Testimonials

Returned from this adventure unscathed.
This tour delivered far more than I expected. Right from the minute we stepped off of the plane we were greeted by an exceptional Blue Sky representative. They had all of our names, helped us with luggage and clearly explained what we would be doing every step of the way.
Airport transports were easy. Hotel accommodations were excellent. Daily agendas were well planned. We had daily surprises when it came to our tours (in a fun way). The staff on the cruise went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and all of our needs were met. We celebrated a birthday while on board. The cruise staff chefs prepared an excellent cake AND sang danced and played instruments to acknowledge this birthday. It was so wonderful the birthday girl cried with delight! I have only one negative comment. Drinks on board were not very good.
The Egyptologist was excellent. Rehab in Cairo And Yaser for the seven day tour, very knowledgeable and were passionate about their jobs.
Prior to deciding on this tour I was unsure about our safety. Most important was how very safe we were. At no time did I ever feel the least bit threatened. Safe safe and more safe. If a person is worried about going 'don't be'! There is nothing to worry about. The BlueSky representatives ensured we were in good hands. They were with us every single step of the tour.
One of the most exceptional guides was Ashraf Roma. He treated us as if we were family. He met our every needs. If there was something we needed, he helped. If we purchased goods in the market, he made sure the price we paid was fair. Kept us cool from the sun. If there was a special request he helped out from ATM access to the Pharmacy. This gentleman is an asset to this company.
We ended our tour at the Marriott at the Red Sea. What an excellent way to end our journey. Refreshing and relaxing.
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We had a wonderful time! Rhenata our contact in Greece made us feel very welcome also. In fact, we are really grateful we were so well taken care of.
Our flight from the US to Copenhagen was delayed due to problems with TSA (35 passengers had problems getting through TSA was so backed up), so our checked bag didn't make it on the connecting flight with us & it took me a few minutes to track it down with the airport staff. You guys actually called me to make sure everything was ok, because our pickup ride called you guys. We were relieved that the cab didn't leave us & Rhenata was still at the hotel & calling us as well to check on us & greet us. We did get the bag back before we left Athens thankfully. It was a relief knowing that we weren't alone while we were being introduced & getting to know Greece.
The hotels you guys gave us were very lovely & bug free as requested haha. Our favorite was the Alexandra hotel in Santorini but the restaurant connected to the Vanilla hotel was wonderful! We made a few friends :). Vanilla was also in a good location right next to the bus stop & some breakfast spots. The cab pick ups were very nice & right on time. Ferry's were as well & it's very amusing how they pick people up. They have the driving down to an art haha.
We both felt very well taken care of during our stay in Greece with Hetco & travel discounters! Money well spent!

I used Travel Discounters out of Canada and I got 11 nights including a 7 night Nile cruise, all meals, upgraded drinks package, r/t flights from California, two of the best guides ever, Rehab in Cairo and Walid on the cruise, camel ride with pictures at the great pyramids, hot air balloon over Luxor and all sight seeing with transportation plus so much more.
It was the trip of a lifetime! The package was Spectacular Egypt which took us from Cairo to Alexandria and down to Abu Simbel. The Egyptians were so gracious and friendly. Egypt is very safe but the vendors were aggressive.

We would recommend Blue Sky as a tour provider in a heartbeat.
Right from the beginning, with our initial contact with Alec at Travel Discounters, our trip was a most enjoyable experience. We were treated with the same care and consideration by Blue Sky representatives upon landing in Cairo by Abdul 1, and then by Kareem and Walid, during our cruise. There were another helpful handful of Blue Sky representatives involved, as we spent some time in Cairo and Hurghada.
Not much more to say, as it would only be redundant. EXCELLENT!!

I was in Egypt on a riverboat cruise at the time of the announcement of the international airport closure and I want to commend you, Akhil, and your team including Blue Sky, especially Kareem, for the excellent service and caring approach in arranging for an early departure for me. It is so much appreciated and really alleviated my stress to know that I had your help and support.
Even though I missed a few days of my trip it was a wonderful adventure filled with breathtaking sights and friendly, helpful people.

