With the small number of guests onboard, we began to get to know some of the incredible staff, all of whom share the same exceptional passion for their jobs. Emad, Nasser, Rahman, Alaa, Ellia, Farida, and many others turned what we expected to be good to great. From every meal, every interaction, every jaw dropping towel creation during turn down service, every booking at the spa, and every chat about football (which always ended in laughter), the memories the crew have left us with will stay with us forever. Additionally, as my wife and I were also celebrating her birthday, the kitchen went out of their way to bake a custom cake to mark the occasion. 

But travelling down the Nile and stopping at various sights also meant we needed a guide, and the person assigned to us made us fall in love with Egypt and history in general. Tarek\'s knowledge and enthusiasm has now set the bar so high that I\'m afraid no guide may ever be able to match it. Sightseeing with him felt like retracing the steps of the people from 1000s of years ago, an interactive experience like none other and truly the history teacher I wish I had in school. If you want to be absolutely blown away, make sure you ask for Tarek Ibrahim as your guide and you will not regret it. 

To sum up this rather long review, I\'ll simply say that you can\'t possibly go wrong with this team. They\'re all collectively pulling in the same direction and that\'s set a new standard of excellence for hospitality and made us feel like we were travelling with friends. If given the opportunity, I\'d love to take the cruise again, if only to experience the amazing service once more.',5.0,'2023-08-21T03:48:11Z','REV-M2cnOd+gRibdqk5AJBm19EAOuY8EiYDVdtAM4Dx5MI8=','en','Varun_723','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Worth every penny','My husband and I stayed with the Oberoi Philae for our 4-night journey from Luxor to Aswan, and we couldn’t have made a better choice. 

The rooms are modern and spacious, and compared to most of the large cruise liners, the Philae has a relatively smaller capacity of just around 22 rooms. The staff was extremely welcoming and made us feel truly at home during our time onboard. By the end of our stay, we knew many of them by name, and looked forward to chatting with them during meals (where there was a different menu every time!) or in the hallways. The spa is also a must-visit after a long day walking around Egypt’s ancient wonders. 

The itinerary is perfectly balanced so you can enjoy the historic sights, while leaving enough downtime to unwind on the boat. We wanted to add a couple of additional tours to our schedule, and they organized everything seamlessly. 

Finally, I have to give a special shout-out to our Egyptologist guide, Tarek, who took the entire experience from great to unforgettable. His passion and knowledge for his country’s history was infectious, and we learnt more than we could have ever imagined from him. Truly one of the best tour guides we have encountered on any of our travels. If you have the chance, definitely ask for him as your guide. 

Overall, I can’t recommend this cruiser enough. And if you can bear the heat, I’d highly recommend going in the off season. We visited in August and were 2 of only 4 passengers onboard!',5.0,'2023-08-20T06:57:18Z','REV-6eVdKX1kbePuw+u8WEIGJXFvnOROfvUDsEN37ZQRRR8=','en','770malvikam','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Superb experience, but certain parts of the ship already show signs of age','As part of our 12 day trip through Egypt, we spent 4 nights on the Philae travelling up the Nile from Aswan to Luxor. Cruising the Nile is really magical and should be on everyone’s bucket list. We experienced so many unforgettable moments during the cruise, be it lazy lunch on deck while sailing, sipping on a cocktail during sunset watching the river, and all the great sightseeing included. I don’t believe there is a more comfortable way to cruise on the Nile than onboard the Oberoi Philae. With its very generous size considering its only twenty something cabins, it never felt crowded or was there any wait for anything. It felt very exclusive and we were oftentimes the only people on the sundeck, in the lounge or in the gym. The facilities are excellent and also include a full-sized Spa with large treatment rooms with very moderately priced treatments and super professional SPA staff from their Bali property. The overall design is very understated and not as “colonial” (or tacky) as on other Nile cruisers. 

Our cabin (standard “Deluxe Cabin”) was extremely spacious, with twin beds and a separate seating area, large dressing area and HUGE bathroom. The size of the standard cabins was also the reason we picked the Philae over the Zahra. Every day, the house keepers would create some towel animals and caused a lot of fun and surprise. Housekeeping was immaculate and otherwise invisible. 

As regards sightseeing and activities, the Oberoi team gets in touch with you long before the departure and checks what you want to include on the itinerary and makes sure they customise the itinerary for you. Most sightseeing is included in the rate, but there are certain sights not covered. We did the Philae temple at night and made a day trip to Abu Simbel on top of the regular itinerary, both highly recommended and very well-organized by Oberoi. There is also hot air ballooning and many other activities you can pick from (all for a charge). Since we were the only German speaking guests on board, we got a Egyptologist guide to ourselves and our private van just for the 2 of us (although not a Mercedes Benz van any longer, but Hyundai or Toyota). But normally, they would put a small group of max 6 people together. Our guide and driver were excellent and have repeatedly worked with Oberoi. 

One advice: Since not all sights are covered, we would encourage everyone to extend your stay in Aswan and Luxor prior/after the cruise. We did 3 nights at the Sofitel Winter Palace and 2 nights at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract before the cruise which was enough time to cover the most important sights (there is just so much to see in Egypt!!!). Temples of Dendara and Abydos are amazing!!! So is the temple of Khnum in Esna with its gorgeous columns. The stretch of Nile between Assuan and Luxor is not very long, therefore, we opted for the shorter cruise (as opposed to the 6 night itinerary which includes more sights) in order to be able to experience these legendary historic hotels. 

Although we enjoyed very much the journey, mostly thanks to the incredible team and food, the ship unfortunately already shows its age and could use a retouch: We saw many chipped tiles in the swimming pool and also in the bathroom and a couple of mouldy corners (for which we have deducted a point)… This did not impair our experience overall, but paying USD 1,600 per night (yes, per night, not per cruise!), you don’t want/expect to see something like this. Further, while we understand that they are striving for the “clean” look, I do think that Oberoi could make the ship a bit less “cold” and a bit more “cozy”: e.g. the sun beds are just grey sun beds without any toppers on them. This really does not look nor feel very comfy: As we passed by a couple of Sanctuary Boats, while we understand that these are less “exclusive”, we could not help but think that their sundecks looked much more inviting as the sun beds and chairs all had thick, striped toppers and cushions and they placed some plants and lanterns here and there. 

To end on a positive note: The entire team onboard was outstanding! Very attentive, welcoming and chatty, but at the same time keeping the right level of distance. Kudos to Oberoi who always manages to train the staff to a level which is rarely met by any other hotel company! We will never forget this cruise. It is a trip of a lifetime!',4.0,'2023-04-15T18:00:43Z','REV-l5qXf5gLKWR6C2NCo+k+9i7Vjy6CUdwRkLao7otmw14=','en','xiaocai','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P58','2 Days White Desert and Bahariya Oasis Tour','Epoustoufflant !','Epoustouflant ! Le désert noir, la montagne de cristal, le désert blanc en apothéose...des paysages à couper le souffle et laisser des souvenirs incroyables...Avec un guide privé prévenant et attentif...A refaire surement plusieurs jours, le désert est magique !',5.0,'2023-10-25T09:01:50Z','REV-avpw81KYoxlHt8nhRZfIwXdZ0DejEslNsFxlO4ULwI4=','fr','micheledF7784PU','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P375','Cave Church, Garbage City &&nbsp;The&nbsp;City of the Dead In Cairo','Well organized and informative.','We were picked up on time at our hotel with a clean, air conditioned tour van and water bottles waiting for us inside. It was a nice start to what turned out a pleasant, informative and well organized tour. The lunch at the end of a tour was a tasty barbecue served at a nice open air restaurant. Overall it would have been a great experience had it not been for two shopping stops which were neither on the itinerary nor requested. The attention given to us by the shopkeepers made us feel obligated to buy something. The tourist traps were nice - one with jewelry and other souvenirs and the other with clothing and other cotton products, however a shopping trip was not what we signed up for as part of this tour and we would have preferred to spend that time visiting sites that were more compatible with the stated itinerary.',4.0,'2022-05-21T02:04:59Z','REV-tfKFf9ljdjxFpqjb05RMgHUGKap4VIt/Du1XzrCo0cU=','en','TecDiveNomad','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','The Best Boat on the Nile','Fantastic boat fabulous guide, staff were fantastic food was great. Cabins also fantastic. What a boat.',5.0,'2023-12-08T08:48:42Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFBwAL+8l5BMAsPp8PRj0199U=','en','ianjrose1','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Romantic cruise on the exotic Nile','Beautiful accommodations and amazing crew. Thoroughly enjoyed our passage along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Egyptologist was excellent. Food on board was excellent. Only downside was engine noise and vibration in aft cabins but we were docked most nights.',5.0,'2023-11-19T06:17:02Z','REV-PLOwpbfWcba6V1Hcihc6Xxp/40lGyC76eAyYYFGjYQ8=','en','Michael S','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Simply the best','Simply the best. From the staff,accommodations, food and guides to the sites everything was first class. You will notice the difference when you have the sites to yourself or very limited people at them as they do that on purpose so you have the best time exploring around. The tours are limited to only 6 people or less ensuring a private experience. Do yourself a favor and book the suite D05 with the private jacuzzi on the back of the ship, worth every penny. This is the only cruise I would recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2023-10-22T05:13:39Z','REV-EyWtlxSzkIaDqX8Xt/lEJTnUi1E1w/t+lJxFddodbC8=','en','AmyW868','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Best boat on the Nile','Excellent boat. Staff, room, food, cleanliness, service all top notch! I highly recommend this boat. It is the best on the Nile.',5.0,'2023-10-08T06:57:05Z','REV-DTfAZEhVHBHQ09WjvF+Tx/lJdMYqlNP25mYnZBIX9Rk=','en','Khart123','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Spectacular luxury experience from start to finish','We just finished a 6 day Nile cruise aboard the Oberoi Philae. Our high expectations were exceeded in every regard. 
The recently refurbished boat is lovely and luxurious. Spacious cabins with beautiful bathrooms, fantastic quality king beds with high quality sheets and towels refreshed twice daily by attentive housekeeping staff. 
Meals are all a la carte and the quality and variety of the menu was outstanding. With only 22 cabins aboard the staff quickly learn your preferences and driver excellent service. 
Of course the daily tours of the magnificent sites and antiquities are outstanding. Maximum group size is 8 guests per Egyptologist (our group had 4). The Egyptologists were outstanding and accompanied us throughout the week. Each transfer was in a comfortable luxury van with plenty of chilled water. 
We have travelled extensively and had the opportunity to experience numerous luxury brands. This is truly a world class experience.  Highly recommend!',5.0,'2023-09-19T11:22:06Z','REV-81RufjgVarDFCn2EnMfZ4FOaxO3Ed69/ViFKwMGA7VY=','en','AmateurAnthroplogist','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Memories to last a lifetime','Going to see the Pyramids is on many a bucket list, but I found the true highlight of my two week holiday in Egypt to be my cruise down the Nile aboard the Oberoi Philae.

This incredible river cruiser is built to house approximately 40 to 50 people, considerably less than most other boats of the same size, but travelling during the off-season means there\'s far fewer guests aboard. When my wife and I checked in, we found that not only had we been upgraded but we were also only 2 of 4 guests aboard, and essentially had the boat to ourselves like a private cruise. Despite this small number, the boat ran with a full roster of staff, determined to make our experience memorable.

With the small number of guests onboard, we began to get to know some of the incredible staff, all of whom share the same exceptional passion for their jobs. Emad, Nasser, Rahman, Alaa, Ellia, Farida, and many others turned what we expected to be good to great. From every meal, every interaction, every jaw dropping towel creation during turn down service, every booking at the spa, and every chat about football (which always ended in laughter), the memories the crew have left us with will stay with us forever. Additionally, as my wife and I were also celebrating her birthday, the kitchen went out of their way to bake a custom cake to mark the occasion. 

But travelling down the Nile and stopping at various sights also meant we needed a guide, and the person assigned to us made us fall in love with Egypt and history in general. Tarek\'s knowledge and enthusiasm has now set the bar so high that I\'m afraid no guide may ever be able to match it. Sightseeing with him felt like retracing the steps of the people from 1000s of years ago, an interactive experience like none other and truly the history teacher I wish I had in school. If you want to be absolutely blown away, make sure you ask for Tarek Ibrahim as your guide and you will not regret it. 

To sum up this rather long review, I\'ll simply say that you can\'t possibly go wrong with this team. They\'re all collectively pulling in the same direction and that\'s set a new standard of excellence for hospitality and made us feel like we were travelling with friends. If given the opportunity, I\'d love to take the cruise again, if only to experience the amazing service once more.',5.0,'2023-08-21T03:48:11Z','REV-M2cnOd+gRibdqk5AJBm19EAOuY8EiYDVdtAM4Dx5MI8=','en','Varun_723','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Worth every penny','My husband and I stayed with the Oberoi Philae for our 4-night journey from Luxor to Aswan, and we couldn’t have made a better choice. 

The rooms are modern and spacious, and compared to most of the large cruise liners, the Philae has a relatively smaller capacity of just around 22 rooms. The staff was extremely welcoming and made us feel truly at home during our time onboard. By the end of our stay, we knew many of them by name, and looked forward to chatting with them during meals (where there was a different menu every time!) or in the hallways. The spa is also a must-visit after a long day walking around Egypt’s ancient wonders. 

The itinerary is perfectly balanced so you can enjoy the historic sights, while leaving enough downtime to unwind on the boat. We wanted to add a couple of additional tours to our schedule, and they organized everything seamlessly. 

Finally, I have to give a special shout-out to our Egyptologist guide, Tarek, who took the entire experience from great to unforgettable. His passion and knowledge for his country’s history was infectious, and we learnt more than we could have ever imagined from him. Truly one of the best tour guides we have encountered on any of our travels. If you have the chance, definitely ask for him as your guide. 

Overall, I can’t recommend this cruiser enough. And if you can bear the heat, I’d highly recommend going in the off season. We visited in August and were 2 of only 4 passengers onboard!',5.0,'2023-08-20T06:57:18Z','REV-6eVdKX1kbePuw+u8WEIGJXFvnOROfvUDsEN37ZQRRR8=','en','770malvikam','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Superb experience, but certain parts of the ship already show signs of age','As part of our 12 day trip through Egypt, we spent 4 nights on the Philae travelling up the Nile from Aswan to Luxor. Cruising the Nile is really magical and should be on everyone’s bucket list. We experienced so many unforgettable moments during the cruise, be it lazy lunch on deck while sailing, sipping on a cocktail during sunset watching the river, and all the great sightseeing included. I don’t believe there is a more comfortable way to cruise on the Nile than onboard the Oberoi Philae. With its very generous size considering its only twenty something cabins, it never felt crowded or was there any wait for anything. It felt very exclusive and we were oftentimes the only people on the sundeck, in the lounge or in the gym. The facilities are excellent and also include a full-sized Spa with large treatment rooms with very moderately priced treatments and super professional SPA staff from their Bali property. The overall design is very understated and not as “colonial” (or tacky) as on other Nile cruisers. 

Our cabin (standard “Deluxe Cabin”) was extremely spacious, with twin beds and a separate seating area, large dressing area and HUGE bathroom. The size of the standard cabins was also the reason we picked the Philae over the Zahra. Every day, the house keepers would create some towel animals and caused a lot of fun and surprise. Housekeeping was immaculate and otherwise invisible. 

As regards sightseeing and activities, the Oberoi team gets in touch with you long before the departure and checks what you want to include on the itinerary and makes sure they customise the itinerary for you. Most sightseeing is included in the rate, but there are certain sights not covered. We did the Philae temple at night and made a day trip to Abu Simbel on top of the regular itinerary, both highly recommended and very well-organized by Oberoi. There is also hot air ballooning and many other activities you can pick from (all for a charge). Since we were the only German speaking guests on board, we got a Egyptologist guide to ourselves and our private van just for the 2 of us (although not a Mercedes Benz van any longer, but Hyundai or Toyota). But normally, they would put a small group of max 6 people together. Our guide and driver were excellent and have repeatedly worked with Oberoi. 

One advice: Since not all sights are covered, we would encourage everyone to extend your stay in Aswan and Luxor prior/after the cruise. We did 3 nights at the Sofitel Winter Palace and 2 nights at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract before the cruise which was enough time to cover the most important sights (there is just so much to see in Egypt!!!). Temples of Dendara and Abydos are amazing!!! So is the temple of Khnum in Esna with its gorgeous columns. The stretch of Nile between Assuan and Luxor is not very long, therefore, we opted for the shorter cruise (as opposed to the 6 night itinerary which includes more sights) in order to be able to experience these legendary historic hotels. 

Although we enjoyed very much the journey, mostly thanks to the incredible team and food, the ship unfortunately already shows its age and could use a retouch: We saw many chipped tiles in the swimming pool and also in the bathroom and a couple of mouldy corners (for which we have deducted a point)… This did not impair our experience overall, but paying USD 1,600 per night (yes, per night, not per cruise!), you don’t want/expect to see something like this. Further, while we understand that they are striving for the “clean” look, I do think that Oberoi could make the ship a bit less “cold” and a bit more “cozy”: e.g. the sun beds are just grey sun beds without any toppers on them. This really does not look nor feel very comfy: As we passed by a couple of Sanctuary Boats, while we understand that these are less “exclusive”, we could not help but think that their sundecks looked much more inviting as the sun beds and chairs all had thick, striped toppers and cushions and they placed some plants and lanterns here and there. 

To end on a positive note: The entire team onboard was outstanding! Very attentive, welcoming and chatty, but at the same time keeping the right level of distance. Kudos to Oberoi who always manages to train the staff to a level which is rarely met by any other hotel company! We will never forget this cruise. It is a trip of a lifetime!',4.0,'2023-04-15T18:00:43Z','REV-l5qXf5gLKWR6C2NCo+k+9i7Vjy6CUdwRkLao7otmw14=','en','xiaocai','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P58','2 Days White Desert and Bahariya Oasis Tour','Epoustoufflant !','Epoustouflant ! Le désert noir, la montagne de cristal, le désert blanc en apothéose...des paysages à couper le souffle et laisser des souvenirs incroyables...Avec un guide privé prévenant et attentif...A refaire surement plusieurs jours, le désert est magique !',5.0,'2023-10-25T09:01:50Z','REV-avpw81KYoxlHt8nhRZfIwXdZ0DejEslNsFxlO4ULwI4=','fr','micheledF7784PU','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P375','Cave Church, Garbage City &&nbsp;The&nbsp;City of the Dead In Cairo','Well organized and informative.','We were picked up on time at our hotel with a clean, air conditioned tour van and water bottles waiting for us inside. It was a nice start to what turned out a pleasant, informative and well organized tour. The lunch at the end of a tour was a tasty barbecue served at a nice open air restaurant. Overall it would have been a great experience had it not been for two shopping stops which were neither on the itinerary nor requested. The attention given to us by the shopkeepers made us feel obligated to buy something. The tourist traps were nice - one with jewelry and other souvenirs and the other with clothing and other cotton products, however a shopping trip was not what we signed up for as part of this tour and we would have preferred to spend that time visiting sites that were more compatible with the stated itinerary.',4.0,'2022-05-21T02:04:59Z','REV-tfKFf9ljdjxFpqjb05RMgHUGKap4VIt/Du1XzrCo0cU=','en','TecDiveNomad','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','The Best Boat on the Nile','Fantastic boat fabulous guide, staff were fantastic food was great. Cabins also fantastic. What a boat.',5.0,'2023-12-08T08:48:42Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFBwAL+8l5BMAsPp8PRj0199U=','en','ianjrose1','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Romantic cruise on the exotic Nile','Beautiful accommodations and amazing crew. Thoroughly enjoyed our passage along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Egyptologist was excellent. Food on board was excellent. Only downside was engine noise and vibration in aft cabins but we were docked most nights.',5.0,'2023-11-19T06:17:02Z','REV-PLOwpbfWcba6V1Hcihc6Xxp/40lGyC76eAyYYFGjYQ8=','en','Michael S','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Simply the best','Simply the best. From the staff,accommodations, food and guides to the sites everything was first class. You will notice the difference when you have the sites to yourself or very limited people at them as they do that on purpose so you have the best time exploring around. The tours are limited to only 6 people or less ensuring a private experience. Do yourself a favor and book the suite D05 with the private jacuzzi on the back of the ship, worth every penny. This is the only cruise I would recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2023-10-22T05:13:39Z','REV-EyWtlxSzkIaDqX8Xt/lEJTnUi1E1w/t+lJxFddodbC8=','en','AmyW868','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Best boat on the Nile','Excellent boat. Staff, room, food, cleanliness, service all top notch! I highly recommend this boat. It is the best on the Nile.',5.0,'2023-10-08T06:57:05Z','REV-DTfAZEhVHBHQ09WjvF+Tx/lJdMYqlNP25mYnZBIX9Rk=','en','Khart123','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Spectacular luxury experience from start to finish','We just finished a 6 day Nile cruise aboard the Oberoi Philae. Our high expectations were exceeded in every regard. 
The recently refurbished boat is lovely and luxurious. Spacious cabins with beautiful bathrooms, fantastic quality king beds with high quality sheets and towels refreshed twice daily by attentive housekeeping staff. 
Meals are all a la carte and the quality and variety of the menu was outstanding. With only 22 cabins aboard the staff quickly learn your preferences and driver excellent service. 
Of course the daily tours of the magnificent sites and antiquities are outstanding. Maximum group size is 8 guests per Egyptologist (our group had 4). The Egyptologists were outstanding and accompanied us throughout the week. Each transfer was in a comfortable luxury van with plenty of chilled water. 
We have travelled extensively and had the opportunity to experience numerous luxury brands. This is truly a world class experience.  Highly recommend!',5.0,'2023-09-19T11:22:06Z','REV-81RufjgVarDFCn2EnMfZ4FOaxO3Ed69/ViFKwMGA7VY=','en','AmateurAnthroplogist','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Memories to last a lifetime','Going to see the Pyramids is on many a bucket list, but I found the true highlight of my two week holiday in Egypt to be my cruise down the Nile aboard the Oberoi Philae.

This incredible river cruiser is built to house approximately 40 to 50 people, considerably less than most other boats of the same size, but travelling during the off-season means there\'s far fewer guests aboard. When my wife and I checked in, we found that not only had we been upgraded but we were also only 2 of 4 guests aboard, and essentially had the boat to ourselves like a private cruise. Despite this small number, the boat ran with a full roster of staff, determined to make our experience memorable.

With the small number of guests onboard, we began to get to know some of the incredible staff, all of whom share the same exceptional passion for their jobs. Emad, Nasser, Rahman, Alaa, Ellia, Farida, and many others turned what we expected to be good to great. From every meal, every interaction, every jaw dropping towel creation during turn down service, every booking at the spa, and every chat about football (which always ended in laughter), the memories the crew have left us with will stay with us forever. Additionally, as my wife and I were also celebrating her birthday, the kitchen went out of their way to bake a custom cake to mark the occasion. 

But travelling down the Nile and stopping at various sights also meant we needed a guide, and the person assigned to us made us fall in love with Egypt and history in general. Tarek\'s knowledge and enthusiasm has now set the bar so high that I\'m afraid no guide may ever be able to match it. Sightseeing with him felt like retracing the steps of the people from 1000s of years ago, an interactive experience like none other and truly the history teacher I wish I had in school. If you want to be absolutely blown away, make sure you ask for Tarek Ibrahim as your guide and you will not regret it. 

To sum up this rather long review, I\'ll simply say that you can\'t possibly go wrong with this team. They\'re all collectively pulling in the same direction and that\'s set a new standard of excellence for hospitality and made us feel like we were travelling with friends. If given the opportunity, I\'d love to take the cruise again, if only to experience the amazing service once more.',5.0,'2023-08-21T03:48:11Z','REV-M2cnOd+gRibdqk5AJBm19EAOuY8EiYDVdtAM4Dx5MI8=','en','Varun_723','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Worth every penny','My husband and I stayed with the Oberoi Philae for our 4-night journey from Luxor to Aswan, and we couldn’t have made a better choice. 

The rooms are modern and spacious, and compared to most of the large cruise liners, the Philae has a relatively smaller capacity of just around 22 rooms. The staff was extremely welcoming and made us feel truly at home during our time onboard. By the end of our stay, we knew many of them by name, and looked forward to chatting with them during meals (where there was a different menu every time!) or in the hallways. The spa is also a must-visit after a long day walking around Egypt’s ancient wonders. 

The itinerary is perfectly balanced so you can enjoy the historic sights, while leaving enough downtime to unwind on the boat. We wanted to add a couple of additional tours to our schedule, and they organized everything seamlessly. 

Finally, I have to give a special shout-out to our Egyptologist guide, Tarek, who took the entire experience from great to unforgettable. His passion and knowledge for his country’s history was infectious, and we learnt more than we could have ever imagined from him. Truly one of the best tour guides we have encountered on any of our travels. If you have the chance, definitely ask for him as your guide. 

Overall, I can’t recommend this cruiser enough. And if you can bear the heat, I’d highly recommend going in the off season. We visited in August and were 2 of only 4 passengers onboard!',5.0,'2023-08-20T06:57:18Z','REV-6eVdKX1kbePuw+u8WEIGJXFvnOROfvUDsEN37ZQRRR8=','en','770malvikam','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Superb experience, but certain parts of the ship already show signs of age','As part of our 12 day trip through Egypt, we spent 4 nights on the Philae travelling up the Nile from Aswan to Luxor. Cruising the Nile is really magical and should be on everyone’s bucket list. We experienced so many unforgettable moments during the cruise, be it lazy lunch on deck while sailing, sipping on a cocktail during sunset watching the river, and all the great sightseeing included. I don’t believe there is a more comfortable way to cruise on the Nile than onboard the Oberoi Philae. With its very generous size considering its only twenty something cabins, it never felt crowded or was there any wait for anything. It felt very exclusive and we were oftentimes the only people on the sundeck, in the lounge or in the gym. The facilities are excellent and also include a full-sized Spa with large treatment rooms with very moderately priced treatments and super professional SPA staff from their Bali property. The overall design is very understated and not as “colonial” (or tacky) as on other Nile cruisers. 

Our cabin (standard “Deluxe Cabin”) was extremely spacious, with twin beds and a separate seating area, large dressing area and HUGE bathroom. The size of the standard cabins was also the reason we picked the Philae over the Zahra. Every day, the house keepers would create some towel animals and caused a lot of fun and surprise. Housekeeping was immaculate and otherwise invisible. 

As regards sightseeing and activities, the Oberoi team gets in touch with you long before the departure and checks what you want to include on the itinerary and makes sure they customise the itinerary for you. Most sightseeing is included in the rate, but there are certain sights not covered. We did the Philae temple at night and made a day trip to Abu Simbel on top of the regular itinerary, both highly recommended and very well-organized by Oberoi. There is also hot air ballooning and many other activities you can pick from (all for a charge). Since we were the only German speaking guests on board, we got a Egyptologist guide to ourselves and our private van just for the 2 of us (although not a Mercedes Benz van any longer, but Hyundai or Toyota). But normally, they would put a small group of max 6 people together. Our guide and driver were excellent and have repeatedly worked with Oberoi. 

One advice: Since not all sights are covered, we would encourage everyone to extend your stay in Aswan and Luxor prior/after the cruise. We did 3 nights at the Sofitel Winter Palace and 2 nights at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract before the cruise which was enough time to cover the most important sights (there is just so much to see in Egypt!!!). Temples of Dendara and Abydos are amazing!!! So is the temple of Khnum in Esna with its gorgeous columns. The stretch of Nile between Assuan and Luxor is not very long, therefore, we opted for the shorter cruise (as opposed to the 6 night itinerary which includes more sights) in order to be able to experience these legendary historic hotels. 

Although we enjoyed very much the journey, mostly thanks to the incredible team and food, the ship unfortunately already shows its age and could use a retouch: We saw many chipped tiles in the swimming pool and also in the bathroom and a couple of mouldy corners (for which we have deducted a point)… This did not impair our experience overall, but paying USD 1,600 per night (yes, per night, not per cruise!), you don’t want/expect to see something like this. Further, while we understand that they are striving for the “clean” look, I do think that Oberoi could make the ship a bit less “cold” and a bit more “cozy”: e.g. the sun beds are just grey sun beds without any toppers on them. This really does not look nor feel very comfy: As we passed by a couple of Sanctuary Boats, while we understand that these are less “exclusive”, we could not help but think that their sundecks looked much more inviting as the sun beds and chairs all had thick, striped toppers and cushions and they placed some plants and lanterns here and there. 

To end on a positive note: The entire team onboard was outstanding! Very attentive, welcoming and chatty, but at the same time keeping the right level of distance. Kudos to Oberoi who always manages to train the staff to a level which is rarely met by any other hotel company! We will never forget this cruise. It is a trip of a lifetime!',4.0,'2023-04-15T18:00:43Z','REV-l5qXf5gLKWR6C2NCo+k+9i7Vjy6CUdwRkLao7otmw14=','en','xiaocai','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P58','2 Days White Desert and Bahariya Oasis Tour','Epoustoufflant !','Epoustouflant ! Le désert noir, la montagne de cristal, le désert blanc en apothéose...des paysages à couper le souffle et laisser des souvenirs incroyables...Avec un guide privé prévenant et attentif...A refaire surement plusieurs jours, le désert est magique !',5.0,'2023-10-25T09:01:50Z','REV-avpw81KYoxlHt8nhRZfIwXdZ0DejEslNsFxlO4ULwI4=','fr','micheledF7784PU','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P375','Cave Church, Garbage City &&nbsp;The&nbsp;City of the Dead In Cairo','Well organized and informative.','We were picked up on time at our hotel with a clean, air conditioned tour van and water bottles waiting for us inside. It was a nice start to what turned out a pleasant, informative and well organized tour. The lunch at the end of a tour was a tasty barbecue served at a nice open air restaurant. Overall it would have been a great experience had it not been for two shopping stops which were neither on the itinerary nor requested. The attention given to us by the shopkeepers made us feel obligated to buy something. The tourist traps were nice - one with jewelry and other souvenirs and the other with clothing and other cotton products, however a shopping trip was not what we signed up for as part of this tour and we would have preferred to spend that time visiting sites that were more compatible with the stated itinerary.',4.0,'2022-05-21T02:04:59Z','REV-tfKFf9ljdjxFpqjb05RMgHUGKap4VIt/Du1XzrCo0cU=','en','TecDiveNomad','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','The Best Boat on the Nile','Fantastic boat fabulous guide, staff were fantastic food was great. Cabins also fantastic. What a boat.',5.0,'2023-12-08T08:48:42Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFBwAL+8l5BMAsPp8PRj0199U=','en','ianjrose1','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Romantic cruise on the exotic Nile','Beautiful accommodations and amazing crew. Thoroughly enjoyed our passage along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Egyptologist was excellent. Food on board was excellent. Only downside was engine noise and vibration in aft cabins but we were docked most nights.',5.0,'2023-11-19T06:17:02Z','REV-PLOwpbfWcba6V1Hcihc6Xxp/40lGyC76eAyYYFGjYQ8=','en','Michael S','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Simply the best','Simply the best. From the staff,accommodations, food and guides to the sites everything was first class. You will notice the difference when you have the sites to yourself or very limited people at them as they do that on purpose so you have the best time exploring around. The tours are limited to only 6 people or less ensuring a private experience. Do yourself a favor and book the suite D05 with the private jacuzzi on the back of the ship, worth every penny. This is the only cruise I would recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2023-10-22T05:13:39Z','REV-EyWtlxSzkIaDqX8Xt/lEJTnUi1E1w/t+lJxFddodbC8=','en','AmyW868','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Best boat on the Nile','Excellent boat. Staff, room, food, cleanliness, service all top notch! I highly recommend this boat. It is the best on the Nile.',5.0,'2023-10-08T06:57:05Z','REV-DTfAZEhVHBHQ09WjvF+Tx/lJdMYqlNP25mYnZBIX9Rk=','en','Khart123','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Spectacular luxury experience from start to finish','We just finished a 6 day Nile cruise aboard the Oberoi Philae. Our high expectations were exceeded in every regard. 
The recently refurbished boat is lovely and luxurious. Spacious cabins with beautiful bathrooms, fantastic quality king beds with high quality sheets and towels refreshed twice daily by attentive housekeeping staff. 
Meals are all a la carte and the quality and variety of the menu was outstanding. With only 22 cabins aboard the staff quickly learn your preferences and driver excellent service. 
Of course the daily tours of the magnificent sites and antiquities are outstanding. Maximum group size is 8 guests per Egyptologist (our group had 4). The Egyptologists were outstanding and accompanied us throughout the week. Each transfer was in a comfortable luxury van with plenty of chilled water. 
We have travelled extensively and had the opportunity to experience numerous luxury brands. This is truly a world class experience.  Highly recommend!',5.0,'2023-09-19T11:22:06Z','REV-81RufjgVarDFCn2EnMfZ4FOaxO3Ed69/ViFKwMGA7VY=','en','AmateurAnthroplogist','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Memories to last a lifetime','Going to see the Pyramids is on many a bucket list, but I found the true highlight of my two week holiday in Egypt to be my cruise down the Nile aboard the Oberoi Philae.

This incredible river cruiser is built to house approximately 40 to 50 people, considerably less than most other boats of the same size, but travelling during the off-season means there\'s far fewer guests aboard. When my wife and I checked in, we found that not only had we been upgraded but we were also only 2 of 4 guests aboard, and essentially had the boat to ourselves like a private cruise. Despite this small number, the boat ran with a full roster of staff, determined to make our experience memorable.

With the small number of guests onboard, we began to get to know some of the incredible staff, all of whom share the same exceptional passion for their jobs. Emad, Nasser, Rahman, Alaa, Ellia, Farida, and many others turned what we expected to be good to great. From every meal, every interaction, every jaw dropping towel creation during turn down service, every booking at the spa, and every chat about football (which always ended in laughter), the memories the crew have left us with will stay with us forever. Additionally, as my wife and I were also celebrating her birthday, the kitchen went out of their way to bake a custom cake to mark the occasion. 

But travelling down the Nile and stopping at various sights also meant we needed a guide, and the person assigned to us made us fall in love with Egypt and history in general. Tarek\'s knowledge and enthusiasm has now set the bar so high that I\'m afraid no guide may ever be able to match it. Sightseeing with him felt like retracing the steps of the people from 1000s of years ago, an interactive experience like none other and truly the history teacher I wish I had in school. If you want to be absolutely blown away, make sure you ask for Tarek Ibrahim as your guide and you will not regret it. 

To sum up this rather long review, I\'ll simply say that you can\'t possibly go wrong with this team. They\'re all collectively pulling in the same direction and that\'s set a new standard of excellence for hospitality and made us feel like we were travelling with friends. If given the opportunity, I\'d love to take the cruise again, if only to experience the amazing service once more.',5.0,'2023-08-21T03:48:11Z','REV-M2cnOd+gRibdqk5AJBm19EAOuY8EiYDVdtAM4Dx5MI8=','en','Varun_723','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Worth every penny','My husband and I stayed with the Oberoi Philae for our 4-night journey from Luxor to Aswan, and we couldn’t have made a better choice. 

The rooms are modern and spacious, and compared to most of the large cruise liners, the Philae has a relatively smaller capacity of just around 22 rooms. The staff was extremely welcoming and made us feel truly at home during our time onboard. By the end of our stay, we knew many of them by name, and looked forward to chatting with them during meals (where there was a different menu every time!) or in the hallways. The spa is also a must-visit after a long day walking around Egypt’s ancient wonders. 

The itinerary is perfectly balanced so you can enjoy the historic sights, while leaving enough downtime to unwind on the boat. We wanted to add a couple of additional tours to our schedule, and they organized everything seamlessly. 

Finally, I have to give a special shout-out to our Egyptologist guide, Tarek, who took the entire experience from great to unforgettable. His passion and knowledge for his country’s history was infectious, and we learnt more than we could have ever imagined from him. Truly one of the best tour guides we have encountered on any of our travels. If you have the chance, definitely ask for him as your guide. 

Overall, I can’t recommend this cruiser enough. And if you can bear the heat, I’d highly recommend going in the off season. We visited in August and were 2 of only 4 passengers onboard!',5.0,'2023-08-20T06:57:18Z','REV-6eVdKX1kbePuw+u8WEIGJXFvnOROfvUDsEN37ZQRRR8=','en','770malvikam','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Superb experience, but certain parts of the ship already show signs of age','As part of our 12 day trip through Egypt, we spent 4 nights on the Philae travelling up the Nile from Aswan to Luxor. Cruising the Nile is really magical and should be on everyone’s bucket list. We experienced so many unforgettable moments during the cruise, be it lazy lunch on deck while sailing, sipping on a cocktail during sunset watching the river, and all the great sightseeing included. I don’t believe there is a more comfortable way to cruise on the Nile than onboard the Oberoi Philae. With its very generous size considering its only twenty something cabins, it never felt crowded or was there any wait for anything. It felt very exclusive and we were oftentimes the only people on the sundeck, in the lounge or in the gym. The facilities are excellent and also include a full-sized Spa with large treatment rooms with very moderately priced treatments and super professional SPA staff from their Bali property. The overall design is very understated and not as “colonial” (or tacky) as on other Nile cruisers. 

Our cabin (standard “Deluxe Cabin”) was extremely spacious, with twin beds and a separate seating area, large dressing area and HUGE bathroom. The size of the standard cabins was also the reason we picked the Philae over the Zahra. Every day, the house keepers would create some towel animals and caused a lot of fun and surprise. Housekeeping was immaculate and otherwise invisible. 

As regards sightseeing and activities, the Oberoi team gets in touch with you long before the departure and checks what you want to include on the itinerary and makes sure they customise the itinerary for you. Most sightseeing is included in the rate, but there are certain sights not covered. We did the Philae temple at night and made a day trip to Abu Simbel on top of the regular itinerary, both highly recommended and very well-organized by Oberoi. There is also hot air ballooning and many other activities you can pick from (all for a charge). Since we were the only German speaking guests on board, we got a Egyptologist guide to ourselves and our private van just for the 2 of us (although not a Mercedes Benz van any longer, but Hyundai or Toyota). But normally, they would put a small group of max 6 people together. Our guide and driver were excellent and have repeatedly worked with Oberoi. 

One advice: Since not all sights are covered, we would encourage everyone to extend your stay in Aswan and Luxor prior/after the cruise. We did 3 nights at the Sofitel Winter Palace and 2 nights at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract before the cruise which was enough time to cover the most important sights (there is just so much to see in Egypt!!!). Temples of Dendara and Abydos are amazing!!! So is the temple of Khnum in Esna with its gorgeous columns. The stretch of Nile between Assuan and Luxor is not very long, therefore, we opted for the shorter cruise (as opposed to the 6 night itinerary which includes more sights) in order to be able to experience these legendary historic hotels. 

Although we enjoyed very much the journey, mostly thanks to the incredible team and food, the ship unfortunately already shows its age and could use a retouch: We saw many chipped tiles in the swimming pool and also in the bathroom and a couple of mouldy corners (for which we have deducted a point)… This did not impair our experience overall, but paying USD 1,600 per night (yes, per night, not per cruise!), you don’t want/expect to see something like this. Further, while we understand that they are striving for the “clean” look, I do think that Oberoi could make the ship a bit less “cold” and a bit more “cozy”: e.g. the sun beds are just grey sun beds without any toppers on them. This really does not look nor feel very comfy: As we passed by a couple of Sanctuary Boats, while we understand that these are less “exclusive”, we could not help but think that their sundecks looked much more inviting as the sun beds and chairs all had thick, striped toppers and cushions and they placed some plants and lanterns here and there. 

To end on a positive note: The entire team onboard was outstanding! Very attentive, welcoming and chatty, but at the same time keeping the right level of distance. Kudos to Oberoi who always manages to train the staff to a level which is rarely met by any other hotel company! We will never forget this cruise. It is a trip of a lifetime!',4.0,'2023-04-15T18:00:43Z','REV-l5qXf5gLKWR6C2NCo+k+9i7Vjy6CUdwRkLao7otmw14=','en','xiaocai','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P58','2 Days White Desert and Bahariya Oasis Tour','Epoustoufflant !','Epoustouflant ! Le désert noir, la montagne de cristal, le désert blanc en apothéose...des paysages à couper le souffle et laisser des souvenirs incroyables...Avec un guide privé prévenant et attentif...A refaire surement plusieurs jours, le désert est magique !',5.0,'2023-10-25T09:01:50Z','REV-avpw81KYoxlHt8nhRZfIwXdZ0DejEslNsFxlO4ULwI4=','fr','micheledF7784PU','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P375','Cave Church, Garbage City &&nbsp;The&nbsp;City of the Dead In Cairo','Well organized and informative.','We were picked up on time at our hotel with a clean, air conditioned tour van and water bottles waiting for us inside. It was a nice start to what turned out a pleasant, informative and well organized tour. The lunch at the end of a tour was a tasty barbecue served at a nice open air restaurant. Overall it would have been a great experience had it not been for two shopping stops which were neither on the itinerary nor requested. The attention given to us by the shopkeepers made us feel obligated to buy something. The tourist traps were nice - one with jewelry and other souvenirs and the other with clothing and other cotton products, however a shopping trip was not what we signed up for as part of this tour and we would have preferred to spend that time visiting sites that were more compatible with the stated itinerary.',4.0,'2022-05-21T02:04:59Z','REV-tfKFf9ljdjxFpqjb05RMgHUGKap4VIt/Du1XzrCo0cU=','en','TecDiveNomad','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','The Best Boat on the Nile','Fantastic boat fabulous guide, staff were fantastic food was great. Cabins also fantastic. What a boat.',5.0,'2023-12-08T08:48:42Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFBwAL+8l5BMAsPp8PRj0199U=','en','ianjrose1','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Romantic cruise on the exotic Nile','Beautiful accommodations and amazing crew. Thoroughly enjoyed our passage along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Egyptologist was excellent. Food on board was excellent. Only downside was engine noise and vibration in aft cabins but we were docked most nights.',5.0,'2023-11-19T06:17:02Z','REV-PLOwpbfWcba6V1Hcihc6Xxp/40lGyC76eAyYYFGjYQ8=','en','Michael S','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Simply the best','Simply the best. From the staff,accommodations, food and guides to the sites everything was first class. You will notice the difference when you have the sites to yourself or very limited people at them as they do that on purpose so you have the best time exploring around. The tours are limited to only 6 people or less ensuring a private experience. Do yourself a favor and book the suite D05 with the private jacuzzi on the back of the ship, worth every penny. This is the only cruise I would recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2023-10-22T05:13:39Z','REV-EyWtlxSzkIaDqX8Xt/lEJTnUi1E1w/t+lJxFddodbC8=','en','AmyW868','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Best boat on the Nile','Excellent boat. Staff, room, food, cleanliness, service all top notch! I highly recommend this boat. It is the best on the Nile.',5.0,'2023-10-08T06:57:05Z','REV-DTfAZEhVHBHQ09WjvF+Tx/lJdMYqlNP25mYnZBIX9Rk=','en','Khart123','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Spectacular luxury experience from start to finish','We just finished a 6 day Nile cruise aboard the Oberoi Philae. Our high expectations were exceeded in every regard. 
The recently refurbished boat is lovely and luxurious. Spacious cabins with beautiful bathrooms, fantastic quality king beds with high quality sheets and towels refreshed twice daily by attentive housekeeping staff. 
Meals are all a la carte and the quality and variety of the menu was outstanding. With only 22 cabins aboard the staff quickly learn your preferences and driver excellent service. 
Of course the daily tours of the magnificent sites and antiquities are outstanding. Maximum group size is 8 guests per Egyptologist (our group had 4). The Egyptologists were outstanding and accompanied us throughout the week. Each transfer was in a comfortable luxury van with plenty of chilled water. 
We have travelled extensively and had the opportunity to experience numerous luxury brands. This is truly a world class experience.  Highly recommend!',5.0,'2023-09-19T11:22:06Z','REV-81RufjgVarDFCn2EnMfZ4FOaxO3Ed69/ViFKwMGA7VY=','en','AmateurAnthroplogist','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Memories to last a lifetime','Going to see the Pyramids is on many a bucket list, but I found the true highlight of my two week holiday in Egypt to be my cruise down the Nile aboard the Oberoi Philae.

