A&K seemed very focused on making sure we were well looked after, making sure we were first in line for things. The trip organization and coordination was about as good as I could’ve hoped for. The Egyptologists were all very knowledgeable and friendly. The drivers were all very good and professional.
The itinerary worked very well, but if I were to do it again, I would change a few minor things. The pace of the trip was pretty good. but a free day to lounge about the Winter Palace would’ve been great. Also, I see little value, personally, in the Nile Cruise. The evening shows are a garish mockery of the culture, the rooms are tight and you are stuck to doing what the boat does. I’d’ve rather driven from Aswan to Luxor, with the same 2 stops at Kom Ombo and Edfu.
The added day in Luxor for Dendera and Abydos was well worth it, fabulous temples a little off the beaten path so a bit less crowded.
The surprise highlight, mostly because we loved the young lady who guided us, was the food tour in Cairo. Not only was the tour excellent, she was an exceptional woman who we all took to very quickly.
In general, hotel breakfasts are hotel breakfasts, but when lunch was included, it was usually at an interesting little spot you’d likely not find on your own. Dinners were mostly on our own, and most hotel suppers were below average.
While crazy expensive and certainly not for everyone, the tour of the GEM was fantastic. I will never be able to examine sarcophagi and other artifacts that are fresh discoveries, having never been displayed, within inches… and no glass. The wood restoration/preservation lab, and all the properly behind the scenes stuff was truly exceptional.
Overall a nearly perfect trip, despite the few hindsight changes I might make if doing it again, it has been one of our best.

Jason, Jenny, and Emily - Dover Centre, ON