"All was great"

From the very beginning of booking the holiday to the end Orbital Travel have been great. Our circumstances were not straightforward but they helped us get around these and were on hand to answer any queries (we had a few!!). When we arrived for our Nile cruise, we had the same level of service with a great guide (Hany) who couldn't do enough for us. All in all, I would recommend Orbital Travel if you want a knowledgeable and smooth process.

"Sam (tour guide) made our experience…"

Sam (tour guide) made our experience down the Nile 11th March 2024 a very pleasant holiday. He was friendly, Very knowledgeable and nothing was too much for him. Available 24/7 Highly recommend Orbital Travel

"I have just returned from the most…"

I have just returned from the most fantastic holiday in Egypt. We stayed at the Mena House in Cairo, cruised along the Nile in Grand Mandarin Nile cruiser then to Steigenberger Ras Soma Hotel. Orbital travel from start to finish were amazing there service in the UK and Egypt is second to none. Grand Mandarin was outstanding the staff were absolutely lovely, food outstanding and the boat was beautiful and clean. Both hotels are beautiful. If you want to go to Egypt with a company who know there products I would highly recommend Orbital Travel.

"Nile in style"

All we can say is what a well organised trip we had to Egypt with the assistance of Orbital. No matter where you were or where you were going there was always someone to watch over and guide you. Our guide for the duration, Sam, was so experienced, having so much local knowledge, there was nothing he couldn't help with. All in all the staff were great and made a fantastic bucket list tick.

"Beyond my expectation "

I must express how truly enchanting my recent experience was! Every aspect exceeded my expectations. My friends and I were impeccably cared for, with every detail meticulously arranged. From the seamless welcome into the country to the exceptional service throughout, it was truly remarkable. Our tour guides were outstanding, imparting knowledge that surpassed any previous excursions. They effortlessly immersed us in the rich history of ancient Egypt.

Our journey commenced in Cairo, where we enjoyed a few nights at the magnificent Mena House Hotel, offering unparalleled views of the Pyramids. Transitioning to Luxor, we embarked on the Grand Mandarin for a breathtaking 7-day cruise along the Nile. The luxurious ambiance aboard the cruise was surreal, complemented by a plethora of delectable food options and impeccable service from the staff.

Orbital Travel meticulously organized each excursion during the cruise, leaving an indelible mark on my memory. Concluding our Egyptian adventure, we savored a few days of relaxation in Hurghada, captivated by the natural beauty of the Red Sea.

A heartfelt thank you to the entire team at Orbital Travel for orchestrating such an unforgettable experience. I wholeheartedly recommend this journey to all.

Can't wait to go back!
Thanks

"Amazing trip"

Amazing trip - Cairo, Nile and Hurghada.
Service provided by Orbital Travel was exceptional - from being met from the plane - taken through passport control, luggage, and checked into the hotel, this happened every time we moved location. The tour guides they have are amazing and very knowledgeable - really passionate about the sites and giving great information. Its great that on the Nile they are on the boat to be able to give you information daily and give tips and advise on all locations visited. We will be back!

"BUYER BEWARE MS ESADORA"

BUYER BEWARE MS ESADORA
word of warning to anyone joining one of the nile cruises .
I recently took the nile cruise on board the MS Esadora operated by Orbital travel .
while on board I purchased a cartouche from the jewellers , I chose the one with the beautiful black background and was thrilled with my purchase , however after only two weeks the black background turned to a muddy brown and began to flake away from the pendant .
I contacted Classic holidays to try and find some contact information for the jeweller to find out how this could possibly have happened and to look for some kind of resolution .
my details were sent on to the boat operator as they had requested and also some photos of the cartouche showing the damage and a copy of my receipt .
that was three weeks ago and despite many follow emails I have had no contact from them whatsoever.
I know that many people staying in the various hotels go on to join cruises and wanted to warn anyone who might be considering the purchase of jewellery on board , hopefully I can prevent the same disappointment that I have experienced .

"Orbital make you feel like a first class passenger from start to finish "

10 day Cairo / Nile cruise booked through Greg at orbital travel excellent from start to finish finish. There are such an array of Nile trips when you look on line it’s overwhelming so much NOT included when you see those from £599 price points. So make sure you know exactly what is and isn’t included . We whittled it down to three company’s and after speaking with Greg at orbital it was defo just gonna be one. Greg explained everything and was very patient with us and our endless questions!!😂we knew exactly what we were getting and how much was going to cost clearly broken down.With clear definition of what was extra if required
Flights / transfers everywhere /excursions all arranged for us excactly as we wanted and as recommended by Greg
The trip itself went extremely well from being met at Cairo plan side of passport/security so just had to hand over passports to orbital rep who took us through. (Egypt air delay of hour for luggage 🙄)but orbital rep was with us. So no issue with missing transfers
Cairo stiegnberg pyramid hotel with pyramid view room recommended by Greg was excellent choice for 3 nights. 2 great days of visiting all Cairo sites.Pyramids etc.with great guide mana wyfly
Then internal flights Cairo to luxor. Again orbital there all the way sorting everything else.We felt like first class passenger!
Smoothly transfered to boat. Should have been esadora but ended up being blue shadow 2. It is stated boat could change but all boats orbital use are in there web site with vids for each. And all of like for like level. (They have to keep occupancy level of boats at reasonable level to be viable and with current issues lots people have been cancelling. So will be consolidation of boats ) comms could have been better here
Boat was absolutely fine.Good rooms good food good cleanliness.Good fun !!
To many excursions to mention all excellent again great guide PETROO.
when sadly trip was over again Transfered to airport with orbital person there until we were through to gate!!

Would highly recommend orbital if you want clear easy to understand pricing.Great recommendations ( not driven by trying to sell you highest prices )and first rate service from start to finish.

"Great trip, Outstanding Tour Guide "

We have just returned home after spending a lovely week on a Nile cruise aboard the MS Orbital Royal Esadora.
The boat was very nice, spacious and clean, the staff onboard were all very friendly especially our waiters and the cabin boys who were very creative with Towels!
We was lucky enough to have Hany Refaat has our tour guide, we couldn't have wished for a better person and would certainly recommend him as a tour guide to anyone wanting to do this trip.
During our week Hany was not only our tour guide but was always there to help not only while we was out on excursions, but he was also always present around the boat, he greeted everyone with a smile and was happy to sort any problem that arose.
We can happily say that we finished our holiday with a greater understanding of Egyptian history, and this is all down to Hany, his knowledge for Egyptian history is outstanding and he has an obvious love for his job, this shows by the passion he demonstrates when sharing it with us, for that we thank him.
We would happily recommend the trip to anyone thinking of a Nile cruise.

" AMAZING Nile Cruise…"

Orbital Travel organised the most AMAZING 7 day Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan, very informative Company, they were there from coming off the flight all the way till our return, boats clean, food good, Marco our guide was amazing very knowledgeable Egyptologist, trips out to view the most fantastic temples were very well organised, we felt 100% safe on our visit in January 2024.