This incredible river cruiser is built to house approximately 40 to 50 people, considerably less than most other boats of the same size, but travelling during the off-season means there\'s far fewer guests aboard. When my wife and I checked in, we found that not only had we been upgraded but we were also only 2 of 4 guests aboard, and essentially had the boat to ourselves like a private cruise. Despite this small number, the boat ran with a full roster of staff, determined to make our experience memorable.

With the small number of guests onboard, we began to get to know some of the incredible staff, all of whom share the same exceptional passion for their jobs. Emad, Nasser, Rahman, Alaa, Ellia, Farida, and many others turned what we expected to be good to great. From every meal, every interaction, every jaw dropping towel creation during turn down service, every booking at the spa, and every chat about football (which always ended in laughter), the memories the crew have left us with will stay with us forever. Additionally, as my wife and I were also celebrating her birthday, the kitchen went out of their way to bake a custom cake to mark the occasion. 

But travelling down the Nile and stopping at various sights also meant we needed a guide, and the person assigned to us made us fall in love with Egypt and history in general. Tarek\'s knowledge and enthusiasm has now set the bar so high that I\'m afraid no guide may ever be able to match it. Sightseeing with him felt like retracing the steps of the people from 1000s of years ago, an interactive experience like none other and truly the history teacher I wish I had in school. If you want to be absolutely blown away, make sure you ask for Tarek Ibrahim as your guide and you will not regret it. 

To sum up this rather long review, I\'ll simply say that you can\'t possibly go wrong with this team. They\'re all collectively pulling in the same direction and that\'s set a new standard of excellence for hospitality and made us feel like we were travelling with friends. If given the opportunity, I\'d love to take the cruise again, if only to experience the amazing service once more.',5.0,'2023-08-21T03:48:11Z','REV-M2cnOd+gRibdqk5AJBm19EAOuY8EiYDVdtAM4Dx5MI8=','en','Varun_723','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Worth every penny','My husband and I stayed with the Oberoi Philae for our 4-night journey from Luxor to Aswan, and we couldn’t have made a better choice. 

The rooms are modern and spacious, and compared to most of the large cruise liners, the Philae has a relatively smaller capacity of just around 22 rooms. The staff was extremely welcoming and made us feel truly at home during our time onboard. By the end of our stay, we knew many of them by name, and looked forward to chatting with them during meals (where there was a different menu every time!) or in the hallways. The spa is also a must-visit after a long day walking around Egypt’s ancient wonders. 

The itinerary is perfectly balanced so you can enjoy the historic sights, while leaving enough downtime to unwind on the boat. We wanted to add a couple of additional tours to our schedule, and they organized everything seamlessly. 

Finally, I have to give a special shout-out to our Egyptologist guide, Tarek, who took the entire experience from great to unforgettable. His passion and knowledge for his country’s history was infectious, and we learnt more than we could have ever imagined from him. Truly one of the best tour guides we have encountered on any of our travels. If you have the chance, definitely ask for him as your guide. 

Overall, I can’t recommend this cruiser enough. And if you can bear the heat, I’d highly recommend going in the off season. We visited in August and were 2 of only 4 passengers onboard!',5.0,'2023-08-20T06:57:18Z','REV-6eVdKX1kbePuw+u8WEIGJXFvnOROfvUDsEN37ZQRRR8=','en','770malvikam','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Superb experience, but certain parts of the ship already show signs of age','As part of our 12 day trip through Egypt, we spent 4 nights on the Philae travelling up the Nile from Aswan to Luxor. Cruising the Nile is really magical and should be on everyone’s bucket list. We experienced so many unforgettable moments during the cruise, be it lazy lunch on deck while sailing, sipping on a cocktail during sunset watching the river, and all the great sightseeing included. I don’t believe there is a more comfortable way to cruise on the Nile than onboard the Oberoi Philae. With its very generous size considering its only twenty something cabins, it never felt crowded or was there any wait for anything. It felt very exclusive and we were oftentimes the only people on the sundeck, in the lounge or in the gym. The facilities are excellent and also include a full-sized Spa with large treatment rooms with very moderately priced treatments and super professional SPA staff from their Bali property. The overall design is very understated and not as “colonial” (or tacky) as on other Nile cruisers. 

Our cabin (standard “Deluxe Cabin”) was extremely spacious, with twin beds and a separate seating area, large dressing area and HUGE bathroom. The size of the standard cabins was also the reason we picked the Philae over the Zahra. Every day, the house keepers would create some towel animals and caused a lot of fun and surprise. Housekeeping was immaculate and otherwise invisible. 

As regards sightseeing and activities, the Oberoi team gets in touch with you long before the departure and checks what you want to include on the itinerary and makes sure they customise the itinerary for you. Most sightseeing is included in the rate, but there are certain sights not covered. We did the Philae temple at night and made a day trip to Abu Simbel on top of the regular itinerary, both highly recommended and very well-organized by Oberoi. There is also hot air ballooning and many other activities you can pick from (all for a charge). Since we were the only German speaking guests on board, we got a Egyptologist guide to ourselves and our private van just for the 2 of us (although not a Mercedes Benz van any longer, but Hyundai or Toyota). But normally, they would put a small group of max 6 people together. Our guide and driver were excellent and have repeatedly worked with Oberoi. 

One advice: Since not all sights are covered, we would encourage everyone to extend your stay in Aswan and Luxor prior/after the cruise. We did 3 nights at the Sofitel Winter Palace and 2 nights at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract before the cruise which was enough time to cover the most important sights (there is just so much to see in Egypt!!!). Temples of Dendara and Abydos are amazing!!! So is the temple of Khnum in Esna with its gorgeous columns. The stretch of Nile between Assuan and Luxor is not very long, therefore, we opted for the shorter cruise (as opposed to the 6 night itinerary which includes more sights) in order to be able to experience these legendary historic hotels. 

Although we enjoyed very much the journey, mostly thanks to the incredible team and food, the ship unfortunately already shows its age and could use a retouch: We saw many chipped tiles in the swimming pool and also in the bathroom and a couple of mouldy corners (for which we have deducted a point)… This did not impair our experience overall, but paying USD 1,600 per night (yes, per night, not per cruise!), you don’t want/expect to see something like this. Further, while we understand that they are striving for the “clean” look, I do think that Oberoi could make the ship a bit less “cold” and a bit more “cozy”: e.g. the sun beds are just grey sun beds without any toppers on them. This really does not look nor feel very comfy: As we passed by a couple of Sanctuary Boats, while we understand that these are less “exclusive”, we could not help but think that their sundecks looked much more inviting as the sun beds and chairs all had thick, striped toppers and cushions and they placed some plants and lanterns here and there. 

To end on a positive note: The entire team onboard was outstanding! Very attentive, welcoming and chatty, but at the same time keeping the right level of distance. Kudos to Oberoi who always manages to train the staff to a level which is rarely met by any other hotel company! We will never forget this cruise. It is a trip of a lifetime!',4.0,'2023-04-15T18:00:43Z','REV-l5qXf5gLKWR6C2NCo+k+9i7Vjy6CUdwRkLao7otmw14=','en','xiaocai','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P58','2 Days White Desert and Bahariya Oasis Tour','Epoustoufflant !','Epoustouflant ! Le désert noir, la montagne de cristal, le désert blanc en apothéose...des paysages à couper le souffle et laisser des souvenirs incroyables...Avec un guide privé prévenant et attentif...A refaire surement plusieurs jours, le désert est magique !',5.0,'2023-10-25T09:01:50Z','REV-avpw81KYoxlHt8nhRZfIwXdZ0DejEslNsFxlO4ULwI4=','fr','micheledF7784PU','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P375','Cave Church, Garbage City &&nbsp;The&nbsp;City of the Dead In Cairo','Well organized and informative.','We were picked up on time at our hotel with a clean, air conditioned tour van and water bottles waiting for us inside. It was a nice start to what turned out a pleasant, informative and well organized tour. The lunch at the end of a tour was a tasty barbecue served at a nice open air restaurant. Overall it would have been a great experience had it not been for two shopping stops which were neither on the itinerary nor requested. The attention given to us by the shopkeepers made us feel obligated to buy something. The tourist traps were nice - one with jewelry and other souvenirs and the other with clothing and other cotton products, however a shopping trip was not what we signed up for as part of this tour and we would have preferred to spend that time visiting sites that were more compatible with the stated itinerary.',4.0,'2022-05-21T02:04:59Z','REV-tfKFf9ljdjxFpqjb05RMgHUGKap4VIt/Du1XzrCo0cU=','en','TecDiveNomad','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','The Best Boat on the Nile','Fantastic boat fabulous guide, staff were fantastic food was great. Cabins also fantastic. What a boat.',5.0,'2023-12-08T08:48:42Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFBwAL+8l5BMAsPp8PRj0199U=','en','ianjrose1','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Romantic cruise on the exotic Nile','Beautiful accommodations and amazing crew. Thoroughly enjoyed our passage along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Egyptologist was excellent. Food on board was excellent. Only downside was engine noise and vibration in aft cabins but we were docked most nights.',5.0,'2023-11-19T06:17:02Z','REV-PLOwpbfWcba6V1Hcihc6Xxp/40lGyC76eAyYYFGjYQ8=','en','Michael S','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Simply the best','Simply the best. From the staff,accommodations, food and guides to the sites everything was first class. You will notice the difference when you have the sites to yourself or very limited people at them as they do that on purpose so you have the best time exploring around. The tours are limited to only 6 people or less ensuring a private experience. Do yourself a favor and book the suite D05 with the private jacuzzi on the back of the ship, worth every penny. This is the only cruise I would recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2023-10-22T05:13:39Z','REV-EyWtlxSzkIaDqX8Xt/lEJTnUi1E1w/t+lJxFddodbC8=','en','AmyW868','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Best boat on the Nile','Excellent boat. Staff, room, food, cleanliness, service all top notch! I highly recommend this boat. It is the best on the Nile.',5.0,'2023-10-08T06:57:05Z','REV-DTfAZEhVHBHQ09WjvF+Tx/lJdMYqlNP25mYnZBIX9Rk=','en','Khart123','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Spectacular luxury experience from start to finish','We just finished a 6 day Nile cruise aboard the Oberoi Philae. Our high expectations were exceeded in every regard. 
The recently refurbished boat is lovely and luxurious. Spacious cabins with beautiful bathrooms, fantastic quality king beds with high quality sheets and towels refreshed twice daily by attentive housekeeping staff. 
Meals are all a la carte and the quality and variety of the menu was outstanding. With only 22 cabins aboard the staff quickly learn your preferences and driver excellent service. 
Of course the daily tours of the magnificent sites and antiquities are outstanding. Maximum group size is 8 guests per Egyptologist (our group had 4). The Egyptologists were outstanding and accompanied us throughout the week. Each transfer was in a comfortable luxury van with plenty of chilled water. 
We have travelled extensively and had the opportunity to experience numerous luxury brands. This is truly a world class experience.  Highly recommend!',5.0,'2023-09-19T11:22:06Z','REV-81RufjgVarDFCn2EnMfZ4FOaxO3Ed69/ViFKwMGA7VY=','en','AmateurAnthroplogist','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Memories to last a lifetime','Going to see the Pyramids is on many a bucket list, but I found the true highlight of my two week holiday in Egypt to be my cruise down the Nile aboard the Oberoi Philae.

This incredible river cruiser is built to house approximately 40 to 50 people, considerably less than most other boats of the same size, but travelling during the off-season means there\'s far fewer guests aboard. When my wife and I checked in, we found that not only had we been upgraded but we were also only 2 of 4 guests aboard, and essentially had the boat to ourselves like a private cruise. Despite this small number, the boat ran with a full roster of staff, determined to make our experience memorable.

With the small number of guests onboard, we began to get to know some of the incredible staff, all of whom share the same exceptional passion for their jobs. Emad, Nasser, Rahman, Alaa, Ellia, Farida, and many others turned what we expected to be good to great. From every meal, every interaction, every jaw dropping towel creation during turn down service, every booking at the spa, and every chat about football (which always ended in laughter), the memories the crew have left us with will stay with us forever. Additionally, as my wife and I were also celebrating her birthday, the kitchen went out of their way to bake a custom cake to mark the occasion. 

But travelling down the Nile and stopping at various sights also meant we needed a guide, and the person assigned to us made us fall in love with Egypt and history in general. Tarek\'s knowledge and enthusiasm has now set the bar so high that I\'m afraid no guide may ever be able to match it. Sightseeing with him felt like retracing the steps of the people from 1000s of years ago, an interactive experience like none other and truly the history teacher I wish I had in school. If you want to be absolutely blown away, make sure you ask for Tarek Ibrahim as your guide and you will not regret it. 

To sum up this rather long review, I\'ll simply say that you can\'t possibly go wrong with this team. They\'re all collectively pulling in the same direction and that\'s set a new standard of excellence for hospitality and made us feel like we were travelling with friends. If given the opportunity, I\'d love to take the cruise again, if only to experience the amazing service once more.',5.0,'2023-08-21T03:48:11Z','REV-M2cnOd+gRibdqk5AJBm19EAOuY8EiYDVdtAM4Dx5MI8=','en','Varun_723','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Worth every penny','My husband and I stayed with the Oberoi Philae for our 4-night journey from Luxor to Aswan, and we couldn’t have made a better choice. 

The rooms are modern and spacious, and compared to most of the large cruise liners, the Philae has a relatively smaller capacity of just around 22 rooms. The staff was extremely welcoming and made us feel truly at home during our time onboard. By the end of our stay, we knew many of them by name, and looked forward to chatting with them during meals (where there was a different menu every time!) or in the hallways. The spa is also a must-visit after a long day walking around Egypt’s ancient wonders. 

The itinerary is perfectly balanced so you can enjoy the historic sights, while leaving enough downtime to unwind on the boat. We wanted to add a couple of additional tours to our schedule, and they organized everything seamlessly. 

Finally, I have to give a special shout-out to our Egyptologist guide, Tarek, who took the entire experience from great to unforgettable. His passion and knowledge for his country’s history was infectious, and we learnt more than we could have ever imagined from him. Truly one of the best tour guides we have encountered on any of our travels. If you have the chance, definitely ask for him as your guide. 

Overall, I can’t recommend this cruiser enough. And if you can bear the heat, I’d highly recommend going in the off season. We visited in August and were 2 of only 4 passengers onboard!',5.0,'2023-08-20T06:57:18Z','REV-6eVdKX1kbePuw+u8WEIGJXFvnOROfvUDsEN37ZQRRR8=','en','770malvikam','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Superb experience, but certain parts of the ship already show signs of age','As part of our 12 day trip through Egypt, we spent 4 nights on the Philae travelling up the Nile from Aswan to Luxor. Cruising the Nile is really magical and should be on everyone’s bucket list. We experienced so many unforgettable moments during the cruise, be it lazy lunch on deck while sailing, sipping on a cocktail during sunset watching the river, and all the great sightseeing included. I don’t believe there is a more comfortable way to cruise on the Nile than onboard the Oberoi Philae. With its very generous size considering its only twenty something cabins, it never felt crowded or was there any wait for anything. It felt very exclusive and we were oftentimes the only people on the sundeck, in the lounge or in the gym. The facilities are excellent and also include a full-sized Spa with large treatment rooms with very moderately priced treatments and super professional SPA staff from their Bali property. The overall design is very understated and not as “colonial” (or tacky) as on other Nile cruisers. 

Our cabin (standard “Deluxe Cabin”) was extremely spacious, with twin beds and a separate seating area, large dressing area and HUGE bathroom. The size of the standard cabins was also the reason we picked the Philae over the Zahra. Every day, the house keepers would create some towel animals and caused a lot of fun and surprise. Housekeeping was immaculate and otherwise invisible. 

As regards sightseeing and activities, the Oberoi team gets in touch with you long before the departure and checks what you want to include on the itinerary and makes sure they customise the itinerary for you. Most sightseeing is included in the rate, but there are certain sights not covered. We did the Philae temple at night and made a day trip to Abu Simbel on top of the regular itinerary, both highly recommended and very well-organized by Oberoi. There is also hot air ballooning and many other activities you can pick from (all for a charge). Since we were the only German speaking guests on board, we got a Egyptologist guide to ourselves and our private van just for the 2 of us (although not a Mercedes Benz van any longer, but Hyundai or Toyota). But normally, they would put a small group of max 6 people together. Our guide and driver were excellent and have repeatedly worked with Oberoi. 

One advice: Since not all sights are covered, we would encourage everyone to extend your stay in Aswan and Luxor prior/after the cruise. We did 3 nights at the Sofitel Winter Palace and 2 nights at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract before the cruise which was enough time to cover the most important sights (there is just so much to see in Egypt!!!). Temples of Dendara and Abydos are amazing!!! So is the temple of Khnum in Esna with its gorgeous columns. The stretch of Nile between Assuan and Luxor is not very long, therefore, we opted for the shorter cruise (as opposed to the 6 night itinerary which includes more sights) in order to be able to experience these legendary historic hotels. 

Although we enjoyed very much the journey, mostly thanks to the incredible team and food, the ship unfortunately already shows its age and could use a retouch: We saw many chipped tiles in the swimming pool and also in the bathroom and a couple of mouldy corners (for which we have deducted a point)… This did not impair our experience overall, but paying USD 1,600 per night (yes, per night, not per cruise!), you don’t want/expect to see something like this. Further, while we understand that they are striving for the “clean” look, I do think that Oberoi could make the ship a bit less “cold” and a bit more “cozy”: e.g. the sun beds are just grey sun beds without any toppers on them. This really does not look nor feel very comfy: As we passed by a couple of Sanctuary Boats, while we understand that these are less “exclusive”, we could not help but think that their sundecks looked much more inviting as the sun beds and chairs all had thick, striped toppers and cushions and they placed some plants and lanterns here and there. 

To end on a positive note: The entire team onboard was outstanding! Very attentive, welcoming and chatty, but at the same time keeping the right level of distance. Kudos to Oberoi who always manages to train the staff to a level which is rarely met by any other hotel company! We will never forget this cruise. It is a trip of a lifetime!',4.0,'2023-04-15T18:00:43Z','REV-l5qXf5gLKWR6C2NCo+k+9i7Vjy6CUdwRkLao7otmw14=','en','xiaocai','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P58','2 Days White Desert and Bahariya Oasis Tour','Epoustoufflant !','Epoustouflant ! Le désert noir, la montagne de cristal, le désert blanc en apothéose...des paysages à couper le souffle et laisser des souvenirs incroyables...Avec un guide privé prévenant et attentif...A refaire surement plusieurs jours, le désert est magique !',5.0,'2023-10-25T09:01:50Z','REV-avpw81KYoxlHt8nhRZfIwXdZ0DejEslNsFxlO4ULwI4=','fr','micheledF7784PU','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P375','Cave Church, Garbage City &&nbsp;The&nbsp;City of the Dead In Cairo','Well organized and informative.','We were picked up on time at our hotel with a clean, air conditioned tour van and water bottles waiting for us inside. It was a nice start to what turned out a pleasant, informative and well organized tour. The lunch at the end of a tour was a tasty barbecue served at a nice open air restaurant. Overall it would have been a great experience had it not been for two shopping stops which were neither on the itinerary nor requested. The attention given to us by the shopkeepers made us feel obligated to buy something. The tourist traps were nice - one with jewelry and other souvenirs and the other with clothing and other cotton products, however a shopping trip was not what we signed up for as part of this tour and we would have preferred to spend that time visiting sites that were more compatible with the stated itinerary.',4.0,'2022-05-21T02:04:59Z','REV-tfKFf9ljdjxFpqjb05RMgHUGKap4VIt/Du1XzrCo0cU=','en','TecDiveNomad','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','The Best Boat on the Nile','Fantastic boat fabulous guide, staff were fantastic food was great. Cabins also fantastic. What a boat.',5.0,'2023-12-08T08:48:42Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFBwAL+8l5BMAsPp8PRj0199U=','en','ianjrose1','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Romantic cruise on the exotic Nile','Beautiful accommodations and amazing crew. Thoroughly enjoyed our passage along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Egyptologist was excellent. Food on board was excellent. Only downside was engine noise and vibration in aft cabins but we were docked most nights.',5.0,'2023-11-19T06:17:02Z','REV-PLOwpbfWcba6V1Hcihc6Xxp/40lGyC76eAyYYFGjYQ8=','en','Michael S','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Simply the best','Simply the best. From the staff,accommodations, food and guides to the sites everything was first class. You will notice the difference when you have the sites to yourself or very limited people at them as they do that on purpose so you have the best time exploring around. The tours are limited to only 6 people or less ensuring a private experience. Do yourself a favor and book the suite D05 with the private jacuzzi on the back of the ship, worth every penny. This is the only cruise I would recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2023-10-22T05:13:39Z','REV-EyWtlxSzkIaDqX8Xt/lEJTnUi1E1w/t+lJxFddodbC8=','en','AmyW868','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Best boat on the Nile','Excellent boat. Staff, room, food, cleanliness, service all top notch! I highly recommend this boat. It is the best on the Nile.',5.0,'2023-10-08T06:57:05Z','REV-DTfAZEhVHBHQ09WjvF+Tx/lJdMYqlNP25mYnZBIX9Rk=','en','Khart123','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Spectacular luxury experience from start to finish','We just finished a 6 day Nile cruise aboard the Oberoi Philae. Our high expectations were exceeded in every regard. 
The recently refurbished boat is lovely and luxurious. Spacious cabins with beautiful bathrooms, fantastic quality king beds with high quality sheets and towels refreshed twice daily by attentive housekeeping staff. 
Meals are all a la carte and the quality and variety of the menu was outstanding. With only 22 cabins aboard the staff quickly learn your preferences and driver excellent service. 
Of course the daily tours of the magnificent sites and antiquities are outstanding. Maximum group size is 8 guests per Egyptologist (our group had 4). The Egyptologists were outstanding and accompanied us throughout the week. Each transfer was in a comfortable luxury van with plenty of chilled water. 
We have travelled extensively and had the opportunity to experience numerous luxury brands. This is truly a world class experience.  Highly recommend!',5.0,'2023-09-19T11:22:06Z','REV-81RufjgVarDFCn2EnMfZ4FOaxO3Ed69/ViFKwMGA7VY=','en','AmateurAnthroplogist','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Memories to last a lifetime','Going to see the Pyramids is on many a bucket list, but I found the true highlight of my two week holiday in Egypt to be my cruise down the Nile aboard the Oberoi Philae.

This incredible river cruiser is built to house approximately 40 to 50 people, considerably less than most other boats of the same size, but travelling during the off-season means there\'s far fewer guests aboard. When my wife and I checked in, we found that not only had we been upgraded but we were also only 2 of 4 guests aboard, and essentially had the boat to ourselves like a private cruise. Despite this small number, the boat ran with a full roster of staff, determined to make our experience memorable.

With the small number of guests onboard, we began to get to know some of the incredible staff, all of whom share the same exceptional passion for their jobs. Emad, Nasser, Rahman, Alaa, Ellia, Farida, and many others turned what we expected to be good to great. From every meal, every interaction, every jaw dropping towel creation during turn down service, every booking at the spa, and every chat about football (which always ended in laughter), the memories the crew have left us with will stay with us forever. Additionally, as my wife and I were also celebrating her birthday, the kitchen went out of their way to bake a custom cake to mark the occasion. 

But travelling down the Nile and stopping at various sights also meant we needed a guide, and the person assigned to us made us fall in love with Egypt and history in general. Tarek\'s knowledge and enthusiasm has now set the bar so high that I\'m afraid no guide may ever be able to match it. Sightseeing with him felt like retracing the steps of the people from 1000s of years ago, an interactive experience like none other and truly the history teacher I wish I had in school. If you want to be absolutely blown away, make sure you ask for Tarek Ibrahim as your guide and you will not regret it. 

To sum up this rather long review, I\'ll simply say that you can\'t possibly go wrong with this team. They\'re all collectively pulling in the same direction and that\'s set a new standard of excellence for hospitality and made us feel like we were travelling with friends. If given the opportunity, I\'d love to take the cruise again, if only to experience the amazing service once more.',5.0,'2023-08-21T03:48:11Z','REV-M2cnOd+gRibdqk5AJBm19EAOuY8EiYDVdtAM4Dx5MI8=','en','Varun_723','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Worth every penny','My husband and I stayed with the Oberoi Philae for our 4-night journey from Luxor to Aswan, and we couldn’t have made a better choice. 

The rooms are modern and spacious, and compared to most of the large cruise liners, the Philae has a relatively smaller capacity of just around 22 rooms. The staff was extremely welcoming and made us feel truly at home during our time onboard. By the end of our stay, we knew many of them by name, and looked forward to chatting with them during meals (where there was a different menu every time!) or in the hallways. The spa is also a must-visit after a long day walking around Egypt’s ancient wonders. 

The itinerary is perfectly balanced so you can enjoy the historic sights, while leaving enough downtime to unwind on the boat. We wanted to add a couple of additional tours to our schedule, and they organized everything seamlessly. 

Finally, I have to give a special shout-out to our Egyptologist guide, Tarek, who took the entire experience from great to unforgettable. His passion and knowledge for his country’s history was infectious, and we learnt more than we could have ever imagined from him. Truly one of the best tour guides we have encountered on any of our travels. If you have the chance, definitely ask for him as your guide. 

Overall, I can’t recommend this cruiser enough. And if you can bear the heat, I’d highly recommend going in the off season. We visited in August and were 2 of only 4 passengers onboard!',5.0,'2023-08-20T06:57:18Z','REV-6eVdKX1kbePuw+u8WEIGJXFvnOROfvUDsEN37ZQRRR8=','en','770malvikam','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Superb experience, but certain parts of the ship already show signs of age','As part of our 12 day trip through Egypt, we spent 4 nights on the Philae travelling up the Nile from Aswan to Luxor. Cruising the Nile is really magical and should be on everyone’s bucket list. We experienced so many unforgettable moments during the cruise, be it lazy lunch on deck while sailing, sipping on a cocktail during sunset watching the river, and all the great sightseeing included. I don’t believe there is a more comfortable way to cruise on the Nile than onboard the Oberoi Philae. With its very generous size considering its only twenty something cabins, it never felt crowded or was there any wait for anything. It felt very exclusive and we were oftentimes the only people on the sundeck, in the lounge or in the gym. The facilities are excellent and also include a full-sized Spa with large treatment rooms with very moderately priced treatments and super professional SPA staff from their Bali property. The overall design is very understated and not as “colonial” (or tacky) as on other Nile cruisers. 

Our cabin (standard “Deluxe Cabin”) was extremely spacious, with twin beds and a separate seating area, large dressing area and HUGE bathroom. The size of the standard cabins was also the reason we picked the Philae over the Zahra. Every day, the house keepers would create some towel animals and caused a lot of fun and surprise. Housekeeping was immaculate and otherwise invisible. 

As regards sightseeing and activities, the Oberoi team gets in touch with you long before the departure and checks what you want to include on the itinerary and makes sure they customise the itinerary for you. Most sightseeing is included in the rate, but there are certain sights not covered. We did the Philae temple at night and made a day trip to Abu Simbel on top of the regular itinerary, both highly recommended and very well-organized by Oberoi. There is also hot air ballooning and many other activities you can pick from (all for a charge). Since we were the only German speaking guests on board, we got a Egyptologist guide to ourselves and our private van just for the 2 of us (although not a Mercedes Benz van any longer, but Hyundai or Toyota). But normally, they would put a small group of max 6 people together. Our guide and driver were excellent and have repeatedly worked with Oberoi. 

One advice: Since not all sights are covered, we would encourage everyone to extend your stay in Aswan and Luxor prior/after the cruise. We did 3 nights at the Sofitel Winter Palace and 2 nights at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract before the cruise which was enough time to cover the most important sights (there is just so much to see in Egypt!!!). Temples of Dendara and Abydos are amazing!!! So is the temple of Khnum in Esna with its gorgeous columns. The stretch of Nile between Assuan and Luxor is not very long, therefore, we opted for the shorter cruise (as opposed to the 6 night itinerary which includes more sights) in order to be able to experience these legendary historic hotels. 

Although we enjoyed very much the journey, mostly thanks to the incredible team and food, the ship unfortunately already shows its age and could use a retouch: We saw many chipped tiles in the swimming pool and also in the bathroom and a couple of mouldy corners (for which we have deducted a point)… This did not impair our experience overall, but paying USD 1,600 per night (yes, per night, not per cruise!), you don’t want/expect to see something like this. Further, while we understand that they are striving for the “clean” look, I do think that Oberoi could make the ship a bit less “cold” and a bit more “cozy”: e.g. the sun beds are just grey sun beds without any toppers on them. This really does not look nor feel very comfy: As we passed by a couple of Sanctuary Boats, while we understand that these are less “exclusive”, we could not help but think that their sundecks looked much more inviting as the sun beds and chairs all had thick, striped toppers and cushions and they placed some plants and lanterns here and there. 

To end on a positive note: The entire team onboard was outstanding! Very attentive, welcoming and chatty, but at the same time keeping the right level of distance. Kudos to Oberoi who always manages to train the staff to a level which is rarely met by any other hotel company! We will never forget this cruise. It is a trip of a lifetime!',4.0,'2023-04-15T18:00:43Z','REV-l5qXf5gLKWR6C2NCo+k+9i7Vjy6CUdwRkLao7otmw14=','en','xiaocai','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P64','Tour to Cairo Citadel, Khan El-Khalil and Coptic Cairo','Intéressant','Un fort passé historique de la vie et l’évolution des religions dans cette immense ville…A découvrir !',4.0,'2023-11-08T14:41:05Z','REV-QJFE20zUbx3FxZ8O1HZTUYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','fr','Philippe_V','VIATOR'),('119753P375','Cave Church, Garbage City &&nbsp;The&nbsp;City of the Dead In Cairo','Well organized and informative.','We were picked up on time at our hotel with a clean, air conditioned tour van and water bottles waiting for us inside. It was a nice start to what turned out a pleasant, informative and well organized tour. The lunch at the end of a tour was a tasty barbecue served at a nice open air restaurant. Overall it would have been a great experience had it not been for two shopping stops which were neither on the itinerary nor requested. The attention given to us by the shopkeepers made us feel obligated to buy something. The tourist traps were nice - one with jewelry and other souvenirs and the other with clothing and other cotton products, however a shopping trip was not what we signed up for as part of this tour and we would have preferred to spend that time visiting sites that were more compatible with the stated itinerary.',4.0,'2022-05-21T02:04:59Z','REV-tfKFf9ljdjxFpqjb05RMgHUGKap4VIt/Du1XzrCo0cU=','en','TecDiveNomad','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','The Best Boat on the Nile','Fantastic boat fabulous guide, staff were fantastic food was great. Cabins also fantastic. What a boat.',5.0,'2023-12-08T08:48:42Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFBwAL+8l5BMAsPp8PRj0199U=','en','ianjrose1','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Romantic cruise on the exotic Nile','Beautiful accommodations and amazing crew. Thoroughly enjoyed our passage along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Egyptologist was excellent. Food on board was excellent. Only downside was engine noise and vibration in aft cabins but we were docked most nights.',5.0,'2023-11-19T06:17:02Z','REV-PLOwpbfWcba6V1Hcihc6Xxp/40lGyC76eAyYYFGjYQ8=','en','Michael S','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Simply the best','Simply the best. From the staff,accommodations, food and guides to the sites everything was first class. You will notice the difference when you have the sites to yourself or very limited people at them as they do that on purpose so you have the best time exploring around. The tours are limited to only 6 people or less ensuring a private experience. Do yourself a favor and book the suite D05 with the private jacuzzi on the back of the ship, worth every penny. This is the only cruise I would recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2023-10-22T05:13:39Z','REV-EyWtlxSzkIaDqX8Xt/lEJTnUi1E1w/t+lJxFddodbC8=','en','AmyW868','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Best boat on the Nile','Excellent boat. Staff, room, food, cleanliness, service all top notch! I highly recommend this boat. It is the best on the Nile.',5.0,'2023-10-08T06:57:05Z','REV-DTfAZEhVHBHQ09WjvF+Tx/lJdMYqlNP25mYnZBIX9Rk=','en','Khart123','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Spectacular luxury experience from start to finish','We just finished a 6 day Nile cruise aboard the Oberoi Philae. Our high expectations were exceeded in every regard. 
The recently refurbished boat is lovely and luxurious. Spacious cabins with beautiful bathrooms, fantastic quality king beds with high quality sheets and towels refreshed twice daily by attentive housekeeping staff. 
Meals are all a la carte and the quality and variety of the menu was outstanding. With only 22 cabins aboard the staff quickly learn your preferences and driver excellent service. 
Of course the daily tours of the magnificent sites and antiquities are outstanding. Maximum group size is 8 guests per Egyptologist (our group had 4). The Egyptologists were outstanding and accompanied us throughout the week. Each transfer was in a comfortable luxury van with plenty of chilled water. 
We have travelled extensively and had the opportunity to experience numerous luxury brands. This is truly a world class experience.  Highly recommend!',5.0,'2023-09-19T11:22:06Z','REV-81RufjgVarDFCn2EnMfZ4FOaxO3Ed69/ViFKwMGA7VY=','en','AmateurAnthroplogist','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Memories to last a lifetime','Going to see the Pyramids is on many a bucket list, but I found the true highlight of my two week holiday in Egypt to be my cruise down the Nile aboard the Oberoi Philae.

This incredible river cruiser is built to house approximately 40 to 50 people, considerably less than most other boats of the same size, but travelling during the off-season means there\'s far fewer guests aboard. When my wife and I checked in, we found that not only had we been upgraded but we were also only 2 of 4 guests aboard, and essentially had the boat to ourselves like a private cruise. Despite this small number, the boat ran with a full roster of staff, determined to make our experience memorable.

With the small number of guests onboard, we began to get to know some of the incredible staff, all of whom share the same exceptional passion for their jobs. Emad, Nasser, Rahman, Alaa, Ellia, Farida, and many others turned what we expected to be good to great. From every meal, every interaction, every jaw dropping towel creation during turn down service, every booking at the spa, and every chat about football (which always ended in laughter), the memories the crew have left us with will stay with us forever. Additionally, as my wife and I were also celebrating her birthday, the kitchen went out of their way to bake a custom cake to mark the occasion. 

But travelling down the Nile and stopping at various sights also meant we needed a guide, and the person assigned to us made us fall in love with Egypt and history in general. Tarek\'s knowledge and enthusiasm has now set the bar so high that I\'m afraid no guide may ever be able to match it. Sightseeing with him felt like retracing the steps of the people from 1000s of years ago, an interactive experience like none other and truly the history teacher I wish I had in school. If you want to be absolutely blown away, make sure you ask for Tarek Ibrahim as your guide and you will not regret it. 

To sum up this rather long review, I\'ll simply say that you can\'t possibly go wrong with this team. They\'re all collectively pulling in the same direction and that\'s set a new standard of excellence for hospitality and made us feel like we were travelling with friends. If given the opportunity, I\'d love to take the cruise again, if only to experience the amazing service once more.',5.0,'2023-08-21T03:48:11Z','REV-M2cnOd+gRibdqk5AJBm19EAOuY8EiYDVdtAM4Dx5MI8=','en','Varun_723','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Worth every penny','My husband and I stayed with the Oberoi Philae for our 4-night journey from Luxor to Aswan, and we couldn’t have made a better choice. 

The rooms are modern and spacious, and compared to most of the large cruise liners, the Philae has a relatively smaller capacity of just around 22 rooms. The staff was extremely welcoming and made us feel truly at home during our time onboard. By the end of our stay, we knew many of them by name, and looked forward to chatting with them during meals (where there was a different menu every time!) or in the hallways. The spa is also a must-visit after a long day walking around Egypt’s ancient wonders. 

The itinerary is perfectly balanced so you can enjoy the historic sights, while leaving enough downtime to unwind on the boat. We wanted to add a couple of additional tours to our schedule, and they organized everything seamlessly. 

Finally, I have to give a special shout-out to our Egyptologist guide, Tarek, who took the entire experience from great to unforgettable. His passion and knowledge for his country’s history was infectious, and we learnt more than we could have ever imagined from him. Truly one of the best tour guides we have encountered on any of our travels. If you have the chance, definitely ask for him as your guide. 

Overall, I can’t recommend this cruiser enough. And if you can bear the heat, I’d highly recommend going in the off season. We visited in August and were 2 of only 4 passengers onboard!',5.0,'2023-08-20T06:57:18Z','REV-6eVdKX1kbePuw+u8WEIGJXFvnOROfvUDsEN37ZQRRR8=','en','770malvikam','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Superb experience, but certain parts of the ship already show signs of age','As part of our 12 day trip through Egypt, we spent 4 nights on the Philae travelling up the Nile from Aswan to Luxor. Cruising the Nile is really magical and should be on everyone’s bucket list. We experienced so many unforgettable moments during the cruise, be it lazy lunch on deck while sailing, sipping on a cocktail during sunset watching the river, and all the great sightseeing included. I don’t believe there is a more comfortable way to cruise on the Nile than onboard the Oberoi Philae. With its very generous size considering its only twenty something cabins, it never felt crowded or was there any wait for anything. It felt very exclusive and we were oftentimes the only people on the sundeck, in the lounge or in the gym. The facilities are excellent and also include a full-sized Spa with large treatment rooms with very moderately priced treatments and super professional SPA staff from their Bali property. The overall design is very understated and not as “colonial” (or tacky) as on other Nile cruisers. 

Our cabin (standard “Deluxe Cabin”) was extremely spacious, with twin beds and a separate seating area, large dressing area and HUGE bathroom. The size of the standard cabins was also the reason we picked the Philae over the Zahra. Every day, the house keepers would create some towel animals and caused a lot of fun and surprise. Housekeeping was immaculate and otherwise invisible. 

As regards sightseeing and activities, the Oberoi team gets in touch with you long before the departure and checks what you want to include on the itinerary and makes sure they customise the itinerary for you. Most sightseeing is included in the rate, but there are certain sights not covered. We did the Philae temple at night and made a day trip to Abu Simbel on top of the regular itinerary, both highly recommended and very well-organized by Oberoi. There is also hot air ballooning and many other activities you can pick from (all for a charge). Since we were the only German speaking guests on board, we got a Egyptologist guide to ourselves and our private van just for the 2 of us (although not a Mercedes Benz van any longer, but Hyundai or Toyota). But normally, they would put a small group of max 6 people together. Our guide and driver were excellent and have repeatedly worked with Oberoi. 

One advice: Since not all sights are covered, we would encourage everyone to extend your stay in Aswan and Luxor prior/after the cruise. We did 3 nights at the Sofitel Winter Palace and 2 nights at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract before the cruise which was enough time to cover the most important sights (there is just so much to see in Egypt!!!). Temples of Dendara and Abydos are amazing!!! So is the temple of Khnum in Esna with its gorgeous columns. The stretch of Nile between Assuan and Luxor is not very long, therefore, we opted for the shorter cruise (as opposed to the 6 night itinerary which includes more sights) in order to be able to experience these legendary historic hotels. 

Although we enjoyed very much the journey, mostly thanks to the incredible team and food, the ship unfortunately already shows its age and could use a retouch: We saw many chipped tiles in the swimming pool and also in the bathroom and a couple of mouldy corners (for which we have deducted a point)… This did not impair our experience overall, but paying USD 1,600 per night (yes, per night, not per cruise!), you don’t want/expect to see something like this. Further, while we understand that they are striving for the “clean” look, I do think that Oberoi could make the ship a bit less “cold” and a bit more “cozy”: e.g. the sun beds are just grey sun beds without any toppers on them. This really does not look nor feel very comfy: As we passed by a couple of Sanctuary Boats, while we understand that these are less “exclusive”, we could not help but think that their sundecks looked much more inviting as the sun beds and chairs all had thick, striped toppers and cushions and they placed some plants and lanterns here and there. 

