Your safety is our top priority. It’s one of the main things we consider when designing and operating our trips. Here’s some of the ways we help to keep you safe, and a few of the things you can do to make your trip memorable for all the right reasons. Before you travel We monitor travel alerts provided by the Australian, UK, USA and Canadian governments on a daily basis. Before a tour goes on sale we assess any risks and decide how to reduce and manage these. If we determine that an entire trip, part of a trip or an activity is too risky we won’t do it. It’s as simple as that. If we can’t address the issues and improve conditions we might modify an itinerary, change the accommodation or even decide not to travel to a certain location. Our overseas staff and local leaders are trained to address any health and safety concerns during trips. Before you travel, we’ll give you an emergency phone number. You’ll also get comprehensive pre-departure information, with information about vaccinations and other relevant health issues. We’ll also tell you if there’s any special clothing or equipment you need to bring. During your trip: You local leader is trained in first aid and always carries a first aid kit. Being a local means that if something does go wrong they know fastest and most effective way to get help. We’ll also give you a 24-hour emergency number in addition to the emergency destination telephone number. What you can do: Read through all the information we send you. If you’ve got any questions we’re always available to help. Keep an eye out for travel alerts by consulting your local Foreign Office. We also monitor these daily so that we can modify tours if necessary. Get some medical travel advice about the countries you are visiting, particularly about vaccinations and the type of personal first aid kit you should carry. Make sure you tell us any medical conditions, special needs or dietary requirements you might have. Get your vaccinations and take relevant medication well before travelling so they have time to take effect.
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Read on...More emphasis needed on level of fitness for this trip. Some people pay little regard to proper footwear and need for walking fitness.Peregrine need to be proactive with clients to ensure that they do not ruin others experience due to their low level of preparation.This did not happen on this trip, but was reported by others on a trip on Amalfi.This was Peregrines first Sardinian tour and was excellent
I was not aware that tips were required. I feel that it would be best to either let participants know before hand (make it explicit) or to include it in the price.
A well organised trip with the bonus of having an amazing tour guide (Hoda)who went out of her way to make sure all members of the party had the best experience and all our needs catered for.Her knowledge and passion for the Egyptian culture and history made our experence of Egypt all that more enjoyable .
Its a great country to visit, but you need to be flexible as the leaders vary the programme from the Trip Notes, so you may not be taken to all the listed highlights. Do your own research as there are some days when you will be on your own in hotels that have no information on what is available locally for eating and visits.
Well organized with every connection on time. Couls have done with a freshen up break after getting up early in Aswam to fly to Cairo and then on arrive in Cairo going straight to visiting museum and mosque. Otherwise great enjoyable tour.
Enjoyed the trip, different activities, tour leader well versed in Egptian history.
A stunning trip givng great depth and insight into Morocco's past and present, weather looking at ancient ruins, palaces, mosques and also incorporating the "fun' aspects of barganing in the medina and riding a camel. Vibrant, relaxing and fun ..a great trip....everything it said it would be plus much more.
A extremely interesting and enjoyable experience. I loved the heat but some found it too much (May,June). The Egyptian people made up most welcome. I felt really safe certainly in Egypt and Jordan, perhaps a little less so in Israel.
Accodation was excellent and Ahmed our guide was extremely knowledgable and patient.
Theegyptian leg of our trip was excellent due to the quality of the tour leader, whose knowledge was incredible and his fantastic sense of humor and ability to impart his knowledge so that everyone could understand the importance of each temple or each area towards the development of Egypt as a country, a culture and how this related to the rest of humanity was incredible! Some of the various hotel facilities were mediocre at best but the travel experiences, the efficient operation re transfers, connections etc made up for this. A wonderful experience.
Guide again fantastic Jordan Itinary excellent went liike clock work, would recommend Jordan as a country to visit.
