Zedan much appreciated.

I was then met at the hotel by the tour leader Sherif another amasing guy & a total consummate professional and a absolute please to be around.

The tour started & Sherif was off & handled everything in his stride & always with an reassuring smile, nothing ever fazed him, a total professional.

Thank you Sherif for your patience & kindness & for always getting things done perfectly, on time with no fuss or bother.

The tour flowed seamlessly & the information we received from Sherif was top class & on point. His knowledge of everything Egyptian is astounding & accurate.

Sherif is one of the best tour guides I've ever had the privilege & pleasure to be associated with in a tour group environment, he was a total star, thank you for that much appreciated.

I will definitely use your company again & will refer you to my friends.

To the management and staff thank you for a great experience, will never forget this one. ”  

Amazing! An absolute trip of a lifetime.

It was the first time my boyfriend had traveled outside of North America and to say it was a culture shock for him would be an understatement - in the best way possible!! Being in a place with such hustle and bustle, surrounded by the ancient world is just an amazing space to be in.

Enjoyed every second of the trip!!”  

Loved our tour and our guide. ”  

We had a fantastic trip - everything was so well organised and our tour leader was informative and entertaining.”  

The overnight train ride was unsanitary, the cabin and entire facilities were filthy and dirty.

Eliminate this part of the tour! It's unhealthy.

An airplane ride is a faster mode of transportation to Aswan. Tourists do not need to experience this awful train ride. ”  

The tour was amazing and l could not have had a better tour guide Sherif was extremely knowledgeable and looked after everyone throughout our 10 days touring beautiful Egypt. ”  

Our tour guide, Amir, was fantastic! He went over and above to make sure that we were happy and got to see and do everything we wanted. He was also very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. Thank you Amir!

The itinerary was great and so was everyone I dealt with at On the Go Tours. Many thanks to all the staff that I connected with during the planning of the trip and during the trip.

My only suggestion would be to make the dinners more authentic by avoiding western style restaurants and going to reputable local restaurants.”  

It was truly an amazing tour. We had a very nice small group of 7, lots of sightseeings, amazing Nile cruise! Our guide Aamer was fantastic: very knowledgeable and nice guy.

The hotels are decent, some better than others but don't expect really fancy 5 star hotels.”  

This trip was incredible, the achievement of all of my Egypt dreams, all thanks to On the Go. Out of all of the travel companies I researched, their tour encompassed everything that I ever wanted to see and do. Alam, our tour guide, was the best: friendly, attentive, knowledgeable and always giving us the best advice while providing a great breakdown of our days with information of what was happening in the moment. The hidden extras that we got to participate in - the Sound and Light show at the Pyramids and Nefertari's tomb and the Valley of the Queens - really made the trip special. I wish there were better restaurant options, as everything was buffets and rather bland...however, time was incredibly short so I understand why quicker restaurant stops were necessary. I would recommend anyone who wants to visit Egypt to do so via On the Go. It was my first time traveling with them and it was a great, fulfilling experience!”  

The guide, Amir, was excellent. His knowledge was great, he was friendly and tidy in his presentation. He kept to the schedule that he had outlined at the beginning of each day. The transport was all in excellent condition, great driving considering the hilarious driving style in Egypt. The hotels were all excellent, except for the last night spent back up at Cairo after the time at the Red Sea. The last hotel for the single night was spent in a room that was heavily and uncomfortably smelly with tobacco. Other than that we were extremely happy with everything. I would like to go to Egypt again in the future, I felt safe, I enjoyed the people and the food. Thank you so much for a well organised tour that went to so many places that I didn't even realise existed. I am so glad that I booked and went. It is going to stay in my memory, the time spent with my 18 year old son before he goes off in to the world. Time I can never get again, so I feel blessed to have had this time on such a successful tour of Egypt. Many thanks to all of you at On the go tours. ”  

Excellent. Sharif was outstanding tour gide”  

Aamer was amazing in every way! He was the most memorable part of the whole experience ”  

Both tour guys Amir in Egypt and G in Jordan were amazing. They cared about our safety, were knowledgeable and super helpful. We had a great time with a small group of people that felt like family, specially on the Egypt leg of the tour. Egypt is the most amazing place I’ve ever been to and I would definitely go back. Accommodations were clean and acceptable, except t for the holiday inn in the Dead Sea. They woke us up at 10 pm to charge us for a meal we had signed up with our room number. They couldn’t wait till the morning ? Egypt is a great place to visit. It’s unfortunately that what most people talk about is the scammers when most people are just trying to live and thrive. ”  

Nadar was a great guide and really watched the group and catered to all the folks. the tour over all i found was great. the one issue that i have is the train ride that train ride should not be allowed on any tour

Nile cruse was fantastic.