To end on a positive note: The entire team onboard was outstanding! Very attentive, welcoming and chatty, but at the same time keeping the right level of distance. Kudos to Oberoi who always manages to train the staff to a level which is rarely met by any other hotel company! We will never forget this cruise. It is a trip of a lifetime!',4.0,'2023-04-15T18:00:43Z','REV-l5qXf5gLKWR6C2NCo+k+9i7Vjy6CUdwRkLao7otmw14=','en','xiaocai','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P64','Tour to Cairo Citadel, Khan El-Khalil and Coptic Cairo','Intéressant','Un fort passé historique de la vie et l’évolution des religions dans cette immense ville…A découvrir !',4.0,'2023-11-08T14:41:05Z','REV-QJFE20zUbx3FxZ8O1HZTUYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','fr','Philippe_V','VIATOR'),('119753P375','Cave Church, Garbage City &&nbsp;The&nbsp;City of the Dead In Cairo','Well organized and informative.','We were picked up on time at our hotel with a clean, air conditioned tour van and water bottles waiting for us inside. It was a nice start to what turned out a pleasant, informative and well organized tour. The lunch at the end of a tour was a tasty barbecue served at a nice open air restaurant. Overall it would have been a great experience had it not been for two shopping stops which were neither on the itinerary nor requested. The attention given to us by the shopkeepers made us feel obligated to buy something. The tourist traps were nice - one with jewelry and other souvenirs and the other with clothing and other cotton products, however a shopping trip was not what we signed up for as part of this tour and we would have preferred to spend that time visiting sites that were more compatible with the stated itinerary.',4.0,'2022-05-21T02:04:59Z','REV-tfKFf9ljdjxFpqjb05RMgHUGKap4VIt/Du1XzrCo0cU=','en','TecDiveNomad','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','The Best Boat on the Nile','Fantastic boat fabulous guide, staff were fantastic food was great. Cabins also fantastic. What a boat.',5.0,'2023-12-08T08:48:42Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFBwAL+8l5BMAsPp8PRj0199U=','en','ianjrose1','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Romantic cruise on the exotic Nile','Beautiful accommodations and amazing crew. Thoroughly enjoyed our passage along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Egyptologist was excellent. Food on board was excellent. Only downside was engine noise and vibration in aft cabins but we were docked most nights.',5.0,'2023-11-19T06:17:02Z','REV-PLOwpbfWcba6V1Hcihc6Xxp/40lGyC76eAyYYFGjYQ8=','en','Michael S','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Simply the best','Simply the best. From the staff,accommodations, food and guides to the sites everything was first class. You will notice the difference when you have the sites to yourself or very limited people at them as they do that on purpose so you have the best time exploring around. The tours are limited to only 6 people or less ensuring a private experience. Do yourself a favor and book the suite D05 with the private jacuzzi on the back of the ship, worth every penny. This is the only cruise I would recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2023-10-22T05:13:39Z','REV-EyWtlxSzkIaDqX8Xt/lEJTnUi1E1w/t+lJxFddodbC8=','en','AmyW868','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Best boat on the Nile','Excellent boat. Staff, room, food, cleanliness, service all top notch! I highly recommend this boat. It is the best on the Nile.',5.0,'2023-10-08T06:57:05Z','REV-DTfAZEhVHBHQ09WjvF+Tx/lJdMYqlNP25mYnZBIX9Rk=','en','Khart123','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Spectacular luxury experience from start to finish','We just finished a 6 day Nile cruise aboard the Oberoi Philae. Our high expectations were exceeded in every regard. 
The recently refurbished boat is lovely and luxurious. Spacious cabins with beautiful bathrooms, fantastic quality king beds with high quality sheets and towels refreshed twice daily by attentive housekeeping staff. 
Meals are all a la carte and the quality and variety of the menu was outstanding. With only 22 cabins aboard the staff quickly learn your preferences and driver excellent service. 
Of course the daily tours of the magnificent sites and antiquities are outstanding. Maximum group size is 8 guests per Egyptologist (our group had 4). The Egyptologists were outstanding and accompanied us throughout the week. Each transfer was in a comfortable luxury van with plenty of chilled water. 
We have travelled extensively and had the opportunity to experience numerous luxury brands. This is truly a world class experience.  Highly recommend!',5.0,'2023-09-19T11:22:06Z','REV-81RufjgVarDFCn2EnMfZ4FOaxO3Ed69/ViFKwMGA7VY=','en','AmateurAnthroplogist','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Memories to last a lifetime','Going to see the Pyramids is on many a bucket list, but I found the true highlight of my two week holiday in Egypt to be my cruise down the Nile aboard the Oberoi Philae.

This incredible river cruiser is built to house approximately 40 to 50 people, considerably less than most other boats of the same size, but travelling during the off-season means there\'s far fewer guests aboard. When my wife and I checked in, we found that not only had we been upgraded but we were also only 2 of 4 guests aboard, and essentially had the boat to ourselves like a private cruise. Despite this small number, the boat ran with a full roster of staff, determined to make our experience memorable.

With the small number of guests onboard, we began to get to know some of the incredible staff, all of whom share the same exceptional passion for their jobs. Emad, Nasser, Rahman, Alaa, Ellia, Farida, and many others turned what we expected to be good to great. From every meal, every interaction, every jaw dropping towel creation during turn down service, every booking at the spa, and every chat about football (which always ended in laughter), the memories the crew have left us with will stay with us forever. Additionally, as my wife and I were also celebrating her birthday, the kitchen went out of their way to bake a custom cake to mark the occasion. 

But travelling down the Nile and stopping at various sights also meant we needed a guide, and the person assigned to us made us fall in love with Egypt and history in general. Tarek\'s knowledge and enthusiasm has now set the bar so high that I\'m afraid no guide may ever be able to match it. Sightseeing with him felt like retracing the steps of the people from 1000s of years ago, an interactive experience like none other and truly the history teacher I wish I had in school. If you want to be absolutely blown away, make sure you ask for Tarek Ibrahim as your guide and you will not regret it. 

To sum up this rather long review, I\'ll simply say that you can\'t possibly go wrong with this team. They\'re all collectively pulling in the same direction and that\'s set a new standard of excellence for hospitality and made us feel like we were travelling with friends. If given the opportunity, I\'d love to take the cruise again, if only to experience the amazing service once more.',5.0,'2023-08-21T03:48:11Z','REV-M2cnOd+gRibdqk5AJBm19EAOuY8EiYDVdtAM4Dx5MI8=','en','Varun_723','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Worth every penny','My husband and I stayed with the Oberoi Philae for our 4-night journey from Luxor to Aswan, and we couldn’t have made a better choice. 

The rooms are modern and spacious, and compared to most of the large cruise liners, the Philae has a relatively smaller capacity of just around 22 rooms. The staff was extremely welcoming and made us feel truly at home during our time onboard. By the end of our stay, we knew many of them by name, and looked forward to chatting with them during meals (where there was a different menu every time!) or in the hallways. The spa is also a must-visit after a long day walking around Egypt’s ancient wonders. 

The itinerary is perfectly balanced so you can enjoy the historic sights, while leaving enough downtime to unwind on the boat. We wanted to add a couple of additional tours to our schedule, and they organized everything seamlessly. 

Finally, I have to give a special shout-out to our Egyptologist guide, Tarek, who took the entire experience from great to unforgettable. His passion and knowledge for his country’s history was infectious, and we learnt more than we could have ever imagined from him. Truly one of the best tour guides we have encountered on any of our travels. If you have the chance, definitely ask for him as your guide. 

Overall, I can’t recommend this cruiser enough. And if you can bear the heat, I’d highly recommend going in the off season. We visited in August and were 2 of only 4 passengers onboard!',5.0,'2023-08-20T06:57:18Z','REV-6eVdKX1kbePuw+u8WEIGJXFvnOROfvUDsEN37ZQRRR8=','en','770malvikam','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Superb experience, but certain parts of the ship already show signs of age','As part of our 12 day trip through Egypt, we spent 4 nights on the Philae travelling up the Nile from Aswan to Luxor. Cruising the Nile is really magical and should be on everyone’s bucket list. We experienced so many unforgettable moments during the cruise, be it lazy lunch on deck while sailing, sipping on a cocktail during sunset watching the river, and all the great sightseeing included. I don’t believe there is a more comfortable way to cruise on the Nile than onboard the Oberoi Philae. With its very generous size considering its only twenty something cabins, it never felt crowded or was there any wait for anything. It felt very exclusive and we were oftentimes the only people on the sundeck, in the lounge or in the gym. The facilities are excellent and also include a full-sized Spa with large treatment rooms with very moderately priced treatments and super professional SPA staff from their Bali property. The overall design is very understated and not as “colonial” (or tacky) as on other Nile cruisers. 

Our cabin (standard “Deluxe Cabin”) was extremely spacious, with twin beds and a separate seating area, large dressing area and HUGE bathroom. The size of the standard cabins was also the reason we picked the Philae over the Zahra. Every day, the house keepers would create some towel animals and caused a lot of fun and surprise. Housekeeping was immaculate and otherwise invisible. 

As regards sightseeing and activities, the Oberoi team gets in touch with you long before the departure and checks what you want to include on the itinerary and makes sure they customise the itinerary for you. Most sightseeing is included in the rate, but there are certain sights not covered. We did the Philae temple at night and made a day trip to Abu Simbel on top of the regular itinerary, both highly recommended and very well-organized by Oberoi. There is also hot air ballooning and many other activities you can pick from (all for a charge). Since we were the only German speaking guests on board, we got a Egyptologist guide to ourselves and our private van just for the 2 of us (although not a Mercedes Benz van any longer, but Hyundai or Toyota). But normally, they would put a small group of max 6 people together. Our guide and driver were excellent and have repeatedly worked with Oberoi. 

One advice: Since not all sights are covered, we would encourage everyone to extend your stay in Aswan and Luxor prior/after the cruise. We did 3 nights at the Sofitel Winter Palace and 2 nights at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract before the cruise which was enough time to cover the most important sights (there is just so much to see in Egypt!!!). Temples of Dendara and Abydos are amazing!!! So is the temple of Khnum in Esna with its gorgeous columns. The stretch of Nile between Assuan and Luxor is not very long, therefore, we opted for the shorter cruise (as opposed to the 6 night itinerary which includes more sights) in order to be able to experience these legendary historic hotels. 

Although we enjoyed very much the journey, mostly thanks to the incredible team and food, the ship unfortunately already shows its age and could use a retouch: We saw many chipped tiles in the swimming pool and also in the bathroom and a couple of mouldy corners (for which we have deducted a point)… This did not impair our experience overall, but paying USD 1,600 per night (yes, per night, not per cruise!), you don’t want/expect to see something like this. Further, while we understand that they are striving for the “clean” look, I do think that Oberoi could make the ship a bit less “cold” and a bit more “cozy”: e.g. the sun beds are just grey sun beds without any toppers on them. This really does not look nor feel very comfy: As we passed by a couple of Sanctuary Boats, while we understand that these are less “exclusive”, we could not help but think that their sundecks looked much more inviting as the sun beds and chairs all had thick, striped toppers and cushions and they placed some plants and lanterns here and there. 

To end on a positive note: The entire team onboard was outstanding! Very attentive, welcoming and chatty, but at the same time keeping the right level of distance. Kudos to Oberoi who always manages to train the staff to a level which is rarely met by any other hotel company! We will never forget this cruise. It is a trip of a lifetime!',4.0,'2023-04-15T18:00:43Z','REV-l5qXf5gLKWR6C2NCo+k+9i7Vjy6CUdwRkLao7otmw14=','en','xiaocai','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P64','Tour to Cairo Citadel, Khan El-Khalil and Coptic Cairo','Intéressant','Un fort passé historique de la vie et l’évolution des religions dans cette immense ville…A découvrir !',4.0,'2023-11-08T14:41:05Z','REV-QJFE20zUbx3FxZ8O1HZTUYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','fr','Philippe_V','VIATOR'),('119753P375','Cave Church, Garbage City &&nbsp;The&nbsp;City of the Dead In Cairo','Well organized and informative.','We were picked up on time at our hotel with a clean, air conditioned tour van and water bottles waiting for us inside. It was a nice start to what turned out a pleasant, informative and well organized tour. The lunch at the end of a tour was a tasty barbecue served at a nice open air restaurant. Overall it would have been a great experience had it not been for two shopping stops which were neither on the itinerary nor requested. The attention given to us by the shopkeepers made us feel obligated to buy something. The tourist traps were nice - one with jewelry and other souvenirs and the other with clothing and other cotton products, however a shopping trip was not what we signed up for as part of this tour and we would have preferred to spend that time visiting sites that were more compatible with the stated itinerary.',4.0,'2022-05-21T02:04:59Z','REV-tfKFf9ljdjxFpqjb05RMgHUGKap4VIt/Du1XzrCo0cU=','en','TecDiveNomad','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','The Best Boat on the Nile','Fantastic boat fabulous guide, staff were fantastic food was great. Cabins also fantastic. What a boat.',5.0,'2023-12-08T08:48:42Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFBwAL+8l5BMAsPp8PRj0199U=','en','ianjrose1','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Romantic cruise on the exotic Nile','Beautiful accommodations and amazing crew. Thoroughly enjoyed our passage along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Egyptologist was excellent. Food on board was excellent. Only downside was engine noise and vibration in aft cabins but we were docked most nights.',5.0,'2023-11-19T06:17:02Z','REV-PLOwpbfWcba6V1Hcihc6Xxp/40lGyC76eAyYYFGjYQ8=','en','Michael S','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Simply the best','Simply the best. From the staff,accommodations, food and guides to the sites everything was first class. You will notice the difference when you have the sites to yourself or very limited people at them as they do that on purpose so you have the best time exploring around. The tours are limited to only 6 people or less ensuring a private experience. Do yourself a favor and book the suite D05 with the private jacuzzi on the back of the ship, worth every penny. This is the only cruise I would recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2023-10-22T05:13:39Z','REV-EyWtlxSzkIaDqX8Xt/lEJTnUi1E1w/t+lJxFddodbC8=','en','AmyW868','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Best boat on the Nile','Excellent boat. Staff, room, food, cleanliness, service all top notch! I highly recommend this boat. It is the best on the Nile.',5.0,'2023-10-08T06:57:05Z','REV-DTfAZEhVHBHQ09WjvF+Tx/lJdMYqlNP25mYnZBIX9Rk=','en','Khart123','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Spectacular luxury experience from start to finish','We just finished a 6 day Nile cruise aboard the Oberoi Philae. Our high expectations were exceeded in every regard. 
The recently refurbished boat is lovely and luxurious. Spacious cabins with beautiful bathrooms, fantastic quality king beds with high quality sheets and towels refreshed twice daily by attentive housekeeping staff. 
Meals are all a la carte and the quality and variety of the menu was outstanding. With only 22 cabins aboard the staff quickly learn your preferences and driver excellent service. 
Of course the daily tours of the magnificent sites and antiquities are outstanding. Maximum group size is 8 guests per Egyptologist (our group had 4). The Egyptologists were outstanding and accompanied us throughout the week. Each transfer was in a comfortable luxury van with plenty of chilled water. 
We have travelled extensively and had the opportunity to experience numerous luxury brands. This is truly a world class experience.  Highly recommend!',5.0,'2023-09-19T11:22:06Z','REV-81RufjgVarDFCn2EnMfZ4FOaxO3Ed69/ViFKwMGA7VY=','en','AmateurAnthroplogist','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Memories to last a lifetime','Going to see the Pyramids is on many a bucket list, but I found the true highlight of my two week holiday in Egypt to be my cruise down the Nile aboard the Oberoi Philae.

This incredible river cruiser is built to house approximately 40 to 50 people, considerably less than most other boats of the same size, but travelling during the off-season means there\'s far fewer guests aboard. When my wife and I checked in, we found that not only had we been upgraded but we were also only 2 of 4 guests aboard, and essentially had the boat to ourselves like a private cruise. Despite this small number, the boat ran with a full roster of staff, determined to make our experience memorable.

With the small number of guests onboard, we began to get to know some of the incredible staff, all of whom share the same exceptional passion for their jobs. Emad, Nasser, Rahman, Alaa, Ellia, Farida, and many others turned what we expected to be good to great. From every meal, every interaction, every jaw dropping towel creation during turn down service, every booking at the spa, and every chat about football (which always ended in laughter), the memories the crew have left us with will stay with us forever. Additionally, as my wife and I were also celebrating her birthday, the kitchen went out of their way to bake a custom cake to mark the occasion. 

But travelling down the Nile and stopping at various sights also meant we needed a guide, and the person assigned to us made us fall in love with Egypt and history in general. Tarek\'s knowledge and enthusiasm has now set the bar so high that I\'m afraid no guide may ever be able to match it. Sightseeing with him felt like retracing the steps of the people from 1000s of years ago, an interactive experience like none other and truly the history teacher I wish I had in school. If you want to be absolutely blown away, make sure you ask for Tarek Ibrahim as your guide and you will not regret it. 

To sum up this rather long review, I\'ll simply say that you can\'t possibly go wrong with this team. They\'re all collectively pulling in the same direction and that\'s set a new standard of excellence for hospitality and made us feel like we were travelling with friends. If given the opportunity, I\'d love to take the cruise again, if only to experience the amazing service once more.',5.0,'2023-08-21T03:48:11Z','REV-M2cnOd+gRibdqk5AJBm19EAOuY8EiYDVdtAM4Dx5MI8=','en','Varun_723','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Worth every penny','My husband and I stayed with the Oberoi Philae for our 4-night journey from Luxor to Aswan, and we couldn’t have made a better choice. 

The rooms are modern and spacious, and compared to most of the large cruise liners, the Philae has a relatively smaller capacity of just around 22 rooms. The staff was extremely welcoming and made us feel truly at home during our time onboard. By the end of our stay, we knew many of them by name, and looked forward to chatting with them during meals (where there was a different menu every time!) or in the hallways. The spa is also a must-visit after a long day walking around Egypt’s ancient wonders. 

The itinerary is perfectly balanced so you can enjoy the historic sights, while leaving enough downtime to unwind on the boat. We wanted to add a couple of additional tours to our schedule, and they organized everything seamlessly. 

Finally, I have to give a special shout-out to our Egyptologist guide, Tarek, who took the entire experience from great to unforgettable. His passion and knowledge for his country’s history was infectious, and we learnt more than we could have ever imagined from him. Truly one of the best tour guides we have encountered on any of our travels. If you have the chance, definitely ask for him as your guide. 

Overall, I can’t recommend this cruiser enough. And if you can bear the heat, I’d highly recommend going in the off season. We visited in August and were 2 of only 4 passengers onboard!',5.0,'2023-08-20T06:57:18Z','REV-6eVdKX1kbePuw+u8WEIGJXFvnOROfvUDsEN37ZQRRR8=','en','770malvikam','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Superb experience, but certain parts of the ship already show signs of age','As part of our 12 day trip through Egypt, we spent 4 nights on the Philae travelling up the Nile from Aswan to Luxor. Cruising the Nile is really magical and should be on everyone’s bucket list. We experienced so many unforgettable moments during the cruise, be it lazy lunch on deck while sailing, sipping on a cocktail during sunset watching the river, and all the great sightseeing included. I don’t believe there is a more comfortable way to cruise on the Nile than onboard the Oberoi Philae. With its very generous size considering its only twenty something cabins, it never felt crowded or was there any wait for anything. It felt very exclusive and we were oftentimes the only people on the sundeck, in the lounge or in the gym. The facilities are excellent and also include a full-sized Spa with large treatment rooms with very moderately priced treatments and super professional SPA staff from their Bali property. The overall design is very understated and not as “colonial” (or tacky) as on other Nile cruisers. 

Our cabin (standard “Deluxe Cabin”) was extremely spacious, with twin beds and a separate seating area, large dressing area and HUGE bathroom. The size of the standard cabins was also the reason we picked the Philae over the Zahra. Every day, the house keepers would create some towel animals and caused a lot of fun and surprise. Housekeeping was immaculate and otherwise invisible. 

As regards sightseeing and activities, the Oberoi team gets in touch with you long before the departure and checks what you want to include on the itinerary and makes sure they customise the itinerary for you. Most sightseeing is included in the rate, but there are certain sights not covered. We did the Philae temple at night and made a day trip to Abu Simbel on top of the regular itinerary, both highly recommended and very well-organized by Oberoi. There is also hot air ballooning and many other activities you can pick from (all for a charge). Since we were the only German speaking guests on board, we got a Egyptologist guide to ourselves and our private van just for the 2 of us (although not a Mercedes Benz van any longer, but Hyundai or Toyota). But normally, they would put a small group of max 6 people together. Our guide and driver were excellent and have repeatedly worked with Oberoi. 

One advice: Since not all sights are covered, we would encourage everyone to extend your stay in Aswan and Luxor prior/after the cruise. We did 3 nights at the Sofitel Winter Palace and 2 nights at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract before the cruise which was enough time to cover the most important sights (there is just so much to see in Egypt!!!). Temples of Dendara and Abydos are amazing!!! So is the temple of Khnum in Esna with its gorgeous columns. The stretch of Nile between Assuan and Luxor is not very long, therefore, we opted for the shorter cruise (as opposed to the 6 night itinerary which includes more sights) in order to be able to experience these legendary historic hotels. 

Although we enjoyed very much the journey, mostly thanks to the incredible team and food, the ship unfortunately already shows its age and could use a retouch: We saw many chipped tiles in the swimming pool and also in the bathroom and a couple of mouldy corners (for which we have deducted a point)… This did not impair our experience overall, but paying USD 1,600 per night (yes, per night, not per cruise!), you don’t want/expect to see something like this. Further, while we understand that they are striving for the “clean” look, I do think that Oberoi could make the ship a bit less “cold” and a bit more “cozy”: e.g. the sun beds are just grey sun beds without any toppers on them. This really does not look nor feel very comfy: As we passed by a couple of Sanctuary Boats, while we understand that these are less “exclusive”, we could not help but think that their sundecks looked much more inviting as the sun beds and chairs all had thick, striped toppers and cushions and they placed some plants and lanterns here and there. 

To end on a positive note: The entire team onboard was outstanding! Very attentive, welcoming and chatty, but at the same time keeping the right level of distance. Kudos to Oberoi who always manages to train the staff to a level which is rarely met by any other hotel company! We will never forget this cruise. It is a trip of a lifetime!',4.0,'2023-04-15T18:00:43Z','REV-l5qXf5gLKWR6C2NCo+k+9i7Vjy6CUdwRkLao7otmw14=','en','xiaocai','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P64','Tour to Cairo Citadel, Khan El-Khalil and Coptic Cairo','Intéressant','Un fort passé historique de la vie et l’évolution des religions dans cette immense ville…A découvrir !',4.0,'2023-11-08T14:41:05Z','REV-QJFE20zUbx3FxZ8O1HZTUYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','fr','Philippe_V','VIATOR'),('119753P375','Cave Church, Garbage City &&nbsp;The&nbsp;City of the Dead In Cairo','Well organized and informative.','We were picked up on time at our hotel with a clean, air conditioned tour van and water bottles waiting for us inside. It was a nice start to what turned out a pleasant, informative and well organized tour. The lunch at the end of a tour was a tasty barbecue served at a nice open air restaurant. Overall it would have been a great experience had it not been for two shopping stops which were neither on the itinerary nor requested. The attention given to us by the shopkeepers made us feel obligated to buy something. The tourist traps were nice - one with jewelry and other souvenirs and the other with clothing and other cotton products, however a shopping trip was not what we signed up for as part of this tour and we would have preferred to spend that time visiting sites that were more compatible with the stated itinerary.',4.0,'2022-05-21T02:04:59Z','REV-tfKFf9ljdjxFpqjb05RMgHUGKap4VIt/Du1XzrCo0cU=','en','TecDiveNomad','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','The Best Boat on the Nile','Fantastic boat fabulous guide, staff were fantastic food was great. Cabins also fantastic. What a boat.',5.0,'2023-12-08T08:48:42Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFBwAL+8l5BMAsPp8PRj0199U=','en','ianjrose1','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Romantic cruise on the exotic Nile','Beautiful accommodations and amazing crew. Thoroughly enjoyed our passage along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Egyptologist was excellent. Food on board was excellent. Only downside was engine noise and vibration in aft cabins but we were docked most nights.',5.0,'2023-11-19T06:17:02Z','REV-PLOwpbfWcba6V1Hcihc6Xxp/40lGyC76eAyYYFGjYQ8=','en','Michael S','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Simply the best','Simply the best. From the staff,accommodations, food and guides to the sites everything was first class. You will notice the difference when you have the sites to yourself or very limited people at them as they do that on purpose so you have the best time exploring around. The tours are limited to only 6 people or less ensuring a private experience. Do yourself a favor and book the suite D05 with the private jacuzzi on the back of the ship, worth every penny. This is the only cruise I would recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2023-10-22T05:13:39Z','REV-EyWtlxSzkIaDqX8Xt/lEJTnUi1E1w/t+lJxFddodbC8=','en','AmyW868','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Best boat on the Nile','Excellent boat. Staff, room, food, cleanliness, service all top notch! I highly recommend this boat. It is the best on the Nile.',5.0,'2023-10-08T06:57:05Z','REV-DTfAZEhVHBHQ09WjvF+Tx/lJdMYqlNP25mYnZBIX9Rk=','en','Khart123','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Spectacular luxury experience from start to finish','We just finished a 6 day Nile cruise aboard the Oberoi Philae. Our high expectations were exceeded in every regard. 
The recently refurbished boat is lovely and luxurious. Spacious cabins with beautiful bathrooms, fantastic quality king beds with high quality sheets and towels refreshed twice daily by attentive housekeeping staff. 
Meals are all a la carte and the quality and variety of the menu was outstanding. With only 22 cabins aboard the staff quickly learn your preferences and driver excellent service. 
Of course the daily tours of the magnificent sites and antiquities are outstanding. Maximum group size is 8 guests per Egyptologist (our group had 4). The Egyptologists were outstanding and accompanied us throughout the week. Each transfer was in a comfortable luxury van with plenty of chilled water. 
We have travelled extensively and had the opportunity to experience numerous luxury brands. This is truly a world class experience.  Highly recommend!',5.0,'2023-09-19T11:22:06Z','REV-81RufjgVarDFCn2EnMfZ4FOaxO3Ed69/ViFKwMGA7VY=','en','AmateurAnthroplogist','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Memories to last a lifetime','Going to see the Pyramids is on many a bucket list, but I found the true highlight of my two week holiday in Egypt to be my cruise down the Nile aboard the Oberoi Philae.

This incredible river cruiser is built to house approximately 40 to 50 people, considerably less than most other boats of the same size, but travelling during the off-season means there\'s far fewer guests aboard. When my wife and I checked in, we found that not only had we been upgraded but we were also only 2 of 4 guests aboard, and essentially had the boat to ourselves like a private cruise. Despite this small number, the boat ran with a full roster of staff, determined to make our experience memorable.

With the small number of guests onboard, we began to get to know some of the incredible staff, all of whom share the same exceptional passion for their jobs. Emad, Nasser, Rahman, Alaa, Ellia, Farida, and many others turned what we expected to be good to great. From every meal, every interaction, every jaw dropping towel creation during turn down service, every booking at the spa, and every chat about football (which always ended in laughter), the memories the crew have left us with will stay with us forever. Additionally, as my wife and I were also celebrating her birthday, the kitchen went out of their way to bake a custom cake to mark the occasion. 

But travelling down the Nile and stopping at various sights also meant we needed a guide, and the person assigned to us made us fall in love with Egypt and history in general. Tarek\'s knowledge and enthusiasm has now set the bar so high that I\'m afraid no guide may ever be able to match it. Sightseeing with him felt like retracing the steps of the people from 1000s of years ago, an interactive experience like none other and truly the history teacher I wish I had in school. If you want to be absolutely blown away, make sure you ask for Tarek Ibrahim as your guide and you will not regret it. 

To sum up this rather long review, I\'ll simply say that you can\'t possibly go wrong with this team. They\'re all collectively pulling in the same direction and that\'s set a new standard of excellence for hospitality and made us feel like we were travelling with friends. If given the opportunity, I\'d love to take the cruise again, if only to experience the amazing service once more.',5.0,'2023-08-21T03:48:11Z','REV-M2cnOd+gRibdqk5AJBm19EAOuY8EiYDVdtAM4Dx5MI8=','en','Varun_723','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Worth every penny','My husband and I stayed with the Oberoi Philae for our 4-night journey from Luxor to Aswan, and we couldn’t have made a better choice. 

The rooms are modern and spacious, and compared to most of the large cruise liners, the Philae has a relatively smaller capacity of just around 22 rooms. The staff was extremely welcoming and made us feel truly at home during our time onboard. By the end of our stay, we knew many of them by name, and looked forward to chatting with them during meals (where there was a different menu every time!) or in the hallways. The spa is also a must-visit after a long day walking around Egypt’s ancient wonders. 

The itinerary is perfectly balanced so you can enjoy the historic sights, while leaving enough downtime to unwind on the boat. We wanted to add a couple of additional tours to our schedule, and they organized everything seamlessly. 

Finally, I have to give a special shout-out to our Egyptologist guide, Tarek, who took the entire experience from great to unforgettable. His passion and knowledge for his country’s history was infectious, and we learnt more than we could have ever imagined from him. Truly one of the best tour guides we have encountered on any of our travels. If you have the chance, definitely ask for him as your guide. 

Overall, I can’t recommend this cruiser enough. And if you can bear the heat, I’d highly recommend going in the off season. We visited in August and were 2 of only 4 passengers onboard!',5.0,'2023-08-20T06:57:18Z','REV-6eVdKX1kbePuw+u8WEIGJXFvnOROfvUDsEN37ZQRRR8=','en','770malvikam','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Superb experience, but certain parts of the ship already show signs of age','As part of our 12 day trip through Egypt, we spent 4 nights on the Philae travelling up the Nile from Aswan to Luxor. Cruising the Nile is really magical and should be on everyone’s bucket list. We experienced so many unforgettable moments during the cruise, be it lazy lunch on deck while sailing, sipping on a cocktail during sunset watching the river, and all the great sightseeing included. I don’t believe there is a more comfortable way to cruise on the Nile than onboard the Oberoi Philae. With its very generous size considering its only twenty something cabins, it never felt crowded or was there any wait for anything. It felt very exclusive and we were oftentimes the only people on the sundeck, in the lounge or in the gym. The facilities are excellent and also include a full-sized Spa with large treatment rooms with very moderately priced treatments and super professional SPA staff from their Bali property. The overall design is very understated and not as “colonial” (or tacky) as on other Nile cruisers. 

Our cabin (standard “Deluxe Cabin”) was extremely spacious, with twin beds and a separate seating area, large dressing area and HUGE bathroom. The size of the standard cabins was also the reason we picked the Philae over the Zahra. Every day, the house keepers would create some towel animals and caused a lot of fun and surprise. Housekeeping was immaculate and otherwise invisible. 

As regards sightseeing and activities, the Oberoi team gets in touch with you long before the departure and checks what you want to include on the itinerary and makes sure they customise the itinerary for you. Most sightseeing is included in the rate, but there are certain sights not covered. We did the Philae temple at night and made a day trip to Abu Simbel on top of the regular itinerary, both highly recommended and very well-organized by Oberoi. There is also hot air ballooning and many other activities you can pick from (all for a charge). Since we were the only German speaking guests on board, we got a Egyptologist guide to ourselves and our private van just for the 2 of us (although not a Mercedes Benz van any longer, but Hyundai or Toyota). But normally, they would put a small group of max 6 people together. Our guide and driver were excellent and have repeatedly worked with Oberoi. 

One advice: Since not all sights are covered, we would encourage everyone to extend your stay in Aswan and Luxor prior/after the cruise. We did 3 nights at the Sofitel Winter Palace and 2 nights at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract before the cruise which was enough time to cover the most important sights (there is just so much to see in Egypt!!!). Temples of Dendara and Abydos are amazing!!! So is the temple of Khnum in Esna with its gorgeous columns. The stretch of Nile between Assuan and Luxor is not very long, therefore, we opted for the shorter cruise (as opposed to the 6 night itinerary which includes more sights) in order to be able to experience these legendary historic hotels. 

Although we enjoyed very much the journey, mostly thanks to the incredible team and food, the ship unfortunately already shows its age and could use a retouch: We saw many chipped tiles in the swimming pool and also in the bathroom and a couple of mouldy corners (for which we have deducted a point)… This did not impair our experience overall, but paying USD 1,600 per night (yes, per night, not per cruise!), you don’t want/expect to see something like this. Further, while we understand that they are striving for the “clean” look, I do think that Oberoi could make the ship a bit less “cold” and a bit more “cozy”: e.g. the sun beds are just grey sun beds without any toppers on them. This really does not look nor feel very comfy: As we passed by a couple of Sanctuary Boats, while we understand that these are less “exclusive”, we could not help but think that their sundecks looked much more inviting as the sun beds and chairs all had thick, striped toppers and cushions and they placed some plants and lanterns here and there. 

To end on a positive note: The entire team onboard was outstanding! Very attentive, welcoming and chatty, but at the same time keeping the right level of distance. Kudos to Oberoi who always manages to train the staff to a level which is rarely met by any other hotel company! We will never forget this cruise. It is a trip of a lifetime!',4.0,'2023-04-15T18:00:43Z','REV-l5qXf5gLKWR6C2NCo+k+9i7Vjy6CUdwRkLao7otmw14=','en','xiaocai','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P64','Tour to Cairo Citadel, Khan El-Khalil and Coptic Cairo','Intéressant','Un fort passé historique de la vie et l’évolution des religions dans cette immense ville…A découvrir !',4.0,'2023-11-08T14:41:05Z','REV-QJFE20zUbx3FxZ8O1HZTUYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','fr','Philippe_V','VIATOR'),('119753P375','Cave Church, Garbage City &&nbsp;The&nbsp;City of the Dead In Cairo','Well organized and informative.','We were picked up on time at our hotel with a clean, air conditioned tour van and water bottles waiting for us inside. It was a nice start to what turned out a pleasant, informative and well organized tour. The lunch at the end of a tour was a tasty barbecue served at a nice open air restaurant. Overall it would have been a great experience had it not been for two shopping stops which were neither on the itinerary nor requested. The attention given to us by the shopkeepers made us feel obligated to buy something. The tourist traps were nice - one with jewelry and other souvenirs and the other with clothing and other cotton products, however a shopping trip was not what we signed up for as part of this tour and we would have preferred to spend that time visiting sites that were more compatible with the stated itinerary.',4.0,'2022-05-21T02:04:59Z','REV-tfKFf9ljdjxFpqjb05RMgHUGKap4VIt/Du1XzrCo0cU=','en','TecDiveNomad','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','The Best Boat on the Nile','Fantastic boat fabulous guide, staff were fantastic food was great. Cabins also fantastic. What a boat.',5.0,'2023-12-08T08:48:42Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFBwAL+8l5BMAsPp8PRj0199U=','en','ianjrose1','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Romantic cruise on the exotic Nile','Beautiful accommodations and amazing crew. Thoroughly enjoyed our passage along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Egyptologist was excellent. Food on board was excellent. Only downside was engine noise and vibration in aft cabins but we were docked most nights.',5.0,'2023-11-19T06:17:02Z','REV-PLOwpbfWcba6V1Hcihc6Xxp/40lGyC76eAyYYFGjYQ8=','en','Michael S','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Simply the best','Simply the best. From the staff,accommodations, food and guides to the sites everything was first class. You will notice the difference when you have the sites to yourself or very limited people at them as they do that on purpose so you have the best time exploring around. The tours are limited to only 6 people or less ensuring a private experience. Do yourself a favor and book the suite D05 with the private jacuzzi on the back of the ship, worth every penny. This is the only cruise I would recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2023-10-22T05:13:39Z','REV-EyWtlxSzkIaDqX8Xt/lEJTnUi1E1w/t+lJxFddodbC8=','en','AmyW868','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Best boat on the Nile','Excellent boat. Staff, room, food, cleanliness, service all top notch! I highly recommend this boat. It is the best on the Nile.',5.0,'2023-10-08T06:57:05Z','REV-DTfAZEhVHBHQ09WjvF+Tx/lJdMYqlNP25mYnZBIX9Rk=','en','Khart123','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Spectacular luxury experience from start to finish','We just finished a 6 day Nile cruise aboard the Oberoi Philae. Our high expectations were exceeded in every regard. 
The recently refurbished boat is lovely and luxurious. Spacious cabins with beautiful bathrooms, fantastic quality king beds with high quality sheets and towels refreshed twice daily by attentive housekeeping staff. 
Meals are all a la carte and the quality and variety of the menu was outstanding. With only 22 cabins aboard the staff quickly learn your preferences and driver excellent service. 
Of course the daily tours of the magnificent sites and antiquities are outstanding. Maximum group size is 8 guests per Egyptologist (our group had 4). The Egyptologists were outstanding and accompanied us throughout the week. Each transfer was in a comfortable luxury van with plenty of chilled water. 
We have travelled extensively and had the opportunity to experience numerous luxury brands. This is truly a world class experience.  Highly recommend!',5.0,'2023-09-19T11:22:06Z','REV-81RufjgVarDFCn2EnMfZ4FOaxO3Ed69/ViFKwMGA7VY=','en','AmateurAnthroplogist','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Memories to last a lifetime','Going to see the Pyramids is on many a bucket list, but I found the true highlight of my two week holiday in Egypt to be my cruise down the Nile aboard the Oberoi Philae.

This incredible river cruiser is built to house approximately 40 to 50 people, considerably less than most other boats of the same size, but travelling during the off-season means there\'s far fewer guests aboard. When my wife and I checked in, we found that not only had we been upgraded but we were also only 2 of 4 guests aboard, and essentially had the boat to ourselves like a private cruise. Despite this small number, the boat ran with a full roster of staff, determined to make our experience memorable.

With the small number of guests onboard, we began to get to know some of the incredible staff, all of whom share the same exceptional passion for their jobs. Emad, Nasser, Rahman, Alaa, Ellia, Farida, and many others turned what we expected to be good to great. From every meal, every interaction, every jaw dropping towel creation during turn down service, every booking at the spa, and every chat about football (which always ended in laughter), the memories the crew have left us with will stay with us forever. Additionally, as my wife and I were also celebrating her birthday, the kitchen went out of their way to bake a custom cake to mark the occasion. 

But travelling down the Nile and stopping at various sights also meant we needed a guide, and the person assigned to us made us fall in love with Egypt and history in general. Tarek\'s knowledge and enthusiasm has now set the bar so high that I\'m afraid no guide may ever be able to match it. Sightseeing with him felt like retracing the steps of the people from 1000s of years ago, an interactive experience like none other and truly the history teacher I wish I had in school. If you want to be absolutely blown away, make sure you ask for Tarek Ibrahim as your guide and you will not regret it. 

To sum up this rather long review, I\'ll simply say that you can\'t possibly go wrong with this team. They\'re all collectively pulling in the same direction and that\'s set a new standard of excellence for hospitality and made us feel like we were travelling with friends. If given the opportunity, I\'d love to take the cruise again, if only to experience the amazing service once more.',5.0,'2023-08-21T03:48:11Z','REV-M2cnOd+gRibdqk5AJBm19EAOuY8EiYDVdtAM4Dx5MI8=','en','Varun_723','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Worth every penny','My husband and I stayed with the Oberoi Philae for our 4-night journey from Luxor to Aswan, and we couldn’t have made a better choice. 

The rooms are modern and spacious, and compared to most of the large cruise liners, the Philae has a relatively smaller capacity of just around 22 rooms. The staff was extremely welcoming and made us feel truly at home during our time onboard. By the end of our stay, we knew many of them by name, and looked forward to chatting with them during meals (where there was a different menu every time!) or in the hallways. The spa is also a must-visit after a long day walking around Egypt’s ancient wonders. 

The itinerary is perfectly balanced so you can enjoy the historic sights, while leaving enough downtime to unwind on the boat. We wanted to add a couple of additional tours to our schedule, and they organized everything seamlessly. 

Finally, I have to give a special shout-out to our Egyptologist guide, Tarek, who took the entire experience from great to unforgettable. His passion and knowledge for his country’s history was infectious, and we learnt more than we could have ever imagined from him. Truly one of the best tour guides we have encountered on any of our travels. If you have the chance, definitely ask for him as your guide. 

Overall, I can’t recommend this cruiser enough. And if you can bear the heat, I’d highly recommend going in the off season. We visited in August and were 2 of only 4 passengers onboard!',5.0,'2023-08-20T06:57:18Z','REV-6eVdKX1kbePuw+u8WEIGJXFvnOROfvUDsEN37ZQRRR8=','en','770malvikam','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Superb experience, but certain parts of the ship already show signs of age','As part of our 12 day trip through Egypt, we spent 4 nights on the Philae travelling up the Nile from Aswan to Luxor. Cruising the Nile is really magical and should be on everyone’s bucket list. We experienced so many unforgettable moments during the cruise, be it lazy lunch on deck while sailing, sipping on a cocktail during sunset watching the river, and all the great sightseeing included. I don’t believe there is a more comfortable way to cruise on the Nile than onboard the Oberoi Philae. With its very generous size considering its only twenty something cabins, it never felt crowded or was there any wait for anything. It felt very exclusive and we were oftentimes the only people on the sundeck, in the lounge or in the gym. The facilities are excellent and also include a full-sized Spa with large treatment rooms with very moderately priced treatments and super professional SPA staff from their Bali property. The overall design is very understated and not as “colonial” (or tacky) as on other Nile cruisers. 

Our cabin (standard “Deluxe Cabin”) was extremely spacious, with twin beds and a separate seating area, large dressing area and HUGE bathroom. The size of the standard cabins was also the reason we picked the Philae over the Zahra. Every day, the house keepers would create some towel animals and caused a lot of fun and surprise. Housekeeping was immaculate and otherwise invisible. 

As regards sightseeing and activities, the Oberoi team gets in touch with you long before the departure and checks what you want to include on the itinerary and makes sure they customise the itinerary for you. Most sightseeing is included in the rate, but there are certain sights not covered. We did the Philae temple at night and made a day trip to Abu Simbel on top of the regular itinerary, both highly recommended and very well-organized by Oberoi. There is also hot air ballooning and many other activities you can pick from (all for a charge). Since we were the only German speaking guests on board, we got a Egyptologist guide to ourselves and our private van just for the 2 of us (although not a Mercedes Benz van any longer, but Hyundai or Toyota). But normally, they would put a small group of max 6 people together. Our guide and driver were excellent and have repeatedly worked with Oberoi. 

One advice: Since not all sights are covered, we would encourage everyone to extend your stay in Aswan and Luxor prior/after the cruise. We did 3 nights at the Sofitel Winter Palace and 2 nights at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract before the cruise which was enough time to cover the most important sights (there is just so much to see in Egypt!!!). Temples of Dendara and Abydos are amazing!!! So is the temple of Khnum in Esna with its gorgeous columns. The stretch of Nile between Assuan and Luxor is not very long, therefore, we opted for the shorter cruise (as opposed to the 6 night itinerary which includes more sights) in order to be able to experience these legendary historic hotels. 

Although we enjoyed very much the journey, mostly thanks to the incredible team and food, the ship unfortunately already shows its age and could use a retouch: We saw many chipped tiles in the swimming pool and also in the bathroom and a couple of mouldy corners (for which we have deducted a point)… This did not impair our experience overall, but paying USD 1,600 per night (yes, per night, not per cruise!), you don’t want/expect to see something like this. Further, while we understand that they are striving for the “clean” look, I do think that Oberoi could make the ship a bit less “cold” and a bit more “cozy”: e.g. the sun beds are just grey sun beds without any toppers on them. This really does not look nor feel very comfy: As we passed by a couple of Sanctuary Boats, while we understand that these are less “exclusive”, we could not help but think that their sundecks looked much more inviting as the sun beds and chairs all had thick, striped toppers and cushions and they placed some plants and lanterns here and there. 