My holiday in Egypt with Peregrine was everything I had hoped for. My experience was full of surprises including the noise and chaos of the traffic in Cairo, the grace and majesty of a hot air balloon flight at Luxor, the music and sheesha of the evening cafe life in Aswan, the enormous Lake Nasser and relocated Ramses temple of our flying visit to Abu Simbel, and the afternoons of cool drinks and warm conversation on the Nile cruise.
Great trip with a variety of interesting places to visit. The guides were both very skilled and looked after the needs of the group very well.
Ola was amazing the Gold Standard of Tour Guides She is.. friendly, outgoing, caring compassionate. Has an amazing knowledge of her country, is passionate about Egypt and expains all aspects of Egypt so clearly. I cannot explain how amazing Ola was as a Tour Guide we all loved her Thank you Ola You should study guides such as Ola because she is the Gold Standard in our opinion
Our leader Ola Samin was excellent , very caring and helpful and involved.She supplied copious quantities of information on all the sites we visited . We were very happy with her and enjoyed the trip because of her .
Good overall look of country
All the good tourist sites covered.
Good standard of accommodation and cruise boat.
Excellent extras at reasonable prices
The whole trip exceeddmy expectations. The tour guides werewell versed in their country, its history, geography and culture.
Mohammed Ali was a stand out in Egypt and went out of his way to ensure that all our needs were met. He was very informatve, helpful and provided excellent guidance on all aspects of our tour. e had some great eating experiences due to Mohammed being prepared to share his local knowledge.
Mahdi Tahhan in Israel was ery similar to Mohammed. These type of guides help make the travel experence even more enjoyable.
It was a wonderful holiday. Our guide, Mohammed ALi was very knoweldgeable, customer focussed, entertaining and obviously enjoyed his work.
Many guides are the "look and point" type guide. Mohammed did not do this. If he did he made sure we could all see what he was referring to. Theb "look and point"type guides are useless. Often you are trying to look at something you have never seen before and therefore you miss it entirely.
Mohammed was very patient with us and he made the trip a sucessful and enjoyable time.
Warm regards,
Lee
Some knowledge of French is MOST useful in Morocco.
Bring a headscarf - useful against the desert wind ss well as for covering up.
The 8 day trip was excellent - we wish we had done the longer one which went into the mountains.
Our trip to Egypt, Jordan and Israel with Peregrine was excellent. Accommodation exceeded our expectations. The tour provided a good mix of sightseeing and the tour leaders were knowledgeable and professional. We will definitely travel Peregrine again and enjoy the good value for money.
Experience was better than expected with no security problems as our friends thought we might have.
This was a most enjoyable tour that gave insight to two great countries. Good mix of organised and free time with lots of activities included. Not sure of it was the time we travelled (post revolution, before presidential elections), but hospitality was generous. Did not drive through Sinai due to troubles but did not feel unsafe at any time. We had a great time, great group and great guides
The tour was well balanced between activity and rest, and met the needs of both the parents and the children - a difficult task.
Only 5 on this trip and we "hit it off" immediately, plus both guides were great - a bit like 6 friends travelling together. Khaled our Egyptian guide was fantastic - didn't go overboard with the info - just so much you can absorb. Very flexible. Would thoroughly recommend this tour - such a mixture of experiences.
An excellent tour. A great way to experience different cultures and learn history from local experts in comfort and safety.
The structure of this tour is fantastic for families with kids. There is something interesting for them to do in every location, lots of fun and fascinating history, as well as ample opportunity to enjoy the pool at each hotel! I am recommending this trip to all my friends.
Our guide, Tariq, showed off his country very proudly, sometimes with great sense of humour. All places we visited was a wide varieties including cities, towns, desert, and villages with people always very hospitable. Loads of underful experiences!
I found Morocco a wonderful experience. The people were friendly, the scenery amazing and the food delicious. I got to eat in many local 'cafes' which was very interesting and enjoyable. I cannot sum up everything, but just say, don't leave it any long, just go.
Fascinating place to visit. People very friendly and helpful. Comfortable Muslim country for western visitors. Facilities not very disability friendly but great people made up for that as they rushed to help at every opportunity. Food great, lifestyle comfortable, weather terrific in April, scenery amazing, good value, great shopping.
