Avril,
once again, I want to thank you for all the work you did on our
trip. I
greatly appreciate your quick responses whenever I had a
question. You
have put together a nice team and I know you will have continued
success.
************
Leslie
Hayward and Partner – Manitoba, Canada to Atlantic Canada – Oct 2003
We
had a wonderful trip. The Maritimes are beautiful and seeing
everything
by bus was a great way to do it. Everything went very
smoothly, No
delays caused by Hurricane Juan. It was really a fantastic
holiday.
Thank you for all your help.
************
Vino
and Brother – USA and India to Egypt – Oct 2003
The trip was very good and Khaled went out of his way to make it a
memorable
one by exceeding our expectations always. Thank you for all the
arrangements.
We enjoyed our trip to Egypt due to the good arrangements that were
done by you
and Khaled. Hope to do more tours through A-Z, next time more closer to
your home
Canada.
************
Marla
– USA to Egypt/Tunisia/Morocco – Oct 2003
I
had a great time and thanks for planning everything.
************
Mr
and Mrs Bill Sillanpaa – Canada to Egypt – Sept 2003
Egypt
is great. We really enjoyed it and want to
return. Aside from
missing the Tomb of Neferititi the tour was great.
************
Anirudh
Maharaj and Partner – Trinidad & Tobago to Egypt – Sept 2003
We
had a delightful time in Egypt. Am about to go to Mexico for a week.
will
provide more details about the trip when I return.
************
Mr
and Mrs Chuck Meyers – USA to Spain/Portugal/Morocco – Sept 2003
We
had a good trip, the weather cooperated for the entire time. Thanks
again
************
Lucinda
Gilde and Partner – USA to Nova Scotia – Sept 2003
We're
back and had a wonderful time. At first I thought that 10 days
would be
too much time but it was not enough! The area is incredibly
beautiful and
the people are so friendly. We definitely want to come
back. Thank
you for planning this vacation. We enjoyed all the hotels/inns
along the
way. You did a great job in picking the places. Also, the concert
(Celtic
Women) was fantastic. We also got to see Jennifer Roland at the
Louisburg
Playhouse (she's excellent)! Thanks again
************
Hans
Strohmer and Partner – USA to Morocco – Sept 2003
We
are still in Europe. The trip to Morocco went well. Thank you for all
your
help.
************
Esther
Chung – Calgary, Canada to Ontario & Quebec – Sept 2003
I enjoy the trip very much, everything is good, thanks.
************
Glenn
Susser & Partner – USA to Nova Scotia – Sept 2003
We
had a great time and were blessed with great weather. We drove
around a
lot and took several hikes. The scenery was super and everyone
was very
friendly. I highly recommend Anton's in Wolfville and Piper's Landing
just
outside Pictou. Pictou Lodge & Auberge Giselle were both very
lovely.
All in all, we had a fantastic time. Thanks for
everything. Suffice to say we had a fantastic time.
************
Nicola
King & Partner – UK to Spain/Portugal & Morocco – Oct 2003
The
trip went really well, thank you. Our tour director, Graham Lye was
excellent,
as were both of our drivers. We need a holiday now to relax, it
certainly was
'full on', but thoroughly enjoyable. Many thanks.
************
Jenny
Essery & Family - Manitoba, Canada to Nova Scotia – Sept 2003
It
was a good holiday - long days though trying to cram in as much as we
could in
4 days was a lot. Next year we will take a few weeks to see
everything. Thanks again for your help.
************
Anne
& Anisa Daud – Canada to Egypt – Sept 2003
Very
good holiday. We didn't get chance to complete the survey before
leaving
Cairo so will do so in the next day or so and mail it to
you.
************
Steve
Vazopolos & Partner - USA to Greece/Egypt – Sept 2003
On
the whole the tour was very good with the 4 day Nile cruise being
the highlight. In Egypt your agency did a good job for
us. We
had a good time.
************
Linda
Monroe & Partner – USA to Greece & Island Cruise – Sept 2003
We
had a great time. Everything we saw was wonderful and exciting to see
places
that I had only seen on the television. It was truly a wonderful
and
awesome experience.
Everyone
was pleasant and very cordial. We had a great tour agent from
Cosmos. He not only told us about the sites, we learned a little
more
about Greece and its people. The bus tour was great, we had some
exciting
moments especially when we thought the driver could not get through the
very
narrow streets. The Aegean ship cruise was excellent. The Royal
Olympic
was extraordinary. The food was great. The people and crew
were excellent too. I would take a cruise with them any
time.
