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MS Antares Cruise Review to River Cruises - Egypt/Africa

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Reviews: 3
Helpful Votes: 82

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5
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MS Antares

11 Night Pharaohs & Pyramids (Cairo Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 06, 2023

Ship: MS Antares

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 210

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 11 months ago

Review summary

I was very nervous about going to the Middle East given the war in Israel. I was pleasantly surprised at the high level of security that we encountered on this trip. There was a tourist police escort for the bus and a police officer on board with us. I felt safe on the trip. The Egyptologists that Viking has for the entire river tour was so beneficial. The level of knowledge they have and want to share about the sites was wonderful. The other benefit is you got to know the guide and vice versa. It was a real benefit to have the continuity of an educated specialist in Egypt history. This way you always got new information and not repetitive due to changing tour guides.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
We were on the older Viking ship that had the large guest rooms. The space was nice, but the floors were squeaky. The bar was designed in very dark wood and not much lighting.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Room was very well maintained by the friendly staff. Spacious, but squeaky floors. Hard to walk to the restroom at night without waking your spouse.

Ship tip

Large rooms and extremely friendly staff wanting to exceed your expectations.

Ports of call

Luxor, Egypt

5 out of 5

QENA, EGYPT

5 out of 5

ESNA, EGYPT

5 out of 5

Aswan, Egypt

5 out of 5

Edfu, Egypt

5 out of 5

End Of Vacation

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
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