Tariq Hammoudi was great with a good sense of humour, punctual, polite and
he always had our health and wellbeing
n mind.Mohammmed our driver was always
corteous and professional.I would have them again on any future trip.Excellent.
I found the trip to be more than I could have begun to imagine! The sights, the sounds, the people! Oh my gosh the people are so nice and so welcoming. This is a trip not to be overlooked!
The Jordan experience was great. Both my sister and I really had a great time.
A well balanced itinerary which showed many and varied facets of Morocco.
I would recommend this trip to anyone. There were some physical challenges for those who wanted them but plenty to do for those who didn't. The Nile cruise was outstanding. Jordan was an eye-opener and would be enjoyed by all. I enjoyed my time in Israel as there were fewer people there particularly in Jerusalem and Bethlehem than when I went in 2010.
Both the Egyptian tour and the Jordanian tour were great. The difference was in the guides and their relationship to the group. The Egyptian guide, Ahmet, was superb while the Jordian guide was OK.
We really enjoyed the whole Moroccan experience. We have done a number of trips with Peregrine/Gecko's and rate this very high. The scenery was amazing and as always small group sizes means a more personal experience.
The tour was neatly tailored to give maximum exposure to the country and people and the leader and other involved were a credit to the tour experience. All members of the group interacted in friendly and cooperative manner.
It was excellent and enjoyed it,I guess Ahmed made it very well.
This was an outstanding holiday as it captures all the sights you need to see to fulfil all your dreams of Egypt
Everything went extremely well with small crowds, great organisation and amzing sights
A very good trip - well organised with friendly and knowledgeable guides. Just a tiny bit rushed in Jordan and Israel.
Well organised tour.Great accomodation,great meals provided.
Friendly and very helpful tour leader.
Great group of people on the tour making for a great time.
Always felt safe and well looked after which is great when traveling alone
accomodation and food wise ... the cruise boat was the best. Lovely rooms and excellent selection and variety of food. The staff there were also the best - very interactive, welcoming and pleasant. All staff were wonderful to be with ... not just those serving the meals/drinks but also the cleaning staff.
The Grand Pyramid Hotel didn't feel as welcoming, staff wise. Also I was hoping the food selection would have had more Egyptian food, not Italian, Thai etc.
Isis Hotel was enjoyable however the staff were not interactive.
It would be great to include a donkey ride somehow in connection with the Nubian visit.
Well organised, smooth transfers, warm welcome by all involved.
I think that the trip was a wonderful experience visiting different temples and finding all of the different stories carved in stone i think Eman was a very knowledgable person and i also think the same for Sami.
We very much enjoyed our tour - it exceeded our expectations. We have travelled extensively as independent travellers so were a little apprehensive about being part of a tour. Your mix of guided information and free time to explore was very well thought out and suited us perfectly.
This tour was really good. The lack of tourists was obvious and helped with crowds in the temples and museums. The leaders were full of information and we learnt a lot over the course of this trip. The accommodation and food was overall good. Egypt was great and everything that we expected it to be but Jordan was incredible considered that I knew nothing about it, seeing the country made me wonder why more people don't travel there it's incredible and very clean and safe too. both countries are amazing and the trip was great.
Considering the complexities of Egypt life at the moment we commenced our tour with reserved expectations. However, from the time that we arrived and picked up our tour with our tour leader Ahmed Kamel at Cairo it began a journey that would exceed all travels so far. The Egyptian people are hurting financially and they have the most gentle personalities and are good humoured, polite and willingness to please most tourists.
Our tour was fantastic from start to finish, it was long enough to be able to enjoy this country
Our trip through Egypt was absolutely amazing, never felt unsafe at all and everything was organized by our guide so well
Great value fantastic trip
The trip was fantastic no problems from anywhere.The night train to Luxor was an experience, (good)and the river cruise was unbelievably great
The vendors were a bit over the top but not as bad as we were led to believe, you just said no firmly and they would leave you alone.