I could go on. Thank you again for all of your help and assistance in
making
our trip a memorable one.
************
Ed
& Marge Cleveland – USA to Nova Scotia – Aug 2003
Every
thing was just great. The weather was just right, only rained
when we
were on the bus or in the hotel. Our tour guide, Debbie was
wonderful and
we would go on any tour that she was guiding.
************
Sue
Cassidy & Family – USA to Nova Scotia – Aug 2003
The
trip was great! We probably did a little too much driving. The Gowrie
House was
fantastic. The Fisherman's Daughter was just as great. We could have
spent
several more days. All and all, a good time was had. Thanks
************
Ray
& Joyce Majorowicz – USA to Quebec – Aug 2003
Lots
of photos to show the good time we had. It was nice to have every
thing
planned so well. We took off one day and just went
sight-seeing and
it was good to just see
what
the country was like. We do appreciate your help. Thanks
again.
************
Marsha
& Gary Simpson – USA to Nova Scotia – Aug 2003
We
enjoyed our trip very much - thank you for arranging it for us.
We went
on two whale trips both with Mariner Cruises. Recommending Mariner
Cruises
would almost guarantee a great whale trip. There is also a hotel
on Brier
Island - Brier Island Lodge to stay at instead of driving back to Digby
each
night. Again thanks for doing the scheduling for us.
************
Jennifer
Williams & Partner – Ontario, Canada to Nova Scotia – Aug 2003
The
trip was lovely and all the accommodations were very nice. The Auberge
Giselle
was by far the loveliest room. Everyone we met in Nova Scotia was both
welcoming and pleasant.
************
Susan
Ford & Partner – USA to Egypt – Aug 2003
Our
Egypt trip was everything we hoped for and much more. Abu Simbul
and
Philae were dazzling, as much for the fact that they were moved as for
their
inherent grandeur. The temples along the Nile certainly gave us
an
appreciation of the civilization that constructed them. And the
pyramids their
architectural splendor and their mystery were simply awesome. We
thoroughly
enjoyed the Nile River Cruise and the two days at Hurghada on the Red
Sea were
just what we needed to relax after 10 days on the go.
We found A-Z Tours after a web
search and it appealed to us because it included
excursions that were optional on other tours, yet the price was still
very
reasonable. I confess to being a little apprehensive at dealing almost
exclusively via email, but Avril, your prompt and complete responses to
our
questions eased my fears. The “small group” idea was particularly
enticing, but imagine our surprise when we found that we were the only
two
people on the tour. What a luxury!
All the arrangements went off
without a hitch, from being met at the
airport in Cairo and swept rapidly through immigration and to our
hotel,
through all of our subsequent travels until we were ushered through
airport
check in upon departure. Our hotels were all top notch and we
especially
enjoyed the swimming pools at the resorts in Giza and Hurghada!
We were extremely fortunate in
our Cairo guide. He not only gave us a
great deal of insight into ancient Egypt, but he talked with us at
length about
modern Egypt. Our discussions about similarities and differences
in our
two cultures were among the highlights of our trip. He realized
that we
were as interested in modern Egypt as we were in ancient . Egypt and he
went
out of his way to include some pertinent extras in our trip, including
coffee
at a village café where we were offered fresh grapes by men at a
neighboring
table, a night walking around downtown Cairo, and a ride on the Cairo
metro. He even made us a couple of CDs of Egyptian music. We had
a super
trip. Thanks so much.
************
Stewart
& Teresa Stephen – New Zealand for USA Music Tour – Aug 2003
Really
enjoyed the Cosmos tour through Nashville etc. Had a very good tour
leader and
a good bunch of people. We are going to contact Cosmos as our
local town, Gore, claims to be NZ's home of Country music.
Once
again thank you for your excellent
service.
************
Mushtaq
and Family – Canada to Egypt – Aug 2003
The
trip was enjoyable but very hectic. The guides were very nice and we
enjoyed
their 1 on 1 attention that they were able to give us. You have 2 good
people
there for sure. We were especially thankful for getting us superb
balcony views
of the Nile from our hotels in Aswan & Luxor. On the night
before our
return to Canada, they got us a Pyramid view room. I asked for some
CD/DVD’s on
those places and our guide duly obliged...which was nice of him.