To end on a positive note: The entire team onboard was outstanding! Very attentive, welcoming and chatty, but at the same time keeping the right level of distance. Kudos to Oberoi who always manages to train the staff to a level which is rarely met by any other hotel company! We will never forget this cruise. It is a trip of a lifetime!',4.0,'2023-04-15T18:00:43Z','REV-l5qXf5gLKWR6C2NCo+k+9i7Vjy6CUdwRkLao7otmw14=','en','xiaocai','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P64','Tour to Cairo Citadel, Khan El-Khalil and Coptic Cairo','Intéressant','Un fort passé historique de la vie et l’évolution des religions dans cette immense ville…A découvrir !',4.0,'2023-11-08T14:41:05Z','REV-QJFE20zUbx3FxZ8O1HZTUYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','fr','Philippe_V','VIATOR'),('119753P375','Cave Church, Garbage City &&nbsp;The&nbsp;City of the Dead In Cairo','Well organized and informative.','We were picked up on time at our hotel with a clean, air conditioned tour van and water bottles waiting for us inside. It was a nice start to what turned out a pleasant, informative and well organized tour. The lunch at the end of a tour was a tasty barbecue served at a nice open air restaurant. Overall it would have been a great experience had it not been for two shopping stops which were neither on the itinerary nor requested. The attention given to us by the shopkeepers made us feel obligated to buy something. The tourist traps were nice - one with jewelry and other souvenirs and the other with clothing and other cotton products, however a shopping trip was not what we signed up for as part of this tour and we would have preferred to spend that time visiting sites that were more compatible with the stated itinerary.',4.0,'2022-05-21T02:04:59Z','REV-tfKFf9ljdjxFpqjb05RMgHUGKap4VIt/Du1XzrCo0cU=','en','TecDiveNomad','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','The Best Boat on the Nile','Fantastic boat fabulous guide, staff were fantastic food was great. Cabins also fantastic. What a boat.',5.0,'2023-12-08T08:48:42Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFBwAL+8l5BMAsPp8PRj0199U=','en','ianjrose1','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Romantic cruise on the exotic Nile','Beautiful accommodations and amazing crew. Thoroughly enjoyed our passage along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Egyptologist was excellent. Food on board was excellent. Only downside was engine noise and vibration in aft cabins but we were docked most nights.',5.0,'2023-11-19T06:17:02Z','REV-PLOwpbfWcba6V1Hcihc6Xxp/40lGyC76eAyYYFGjYQ8=','en','Michael S','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Simply the best','Simply the best. From the staff,accommodations, food and guides to the sites everything was first class. You will notice the difference when you have the sites to yourself or very limited people at them as they do that on purpose so you have the best time exploring around. The tours are limited to only 6 people or less ensuring a private experience. Do yourself a favor and book the suite D05 with the private jacuzzi on the back of the ship, worth every penny. This is the only cruise I would recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2023-10-22T05:13:39Z','REV-EyWtlxSzkIaDqX8Xt/lEJTnUi1E1w/t+lJxFddodbC8=','en','AmyW868','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Best boat on the Nile','Excellent boat. Staff, room, food, cleanliness, service all top notch! I highly recommend this boat. It is the best on the Nile.',5.0,'2023-10-08T06:57:05Z','REV-DTfAZEhVHBHQ09WjvF+Tx/lJdMYqlNP25mYnZBIX9Rk=','en','Khart123','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Spectacular luxury experience from start to finish','We just finished a 6 day Nile cruise aboard the Oberoi Philae. Our high expectations were exceeded in every regard. 
The recently refurbished boat is lovely and luxurious. Spacious cabins with beautiful bathrooms, fantastic quality king beds with high quality sheets and towels refreshed twice daily by attentive housekeeping staff. 
Meals are all a la carte and the quality and variety of the menu was outstanding. With only 22 cabins aboard the staff quickly learn your preferences and driver excellent service. 
Of course the daily tours of the magnificent sites and antiquities are outstanding. Maximum group size is 8 guests per Egyptologist (our group had 4). The Egyptologists were outstanding and accompanied us throughout the week. Each transfer was in a comfortable luxury van with plenty of chilled water. 
We have travelled extensively and had the opportunity to experience numerous luxury brands. This is truly a world class experience.  Highly recommend!',5.0,'2023-09-19T11:22:06Z','REV-81RufjgVarDFCn2EnMfZ4FOaxO3Ed69/ViFKwMGA7VY=','en','AmateurAnthroplogist','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Memories to last a lifetime','Going to see the Pyramids is on many a bucket list, but I found the true highlight of my two week holiday in Egypt to be my cruise down the Nile aboard the Oberoi Philae.

This incredible river cruiser is built to house approximately 40 to 50 people, considerably less than most other boats of the same size, but travelling during the off-season means there\'s far fewer guests aboard. When my wife and I checked in, we found that not only had we been upgraded but we were also only 2 of 4 guests aboard, and essentially had the boat to ourselves like a private cruise. Despite this small number, the boat ran with a full roster of staff, determined to make our experience memorable.

With the small number of guests onboard, we began to get to know some of the incredible staff, all of whom share the same exceptional passion for their jobs. Emad, Nasser, Rahman, Alaa, Ellia, Farida, and many others turned what we expected to be good to great. From every meal, every interaction, every jaw dropping towel creation during turn down service, every booking at the spa, and every chat about football (which always ended in laughter), the memories the crew have left us with will stay with us forever. Additionally, as my wife and I were also celebrating her birthday, the kitchen went out of their way to bake a custom cake to mark the occasion. 

But travelling down the Nile and stopping at various sights also meant we needed a guide, and the person assigned to us made us fall in love with Egypt and history in general. Tarek\'s knowledge and enthusiasm has now set the bar so high that I\'m afraid no guide may ever be able to match it. Sightseeing with him felt like retracing the steps of the people from 1000s of years ago, an interactive experience like none other and truly the history teacher I wish I had in school. If you want to be absolutely blown away, make sure you ask for Tarek Ibrahim as your guide and you will not regret it. 

To sum up this rather long review, I\'ll simply say that you can\'t possibly go wrong with this team. They\'re all collectively pulling in the same direction and that\'s set a new standard of excellence for hospitality and made us feel like we were travelling with friends. If given the opportunity, I\'d love to take the cruise again, if only to experience the amazing service once more.',5.0,'2023-08-21T03:48:11Z','REV-M2cnOd+gRibdqk5AJBm19EAOuY8EiYDVdtAM4Dx5MI8=','en','Varun_723','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Worth every penny','My husband and I stayed with the Oberoi Philae for our 4-night journey from Luxor to Aswan, and we couldn’t have made a better choice. 

The rooms are modern and spacious, and compared to most of the large cruise liners, the Philae has a relatively smaller capacity of just around 22 rooms. The staff was extremely welcoming and made us feel truly at home during our time onboard. By the end of our stay, we knew many of them by name, and looked forward to chatting with them during meals (where there was a different menu every time!) or in the hallways. The spa is also a must-visit after a long day walking around Egypt’s ancient wonders. 

The itinerary is perfectly balanced so you can enjoy the historic sights, while leaving enough downtime to unwind on the boat. We wanted to add a couple of additional tours to our schedule, and they organized everything seamlessly. 

Finally, I have to give a special shout-out to our Egyptologist guide, Tarek, who took the entire experience from great to unforgettable. His passion and knowledge for his country’s history was infectious, and we learnt more than we could have ever imagined from him. Truly one of the best tour guides we have encountered on any of our travels. If you have the chance, definitely ask for him as your guide. 

Overall, I can’t recommend this cruiser enough. And if you can bear the heat, I’d highly recommend going in the off season. We visited in August and were 2 of only 4 passengers onboard!',5.0,'2023-08-20T06:57:18Z','REV-6eVdKX1kbePuw+u8WEIGJXFvnOROfvUDsEN37ZQRRR8=','en','770malvikam','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Superb experience, but certain parts of the ship already show signs of age','As part of our 12 day trip through Egypt, we spent 4 nights on the Philae travelling up the Nile from Aswan to Luxor. Cruising the Nile is really magical and should be on everyone’s bucket list. We experienced so many unforgettable moments during the cruise, be it lazy lunch on deck while sailing, sipping on a cocktail during sunset watching the river, and all the great sightseeing included. I don’t believe there is a more comfortable way to cruise on the Nile than onboard the Oberoi Philae. With its very generous size considering its only twenty something cabins, it never felt crowded or was there any wait for anything. It felt very exclusive and we were oftentimes the only people on the sundeck, in the lounge or in the gym. The facilities are excellent and also include a full-sized Spa with large treatment rooms with very moderately priced treatments and super professional SPA staff from their Bali property. The overall design is very understated and not as “colonial” (or tacky) as on other Nile cruisers. 

Our cabin (standard “Deluxe Cabin”) was extremely spacious, with twin beds and a separate seating area, large dressing area and HUGE bathroom. The size of the standard cabins was also the reason we picked the Philae over the Zahra. Every day, the house keepers would create some towel animals and caused a lot of fun and surprise. Housekeeping was immaculate and otherwise invisible. 

As regards sightseeing and activities, the Oberoi team gets in touch with you long before the departure and checks what you want to include on the itinerary and makes sure they customise the itinerary for you. Most sightseeing is included in the rate, but there are certain sights not covered. We did the Philae temple at night and made a day trip to Abu Simbel on top of the regular itinerary, both highly recommended and very well-organized by Oberoi. There is also hot air ballooning and many other activities you can pick from (all for a charge). Since we were the only German speaking guests on board, we got a Egyptologist guide to ourselves and our private van just for the 2 of us (although not a Mercedes Benz van any longer, but Hyundai or Toyota). But normally, they would put a small group of max 6 people together. Our guide and driver were excellent and have repeatedly worked with Oberoi. 

One advice: Since not all sights are covered, we would encourage everyone to extend your stay in Aswan and Luxor prior/after the cruise. We did 3 nights at the Sofitel Winter Palace and 2 nights at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract before the cruise which was enough time to cover the most important sights (there is just so much to see in Egypt!!!). Temples of Dendara and Abydos are amazing!!! So is the temple of Khnum in Esna with its gorgeous columns. The stretch of Nile between Assuan and Luxor is not very long, therefore, we opted for the shorter cruise (as opposed to the 6 night itinerary which includes more sights) in order to be able to experience these legendary historic hotels. 

Although we enjoyed very much the journey, mostly thanks to the incredible team and food, the ship unfortunately already shows its age and could use a retouch: We saw many chipped tiles in the swimming pool and also in the bathroom and a couple of mouldy corners (for which we have deducted a point)… This did not impair our experience overall, but paying USD 1,600 per night (yes, per night, not per cruise!), you don’t want/expect to see something like this. Further, while we understand that they are striving for the “clean” look, I do think that Oberoi could make the ship a bit less “cold” and a bit more “cozy”: e.g. the sun beds are just grey sun beds without any toppers on them. This really does not look nor feel very comfy: As we passed by a couple of Sanctuary Boats, while we understand that these are less “exclusive”, we could not help but think that their sundecks looked much more inviting as the sun beds and chairs all had thick, striped toppers and cushions and they placed some plants and lanterns here and there. 

To end on a positive note: The entire team onboard was outstanding! Very attentive, welcoming and chatty, but at the same time keeping the right level of distance. Kudos to Oberoi who always manages to train the staff to a level which is rarely met by any other hotel company! We will never forget this cruise. It is a trip of a lifetime!',4.0,'2023-04-15T18:00:43Z','REV-l5qXf5gLKWR6C2NCo+k+9i7Vjy6CUdwRkLao7otmw14=','en','xiaocai','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P64','Tour to Cairo Citadel, Khan El-Khalil and Coptic Cairo','Intéressant','Un fort passé historique de la vie et l’évolution des religions dans cette immense ville…A découvrir !',4.0,'2023-11-08T14:41:05Z','REV-QJFE20zUbx3FxZ8O1HZTUYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','fr','Philippe_V','VIATOR'),('119753P375','Cave Church, Garbage City &&nbsp;The&nbsp;City of the Dead In Cairo','Well organized and informative.','We were picked up on time at our hotel with a clean, air conditioned tour van and water bottles waiting for us inside. It was a nice start to what turned out a pleasant, informative and well organized tour. The lunch at the end of a tour was a tasty barbecue served at a nice open air restaurant. Overall it would have been a great experience had it not been for two shopping stops which were neither on the itinerary nor requested. The attention given to us by the shopkeepers made us feel obligated to buy something. The tourist traps were nice - one with jewelry and other souvenirs and the other with clothing and other cotton products, however a shopping trip was not what we signed up for as part of this tour and we would have preferred to spend that time visiting sites that were more compatible with the stated itinerary.',4.0,'2022-05-21T02:04:59Z','REV-tfKFf9ljdjxFpqjb05RMgHUGKap4VIt/Du1XzrCo0cU=','en','TecDiveNomad','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','The Best Boat on the Nile','Fantastic boat fabulous guide, staff were fantastic food was great. Cabins also fantastic. What a boat.',5.0,'2023-12-08T08:48:42Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFBwAL+8l5BMAsPp8PRj0199U=','en','ianjrose1','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Romantic cruise on the exotic Nile','Beautiful accommodations and amazing crew. Thoroughly enjoyed our passage along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Egyptologist was excellent. Food on board was excellent. Only downside was engine noise and vibration in aft cabins but we were docked most nights.',5.0,'2023-11-19T06:17:02Z','REV-PLOwpbfWcba6V1Hcihc6Xxp/40lGyC76eAyYYFGjYQ8=','en','Michael S','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Simply the best','Simply the best. From the staff,accommodations, food and guides to the sites everything was first class. You will notice the difference when you have the sites to yourself or very limited people at them as they do that on purpose so you have the best time exploring around. The tours are limited to only 6 people or less ensuring a private experience. Do yourself a favor and book the suite D05 with the private jacuzzi on the back of the ship, worth every penny. This is the only cruise I would recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2023-10-22T05:13:39Z','REV-EyWtlxSzkIaDqX8Xt/lEJTnUi1E1w/t+lJxFddodbC8=','en','AmyW868','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Best boat on the Nile','Excellent boat. Staff, room, food, cleanliness, service all top notch! I highly recommend this boat. It is the best on the Nile.',5.0,'2023-10-08T06:57:05Z','REV-DTfAZEhVHBHQ09WjvF+Tx/lJdMYqlNP25mYnZBIX9Rk=','en','Khart123','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Spectacular luxury experience from start to finish','We just finished a 6 day Nile cruise aboard the Oberoi Philae. Our high expectations were exceeded in every regard. 
The recently refurbished boat is lovely and luxurious. Spacious cabins with beautiful bathrooms, fantastic quality king beds with high quality sheets and towels refreshed twice daily by attentive housekeeping staff. 
Meals are all a la carte and the quality and variety of the menu was outstanding. With only 22 cabins aboard the staff quickly learn your preferences and driver excellent service. 
Of course the daily tours of the magnificent sites and antiquities are outstanding. Maximum group size is 8 guests per Egyptologist (our group had 4). The Egyptologists were outstanding and accompanied us throughout the week. Each transfer was in a comfortable luxury van with plenty of chilled water. 
We have travelled extensively and had the opportunity to experience numerous luxury brands. This is truly a world class experience.  Highly recommend!',5.0,'2023-09-19T11:22:06Z','REV-81RufjgVarDFCn2EnMfZ4FOaxO3Ed69/ViFKwMGA7VY=','en','AmateurAnthroplogist','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Memories to last a lifetime','Going to see the Pyramids is on many a bucket list, but I found the true highlight of my two week holiday in Egypt to be my cruise down the Nile aboard the Oberoi Philae.

This incredible river cruiser is built to house approximately 40 to 50 people, considerably less than most other boats of the same size, but travelling during the off-season means there\'s far fewer guests aboard. When my wife and I checked in, we found that not only had we been upgraded but we were also only 2 of 4 guests aboard, and essentially had the boat to ourselves like a private cruise. Despite this small number, the boat ran with a full roster of staff, determined to make our experience memorable.

With the small number of guests onboard, we began to get to know some of the incredible staff, all of whom share the same exceptional passion for their jobs. Emad, Nasser, Rahman, Alaa, Ellia, Farida, and many others turned what we expected to be good to great. From every meal, every interaction, every jaw dropping towel creation during turn down service, every booking at the spa, and every chat about football (which always ended in laughter), the memories the crew have left us with will stay with us forever. Additionally, as my wife and I were also celebrating her birthday, the kitchen went out of their way to bake a custom cake to mark the occasion. 

But travelling down the Nile and stopping at various sights also meant we needed a guide, and the person assigned to us made us fall in love with Egypt and history in general. Tarek\'s knowledge and enthusiasm has now set the bar so high that I\'m afraid no guide may ever be able to match it. Sightseeing with him felt like retracing the steps of the people from 1000s of years ago, an interactive experience like none other and truly the history teacher I wish I had in school. If you want to be absolutely blown away, make sure you ask for Tarek Ibrahim as your guide and you will not regret it. 

To sum up this rather long review, I\'ll simply say that you can\'t possibly go wrong with this team. They\'re all collectively pulling in the same direction and that\'s set a new standard of excellence for hospitality and made us feel like we were travelling with friends. If given the opportunity, I\'d love to take the cruise again, if only to experience the amazing service once more.',5.0,'2023-08-21T03:48:11Z','REV-M2cnOd+gRibdqk5AJBm19EAOuY8EiYDVdtAM4Dx5MI8=','en','Varun_723','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Worth every penny','My husband and I stayed with the Oberoi Philae for our 4-night journey from Luxor to Aswan, and we couldn’t have made a better choice. 

The rooms are modern and spacious, and compared to most of the large cruise liners, the Philae has a relatively smaller capacity of just around 22 rooms. The staff was extremely welcoming and made us feel truly at home during our time onboard. By the end of our stay, we knew many of them by name, and looked forward to chatting with them during meals (where there was a different menu every time!) or in the hallways. The spa is also a must-visit after a long day walking around Egypt’s ancient wonders. 

The itinerary is perfectly balanced so you can enjoy the historic sights, while leaving enough downtime to unwind on the boat. We wanted to add a couple of additional tours to our schedule, and they organized everything seamlessly. 

Finally, I have to give a special shout-out to our Egyptologist guide, Tarek, who took the entire experience from great to unforgettable. His passion and knowledge for his country’s history was infectious, and we learnt more than we could have ever imagined from him. Truly one of the best tour guides we have encountered on any of our travels. If you have the chance, definitely ask for him as your guide. 

Overall, I can’t recommend this cruiser enough. And if you can bear the heat, I’d highly recommend going in the off season. We visited in August and were 2 of only 4 passengers onboard!',5.0,'2023-08-20T06:57:18Z','REV-6eVdKX1kbePuw+u8WEIGJXFvnOROfvUDsEN37ZQRRR8=','en','770malvikam','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Superb experience, but certain parts of the ship already show signs of age','As part of our 12 day trip through Egypt, we spent 4 nights on the Philae travelling up the Nile from Aswan to Luxor. Cruising the Nile is really magical and should be on everyone’s bucket list. We experienced so many unforgettable moments during the cruise, be it lazy lunch on deck while sailing, sipping on a cocktail during sunset watching the river, and all the great sightseeing included. I don’t believe there is a more comfortable way to cruise on the Nile than onboard the Oberoi Philae. With its very generous size considering its only twenty something cabins, it never felt crowded or was there any wait for anything. It felt very exclusive and we were oftentimes the only people on the sundeck, in the lounge or in the gym. The facilities are excellent and also include a full-sized Spa with large treatment rooms with very moderately priced treatments and super professional SPA staff from their Bali property. The overall design is very understated and not as “colonial” (or tacky) as on other Nile cruisers. 

Our cabin (standard “Deluxe Cabin”) was extremely spacious, with twin beds and a separate seating area, large dressing area and HUGE bathroom. The size of the standard cabins was also the reason we picked the Philae over the Zahra. Every day, the house keepers would create some towel animals and caused a lot of fun and surprise. Housekeeping was immaculate and otherwise invisible. 

As regards sightseeing and activities, the Oberoi team gets in touch with you long before the departure and checks what you want to include on the itinerary and makes sure they customise the itinerary for you. Most sightseeing is included in the rate, but there are certain sights not covered. We did the Philae temple at night and made a day trip to Abu Simbel on top of the regular itinerary, both highly recommended and very well-organized by Oberoi. There is also hot air ballooning and many other activities you can pick from (all for a charge). Since we were the only German speaking guests on board, we got a Egyptologist guide to ourselves and our private van just for the 2 of us (although not a Mercedes Benz van any longer, but Hyundai or Toyota). But normally, they would put a small group of max 6 people together. Our guide and driver were excellent and have repeatedly worked with Oberoi. 

One advice: Since not all sights are covered, we would encourage everyone to extend your stay in Aswan and Luxor prior/after the cruise. We did 3 nights at the Sofitel Winter Palace and 2 nights at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract before the cruise which was enough time to cover the most important sights (there is just so much to see in Egypt!!!). Temples of Dendara and Abydos are amazing!!! So is the temple of Khnum in Esna with its gorgeous columns. The stretch of Nile between Assuan and Luxor is not very long, therefore, we opted for the shorter cruise (as opposed to the 6 night itinerary which includes more sights) in order to be able to experience these legendary historic hotels. 

Although we enjoyed very much the journey, mostly thanks to the incredible team and food, the ship unfortunately already shows its age and could use a retouch: We saw many chipped tiles in the swimming pool and also in the bathroom and a couple of mouldy corners (for which we have deducted a point)… This did not impair our experience overall, but paying USD 1,600 per night (yes, per night, not per cruise!), you don’t want/expect to see something like this. Further, while we understand that they are striving for the “clean” look, I do think that Oberoi could make the ship a bit less “cold” and a bit more “cozy”: e.g. the sun beds are just grey sun beds without any toppers on them. This really does not look nor feel very comfy: As we passed by a couple of Sanctuary Boats, while we understand that these are less “exclusive”, we could not help but think that their sundecks looked much more inviting as the sun beds and chairs all had thick, striped toppers and cushions and they placed some plants and lanterns here and there. 

To end on a positive note: The entire team onboard was outstanding! Very attentive, welcoming and chatty, but at the same time keeping the right level of distance. Kudos to Oberoi who always manages to train the staff to a level which is rarely met by any other hotel company! We will never forget this cruise. It is a trip of a lifetime!',4.0,'2023-04-15T18:00:43Z','REV-l5qXf5gLKWR6C2NCo+k+9i7Vjy6CUdwRkLao7otmw14=','en','xiaocai','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P64','Tour to Cairo Citadel, Khan El-Khalil and Coptic Cairo','Intéressant','Un fort passé historique de la vie et l’évolution des religions dans cette immense ville…A découvrir !',4.0,'2023-11-08T14:41:05Z','REV-QJFE20zUbx3FxZ8O1HZTUYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','fr','Philippe_V','VIATOR'),('119753P375','Cave Church, Garbage City &&nbsp;The&nbsp;City of the Dead In Cairo','Well organized and informative.','We were picked up on time at our hotel with a clean, air conditioned tour van and water bottles waiting for us inside. It was a nice start to what turned out a pleasant, informative and well organized tour. The lunch at the end of a tour was a tasty barbecue served at a nice open air restaurant. Overall it would have been a great experience had it not been for two shopping stops which were neither on the itinerary nor requested. The attention given to us by the shopkeepers made us feel obligated to buy something. The tourist traps were nice - one with jewelry and other souvenirs and the other with clothing and other cotton products, however a shopping trip was not what we signed up for as part of this tour and we would have preferred to spend that time visiting sites that were more compatible with the stated itinerary.',4.0,'2022-05-21T02:04:59Z','REV-tfKFf9ljdjxFpqjb05RMgHUGKap4VIt/Du1XzrCo0cU=','en','TecDiveNomad','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','The Best Boat on the Nile','Fantastic boat fabulous guide, staff were fantastic food was great. Cabins also fantastic. What a boat.',5.0,'2023-12-08T08:48:42Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFBwAL+8l5BMAsPp8PRj0199U=','en','ianjrose1','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Romantic cruise on the exotic Nile','Beautiful accommodations and amazing crew. Thoroughly enjoyed our passage along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Egyptologist was excellent. Food on board was excellent. Only downside was engine noise and vibration in aft cabins but we were docked most nights.',5.0,'2023-11-19T06:17:02Z','REV-PLOwpbfWcba6V1Hcihc6Xxp/40lGyC76eAyYYFGjYQ8=','en','Michael S','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Simply the best','Simply the best. From the staff,accommodations, food and guides to the sites everything was first class. You will notice the difference when you have the sites to yourself or very limited people at them as they do that on purpose so you have the best time exploring around. The tours are limited to only 6 people or less ensuring a private experience. Do yourself a favor and book the suite D05 with the private jacuzzi on the back of the ship, worth every penny. This is the only cruise I would recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2023-10-22T05:13:39Z','REV-EyWtlxSzkIaDqX8Xt/lEJTnUi1E1w/t+lJxFddodbC8=','en','AmyW868','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Best boat on the Nile','Excellent boat. Staff, room, food, cleanliness, service all top notch! I highly recommend this boat. It is the best on the Nile.',5.0,'2023-10-08T06:57:05Z','REV-DTfAZEhVHBHQ09WjvF+Tx/lJdMYqlNP25mYnZBIX9Rk=','en','Khart123','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Spectacular luxury experience from start to finish','We just finished a 6 day Nile cruise aboard the Oberoi Philae. Our high expectations were exceeded in every regard. 
The recently refurbished boat is lovely and luxurious. Spacious cabins with beautiful bathrooms, fantastic quality king beds with high quality sheets and towels refreshed twice daily by attentive housekeeping staff. 
Meals are all a la carte and the quality and variety of the menu was outstanding. With only 22 cabins aboard the staff quickly learn your preferences and driver excellent service. 
Of course the daily tours of the magnificent sites and antiquities are outstanding. Maximum group size is 8 guests per Egyptologist (our group had 4). The Egyptologists were outstanding and accompanied us throughout the week. Each transfer was in a comfortable luxury van with plenty of chilled water. 
We have travelled extensively and had the opportunity to experience numerous luxury brands. This is truly a world class experience.  Highly recommend!',5.0,'2023-09-19T11:22:06Z','REV-81RufjgVarDFCn2EnMfZ4FOaxO3Ed69/ViFKwMGA7VY=','en','AmateurAnthroplogist','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Memories to last a lifetime','Going to see the Pyramids is on many a bucket list, but I found the true highlight of my two week holiday in Egypt to be my cruise down the Nile aboard the Oberoi Philae.

This incredible river cruiser is built to house approximately 40 to 50 people, considerably less than most other boats of the same size, but travelling during the off-season means there\'s far fewer guests aboard. When my wife and I checked in, we found that not only had we been upgraded but we were also only 2 of 4 guests aboard, and essentially had the boat to ourselves like a private cruise. Despite this small number, the boat ran with a full roster of staff, determined to make our experience memorable.

With the small number of guests onboard, we began to get to know some of the incredible staff, all of whom share the same exceptional passion for their jobs. Emad, Nasser, Rahman, Alaa, Ellia, Farida, and many others turned what we expected to be good to great. From every meal, every interaction, every jaw dropping towel creation during turn down service, every booking at the spa, and every chat about football (which always ended in laughter), the memories the crew have left us with will stay with us forever. Additionally, as my wife and I were also celebrating her birthday, the kitchen went out of their way to bake a custom cake to mark the occasion. 

But travelling down the Nile and stopping at various sights also meant we needed a guide, and the person assigned to us made us fall in love with Egypt and history in general. Tarek\'s knowledge and enthusiasm has now set the bar so high that I\'m afraid no guide may ever be able to match it. Sightseeing with him felt like retracing the steps of the people from 1000s of years ago, an interactive experience like none other and truly the history teacher I wish I had in school. If you want to be absolutely blown away, make sure you ask for Tarek Ibrahim as your guide and you will not regret it. 

To sum up this rather long review, I\'ll simply say that you can\'t possibly go wrong with this team. They\'re all collectively pulling in the same direction and that\'s set a new standard of excellence for hospitality and made us feel like we were travelling with friends. If given the opportunity, I\'d love to take the cruise again, if only to experience the amazing service once more.',5.0,'2023-08-21T03:48:11Z','REV-M2cnOd+gRibdqk5AJBm19EAOuY8EiYDVdtAM4Dx5MI8=','en','Varun_723','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Worth every penny','My husband and I stayed with the Oberoi Philae for our 4-night journey from Luxor to Aswan, and we couldn’t have made a better choice. 

The rooms are modern and spacious, and compared to most of the large cruise liners, the Philae has a relatively smaller capacity of just around 22 rooms. The staff was extremely welcoming and made us feel truly at home during our time onboard. By the end of our stay, we knew many of them by name, and looked forward to chatting with them during meals (where there was a different menu every time!) or in the hallways. The spa is also a must-visit after a long day walking around Egypt’s ancient wonders. 

The itinerary is perfectly balanced so you can enjoy the historic sights, while leaving enough downtime to unwind on the boat. We wanted to add a couple of additional tours to our schedule, and they organized everything seamlessly. 

Finally, I have to give a special shout-out to our Egyptologist guide, Tarek, who took the entire experience from great to unforgettable. His passion and knowledge for his country’s history was infectious, and we learnt more than we could have ever imagined from him. Truly one of the best tour guides we have encountered on any of our travels. If you have the chance, definitely ask for him as your guide. 

Overall, I can’t recommend this cruiser enough. And if you can bear the heat, I’d highly recommend going in the off season. We visited in August and were 2 of only 4 passengers onboard!',5.0,'2023-08-20T06:57:18Z','REV-6eVdKX1kbePuw+u8WEIGJXFvnOROfvUDsEN37ZQRRR8=','en','770malvikam','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Superb experience, but certain parts of the ship already show signs of age','As part of our 12 day trip through Egypt, we spent 4 nights on the Philae travelling up the Nile from Aswan to Luxor. Cruising the Nile is really magical and should be on everyone’s bucket list. We experienced so many unforgettable moments during the cruise, be it lazy lunch on deck while sailing, sipping on a cocktail during sunset watching the river, and all the great sightseeing included. I don’t believe there is a more comfortable way to cruise on the Nile than onboard the Oberoi Philae. With its very generous size considering its only twenty something cabins, it never felt crowded or was there any wait for anything. It felt very exclusive and we were oftentimes the only people on the sundeck, in the lounge or in the gym. The facilities are excellent and also include a full-sized Spa with large treatment rooms with very moderately priced treatments and super professional SPA staff from their Bali property. The overall design is very understated and not as “colonial” (or tacky) as on other Nile cruisers. 

Our cabin (standard “Deluxe Cabin”) was extremely spacious, with twin beds and a separate seating area, large dressing area and HUGE bathroom. The size of the standard cabins was also the reason we picked the Philae over the Zahra. Every day, the house keepers would create some towel animals and caused a lot of fun and surprise. Housekeeping was immaculate and otherwise invisible. 

As regards sightseeing and activities, the Oberoi team gets in touch with you long before the departure and checks what you want to include on the itinerary and makes sure they customise the itinerary for you. Most sightseeing is included in the rate, but there are certain sights not covered. We did the Philae temple at night and made a day trip to Abu Simbel on top of the regular itinerary, both highly recommended and very well-organized by Oberoi. There is also hot air ballooning and many other activities you can pick from (all for a charge). Since we were the only German speaking guests on board, we got a Egyptologist guide to ourselves and our private van just for the 2 of us (although not a Mercedes Benz van any longer, but Hyundai or Toyota). But normally, they would put a small group of max 6 people together. Our guide and driver were excellent and have repeatedly worked with Oberoi. 

One advice: Since not all sights are covered, we would encourage everyone to extend your stay in Aswan and Luxor prior/after the cruise. We did 3 nights at the Sofitel Winter Palace and 2 nights at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract before the cruise which was enough time to cover the most important sights (there is just so much to see in Egypt!!!). Temples of Dendara and Abydos are amazing!!! So is the temple of Khnum in Esna with its gorgeous columns. The stretch of Nile between Assuan and Luxor is not very long, therefore, we opted for the shorter cruise (as opposed to the 6 night itinerary which includes more sights) in order to be able to experience these legendary historic hotels. 

Although we enjoyed very much the journey, mostly thanks to the incredible team and food, the ship unfortunately already shows its age and could use a retouch: We saw many chipped tiles in the swimming pool and also in the bathroom and a couple of mouldy corners (for which we have deducted a point)… This did not impair our experience overall, but paying USD 1,600 per night (yes, per night, not per cruise!), you don’t want/expect to see something like this. Further, while we understand that they are striving for the “clean” look, I do think that Oberoi could make the ship a bit less “cold” and a bit more “cozy”: e.g. the sun beds are just grey sun beds without any toppers on them. This really does not look nor feel very comfy: As we passed by a couple of Sanctuary Boats, while we understand that these are less “exclusive”, we could not help but think that their sundecks looked much more inviting as the sun beds and chairs all had thick, striped toppers and cushions and they placed some plants and lanterns here and there. 

To end on a positive note: The entire team onboard was outstanding! Very attentive, welcoming and chatty, but at the same time keeping the right level of distance. Kudos to Oberoi who always manages to train the staff to a level which is rarely met by any other hotel company! We will never forget this cruise. It is a trip of a lifetime!',4.0,'2023-04-15T18:00:43Z','REV-l5qXf5gLKWR6C2NCo+k+9i7Vjy6CUdwRkLao7otmw14=','en','xiaocai','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P64','Tour to Cairo Citadel, Khan El-Khalil and Coptic Cairo','Intéressant','Un fort passé historique de la vie et l’évolution des religions dans cette immense ville…A découvrir !',4.0,'2023-11-08T14:41:05Z','REV-QJFE20zUbx3FxZ8O1HZTUYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','fr','Philippe_V','VIATOR'),('119753P375','Cave Church, Garbage City &&nbsp;The&nbsp;City of the Dead In Cairo','Well organized and informative.','We were picked up on time at our hotel with a clean, air conditioned tour van and water bottles waiting for us inside. It was a nice start to what turned out a pleasant, informative and well organized tour. The lunch at the end of a tour was a tasty barbecue served at a nice open air restaurant. Overall it would have been a great experience had it not been for two shopping stops which were neither on the itinerary nor requested. The attention given to us by the shopkeepers made us feel obligated to buy something. The tourist traps were nice - one with jewelry and other souvenirs and the other with clothing and other cotton products, however a shopping trip was not what we signed up for as part of this tour and we would have preferred to spend that time visiting sites that were more compatible with the stated itinerary.',4.0,'2022-05-21T02:04:59Z','REV-tfKFf9ljdjxFpqjb05RMgHUGKap4VIt/Du1XzrCo0cU=','en','TecDiveNomad','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','The Best Boat on the Nile','Fantastic boat fabulous guide, staff were fantastic food was great. Cabins also fantastic. What a boat.',5.0,'2023-12-08T08:48:42Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFBwAL+8l5BMAsPp8PRj0199U=','en','ianjrose1','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Romantic cruise on the exotic Nile','Beautiful accommodations and amazing crew. Thoroughly enjoyed our passage along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Egyptologist was excellent. Food on board was excellent. Only downside was engine noise and vibration in aft cabins but we were docked most nights.',5.0,'2023-11-19T06:17:02Z','REV-PLOwpbfWcba6V1Hcihc6Xxp/40lGyC76eAyYYFGjYQ8=','en','Michael S','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Simply the best','Simply the best. From the staff,accommodations, food and guides to the sites everything was first class. You will notice the difference when you have the sites to yourself or very limited people at them as they do that on purpose so you have the best time exploring around. The tours are limited to only 6 people or less ensuring a private experience. Do yourself a favor and book the suite D05 with the private jacuzzi on the back of the ship, worth every penny. This is the only cruise I would recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2023-10-22T05:13:39Z','REV-EyWtlxSzkIaDqX8Xt/lEJTnUi1E1w/t+lJxFddodbC8=','en','AmyW868','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Best boat on the Nile','Excellent boat. Staff, room, food, cleanliness, service all top notch! I highly recommend this boat. It is the best on the Nile.',5.0,'2023-10-08T06:57:05Z','REV-DTfAZEhVHBHQ09WjvF+Tx/lJdMYqlNP25mYnZBIX9Rk=','en','Khart123','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Spectacular luxury experience from start to finish','We just finished a 6 day Nile cruise aboard the Oberoi Philae. Our high expectations were exceeded in every regard. 
The recently refurbished boat is lovely and luxurious. Spacious cabins with beautiful bathrooms, fantastic quality king beds with high quality sheets and towels refreshed twice daily by attentive housekeeping staff. 
Meals are all a la carte and the quality and variety of the menu was outstanding. With only 22 cabins aboard the staff quickly learn your preferences and driver excellent service. 
Of course the daily tours of the magnificent sites and antiquities are outstanding. Maximum group size is 8 guests per Egyptologist (our group had 4). The Egyptologists were outstanding and accompanied us throughout the week. Each transfer was in a comfortable luxury van with plenty of chilled water. 
We have travelled extensively and had the opportunity to experience numerous luxury brands. This is truly a world class experience.  Highly recommend!',5.0,'2023-09-19T11:22:06Z','REV-81RufjgVarDFCn2EnMfZ4FOaxO3Ed69/ViFKwMGA7VY=','en','AmateurAnthroplogist','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Memories to last a lifetime','Going to see the Pyramids is on many a bucket list, but I found the true highlight of my two week holiday in Egypt to be my cruise down the Nile aboard the Oberoi Philae.

This incredible river cruiser is built to house approximately 40 to 50 people, considerably less than most other boats of the same size, but travelling during the off-season means there\'s far fewer guests aboard. When my wife and I checked in, we found that not only had we been upgraded but we were also only 2 of 4 guests aboard, and essentially had the boat to ourselves like a private cruise. Despite this small number, the boat ran with a full roster of staff, determined to make our experience memorable.

With the small number of guests onboard, we began to get to know some of the incredible staff, all of whom share the same exceptional passion for their jobs. Emad, Nasser, Rahman, Alaa, Ellia, Farida, and many others turned what we expected to be good to great. From every meal, every interaction, every jaw dropping towel creation during turn down service, every booking at the spa, and every chat about football (which always ended in laughter), the memories the crew have left us with will stay with us forever. Additionally, as my wife and I were also celebrating her birthday, the kitchen went out of their way to bake a custom cake to mark the occasion. 

But travelling down the Nile and stopping at various sights also meant we needed a guide, and the person assigned to us made us fall in love with Egypt and history in general. Tarek\'s knowledge and enthusiasm has now set the bar so high that I\'m afraid no guide may ever be able to match it. Sightseeing with him felt like retracing the steps of the people from 1000s of years ago, an interactive experience like none other and truly the history teacher I wish I had in school. If you want to be absolutely blown away, make sure you ask for Tarek Ibrahim as your guide and you will not regret it. 

To sum up this rather long review, I\'ll simply say that you can\'t possibly go wrong with this team. They\'re all collectively pulling in the same direction and that\'s set a new standard of excellence for hospitality and made us feel like we were travelling with friends. If given the opportunity, I\'d love to take the cruise again, if only to experience the amazing service once more.',5.0,'2023-08-21T03:48:11Z','REV-M2cnOd+gRibdqk5AJBm19EAOuY8EiYDVdtAM4Dx5MI8=','en','Varun_723','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Worth every penny','My husband and I stayed with the Oberoi Philae for our 4-night journey from Luxor to Aswan, and we couldn’t have made a better choice. 

The rooms are modern and spacious, and compared to most of the large cruise liners, the Philae has a relatively smaller capacity of just around 22 rooms. The staff was extremely welcoming and made us feel truly at home during our time onboard. By the end of our stay, we knew many of them by name, and looked forward to chatting with them during meals (where there was a different menu every time!) or in the hallways. The spa is also a must-visit after a long day walking around Egypt’s ancient wonders. 

The itinerary is perfectly balanced so you can enjoy the historic sights, while leaving enough downtime to unwind on the boat. We wanted to add a couple of additional tours to our schedule, and they organized everything seamlessly. 

Finally, I have to give a special shout-out to our Egyptologist guide, Tarek, who took the entire experience from great to unforgettable. His passion and knowledge for his country’s history was infectious, and we learnt more than we could have ever imagined from him. Truly one of the best tour guides we have encountered on any of our travels. If you have the chance, definitely ask for him as your guide. 

Overall, I can’t recommend this cruiser enough. And if you can bear the heat, I’d highly recommend going in the off season. We visited in August and were 2 of only 4 passengers onboard!',5.0,'2023-08-20T06:57:18Z','REV-6eVdKX1kbePuw+u8WEIGJXFvnOROfvUDsEN37ZQRRR8=','en','770malvikam','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P334','The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise','Superb experience, but certain parts of the ship already show signs of age','As part of our 12 day trip through Egypt, we spent 4 nights on the Philae travelling up the Nile from Aswan to Luxor. Cruising the Nile is really magical and should be on everyone’s bucket list. We experienced so many unforgettable moments during the cruise, be it lazy lunch on deck while sailing, sipping on a cocktail during sunset watching the river, and all the great sightseeing included. I don’t believe there is a more comfortable way to cruise on the Nile than onboard the Oberoi Philae. With its very generous size considering its only twenty something cabins, it never felt crowded or was there any wait for anything. It felt very exclusive and we were oftentimes the only people on the sundeck, in the lounge or in the gym. The facilities are excellent and also include a full-sized Spa with large treatment rooms with very moderately priced treatments and super professional SPA staff from their Bali property. The overall design is very understated and not as “colonial” (or tacky) as on other Nile cruisers. 

Our cabin (standard “Deluxe Cabin”) was extremely spacious, with twin beds and a separate seating area, large dressing area and HUGE bathroom. The size of the standard cabins was also the reason we picked the Philae over the Zahra. Every day, the house keepers would create some towel animals and caused a lot of fun and surprise. Housekeeping was immaculate and otherwise invisible. 

As regards sightseeing and activities, the Oberoi team gets in touch with you long before the departure and checks what you want to include on the itinerary and makes sure they customise the itinerary for you. Most sightseeing is included in the rate, but there are certain sights not covered. We did the Philae temple at night and made a day trip to Abu Simbel on top of the regular itinerary, both highly recommended and very well-organized by Oberoi. There is also hot air ballooning and many other activities you can pick from (all for a charge). Since we were the only German speaking guests on board, we got a Egyptologist guide to ourselves and our private van just for the 2 of us (although not a Mercedes Benz van any longer, but Hyundai or Toyota). But normally, they would put a small group of max 6 people together. Our guide and driver were excellent and have repeatedly worked with Oberoi. 