Luxor fantastic

hot air balloon fantastic

valley of the kings great

pyramids awesome ”  

I loved Luxor and Hargharda.

I thought Holiday Inn in Cairo was quite poor. The male staff were rude and not always respectful. My cousin and I were expected to get our own suit cases from the locker room. My cousin insisted that that the male staff member oblige.

The service was poor indeed. Ramadan the guide was equally rude, not respectful and obliging. He was pushy and asked me why I did not buy from the Jewellery store that he brought the group too. I said it was not a priority. He was disrespectul and messaged me that he wanted more money that what I and my cousin had given him. I cannot recommend the hotel in Cairo nor the rude and disrepectful guide who used his Surname for us to call him by. Further, I asked to sit out at the Alabaster place as I had a walking stick and sore Knee, but he would not hear of it and made me come down and join the rest of the group. He was focused on money and was unprofessional and was consistently focused on himself and self praise, which is definitely no recommendation.

The staff in luxor were thankfully devine. The guide Amirr was fabulous. not pushy and he would sit with us for meals and we were happy to have our meals later so he could join. Highly Highly recommend him.”  

Tour was well organized and I didn’t need to worry about anything. Hotels and restaurants were wonderful.

The best part was our guide who organized other places after the tour. ”  

The On the Go tour was one of the worst experiences we've ever had traveling. All of the hotel and food choices were tremendously low quality, and we were led to believe that all hospitality and food options in Egypt are bad, and to just set our expectations low. However, I've had several friends go to Egypt this year and have the most amazing and luxurious time, for less than the price we paid on our tour. I firmly believe we got ripped off with the price of this Egypt package - I'm not sure what our money went to, because it was clearly not the hotels, food, and cruise ship. We will be staying away from On the Go Tours and do not recommend it to friends and family. ”  

I was very pleased with the trip. Organisation and guide were excellent. Could have done with an extra day in Luxor, but other than that the timing worked very well and we covered a lot of ground. The Nile criuse was especially enjoyable. Food and accommodation throughout were fine. The only exception was the overnight sleepers to Aswan and to Cairo -- these were unclean and the food inedible. In summary, a very good introduction to Egypt for someone like me who had never been before.”  

Both tour guys Amir in Egypt and G in Jordan were amazing. They cared about our safety, were knowledgeable and super helpful. We had a great time with a small group of people that felt like family, specially on the Egypt leg of the tour. Egypt is the most amazing place I’ve ever been to and I would definitely go back. Accommodations were clean and acceptable, except t for the holiday inn in the Dead Sea. They woke us up at 10 pm to charge us for a meal we had signed up with our room number. They couldn’t wait till the morning ? Egypt is a great place to visit. It’s unfortunately that what most people talk about is the scammers when most people are just trying to live and thrive. ”  

The tour guides we had were just amazing - we had mostly Momo and he was next level amazing. His knowledge is just unbeatable. He is a true ambassador for Egypt.

The tour was well organised, structured and we got to do as many things as possible. Was just awesome. Can honestly say that this was one of the best trips of my life.

Keep up the good work On the Go Tours.”  

Nasr was fantastic. He was more than knowledgeable, he was passionate about Egypt. He looked after every detail so well and was particularly kind to me, as I ended up needing a wheelchair.

The tour was everything I had hoped for and more. The accommodations were so luxurious, even on the Nile cruise. ”  

Egypt was an awesome experience, the tour Director and our two Guides were very, very good at taking care of us, and all of their Egyptian history stories!!! All of the Egyptian people we met along the way were warm and welcoming. 13 day King Ramses Tour, November 2023. Almost forgot the feluca sailing was a time we will never forget, the Nile and time spent with the crew!!!”  

The tour was very good.We had an excellent tour guide ”  

The trip was perfect, culture, history and enough free time to enjoy. Our tourguide Helal was very knowlegeable about all the egyptian history and realy made every visit better, and on top of that he was a great guy!