The trip was amazing! The lodges, food, people and guides were exceptional. No bad experiences at all, except I checked my luggage on the trip back from Zanzibar-Nairobi-Paris-Montreal and it got lost, but even that has not upset me, I enjoyed Africa so much!
Many thanks for all your help.

We are a group of twenty-one travelers, mostly from Canada. We embarked on our journey to Egypt, Jordan, and Israel at the end of February. We booked our tour more than six months in advance through our travel consultant Mo with Travel Discounters in Toronto.
Our first day on the ground in Egypt was simply amazing, seeing the Pyramids at Giza with our own eyes. Breathtaking! The staff on the ground in Egypt with Blue Sky Travel were top-notch, ensuring we were met at the airport, transported to our hotels; arranging a safe and comfortable journey through the land of the Pharaohs.
The highlight of the trip, bar none, was the five-day cruise of the Nile River. While the rooms were not up to our expectations, the excellent service from the cruise staff and wonderful vegetarian meals they served us more than compensated for the slight disappointment in accommodation.
Our next stop was in Jordan, where again our tour guide and bus driver with Bridge Travel did their best to offer us honest insight into the history of the country, its people and historic sights such as Mount Nebo and Petra; and make us feel safe, comfortable and well taken care of.
The same can be said of our tour-guide and driver in Israel. We spent the majority of our time visiting sites of great importance to the Christian faith in the city of Jerusalem, while also seeing the Wailing Wall. We also visited the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem and the Mount of Temptation at Jericho, in the Palestinian Territories. We were disappointed with our accommodations in Jerusalem, though we appreciate that staff of Bridge Travel and the National Hotel did their level best to address our concerns and try to rectify issues with our rooms.
Unfortunately, another challenge for our group was that many were strict vegetarians, and some of the places we ate in Jordan and Israel did not satisfy our requirements. Again, Bridge Travel did hear our concerns and did their best to address the situation on the go, as did our travel consultant in Canada, Mo.
Our final stop was back in Jordan, at the Dead Sea Spa Hotel, which was delightful. A highlight for many was floating in the Dead Sea and covering ourselves in its healing mud.
On balance, the trip was incredible -- and exceeded expectations on many fronts. We appreciated the knowledge and insight provided by our tour-guides, in Egypt - Kareem, Jordan - Abdallah and Israel - George. If you are considering going to Egypt, Jordan, and Israel, do make the trip. In all three countries, we felt safe and well cared for. Feel free to book your trip with confidence through Mo at Travel Discounters in Toronto. He helped make this a trip of a lifetime!

Difficult times during this pandemic when our Egypt trip was cut short but the guides on the ground have been fantastic! I think we would still be stranded if it wasn't for Kareem in Aswan andBobin Cairo helping us with the flights. Even our driver in Cairo was amazing when faced with exceptional floodwaters. Well done everybody and thank you. I wont forget this trip!

My daughter and I went and were taken care of meticulously. Travel Discounters arranges an astounding trip. They partner with Blue Sky to provide the on-the-ground representatives and our experience was unbelievable. Sahar, our guide in Cairo, went out of her way to help us even after our tours were completed. She spent her personal time after the tours were completed to make sure all of our needs were met. She shared her love of her country with us and we definitely gained so much more from this experience than simply going on a tour. It was very personal.

Jackson: It was good to hear from you. Thank you for asking about our trip, it was absolutely magical! Shiduli private game reserve was wonderful. ALL the staff were extremely attentive and professional. Everyone made a special effort to make us feel welcome and as if we were the only guests. The food was superb and the dining experience was always unique. The lodge itself is marvelous.... clean, spacious, and a true game lodge experience. The game drives exceeded expectations. Moven (game driver) and Condre (tracker) are extremely knowledgeable and went out of their way to make our time truly exciting. The managers, Tess & Andrew were superb.
Again, thank you for your assistance.... We wish you the best!