Prices & Departure Dates
Prices shown are per person travelling. 'Twin/Double' prices per person apply when there are 2 people travelling, sharing a room. The 'Single supplement' applies for single travellers who require their own room and needs to be added to the 'Twin/Double' price.
If you are happy to be paired up with another single traveller of the same sex on your tour, this can be arranged, (if another solo traveller of the same sex is already booked upon the tour), thus avoiding the single person supplement.
All our scheduled tour departures are guaranteed subject to a minimum of 2 travellers.
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XMAS Departure |
2012 |
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| 03 APR - 15 APR |
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USD $1,569 |
USD $319 |
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| 17 APR - 29 APR |
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USD $1,499 |
USD $319 |
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| 01 MAY - 13 MAY |
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USD $1,499 |
USD $319 |
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| 15 MAY - 27 MAY |
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USD $1,499 |
USD $319 |
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| 29 MAY - 10 JUN |
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USD $1,499 |
USD $319 |
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| 12 JUN - 24 JUN |
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USD $1,369 |
USD $319 |
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| 26 JUN - 08 JUL |
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USD $1,369 |
USD $319 |
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| 10 JUL - 22 JUL |
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USD $1,369 |
USD $319 |
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| 24 JUL - 05 AUG |
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USD $1,369 |
USD $319 |
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| 07 AUG - 19 AUG |
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USD $1,369 |
USD $319 |
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| 21 AUG - 02 SEP |
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USD $1,369 |
USD $319 |
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| 04 SEP - 16 SEP |
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USD $1,499 |
USD $319 |
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| 18 SEP - 30 SEP |
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USD $1,499 |
USD $319 |
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| 02 OCT - 14 OCT |
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USD $1,499 |
USD $319 |
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| 16 OCT - 28 OCT |
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USD $1,499 |
USD $319 |
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| 30 OCT - 11 NOV |
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USD $1,499 |
USD $319 |
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| 13 NOV - 25 NOV |
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USD $1,499 |
USD $319 |
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| 27 NOV - 09 DEC |
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USD $1,499 |
USD $319 |
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| 11 DEC - 23 DEC |
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USD $1,499 |
USD $319 |
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| 17 DEC - 29 DEC |
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USD $1,569 |
USD $319 |
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2013 |
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| 22 JAN - 03 FEB |
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USD $1,499 |
USD $319 |
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| 12 FEB - 24 FEB |
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USD $1,499 |
USD $319 |
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| 26 FEB - 10 MAR |
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USD $1,499 |
USD $319 |
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| 12 MAR - 24 MAR |
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USD $1,499 |
USD $319 |
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| 26 MAR - 07 APR |
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USD $1,569 |
USD $319 |
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| 09 APR - 21 APR |
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USD $1,499 |
USD $319 |
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| 23 APR - 05 MAY |
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USD $1,499 |
USD $319 |
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| 07 MAY - 19 MAY |
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USD $1,499 |
USD $319 |
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| 21 MAY - 02 JUN |
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USD $1,499 |
USD $319 |
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| 04 JUN - 16 JUN |
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USD $1,369 |
USD $319 |
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| 18 JUN - 30 JUN |
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USD $1,369 |
USD $319 |
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| 02 JUL - 14 JUL |
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USD $1,369 |
USD $319 |
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| 16 JUL - 28 JUL |
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USD $1,369 |
USD $319 |
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| 30 JUL - 11 AUG |
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USD $1,369 |
USD $319 |
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| 13 AUG - 25 AUG |
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USD $1,369 |
USD $319 |
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| 27 AUG - 08 SEP |
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USD $1,369 |
USD $319 |
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| 10 SEP - 22 SEP |
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USD $1,499 |
USD $319 |
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| 24 SEP - 06 OCT |
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USD $1,499 |
USD $319 |
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| 08 OCT - 20 OCT |
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USD $1,499 |
USD $319 |
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| 22 OCT - 03 NOV |
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USD $1,499 |
USD $319 |
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| 05 NOV - 17 NOV |
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USD $1,499 |
USD $319 |
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| 19 NOV - 01 DEC |
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USD $1,499 |
USD $319 |
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| 03 DEC - 15 DEC |
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USD $1,499 |
USD $319 |
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| 17 DEC - 29 DEC |
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USD $1,569 |
USD $319 |
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| Pre Tour Accommodation - Cairo |
USD $89 |
USD $30 |
| Post Tour Accommodation - Cairo |
USD $89 |
USD $30 |
Sandblaster - 13 Days Go Guide : :Check out the go guide for details of the tour, info on visas, climate, money, what to bring and more!