I would say that this whole Egypt trip requires a minimum of 2 wks. But
yes it
WAS enjoyable and we did get to video tape (camcorder) most of the
places so
that now we can look back on it and show to friends & family. I
have some
friends already asking about our Egypt tour.
************
Dozie
Ogbuefi (Parents) – USA to Florida – July 2003
My
parents enjoyed the trip to Florida. They are looking forward to having
a
similar type of escorted tour next summer in the west coast of America.
Thank
you for all your help in making the trip possible.
************
Dayle
Harding – USA to Egypt – June 2003
I
was amazed at how well the contacts were made to meet me at the many
places I stayed, the train stations etc. - quite a work of art to
organize everything so efficiently. And my guides were all superb,
thanks for your efficient work in organizing everything for me in such
a short time. It has been pleasant working with you and your agency.
************
Xia
Wang & Partner – USA to Egypt – June 2003
Stephanie
and I were very pleased with the entire package! The tour guides were
very
knowledgeable. Everything was on time as planned. We were very happy
and
satisfied with the hotels. I highly recommend Desert Rose Hurghada to
everyone.
The staff there were pleasant and the whole place was just like a
fantasy.
That place is simply beyond words... I want to go back
again...Thanks
again for your help. It was one of the best 15 days we had.
************
Margaret
Schoolfield & Partner – USA to Egypt – May 2003
The
trip was absolutely wonderful; from the moment I arrived at Cairo
airport to
the sad moment that I left. Egypt was everything I've ever imagined and
so much
more. Apart from the pyramids and temples, etc., the food was good, the
people
invariably friendly and welcoming, and even the bathrooms were clean.
The so
called 4 star hotel actually put me in a huge suite!
I
do want you to know that the A-Z Travel staff went out of their way to
make
sure that we had everything we wanted. They were all efficient and
friendly,
but I want to especially praise the Guide. As well as being an
excellent
tour guide during the seven days he spent with us; he was an
interesting
teacher, an enjoyable traveling companion, and when I felt poorly for a
day, he
was very concerned and kind.
Please
feel free to post any part of this e-mail on you web site as a
testimonial. If
any potential client wants to call me you may give them my
number. I'm
also in the phone book. I've already given your info to one person at
work, and
several others have wistfully stated that they've always wanted to
visit Egypt.
I'll contact you in a couple of years for a repeat visit!
************
Pat
Alfonsi and Daughter – USA to Egypt – May 2003
Trip
was excellent. We feel we had an ultimate adventure. We loved our tour
guide.
He was the most flexible, knowledgeable, terrific person. He 's an
extraordinary, conscientious young man. We really appreciated him. He
referred
to me as "Isis." I guess I always knew I was a goddess.
We liked the room at the Middle East Hotel. It was a large suite, and
quite
comfortable. Same thing with the Bella Vista in Hurghada. Lovely
property, nice food, great pool. The Novotel in Luxor - their grounds
and pool
are lovely.
We thank you very much for upgrading us to Lady Sophia cruise ship. It
was
wonderful. Cabin stewards were just wonderful. All in all, this was the
adventure and trip I had hoped for, and loved learning about, and
exploring
ancient Egypt.
************
Derek
Harrigan & Partner – Ontario, Canada to Egypt – May 2003
We
enjoyed every minute of our vacation. It was definitely a trip
that we'll
never forget! Hotel accommodations, the tour guides, and all the
sites
were wonderful. Thank you so much for arranging everything
for
us. And thanks to the whole A-Z Tours team in Egypt, who made our
trip an experience of a lifetime. We especially enjoyed
our
time with our tour guides. Their knowledge and hospitality
could not
be beat. As well, everyone we met in Egypt was so friendly and
accommodating, it would have been impossible to not have a good time.
************
Marianne
Kemp & Jamie Baker – Australia to Egypt – April 2003
Thank
you the trip was amazing I really enjoyed it. Our guide was fantastic
it was
good to have the same guide with us at all times. We had a great driver
and the
happy smiling face at the airport was heaven. You have a very good
business and
we had a wonderful time. We will certainly use your company again for
further
trips. Thanks for everything you did to make it a great trip
************
Alexandra
and Christophe – France to Egypt – April 2003
We found that the tour was really, really great. The organization
was
perfect, and we are very impressed with the manner in which you set
everything
up. We felt very well "taken care of" and really appreciated
everything. We are very happy that we chose A-Z for our tour, as it
took all
the hassle out of traveling and enabled us to fully concentrate on
discovering
a new country and culture and having fun!