The first part of our round the world trip was Egypt and also the best part.
I definately would recomend the trip to anyone, (actually I already have)
Overall trip is superb but be mindful and prepared to tip everywhere and have your hand in your pocket all the time! Egypt Tour in Depth is amazing.
The trip and tours were great however Always seemed to opening wallet for tips, hawkers, etc....
Had a great time and enjoyed every sightseeing,thanks heaps Ahmed our great guide and thank you Peregrine.
Last two days not so good. Would rather have flown to Jordan. Also flown to Luxor not train trip.
Accomodation at Red Sea could be better, we went out for dinner in Cairo on two occasions, to the same place. It would have been nice to have a different experience
The Egypt leg of the tour has just concluded and we have had a great time....Our guide, Ahmed Badr, has been very attentive and caring, managing to sort out any issues that have arisen as we travelled....He is well suited to the Aussie sense of humour and has become a great friend.
Trip was great. You need good walking shoes,cool clothes and a positive attitude. You need a reasonable level of fitness to manage the stairs, walking around large historic sites and getting on and off transport.
I loved just about every minute of it!
So interesting to discover just a little about this country. It went off the tourist trail to get a glimpse of the real Morocco. The activities were varied, the sights amazing and the people sweet and mostly helpful. I recxommend it to anyone who wants a bit of depth to their travels.
Fabulous tour combining imperial cities with the real Morocco of the desert and countryside. Exceptional tour guide made it a memorable experience.
The tour was informative, ata good pace with bioth travel and down time. Excellent facilities, i saw what I wanted to see. Recommend tour.
The best part of out tour was the guides. Everyone of them were professional, informative and chearming. Especially our chief guide Tariq. He did everything possible to see each person had the best possible experience. Our driver was also expert and pleasant.
Egypt very interesting overall, hot. The Cruise was very pleasant. I did feel a little overwhelmed by the street traders in Egypt and at times felt I was being hustled.
Jordan was also very pleasant and interesting, although the climbing was difficult at times. It was cooler than Egypyt and very clean and peaceful.
Magical Morocco-the mosques,the medinas, the markets, the music! The tour, being led by an excellent guide, covered many aspects of the fascinating Moroccan culture, people, history and landscapes which gave you a real understanding and feel for the country.
I found our guide Eman to be an excellent tour leader with genuine passion for her work. It didn't feel as if Eman was a guide but more like one of our group, which made the trip memorable.
Her knowledge of Egypt was first rate and she was always on hand to answer our questions with a smile.
i had always wanted to experience jordan after seeing a documentary about petra some 10+ years ago. from my tour i now know petra is but a small (and fascinating) part of a wonderful country full of interesting and enjoyable places, with welcomong and friendly people. i have been home three days and have spoke of nothing but jordan and will encourage all i can to visit and experience this amazing country
The local leaders were excellent ,knowlegable and good fun. The political situation in Egypt meant fewer tourists ( good ) but more vendors haggling which was confronting.Prepare yourself mentally beforehand for chaos , dust , noise ,appalling traffic and dirt, and then be stunned by the Pyramids and Petra and Wadi Rum .
The quality of the tour depended heavily on the quality of the tour leader. One of the our leaders was exceptional.
Beautiful country, people and food. Very pleased with standards of accommodation. The amount of time spent in each place is just right, with no really long journeys.
the jordan explorer is a great way to see the highlights of what jordan has to offer. this was backed by an excellent guide in magdi, who was very knowledgable in all aspects of life, history and the culture of not only jordan, but how jordan relates to both the ancient and modern worlds. He wanted us to leave with a postive experience of jordan and the spirituality of muslim culture.
the value of the trip was good, in relation to the value of the cost of living and expenses in jordan. i would recommend around 300USD as adequate amount of spending money. the level of accommadation was right, which would suit most people.
Overall jordan is an interesting country steeped in history, a safe country to travel within, with plenty on offer to travellers wanting something out of the ordinary.