Bolt-ons
Make the most of your time away! Listed below are the optional activities that are available on this trip. Please note that you will need to book these prior to travel as we cannot always guarantee availability of these activities once you are on holiday.
| Abu Simbel by flight. The massive rock-cut temple of Abu Simbel never fails to impress. It's possibly the most awe-inspiring temple of all ancient Egypt, with its gargantuan intricately carved facade, created to revere the mighty pharaonic ruler King Ramses II. Guarding the entrance to the temple, the 4 colossal statues of Ramses II sit majestically staring out across the desert, seemingly since time began. This excursion is offered on all tours visiting Aswan.
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| An aerial adventure awaits in Luxor! Imagine drifting silently over temples, ancient sites, ruins and villages in the early morning sun. See ancient Thebes from a different angle as you float above the River Nile and wave down at the locals as you drift a few metres from their open rooftops! |
| Upgrade from the included Nile felucca cruise from Aswan to Luxor and cruise in style aboard a luxury Nile cruiser. Our 5 star cruiser has a bar and restaurant, whilst your well–appointed, air-conditioned cabin offers a private bathroom. The boat deck offers plenty of space for relaxation and a swimming pool. Sightseeing stops are made en-route. All meals included, buffet style during your onboard stay.
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| On our Jewel of the Nile, Family tours and many tailor-made itineraries we include the Sleeper Cabin Train as part of your journey. On all other tours (taking the Nefertiti Seater Train) we offer the option to upgrade to a sleeper cabin on the Sleeper train. Cabins are lockable, equipped with 2 bunk beds, linen, washbasin and towel, allowing passengers to relax and stretch out.
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| Discover the Temples of Abu Simbel on a journey from Aswan by road. Egypt, with its gargantuan rock-cut facade is the magnificent Abu Simbel. Guarding the entrance to the temple are 4 colossal seated statues of King Ramses II, staring out across Lake Nasser. |
Available Dates
Please note that this bolt-on is only available during the following periods.
| 16th Dec 2012 - 28th Dec 2012 |
Experiences
If you are interesting in trips with similar experiences to this one, then check out some of the ones we've listed below.
| Get your adrenaline pumping with our selection of off road adventures. Take an exciting 4x4 ride across the red desert of Wadi Rum in Jordan or the Western Desert in Egypt, or perhaps test out your Quad biking skills by the coast in Morocco. |
| Enjoy the great outdoors, getting back to basics and soaking up the scenery. From camping for a night in the Sahara Desert, under a blanket of stars in Jordan's Wadi Rum or even on the snow in Antarctica! We also offer longer camping expeditions through the wilds of Africa. The choice is yours. |
| Experience breathtaking sunsets, incredible starry skies and the vast, beautiful landscapes of some of the world's most spectacular deserts. See the incredible limestone formations of the White Desert in Egypt, camel trek across the endless rolling sand dunes of the Sahara or India's great Thar Desert and climb Dune 45 in Namibia. |
| One of the highlights of our Egypt group tours, is felucca sailing on the mighty River Nile. Feluccas are simple, traditional sailboats, with broad sails, that have plied the mighty Nile since ancient times. Sail during the day, taking in the colourful sights of the Nile village life en-route, soak up the sun, relax, jump in for a swim and let the peaceful routine of life aboard allow, you to escape the stress of everyday life! At night sleep ondeck under a blanket of stars! What better way to experience the great outdoors! |
| Sole survivors from the ancient Greek-listed Seven Wonders of the World, the amazing pyramids at Giza are the planet’s oldest tourist attraction! Known as Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus, the pyramids were already more than 2,000 years old when Herodotus the Greek historian visited them (5th century BC). |
What You See and What You Get
Below is a list of key highlights and what is included on this tour. Further, where appropriate, we have listed the items that are not included in the tour price.
Trip Highlights
- Cairo - Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza Plateau, Necropolis of Saqqara, Egyptian Museum
- White Desert, Black Desert and Crystal Mountain
- Dakhla Oasis/Al Qasr - abandoned Islamic city
- Aswan - High Dam, Philae Temple, River Nile
- Kom Ombo - Temple of Kom Ombo, Edfu - Temple of Horus
- Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
| - Bahariyya Oasis - Golden Mummy Museum, Tombs of the Nobles, El Heiz - date palm grove and spring
- Farafra Oasis - Badr (local sculpter) Museum & Hot springs
- Kharga Oasis - El Bagawat - Christian necropolis
- Nile felucca cruising - islands en route
- Luxor - Temple of Karnak
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What's Included
- Breakfast daily, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
- 1 night camping - White Desert
- Touring of Cairo, Giza/Saqqara, oases, Aswan, Edfu & Luxor
- Swimming in natural hot/cold springs and River Nile
- Airport arrival and departure transfer day 1 and day 13
- All relevant transfer and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
| - 6 nights 4 - 5 star hotels,
2 nights Oases hotels,
2 nights aboard felucca (open deck)
- 1 night train: Luxor - Cairo (seater train)
- 4x4 desert jeep trekking & camp equipment
- Insight into isolated communities and traditional way of life
- Egyptian tour leader/guide degree qualified in Egyptology
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What's Not Included
- International flights and visa
- Entrance Fees: $100-120 USD
| - Tip for your tour guide and leaders. We recommend you allow $3 - 5 USD per day, per traveller. Tip for your Felucca Crew/ Nile Cruise staff, we recommend you allow $10 USD. Tipping your guide and crew is an entirely personal gesture
- Tipping Kitty: $30-50 USD

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Hotels
We have listed below the accommodation most likely to be used on this tour. Please note that while we cannot guarantee that these will be the exact properties that you will stay at, any alternatives we use will be of a similar standard with similar facilities. 'Our Rating' indicates how we feel each property rates according to normal Western hotel standards. 'Local Rating' indicates how the property is categorised/rated locally.