The airport pickup and drop-off is great. Your Agent took care of
everything with lightning speed, even filling out the immigration form
from
us. No stress, no questions to ask, nothing to figure out -.great!
************
Andrew
Hooks and Family – Nigeria to Italy – April 2003
Everything
went very smoothly...well-organised and good people on the ground
there. Well
done.
************
Neil
Dalmas & Partner – Egypt – March 2003
Thank you for helping make my lifelong dream of going to both
Greece and
Egypt possible. It was wonderful, marvelous and like a dream!
You certainly had your work cut out for you with the two of us as
clients. Jeannine and I both work in the hotel industry in Las
Vegas and
had to work many, many hours in advance to prepare for us to be able to
leave
our responsibilities for 18 days. I know it was a challenge
getting
everything ready for us in such a short amount of time. Thank you
for all
your extra efforts on our behalf.
Greece
was wonderful and the accommodations very good. Our island
cruise and bus tour were very nice and well planned. Egypt was truly
the best
part of the trip! The agent was efficient, professional and
represented
you very well.
After traveling to Luxor by sleeper train, we arrived to join our
cruise at
5:30 AM. The Luxor travel rep was friendly. In Aswan we also
certainly
had a diligent escort called Noor, who was professional and charming
and represented
the companies well.
Everything else was just wonderful. The hotel in Cairo was
splendid and
our tour guide very good. The cruise was fabulous and the ship
very
nice. The agent was highly efficient in coordinating our
transfers and
letting us know what to do at every step of the way. We thought our
last night
in Athens would be at a very inexpensive motel at the airport. We
were
very, very surprised and impressed with the luxury of the
Sofitel. Thank
you!
I have already recommended your services to all of my friends and feel
that you
provide a complete package that is well worth the money! Thanks again
and I
will contact you again in the near future.
*************
Greg
& Jodi Anderson – USA to Egypt – March 2003
Let me just start by saying Wow! Egypt is everything we
hoped it
would be and more. We could not possibly had a better time.
We had
an excellent guide in every way. He was very good about laying
out our
schedule to us in advance so that if there were any questions or
other things
we wanted to do he had time to take care of it. His knowledge of
the
sites was super. All of the guides we had were very
good but
one guide stood out from the rest. The guide from the boat
was
wonderful.
Let me stress once again we had and excellent time and speak very
highly of
Egypt and A-Z Tours. We will definitely recommend you to family
and
friends. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable vacation.
**************
Mr
and Mrs Ralph Bennett - UK to Egypt - Feb 2003
Thank
you. We were just showing off our pictures. It was a great trip. One
that kind
of changes how you view your world and life. Thanks.
**************
Aparna,
Mahesh and Sahaj - SFO, US to Egypt - Feb 2003
First of all, thank you for the wonderful guided tour you and your team
put
together when we were in Egpyt. It was serendipity that I chose you as
our tour
guide for the trip, since I simply got you off the internet, but now
the only
tour company I can strongly recommend to my friends and collegaues
here, is A-Z
tours. Do let me know if you want me to give you some testimonial, will
be more
than happy to do so. Cant forget Khalid's hospitality too on the last
day. .
Mahesh and I would love to meet up with you again.
**************
Jeanette
Groth - US to Scandinavia - Jan 2003
Our travel with your arrangements was so wonderful. Right now we are
thinking
of doing a safari to Botswana in June. Our trip to Scandinavia was a
dream!!!
We still talk about the fun we had. If you need a recomendation for
anyone we'd
be glad to vouch for your expert service.
**************
Teng
Thin Po and Wife - Malaysia to Egypt - Feb 2003
Egypt was beautiful. We truly enjoyed ourselves. I had been to many
countries
and Egypt ranked as one of the most beautiful. Below are some of my
comments.
The sight of the Pyramids at Giza and the Sphinx on our first day was
awesome.
We had seen many documentaries and read a lot about them but to really
be there
to see them is an incredible experience. Khaled and Mohammed were very
good
companions. The next day at Abu Simbel is another unforgettable
experience. In
fact, this is the monument that I wanted to see most in Egypt and we
were not
let down. Karnak Temple is another magnificent monument that took our
breath
away. Overall, we had a real good time. The guides were good and
knowledgeable.
Thanks for everything and please send our regards to Khaled, Mohammed,
Zain,
Saeed and everyone else.