One advice: Since not all sights are covered, we would encourage everyone to extend your stay in Aswan and Luxor prior/after the cruise. We did 3 nights at the Sofitel Winter Palace and 2 nights at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract before the cruise which was enough time to cover the most important sights (there is just so much to see in Egypt!!!). Temples of Dendara and Abydos are amazing!!! So is the temple of Khnum in Esna with its gorgeous columns. The stretch of Nile between Assuan and Luxor is not very long, therefore, we opted for the shorter cruise (as opposed to the 6 night itinerary which includes more sights) in order to be able to experience these legendary historic hotels. 

Although we enjoyed very much the journey, mostly thanks to the incredible team and food, the ship unfortunately already shows its age and could use a retouch: We saw many chipped tiles in the swimming pool and also in the bathroom and a couple of mouldy corners (for which we have deducted a point)… This did not impair our experience overall, but paying USD 1,600 per night (yes, per night, not per cruise!), you don’t want/expect to see something like this. Further, while we understand that they are striving for the “clean” look, I do think that Oberoi could make the ship a bit less “cold” and a bit more “cozy”: e.g. the sun beds are just grey sun beds without any toppers on them. This really does not look nor feel very comfy: As we passed by a couple of Sanctuary Boats, while we understand that these are less “exclusive”, we could not help but think that their sundecks looked much more inviting as the sun beds and chairs all had thick, striped toppers and cushions and they placed some plants and lanterns here and there. 

To end on a positive note: The entire team onboard was outstanding! Very attentive, welcoming and chatty, but at the same time keeping the right level of distance. Kudos to Oberoi who always manages to train the staff to a level which is rarely met by any other hotel company! We will never forget this cruise. It is a trip of a lifetime!',4.0,'2023-04-15T18:00:43Z','REV-l5qXf5gLKWR6C2NCo+k+9i7Vjy6CUdwRkLao7otmw14=','en','xiaocai','TRIPADVISOR'),('119763P1','Discovering Cagliari','Great tour in Cagliari and surroundings','I had a wonderful time in Cagliari and surroundings. Riccardo is a great guide. He has a good knowledge of the city. He is professional and very easy going. 
I would recommand him to see the best parts of Cagliari/Sardegna. I have done a city tour, beach tour and wine tasting. All very interesting and enjoyable. 
It was my first time in Sardegna but because of this experience it will definitely not be my last.
I would highly recommand Riccardo. 

Michel',5.0,'2018-07-22T17:59:05Z','REV-ZZEXrZIvLxmw1eqcNjWQfn48MqaSpHCy9hlcy9y95yE=','en','Michel M','TRIPADVISOR'),('119763P1','Discovering Cagliari','From door to door a total delight','We had two trips with Ricardo, and what made them so enjoyable was the fact that he picked us from our holiday apartment 4 miles out of Cagliari,  Some tours insisted we found our way to locations in town that were not that easy to reach without a car.

Ricardo is a very safe driver, and a patient man even when it comes to parking in the very busy town.  He knew we wanted to see the Flamingos in the salt plains there, and on both occasions made stops so that we could get out and see them.

We went first to the mountains to a bronze age village, only discovered in the 70s. The   Unesco-protected site of Su Nuraxi in Barumini was a delight to visit.  He took us to see the wild horses nearby but there was a terrific deluge of rain which meant we didn\'t see any, but that was not his fault.  Ricardo also had umbrellas in his boot which enabled us to walk to the lake where wild horses can normally be seen.  On the same visit we also visited a palace and museum of Bronze age artifacts, which has some Bronze Age walls below it.  It was much nicer being in a small group, because visitors were being rushed around the site at Burumani, and we had time to pause and look at the site for longer.  It is advisable to  wear some sturdy shoes or trainers here because of the rocky terrain that you have to traverse.  Ricardo had his Samsung tablet with him, and he showed us pictures of what the bronze age village looked like from the Internet. This made things easier to understand, as the inner walls were left but the outer wall had disappeared when they excavated the site.  This trip is quite long but the vehicle that is used is very roomy and comfortable.

The second trip we went on was round the town of Cagliari.  This would not be possible on public transport there.  We visited the meat and fish and fruit and vegetable market. We also went down by the canal to see on of the other large lakes that the flamingos use. We were able to view the town from several vantage points that we were taken to.  There was a trip to the Cathedral and Crypt as well.  We saw a building that had a Spanish and English canon ball lodged in its wall.

Ricardo was very informative on all things Sardinia , and a delightfully patient man, who is proud of his country and people.. 

Each trip had a short break for coffee, and Ricardo hosted both of these, although we insisted on paying for the second one.  Cafe prices in Sardinia are very cheap indeed. We had one small coffee and two cappuccinos, plus two cream doughnuts for 4 euro 50 cents.   

Thanks to Ricardo for making our holiday so memorable, and taking us to so many fascinating places. Great value for money as well',5.0,'2018-05-22T16:47:21Z','REV-7c5iI0mlrVyPMBo2BXseXx87xGYdow8yVdgLFsaMZKs=','en','Keith K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119763P1','Discovering Cagliari','Good shore excursion','Booked the panaromic drive and walking tour with Ricardo and were picked up at the port by Claudia who was our guide. She was extremely knowledgeable and showed us around the old city and the beaches. We had some free time at the main shopping square and were dropped back to the pier. A great way to discover the city in a short time.',4.0,'2018-05-08T10:51:15Z','REV-KFCIgrSqntWq+4xDUuJwYLx1X7lK6d91jY/FweTs9So=','en','vidhusagar','TRIPADVISOR'),('119763P1','Discovering Cagliari','Nora in Sardinia','Nora is a very lovely Phoenician-Roman site with breathtaking views. We were lucky to have a fantastic guide, Fabio, who led us through the ancient city and told us everything about the history of the place. Even if you are not so fond of history, you have to visit Nora. It is really an amazing place and Fabio is the best !
Iris and Ina from Belgium, September 2017',5.0,'2017-11-19T06:01:57Z','REV-wTXrlMZbWoYFicdmPg7HxxYqkzvWWiTp9KklBQuguD0=','en','Iris V','TRIPADVISOR'),('119763P1','Discovering Cagliari','Made our holiday','We had two trips with Riccardo as our guide and I recommend him very highly to you. He is knowledgeable, friendly and takes pride in Sardinia and his job. If you are looking for an excellent guide look no further than Riccardo.',5.0,'2017-08-26T08:31:15Z','REV-b5DZi3HPawV9OgoK66I6qHgYqILrL5xT4r+CJ/g4bwM=','en','Fraz93','TRIPADVISOR'),('119763P1','Discovering Cagliari','Great walking tour in Cagliari','Riccardo was a very friendly and flexible guide! We enjoyed walking at historical part of Cagliari and  beautiful views. Thank you!',5.0,'2017-05-22T03:24:34Z','REV-wqVEOPMlBH4HhL8m0Y59YwpwW2xAfOTCrrsFk3evqDQ=','en','直子 立','TRIPADVISOR'),('119763P1','Discovering Cagliari','Burumini','A fascinating trip with Ricardo who is a great guide. I would definitely book with him in future. It\'s a great day trip through lovely scenery out of the city. The stop offs to see wild horses and cork trees was great too and enjoyed by our children.',5.0,'2017-04-30T18:02:31Z','REV-uq1dJ0SUTQx8NuWB5vb4dCBL8F5aAd6c2T85BI3fHsg=','en','sbs6hs','TRIPADVISOR'),('119763P1','Discovering Cagliari','Wonderful tour of Cagliari from cruise visit','Riccardo was an excellent guide around Gagliari. He was very personable, efficient, professional and very knowledgable. So much better than the standard cruise operator\'s tours.',5.0,'2016-11-06T13:03:46Z','REV-lv9u3kQFnf04AC6stXcRR4vzo2ayHgcMsXyoeYThDDQ=','en','JeremyCfactor30','TRIPADVISOR'),('119763P1','Discovering Cagliari','Trip from Cagliari to Barumini to Carbonia','My husband arranged for Riccardo to take us from Cagliari to Carbonia -- while stopping in Barumini to see the wild horses, cork trees, and volcanic rock, and the nuraghe.  Riccardo was on time, friendly, and very knowledgeable about not only what we saw, but Sardinia as a whole.  He also explained things to the level that our 5 and 7 year old daughters could understand.  It was a lovely morning and afternoon spent learning more about the amazing sites of Sardinia, with a terrific tour guide.  We highly recommend him!  Mike and Katie',5.0,'2016-10-14T16:40:18Z','REV-nZOinHMWmokxf2V5Cx0+GPrlqmb/XK8O0v0sB7tXeLw=','en','kdonnino','TRIPADVISOR'),('119763P1','Discovering Cagliari','Wonderful tour of Cagliari','My husband and I have planned a week long tour of Sardinia. Having only a day or two in Cagliari we wanted to see and learn as much as we could about the city, it\'s architecture and it\'s rich history. Ricardo picked us up at our hotel and drove us to a look-out which provided a fabulous view of the city. We drove along the salt flats, stopped for a coffee at the beach and continued with a walking tour of the oldest part of the city, the Castello Quarter. He was interesting, knowledgeable and provided great information about Cagliari and even recommended places for us to visit as we tour the rest of Sardinia. Thank you, Ricardo!',5.0,'2016-09-18T13:35:23Z','REV-Eem/2cKY+hZEOvm9lqSOk+2/OCLOpnqEmz34wsjAd/c=','en','159Donna460','TRIPADVISOR'),('119763P1','Discovering Cagliari','Great tour in Cagliari and surroundings','I had a wonderful time in Cagliari and surroundings. Riccardo is a great guide. He has a good knowledge of the city. He is professional and very easy going. 
I would recommand him to see the best parts of Cagliari/Sardegna. I have done a city tour, beach tour and wine tasting. All very interesting and enjoyable. 
It was my first time in Sardegna but because of this experience it will definitely not be my last.
I would highly recommand Riccardo. 

Michel',5.0,'2018-07-22T17:59:05Z','REV-ZZEXrZIvLxmw1eqcNjWQfn48MqaSpHCy9hlcy9y95yE=','en','Michel M','TRIPADVISOR'),('119763P1','Discovering Cagliari','From door to door a total delight','We had two trips with Ricardo, and what made them so enjoyable was the fact that he picked us from our holiday apartment 4 miles out of Cagliari,  Some tours insisted we found our way to locations in town that were not that easy to reach without a car.

Ricardo is a very safe driver, and a patient man even when it comes to parking in the very busy town.  He knew we wanted to see the Flamingos in the salt plains there, and on both occasions made stops so that we could get out and see them.

We went first to the mountains to a bronze age village, only discovered in the 70s. The   Unesco-protected site of Su Nuraxi in Barumini was a delight to visit.  He took us to see the wild horses nearby but there was a terrific deluge of rain which meant we didn\'t see any, but that was not his fault.  Ricardo also had umbrellas in his boot which enabled us to walk to the lake where wild horses can normally be seen.  On the same visit we also visited a palace and museum of Bronze age artifacts, which has some Bronze Age walls below it.  It was much nicer being in a small group, because visitors were being rushed around the site at Burumani, and we had time to pause and look at the site for longer.  It is advisable to  wear some sturdy shoes or trainers here because of the rocky terrain that you have to traverse.  Ricardo had his Samsung tablet with him, and he showed us pictures of what the bronze age village looked like from the Internet. This made things easier to understand, as the inner walls were left but the outer wall had disappeared when they excavated the site.  This trip is quite long but the vehicle that is used is very roomy and comfortable.

The second trip we went on was round the town of Cagliari.  This would not be possible on public transport there.  We visited the meat and fish and fruit and vegetable market. We also went down by the canal to see on of the other large lakes that the flamingos use. We were able to view the town from several vantage points that we were taken to.  There was a trip to the Cathedral and Crypt as well.  We saw a building that had a Spanish and English canon ball lodged in its wall.

Ricardo was very informative on all things Sardinia , and a delightfully patient man, who is proud of his country and people.. 

Each trip had a short break for coffee, and Ricardo hosted both of these, although we insisted on paying for the second one.  Cafe prices in Sardinia are very cheap indeed. We had one small coffee and two cappuccinos, plus two cream doughnuts for 4 euro 50 cents.   

Thanks to Ricardo for making our holiday so memorable, and taking us to so many fascinating places. Great value for money as well',5.0,'2018-05-22T16:47:21Z','REV-7c5iI0mlrVyPMBo2BXseXx87xGYdow8yVdgLFsaMZKs=','en','Keith K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119763P1','Discovering Cagliari','Good shore excursion','Booked the panaromic drive and walking tour with Ricardo and were picked up at the port by Claudia who was our guide. She was extremely knowledgeable and showed us around the old city and the beaches. We had some free time at the main shopping square and were dropped back to the pier. A great way to discover the city in a short time.',4.0,'2018-05-08T10:51:15Z','REV-KFCIgrSqntWq+4xDUuJwYLx1X7lK6d91jY/FweTs9So=','en','vidhusagar','TRIPADVISOR'),('119763P1','Discovering Cagliari','Nora in Sardinia','Nora is a very lovely Phoenician-Roman site with breathtaking views. We were lucky to have a fantastic guide, Fabio, who led us through the ancient city and told us everything about the history of the place. Even if you are not so fond of history, you have to visit Nora. It is really an amazing place and Fabio is the best !
Iris and Ina from Belgium, September 2017',5.0,'2017-11-19T06:01:57Z','REV-wTXrlMZbWoYFicdmPg7HxxYqkzvWWiTp9KklBQuguD0=','en','Iris V','TRIPADVISOR'),('119763P1','Discovering Cagliari','Made our holiday','We had two trips with Riccardo as our guide and I recommend him very highly to you. He is knowledgeable, friendly and takes pride in Sardinia and his job. If you are looking for an excellent guide look no further than Riccardo.',5.0,'2017-08-26T08:31:15Z','REV-b5DZi3HPawV9OgoK66I6qHgYqILrL5xT4r+CJ/g4bwM=','en','Fraz93','TRIPADVISOR'),('119763P1','Discovering Cagliari','Great walking tour in Cagliari','Riccardo was a very friendly and flexible guide! We enjoyed walking at historical part of Cagliari and  beautiful views. Thank you!',5.0,'2017-05-22T03:24:34Z','REV-wqVEOPMlBH4HhL8m0Y59YwpwW2xAfOTCrrsFk3evqDQ=','en','直子 立','TRIPADVISOR'),('119763P1','Discovering Cagliari','Burumini','A fascinating trip with Ricardo who is a great guide. I would definitely book with him in future. It\'s a great day trip through lovely scenery out of the city. The stop offs to see wild horses and cork trees was great too and enjoyed by our children.',5.0,'2017-04-30T18:02:31Z','REV-uq1dJ0SUTQx8NuWB5vb4dCBL8F5aAd6c2T85BI3fHsg=','en','sbs6hs','TRIPADVISOR'),('119763P1','Discovering Cagliari','Wonderful tour of Cagliari from cruise visit','Riccardo was an excellent guide around Gagliari. He was very personable, efficient, professional and very knowledgable. So much better than the standard cruise operator\'s tours.',5.0,'2016-11-06T13:03:46Z','REV-lv9u3kQFnf04AC6stXcRR4vzo2ayHgcMsXyoeYThDDQ=','en','JeremyCfactor30','TRIPADVISOR'),('119763P1','Discovering Cagliari','Trip from Cagliari to Barumini to Carbonia','My husband arranged for Riccardo to take us from Cagliari to Carbonia -- while stopping in Barumini to see the wild horses, cork trees, and volcanic rock, and the nuraghe.  Riccardo was on time, friendly, and very knowledgeable about not only what we saw, but Sardinia as a whole.  He also explained things to the level that our 5 and 7 year old daughters could understand.  It was a lovely morning and afternoon spent learning more about the amazing sites of Sardinia, with a terrific tour guide.  We highly recommend him!  Mike and Katie',5.0,'2016-10-14T16:40:18Z','REV-nZOinHMWmokxf2V5Cx0+GPrlqmb/XK8O0v0sB7tXeLw=','en','kdonnino','TRIPADVISOR'),('119763P1','Discovering Cagliari','Wonderful tour of Cagliari','My husband and I have planned a week long tour of Sardinia. Having only a day or two in Cagliari we wanted to see and learn as much as we could about the city, it\'s architecture and it\'s rich history. Ricardo picked us up at our hotel and drove us to a look-out which provided a fabulous view of the city. We drove along the salt flats, stopped for a coffee at the beach and continued with a walking tour of the oldest part of the city, the Castello Quarter. He was interesting, knowledgeable and provided great information about Cagliari and even recommended places for us to visit as we tour the rest of Sardinia. Thank you, Ricardo!',5.0,'2016-09-18T13:35:23Z','REV-Eem/2cKY+hZEOvm9lqSOk+2/OCLOpnqEmz34wsjAd/c=','en','159Donna460','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P11','2H: Wine-Tour OR Beer-Tour in Provence','Fantastic was to see the local countryside!','If you are considering this, definitely do it! Great way to see the countryside up close — lavender fields, olive groves, farms, views of Mount St. Victoire. Our guide and driver, Kevin, was charming (and a careful driver). The tour included a a boutique vineyard with a lovely new gallery and very informative, in-depth tasting. Depending on the weather, bring a jacket as it can be chilly. FYI, we were expecting two bikes with sidecars (for two of us) but there was only one bike. We swapped off from the back of the motorcycle to the sidecar halfway through. C’était super, and the highlight of our visit!',5.0,'2024-04-04T08:17:27Z','REV-rX+1Hk/Y2HjXeNlz2O7FUYADbP5WL7R2mPxNySOTs9U=','en','621colleenc','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P11','2H: Wine-Tour OR Beer-Tour in Provence','Provence tour','We had so much fun with Eric and Kevin. The scenery was beautiful and the ride was quite a thrill. Fun for all members of our family, regardless of age.',5.0,'2024-04-01T16:54:12Z','REV-56O3A7Ew+QcNNvoYWt9Y0vo/wlpkps5qe3SE78bUyNo=','en','wmsmith16','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P11','2H: Wine-Tour OR Beer-Tour in Provence','So fun!','We had a wonderful time driving thru the vineyards and countryside. The views were amazing. Kevin was a fantastic driver and tour guide.  We would highly recommend the adventure.',5.0,'2023-09-30T15:05:16Z','REV-TiL05gIBPsSQtwImVEMHnotA/0iiY1deIFEsmumXbus=','en','lisamW6211MR','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P11','2H: Wine-Tour OR Beer-Tour in Provence','Off The Beaten Path Fun!','This was such a fun and unique experience!  I wish we had a sidecar of our own LOL!  Great ride through the city and then up into the mountains; we would have never seen this part of the beautiful countryside.  Cloud-shrouded peaks and lavender valleys.  We visited two wineries for tastings and truly had a great time.  Eric and his team are skilled, professional and a pleasure.',5.0,'2023-09-24T15:48:33Z','REV-u4zEo2ZDK494CkZo8sNufly5G5KvNgQpaO1+l+f4/vk=','en','KarenandLee330','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P11','2H: Wine-Tour OR Beer-Tour in Provence','Loads of FUN!','Lots of FUN!!! A great way to see the countryside of Provence. Highly recommend the vintage side car tour for a 2 hour ride, view and wine tasting.',5.0,'2023-09-21T10:06:34Z','REV-kSizrfTfB5VdBMYEn4mRH4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Bill_H','VIATOR'),('119771P11','2H: Wine-Tour OR Beer-Tour in Provence','Motorcycle Sidecar Wine Tour - Fabulous','The entire trip was spectacular and very good value. Eric, the owner was very nice and full of interesting insights as we drove past various landmarks. The wineries were first class. Great value.',5.0,'2023-09-15T12:18:08Z','REV-1x+lzW2YwD5p5ol70TgPrBKpPR2MbgFcQje4/DPJwrw=','en','davidgE7431LR','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P11','2H: Wine-Tour OR Beer-Tour in Provence','Highly recommended','The 2 hour wine testing tour exceeded our expectations. Kevin was humorous, informative and a safe driver.
The views from our motorcycle were breathtaking and the ride comfortable.
There was ample time to sample wine at both the Provençal vineyards.
I highly recommend',5.0,'2023-09-15T03:34:35Z','REV-iEQhEM8Tem10tgYm1vWhN4dK0nDUIaWAP4dD7xxm2Do=','en','Martin R','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P11','2H: Wine-Tour OR Beer-Tour in Provence','Superb day','A fabulous trip through the Provence countryside to a  beautiful vineyard. Our driver Kevin was great. Would highly recommend this experience.. one of the best things we’ve done.. Thank you',5.0,'2023-09-09T02:04:15Z','REV-HzTfyuRosGoI8fIIGmJ9O8I8LQo15Y6guJ94ovjlqn4=','en','cathye812','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P11','2H: Wine-Tour OR Beer-Tour in Provence','Fun on a vintage side car','Actually, all parts were memorable!  This was an add on tour at the end of our ten days in France and Italy.  We saw the listing just the day before we were leaving and said to each other, “this would be great”.  And it was. The guides were friendly and made sure of our safety from beginning to end.  An additional stop at a field of lavender added knowledge of a view of the beautiful countryside. The wine tasting exceeded expectations. I highly recommend this tour!',5.0,'2023-07-16T13:28:53Z','REV-l/vxR0ToTkR9U5sdRgXXDYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','elizabeth_s','VIATOR'),('119771P11','2H: Wine-Tour OR Beer-Tour in Provence','Very pleasant trip through the Provence countryside','My wife and I did a one-hour version of this trip and it was arranged through the Tourism Office in Aix-en-Provence. Eric was very prompt and fitted us with helmets and expertly guided us out of the city and onto the road toward Montagne Ste-Victoire. We stopped at a lavender field, a photo stop for St-Victorie mountain, and then through the countryside and back to a panoramic view of the whole city of Aix. Highly recommend this to anyone seeking something different. Eric was a great driver and told us about many of the high interest areas along the way. Thank you!',5.0,'2023-07-15T08:43:59Z','REV-hvOdlWbQrqLDRf1GeTLc6m7K6QZnfm83VzcdbXcIWzM=','en','valeri20','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P2','Discovery of Aix-en-Provence: 1 hour','Absolute dream-like experience','In the morning, we were picked up by Eric and Kevin with their bikes.  Our teen daughter ride in the sidecar and my husband ride with Kevin, whilst I am riding with Eric and our 7 year-old son rides in the sidecar.  They were very friendly, right from the start gave us gave us comfort that it will be a safe and pleasant ride.  And it was! Cruising in a bike while surrounded by the provence view is really one of a kind.  We wnt through the Cezanne Route, and Eric explained to me interesting facts about the history of the village that we passed by.  Eric drove very stable that our son was so relaxed he almost fell asleep hahaha.  At one point I realized there was a strong pleasant lavender scent, and apparently we were heading towards a lavender field.  What a lovely surprise! We made a stop there and took pictures.  The scenery throughout the ride was so beautiful it was like a dream.  I think what made it different was also because of the scent.  We highly recommend this tour if you visit the Provence, the best way to immerse yourself in the paysage.',5.0,'2023-07-13T12:06:04Z','REV-ozf2Zbu+K0LsFHWQd4hNzYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','DIANADRIANI_J','VIATOR'),('119771P2','Discovery of Aix-en-Provence: 1 hour','Amazing and worth the time!','Amazing and fun … my teenage son said he couldn’t stop smiling the entire time and for a mom that speaks volumes !!! It was rain when we begun but when got to lavender fields the sun came out.',5.0,'2023-06-12T15:32:23Z','REV-KIfBT+02G/HAs0m/oH8gbRmSOdGUPRRWeyDQu1NYico=','en','Freedom659263','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P2','Discovery of Aix-en-Provence: 1 hour','Great experience, nice way to see Aix-en-Provence!','So much fun!  Super friendly hosts, very knowledgeable of the area.  My 10 year old picked this adventure and we all had a great time.  Great seeing the areas that Cezanne painted.  Highly recommend.',5.0,'2023-04-23T16:19:10Z','REV-/5KW6Sxr2UC3TtVDdZusa4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Cynthia_H','VIATOR'),('119771P2','Discovery of Aix-en-Provence: 1 hour','Highlight of Aix!','We weren’t certain what to expect as we are not young. Kevin was charming and we felt very safe throughout our tour. It was a highlight of our stay in Ain-en-Privence.',5.0,'2023-03-25T13:14:49Z','REV-7NRdMBMsQowp30EZKtaV2IXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Carol_E','VIATOR'),('119771P2','Discovery of Aix-en-Provence: 1 hour','Motorcycle Sidecar Tour','this was an amazing tour from our Viking Cruise voyage.  Eric and Kevin did a wonderful job of showing us parts of Marseille, Cassis, and the surrounding mountains.  this was their first cruise related tour and it was well worth it.  the beauty of the day, the mountains and the sea side view of Cassis was spectacular.  I would highly recommend this company for any tour they might offer.',5.0,'2022-04-21T09:00:45Z','REV-6lAHk0XzXZjbT8xWE78/MTMO8BEfFB7tmy1F5oT5+Ls=','en','T6274SXjohne','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P2','Discovery of Aix-en-Provence: 1 hour','Une expérience top sympa','Super tour side car avec mes amis , beaux paysages. Les conducteurs super sympas . Conduite cool, petit arrêt face champs coquelicots magnifique',5.0,'2023-11-04T12:22:09Z','REV-IUTp/ZSOGfJfRicN1JHks9vGqW3TCPilTL57qkBYaIo=','fr','M5919KUnathalieb','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P2','Discovery of Aix-en-Provence: 1 hour','Super moment','Super moment à bord du side car! Merci à l\'équipe ! Belle virée de beaux paysages et des pilotes agréables et sympathique',5.0,'2023-06-14T15:25:11Z','REV-oxVoU+k5ADy0/8pp+J64crhP2UVipAe4YQpaTPqt/Mk=','fr','m_lodyc899','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P2','Discovery of Aix-en-Provence: 1 hour','Voyage dans les tableaux de Cézanne','Découverte entre amie en immersion au travers des paysages provençaux 
Quand soudain un tableau de champ de coquelicot avec la montagne st victoire , viens à notre rencontre . 
Arrivés en side car est une expérience 
Magique devant cette beauté de la nature. La balade nous transport de tableau en tableau comme un musée vivant . Merci à Eric pour cet échappé mémorable qui restera gravé dans nos souvenirs à jamais .',5.0,'2023-05-08T13:22:46Z','REV-Nh51Cz28MNLJnU1qSK6kUwjsTNdfS8lmHjzaM4nDZcg=','fr','marigot488','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P2','Discovery of Aix-en-Provence: 1 hour','Balade en side car','Fantastique expérience vécue il y a 8 jours lors d une promenade dans le side car d Eric sur les routes merveilleuses de la campagne Aixoise. Eric a beaucoup de talent pour commenter les paysages dominés par la Montagne Sainte Victoire le long des petites routes tranquilles. Nous referons la même expérience dès que possible.
philippe Morel',5.0,'2023-02-28T05:29:38Z','REV-BLW/GE+saMDOq1OeJ7x0Y5me0th+7YFc75mInIT2BmM=','fr','kristine1963','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P2','Discovery of Aix-en-Provence: 1 hour','A faire absolument!','Nous avons fait un tour de 45\' en Aix-en-Provence, juste après notre arrivée. Une balade très agréable en moto \"side-car\" de la marque légendaire russe \"URAL\" (les connaisseurs l’apprécieront) .  Eric est un guide professionnel, très gentil et toujours à l\'écoute  des passagers. Si on avait plus de temps, j\'aurais bien aimé à refaire la balade et partir pour une demi-journée à la découverte de la Provence. Merci!',5.0,'2020-07-14T06:34:12Z','REV-NsobcccTwZQe+sjbCvRE7gVBjKa4isIq9IPeV/2FVKo=','fr','vlad1179','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P5','Day: Wine-Tour OR Beer-Tour in Provence','Best day out in years','We had a fantastic day out with Kevin, who was an exceptional guide/host. Kevin gave the day a perfect balance between activity and relaxation. He showed us the real Provence on a perfect day. My wife and I could not recommend a day out with Kevin and Eric highly enough.',5.0,'2023-05-31T03:39:34Z','REV-r/kAJGDRVR7UXEXAXpfoHXLh4qj7MOxigi5IHmIQvQg=','en','deanc496','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P5','Day: Wine-Tour OR Beer-Tour in Provence','Best motorcycle and side car ride!','We highly recommend a side car tour by La Belle Echappee.  The weather in Aix Provence is ideal to tour on a motorcycle with a side car. We felt like we went back in time cruising the winding roads with views of the Mountain Sainte Victoire.  The winery stop was a hit and we left the tour wanting more!! The tour guide and rider were professional and knowledgeable.  The highlight probably was the natural adrenaline rush one gets when riding a motorcycle!',5.0,'2021-10-12T14:02:37Z','REV-ffwDAD0qFTw43zn55lZCBm8oUiUTpZ+d7uG3bscmeuU=','en','Claudia S','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P2','Discovery of Aix-en-Provence: 1 hour','Great experience, nice way to see Aix-en-Provence!','So much fun!  Super friendly hosts, very knowledgeable of the area.  My 10 year old picked this adventure and we all had a great time.  Great seeing the areas that Cezanne painted.  Highly recommend.',5.0,'2023-04-23T16:19:10Z','REV-/5KW6Sxr2UC3TtVDdZusa4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Cynthia_H','VIATOR'),('119771P2','Discovery of Aix-en-Provence: 1 hour','Highlight of Aix!','We weren’t certain what to expect as we are not young. Kevin was charming and we felt very safe throughout our tour. It was a highlight of our stay in Ain-en-Privence.',5.0,'2023-03-25T13:14:49Z','REV-7NRdMBMsQowp30EZKtaV2IXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Carol_E','VIATOR'),('119771P2','Discovery of Aix-en-Provence: 1 hour','Motorcycle Sidecar Tour','this was an amazing tour from our Viking Cruise voyage.  Eric and Kevin did a wonderful job of showing us parts of Marseille, Cassis, and the surrounding mountains.  this was their first cruise related tour and it was well worth it.  the beauty of the day, the mountains and the sea side view of Cassis was spectacular.  I would highly recommend this company for any tour they might offer.',5.0,'2022-04-21T09:00:45Z','REV-6lAHk0XzXZjbT8xWE78/MTMO8BEfFB7tmy1F5oT5+Ls=','en','T6274SXjohne','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P2','Discovery of Aix-en-Provence: 1 hour','Une expérience top sympa','Super tour side car avec mes amis , beaux paysages. Les conducteurs super sympas . Conduite cool, petit arrêt face champs coquelicots magnifique',5.0,'2023-11-04T12:22:09Z','REV-IUTp/ZSOGfJfRicN1JHks9vGqW3TCPilTL57qkBYaIo=','fr','M5919KUnathalieb','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P2','Discovery of Aix-en-Provence: 1 hour','Super moment','Super moment à bord du side car! Merci à l\'équipe ! Belle virée de beaux paysages et des pilotes agréables et sympathique',5.0,'2023-06-14T15:25:11Z','REV-oxVoU+k5ADy0/8pp+J64crhP2UVipAe4YQpaTPqt/Mk=','fr','m_lodyc899','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P2','Discovery of Aix-en-Provence: 1 hour','Voyage dans les tableaux de Cézanne','Découverte entre amie en immersion au travers des paysages provençaux 
Quand soudain un tableau de champ de coquelicot avec la montagne st victoire , viens à notre rencontre . 
Arrivés en side car est une expérience 
Magique devant cette beauté de la nature. La balade nous transport de tableau en tableau comme un musée vivant . Merci à Eric pour cet échappé mémorable qui restera gravé dans nos souvenirs à jamais .',5.0,'2023-05-08T13:22:46Z','REV-Nh51Cz28MNLJnU1qSK6kUwjsTNdfS8lmHjzaM4nDZcg=','fr','marigot488','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P2','Discovery of Aix-en-Provence: 1 hour','Balade en side car','Fantastique expérience vécue il y a 8 jours lors d une promenade dans le side car d Eric sur les routes merveilleuses de la campagne Aixoise. Eric a beaucoup de talent pour commenter les paysages dominés par la Montagne Sainte Victoire le long des petites routes tranquilles. Nous referons la même expérience dès que possible.
philippe Morel',5.0,'2023-02-28T05:29:38Z','REV-BLW/GE+saMDOq1OeJ7x0Y5me0th+7YFc75mInIT2BmM=','fr','kristine1963','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P2','Discovery of Aix-en-Provence: 1 hour','A faire absolument!','Nous avons fait un tour de 45\' en Aix-en-Provence, juste après notre arrivée. Une balade très agréable en moto \"side-car\" de la marque légendaire russe \"URAL\" (les connaisseurs l’apprécieront) .  Eric est un guide professionnel, très gentil et toujours à l\'écoute  des passagers. Si on avait plus de temps, j\'aurais bien aimé à refaire la balade et partir pour une demi-journée à la découverte de la Provence. Merci!',5.0,'2020-07-14T06:34:12Z','REV-NsobcccTwZQe+sjbCvRE7gVBjKa4isIq9IPeV/2FVKo=','fr','vlad1179','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P7','2H: City-Tour Marseille','Magnificent','Fantastic and wonderful experience with our guide , Kevin. A beautiful clear blue sky day but bitterly cold made no difference to our experience. All cruise ships ( yes you too MSC) should offer this as a shore excursion.',5.0,'2023-12-03T13:12:33Z','REV-x8Lqkrc/oRLC7s80qjUof4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Anne_R','VIATOR'),('119771P7','2H: City-Tour Marseille','Great overview of various sections of Marseille','It was great to see a wide variety of diverse areas in one tour. Particularly enjoyed the time allowed to go inside the Basilica.',5.0,'2023-10-29T13:26:18Z','REV-pO3ey/EFzUQRDbHz62p1C4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','jtaylor703','VIATOR'),('119771P7','2H: City-Tour Marseille','Side car experience was gas!!','My wife and I took our 3 teens on rides with Eric, Kevin and Pascal as our drivers. We ripped through downtown, then cruised the countryside with stops at at Terres Ugo lavender field and Bonisson vineyard. Perfect mix of culture and fun for families. Highly recommended. Oh yeah, and our drivers were the best - punctual, safe, informative and hilarious. Don’t miss this!!',5.0,'2023-06-12T16:37:50Z','REV-KIfBT+02G/HAs0m/oH8gbYumfHvYzSYLs1eWdSG7Kio=','en','L4642OMbrians','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P7','2H: City-Tour Marseille','Awesome experience in Marseille','This 2 hour side car tour of Marseille was one the the highlights of my trip to France! Eric was great . It was such a unique way of seeing the city! I enjoyed every minute of it! Highly recommend especially if you are traveling solo! You could treat yourself to a great experience! Once again merci beaucoup Éric! A la prochaine.',5.0,'2023-06-12T05:38:25Z','REV-+LTociSe2ZhPHwP5QrW+ryxmPwmJqWzEUPBR3cjpVLs=','en','ronaldperronyul','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P7','2H: City-Tour Marseille','Unique tour','We had great experience,  a unique way to see Marseilles on a vintage sidecar, got some great photos. Maybe a few more stops would have been good, we rode straight past some points of interest. Otherwise,  well worth doing!',4.0,'2023-06-05T12:37:26Z','REV-0mLhTeAluEMuwz75m1kkJYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Lisa_S','VIATOR'),('119771P7','2H: City-Tour Marseille','Unique experience in side car tour','It was a very surprising yet unique and amazing experience. We had a great gentleman driver who took us through the narrow alleyways uphill towards the notredame cathedral and then through the new part of town along the coast. It’s a once in lifetime experience for us. Definitely worth recommending.',5.0,'2023-05-23T05:50:11Z','REV-AgvgnsETv98dy0VZbq08vjwi0U/hd3eXGG0ftMv2NcQ=','en','shridharb1986','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P7','2H: City-Tour Marseille','An experience of a lifetime!','Could not have asked for a better day! The guides were so friendly and accommodating while mixing in humor and knowledge along the way.  Such beautiful scenery viewed in a most unconventional way.  I rode on the back of the bike the entire way and my friend rode in the sidecar.  We preferred that but you can switch off along the way if you’d like.  Don’t miss this spectacular experience!!',5.0,'2023-03-30T11:59:46Z','REV-rMSrCEV/fY1RBC6xyOS2ahN0WLuQ+vvn+iU6uhzbIzY=','en','Lyn G','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P7','2H: City-Tour Marseille','Experience of a lifetime','Fantastic trip, Eric the driver/guide was nice and helpful. If you want to try something different in your life - this is the trip to take',5.0,'2022-10-23T06:11:25Z','REV-3EnjL0Ph5Qtl2MrmKvNzi4CTTHqC9Voo/TOCF/m/8oY=','en','Þórunn G','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P7','2H: City-Tour Marseille','Splendide virée','Nous avons amarré à Marseille puis visité la ville en sidecar pour finir à Cassis par la vieille route. Juste Magnifique 🤩 A refaire absolument. Je recommande l’équipe de la Belle échappée 😎',5.0,'2022-06-27T16:23:42Z','REV-EzN6WMbw4yFQoUrsy5kylweJKPa8XQ9wbEoqjFzMZlc=','fr','Explorer23291866017','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P7','2H: City-Tour Marseille','Superbe Expérience ! 👍','Très bon moment passé en famille, avec une equipe super sympa ! Super accueil devant notre hôtel, ballade à travers les plus beaux lieux de Marseille, notre fils de 7 ans nous en parle encore maintenant tellement il a aimé ! Je recommande La Belle Échappée sans hésitation ! Franchement ... à refaire ! 👍👍',5.0,'2020-08-06T12:59:55Z','REV-5YBcCcg49zI/7JGnhqxoBOr6IjmPV5h6sHO5sn2J7u4=','fr','547rominar','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P8','Half-day: Wine-Tour OR Beer-Tour in Provence','Best way to wine taste in Aix.','We had an incredible time with Eric - the tour was such a pleasant surprise. The setting is incredible and the drive was smoothe and felt very safe. The wineries we went to were perfect and Eric was patient, took plenty of photos for us. He also gave us tons of recommendations for restaurants and bars and even made us a reservation.  Must do for a vacation in Aix!',5.0,'2023-10-30T04:18:04Z','REV-+bbt5th22nNIeINefgkQzYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Ryan_C','VIATOR'),('119771P8','Half-day: Wine-Tour OR Beer-Tour in Provence','Perfect way to see the countryside and taste some wines','We had the best time zipping through the countryside with our guide, Kevin. We stopped at an organic lavender farm and two very different wineries, both were great experiences with delicious wines. Kevin was right on time and navigated the crazy city streets to get us to the open road where we enjoyed the fresh air and beautiful landscape outstide of Aix. We had so much fun and really enjoyed meeting Kevin and gearing his stories. Great time!',5.0,'2023-07-23T03:20:08Z','REV-ChB7cMMbzAk2paSpTOLMSIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Christy_J','VIATOR'),('119771P8','Half-day: Wine-Tour OR Beer-Tour in Provence','Don’t sleep on the sidecar','I never want to wine taste in a boring van at some big commercial winery again. This tour absolutely spoiled that for me. 

Kevin took my husband and I all around Aix on his sidecar today, and I couldn’t help but have a big stupid grin on my face all day. Ripping through the countryside on a sleek black motorcycle will do that to you, I guess. 

In our time together, we saw two wineries, a lavender field, the Saint Vincente mountain range, and the highlands of a local town. 

I have never really gotten to ride on a motorcycle, so this tour was living out a bucket list item in the most scenic area. I felt really safe the entire time and my husband and I had a great time learning about life here in Aix/France. 