The Oasis Hotel is surrounded by a palm forest and tropical gardens and boasts a swimming pool and an array of recreational facilities. The rooms are comfortable and spacious, with views over the gardens.
| Our Rating: Superior —
Local Rating: 4 Star Hotel
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Oasis Panorama - Bahariyya Oasis
A basic hotel, the Oasis Panorama is a clean and comfortable stay. The hotel is set within pretty gardens, a true oasis in the desert.
| Our Rating: Standard —
Local Rating: 3 Star Hotel
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Steigenberger Nile Palace - Luxor
The Steigenburger Nile Palace is a grand hotel and stylishly furnished, the Nile Palace is situated on the banks of the Nile. The hotel has a health club with massage rooms, sauna, steam room and fitness room and there is a tennis court on the roof.
| Our Rating: Deluxe —
Local Rating: 5 Star Deluxe Hotel
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Pyramisa Isis Corniche - Aswan
The Isis Corniche has panoramic views of the Nile. There is a range of rooms, which have views over the garden or Nile. The hotel has a wellness centre, with sauna, jacuzzi and steam bath.
| Our Rating: Standard —
Local Rating: 4 Star Hotel
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Felucca Cruise - Felucca Cruise
Feluccas are simple, traditional Egyptian sailboats, that have plied the mighty Nile since ancient times. Feluccas carry between 8 - 12 passengers comfortably. The boat’s deck is draped with soft colourful cushions that serve as your lounging and meal area during the day and as your sleeping area at night. You'll need to bring a sleeping bag/sleeping sheet and also a towel with you. The crew, as well as being experienced sailors, are responsible for the preparation of the included meals, though they welcome would-be helpers! Water, soft drinks and beer can be purchased aboard at a very reasonable cost.
| Our Rating: Simple —
Local Rating:
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Postcards
Here's what some of our past travellers have written in to us and said about their experiences on this trip.
I have just returned from your Sandblaster tour and wanted to say how much my family appreciated your guide Mahmoud Ramadan. He really went the extra mile to look after us, which was very much appreciated – especially since my husband was unable to join my daughters and myself for the desert portion of the trip. He was also always fascinating and informative on all of the sites we visited and was great at even making the longer journeys interesting, with the little surprise stops he planned – a tea-break in the desert for Bedouin tea, our own special, secret “crystal mountain” away from the one frequented by other tourists and many other things. His knowledge of Egyptology is very impressive and he is a great ambassador for Egypt, and Islam and a very honest and pleasant young man. We felt completely safe in his care and he represented OntheGo as a company in an excellent light. The two off-road drivers who took us through the desert (Henay and Mohammed were also very good. In addition to being excellent drivers, who made us feel completely safe at all times, they worked really hard and cooked some great desert meals). The whole trip – the desert, the felucca and the monuments - has been memorable and, despite the current electoral situation – we felt completely safe in all locations.
Denise Guest , Jan 2012
Dear on the go,
I feel it is only appropriate that I express my gratitude for the Excellent Service received from one of your employees (Alam)
It is not often that one takes the time to write a letter to compliment but rather send one very quickly when you want to complain. In my case I do feel it necessary to ensure that it is known that Alam (as he was known to us during our tour), has exceeded my expectations when it comes to service.
From the moment he gave us the briefing on our first day I realized that this gentleman is very well organized, in touch with his groups and each persons individual needs.
He is a true professional and he is well versed in egyptology. He really took his time to explain the complex world of the ancient egyptians in a way that we not only understood it, but gave us lessons we can take with us forever. This I have never experienced from any other tour I have been on before.
I also feel it necessary to mention that I have travelled with your company in India as well as now in Egypt and I am truly impressed by the details you give attention to. All the staff I encountered through all my trips have been very kind and helpful. You have a great concept and I will surely be using you again very soon indeed. I will recommend you above other tour operators I have used in the past without a doubt.