**************
Dave
Galligan and Family - UK to Egypt - Feb 2003
Our trip to Egypt was wonderful. Meeting Khaled, with his knowledge of
Cairo
made it a high light.
**************
Philip
and Lyn Hall - UK to Egypt - Feb 2003
We had the best holiday ever! Being the only ones that week also added
to the
pleasure. I have to admit I was very wary @ first, having nothing
tangible
about our holiday other than a few emails. Booking flights, HOPING
someone
would be @ the other end, however I am delighted my "doubting Thomas"
thoughts were totally unwarranted & we had the most superb holiday.
We
saw so much in such a short time yet there was still time to relax
&
unwind. The 2 hotels with their superb views of the Nile (&
pyramids smog
permitting) were breathe taking. After we saw the Giza pyramids &
sphinx we
thought that was the highlight of our holiday, even though it was on
our first
day in Egypt & thought well that was it, but time after time other
things
equalled it & for the life of us we couldn't single out any of the
great
places we visited as THE highlight of our holiday, however, it would be
fair to
say the one thing that is captured in our memory was the horse ride
along the
banks of the river Nile with fine views of Luxor Temple on the other
side. You
can travel by 'plane, train & automobile as they say & dash
here &
there, but to have time relaxing, just to meander through the
countryside see
how the locals live then it opening up onto the river Nile was really
special.
I do hasten to add it was the first time I had been on horse back so
this is no
keen equestrian waxing lyrical!
The way the week was organised was great & to readjust the week
when I
failed to report for duty on Monday was much appreciated & don't
feel we
missed much as a consequence. The knowledgeable guides, Khaled &
Ahmed made
the tour much more interesting & gave us a much better
understanding &
appreciation of what we were seeing. Our gopher Mohammed & the
drivers were
also great. Every one treated us as individuals rather than just
another an
coach load of sheep being herded here & there (I know it would have
been
difficult to herd us like sheep when there was only 2 of us but you
know what I
mean).
We have 15 rolls of film we are eagerly waiting to see & put in an
album
before we forget what was where, but we'll never forget this holiday.
If you
even need a reference then we would be only too pleased to give one.
Many
thanks to you both for a brilliant time, it was great meeting you &
if you
are ever in our neck of the woods then let us know as we'd love to meet
up with
you again. Our best regards & hope you firm goes from strength to
strength.
**************
Firdaus
and Jennifer Bhathena - Hong Kong to Egypt - Jan 2003
The trip to Egypt was absolutely, positively amazing. Jennifer and I
have a
deep loving for the country and its people now. Your guides: Hala,
Mohammed,
(Luxor: Hassan, Raymond, Ahmed) were all professional and full of
knowledge. We
were a demanding group and the guides were there to deliver. No, I have
not
forgotten Khaled who stands in a group of his own. Very accommodating,
flexible, professional always thinking steps ahead.
Your Company, A-Z Tours get my highest award. Jennifer and I travel
frequent
and we have not encountered a tour company as masterful as yours. Hats
off to
you! And best of all, your from NS. If you need some testimonials for
your web
page, let me know. Jennifer is a much better descriptive writer. Thanks
again
for everything and we will do business again!
***************
Alexander
Scott - Australia to Egypt - Jan 2003
The trip was excellent. The excellent guides who adapted the tour meant
that I
could fully appreciate the various sites visited. The organizers within
Aswan
were very helpful and appreciable. The guides in Luxor and Cairo were
excellent
with very high levels of knowledge as well as English skills. The time
allocated for some parts could be reviewed with some days being
combined. The
accommodation was excellent but the food was variable.
**************
Keith
Morris - GSI Bahamas Cruise - Jan 2003
We had a great time. Didn't much like the Miami weather but the cruise
line was
just absolutely super. Our first cruise and we would definitely choose
them
again. Continental Airlines was great. Thank you for all you help.
***************
Ian
McIntosh - Trip to Egypt - Feb 2003
We had a memorable trip to Egypt, with many highlights. The Sherry Boat
with
Saad as a guide was fantastic - and we loved that view from the
Cairotel. Lots
of pleasant memories - great place.
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Kathy Q - USA to Egypt -
Feb 2003
I did enjoy our trip and
Khaled, Asruf, Mohammad, and Abdula (all probably mispelled!!) were
great
guides. I commend them all. Doing a trip like this in a small group was
wonderful.Take care. It was a grand adventure for me.
