"Used this company for my trip to Egypt"

Used this company for my trip to Egypt, stayed in Hurghada for a few nights and then went to Luxor where I cruised the nile. Well arranged trip, good hotel, nice boat, professional service. Would use again.

"Sarah Peters felt like a friend"

Sarah Peters felt like a friend. She was very helpful. She helped me in understanding the country I am travelling to.

"We finally went on the Egypt Cruise "

Recap, booked a surprise cruise for my husband 60th, and choose Egypt Escapes the booking process went well.
so the fly was delayed leaving London, so it was late arriving in Hurghada (after 11pm), when I came out of the airport, Meeting Point is the company that was used as the middle man. I did not see a sign with our names or anything, the kiosk was closed - slightly panicked I then saw mini bus with meeting point on the side, only to discover the cab next to it was for us.
The drive to the hotel was pleasant about 20 minutes (panic over), we arrive at the AMC hotel, very splendid, free WIFI in the reception area, cost extra in your room (we pasted).
it was very late and where able to get some off that was still available from dinner (sadly I only eat fish so so bread rolls for me, not much of a food selection so late in the evening.
We were told to be ready by 8am for our transfer pickup.
We went for breakfast at about 7.30am, there was a mixture of food stations, sadly I was not impress with the choose, and felt very disorganized.
(someone stole food from my plate while I went to get a coffee, so left I everything, was not amused).
We were offered a food bag to take on the bus, bread roll, crisp some fruit and a fruit juice,
4 hour drive to Luxor, a few stops on the way to collect other family from near by hotels, that where on the same cruise. Luxury coach aircon, got see drive through the country, and hear some history.

Arrive just before lunch at the boat, directed to food hall for lunch, the table number we where seated at will be our table for the rest of the trip. There is WIFI at a cost, though many said even when buying the card did not get good service (we pasted, sometimes good to disconnect)
We had Ashraf as our host for every meal, I did not pay for a drinks package with the booking because we don't drink alcohol (however if you are that way inclined please do), so we were given a receipt every time we requested a drink, the bill would be settle on the last day before exited cruise.
Ours came to about £45, mostly water and juice
The food was very good, good quality and quantity, and varied, the fish dishes where wonderful, though i did bring some hot pepper sauce, because I like my food spicy.
Both Chefs and staff were very warm and friendly!!!
Observation no females any formed part of the staff, all male on the boat and at hotel (hospitality) - cultural I believe.

The cabin room was nice, though there was no tea tray in the room, when I asked if I could have a kettle for the room, I was told because of health and safety no. However at time we would pull along other boats and on had a full tea tray complete with kettle, I figured this was a selling tactic so you would buy more hot drinks from them... Lucky someone had a travel kettle so I was able to enjoy the lattes sachets I had bought from home.
Cabins are a decent size, the TV had 3 English speaking movie channels, though the signal would drop out if going under a bridge,
The trips booked to the various temples, valley of the kings, Nubian village didn't disappoint. They gave you options to pay for add addition trips, the tour guy was very informative and out group of about 17 bonded well.
Yes every place you go, there are people that will try and get a little change from you, i.e. offer to take a picture for you, or should you a better view of part of the temple, do not feel pressure to give, say no thank you and keep it moving.

The boat Emilio was said to had a gym, there was not one, the running machine, bike and one other where all old and not working. Being someone who worked out regularly had to improvise, plenty of floor space not so bad.
The boat was nice, a shop on boat, a bar and yes you could catch the football matches.
I have to say that that my husband and I really enjoyed the trip learned so much, made a few friends and felt vert welcomed by the people, Yes like most places you go they want to sell to you, however no thank you is enough and keep it moving.
I would say that I had a wonderful experience though the hotel AMC that was all inclusive, the food was not the best at all. I also believe food that was not eat for lunch was used again for dinner. Food time was very disorganized, I have stayed at many all inclusive, however have never experience dining time like that.
Towards the end I had an upset stomach, so stuck with just eating bread.

Overall we had a wonderful experience I am glad that I was able to experience such a beautiful country, and its people, maybe we got lucky that all went well.
Either way the choice is your and I pray this help with you decision

"Excellent service given by Gary Parker "

Excellent service given by Gary Parker
Nothing was too much trouble
Dealt with all my questions
Booked to go to Egypt stay and Nile cruise
Highly recommend this young man

"1.The Nile cruise was excellent but hotels are not."

1.The Nile cruise was excellent, the Emilio was very clean and i loved that it was Art Deco, the staff extremely polite and friendly at all times. The food was great [ no stomach aches at all].
2.Tours were amazing but beware of being taken to the Papyrus and Alabaster workshops and buying as they are part of the Meeting Point company so although they claim you'd get a good discount, we saw markets nearby [ which the tour guide didn't inform us of selling the exact same tings at quarter of the price].
The same could not be said of the hotels we were placed in: one was definitely shabby { The Royal Star] and the booking adviser placed us in another hotel not in central Hurghada [ Somabay] in the middle of desert, inadequate internet, and had to pay £30 for taxis to reach our activities that were booked in central Hurghada without being honest about the information. On top of this the Bay is a protected Barrier Reef so guess what no swimming allowed.You had to pay for lunch as there was no shops in the complex that was full of black flies.
When we tried to lodge a complaint and ask for taxi reimbursements back we were told The Viva Deep Blue in Soma bay is part of Hurghada? it is not !!

"Serah made the process easy"

Serah made the process easy. She was very informative and patient. Providing options to ensure I was able to book a holiday to meet our needs at a reasonable price.

"This company is the best and only way…"

This company is the best and only way to visit Egypt, from our initial conversation regarding our booking to our stay. Nothing has been any trouble to them. Fantastic guide on boat was with us throughout, his knowledge made the trip the £27 tip as you boarded saved the hassle of what to tip and when.

"Everything was fine.5 star hotel ( sahl…"

Everything was fine.5 star hotel ( sahl Heches) and 5 star boat ( Royal Viking). Nice food ( all inclusive ) and excoursions . Everything on time . In total we got more than we expected and payed less. So 5 stars to everybody involved

"DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY"

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY
I wouldn’t give any stars but that isn’t an option. Just got back from nile cruise with Egypt escapes. The boat and crew were great, however we were moored in Aswan for 3 days and unfortunately for us we were stuck between boats so had no views at all. The fumes were disgusting and made quite a few of us ill with coughing and bad chest. Your feet got black when you walked around on the top deck from the diesel fumes. I have written to the company and the reply was terrible, not bothered at all. As soon as we got on the boat we were asked for £27 per person for tips, it was all about getting money. I had to miss 2 trips because I felt unwell but they said it’s not their problem. Awful company would never use again

"Adrian was extremely professional and…"

Adrian was extremely professional and helpful when booking at 10 day trip to Egypt which includes a Nile tour. I would definitely recommend Egypt Escapes for all the clear information provided and ease of booking. Looking forward to actual holiday in May,