Odette Olwage, May 2011
No tour company expects a fan letter from someone in their sixties - but that is exactly what I am writing. We have just come back from your Sandblaster tour to Egypt which started in Cairo on the 7th January and lasted for a fortnight. Everything worked smoothly, the guides were very good and the route and sights were fascinating.
But what made our particular trip so very special was our guide Mohamed Hady Mohamed. He has enormous charm, with such an ability to get on with people.
Hady did not just have great knowledge and enthusiasm for the world and the Gods of ancient Egypt. He put it over with such enthusiasm that at least two of bthe people on the group went round the tombs and temples in the Valley of the Kings and elsewhere pointing out which gods and pharohs were featured in each one and reproducing the stories which he has told us. Having had to listen to many worthily dull guides in the past made me all the more aware of the skills he had, when taking us round
Details of how ancient Egypt had worked and worshipped in the past was only part of the information Haddy gave us. He also told us just what were realistic prices in the markets – and how to bargain successfully. Moving round and supervising a party of 18 people cannot be easy, but he managed the process so successfully that he hardly noticed he was doing it. We were particularly touched when he asked us to lunch with his wife and family in the oasis town where he lived – an honour none of us is going to forget.
Everyone on the tour recognised how lucky we were to have Hady with us. He made what would have been a very good tour anyway really memorable and all privately agreed that we should write to tell you say so.
Tom Tickell , Jan 2011
We have just returned from an excellent Sandblaster trip to Egypt. We left on the 3rd January and returned last Sunday. We were both struck by the efficiency of On the Go as an organisation for everything worked like clockwork. All the staff were very friendly and helpful but I would like to give a special commendation to Mohammed Ahmed Mohammed Abdelhady. He was our guide and he was superb. We were a small party but very mixed; there were a few oldies like ourselves, a couple of teenagers and the majority were in their twenties. He was very concerned that we all should have a good holiday and kept an eye on everyone. He was excellent at explaining what was going to happen, what we needed to do and when. He gave us good advice about diet - no one had a stomach upset - and made sure we were not conned when we went shopping, advising us of realistic prices and to be wary of 50 piasta notes etc. But most of all he was great fun and made the trip incredibly enjoyable. He was clearly very knowledgeable but was never boring and happy to answer any questions. We all found it great fun trying to detect the different gods and felt that we were much more clued up by the end of the holiday than when we started.
His family home was at the oasis that we visited and he gave us a great treat by inviting us all to eat with his family. He was so generous as indeed were they, that we all felt very touched and lucky to have him as our guide. He was always doing just that bit extra to ensure that we had a good time and were safe, offering to wait for us or escort us etc
He ensured that what would have been a good holiday was excellent.
This was our first package tour and we started with a certain wariness but we have had such a good time that I am now converted.
Anne Tickell, Jan 2011
We had an awesome time with our tour guide Alam on our 13day sandblaster trip through Egypt. It was worth every penny for the tour. The sights were amazing and it was an unforgetable experience. Every aspect of tour was thought out and went to plan. Accomodation and transport all up to standard especially bolt on and upgrades. We left Egypt seeing many wonderful places and made many new friends. We will definately book another on the go tour.
Mrs Maria Tran, Dec 2010
Hi Ryan -
Well, we're home from our Egypt/Jordan adventure and I'd just like to thank you and On the Go Tours for arranging a flawless trip for us. Everything was orchestrated perfectly and we totally enjoyed our holiday. We'll certainly travel with you again. Hey, I'm ready to go right now!
Our guides were all terrific and so amenable and attentive. The On the Go office in Petra was particularly helpful. We were a bit uncertain about choosing the felucca sail but that turned out to be a highlight of the trip.
Thanks tremendously,
Patti Slaughter , Nov 2010
My daughter Rebecca, her friend Sarah and I have just returned from Egypt after spending 13 magical days travelling from Cairo to Aswan. We took the Desert Tour and were completely blown away by the professionalism of the tour leaders, their humour, their friendliness and their incredible knowledge of Egypt’s history. From Willy who met us the airport to Sherif, Mohammed, Mahmoud and Waleed we cannot speak more highly of these wonderful human beings. Over the whole 13 days there was not one mishap. Your company should be proud of these people and the wonderful job they do.
I will have no hesitation in recommending ‘On the Go Tours’ and in the future when I travel overseas again I will be using your company.
Our trip to Egypt exceeded our expectations and I consider it to be one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life.
Rob McCarthy, Oct 2010
Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, he knew heaps about ancient Egypt and the nowadays one too. I have learnt so much about history and culture of this beautiful country. Thank you for the amazing time. I am already booked on one of your India tours, I am sure it will be another memorable experience.
Phil Cowell, May 2010