– Original Travel –
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Published on 5th February 2024
There's not enough space here to express how great this trip was, thanks to Original Travel. The entire trip was memorable and the expert Egyptologist guide made it even more meaningful. Holly could not have been more accommodating and more helpful, and she really made the trip special for us.
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Published on 5th February 2024
James, who put our holiday together, was very efficient and knowledgeable about all the places we were visiting or staying at in Egypt, we couldn't fault any of his planning. In fact, re accommodation, we were glad he suggested we should take a suite on the boat. Staying in the modernised part of the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan was good. For our last night in Luxor he suggested the Hilton, which was quiet and relaxed and just what was needed. We felt able to have full confidence that all our transfers and meet ups, with guides and support staff would happen according to our schedule. The app with our holiday details was very useful. Our hotels were all excellent as expected. The four nights on SS Sudan were superb, we feel very privileged to have been able to do the Nile cruise section of our holiday on such a special boat, with a superb team running the hotel side of things. The restaurant was very good and the superb food and service surpassed our expectations. Using the app and WhatsApp to make contact worked well. Our guides in Cairo and Abu Simbel were excellent. We learned a lot about Ancient Egypt and Egypt today. Keep up the good work…. We would definitely consider using Original Travel for future holidays.
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Published on 5th February 2024
Ben was amazing. He was so responsive and helpful and planned the perfect trip. Our guide in Cairo, Mamoud, was outstanding. We had little need for the concierges because everything was planned so well. They were very responsive. The tomb of Nefertari and the valley of the workers was amazing. The Cataract Hotel was a real highlight.
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Published on 5th February 2024
As always, delightful team, highly professional and knowledgeable. The trip was exactly what we wanted. Another great holiday, congratulations to your team.
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Published on 5th February 2024
Pat was amazing, a true credit to Original Travel. He pulled together a fantastic itinerary and made insightful suggestions for things we could do that we hadn't thought of. He was generous with his time and expertise. We couldn't have asked for more. Would give 5+ if the ratings scale above allowed me to! The comms coming out of the UK are great. The app is particularly good. Some really lovely gifts awaited us at the hotels / on the boats courtesy of Original Travel. This was totally unexpected and very much appreciated. We had the holiday of a lifetime. We have zero complaints and wouldn't change a single aspect of our holiday. Give Pat a massive bonus! He's an incredible ambassador for your company and really knows his stuff. Truly outstanding.
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Published on 5th February 2024
We had the most wonderful holiday! Starting with our arrival in a tiny plane at Lewa I felt like Denis Finch-Hatton. The lodge was so lovely and our safari guide, Zion, was just superb. He found all the animals we hoped for and each evening took us to an exquisite spot for gin and tonics. Manda Bay was enchanting. Our rondavels were luxurious and we were looked after royalty, including dinner on the beach by candlelight. We hired a dhow to go fishing and another day to go snorkelling. Arriving eventually in Nairobi for our return, we were met by Melanie the concierge and taken to the Shereton for dinner which was a great improvement to dining at the airport. She looked after us beautifully. Now it is lovely to be home though pretty chilly. I cannot thank you and your team enough for organising everything so well. A triumph.
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Published on 5th February 2024
Leisurely arrangements were appreciated for the long trip, and the Mena Hotel in Giza was excellent. The prompt response was appreciated when communicating with Original Travel, and the greetings at the airport were outstanding. The Steamship Sudan was very impressive.
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Published on 5th February 2024
The booking process was excellently organised. All the staff were very helpful and professional. The hotels suggested and booked were in good locations and very comfortable.
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Published on 5th February 2024
The personal services were great, and there were many memorable moments. The steamship was amazing, the sights fantastic and all the people across the board were so helpful.
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Published on 29th January 2024
The trip exceeded expectations and was worth every penny. The SS Sudan's charm lies in it's history, its uniqueness, and its old-world ambience. The Concierges were great problem solvers. Also, the meet and greet worked well and it was great to have help at passport control. Our most memorable moments were sunsets on the Nile, the staff singing birthday songs and excursions.
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