MERCI KEVIN!! hope to do another tour with you again.',5.0,'2023-07-01T17:00:18Z','REV-KJlGyT6+CY8GBw0efMspvnT/PwqjT2e0wmtAgh7z894=','en','Katie H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P8','Half-day: Wine-Tour OR Beer-Tour in Provence','Must do it Provence!','This tour was incredible, highly recommend! It was a great way to see the country side and see the towns. The vineyards were all high quality and authentic, and generous with their tastings. We also didn’t feel pressured to buy anything, which was a plus. Our driver and guide, Kevin, was superb. He was fun, personable, safe, and entertaining. He also took us to a lavender field since it was in season, which was unexpected but made the trip. Definitely worth the money!',5.0,'2023-06-23T16:02:02Z','REV-63c416jA7tKyBEBPtzfNKn21zD4XDpqCk7dOgyDi6oc=','en','Azeltt','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P8','Half-day: Wine-Tour OR Beer-Tour in Provence','Adventurous, fun, beautiful sidecar tour','This was an amazing experience! so much fun to ride in the side car and on the back of the motorcycle through very beautiful scenery! Our host was very sweet and helped with whatever we needed, he also gave great recommendations of what to do in Aix en Provence! Overall the day was amazing filled with great views, beverages, company, and fun!',5.0,'2022-03-01T07:32:44Z','REV-pgze+gaFbhGAWmUxu2FkFIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Maria_S','VIATOR'),('119771P8','Half-day: Wine-Tour OR Beer-Tour in Provence','Great experience ! Would definitely recommend','We would highly recommend taking this tour if you’re in Aix-en-Provence. We had a great time with Éric seeing the beautiful sites. It was a unique and fun way to see some of the city in a sidecar! The wine was delicious and we took a lot of great photos',5.0,'2021-09-05T15:33:54Z','REV-YL3ARy6FAX3Ypy8U4rqKa/fRE2hn8SNRDIl/EMBY7SU=','en','Escape52909954827','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P8','Half-day: Wine-Tour OR Beer-Tour in Provence','Montagne sainte victoire','I own a sidecar touring company in Morocco and China and must say that Eric did a fantastic job here.',5.0,'2020-05-25T13:01:49Z','REV-goVliHj+AmzWNmgh+UwCdZjBn5G3GYoX8nn9oAxsESU=','en','NyEdward','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P8','Half-day: Wine-Tour OR Beer-Tour in Provence','Paysage à savourer autrement','Belle expérience, bel échange et beaux souvenirs.
Le charme de la région, d\'un autre point de vue.
Assis dans le panier on y est cool et on peut profiter de la vue à l\'air libre, les parfums des sentiers ou se mèle l\'essence des pins à la lavande.
Le seul danger c\'est de ne plus pouvoir effacer ce sourir qu\'on a.',5.0,'2021-08-24T09:24:01Z','REV-408T5z98KMizGNs8mTLs5NFlCfmwbrn7dacNcVZ8ROE=','fr','ericpL3494PF','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P8','Half-day: Wine-Tour OR Beer-Tour in Provence','Wine side story','Une très jolie escapades plein air au pied de la montagne Sainte Victoire. Un wine tour qui nous a fait passer par des endroits pittoresques. 
Nous avons passé un très bel après-midi. 
Merci à Éric!',5.0,'2021-07-30T04:19:12Z','REV-RohAeds9zHTTarFFk4KR1snC3i2WF/F8zEpT24yYX3s=','fr','6419jeanpaulm','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P8','Half-day: Wine-Tour OR Beer-Tour in Provence','Super','Guide super sympathique, le tour était super pour découvrir la Sainte Victoire. Dégustation de vins intéressante.',5.0,'2021-07-06T05:39:59Z','REV-fWCSb2yNepXl9leCVUwstie7Nz3X/XfesCP/7jNr8UI=','fr','ihuchet93','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P9','Half-day: Wine-Tour of the vineyards of Cassis','Such a fun day','This was probably one of the most fun days I’ve had. There is something about being on a bike. While it was a Sunday and most wineries were closed, our guide did a fantastic job of showing us locals only spots and making it a memorable day!',5.0,'2023-06-07T07:25:46Z','REV-NbZpxuD6E0SxrFbIjxaRYr6Synw+4SJnDEWk3ZOT8xE=','en','Coastal47786873178','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P9','Half-day: Wine-Tour of the vineyards of Cassis','One of a kind winery experience','This is the kind of trip you will remember for a very long time. Eric picked me up from my hotel and we zipped through the city of Marseille before hugging the coastline to vineyard. This was my first time riding on a sidecar - no motorcycle experience necessary, although I am a 2-wheel enthusiast and know of the history of Urals which made it all the better. When you sign up for this tour, your motorcycle will be driven by a professional driver, and the two available spaces are in the sidecar and behind the driver. The big selling point of this type of trip is the experience. You smell the grapes as you approach the vineyard, the wind on your face, and the ability to have total freedom to stop and enjoy the scenery without sitting in a stuffy bus with other tourists. Eric took me to the best lookout points along the coast, including a coffee stop in Cassis port on the water. I hope to take this tour again when I come back to southern France. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2022-09-20T00:15:36Z','REV-ODmdPWvo2Grb/siRSlEg/sEZZgoGKNCUCkcqA9uMPTI=','en','bschupack','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P9','Half-day: Wine-Tour of the vineyards of Cassis','Excellent !!!','Expérience de dingue !! Nous étions 4 et avons pris 2 side car pour la journée. Nous avons adoré !!!
Excellent rapport qualité prix 
Je recommande vivement',5.0,'2021-08-28T06:04:00Z','REV-upXJqrslQJu4K4ksmLZvndxPRTOGQjxRGKSdfZZAMeU=','fr','Explore49880564997','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P9','Half-day: Wine-Tour of the vineyards of Cassis','Experience originale et conviviale','Ne connaisant pas du tout la région, j\'ai trouvé la Belle Échappée comme un très bon moyen de visiter le coin. Je me suis pas trompé, originalité et convivialité au rendez-vous.
Une expérience inédite que je recommande fortement et je le referai bien au prochain passage dans la région.
Encore Merci à Eric pour son humour et surtout sa vigilance.',5.0,'2020-07-03T10:01:38Z','REV-dJgnTpuLBaLdMNsEXKAaFNIsnSR3PfFSk1v3irxN+64=','fr','Wael112','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P9','Half-day: Wine-Tour of the vineyards of Cassis','Paysages magnifiques','Éric nous a accueilli avec un grand professionnalisme c\'est un vrai connaisseur de sa région, il répond à vos questions avec passion. Le circuit est magnifique et cette dégustation une vraie merveille!
La belle échappée est une expérience unique.',5.0,'2020-05-28T04:25:55Z','REV-NZRYhj5k1tODpfYDRUf5xIbjWBufHmU5Ta58eeFM3zg=','fr','nicoboucard75','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P9','Half-day: Wine-Tour of the vineyards of Cassis','Inoubliable !','Super expérience ! Eric nous a fait partager sa passion du pays provençal et du side car. C’était un moment inoubliable pour ma femme et moi. Nous referons l’expérience l’année prochaine.',5.0,'2020-05-27T01:00:35Z','REV-goVliHj+AmzWNmgh+UwCdTLB2PsF/BbmuxjTzEJks3E=','fr','thomasaF8949UN','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P9','Half-day: Wine-Tour of the vineyards of Cassis','Expérience exceptionnelle !!!','Vivez une aventure inoubliable et originale ! C’était fabuleux, je recommande vraiment ! Un moyen très sympa de découvrir la région. Je referai un autre circuit la prochaine fois quand je reviendrai  ! Le professionnalisme de notre guide est à la hauteur de sa gentillesse ! A faire absolument !',5.0,'2020-05-25T15:42:47Z','REV-goVliHj+AmzWNmgh+UwCdSRCyLwX8HJa3H3DWbnb28g=','fr','djnatnatalyk','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P8','Half-day: Wine-Tour OR Beer-Tour in Provence','Paysage à savourer autrement','Belle expérience, bel échange et beaux souvenirs.
Le charme de la région, d\'un autre point de vue.
Assis dans le panier on y est cool et on peut profiter de la vue à l\'air libre, les parfums des sentiers ou se mèle l\'essence des pins à la lavande.
Le seul danger c\'est de ne plus pouvoir effacer ce sourir qu\'on a.',5.0,'2021-08-24T09:24:01Z','REV-408T5z98KMizGNs8mTLs5NFlCfmwbrn7dacNcVZ8ROE=','fr','ericpL3494PF','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P8','Half-day: Wine-Tour OR Beer-Tour in Provence','Wine side story','Une très jolie escapades plein air au pied de la montagne Sainte Victoire. Un wine tour qui nous a fait passer par des endroits pittoresques. 
Nous avons passé un très bel après-midi. 
Merci à Éric!',5.0,'2021-07-30T04:19:12Z','REV-RohAeds9zHTTarFFk4KR1snC3i2WF/F8zEpT24yYX3s=','fr','6419jeanpaulm','TRIPADVISOR'),('119771P8','Half-day: Wine-Tour OR Beer-Tour in Provence','Super','Guide super sympathique, le tour était super pour découvrir la Sainte Victoire. Dégustation de vins intéressante.',5.0,'2021-07-06T05:39:59Z','REV-fWCSb2yNepXl9leCVUwstie7Nz3X/XfesCP/7jNr8UI=','fr','ihuchet93','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','Horrible experience on a rickety boat!','This was perhaps the worst ever experience! We paid $900 a night (total of $1700 for two nights), and what you get is a toilet that does not have flush and you have to use bucket to flush, no shower bucket bath, the washbasin with no pipe (i.e. if you brush your teeth, the used water will fall on your feet!), uncomfortable bunk beds and air conditioner that never works! We were told that this is because we paid for \"standard\" boat. For $900 a night, how is this a standard that your toilet will not flush?! You can get a suite in Waldorf Astoria for $900! Plus they never gave an option of standard or luxury at the time of booking.

The boat is the slowest ever. We had other boats pass us by. We could not even stay for one night and checked into a hotel. The boat is not what is shown in the pictures. The agency should add the picture of the beds and the toilet for transparency. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS TOUR and you will thank me later.',1.0,'2023-12-16T01:28:06Z','REV-Nw9Ack/Puh9oGXjCRTYSe4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Ekta_C','VIATOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','Horrible experience on a rickety boat!','This trip was probably the worst ever! The boat was so rickety, and the bathrooms had no shower or flush. You had to use a bucket for both! The water from the washbasin splashed on the floor!  The air conditioner never worked! The beds were bunk beds, highly uncomfortable!  We just could not stay even for one night and came back and stayed in a hotel and did a day tour. We asked to a refund and he only gave a partial refund. We reached out to Viator, which were useless. Please do not take this tour!!!',1.0,'2023-12-15T04:55:52Z','REV-ZLSVDjaKyFCyhiOZOfV8lEKn9eMCYgNyn4iX9FtyU2s=','en','ekta1050','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','Great tour of Komodo','We had a fantastic time doing the private 3D2N tour with our guide, Opin, and would really recommend the tour to anyone else. The boat provided was really comfortable and the food delicious, whilst Opin had really good knowledge of all the wildlife so was able to tell us what to look out for as we went. The tour takes you to all of the main areas, but we also spent the second night at an incredibly quiet spot where you could snorkel and get away from the crowds which was fantastic.',5.0,'2023-10-25T11:51:59Z','REV-pN9d9oKdWl5SHFyMuc8ExqmuH/RO3VH0nwhuB4K+qTQ=','en','matr844','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','Incredible Komodo discovery trip','Fabulous trip! We saw 5 Komodo dragons on Komodo Island. We had multiple incredible snorkeling trips where we swam with mantas and turtles. We especially enjoyed the sunrise hike on Padar island and the sunset view of hundreds of fruit bats flying while drinking wine. Rian our guide and the staff were exceptional. Highly recommend this trip.',5.0,'2023-08-29T23:13:36Z','REV-9TxqTp+kQhwniYfld2OULRsu/H7GBecuoiKMIrcHa7c=','en','G9196FKdougt','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','Amazing tour of a lifetime','Had an amazing trip with Hans and team … the boat was nice enough, great to have AC in the rooms. The generator meant that we could charge phones to take pics everyday. Captain and crew take great care of everyone, food is lovely and fresh everyday. We saw everything - sea turtles, Komodo dragons, coral reefs, all the fish in the sea, mantas, great hikes and views. Best trip of my life … and that includes Seychelles. Highly recommend especially Hans the tour guide.',5.0,'2023-08-16T04:06:00Z','REV-Nt/S6+4M+4e6axqt8dHWPwIEmO76vTOM+989D17kiZ4=','en','Eisnwrmj74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','Fun and caring experience','We are 4 Italians and went for this 3 days private boat tour, it was absolutely a great experience with the crew of Discovery. The guide called Vito shows us the best part and was always by our side to explain and assist us during the trip. The chef cooked great lunch and also grilled fresh fish the last night. All the team was super organized and aligned to give us the best experience.',5.0,'2023-08-15T05:17:12Z','REV-MbByGerC3FtpHaI/MK7VG26qWksWT1L+xrPxytex2WU=','en','CaCarlotta','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','An unforgettable experience','We booked a three day two night private tour on a superior boat and had an excellent experience from the first inquiry with Komodo adventure until the drop off at the airport after our tour. Our tour guide Rian Maranus and the crew went all the way to make our trip as comfortable as possible. We went to all the highlights, most amazing Cora reefs, saw 8 Komodo dragons and snorkeled with the mantas and the turtles. 
Thanks for the unforgettable experience!',5.0,'2023-08-05T04:27:38Z','REV-C79o0XFP010rVAHaxFAxfFDR8+A1i/nBq2XV3A0PpUM=','en','Aaijk','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','2 days - one night boat trip to visit Komodo Islands','We went on a 2 days, 1 night boat trip and it was a great experience!
Our guide, Marianus (Rian) did his utmost to ensure we had a great time. The children loved the snorkeling on différent spots, seeing turtles in their natural habitat.
The crew also did a great job, special thanks to the captain, the cooking team for the excellent & divers meals and the crew members who helped us get to the best snorkeling spots.

Only downside is we didn’t make a stop at Manta Point which we believe was a pity; but all in all we really had a great time.',5.0,'2023-08-02T22:34:39Z','REV-+USDujXgSYYnfekFA2uT1R+I8gQ7RvyQc0ksZsvrQ0s=','en','Lyn187069','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','Fantastic trip!','We did the 3d2n trip with Hans as our guide and couldn’t be happier. We were blessed with spectacular weather and were very lucky with all the wildlife we encountered: 5 Komodo dragons, manta, eagle ray, turtles and dolphins. Hans went above and beyond to get the most out of our trip and was a wonderful wildlife photographer for us.',5.0,'2023-07-09T22:53:32Z','REV-Z3uIjt156VWapcOKOPaZVKTQXrW9xs6Gupl3Pg29YLs=','en','kioric2023','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','Excellent boat trip','We had a absolutely excellent trip. Hans was a great guide. The food on the boat was lovely and the crew very friendly. We had a very relaxing time. The snorkeling was great and we got to see some manta rays, the biggest about 3metres in size. Would highly recommend using them for your boat trip.',5.0,'2023-05-14T19:42:01Z','REV-Yro1cb4xnSOrbTQjIwwYNWW4x4kWDGBJ5rplgim+bmg=','en','philwJ4658KK','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P10','Private Day Tour Rangko Cave -Batu Cermin Cave','Was okay and the guide...','Was okay and the guide and driver was good, but overpriced for what it is.  Should either include more sights or be cheaper',3.0,'2024-01-08T23:21:47Z','REV-NWZJENpnZNBULxilyaay04XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Glen_B','VIATOR'),('119780P10','Private Day Tour Rangko Cave -Batu Cermin Cave','Awesome place for you','Wowww amazing place in the world i think.. this place is very good for tourist.. the photo spots are also awesome.. My family is very happy to come to this place, because the scenery is so amazing',5.0,'2023-05-21T23:50:38Z','REV-W+8sxDaovTw7cGQwA4Z3gxeKwY03crOsYf1f8npu3tA=','en','glossyv','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P10','Private Day Tour Rangko Cave -Batu Cermin Cave','Amazing place with beautiful scenery','i came here with my family, this place has a very good view, the photo spots are also very good.. amazing place with beautiful scenery',5.0,'2023-05-21T23:29:21Z','REV-W+8sxDaovTw7cGQwA4Z3gzRiNKq+MUwaK4PdugK3jaU=','en','ltfhp','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P10','Private Day Tour Rangko Cave -Batu Cermin Cave','Beautiful cave','Was here as arranged by our amazing Discovery Komodo Adventure. the cave is very hot and damp, but water so nice to swim in, anyone who like to be cooled off I recommend this. the cave is not really something you dive in and only in the late afternoon does the sun shine through to give the light you see on the photos',5.0,'2023-05-15T01:51:56Z','REV-Yro1cb4xnSOrbTQjIwwYNZHtCvsZyQtHK/MAT7QtZ+E=','en','Laurie_Blue_Adkins','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','Amazing tour of a lifetime','Had an amazing trip with Hans and team … the boat was nice enough, great to have AC in the rooms. The generator meant that we could charge phones to take pics everyday. Captain and crew take great care of everyone, food is lovely and fresh everyday. We saw everything - sea turtles, Komodo dragons, coral reefs, all the fish in the sea, mantas, great hikes and views. Best trip of my life … and that includes Seychelles. Highly recommend especially Hans the tour guide.',5.0,'2023-08-16T04:06:00Z','REV-Nt/S6+4M+4e6axqt8dHWPwIEmO76vTOM+989D17kiZ4=','en','Eisnwrmj74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','Fun and caring experience','We are 4 Italians and went for this 3 days private boat tour, it was absolutely a great experience with the crew of Discovery. The guide called Vito shows us the best part and was always by our side to explain and assist us during the trip. The chef cooked great lunch and also grilled fresh fish the last night. All the team was super organized and aligned to give us the best experience.',5.0,'2023-08-15T05:17:12Z','REV-MbByGerC3FtpHaI/MK7VG26qWksWT1L+xrPxytex2WU=','en','CaCarlotta','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','An unforgettable experience','We booked a three day two night private tour on a superior boat and had an excellent experience from the first inquiry with Komodo adventure until the drop off at the airport after our tour. Our tour guide Rian Maranus and the crew went all the way to make our trip as comfortable as possible. We went to all the highlights, most amazing Cora reefs, saw 8 Komodo dragons and snorkeled with the mantas and the turtles. 
Thanks for the unforgettable experience!',5.0,'2023-08-05T04:27:38Z','REV-C79o0XFP010rVAHaxFAxfFDR8+A1i/nBq2XV3A0PpUM=','en','Aaijk','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','2 days - one night boat trip to visit Komodo Islands','We went on a 2 days, 1 night boat trip and it was a great experience!
Our guide, Marianus (Rian) did his utmost to ensure we had a great time. The children loved the snorkeling on différent spots, seeing turtles in their natural habitat.
The crew also did a great job, special thanks to the captain, the cooking team for the excellent & divers meals and the crew members who helped us get to the best snorkeling spots.

Only downside is we didn’t make a stop at Manta Point which we believe was a pity; but all in all we really had a great time.',5.0,'2023-08-02T22:34:39Z','REV-+USDujXgSYYnfekFA2uT1R+I8gQ7RvyQc0ksZsvrQ0s=','en','Lyn187069','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','Fantastic trip!','We did the 3d2n trip with Hans as our guide and couldn’t be happier. We were blessed with spectacular weather and were very lucky with all the wildlife we encountered: 5 Komodo dragons, manta, eagle ray, turtles and dolphins. Hans went above and beyond to get the most out of our trip and was a wonderful wildlife photographer for us.',5.0,'2023-07-09T22:53:32Z','REV-Z3uIjt156VWapcOKOPaZVKTQXrW9xs6Gupl3Pg29YLs=','en','kioric2023','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','Excellent boat trip','We had a absolutely excellent trip. Hans was a great guide. The food on the boat was lovely and the crew very friendly. We had a very relaxing time. The snorkeling was great and we got to see some manta rays, the biggest about 3metres in size. Would highly recommend using them for your boat trip.',5.0,'2023-05-14T19:42:01Z','REV-Yro1cb4xnSOrbTQjIwwYNWW4x4kWDGBJ5rplgim+bmg=','en','philwJ4658KK','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P10','Private Day Tour Rangko Cave -Batu Cermin Cave','Was okay and the guide...','Was okay and the guide and driver was good, but overpriced for what it is.  Should either include more sights or be cheaper',3.0,'2024-01-08T23:21:47Z','REV-NWZJENpnZNBULxilyaay04XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Glen_B','VIATOR'),('119780P10','Private Day Tour Rangko Cave -Batu Cermin Cave','Awesome place for you','Wowww amazing place in the world i think.. this place is very good for tourist.. the photo spots are also awesome.. My family is very happy to come to this place, because the scenery is so amazing',5.0,'2023-05-21T23:50:38Z','REV-W+8sxDaovTw7cGQwA4Z3gxeKwY03crOsYf1f8npu3tA=','en','glossyv','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P10','Private Day Tour Rangko Cave -Batu Cermin Cave','Amazing place with beautiful scenery','i came here with my family, this place has a very good view, the photo spots are also very good.. amazing place with beautiful scenery',5.0,'2023-05-21T23:29:21Z','REV-W+8sxDaovTw7cGQwA4Z3gzRiNKq+MUwaK4PdugK3jaU=','en','ltfhp','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P10','Private Day Tour Rangko Cave -Batu Cermin Cave','Beautiful cave','Was here as arranged by our amazing Discovery Komodo Adventure. the cave is very hot and damp, but water so nice to swim in, anyone who like to be cooled off I recommend this. the cave is not really something you dive in and only in the late afternoon does the sun shine through to give the light you see on the photos',5.0,'2023-05-15T01:51:56Z','REV-Yro1cb4xnSOrbTQjIwwYNZHtCvsZyQtHK/MAT7QtZ+E=','en','Laurie_Blue_Adkins','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','Amazing tour of a lifetime','Had an amazing trip with Hans and team … the boat was nice enough, great to have AC in the rooms. The generator meant that we could charge phones to take pics everyday. Captain and crew take great care of everyone, food is lovely and fresh everyday. We saw everything - sea turtles, Komodo dragons, coral reefs, all the fish in the sea, mantas, great hikes and views. Best trip of my life … and that includes Seychelles. Highly recommend especially Hans the tour guide.',5.0,'2023-08-16T04:06:00Z','REV-Nt/S6+4M+4e6axqt8dHWPwIEmO76vTOM+989D17kiZ4=','en','Eisnwrmj74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','Fun and caring experience','We are 4 Italians and went for this 3 days private boat tour, it was absolutely a great experience with the crew of Discovery. The guide called Vito shows us the best part and was always by our side to explain and assist us during the trip. The chef cooked great lunch and also grilled fresh fish the last night. All the team was super organized and aligned to give us the best experience.',5.0,'2023-08-15T05:17:12Z','REV-MbByGerC3FtpHaI/MK7VG26qWksWT1L+xrPxytex2WU=','en','CaCarlotta','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','An unforgettable experience','We booked a three day two night private tour on a superior boat and had an excellent experience from the first inquiry with Komodo adventure until the drop off at the airport after our tour. Our tour guide Rian Maranus and the crew went all the way to make our trip as comfortable as possible. We went to all the highlights, most amazing Cora reefs, saw 8 Komodo dragons and snorkeled with the mantas and the turtles. 
Thanks for the unforgettable experience!',5.0,'2023-08-05T04:27:38Z','REV-C79o0XFP010rVAHaxFAxfFDR8+A1i/nBq2XV3A0PpUM=','en','Aaijk','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','2 days - one night boat trip to visit Komodo Islands','We went on a 2 days, 1 night boat trip and it was a great experience!
Our guide, Marianus (Rian) did his utmost to ensure we had a great time. The children loved the snorkeling on différent spots, seeing turtles in their natural habitat.
The crew also did a great job, special thanks to the captain, the cooking team for the excellent & divers meals and the crew members who helped us get to the best snorkeling spots.

Only downside is we didn’t make a stop at Manta Point which we believe was a pity; but all in all we really had a great time.',5.0,'2023-08-02T22:34:39Z','REV-+USDujXgSYYnfekFA2uT1R+I8gQ7RvyQc0ksZsvrQ0s=','en','Lyn187069','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','Fantastic trip!','We did the 3d2n trip with Hans as our guide and couldn’t be happier. We were blessed with spectacular weather and were very lucky with all the wildlife we encountered: 5 Komodo dragons, manta, eagle ray, turtles and dolphins. Hans went above and beyond to get the most out of our trip and was a wonderful wildlife photographer for us.',5.0,'2023-07-09T22:53:32Z','REV-Z3uIjt156VWapcOKOPaZVKTQXrW9xs6Gupl3Pg29YLs=','en','kioric2023','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','Excellent boat trip','We had a absolutely excellent trip. Hans was a great guide. The food on the boat was lovely and the crew very friendly. We had a very relaxing time. The snorkeling was great and we got to see some manta rays, the biggest about 3metres in size. Would highly recommend using them for your boat trip.',5.0,'2023-05-14T19:42:01Z','REV-Yro1cb4xnSOrbTQjIwwYNWW4x4kWDGBJ5rplgim+bmg=','en','philwJ4658KK','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P6','Full-Day Adventure Tour to komodo Island with join Speed Boat tur','Bucket List Tour','This tour operator took care of us very well.  There were several other operators running the same tour itinerary at the same time and this company made sure we were in & out of each location ahead of the groups making it a far better experience for our group by avoiding the crowds.  The snorkeling was epic; beautiful coral teeming with sea life.  We had very close encounters with sea turtles and manta rays.  There were even about six whale sharks but we weren\'t lucky enough to get close to them. There were 4 tour guides with our group of about 12 trekkers.  Given this one to three ratio they were over-top helpful.  I highly recommend this bucket-list tour.',5.0,'2024-02-11T04:31:44Z','REV-sUUWxfNcS6qhrnIZEZXSqfh22gL79JuBA1w/fGYVLOg=','en','Kevin M','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P6','Full-Day Adventure Tour to komodo Island with join Speed Boat tur','Things need to change and be improved for better customer care!','OK - so this is no fault of the local booking operator - Discovery Komodo Adventure was who we paid. BUT, as there are so many operators in Flores - Labuan Bajo to Komodo and Padar etc then everyone gets boxed together and that\'s when the problems started.
Everyone turns up to a spot and you check your name off. ALL of these tourists have booked thru varying agencies - everyone had paid a diff price, got a different itinerary and thus expecting different service. I have no idea who the local operator was or who the guide was working for. We had all been given different order of sites, we had booked a trip with 4 sites (as we wanted more time at the better ones and didn\'t want the boring ones) but others had picked 6 sites and time allocations were all different. So when shopping here online - they\'re all the same if a gp tour. So even star rating is all the same as they all use the same operator.

Pink Beach - was really a waste of time. Small beach, little pink colour and a lot of boats amongst the snorkellers. I had to stand up and wave and yell at a boat that was heading our way - i and other tourists were in the correct place for water activities - not the big boats!

Padar, Komodo and Taka Makassar were fine. The Manta Rays were fabulous and an excellent stop. Lunch was great, service and drinks - all fine!

The last stop was Kanawa Island - too busy, too many novice snorkellers. Crowded, misunderstandings between a multitude of boats and how visitors were meant to access water and get out. People were feeding fish their lunch and biscuits, people standing on the coral. Then we were about to leave, and we had to yell to the captain to stop the boat as 2 of our visitors were still out swimming. No head count. Then we realised another boat had left people behind so we had to collect their people up also. Then another boat did a 360\' in the water and they had to quickly power down the motors as it was close to swimmers. A COMPLETE SHAMBLES - something needs to change - better communication and instructions + head counts at all locations. MY suggestion would be to rotate the 4-6 activities between all the providers and not at the same time. Gp 1 @ Padar Island, Gp 2 start at Komodo, Gp 3 start at Kanawa etc - less hectic and better organisation before someone gets left behind or killed by average boat operators.',4.0,'2024-01-07T16:46:06Z','REV-Wxyj6TrBOp1wa6u//aiItYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','KIRSTY_S','VIATOR'),('119780P6','Full-Day Adventure Tour to komodo Island with join Speed Boat tur','Great well organised tour','Well organised tour that hit all the highlights. Manta rays , dragons the lot. Could not recommend this tour more',5.0,'2024-01-07T03:35:29Z','REV-7BBknI6k6jDylNCXo0y0oIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Richard_B','VIATOR'),('119780P6','Full-Day Adventure Tour to komodo Island with join Speed Boat tur','Toimur not as exoected','My main objective was to see some komodo dragons. We just walk for 1.30 hours and didnt see any komodo. Its just a hype. Very poor experience and not worth the money. Dont recommend this tour.',2.0,'2023-10-02T19:30:20Z','REV-mSlREru1P/nPNwN+rSlMkIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Nisle_S','VIATOR'),('119780P6','Full-Day Adventure Tour to komodo Island with join Speed Boat tur','Completed my bucket list','We had a private one day trip around Komodo national park with Discovery Komodo Adventure. It was very impressive trip. There are very nice view point, amazing pink beach and good snorkeling points.We saw two komodos on the komodo island. Our guide is friendly and good explain. We were very happy with this trip.',5.0,'2023-05-08T01:10:59Z','REV-MmAz9NVysp6JuzA8zL0gp9EiN0GBJPWti2L1b7vb86o=','en','tessayoungr','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P6','Full-Day Adventure Tour to komodo Island with join Speed Boat tur','An amazing day hiking and snorkeling','i was a little worried when i received an email telling me to be ready at 525 and driver showed up at 545 but any cocerns were quickly alleviated.  This tour was a highlight of my 6 month trip.  The first stop involved hiking up steps to a jaw dropping view.  Then to Pink Beach for snorkeling with fish and colrful coral.  Saw at least 5 komodo dragons and many manta rays.  Lucky day as guide said there were no guarantees of seeing either.  Guides and staff wete patient and kept a close eye on our group. of 15.  At one point I got separated from group while snorkeling and guide and staff made sure iI was okay.   A truly magical day with gides and staff in the know to avoid crowds and where wildlife may be.  A must do even if you are like me and generally don\'t like snorkeling.  I do now.',5.0,'2023-05-04T05:47:33Z','REV-KfFsVQJDQy+BFo2bDEgNaJv6z/ZSc+KAFFWnUjqCbUg=','en','Andrew K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P6','Full-Day Adventure Tour to komodo Island with join Speed Boat tur','A memorable place and great rangko cave','We did a day tour with Discovery Komodo Adventure to Rangko Cave, meet some locals then went with my partner & 2 children to the caves. The pictures are everything you see & more !! We swam in the cave for about 1 hour (7yr old & 5yr old included), then explored the beaches & coral gardens for fish & corals.',5.0,'2023-02-19T08:52:51Z','REV-LTr69sVsbDowzfb0oVOGsA6ZdWvfLzqlNjyFkqOerxk=','en','alvinnursimin','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','2 days - one night boat trip to visit Komodo Islands','We went on a 2 days, 1 night boat trip and it was a great experience!
Our guide, Marianus (Rian) did his utmost to ensure we had a great time. The children loved the snorkeling on différent spots, seeing turtles in their natural habitat.
The crew also did a great job, special thanks to the captain, the cooking team for the excellent & divers meals and the crew members who helped us get to the best snorkeling spots.

Only downside is we didn’t make a stop at Manta Point which we believe was a pity; but all in all we really had a great time.',5.0,'2023-08-02T22:34:39Z','REV-+USDujXgSYYnfekFA2uT1R+I8gQ7RvyQc0ksZsvrQ0s=','en','Lyn187069','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','Fantastic trip!','We did the 3d2n trip with Hans as our guide and couldn’t be happier. We were blessed with spectacular weather and were very lucky with all the wildlife we encountered: 5 Komodo dragons, manta, eagle ray, turtles and dolphins. Hans went above and beyond to get the most out of our trip and was a wonderful wildlife photographer for us.',5.0,'2023-07-09T22:53:32Z','REV-Z3uIjt156VWapcOKOPaZVKTQXrW9xs6Gupl3Pg29YLs=','en','kioric2023','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','Excellent boat trip','We had a absolutely excellent trip. Hans was a great guide. The food on the boat was lovely and the crew very friendly. We had a very relaxing time. The snorkeling was great and we got to see some manta rays, the biggest about 3metres in size. Would highly recommend using them for your boat trip.',5.0,'2023-05-14T19:42:01Z','REV-Yro1cb4xnSOrbTQjIwwYNWW4x4kWDGBJ5rplgim+bmg=','en','philwJ4658KK','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P6','Full-Day Adventure Tour to komodo Island with join Speed Boat tur','Bucket List Tour','This tour operator took care of us very well.  There were several other operators running the same tour itinerary at the same time and this company made sure we were in & out of each location ahead of the groups making it a far better experience for our group by avoiding the crowds.  The snorkeling was epic; beautiful coral teeming with sea life.  We had very close encounters with sea turtles and manta rays.  There were even about six whale sharks but we weren\'t lucky enough to get close to them. There were 4 tour guides with our group of about 12 trekkers.  Given this one to three ratio they were over-top helpful.  I highly recommend this bucket-list tour.',5.0,'2024-02-11T04:31:44Z','REV-sUUWxfNcS6qhrnIZEZXSqfh22gL79JuBA1w/fGYVLOg=','en','Kevin M','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P6','Full-Day Adventure Tour to komodo Island with join Speed Boat tur','Things need to change and be improved for better customer care!','OK - so this is no fault of the local booking operator - Discovery Komodo Adventure was who we paid. BUT, as there are so many operators in Flores - Labuan Bajo to Komodo and Padar etc then everyone gets boxed together and that\'s when the problems started.
Everyone turns up to a spot and you check your name off. ALL of these tourists have booked thru varying agencies - everyone had paid a diff price, got a different itinerary and thus expecting different service. I have no idea who the local operator was or who the guide was working for. We had all been given different order of sites, we had booked a trip with 4 sites (as we wanted more time at the better ones and didn\'t want the boring ones) but others had picked 6 sites and time allocations were all different. So when shopping here online - they\'re all the same if a gp tour. So even star rating is all the same as they all use the same operator.

Pink Beach - was really a waste of time. Small beach, little pink colour and a lot of boats amongst the snorkellers. I had to stand up and wave and yell at a boat that was heading our way - i and other tourists were in the correct place for water activities - not the big boats!

Padar, Komodo and Taka Makassar were fine. The Manta Rays were fabulous and an excellent stop. Lunch was great, service and drinks - all fine!

The last stop was Kanawa Island - too busy, too many novice snorkellers. Crowded, misunderstandings between a multitude of boats and how visitors were meant to access water and get out. People were feeding fish their lunch and biscuits, people standing on the coral. Then we were about to leave, and we had to yell to the captain to stop the boat as 2 of our visitors were still out swimming. No head count. Then we realised another boat had left people behind so we had to collect their people up also. Then another boat did a 360\' in the water and they had to quickly power down the motors as it was close to swimmers. A COMPLETE SHAMBLES - something needs to change - better communication and instructions + head counts at all locations. MY suggestion would be to rotate the 4-6 activities between all the providers and not at the same time. Gp 1 @ Padar Island, Gp 2 start at Komodo, Gp 3 start at Kanawa etc - less hectic and better organisation before someone gets left behind or killed by average boat operators.',4.0,'2024-01-07T16:46:06Z','REV-Wxyj6TrBOp1wa6u//aiItYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','KIRSTY_S','VIATOR'),('119780P6','Full-Day Adventure Tour to komodo Island with join Speed Boat tur','Great well organised tour','Well organised tour that hit all the highlights. Manta rays , dragons the lot. Could not recommend this tour more',5.0,'2024-01-07T03:35:29Z','REV-7BBknI6k6jDylNCXo0y0oIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Richard_B','VIATOR'),('119780P6','Full-Day Adventure Tour to komodo Island with join Speed Boat tur','Toimur not as exoected','My main objective was to see some komodo dragons. We just walk for 1.30 hours and didnt see any komodo. Its just a hype. Very poor experience and not worth the money. Dont recommend this tour.',2.0,'2023-10-02T19:30:20Z','REV-mSlREru1P/nPNwN+rSlMkIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Nisle_S','VIATOR'),('119780P6','Full-Day Adventure Tour to komodo Island with join Speed Boat tur','Completed my bucket list','We had a private one day trip around Komodo national park with Discovery Komodo Adventure. It was very impressive trip. There are very nice view point, amazing pink beach and good snorkeling points.We saw two komodos on the komodo island. Our guide is friendly and good explain. We were very happy with this trip.',5.0,'2023-05-08T01:10:59Z','REV-MmAz9NVysp6JuzA8zL0gp9EiN0GBJPWti2L1b7vb86o=','en','tessayoungr','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P6','Full-Day Adventure Tour to komodo Island with join Speed Boat tur','An amazing day hiking and snorkeling','i was a little worried when i received an email telling me to be ready at 525 and driver showed up at 545 but any cocerns were quickly alleviated.  This tour was a highlight of my 6 month trip.  The first stop involved hiking up steps to a jaw dropping view.  Then to Pink Beach for snorkeling with fish and colrful coral.  Saw at least 5 komodo dragons and many manta rays.  Lucky day as guide said there were no guarantees of seeing either.  Guides and staff wete patient and kept a close eye on our group. of 15.  At one point I got separated from group while snorkeling and guide and staff made sure iI was okay.   A truly magical day with gides and staff in the know to avoid crowds and where wildlife may be.  A must do even if you are like me and generally don\'t like snorkeling.  I do now.',5.0,'2023-05-04T05:47:33Z','REV-KfFsVQJDQy+BFo2bDEgNaJv6z/ZSc+KAFFWnUjqCbUg=','en','Andrew K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P6','Full-Day Adventure Tour to komodo Island with join Speed Boat tur','A memorable place and great rangko cave','We did a day tour with Discovery Komodo Adventure to Rangko Cave, meet some locals then went with my partner & 2 children to the caves. The pictures are everything you see & more !! We swam in the cave for about 1 hour (7yr old & 5yr old included), then explored the beaches & coral gardens for fish & corals.',5.0,'2023-02-19T08:52:51Z','REV-LTr69sVsbDowzfb0oVOGsA6ZdWvfLzqlNjyFkqOerxk=','en','alvinnursimin','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','2 days - one night boat trip to visit Komodo Islands','We went on a 2 days, 1 night boat trip and it was a great experience!
Our guide, Marianus (Rian) did his utmost to ensure we had a great time. The children loved the snorkeling on différent spots, seeing turtles in their natural habitat.
The crew also did a great job, special thanks to the captain, the cooking team for the excellent & divers meals and the crew members who helped us get to the best snorkeling spots.

Only downside is we didn’t make a stop at Manta Point which we believe was a pity; but all in all we really had a great time.',5.0,'2023-08-02T22:34:39Z','REV-+USDujXgSYYnfekFA2uT1R+I8gQ7RvyQc0ksZsvrQ0s=','en','Lyn187069','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','Fantastic trip!','We did the 3d2n trip with Hans as our guide and couldn’t be happier. We were blessed with spectacular weather and were very lucky with all the wildlife we encountered: 5 Komodo dragons, manta, eagle ray, turtles and dolphins. Hans went above and beyond to get the most out of our trip and was a wonderful wildlife photographer for us.',5.0,'2023-07-09T22:53:32Z','REV-Z3uIjt156VWapcOKOPaZVKTQXrW9xs6Gupl3Pg29YLs=','en','kioric2023','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','Excellent boat trip','We had a absolutely excellent trip. Hans was a great guide. The food on the boat was lovely and the crew very friendly. We had a very relaxing time. The snorkeling was great and we got to see some manta rays, the biggest about 3metres in size. Would highly recommend using them for your boat trip.',5.0,'2023-05-14T19:42:01Z','REV-Yro1cb4xnSOrbTQjIwwYNWW4x4kWDGBJ5rplgim+bmg=','en','philwJ4658KK','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P6','Full-Day Adventure Tour to komodo Island with join Speed Boat tur','Bucket List Tour','This tour operator took care of us very well.  There were several other operators running the same tour itinerary at the same time and this company made sure we were in & out of each location ahead of the groups making it a far better experience for our group by avoiding the crowds.  The snorkeling was epic; beautiful coral teeming with sea life.  We had very close encounters with sea turtles and manta rays.  There were even about six whale sharks but we weren\'t lucky enough to get close to them. There were 4 tour guides with our group of about 12 trekkers.  Given this one to three ratio they were over-top helpful.  I highly recommend this bucket-list tour.',5.0,'2024-02-11T04:31:44Z','REV-sUUWxfNcS6qhrnIZEZXSqfh22gL79JuBA1w/fGYVLOg=','en','Kevin M','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P6','Full-Day Adventure Tour to komodo Island with join Speed Boat tur','Things need to change and be improved for better customer care!','OK - so this is no fault of the local booking operator - Discovery Komodo Adventure was who we paid. BUT, as there are so many operators in Flores - Labuan Bajo to Komodo and Padar etc then everyone gets boxed together and that\'s when the problems started.
Everyone turns up to a spot and you check your name off. ALL of these tourists have booked thru varying agencies - everyone had paid a diff price, got a different itinerary and thus expecting different service. I have no idea who the local operator was or who the guide was working for. We had all been given different order of sites, we had booked a trip with 4 sites (as we wanted more time at the better ones and didn\'t want the boring ones) but others had picked 6 sites and time allocations were all different. So when shopping here online - they\'re all the same if a gp tour. So even star rating is all the same as they all use the same operator.

Pink Beach - was really a waste of time. Small beach, little pink colour and a lot of boats amongst the snorkellers. I had to stand up and wave and yell at a boat that was heading our way - i and other tourists were in the correct place for water activities - not the big boats!

Padar, Komodo and Taka Makassar were fine. The Manta Rays were fabulous and an excellent stop. Lunch was great, service and drinks - all fine!

The last stop was Kanawa Island - too busy, too many novice snorkellers. Crowded, misunderstandings between a multitude of boats and how visitors were meant to access water and get out. People were feeding fish their lunch and biscuits, people standing on the coral. Then we were about to leave, and we had to yell to the captain to stop the boat as 2 of our visitors were still out swimming. No head count. Then we realised another boat had left people behind so we had to collect their people up also. Then another boat did a 360\' in the water and they had to quickly power down the motors as it was close to swimmers. A COMPLETE SHAMBLES - something needs to change - better communication and instructions + head counts at all locations. MY suggestion would be to rotate the 4-6 activities between all the providers and not at the same time. Gp 1 @ Padar Island, Gp 2 start at Komodo, Gp 3 start at Kanawa etc - less hectic and better organisation before someone gets left behind or killed by average boat operators.',4.0,'2024-01-07T16:46:06Z','REV-Wxyj6TrBOp1wa6u//aiItYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','KIRSTY_S','VIATOR'),('119780P6','Full-Day Adventure Tour to komodo Island with join Speed Boat tur','Great well organised tour','Well organised tour that hit all the highlights. Manta rays , dragons the lot. Could not recommend this tour more',5.0,'2024-01-07T03:35:29Z','REV-7BBknI6k6jDylNCXo0y0oIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Richard_B','VIATOR'),('119780P6','Full-Day Adventure Tour to komodo Island with join Speed Boat tur','Toimur not as exoected','My main objective was to see some komodo dragons. We just walk for 1.30 hours and didnt see any komodo. Its just a hype. Very poor experience and not worth the money. Dont recommend this tour.',2.0,'2023-10-02T19:30:20Z','REV-mSlREru1P/nPNwN+rSlMkIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Nisle_S','VIATOR'),('119780P6','Full-Day Adventure Tour to komodo Island with join Speed Boat tur','Completed my bucket list','We had a private one day trip around Komodo national park with Discovery Komodo Adventure. It was very impressive trip. There are very nice view point, amazing pink beach and good snorkeling points.We saw two komodos on the komodo island. Our guide is friendly and good explain. We were very happy with this trip.',5.0,'2023-05-08T01:10:59Z','REV-MmAz9NVysp6JuzA8zL0gp9EiN0GBJPWti2L1b7vb86o=','en','tessayoungr','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P6','Full-Day Adventure Tour to komodo Island with join Speed Boat tur','An amazing day hiking and snorkeling','i was a little worried when i received an email telling me to be ready at 525 and driver showed up at 545 but any cocerns were quickly alleviated.  This tour was a highlight of my 6 month trip.  The first stop involved hiking up steps to a jaw dropping view.  Then to Pink Beach for snorkeling with fish and colrful coral.  Saw at least 5 komodo dragons and many manta rays.  Lucky day as guide said there were no guarantees of seeing either.  Guides and staff wete patient and kept a close eye on our group. of 15.  At one point I got separated from group while snorkeling and guide and staff made sure iI was okay.   A truly magical day with gides and staff in the know to avoid crowds and where wildlife may be.  A must do even if you are like me and generally don\'t like snorkeling.  I do now.',5.0,'2023-05-04T05:47:33Z','REV-KfFsVQJDQy+BFo2bDEgNaJv6z/ZSc+KAFFWnUjqCbUg=','en','Andrew K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P6','Full-Day Adventure Tour to komodo Island with join Speed Boat tur','A memorable place and great rangko cave','We did a day tour with Discovery Komodo Adventure to Rangko Cave, meet some locals then went with my partner & 2 children to the caves. The pictures are everything you see & more !! We swam in the cave for about 1 hour (7yr old & 5yr old included), then explored the beaches & coral gardens for fish & corals.',5.0,'2023-02-19T08:52:51Z','REV-LTr69sVsbDowzfb0oVOGsA6ZdWvfLzqlNjyFkqOerxk=','en','alvinnursimin','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','2 days - one night boat trip to visit Komodo Islands','We went on a 2 days, 1 night boat trip and it was a great experience!
Our guide, Marianus (Rian) did his utmost to ensure we had a great time. The children loved the snorkeling on différent spots, seeing turtles in their natural habitat.
The crew also did a great job, special thanks to the captain, the cooking team for the excellent & divers meals and the crew members who helped us get to the best snorkeling spots.

