Da Vinci, Nile Cruises, Egypt

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" Da Vinci Nile Cruise Brilliant "

Submitted By: smartieclarky
Just got back from a cruise on the M.S. Da Vinci with African Safari Club. We had a wonderfull time. The boat was clean, the food was good if a little repetative, the included tours brilliant and the weather fantastic.
There was the odd case of... read more

Advice: Brilliant

Activities: Pyramids and Valley of the Kings

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  • User Rating:
    9 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Oct 2009
  • Board Basis:Full Board
  • Tour Operator:Travel councellors

" Beat all expectations "

Submitted By: abrookman1987
My boyfriend (26) and I (22) arrived back yesterday from the Da Vinci and I wish I was back there. Despite what you may have read I did not hear of a single case of stomach trouble! Food was tasty if a little repeatitive but as it was three courses... read more

Advice: the best way to see egypts sites

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  • User Rating:
    9 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Sep 2009
  • Board Basis:Full Board
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Wonderful - but a few tips "

Submitted By: Trainer Team
Just returned from a holiday on M.S. Da Vinci had a wonderful time, very hectic the holiday was packed with excersions that where interesting and fun, although had some very early starts, our tour guide Manel (the whislers group) was knowledgable,and... read more

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  • User Rating:
    9 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
  • Board Basis:Full Board
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Horrible "

Submitted By: mnanton
Travelled on the Da Vinci between the 22.6.09-29.06.09. The majority of people became ill throughout the trip and after complaining to African Sarifari Club they are not taking any liability for the fact the both my husband and I had food poisoning... read more

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
  • Board Basis:Full Board
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Fist class "

Submitted By: Steve Howard
Just had a first class holiday aboard this clean and friendly boat, the food and staff were first class, we never had one case of illness on board all week, all ice and food were washed or made from bottled water.
All trips well worth the effort... read more

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  • User Rating:
    5 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
  • Board Basis:Full Board
  • Tour Operator:African Safaris

" A week on the Nile aboard the M/S Da Vinci "

Submitted By: neilfox
We have just returned from a week on the Nile sailing on the M/S Da Vinci. What a fantasic week. The boat was better than we could have expected, the cabins and public areas were spotless. Our guide Waleed was exceptional,making the trips come alive... read more

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
  • Board Basis:Full Board
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Nile Cruise on MS Da Vinci "

Submitted By: sharonandstuart
I have just returned from a fantastic week away on the MS Da Vinci sailing on the river nile stopping at several locations along the way to see the sights.
The boat was extremely clean, our towels and cabins were changed and cleaned twice a day,... read more

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  • User Rating:
    9 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
  • Board Basis:Full Board
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Terrible food "

Submitted By: food poisoned
I am still suffering from the after effects of extreme stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhoea and headaches. The staff on board ignored the plight of many passengers on the trip saying that it was caused by heat-stroke. They were just trying to shift the... read more

Advice: Expect to spend a great deal of your holiday in your toilet on Da Vinci.

Activities: Optional trip to Cairo was very overpriced.

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  • User Rating:
    5 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
  • Board Basis:Full Board
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" amazing holiday "

Submitted By: williamses
It's only a few days since our return from Egypt and are thrilled to be showing family and friends some of the hundreds of photographs taken both from on board the Da Vinci and from the many wonderful places visited on the trips.
We were very... read more

Advice: An experience not to be missed

Activities: Valley of the Kings and Camel Ride

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  • User Rating:
    8 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
  • Board Basis:Full Board
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Fantastic - best holiday ever "

Submitted By: Berlin
As a single traveller I had been thinking about doing this cruise with African Safari Club for the past year but the single cabins were always booked up in advance, and the single supplement for a twin room (extra 30%) always made it too expensive for... read more

Advice: It

Activities: Valley of the Kings, Karnac Temple, Souks in Aswan and Luxor

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:May 2009
  • Board Basis:Full Board
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Fantastic cruise "

Submitted By: montycake
We spent a great week on the Da Vinci in May. All the staff were friendly and helpful; the restaurant manager introduced himself to my (diabetic) husband on the first night to basically say nothing was too much trouble.
Cabins were clean and... read more

Advice: Excellent value for money

Activities: Abu Simbel, temples, seeing real life along the Nile

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:May 2009
  • Board Basis:Full Board
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" fantastic holiday "

Submitted By: GiilA
Fantastic holiday organized by African Safari club. Comfy, clean cruise ship, helpful pleasant staff, good catering (also catering for my gluten-free diet), wonderful excursions. Everything was brilliantly organized - many people going to many... read more

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  • User Rating:
    9 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Apr 2009
  • Board Basis:Full Board
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" good, enjoyable holiday "

Submitted By: s&clongs
My son & I, enjoyed a week sailing on the Da Vinci up the Nile. The food was good,with some choice & much better than I had experianced before in Eygpt. The staff were helpful & pleasent.
We were in the lower cabins, which were a bit... read more

Advice: good overall

Activities: Cairo & ablesimble

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  • User Rating:
    8 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Mar 2009
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:African Safari Club

" Nile Cruise experience (never to be repeated) "

Submitted By: lindamurfet@hotmail.co.uk
My husband and I visited Egypt on a Nile Cruise for one week starting the 9th February 2009.
Within the first few days people were dropping like flies with a bug (I know this is to be expected on a Nile Cruise) but it did seem rather extreme. To... read more

Advice: No

Activities: No comment

Good for: City Breaks 

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  • User Rating:
    5 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Feb 2009
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:African Safari

" Go with open eyes "

Submitted By: Cancord27
I am just back from a very enjoyable week with African Safari Club (ASC) on the M/S Da Vinci (2-9 Feb 2009). Anyone going should however know what they are letting themselves in for and I hope the following helps (just as the previous reviews helped... read more

Advice: A Nile cruise is fabulous - but you get what you pay for. Pay more if you want real luxury.

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  • User Rating:
    6 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Feb 2009
  • Board Basis:Full Board
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently
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