The only thing that should be charges is the sailing on the nile, 1 day/night is enough. I have traveled with dozens of tourcompanies last 20 years, On-The-Go is in my top3! ”  

This was a fantastic tour. Pre tour arrangements efficient and clear. Very helpful staff when I had any queries. Arrival in Cairo, met at the airport by a helpful tour representative, stayed in Holiday Inn Maadi Cairo, really enjoyed this hotel very good service, large clean room. Happy to stay here and would revisit. Staff in restaurants friendly and provided good service. Good range of food and yes I ate the salad and didn’t get sick! There is a very good supermarket about 2 minutes away - cheap as chips (good for snacks on overnight train to Luxor). Medo tour guide excellent, great sense of humour and very knowledgable. Each day was fascinating and different and sometimes overwhelming in a good way - so many wow moments. For us, Dendara was very special as was the Seti tomb at the Valley of the Kings (this is optional extra quite expensive but we loved it). The Egyptian museum was brilliant and Medo guided us to all the things I had wanted to see and more. Luxor hotel was the Steigenberger (spelling?) - great place to stay, breakfast was amazing and no I didn’t get sick. We were upgraded so had a view over pool and Nile - major thank you. Great restaurants, very generous portions. Very, very special memories thank you. One thing, Luxor temple is an optional extra evening tour - well worth it, again thanks to Medo guiding us, maybe this should be included in the tour without the evening meal. ”  

Sherif was an excellent tour guide ”  

This trip has been one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had. Traveling as a solo female can be intimidating but I found Egypt to be a very safe country and I never felt uncomfortable In any situation. It was beautiful to see the friendships grow in our tour group, and of course it wouldn’t have been the same without our tour guide Amir. Amir went above and beyond to make sure everyone in the group was having the best experience possible and was very knowledgeable on everything. One of the highlights of the trip was the felucca ride, an experience I will never forget. Over all I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to explore Egypt.”  

Visiting Egypt was an amazing experience. The entire trip went seamless without us ever having to worry about anything. The transport and accommodation were always clean and comfortable, the food options were ok and we felt safe at all times.

The itinerary included most of the main ancient sites to visit in Egypt. I also appreciated going to selected artisan shops to learn and buy natural/traditional products manufactured in Egypt.

Many thanks to our guide Amir Essam for his positive energy and bringing our group together! I was very pleased with the service with the On The Go team in Egypt. ”  

As a solo Traveller, I was reluctant on choosing Egypt as my destination. But I was blessed to have Amir as my tour guide. He ensured the safety and well-being of each group member. at the same time he ensured, we had fun and bonded well.

I had a great time and I would definitely recommend anyone who's taking a trip to Egypt.

Go out, book and forget all your worries.”  

You must visit Egypt at least once in your lifetime.

The website is straight forward. Every time I made a payment for additional tours or to pay off my balance I immediately got an email confirmation. They are easy and fast to communicate.This trip was a dream come true. Going to see history that still stands thousands of years later, it’s unbelievable. Even thought, we had to do some alteration, we did get to see everything that was on the itinerary. Our guide, Sherif, was very knowledgeable and tried to accommodate to everyone in our tour group. Just beware of the 9 hour drive from Cairo to Luxor...ours turn to 12 and it was brutal. The hotels were great too, Aswan hotel was very beautiful and by far my favorite. I’m glad I took a guided tour instead of going independent. You get to learn in depth about the history, people, customs and so much more ”  

From the time we arrived in Egypt I knew we were in good hands. Our Egypt tour guide Medo was fantastic and if you are lucky enough to have Medo your experience will be first class. His passion and knowledge about his country was incredible. We had a group of 18 which was larger than groups I had travelled in before but Medo was very organised so we didn't miss a beat. Days were busy, but we started early to miss the heat of the day and often had time to fit in a swim or drink by the pool.

Highlights included the Pyramids, Abu Simbel, Valley of the Kings and Queens and the cruise on the river Nile.

Jordan with Gee was also incredible, the walk to Petra and the Treasury and later the Monastery did not disappoint we had grown to a group of 25 at this point, but travel seems to be back on everyone's agenda again. The Dead Sea was also an awesome experience.

Israel was a surprise, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv such contrasts and spending additional time in Tel Aviv at the end allowed us to visit Masada as this is not covered in the tour so definitely worth an extra day or two.

Israel was more expensive than Egypt and Jordan and so although the hotel was central and close to the beach my only criticism would be that if we had stayed at a hotel with a pool, it would have topped off what was an incredible 19 days. ”  

We have been travelling regularly since 1999 and have now visited over 50 countries covering North America, South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, Europe, China and Antartica. We're not a huge fan of guided tours as often you end up with a questionable guide whose only aim seems to be to gain commissions from your purchases.

However, this trip was different and (by far) the best one we have ever had. Medo is the perfect host and the ideal choice when you have some teens on board. His friendly outgoing manner is a breath of fresh air and he had us all feeling like one big family within a day. Medo is enthusiastic about his home country and his knowledge of Ancient Egypt is staggeringly huge.

Medo was also keen to help us enjoy an authentic experience and advised on cuisine and optional activities outside of the tour. His humanity and care for everyone in the group was phenomenal and very reassuring.