Outstanding. Excellent itinerary, hotels and transportation. Or guide could not have been better. We will certainly recommend Peregrine and Mr. Tarek Ibrahim to all our friends who might travel to Egypt.
Thank you.
excellent adventure with knowledgable and enthusiastic guide who was ever helpful. Organisation was faultless
I had no real expectations but was thoroughly blown away by the treasures Egypt has to offer. The people are warm and friendly. There is a lot to see and I could easily do it all again.
We had a wonderful time exploring Morocco with a knowledgeable leader, excellent bus driver and great company in our tour group. Would love to do the trip again.
I really enjoyed meeting the people of Egypt in different settings - even the Souks where I practised my bargaining skills! Everything went very smoothly and when things looked to go a little awry (Egypt being Egypt!)our tour was flexible enough to replace one experience with another one, usually of a unique nature.
The trip was an amazing experience - allowing for an insight into culture as well as all the archaeological sites. The small group approach made it possible to form some genuine friendships.
Classical Egypt had an excellent range of included and optional activities to give travellers a good insight into the culture, the history and the people of Egypt.
Really appreciated the interest Hassaan showed in each person in our tour. He has great personal skills and was most informative about each place we visited.
Felt comfortable on my own and in a group in both Egypt and Jordon. Amazing that there was never a queue anywhere we went. Please conside travelling to either ot these countries, people are very welcoming.
all accomadation was very ecellent hotels were really good and very high standard. we were extremely impressed with ossama our jordain tour guide he was a thorough gentemen nothing was a problem he didnt have any hidden costs like our egyptian tour guide where had a lot of hidden extra cost for which we had not bargain for and added to our budfet . Our jordaisn guide ossama deserves a very high degree of praise from our behalf.
It was a fantastic trip overall and I would recommend to anyone to not hesitate in heading to that part of the world (Egypt, Jordan and Israel) regardless of what you are hearing presently - Jan 2012. Egypt in particular is very safe and with a good tour guide provided, you'll not miss on anything.
Would strongly recommend anyone travelling from as far as North America and Australasia to land perhaps a day or two before the trip starts to you get over the worst of the jet lag, as your mind needs to be fresh for the first days worth of major Egyptian sites.
Accommodation was generally very good across the board, some cases you just have to get out of your first world mentality and accept a few things. Peregrine do explain most of this, so there should be no surprises.
Thoroughly enjoyed myself and luckily had great tour guides and group members to make this holiday one of my best.
This trip was an incredible experience. The cultural difference was stunning, and the insight into the history of both countries was extraordinary.
A very enjoyable trip with good hotels, breakfasts and sight seeing. Very good tour guide who was very informative and helpful.
Most of the trip was very good. should probably spend one more day in jordan ether to allow for a late ferry or an extra day before the plain flight to explore amman.
This tour gave us everything we were hoping for and a lot more.We felt 100% safe at all times and felt as though it was really important to our tour guides that we really got what we wanted plus extra way above our expectations!!!!!!!
We had a great time on our travels through Egypt, Jordan and Israel and would recommend this trip to anyone. We found the people in all countries to be most welcoming and there is so much to see that you are never bored.
My Classical Egypt experience was fantastic as was our leader Hassaan Mostafa. He was probably the best guide I have ever had,knowledgeable of the subject,efficient and caring. He rang me a few times after I had left the group to make sure I was OK. All the arrangements were perfect. I was not so impressed with the Independent Alexandria experience...the hotel had no info about the city,no maps,and the guide who didn't even know my name was with me for less than two hours and was not interested in what I might be doing for the rest of my "three days". But I would certainly do Egypt again and recommend it.
Tour provided an excellent overview of Morocco, its history and culture. Tariq, our tour guide was very informative and selected city guides that added a quality perspective to all the places we visited.
We had a very enjoyable trip to Egypt. The accommodation was of a higher standard than we expected. The food was very good and there was just the right amount of trips and visits. The guide we had Khaled was superb, very informative, very helpful with just the right balance between helping us to do things and letting us do our own thing. He was also excellent at dealing with the overenthusiastic sellers!
