One-Week Capturing the Essence of Egypt in Cairo, Luxor, & Aswan

My trip to Egypt from November 16-November 30, 2021 was definitely the most fascinating and exciting trip that I have taken so far. The travel designer and her agency represent the height of professionalism and attention to detail. They developed an engaging and exciting itinerary that provided me with an incredibly memorable journey through the many fascinating cities and sites of Egypt.

My travel designer was always responsive to my inquiries and diligent in her response to any requests or questions. It was a true pleasure working with this travel team throughout the entire process. The local guides and drivers were amazingly knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. I enjoyed both the tour and leisure time with my drivers, guides, and directors. They not only provided an engrossing tour of the Pyramids, temples, mosques, churches, and museums, but they also took the time and care to introduce me to the fascinating local culture of Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan.

There is no question that this travel team is among the best in the global travel industry. They have earned my unequivocal confidence and trust. I would recommend the travel designer and travel agency to any traveler looking for an enthralling and memorable journey through any of the great countries of Africa. I look forward to continuing my relationship with them for years to come and engaging their services for future adventures.

I couldn't be happier with the time I had in Egypt. Our Zicasso tour operator set up a perfect journey for me and my daughter. A representative in Cairo got us seamlessly through all the formalities as we entered and left the country, and introduced us to our Cairo guide and driver who took us through Giza, Cairo, and Alexandria at the beginning and the end of our stay. Both were amiable companions and our guide had a great knowledge of the history of Egypt, from about 2600 BC to the present. ( We laughed about the test she was going to give us at the end of our trip – we knew she was only joking. There's so much to learn!)

Our driver was there again to help us at the airport to Luxor, and we were met by another representative who introduced us to another guide who was a knowledgeable, warm, and wonderful person with a great sense of humor. We loved him.

In Luxor, we enjoyed a four-day Nile cruise, getting off every day for exciting adventures – temples, bike riding, and carriage rides, with our guide showing the way. He took us to the Aswan airport for a quick ride to Abu Simbel and back, then on to Cairo, all handled without our worrying about luggage, etc.

We were met at the Cairo airport and taken to our hotel, and our guide showed us around notable religious buildings and sites. Our driver also drove us to Alexandria and we marveled at the new library there, which was really amazing. The whole trip was wonderful.

A trip to see the pyramids up close and personal has long been a bucket-list item, and Egypt did not disappoint. It was incredible to be that close to ancient history and take in the majesty of the entire country. And Cairo is a busy, chaotic, and fun city, with so many alleys, restaurants, and sites to see.

The big surprise though, was how much we enjoyed Jordan, which has so much more to offer, explore, and enjoy than I imagined. Petra was so much larger than I thought, so we were glad to have two full days there. Wadi Rum was like landing on another planet. The ruins of Jerash were incredible. As you walked the same cobblestone streets others did thousands of years ago, you felt connected to the history.

Importantly, both were incredibly safe, despite the war in the Middle East. We felt completely comfortable and at ease. In many ways, it was safer than many locations in Europe, as you don’t worry about being pickpocketed there.

And our sincere thanks to Zicasso’s tour operator for pulling the trip together. She listened to our wishes, provided terrific options, and was able to handle the issues that came along. During the trip, the logistics were flawless.