Only downside is we didn’t make a stop at Manta Point which we believe was a pity; but all in all we really had a great time.',5.0,'2023-08-02T22:34:39Z','REV-+USDujXgSYYnfekFA2uT1R+I8gQ7RvyQc0ksZsvrQ0s=','en','Lyn187069','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','Fantastic trip!','We did the 3d2n trip with Hans as our guide and couldn’t be happier. We were blessed with spectacular weather and were very lucky with all the wildlife we encountered: 5 Komodo dragons, manta, eagle ray, turtles and dolphins. Hans went above and beyond to get the most out of our trip and was a wonderful wildlife photographer for us.',5.0,'2023-07-09T22:53:32Z','REV-Z3uIjt156VWapcOKOPaZVKTQXrW9xs6Gupl3Pg29YLs=','en','kioric2023','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','Excellent boat trip','We had a absolutely excellent trip. Hans was a great guide. The food on the boat was lovely and the crew very friendly. We had a very relaxing time. The snorkeling was great and we got to see some manta rays, the biggest about 3metres in size. Would highly recommend using them for your boat trip.',5.0,'2023-05-14T19:42:01Z','REV-Yro1cb4xnSOrbTQjIwwYNWW4x4kWDGBJ5rplgim+bmg=','en','philwJ4658KK','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P3','ASK your Turin friend anything you want!','Excellent hidden in plain sight gem.','Our guide, Melissoula, was extremely friendly knowledgeable and kind, she explained everything in detail, with the passion from a true artist, the street museum needs to be visited with a guide as there are so many details and stories. She even give our girls cookies.',5.0,'2021-07-29T06:48:06Z','REV-iqum9pkL/MnzKt24Gti3loXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Marcela_P','VIATOR'),('119782P3','ASK your Turin friend anything you want!','More than art','This a great tour if you love all types of art. Also gets you out of the city to enjoy another part of town. 100% recommend to do this tour!!',5.0,'2021-06-13T11:09:37Z','REV-+FF2dQlbGaKcbnUeBsWBZIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Jordan_H','VIATOR'),('119782P3','ASK your Turin friend anything you want!','Great history','Our guide, Marcella, had a wealth of historical knowledge and gave us a great insight into Turin and it’s cuisine. Some of the street food was quite heavy on carbohydrate, so be prepared to crave salad later on. Marcella also gave some great recommendations for dinner. We visited a packed restaurant, full of local people, and had two courses with wine for €40 including a big tip. I would recommend these tours to any body busting any major European city.',5.0,'2019-10-14T01:42:33Z','REV-+sIQs+OOHkbZTLoAKrSa8YXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','jonpope','VIATOR'),('119782P3','ASK your Turin friend anything you want!','Come utilizzare il tempo al massimo','Sono arrivato a Torino solo per un giorno e grazie a Melissoula ho potuto utilizzare il tempo limitato al massimo. Conosce ogni angolo della città e mi ha consigliato un programma che non avrei potuto sviluppare da solo. Anche la conversazione se stessa è stata piacevole. Decisamente consiglierei quest’esperienza a tutti arrivando a Torino.',5.0,'2023-05-09T10:27:16Z','REV-7+KPXFHz84pdDR6saoBzRksFY2efy5xNhyxxm5ZXGR4=','it','Adam L','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P3','ASK your Turin friend anything you want!','Amica torinese da tenere stretta','Ho conosciuto Marzia attraverso una ricerca in rete, in quanto stavo organizzando un addio al nubilato per la mia amica. Devo dire che sono rimasta colpita in maniere molto positiva, in quanto lei mi aveva specificato che non è il tipo di organizzazione che tratta però che se le avessi dato tutti i dettagli mi avrebbe aiutata volentieri e cosi è stato abbiamo fatto una bellissima chiacchierata e divertente anche dove non solo mi ha indirizzato sui posti migliori dandomi più di una scelta ma mi ha anche fatta scoprire ristoranti o posti da non perdere a Torino, hotel inclusi il tutto anche diviso bene per fasce di prezzo. Sicuramente la consiglio vivamente e sono contenta che questo tipo di servizio esiste perché per chi come me vuole organizzare qualcosa di particolare avere “un’amica di Torino” a darti le indicazioni facilita molto l’organizzazione 😊. Ti crea proprio una chiacchierata su misura, informandosi prima su quello che più ti interessa. Grazie mille per la tua disponibilità Marzia!',5.0,'2022-08-23T05:34:20Z','REV-eysYZo/6j13pkH30Jzwio8G9qrMXrYBsMKDXDwP5TKc=','it','elenaa07_95','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P3','ASK your Turin friend anything you want!','Super','Hat sich auf jeden Fall gelohnt- eine tolle Tour, sehr kurzweilig und man sieht auch mal ganz andere Ecken als sonst. Auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert.',5.0,'2021-09-24T12:35:24Z','REV-lRmHe7ixRypZehuj+PtmHXsw3KJcEMktTtfaxt9Gy8Y=','de','daseda1973','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P3','ASK your Turin friend anything you want!','Coinvolgente','Una visita insolita, arte in città con  una ottima guida!  Scorci valorizzati dalle spiegazioni di questa brava guida.',5.0,'2020-07-15T10:44:30Z','REV-CPbi6ksz2iSWeonnQqe+onPGQ1CBIDmpJbSlMMvVm2w=','it','laf87','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P3','ASK your Turin friend anything you want!','Spitze!','Sehr informativer Rundgang durch das wunderschöne Turin. Melissoula war eine sehr fachkundige Führerin.',5.0,'2020-01-04T11:47:46Z','REV-iZV4hhlavn3XG8AlgE7ORH1vf2vUTPUxgYfghmLxUXA=','de','M1289WKgabys','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P3','ASK your Turin friend anything you want!','Super guide','Guide qui nous a fait découvrir  un turin historique et médiéval, pittoresque, avec des anecdotes et conseils (ces derniers dès la réservation) . Parle parfaitement le français. Visite très agréable et riche de contenus. Merci encore.',5.0,'2020-01-01T10:29:40Z','REV-VYY5WtVcE6NMJkta80G7OCikLB09SfHAmr5oLiCLls4=','fr','958pascalf','TRIPADVISOR'),('119780P1','Komodo Private tour 3Days 2 Night','Excellent boat trip','We had a absolutely excellent trip. Hans was a great guide. The food on the boat was lovely and the crew very friendly. We had a very relaxing time. The snorkeling was great and we got to see some manta rays, the biggest about 3metres in size. Would highly recommend using them for your boat trip.',5.0,'2023-05-14T19:42:01Z','REV-Yro1cb4xnSOrbTQjIwwYNWW4x4kWDGBJ5rplgim+bmg=','en','philwJ4658KK','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Nice tour','Very familiar and nice tour! Melissoula is very passionate about what she does! It was a very interesting experience and we were super happy :-)',5.0,'2024-04-01T16:00:59Z','REV-56O3A7Ew+QcNNvoYWt9Y0m98ZOr4sfAYBKgsfCrKwYQ=','en','MatteoA1705','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting and Insightful','My friends and I really enjoyed the tour! Melissoula was very easy to communicate with and was very responsive to questions. She tailors the tour to the group and provides a lot of information about areas of Torino. This tour was a great way to start our two days here as we noted places we will want to return to. Melissoula was so easy to book with even though I didn’t reach out until late the night before. I made a special photo request and Melissoula made sure I got the picture I wanted. I highly recommend this tour.',5.0,'2024-02-17T15:15:56Z','REV-IBCYeHLIT+JXpYq4u+Pvdk/4TGk49zE/qj+g9w56Rac=','en','Starns T','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll have cool stories to accompany your pics!','My friend and I did a private tour with Melissoula. Before we set out, she asked us what we were interested in seeing and doing, therefore our tour was catered to just our interests. It was a fun and educational walk around Torino. We were exposed to points of interest, history and interesting tidbits that we never would have seen on our own. Super fun and exactly what we wanted! Bonus--When showing pics to friends and family after I returned, I had cool stories to go with them.',5.0,'2023-11-18T16:32:33Z','REV-Wix/q79Kc/cZEwe4WNM5wKieGFTm95excEkWQkD3ZrI=','en','LovEak2552','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Don’t miss this unique tour','A very different walking tour that includes wonderful details about Turin that only a local could know. Melissoula is interesting, knowledgable & provides you with a wealth of information about Turin to enjoy your stay beyond her tour.',5.0,'2023-10-28T14:16:19Z','REV-9sCvjG1jbeltV/2XpbCGSArS3BOeD2HrRyPn7n6/bQA=','en','I8451TNlauran','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Visiting Torino','Had a great introduction to Torino with Melissoula. She was very pleasant to be with and provided a great introduction to the city and some of its history. I would definitely recommend you contact her if you visit Torino.',5.0,'2023-10-10T03:17:23Z','REV-SqCZgSuMS0vXQTCMRi85/L6+rfdQtpFWEcTxjRDlMTM=','en','PValentine2014','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','The exceptional tour...','The exceptional tour guide. An impressive angle. Lots of stories. It worth every moment of time you spent.',5.0,'2023-09-29T12:39:21Z','REV-YLZkuBjO6/uyh136FZ0CU4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Yuri_R','VIATOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','A Turin tour not to be missed.','Our last night in Turin and this tour was a perfect way to end our visit.  Melissoula’s enthusiasm for her city was contagious.  I wish we’d had more time to  stay and experience more of this beautiful city.   Melissoula was very organized, informative and best of all a very warm individual.  She ended the tour with a visit to her apartment where we met her cats and she gave us each a thank you gift.  She was so  mgracious.',5.0,'2023-09-27T10:19:24Z','REV-3YTLzUMzG0D2DSiu8yuYQEDlLvBoAe1wBdsr522QAts=','en','CalgaryOnVacation','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Excellent  experience.','It is a pleasure to get to know Torino a little better with Melissoula. She knows so much about this beautiful city and she is happy to share her knowledge. If you have a chance you must book a tour with her - it is time and money well spent.',5.0,'2023-09-24T10:57:40Z','REV-UbxyTkee3dDToQjxtEqDwAQIl8E++8gQAPoi+A64zfk=','en','gilladb2016','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting facts about Turin','This is not your usual Turin tourist attractions review. I do not know a lot about Turin but this tour helped me appreciate the rest of our trip (we did this on our first day). It felt more personal and connected. Indeed even 2 hours of explaining is not enough to cover this huge city! Our guide gave her best and very generous. I will recommend this tour if you are looking for an interesting activity. 😃',5.0,'2023-09-22T05:22:31Z','REV-6nJc5k3d5Yzih5ZXrduW9ICdSDK7aWkjz7tbJV+DEw8=','en','Escape364464','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll see Turin with fresh eyes and become more curious ...','Melissoula is a woman who loves her city, and wants to share what she knows so you can begin to love her city, too. She shares her knowledge of the details in a way that helps you see more clearly -- chariot and wagon tracks\' cutting grooves in the stones under the Palatine Gate (about 100 B.C.) ... bricks cut to protect the mortar ... cannonballs from Napoleon\'s army\'s assault. Each artifact has a story, and these are stories she knows well.

Some stories will leave you more aware of the origin of English words. Ask her where the word \"bankruptcy\" comes from.

Other stories may be her own family\'s stories. She took us to the ice cellar in the central market where her \"nona\" came for ice. Ice mined in the mountains, hauled by wagons down to the city, and stored in huge brick vaults. Yes, Melissoula was born and raised in Turin.

Her walk is also a look at the social landscape. I was most interested in her explaining why Italians are as a whole a more social culture. Eating and living together in close quarters has led Italians to be comfortable together, as you\'ll see. We walked through the central market -- the largest in Europe she explained -- and talked about the way that small business works from street carts. 

The old and new work together in historic cities. But Melissoula showed us how that works in Turin. She is also an expert on city rules and regs that govern  the integration of new and old. Ask her about the rules requiring all apartments to have wine cellars.

She also told us of the destruction of parts of Turin as a result of Allied bombing, first by the British RAF and then by the American Air Corps. The political backstory is not one she is shy about discussing. So bring your questions, and she will welcome them. On our tour, we touched on the late arrival of the vote for women (1946), the rise of Mussolini and the fascists\' path to power, and more.

Her supplementary reading materials were an extra treat. She is generous, sharing her ideas and her feelings with delight. If you are wondering, her command of English is better than many Californian\'s (my prior home). 

I recommend her tour highly.',5.0,'2023-09-18T13:33:19Z','REV-ObzU3OtCJ8betPtLqmSO5jFP2wnChpL1TiOcFhzhQOM=','en','steverZ4292ZL','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Nice tour','Very familiar and nice tour! Melissoula is very passionate about what she does! It was a very interesting experience and we were super happy :-)',5.0,'2024-04-01T16:00:59Z','REV-56O3A7Ew+QcNNvoYWt9Y0m98ZOr4sfAYBKgsfCrKwYQ=','en','MatteoA1705','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting and Insightful','My friends and I really enjoyed the tour! Melissoula was very easy to communicate with and was very responsive to questions. She tailors the tour to the group and provides a lot of information about areas of Torino. This tour was a great way to start our two days here as we noted places we will want to return to. Melissoula was so easy to book with even though I didn’t reach out until late the night before. I made a special photo request and Melissoula made sure I got the picture I wanted. I highly recommend this tour.',5.0,'2024-02-17T15:15:56Z','REV-IBCYeHLIT+JXpYq4u+Pvdk/4TGk49zE/qj+g9w56Rac=','en','Starns T','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll have cool stories to accompany your pics!','My friend and I did a private tour with Melissoula. Before we set out, she asked us what we were interested in seeing and doing, therefore our tour was catered to just our interests. It was a fun and educational walk around Torino. We were exposed to points of interest, history and interesting tidbits that we never would have seen on our own. Super fun and exactly what we wanted! Bonus--When showing pics to friends and family after I returned, I had cool stories to go with them.',5.0,'2023-11-18T16:32:33Z','REV-Wix/q79Kc/cZEwe4WNM5wKieGFTm95excEkWQkD3ZrI=','en','LovEak2552','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Don’t miss this unique tour','A very different walking tour that includes wonderful details about Turin that only a local could know. Melissoula is interesting, knowledgable & provides you with a wealth of information about Turin to enjoy your stay beyond her tour.',5.0,'2023-10-28T14:16:19Z','REV-9sCvjG1jbeltV/2XpbCGSArS3BOeD2HrRyPn7n6/bQA=','en','I8451TNlauran','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Visiting Torino','Had a great introduction to Torino with Melissoula. She was very pleasant to be with and provided a great introduction to the city and some of its history. I would definitely recommend you contact her if you visit Torino.',5.0,'2023-10-10T03:17:23Z','REV-SqCZgSuMS0vXQTCMRi85/L6+rfdQtpFWEcTxjRDlMTM=','en','PValentine2014','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','The exceptional tour...','The exceptional tour guide. An impressive angle. Lots of stories. It worth every moment of time you spent.',5.0,'2023-09-29T12:39:21Z','REV-YLZkuBjO6/uyh136FZ0CU4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Yuri_R','VIATOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','A Turin tour not to be missed.','Our last night in Turin and this tour was a perfect way to end our visit.  Melissoula’s enthusiasm for her city was contagious.  I wish we’d had more time to  stay and experience more of this beautiful city.   Melissoula was very organized, informative and best of all a very warm individual.  She ended the tour with a visit to her apartment where we met her cats and she gave us each a thank you gift.  She was so  mgracious.',5.0,'2023-09-27T10:19:24Z','REV-3YTLzUMzG0D2DSiu8yuYQEDlLvBoAe1wBdsr522QAts=','en','CalgaryOnVacation','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Excellent  experience.','It is a pleasure to get to know Torino a little better with Melissoula. She knows so much about this beautiful city and she is happy to share her knowledge. If you have a chance you must book a tour with her - it is time and money well spent.',5.0,'2023-09-24T10:57:40Z','REV-UbxyTkee3dDToQjxtEqDwAQIl8E++8gQAPoi+A64zfk=','en','gilladb2016','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting facts about Turin','This is not your usual Turin tourist attractions review. I do not know a lot about Turin but this tour helped me appreciate the rest of our trip (we did this on our first day). It felt more personal and connected. Indeed even 2 hours of explaining is not enough to cover this huge city! Our guide gave her best and very generous. I will recommend this tour if you are looking for an interesting activity. 😃',5.0,'2023-09-22T05:22:31Z','REV-6nJc5k3d5Yzih5ZXrduW9ICdSDK7aWkjz7tbJV+DEw8=','en','Escape364464','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll see Turin with fresh eyes and become more curious ...','Melissoula is a woman who loves her city, and wants to share what she knows so you can begin to love her city, too. She shares her knowledge of the details in a way that helps you see more clearly -- chariot and wagon tracks\' cutting grooves in the stones under the Palatine Gate (about 100 B.C.) ... bricks cut to protect the mortar ... cannonballs from Napoleon\'s army\'s assault. Each artifact has a story, and these are stories she knows well.

Some stories will leave you more aware of the origin of English words. Ask her where the word \"bankruptcy\" comes from.

Other stories may be her own family\'s stories. She took us to the ice cellar in the central market where her \"nona\" came for ice. Ice mined in the mountains, hauled by wagons down to the city, and stored in huge brick vaults. Yes, Melissoula was born and raised in Turin.

Her walk is also a look at the social landscape. I was most interested in her explaining why Italians are as a whole a more social culture. Eating and living together in close quarters has led Italians to be comfortable together, as you\'ll see. We walked through the central market -- the largest in Europe she explained -- and talked about the way that small business works from street carts. 

The old and new work together in historic cities. But Melissoula showed us how that works in Turin. She is also an expert on city rules and regs that govern  the integration of new and old. Ask her about the rules requiring all apartments to have wine cellars.

She also told us of the destruction of parts of Turin as a result of Allied bombing, first by the British RAF and then by the American Air Corps. The political backstory is not one she is shy about discussing. So bring your questions, and she will welcome them. On our tour, we touched on the late arrival of the vote for women (1946), the rise of Mussolini and the fascists\' path to power, and more.

Her supplementary reading materials were an extra treat. She is generous, sharing her ideas and her feelings with delight. If you are wondering, her command of English is better than many Californian\'s (my prior home). 

I recommend her tour highly.',5.0,'2023-09-18T13:33:19Z','REV-ObzU3OtCJ8betPtLqmSO5jFP2wnChpL1TiOcFhzhQOM=','en','steverZ4292ZL','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Nice tour','Very familiar and nice tour! Melissoula is very passionate about what she does! It was a very interesting experience and we were super happy :-)',5.0,'2024-04-01T16:00:59Z','REV-56O3A7Ew+QcNNvoYWt9Y0m98ZOr4sfAYBKgsfCrKwYQ=','en','MatteoA1705','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting and Insightful','My friends and I really enjoyed the tour! Melissoula was very easy to communicate with and was very responsive to questions. She tailors the tour to the group and provides a lot of information about areas of Torino. This tour was a great way to start our two days here as we noted places we will want to return to. Melissoula was so easy to book with even though I didn’t reach out until late the night before. I made a special photo request and Melissoula made sure I got the picture I wanted. I highly recommend this tour.',5.0,'2024-02-17T15:15:56Z','REV-IBCYeHLIT+JXpYq4u+Pvdk/4TGk49zE/qj+g9w56Rac=','en','Starns T','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll have cool stories to accompany your pics!','My friend and I did a private tour with Melissoula. Before we set out, she asked us what we were interested in seeing and doing, therefore our tour was catered to just our interests. It was a fun and educational walk around Torino. We were exposed to points of interest, history and interesting tidbits that we never would have seen on our own. Super fun and exactly what we wanted! Bonus--When showing pics to friends and family after I returned, I had cool stories to go with them.',5.0,'2023-11-18T16:32:33Z','REV-Wix/q79Kc/cZEwe4WNM5wKieGFTm95excEkWQkD3ZrI=','en','LovEak2552','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Don’t miss this unique tour','A very different walking tour that includes wonderful details about Turin that only a local could know. Melissoula is interesting, knowledgable & provides you with a wealth of information about Turin to enjoy your stay beyond her tour.',5.0,'2023-10-28T14:16:19Z','REV-9sCvjG1jbeltV/2XpbCGSArS3BOeD2HrRyPn7n6/bQA=','en','I8451TNlauran','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Visiting Torino','Had a great introduction to Torino with Melissoula. She was very pleasant to be with and provided a great introduction to the city and some of its history. I would definitely recommend you contact her if you visit Torino.',5.0,'2023-10-10T03:17:23Z','REV-SqCZgSuMS0vXQTCMRi85/L6+rfdQtpFWEcTxjRDlMTM=','en','PValentine2014','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','The exceptional tour...','The exceptional tour guide. An impressive angle. Lots of stories. It worth every moment of time you spent.',5.0,'2023-09-29T12:39:21Z','REV-YLZkuBjO6/uyh136FZ0CU4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Yuri_R','VIATOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','A Turin tour not to be missed.','Our last night in Turin and this tour was a perfect way to end our visit.  Melissoula’s enthusiasm for her city was contagious.  I wish we’d had more time to  stay and experience more of this beautiful city.   Melissoula was very organized, informative and best of all a very warm individual.  She ended the tour with a visit to her apartment where we met her cats and she gave us each a thank you gift.  She was so  mgracious.',5.0,'2023-09-27T10:19:24Z','REV-3YTLzUMzG0D2DSiu8yuYQEDlLvBoAe1wBdsr522QAts=','en','CalgaryOnVacation','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Excellent  experience.','It is a pleasure to get to know Torino a little better with Melissoula. She knows so much about this beautiful city and she is happy to share her knowledge. If you have a chance you must book a tour with her - it is time and money well spent.',5.0,'2023-09-24T10:57:40Z','REV-UbxyTkee3dDToQjxtEqDwAQIl8E++8gQAPoi+A64zfk=','en','gilladb2016','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting facts about Turin','This is not your usual Turin tourist attractions review. I do not know a lot about Turin but this tour helped me appreciate the rest of our trip (we did this on our first day). It felt more personal and connected. Indeed even 2 hours of explaining is not enough to cover this huge city! Our guide gave her best and very generous. I will recommend this tour if you are looking for an interesting activity. 😃',5.0,'2023-09-22T05:22:31Z','REV-6nJc5k3d5Yzih5ZXrduW9ICdSDK7aWkjz7tbJV+DEw8=','en','Escape364464','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll see Turin with fresh eyes and become more curious ...','Melissoula is a woman who loves her city, and wants to share what she knows so you can begin to love her city, too. She shares her knowledge of the details in a way that helps you see more clearly -- chariot and wagon tracks\' cutting grooves in the stones under the Palatine Gate (about 100 B.C.) ... bricks cut to protect the mortar ... cannonballs from Napoleon\'s army\'s assault. Each artifact has a story, and these are stories she knows well.

Some stories will leave you more aware of the origin of English words. Ask her where the word \"bankruptcy\" comes from.

Other stories may be her own family\'s stories. She took us to the ice cellar in the central market where her \"nona\" came for ice. Ice mined in the mountains, hauled by wagons down to the city, and stored in huge brick vaults. Yes, Melissoula was born and raised in Turin.

Her walk is also a look at the social landscape. I was most interested in her explaining why Italians are as a whole a more social culture. Eating and living together in close quarters has led Italians to be comfortable together, as you\'ll see. We walked through the central market -- the largest in Europe she explained -- and talked about the way that small business works from street carts. 

The old and new work together in historic cities. But Melissoula showed us how that works in Turin. She is also an expert on city rules and regs that govern  the integration of new and old. Ask her about the rules requiring all apartments to have wine cellars.

She also told us of the destruction of parts of Turin as a result of Allied bombing, first by the British RAF and then by the American Air Corps. The political backstory is not one she is shy about discussing. So bring your questions, and she will welcome them. On our tour, we touched on the late arrival of the vote for women (1946), the rise of Mussolini and the fascists\' path to power, and more.

Her supplementary reading materials were an extra treat. She is generous, sharing her ideas and her feelings with delight. If you are wondering, her command of English is better than many Californian\'s (my prior home). 

I recommend her tour highly.',5.0,'2023-09-18T13:33:19Z','REV-ObzU3OtCJ8betPtLqmSO5jFP2wnChpL1TiOcFhzhQOM=','en','steverZ4292ZL','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Nice tour','Very familiar and nice tour! Melissoula is very passionate about what she does! It was a very interesting experience and we were super happy :-)',5.0,'2024-04-01T16:00:59Z','REV-56O3A7Ew+QcNNvoYWt9Y0m98ZOr4sfAYBKgsfCrKwYQ=','en','MatteoA1705','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting and Insightful','My friends and I really enjoyed the tour! Melissoula was very easy to communicate with and was very responsive to questions. She tailors the tour to the group and provides a lot of information about areas of Torino. This tour was a great way to start our two days here as we noted places we will want to return to. Melissoula was so easy to book with even though I didn’t reach out until late the night before. I made a special photo request and Melissoula made sure I got the picture I wanted. I highly recommend this tour.',5.0,'2024-02-17T15:15:56Z','REV-IBCYeHLIT+JXpYq4u+Pvdk/4TGk49zE/qj+g9w56Rac=','en','Starns T','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll have cool stories to accompany your pics!','My friend and I did a private tour with Melissoula. Before we set out, she asked us what we were interested in seeing and doing, therefore our tour was catered to just our interests. It was a fun and educational walk around Torino. We were exposed to points of interest, history and interesting tidbits that we never would have seen on our own. Super fun and exactly what we wanted! Bonus--When showing pics to friends and family after I returned, I had cool stories to go with them.',5.0,'2023-11-18T16:32:33Z','REV-Wix/q79Kc/cZEwe4WNM5wKieGFTm95excEkWQkD3ZrI=','en','LovEak2552','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Don’t miss this unique tour','A very different walking tour that includes wonderful details about Turin that only a local could know. Melissoula is interesting, knowledgable & provides you with a wealth of information about Turin to enjoy your stay beyond her tour.',5.0,'2023-10-28T14:16:19Z','REV-9sCvjG1jbeltV/2XpbCGSArS3BOeD2HrRyPn7n6/bQA=','en','I8451TNlauran','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Visiting Torino','Had a great introduction to Torino with Melissoula. She was very pleasant to be with and provided a great introduction to the city and some of its history. I would definitely recommend you contact her if you visit Torino.',5.0,'2023-10-10T03:17:23Z','REV-SqCZgSuMS0vXQTCMRi85/L6+rfdQtpFWEcTxjRDlMTM=','en','PValentine2014','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','The exceptional tour...','The exceptional tour guide. An impressive angle. Lots of stories. It worth every moment of time you spent.',5.0,'2023-09-29T12:39:21Z','REV-YLZkuBjO6/uyh136FZ0CU4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Yuri_R','VIATOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','A Turin tour not to be missed.','Our last night in Turin and this tour was a perfect way to end our visit.  Melissoula’s enthusiasm for her city was contagious.  I wish we’d had more time to  stay and experience more of this beautiful city.   Melissoula was very organized, informative and best of all a very warm individual.  She ended the tour with a visit to her apartment where we met her cats and she gave us each a thank you gift.  She was so  mgracious.',5.0,'2023-09-27T10:19:24Z','REV-3YTLzUMzG0D2DSiu8yuYQEDlLvBoAe1wBdsr522QAts=','en','CalgaryOnVacation','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Excellent  experience.','It is a pleasure to get to know Torino a little better with Melissoula. She knows so much about this beautiful city and she is happy to share her knowledge. If you have a chance you must book a tour with her - it is time and money well spent.',5.0,'2023-09-24T10:57:40Z','REV-UbxyTkee3dDToQjxtEqDwAQIl8E++8gQAPoi+A64zfk=','en','gilladb2016','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting facts about Turin','This is not your usual Turin tourist attractions review. I do not know a lot about Turin but this tour helped me appreciate the rest of our trip (we did this on our first day). It felt more personal and connected. Indeed even 2 hours of explaining is not enough to cover this huge city! Our guide gave her best and very generous. I will recommend this tour if you are looking for an interesting activity. 😃',5.0,'2023-09-22T05:22:31Z','REV-6nJc5k3d5Yzih5ZXrduW9ICdSDK7aWkjz7tbJV+DEw8=','en','Escape364464','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll see Turin with fresh eyes and become more curious ...','Melissoula is a woman who loves her city, and wants to share what she knows so you can begin to love her city, too. She shares her knowledge of the details in a way that helps you see more clearly -- chariot and wagon tracks\' cutting grooves in the stones under the Palatine Gate (about 100 B.C.) ... bricks cut to protect the mortar ... cannonballs from Napoleon\'s army\'s assault. Each artifact has a story, and these are stories she knows well.

Some stories will leave you more aware of the origin of English words. Ask her where the word \"bankruptcy\" comes from.

Other stories may be her own family\'s stories. She took us to the ice cellar in the central market where her \"nona\" came for ice. Ice mined in the mountains, hauled by wagons down to the city, and stored in huge brick vaults. Yes, Melissoula was born and raised in Turin.

Her walk is also a look at the social landscape. I was most interested in her explaining why Italians are as a whole a more social culture. Eating and living together in close quarters has led Italians to be comfortable together, as you\'ll see. We walked through the central market -- the largest in Europe she explained -- and talked about the way that small business works from street carts. 

The old and new work together in historic cities. But Melissoula showed us how that works in Turin. She is also an expert on city rules and regs that govern  the integration of new and old. Ask her about the rules requiring all apartments to have wine cellars.

She also told us of the destruction of parts of Turin as a result of Allied bombing, first by the British RAF and then by the American Air Corps. The political backstory is not one she is shy about discussing. So bring your questions, and she will welcome them. On our tour, we touched on the late arrival of the vote for women (1946), the rise of Mussolini and the fascists\' path to power, and more.

Her supplementary reading materials were an extra treat. She is generous, sharing her ideas and her feelings with delight. If you are wondering, her command of English is better than many Californian\'s (my prior home). 

I recommend her tour highly.',5.0,'2023-09-18T13:33:19Z','REV-ObzU3OtCJ8betPtLqmSO5jFP2wnChpL1TiOcFhzhQOM=','en','steverZ4292ZL','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Nice tour','Very familiar and nice tour! Melissoula is very passionate about what she does! It was a very interesting experience and we were super happy :-)',5.0,'2024-04-01T16:00:59Z','REV-56O3A7Ew+QcNNvoYWt9Y0m98ZOr4sfAYBKgsfCrKwYQ=','en','MatteoA1705','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting and Insightful','My friends and I really enjoyed the tour! Melissoula was very easy to communicate with and was very responsive to questions. She tailors the tour to the group and provides a lot of information about areas of Torino. This tour was a great way to start our two days here as we noted places we will want to return to. Melissoula was so easy to book with even though I didn’t reach out until late the night before. I made a special photo request and Melissoula made sure I got the picture I wanted. I highly recommend this tour.',5.0,'2024-02-17T15:15:56Z','REV-IBCYeHLIT+JXpYq4u+Pvdk/4TGk49zE/qj+g9w56Rac=','en','Starns T','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll have cool stories to accompany your pics!','My friend and I did a private tour with Melissoula. Before we set out, she asked us what we were interested in seeing and doing, therefore our tour was catered to just our interests. It was a fun and educational walk around Torino. We were exposed to points of interest, history and interesting tidbits that we never would have seen on our own. Super fun and exactly what we wanted! Bonus--When showing pics to friends and family after I returned, I had cool stories to go with them.',5.0,'2023-11-18T16:32:33Z','REV-Wix/q79Kc/cZEwe4WNM5wKieGFTm95excEkWQkD3ZrI=','en','LovEak2552','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Don’t miss this unique tour','A very different walking tour that includes wonderful details about Turin that only a local could know. Melissoula is interesting, knowledgable & provides you with a wealth of information about Turin to enjoy your stay beyond her tour.',5.0,'2023-10-28T14:16:19Z','REV-9sCvjG1jbeltV/2XpbCGSArS3BOeD2HrRyPn7n6/bQA=','en','I8451TNlauran','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Visiting Torino','Had a great introduction to Torino with Melissoula. She was very pleasant to be with and provided a great introduction to the city and some of its history. I would definitely recommend you contact her if you visit Torino.',5.0,'2023-10-10T03:17:23Z','REV-SqCZgSuMS0vXQTCMRi85/L6+rfdQtpFWEcTxjRDlMTM=','en','PValentine2014','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','The exceptional tour...','The exceptional tour guide. An impressive angle. Lots of stories. It worth every moment of time you spent.',5.0,'2023-09-29T12:39:21Z','REV-YLZkuBjO6/uyh136FZ0CU4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Yuri_R','VIATOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','A Turin tour not to be missed.','Our last night in Turin and this tour was a perfect way to end our visit.  Melissoula’s enthusiasm for her city was contagious.  I wish we’d had more time to  stay and experience more of this beautiful city.   Melissoula was very organized, informative and best of all a very warm individual.  She ended the tour with a visit to her apartment where we met her cats and she gave us each a thank you gift.  She was so  mgracious.',5.0,'2023-09-27T10:19:24Z','REV-3YTLzUMzG0D2DSiu8yuYQEDlLvBoAe1wBdsr522QAts=','en','CalgaryOnVacation','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Excellent  experience.','It is a pleasure to get to know Torino a little better with Melissoula. She knows so much about this beautiful city and she is happy to share her knowledge. If you have a chance you must book a tour with her - it is time and money well spent.',5.0,'2023-09-24T10:57:40Z','REV-UbxyTkee3dDToQjxtEqDwAQIl8E++8gQAPoi+A64zfk=','en','gilladb2016','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting facts about Turin','This is not your usual Turin tourist attractions review. I do not know a lot about Turin but this tour helped me appreciate the rest of our trip (we did this on our first day). It felt more personal and connected. Indeed even 2 hours of explaining is not enough to cover this huge city! Our guide gave her best and very generous. I will recommend this tour if you are looking for an interesting activity. 😃',5.0,'2023-09-22T05:22:31Z','REV-6nJc5k3d5Yzih5ZXrduW9ICdSDK7aWkjz7tbJV+DEw8=','en','Escape364464','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll see Turin with fresh eyes and become more curious ...','Melissoula is a woman who loves her city, and wants to share what she knows so you can begin to love her city, too. She shares her knowledge of the details in a way that helps you see more clearly -- chariot and wagon tracks\' cutting grooves in the stones under the Palatine Gate (about 100 B.C.) ... bricks cut to protect the mortar ... cannonballs from Napoleon\'s army\'s assault. Each artifact has a story, and these are stories she knows well.

Some stories will leave you more aware of the origin of English words. Ask her where the word \"bankruptcy\" comes from.

Other stories may be her own family\'s stories. She took us to the ice cellar in the central market where her \"nona\" came for ice. Ice mined in the mountains, hauled by wagons down to the city, and stored in huge brick vaults. Yes, Melissoula was born and raised in Turin.

Her walk is also a look at the social landscape. I was most interested in her explaining why Italians are as a whole a more social culture. Eating and living together in close quarters has led Italians to be comfortable together, as you\'ll see. We walked through the central market -- the largest in Europe she explained -- and talked about the way that small business works from street carts. 

The old and new work together in historic cities. But Melissoula showed us how that works in Turin. She is also an expert on city rules and regs that govern  the integration of new and old. Ask her about the rules requiring all apartments to have wine cellars.

She also told us of the destruction of parts of Turin as a result of Allied bombing, first by the British RAF and then by the American Air Corps. The political backstory is not one she is shy about discussing. So bring your questions, and she will welcome them. On our tour, we touched on the late arrival of the vote for women (1946), the rise of Mussolini and the fascists\' path to power, and more.

Her supplementary reading materials were an extra treat. She is generous, sharing her ideas and her feelings with delight. If you are wondering, her command of English is better than many Californian\'s (my prior home). 

I recommend her tour highly.',5.0,'2023-09-18T13:33:19Z','REV-ObzU3OtCJ8betPtLqmSO5jFP2wnChpL1TiOcFhzhQOM=','en','steverZ4292ZL','TRIPADVISOR'),('119783P14','TRANSFER Lisbon Airport to Sintra','Great service','Even though we were delayed and the luggage took forever to come, then Tiago waited for us as planned and even tried to call us to assure that he did. Great service 😊',5.0,'2023-07-18T12:48:59Z','REV-DfuHoqClxIDVVrO7mP+AIIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kristian_N','VIATOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting and Insightful','My friends and I really enjoyed the tour! Melissoula was very easy to communicate with and was very responsive to questions. She tailors the tour to the group and provides a lot of information about areas of Torino. This tour was a great way to start our two days here as we noted places we will want to return to. Melissoula was so easy to book with even though I didn’t reach out until late the night before. I made a special photo request and Melissoula made sure I got the picture I wanted. I highly recommend this tour.',5.0,'2024-02-17T15:15:56Z','REV-IBCYeHLIT+JXpYq4u+Pvdk/4TGk49zE/qj+g9w56Rac=','en','Starns T','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll have cool stories to accompany your pics!','My friend and I did a private tour with Melissoula. Before we set out, she asked us what we were interested in seeing and doing, therefore our tour was catered to just our interests. It was a fun and educational walk around Torino. We were exposed to points of interest, history and interesting tidbits that we never would have seen on our own. Super fun and exactly what we wanted! Bonus--When showing pics to friends and family after I returned, I had cool stories to go with them.',5.0,'2023-11-18T16:32:33Z','REV-Wix/q79Kc/cZEwe4WNM5wKieGFTm95excEkWQkD3ZrI=','en','LovEak2552','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Don’t miss this unique tour','A very different walking tour that includes wonderful details about Turin that only a local could know. Melissoula is interesting, knowledgable & provides you with a wealth of information about Turin to enjoy your stay beyond her tour.',5.0,'2023-10-28T14:16:19Z','REV-9sCvjG1jbeltV/2XpbCGSArS3BOeD2HrRyPn7n6/bQA=','en','I8451TNlauran','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Visiting Torino','Had a great introduction to Torino with Melissoula. She was very pleasant to be with and provided a great introduction to the city and some of its history. I would definitely recommend you contact her if you visit Torino.',5.0,'2023-10-10T03:17:23Z','REV-SqCZgSuMS0vXQTCMRi85/L6+rfdQtpFWEcTxjRDlMTM=','en','PValentine2014','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','The exceptional tour...','The exceptional tour guide. An impressive angle. Lots of stories. It worth every moment of time you spent.',5.0,'2023-09-29T12:39:21Z','REV-YLZkuBjO6/uyh136FZ0CU4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Yuri_R','VIATOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','A Turin tour not to be missed.','Our last night in Turin and this tour was a perfect way to end our visit.  Melissoula’s enthusiasm for her city was contagious.  I wish we’d had more time to  stay and experience more of this beautiful city.   Melissoula was very organized, informative and best of all a very warm individual.  She ended the tour with a visit to her apartment where we met her cats and she gave us each a thank you gift.  She was so  mgracious.',5.0,'2023-09-27T10:19:24Z','REV-3YTLzUMzG0D2DSiu8yuYQEDlLvBoAe1wBdsr522QAts=','en','CalgaryOnVacation','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Excellent  experience.','It is a pleasure to get to know Torino a little better with Melissoula. She knows so much about this beautiful city and she is happy to share her knowledge. If you have a chance you must book a tour with her - it is time and money well spent.',5.0,'2023-09-24T10:57:40Z','REV-UbxyTkee3dDToQjxtEqDwAQIl8E++8gQAPoi+A64zfk=','en','gilladb2016','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting facts about Turin','This is not your usual Turin tourist attractions review. I do not know a lot about Turin but this tour helped me appreciate the rest of our trip (we did this on our first day). It felt more personal and connected. Indeed even 2 hours of explaining is not enough to cover this huge city! Our guide gave her best and very generous. I will recommend this tour if you are looking for an interesting activity. 😃',5.0,'2023-09-22T05:22:31Z','REV-6nJc5k3d5Yzih5ZXrduW9ICdSDK7aWkjz7tbJV+DEw8=','en','Escape364464','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll see Turin with fresh eyes and become more curious ...','Melissoula is a woman who loves her city, and wants to share what she knows so you can begin to love her city, too. She shares her knowledge of the details in a way that helps you see more clearly -- chariot and wagon tracks\' cutting grooves in the stones under the Palatine Gate (about 100 B.C.) ... bricks cut to protect the mortar ... cannonballs from Napoleon\'s army\'s assault. Each artifact has a story, and these are stories she knows well.

Some stories will leave you more aware of the origin of English words. Ask her where the word \"bankruptcy\" comes from.

Other stories may be her own family\'s stories. She took us to the ice cellar in the central market where her \"nona\" came for ice. Ice mined in the mountains, hauled by wagons down to the city, and stored in huge brick vaults. Yes, Melissoula was born and raised in Turin.

Her walk is also a look at the social landscape. I was most interested in her explaining why Italians are as a whole a more social culture. Eating and living together in close quarters has led Italians to be comfortable together, as you\'ll see. We walked through the central market -- the largest in Europe she explained -- and talked about the way that small business works from street carts. 

The old and new work together in historic cities. But Melissoula showed us how that works in Turin. She is also an expert on city rules and regs that govern  the integration of new and old. Ask her about the rules requiring all apartments to have wine cellars.

She also told us of the destruction of parts of Turin as a result of Allied bombing, first by the British RAF and then by the American Air Corps. The political backstory is not one she is shy about discussing. So bring your questions, and she will welcome them. On our tour, we touched on the late arrival of the vote for women (1946), the rise of Mussolini and the fascists\' path to power, and more.

Her supplementary reading materials were an extra treat. She is generous, sharing her ideas and her feelings with delight. If you are wondering, her command of English is better than many Californian\'s (my prior home). 