This was an excellent trip for our family with children aged 10 and 16. It offers a wide range of experiences and activities to keep everyone happy and interested. We would highly recommend this trip for other families. Our guide Ahmed was more than a guide, he became another member of our family and we will keep in touch with him in the future.
I was amazed by the high quality of the accommodation at each stage of the trip. I must admit that I was expecting a much lower standard but it was always clean, comfortable and even luxurious. Our tour leader worked tirelessly to ensure that we were always safe and well looked after.
The itinerary was very comprehensive covering all the important historic sites and the free time available at each site allowed you to explore other areas and revisit areas of particular interest. The optional extras available with the tour also provided some unique experiences. I particularly enjoyed the dinner at the Nubian village with Omar and his family - very special.
I had always been very interested in coming to Egypt as i loved the history. This trip exceeded all my expectations and all the experiences i had were extraordinary. Every aspect of the trip was very well organised and ran fluently. i cannot wait for the opportunity to return to this wonderful country!
I would like to commend peregrine on the selection of the our tour guide Ahmed Badr. What a find! I am an Australian Travel Agent who has been on many tours and had many guides and Ahmed was absolutely terrific
I would like to commend peregrine on the selection of the our tour guide Ahmed Badr. What a find! I am an Australian Travel Agent who has been on many tours and had many guides and Ahmed was absolutely terrific
I would like to commend peregrine on the selection of the our tour guide Ahmed Badr. What a find! I am an Australian Travel Agent who has been on many tours and had many guides and Ahmed was absolutely terrific
We went to see the rocks that reflect the grand civilizations of the Middle East – the majestic, pyramids of Giza, the magnificent tombs of Petra, the masterfully formed walls and gates of Jerusalem’s Old City, and the endless array of rock formed temples, churches, and mosques that serve as the foundations for three of the world’s great religions. Yet, while we stood in awe of the accomplishments of the ancients, our hearts were captured by the struggles of the region’s people and reflected in a different set of rocks today -- the rocks thrown by demonstrators at riot-gear clad soldiers in Tahrir Square; the boulders bulldozed unto the driveway of a Palestinian Christian farmer to keep him from reaching the surrounding Israel Settlements; the piles of concrete from yet another demolished Bedouin village; and the newly poured, rebar reinforced, concrete walls separating Palestinians in the West Bank from those in Israel in the name of security.
What a impression Egypt made, the hustle,the people,the food,some early mornings,all welcoming,felt safe,so pleased I went.Jordan amazing,different,lots to experience.This is a trip thats is active,on occasions relaxing,however memorable.
Our trip was amazing, and the information provided was excellent. I have two comments; it may have ended up being more expensive than we planned because of all the added incredible experiences we had. I suggest you advise people to have an additional budget amount in mind before they sign up, kind of an informal way of not being surprised afterwards. Also, toilets for women are a definate problem in Egypt, and the tour leader should be very very aware of where a usable toilet can be found in all locations. Lastly, the street vendors are stunningly aggressive, and the Egyptian tourist bureau needs to rein them in or risk loosing tons of potential sales to westerners who do not appreciate the aggravation of fending these people off. I would have bought alot more trinkets if they had just let me alone for five minutes.
Trip met expectations.
This is an excellent Egypt trip for families, taking in most of the important sights. Having a local guide to take us through the whole trip was invaluable, we have travelled extensively overseas but would have found it differcult/less useful without a good local guide in Egypt.
Great trip but felt Israel part too rushed.
The itinerary was very well organised and followed a thoughtful process. The trip flowed with ease as a result of Ahmed's skills and experience as a tour leader.
PGNA Tour was a comprehensive coverage of Egyptian history in time allotted. The 7 day cruise allowed for some unwinding from busy schedule. In all a very pleasant trip.
Tour guides were exceptional with there knowledge and fun and easy to talk too and explained things well.
We had an amazing time, excellent accommodation, food, tours, tour guide and company. Would highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to visit Egypt.