I can't recommend Medo enough.”  

We just returned from our Egypt tour a couple of weeks ago and cannot stop talking about how amazing it was. I especially want to thank Medo for being the best tour guide ever. My teenagers, husband and I truly felt like family to him immediately and were mesmerized by his passion and knowledge about Egyptian history. He single-handedly made our trip once in a lifetime. ”  

My husband, Tibor and I recently returned to Australia from an On the Go tour of Egypt. We were very grateful to On theGo Tours for the way in which we were looked after but I want to recognise one of our guides in particular. Our guide from Aswan to Luxor was Dr Mohammed Hosny and he was absolutely fantastic. We found him to be incredibly knowledgeable, something that we value very highly, and also prepared to discuss any of the issues that we raised. He went out of his way to look after us and to meet our needs and when I contacted him to arrange something outside our itinerary, he was very accommodating and ensured that he was there to look after us. I can't commend him highly enough.

Many thanks once again ”  

Tour was amazing, it was everything I wanted to see. Our tour guide Amir was incredible, I cannot find the words to describe what a unique, patient, kind, considerate and understanding man he is. He made the trip worth while and his knowledge on all the outings we took was impeccable. ”  

We recently embarked on a remarkable journey with On The Go Tours from Cairo to Luxor in May 2023, and it exceeded all our expectations! Our family had an incredible time exploring the rich history and breathtaking sights of Egypt. From the moment we joined the tour, the organization and management were exceptional. Every detail was carefully planned, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience throughout. Our tour guide, Momo, played a pivotal role in making this trip unforgettable. His extensive knowledge and passion for his country were evident as he shared fascinating insights about the ancient sites we visited. The tour included must-see attractions like the Pyramids and Sphinx in Cairo, which left us awe-inspired by their sheer grandeur and historical significance. We were also captivated by the beauty and mystery of Luxor, where we explored ancient temples and tombs, truly immersing ourselves in Egypt's fascinating past. Momo's expertise brought the destinations to life, adding depth and context to each visit. His caring nature and attention to detail ensured that everyone in our group felt comfortable and included. No one was left behind, and he went above and beyond to accommodate any special requests or needs. Additionally, witnessing the Egyptian mummies up close was an extraordinary and spine-tingling encounter that will forever be etched in our memories. We found the tour to be great value for money. The accommodations were comfortable, transportation was reliable, and the itinerary was well-balanced, allowing us to make the most of our time in Egypt. The exceptional service provided by On The Go Tours and Momo's expertise made every penny worthwhile. Without hesitation, we highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore Cairo and Luxor. Whether you are a history enthusiast, an adventure seeker, or simply curious about the wonders of Egypt, this tour offers an unforgettable experience. We are immensely grateful to On The Go Tours and Momo for creating such a remarkable journey for our family. Thank you! ”  

Medo was an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and experienced tour guide. He made our trip fun and we felt as though we gained an understanding of the history and culture of Egypt . He showed terrific people skills, and our group became close and supportive with his interpersonal skills and leadership. Medo was respectful, helpful and I’m sure we would not have enjoyed our trip as much without his guidance. ”  

Medo was a wonderful guide , he always went the extra mile. He was so very knowledgeable re the history of Egypt, the people and the Culture.

My husband and I would certainly recommend him as a guide. We liked him as a person.”  

What an incredible guide - Mahmoud was amazing and he kept the tour all entertained and loving the Jordanian experience all the more for his incredible hospitality. Jordan was beyond my expectations and will definitely return and tell all my friends to visit. As a travel agent I would have no hesitation recommending this tour and tour leader.”  

What an amazing trip of a life time. Thanks to our great guide Aamer. He made me feel like a friend. It was definitely a great adventure I will never forget.”  

Aamer is the utmost professional and caring guide. He was a great story teller and Egyptologist. His passion for all the sites and subject was amazing. Aamer also made sure he took care of us as a group. He looked out for our well being and made sure we looked out for each other as a little family! He also made a point to explain all the customs and rules around tipping for washrooms etc. This tour was everything and more. Every day was a true adventure. You were never disappointed with the itinerary.

My only negative is about the sleeper train. All of the accommodations for the trip are 4-5 star hotels. The sleeper train does not meet with your standards at all. There must be another way to get us to Aswan without the train! The train was unhygienic and just plain grungy and dirty. As Aamer said it's is an "experience". I say it's one we could do without. The cabin cruiser was lovely. Maybe add more time to that !

This was a trip of a lifetime for me. I would highly recommend On the go Tours to everyone. ”