I recommend her tour highly.',5.0,'2023-09-18T13:33:19Z','REV-ObzU3OtCJ8betPtLqmSO5jFP2wnChpL1TiOcFhzhQOM=','en','steverZ4292ZL','TRIPADVISOR'),('119783P14','TRANSFER Lisbon Airport to Sintra','Great service','Even though we were delayed and the luggage took forever to come, then Tiago waited for us as planned and even tried to call us to assure that he did. Great service 😊',5.0,'2023-07-18T12:48:59Z','REV-DfuHoqClxIDVVrO7mP+AIIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kristian_N','VIATOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting and Insightful','My friends and I really enjoyed the tour! Melissoula was very easy to communicate with and was very responsive to questions. She tailors the tour to the group and provides a lot of information about areas of Torino. This tour was a great way to start our two days here as we noted places we will want to return to. Melissoula was so easy to book with even though I didn’t reach out until late the night before. I made a special photo request and Melissoula made sure I got the picture I wanted. I highly recommend this tour.',5.0,'2024-02-17T15:15:56Z','REV-IBCYeHLIT+JXpYq4u+Pvdk/4TGk49zE/qj+g9w56Rac=','en','Starns T','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll have cool stories to accompany your pics!','My friend and I did a private tour with Melissoula. Before we set out, she asked us what we were interested in seeing and doing, therefore our tour was catered to just our interests. It was a fun and educational walk around Torino. We were exposed to points of interest, history and interesting tidbits that we never would have seen on our own. Super fun and exactly what we wanted! Bonus--When showing pics to friends and family after I returned, I had cool stories to go with them.',5.0,'2023-11-18T16:32:33Z','REV-Wix/q79Kc/cZEwe4WNM5wKieGFTm95excEkWQkD3ZrI=','en','LovEak2552','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Don’t miss this unique tour','A very different walking tour that includes wonderful details about Turin that only a local could know. Melissoula is interesting, knowledgable & provides you with a wealth of information about Turin to enjoy your stay beyond her tour.',5.0,'2023-10-28T14:16:19Z','REV-9sCvjG1jbeltV/2XpbCGSArS3BOeD2HrRyPn7n6/bQA=','en','I8451TNlauran','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Visiting Torino','Had a great introduction to Torino with Melissoula. She was very pleasant to be with and provided a great introduction to the city and some of its history. I would definitely recommend you contact her if you visit Torino.',5.0,'2023-10-10T03:17:23Z','REV-SqCZgSuMS0vXQTCMRi85/L6+rfdQtpFWEcTxjRDlMTM=','en','PValentine2014','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','The exceptional tour...','The exceptional tour guide. An impressive angle. Lots of stories. It worth every moment of time you spent.',5.0,'2023-09-29T12:39:21Z','REV-YLZkuBjO6/uyh136FZ0CU4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Yuri_R','VIATOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','A Turin tour not to be missed.','Our last night in Turin and this tour was a perfect way to end our visit.  Melissoula’s enthusiasm for her city was contagious.  I wish we’d had more time to  stay and experience more of this beautiful city.   Melissoula was very organized, informative and best of all a very warm individual.  She ended the tour with a visit to her apartment where we met her cats and she gave us each a thank you gift.  She was so  mgracious.',5.0,'2023-09-27T10:19:24Z','REV-3YTLzUMzG0D2DSiu8yuYQEDlLvBoAe1wBdsr522QAts=','en','CalgaryOnVacation','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Excellent  experience.','It is a pleasure to get to know Torino a little better with Melissoula. She knows so much about this beautiful city and she is happy to share her knowledge. If you have a chance you must book a tour with her - it is time and money well spent.',5.0,'2023-09-24T10:57:40Z','REV-UbxyTkee3dDToQjxtEqDwAQIl8E++8gQAPoi+A64zfk=','en','gilladb2016','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting facts about Turin','This is not your usual Turin tourist attractions review. I do not know a lot about Turin but this tour helped me appreciate the rest of our trip (we did this on our first day). It felt more personal and connected. Indeed even 2 hours of explaining is not enough to cover this huge city! Our guide gave her best and very generous. I will recommend this tour if you are looking for an interesting activity. 😃',5.0,'2023-09-22T05:22:31Z','REV-6nJc5k3d5Yzih5ZXrduW9ICdSDK7aWkjz7tbJV+DEw8=','en','Escape364464','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll see Turin with fresh eyes and become more curious ...','Melissoula is a woman who loves her city, and wants to share what she knows so you can begin to love her city, too. She shares her knowledge of the details in a way that helps you see more clearly -- chariot and wagon tracks\' cutting grooves in the stones under the Palatine Gate (about 100 B.C.) ... bricks cut to protect the mortar ... cannonballs from Napoleon\'s army\'s assault. Each artifact has a story, and these are stories she knows well.

Some stories will leave you more aware of the origin of English words. Ask her where the word \"bankruptcy\" comes from.

Other stories may be her own family\'s stories. She took us to the ice cellar in the central market where her \"nona\" came for ice. Ice mined in the mountains, hauled by wagons down to the city, and stored in huge brick vaults. Yes, Melissoula was born and raised in Turin.

Her walk is also a look at the social landscape. I was most interested in her explaining why Italians are as a whole a more social culture. Eating and living together in close quarters has led Italians to be comfortable together, as you\'ll see. We walked through the central market -- the largest in Europe she explained -- and talked about the way that small business works from street carts. 

The old and new work together in historic cities. But Melissoula showed us how that works in Turin. She is also an expert on city rules and regs that govern  the integration of new and old. Ask her about the rules requiring all apartments to have wine cellars.

She also told us of the destruction of parts of Turin as a result of Allied bombing, first by the British RAF and then by the American Air Corps. The political backstory is not one she is shy about discussing. So bring your questions, and she will welcome them. On our tour, we touched on the late arrival of the vote for women (1946), the rise of Mussolini and the fascists\' path to power, and more.

Her supplementary reading materials were an extra treat. She is generous, sharing her ideas and her feelings with delight. If you are wondering, her command of English is better than many Californian\'s (my prior home). 

I recommend her tour highly.',5.0,'2023-09-18T13:33:19Z','REV-ObzU3OtCJ8betPtLqmSO5jFP2wnChpL1TiOcFhzhQOM=','en','steverZ4292ZL','TRIPADVISOR'),('119783P14','TRANSFER Lisbon Airport to Sintra','Great service','Even though we were delayed and the luggage took forever to come, then Tiago waited for us as planned and even tried to call us to assure that he did. Great service 😊',5.0,'2023-07-18T12:48:59Z','REV-DfuHoqClxIDVVrO7mP+AIIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kristian_N','VIATOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting and Insightful','My friends and I really enjoyed the tour! Melissoula was very easy to communicate with and was very responsive to questions. She tailors the tour to the group and provides a lot of information about areas of Torino. This tour was a great way to start our two days here as we noted places we will want to return to. Melissoula was so easy to book with even though I didn’t reach out until late the night before. I made a special photo request and Melissoula made sure I got the picture I wanted. I highly recommend this tour.',5.0,'2024-02-17T15:15:56Z','REV-IBCYeHLIT+JXpYq4u+Pvdk/4TGk49zE/qj+g9w56Rac=','en','Starns T','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll have cool stories to accompany your pics!','My friend and I did a private tour with Melissoula. Before we set out, she asked us what we were interested in seeing and doing, therefore our tour was catered to just our interests. It was a fun and educational walk around Torino. We were exposed to points of interest, history and interesting tidbits that we never would have seen on our own. Super fun and exactly what we wanted! Bonus--When showing pics to friends and family after I returned, I had cool stories to go with them.',5.0,'2023-11-18T16:32:33Z','REV-Wix/q79Kc/cZEwe4WNM5wKieGFTm95excEkWQkD3ZrI=','en','LovEak2552','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Don’t miss this unique tour','A very different walking tour that includes wonderful details about Turin that only a local could know. Melissoula is interesting, knowledgable & provides you with a wealth of information about Turin to enjoy your stay beyond her tour.',5.0,'2023-10-28T14:16:19Z','REV-9sCvjG1jbeltV/2XpbCGSArS3BOeD2HrRyPn7n6/bQA=','en','I8451TNlauran','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Visiting Torino','Had a great introduction to Torino with Melissoula. She was very pleasant to be with and provided a great introduction to the city and some of its history. I would definitely recommend you contact her if you visit Torino.',5.0,'2023-10-10T03:17:23Z','REV-SqCZgSuMS0vXQTCMRi85/L6+rfdQtpFWEcTxjRDlMTM=','en','PValentine2014','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','The exceptional tour...','The exceptional tour guide. An impressive angle. Lots of stories. It worth every moment of time you spent.',5.0,'2023-09-29T12:39:21Z','REV-YLZkuBjO6/uyh136FZ0CU4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Yuri_R','VIATOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','A Turin tour not to be missed.','Our last night in Turin and this tour was a perfect way to end our visit.  Melissoula’s enthusiasm for her city was contagious.  I wish we’d had more time to  stay and experience more of this beautiful city.   Melissoula was very organized, informative and best of all a very warm individual.  She ended the tour with a visit to her apartment where we met her cats and she gave us each a thank you gift.  She was so  mgracious.',5.0,'2023-09-27T10:19:24Z','REV-3YTLzUMzG0D2DSiu8yuYQEDlLvBoAe1wBdsr522QAts=','en','CalgaryOnVacation','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Excellent  experience.','It is a pleasure to get to know Torino a little better with Melissoula. She knows so much about this beautiful city and she is happy to share her knowledge. If you have a chance you must book a tour with her - it is time and money well spent.',5.0,'2023-09-24T10:57:40Z','REV-UbxyTkee3dDToQjxtEqDwAQIl8E++8gQAPoi+A64zfk=','en','gilladb2016','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting facts about Turin','This is not your usual Turin tourist attractions review. I do not know a lot about Turin but this tour helped me appreciate the rest of our trip (we did this on our first day). It felt more personal and connected. Indeed even 2 hours of explaining is not enough to cover this huge city! Our guide gave her best and very generous. I will recommend this tour if you are looking for an interesting activity. 😃',5.0,'2023-09-22T05:22:31Z','REV-6nJc5k3d5Yzih5ZXrduW9ICdSDK7aWkjz7tbJV+DEw8=','en','Escape364464','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll see Turin with fresh eyes and become more curious ...','Melissoula is a woman who loves her city, and wants to share what she knows so you can begin to love her city, too. She shares her knowledge of the details in a way that helps you see more clearly -- chariot and wagon tracks\' cutting grooves in the stones under the Palatine Gate (about 100 B.C.) ... bricks cut to protect the mortar ... cannonballs from Napoleon\'s army\'s assault. Each artifact has a story, and these are stories she knows well.

Some stories will leave you more aware of the origin of English words. Ask her where the word \"bankruptcy\" comes from.

Other stories may be her own family\'s stories. She took us to the ice cellar in the central market where her \"nona\" came for ice. Ice mined in the mountains, hauled by wagons down to the city, and stored in huge brick vaults. Yes, Melissoula was born and raised in Turin.

Her walk is also a look at the social landscape. I was most interested in her explaining why Italians are as a whole a more social culture. Eating and living together in close quarters has led Italians to be comfortable together, as you\'ll see. We walked through the central market -- the largest in Europe she explained -- and talked about the way that small business works from street carts. 

The old and new work together in historic cities. But Melissoula showed us how that works in Turin. She is also an expert on city rules and regs that govern  the integration of new and old. Ask her about the rules requiring all apartments to have wine cellars.

She also told us of the destruction of parts of Turin as a result of Allied bombing, first by the British RAF and then by the American Air Corps. The political backstory is not one she is shy about discussing. So bring your questions, and she will welcome them. On our tour, we touched on the late arrival of the vote for women (1946), the rise of Mussolini and the fascists\' path to power, and more.

Her supplementary reading materials were an extra treat. She is generous, sharing her ideas and her feelings with delight. If you are wondering, her command of English is better than many Californian\'s (my prior home). 

I recommend her tour highly.',5.0,'2023-09-18T13:33:19Z','REV-ObzU3OtCJ8betPtLqmSO5jFP2wnChpL1TiOcFhzhQOM=','en','steverZ4292ZL','TRIPADVISOR'),('119783P14','TRANSFER Lisbon Airport to Sintra','Great service','Even though we were delayed and the luggage took forever to come, then Tiago waited for us as planned and even tried to call us to assure that he did. Great service 😊',5.0,'2023-07-18T12:48:59Z','REV-DfuHoqClxIDVVrO7mP+AIIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kristian_N','VIATOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting and Insightful','My friends and I really enjoyed the tour! Melissoula was very easy to communicate with and was very responsive to questions. She tailors the tour to the group and provides a lot of information about areas of Torino. This tour was a great way to start our two days here as we noted places we will want to return to. Melissoula was so easy to book with even though I didn’t reach out until late the night before. I made a special photo request and Melissoula made sure I got the picture I wanted. I highly recommend this tour.',5.0,'2024-02-17T15:15:56Z','REV-IBCYeHLIT+JXpYq4u+Pvdk/4TGk49zE/qj+g9w56Rac=','en','Starns T','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll have cool stories to accompany your pics!','My friend and I did a private tour with Melissoula. Before we set out, she asked us what we were interested in seeing and doing, therefore our tour was catered to just our interests. It was a fun and educational walk around Torino. We were exposed to points of interest, history and interesting tidbits that we never would have seen on our own. Super fun and exactly what we wanted! Bonus--When showing pics to friends and family after I returned, I had cool stories to go with them.',5.0,'2023-11-18T16:32:33Z','REV-Wix/q79Kc/cZEwe4WNM5wKieGFTm95excEkWQkD3ZrI=','en','LovEak2552','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Don’t miss this unique tour','A very different walking tour that includes wonderful details about Turin that only a local could know. Melissoula is interesting, knowledgable & provides you with a wealth of information about Turin to enjoy your stay beyond her tour.',5.0,'2023-10-28T14:16:19Z','REV-9sCvjG1jbeltV/2XpbCGSArS3BOeD2HrRyPn7n6/bQA=','en','I8451TNlauran','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Visiting Torino','Had a great introduction to Torino with Melissoula. She was very pleasant to be with and provided a great introduction to the city and some of its history. I would definitely recommend you contact her if you visit Torino.',5.0,'2023-10-10T03:17:23Z','REV-SqCZgSuMS0vXQTCMRi85/L6+rfdQtpFWEcTxjRDlMTM=','en','PValentine2014','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','The exceptional tour...','The exceptional tour guide. An impressive angle. Lots of stories. It worth every moment of time you spent.',5.0,'2023-09-29T12:39:21Z','REV-YLZkuBjO6/uyh136FZ0CU4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Yuri_R','VIATOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','A Turin tour not to be missed.','Our last night in Turin and this tour was a perfect way to end our visit.  Melissoula’s enthusiasm for her city was contagious.  I wish we’d had more time to  stay and experience more of this beautiful city.   Melissoula was very organized, informative and best of all a very warm individual.  She ended the tour with a visit to her apartment where we met her cats and she gave us each a thank you gift.  She was so  mgracious.',5.0,'2023-09-27T10:19:24Z','REV-3YTLzUMzG0D2DSiu8yuYQEDlLvBoAe1wBdsr522QAts=','en','CalgaryOnVacation','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Excellent  experience.','It is a pleasure to get to know Torino a little better with Melissoula. She knows so much about this beautiful city and she is happy to share her knowledge. If you have a chance you must book a tour with her - it is time and money well spent.',5.0,'2023-09-24T10:57:40Z','REV-UbxyTkee3dDToQjxtEqDwAQIl8E++8gQAPoi+A64zfk=','en','gilladb2016','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting facts about Turin','This is not your usual Turin tourist attractions review. I do not know a lot about Turin but this tour helped me appreciate the rest of our trip (we did this on our first day). It felt more personal and connected. Indeed even 2 hours of explaining is not enough to cover this huge city! Our guide gave her best and very generous. I will recommend this tour if you are looking for an interesting activity. 😃',5.0,'2023-09-22T05:22:31Z','REV-6nJc5k3d5Yzih5ZXrduW9ICdSDK7aWkjz7tbJV+DEw8=','en','Escape364464','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll see Turin with fresh eyes and become more curious ...','Melissoula is a woman who loves her city, and wants to share what she knows so you can begin to love her city, too. She shares her knowledge of the details in a way that helps you see more clearly -- chariot and wagon tracks\' cutting grooves in the stones under the Palatine Gate (about 100 B.C.) ... bricks cut to protect the mortar ... cannonballs from Napoleon\'s army\'s assault. Each artifact has a story, and these are stories she knows well.

Some stories will leave you more aware of the origin of English words. Ask her where the word \"bankruptcy\" comes from.

Other stories may be her own family\'s stories. She took us to the ice cellar in the central market where her \"nona\" came for ice. Ice mined in the mountains, hauled by wagons down to the city, and stored in huge brick vaults. Yes, Melissoula was born and raised in Turin.

Her walk is also a look at the social landscape. I was most interested in her explaining why Italians are as a whole a more social culture. Eating and living together in close quarters has led Italians to be comfortable together, as you\'ll see. We walked through the central market -- the largest in Europe she explained -- and talked about the way that small business works from street carts. 

The old and new work together in historic cities. But Melissoula showed us how that works in Turin. She is also an expert on city rules and regs that govern  the integration of new and old. Ask her about the rules requiring all apartments to have wine cellars.

She also told us of the destruction of parts of Turin as a result of Allied bombing, first by the British RAF and then by the American Air Corps. The political backstory is not one she is shy about discussing. So bring your questions, and she will welcome them. On our tour, we touched on the late arrival of the vote for women (1946), the rise of Mussolini and the fascists\' path to power, and more.

Her supplementary reading materials were an extra treat. She is generous, sharing her ideas and her feelings with delight. If you are wondering, her command of English is better than many Californian\'s (my prior home). 

I recommend her tour highly.',5.0,'2023-09-18T13:33:19Z','REV-ObzU3OtCJ8betPtLqmSO5jFP2wnChpL1TiOcFhzhQOM=','en','steverZ4292ZL','TRIPADVISOR'),('119783P14','TRANSFER Lisbon Airport to Sintra','Great service','Even though we were delayed and the luggage took forever to come, then Tiago waited for us as planned and even tried to call us to assure that he did. Great service 😊',5.0,'2023-07-18T12:48:59Z','REV-DfuHoqClxIDVVrO7mP+AIIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kristian_N','VIATOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting and Insightful','My friends and I really enjoyed the tour! Melissoula was very easy to communicate with and was very responsive to questions. She tailors the tour to the group and provides a lot of information about areas of Torino. This tour was a great way to start our two days here as we noted places we will want to return to. Melissoula was so easy to book with even though I didn’t reach out until late the night before. I made a special photo request and Melissoula made sure I got the picture I wanted. I highly recommend this tour.',5.0,'2024-02-17T15:15:56Z','REV-IBCYeHLIT+JXpYq4u+Pvdk/4TGk49zE/qj+g9w56Rac=','en','Starns T','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll have cool stories to accompany your pics!','My friend and I did a private tour with Melissoula. Before we set out, she asked us what we were interested in seeing and doing, therefore our tour was catered to just our interests. It was a fun and educational walk around Torino. We were exposed to points of interest, history and interesting tidbits that we never would have seen on our own. Super fun and exactly what we wanted! Bonus--When showing pics to friends and family after I returned, I had cool stories to go with them.',5.0,'2023-11-18T16:32:33Z','REV-Wix/q79Kc/cZEwe4WNM5wKieGFTm95excEkWQkD3ZrI=','en','LovEak2552','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Don’t miss this unique tour','A very different walking tour that includes wonderful details about Turin that only a local could know. Melissoula is interesting, knowledgable & provides you with a wealth of information about Turin to enjoy your stay beyond her tour.',5.0,'2023-10-28T14:16:19Z','REV-9sCvjG1jbeltV/2XpbCGSArS3BOeD2HrRyPn7n6/bQA=','en','I8451TNlauran','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Visiting Torino','Had a great introduction to Torino with Melissoula. She was very pleasant to be with and provided a great introduction to the city and some of its history. I would definitely recommend you contact her if you visit Torino.',5.0,'2023-10-10T03:17:23Z','REV-SqCZgSuMS0vXQTCMRi85/L6+rfdQtpFWEcTxjRDlMTM=','en','PValentine2014','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','The exceptional tour...','The exceptional tour guide. An impressive angle. Lots of stories. It worth every moment of time you spent.',5.0,'2023-09-29T12:39:21Z','REV-YLZkuBjO6/uyh136FZ0CU4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Yuri_R','VIATOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','A Turin tour not to be missed.','Our last night in Turin and this tour was a perfect way to end our visit.  Melissoula’s enthusiasm for her city was contagious.  I wish we’d had more time to  stay and experience more of this beautiful city.   Melissoula was very organized, informative and best of all a very warm individual.  She ended the tour with a visit to her apartment where we met her cats and she gave us each a thank you gift.  She was so  mgracious.',5.0,'2023-09-27T10:19:24Z','REV-3YTLzUMzG0D2DSiu8yuYQEDlLvBoAe1wBdsr522QAts=','en','CalgaryOnVacation','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Excellent  experience.','It is a pleasure to get to know Torino a little better with Melissoula. She knows so much about this beautiful city and she is happy to share her knowledge. If you have a chance you must book a tour with her - it is time and money well spent.',5.0,'2023-09-24T10:57:40Z','REV-UbxyTkee3dDToQjxtEqDwAQIl8E++8gQAPoi+A64zfk=','en','gilladb2016','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting facts about Turin','This is not your usual Turin tourist attractions review. I do not know a lot about Turin but this tour helped me appreciate the rest of our trip (we did this on our first day). It felt more personal and connected. Indeed even 2 hours of explaining is not enough to cover this huge city! Our guide gave her best and very generous. I will recommend this tour if you are looking for an interesting activity. 😃',5.0,'2023-09-22T05:22:31Z','REV-6nJc5k3d5Yzih5ZXrduW9ICdSDK7aWkjz7tbJV+DEw8=','en','Escape364464','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll see Turin with fresh eyes and become more curious ...','Melissoula is a woman who loves her city, and wants to share what she knows so you can begin to love her city, too. She shares her knowledge of the details in a way that helps you see more clearly -- chariot and wagon tracks\' cutting grooves in the stones under the Palatine Gate (about 100 B.C.) ... bricks cut to protect the mortar ... cannonballs from Napoleon\'s army\'s assault. Each artifact has a story, and these are stories she knows well.

Some stories will leave you more aware of the origin of English words. Ask her where the word \"bankruptcy\" comes from.

Other stories may be her own family\'s stories. She took us to the ice cellar in the central market where her \"nona\" came for ice. Ice mined in the mountains, hauled by wagons down to the city, and stored in huge brick vaults. Yes, Melissoula was born and raised in Turin.

Her walk is also a look at the social landscape. I was most interested in her explaining why Italians are as a whole a more social culture. Eating and living together in close quarters has led Italians to be comfortable together, as you\'ll see. We walked through the central market -- the largest in Europe she explained -- and talked about the way that small business works from street carts. 

The old and new work together in historic cities. But Melissoula showed us how that works in Turin. She is also an expert on city rules and regs that govern  the integration of new and old. Ask her about the rules requiring all apartments to have wine cellars.

She also told us of the destruction of parts of Turin as a result of Allied bombing, first by the British RAF and then by the American Air Corps. The political backstory is not one she is shy about discussing. So bring your questions, and she will welcome them. On our tour, we touched on the late arrival of the vote for women (1946), the rise of Mussolini and the fascists\' path to power, and more.

Her supplementary reading materials were an extra treat. She is generous, sharing her ideas and her feelings with delight. If you are wondering, her command of English is better than many Californian\'s (my prior home). 

I recommend her tour highly.',5.0,'2023-09-18T13:33:19Z','REV-ObzU3OtCJ8betPtLqmSO5jFP2wnChpL1TiOcFhzhQOM=','en','steverZ4292ZL','TRIPADVISOR'),('119787P1','Full Day tour Giza,Saqqara and Memphis Tours','Saqqara/Dashur, Cairo city tour and day trip to Alexandria','I travelled to Egypt alone and booked a 3 day tour with Samo Tours.
Saleh was the contact and he kept in touch before and during the trip. Amina was my guide for the first 2 days where we visited Saqqara and Dashur pyramids. She was very informative and friendly and I would recommend her. Day 2 was a Cairo exploring trip. We went to the Citadel, mosques, Coptic Cairo and Egyptian museum. The traffic in Cairo is bad but the tour was good.
My driver for all 3 days was Muhamed and I would recommend him. He drove sensibly and at a speed I was comfortable with rather than racing around switching lanes every 30 seconds which seems normal for most other drivers..
On day 3 I was due to go to Alexandria but as a result of heavy rain (!) the roads were unsafe but thankfully Saleh was able to switch arrangements so I could go on my 4th day in Egypt which I had planned as a rest / pool day. 
Alexandria doesn’t have masses to see but I enjoyed the trip and am glad I did it as with a bit of imagination you can put yourself in the past especially by visiting the Catacombs and Pompey Pillar area (definitely go inside both rather than save money looking from the outside as there is a lot you would miss that way)',5.0,'2020-03-20T03:34:04Z','REV-hsA3EptVLj3/0DqPWIo5aYAzpZ6tlUdcqig2owOYbWU=','en','anthonybI1310GV','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting and Insightful','My friends and I really enjoyed the tour! Melissoula was very easy to communicate with and was very responsive to questions. She tailors the tour to the group and provides a lot of information about areas of Torino. This tour was a great way to start our two days here as we noted places we will want to return to. Melissoula was so easy to book with even though I didn’t reach out until late the night before. I made a special photo request and Melissoula made sure I got the picture I wanted. I highly recommend this tour.',5.0,'2024-02-17T15:15:56Z','REV-IBCYeHLIT+JXpYq4u+Pvdk/4TGk49zE/qj+g9w56Rac=','en','Starns T','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll have cool stories to accompany your pics!','My friend and I did a private tour with Melissoula. Before we set out, she asked us what we were interested in seeing and doing, therefore our tour was catered to just our interests. It was a fun and educational walk around Torino. We were exposed to points of interest, history and interesting tidbits that we never would have seen on our own. Super fun and exactly what we wanted! Bonus--When showing pics to friends and family after I returned, I had cool stories to go with them.',5.0,'2023-11-18T16:32:33Z','REV-Wix/q79Kc/cZEwe4WNM5wKieGFTm95excEkWQkD3ZrI=','en','LovEak2552','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Don’t miss this unique tour','A very different walking tour that includes wonderful details about Turin that only a local could know. Melissoula is interesting, knowledgable & provides you with a wealth of information about Turin to enjoy your stay beyond her tour.',5.0,'2023-10-28T14:16:19Z','REV-9sCvjG1jbeltV/2XpbCGSArS3BOeD2HrRyPn7n6/bQA=','en','I8451TNlauran','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Visiting Torino','Had a great introduction to Torino with Melissoula. She was very pleasant to be with and provided a great introduction to the city and some of its history. I would definitely recommend you contact her if you visit Torino.',5.0,'2023-10-10T03:17:23Z','REV-SqCZgSuMS0vXQTCMRi85/L6+rfdQtpFWEcTxjRDlMTM=','en','PValentine2014','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','The exceptional tour...','The exceptional tour guide. An impressive angle. Lots of stories. It worth every moment of time you spent.',5.0,'2023-09-29T12:39:21Z','REV-YLZkuBjO6/uyh136FZ0CU4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Yuri_R','VIATOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','A Turin tour not to be missed.','Our last night in Turin and this tour was a perfect way to end our visit.  Melissoula’s enthusiasm for her city was contagious.  I wish we’d had more time to  stay and experience more of this beautiful city.   Melissoula was very organized, informative and best of all a very warm individual.  She ended the tour with a visit to her apartment where we met her cats and she gave us each a thank you gift.  She was so  mgracious.',5.0,'2023-09-27T10:19:24Z','REV-3YTLzUMzG0D2DSiu8yuYQEDlLvBoAe1wBdsr522QAts=','en','CalgaryOnVacation','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Excellent  experience.','It is a pleasure to get to know Torino a little better with Melissoula. She knows so much about this beautiful city and she is happy to share her knowledge. If you have a chance you must book a tour with her - it is time and money well spent.',5.0,'2023-09-24T10:57:40Z','REV-UbxyTkee3dDToQjxtEqDwAQIl8E++8gQAPoi+A64zfk=','en','gilladb2016','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting facts about Turin','This is not your usual Turin tourist attractions review. I do not know a lot about Turin but this tour helped me appreciate the rest of our trip (we did this on our first day). It felt more personal and connected. Indeed even 2 hours of explaining is not enough to cover this huge city! Our guide gave her best and very generous. I will recommend this tour if you are looking for an interesting activity. 😃',5.0,'2023-09-22T05:22:31Z','REV-6nJc5k3d5Yzih5ZXrduW9ICdSDK7aWkjz7tbJV+DEw8=','en','Escape364464','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll see Turin with fresh eyes and become more curious ...','Melissoula is a woman who loves her city, and wants to share what she knows so you can begin to love her city, too. She shares her knowledge of the details in a way that helps you see more clearly -- chariot and wagon tracks\' cutting grooves in the stones under the Palatine Gate (about 100 B.C.) ... bricks cut to protect the mortar ... cannonballs from Napoleon\'s army\'s assault. Each artifact has a story, and these are stories she knows well.

Some stories will leave you more aware of the origin of English words. Ask her where the word \"bankruptcy\" comes from.

Other stories may be her own family\'s stories. She took us to the ice cellar in the central market where her \"nona\" came for ice. Ice mined in the mountains, hauled by wagons down to the city, and stored in huge brick vaults. Yes, Melissoula was born and raised in Turin.

Her walk is also a look at the social landscape. I was most interested in her explaining why Italians are as a whole a more social culture. Eating and living together in close quarters has led Italians to be comfortable together, as you\'ll see. We walked through the central market -- the largest in Europe she explained -- and talked about the way that small business works from street carts. 

The old and new work together in historic cities. But Melissoula showed us how that works in Turin. She is also an expert on city rules and regs that govern  the integration of new and old. Ask her about the rules requiring all apartments to have wine cellars.

She also told us of the destruction of parts of Turin as a result of Allied bombing, first by the British RAF and then by the American Air Corps. The political backstory is not one she is shy about discussing. So bring your questions, and she will welcome them. On our tour, we touched on the late arrival of the vote for women (1946), the rise of Mussolini and the fascists\' path to power, and more.

Her supplementary reading materials were an extra treat. She is generous, sharing her ideas and her feelings with delight. If you are wondering, her command of English is better than many Californian\'s (my prior home). 

I recommend her tour highly.',5.0,'2023-09-18T13:33:19Z','REV-ObzU3OtCJ8betPtLqmSO5jFP2wnChpL1TiOcFhzhQOM=','en','steverZ4292ZL','TRIPADVISOR'),('119787P1','Full Day tour Giza,Saqqara and Memphis Tours','Saqqara/Dashur, Cairo city tour and day trip to Alexandria','I travelled to Egypt alone and booked a 3 day tour with Samo Tours.
Saleh was the contact and he kept in touch before and during the trip. Amina was my guide for the first 2 days where we visited Saqqara and Dashur pyramids. She was very informative and friendly and I would recommend her. Day 2 was a Cairo exploring trip. We went to the Citadel, mosques, Coptic Cairo and Egyptian museum. The traffic in Cairo is bad but the tour was good.
My driver for all 3 days was Muhamed and I would recommend him. He drove sensibly and at a speed I was comfortable with rather than racing around switching lanes every 30 seconds which seems normal for most other drivers..
On day 3 I was due to go to Alexandria but as a result of heavy rain (!) the roads were unsafe but thankfully Saleh was able to switch arrangements so I could go on my 4th day in Egypt which I had planned as a rest / pool day. 
Alexandria doesn’t have masses to see but I enjoyed the trip and am glad I did it as with a bit of imagination you can put yourself in the past especially by visiting the Catacombs and Pompey Pillar area (definitely go inside both rather than save money looking from the outside as there is a lot you would miss that way)',5.0,'2020-03-20T03:34:04Z','REV-hsA3EptVLj3/0DqPWIo5aYAzpZ6tlUdcqig2owOYbWU=','en','anthonybI1310GV','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting and Insightful','My friends and I really enjoyed the tour! Melissoula was very easy to communicate with and was very responsive to questions. She tailors the tour to the group and provides a lot of information about areas of Torino. This tour was a great way to start our two days here as we noted places we will want to return to. Melissoula was so easy to book with even though I didn’t reach out until late the night before. I made a special photo request and Melissoula made sure I got the picture I wanted. I highly recommend this tour.',5.0,'2024-02-17T15:15:56Z','REV-IBCYeHLIT+JXpYq4u+Pvdk/4TGk49zE/qj+g9w56Rac=','en','Starns T','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll have cool stories to accompany your pics!','My friend and I did a private tour with Melissoula. Before we set out, she asked us what we were interested in seeing and doing, therefore our tour was catered to just our interests. It was a fun and educational walk around Torino. We were exposed to points of interest, history and interesting tidbits that we never would have seen on our own. Super fun and exactly what we wanted! Bonus--When showing pics to friends and family after I returned, I had cool stories to go with them.',5.0,'2023-11-18T16:32:33Z','REV-Wix/q79Kc/cZEwe4WNM5wKieGFTm95excEkWQkD3ZrI=','en','LovEak2552','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Don’t miss this unique tour','A very different walking tour that includes wonderful details about Turin that only a local could know. Melissoula is interesting, knowledgable & provides you with a wealth of information about Turin to enjoy your stay beyond her tour.',5.0,'2023-10-28T14:16:19Z','REV-9sCvjG1jbeltV/2XpbCGSArS3BOeD2HrRyPn7n6/bQA=','en','I8451TNlauran','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Visiting Torino','Had a great introduction to Torino with Melissoula. She was very pleasant to be with and provided a great introduction to the city and some of its history. I would definitely recommend you contact her if you visit Torino.',5.0,'2023-10-10T03:17:23Z','REV-SqCZgSuMS0vXQTCMRi85/L6+rfdQtpFWEcTxjRDlMTM=','en','PValentine2014','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','The exceptional tour...','The exceptional tour guide. An impressive angle. Lots of stories. It worth every moment of time you spent.',5.0,'2023-09-29T12:39:21Z','REV-YLZkuBjO6/uyh136FZ0CU4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Yuri_R','VIATOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','A Turin tour not to be missed.','Our last night in Turin and this tour was a perfect way to end our visit.  Melissoula’s enthusiasm for her city was contagious.  I wish we’d had more time to  stay and experience more of this beautiful city.   Melissoula was very organized, informative and best of all a very warm individual.  She ended the tour with a visit to her apartment where we met her cats and she gave us each a thank you gift.  She was so  mgracious.',5.0,'2023-09-27T10:19:24Z','REV-3YTLzUMzG0D2DSiu8yuYQEDlLvBoAe1wBdsr522QAts=','en','CalgaryOnVacation','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Excellent  experience.','It is a pleasure to get to know Torino a little better with Melissoula. She knows so much about this beautiful city and she is happy to share her knowledge. If you have a chance you must book a tour with her - it is time and money well spent.',5.0,'2023-09-24T10:57:40Z','REV-UbxyTkee3dDToQjxtEqDwAQIl8E++8gQAPoi+A64zfk=','en','gilladb2016','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting facts about Turin','This is not your usual Turin tourist attractions review. I do not know a lot about Turin but this tour helped me appreciate the rest of our trip (we did this on our first day). It felt more personal and connected. Indeed even 2 hours of explaining is not enough to cover this huge city! Our guide gave her best and very generous. I will recommend this tour if you are looking for an interesting activity. 😃',5.0,'2023-09-22T05:22:31Z','REV-6nJc5k3d5Yzih5ZXrduW9ICdSDK7aWkjz7tbJV+DEw8=','en','Escape364464','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll see Turin with fresh eyes and become more curious ...','Melissoula is a woman who loves her city, and wants to share what she knows so you can begin to love her city, too. She shares her knowledge of the details in a way that helps you see more clearly -- chariot and wagon tracks\' cutting grooves in the stones under the Palatine Gate (about 100 B.C.) ... bricks cut to protect the mortar ... cannonballs from Napoleon\'s army\'s assault. Each artifact has a story, and these are stories she knows well.

Some stories will leave you more aware of the origin of English words. Ask her where the word \"bankruptcy\" comes from.

Other stories may be her own family\'s stories. She took us to the ice cellar in the central market where her \"nona\" came for ice. Ice mined in the mountains, hauled by wagons down to the city, and stored in huge brick vaults. Yes, Melissoula was born and raised in Turin.

Her walk is also a look at the social landscape. I was most interested in her explaining why Italians are as a whole a more social culture. Eating and living together in close quarters has led Italians to be comfortable together, as you\'ll see. We walked through the central market -- the largest in Europe she explained -- and talked about the way that small business works from street carts. 

The old and new work together in historic cities. But Melissoula showed us how that works in Turin. She is also an expert on city rules and regs that govern  the integration of new and old. Ask her about the rules requiring all apartments to have wine cellars.

She also told us of the destruction of parts of Turin as a result of Allied bombing, first by the British RAF and then by the American Air Corps. The political backstory is not one she is shy about discussing. So bring your questions, and she will welcome them. On our tour, we touched on the late arrival of the vote for women (1946), the rise of Mussolini and the fascists\' path to power, and more.

Her supplementary reading materials were an extra treat. She is generous, sharing her ideas and her feelings with delight. If you are wondering, her command of English is better than many Californian\'s (my prior home). 

I recommend her tour highly.',5.0,'2023-09-18T13:33:19Z','REV-ObzU3OtCJ8betPtLqmSO5jFP2wnChpL1TiOcFhzhQOM=','en','steverZ4292ZL','TRIPADVISOR'),('119787P1','Full Day tour Giza,Saqqara and Memphis Tours','Saqqara/Dashur, Cairo city tour and day trip to Alexandria','I travelled to Egypt alone and booked a 3 day tour with Samo Tours.
Saleh was the contact and he kept in touch before and during the trip. Amina was my guide for the first 2 days where we visited Saqqara and Dashur pyramids. She was very informative and friendly and I would recommend her. Day 2 was a Cairo exploring trip. We went to the Citadel, mosques, Coptic Cairo and Egyptian museum. The traffic in Cairo is bad but the tour was good.
My driver for all 3 days was Muhamed and I would recommend him. He drove sensibly and at a speed I was comfortable with rather than racing around switching lanes every 30 seconds which seems normal for most other drivers..
On day 3 I was due to go to Alexandria but as a result of heavy rain (!) the roads were unsafe but thankfully Saleh was able to switch arrangements so I could go on my 4th day in Egypt which I had planned as a rest / pool day. 
Alexandria doesn’t have masses to see but I enjoyed the trip and am glad I did it as with a bit of imagination you can put yourself in the past especially by visiting the Catacombs and Pompey Pillar area (definitely go inside both rather than save money looking from the outside as there is a lot you would miss that way)',5.0,'2020-03-20T03:34:04Z','REV-hsA3EptVLj3/0DqPWIo5aYAzpZ6tlUdcqig2owOYbWU=','en','anthonybI1310GV','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting and Insightful','My friends and I really enjoyed the tour! Melissoula was very easy to communicate with and was very responsive to questions. She tailors the tour to the group and provides a lot of information about areas of Torino. This tour was a great way to start our two days here as we noted places we will want to return to. Melissoula was so easy to book with even though I didn’t reach out until late the night before. I made a special photo request and Melissoula made sure I got the picture I wanted. I highly recommend this tour.',5.0,'2024-02-17T15:15:56Z','REV-IBCYeHLIT+JXpYq4u+Pvdk/4TGk49zE/qj+g9w56Rac=','en','Starns T','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll have cool stories to accompany your pics!','My friend and I did a private tour with Melissoula. Before we set out, she asked us what we were interested in seeing and doing, therefore our tour was catered to just our interests. It was a fun and educational walk around Torino. We were exposed to points of interest, history and interesting tidbits that we never would have seen on our own. Super fun and exactly what we wanted! Bonus--When showing pics to friends and family after I returned, I had cool stories to go with them.',5.0,'2023-11-18T16:32:33Z','REV-Wix/q79Kc/cZEwe4WNM5wKieGFTm95excEkWQkD3ZrI=','en','LovEak2552','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Don’t miss this unique tour','A very different walking tour that includes wonderful details about Turin that only a local could know. Melissoula is interesting, knowledgable & provides you with a wealth of information about Turin to enjoy your stay beyond her tour.',5.0,'2023-10-28T14:16:19Z','REV-9sCvjG1jbeltV/2XpbCGSArS3BOeD2HrRyPn7n6/bQA=','en','I8451TNlauran','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Visiting Torino','Had a great introduction to Torino with Melissoula. She was very pleasant to be with and provided a great introduction to the city and some of its history. I would definitely recommend you contact her if you visit Torino.',5.0,'2023-10-10T03:17:23Z','REV-SqCZgSuMS0vXQTCMRi85/L6+rfdQtpFWEcTxjRDlMTM=','en','PValentine2014','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','The exceptional tour...','The exceptional tour guide. An impressive angle. Lots of stories. It worth every moment of time you spent.',5.0,'2023-09-29T12:39:21Z','REV-YLZkuBjO6/uyh136FZ0CU4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Yuri_R','VIATOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','A Turin tour not to be missed.','Our last night in Turin and this tour was a perfect way to end our visit.  Melissoula’s enthusiasm for her city was contagious.  I wish we’d had more time to  stay and experience more of this beautiful city.   Melissoula was very organized, informative and best of all a very warm individual.  She ended the tour with a visit to her apartment where we met her cats and she gave us each a thank you gift.  She was so  mgracious.',5.0,'2023-09-27T10:19:24Z','REV-3YTLzUMzG0D2DSiu8yuYQEDlLvBoAe1wBdsr522QAts=','en','CalgaryOnVacation','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Excellent  experience.','It is a pleasure to get to know Torino a little better with Melissoula. She knows so much about this beautiful city and she is happy to share her knowledge. If you have a chance you must book a tour with her - it is time and money well spent.',5.0,'2023-09-24T10:57:40Z','REV-UbxyTkee3dDToQjxtEqDwAQIl8E++8gQAPoi+A64zfk=','en','gilladb2016','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting facts about Turin','This is not your usual Turin tourist attractions review. I do not know a lot about Turin but this tour helped me appreciate the rest of our trip (we did this on our first day). It felt more personal and connected. Indeed even 2 hours of explaining is not enough to cover this huge city! Our guide gave her best and very generous. I will recommend this tour if you are looking for an interesting activity. 😃',5.0,'2023-09-22T05:22:31Z','REV-6nJc5k3d5Yzih5ZXrduW9ICdSDK7aWkjz7tbJV+DEw8=','en','Escape364464','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll see Turin with fresh eyes and become more curious ...','Melissoula is a woman who loves her city, and wants to share what she knows so you can begin to love her city, too. She shares her knowledge of the details in a way that helps you see more clearly -- chariot and wagon tracks\' cutting grooves in the stones under the Palatine Gate (about 100 B.C.) ... bricks cut to protect the mortar ... cannonballs from Napoleon\'s army\'s assault. Each artifact has a story, and these are stories she knows well.

Some stories will leave you more aware of the origin of English words. Ask her where the word \"bankruptcy\" comes from.

Other stories may be her own family\'s stories. She took us to the ice cellar in the central market where her \"nona\" came for ice. Ice mined in the mountains, hauled by wagons down to the city, and stored in huge brick vaults. Yes, Melissoula was born and raised in Turin.

Her walk is also a look at the social landscape. I was most interested in her explaining why Italians are as a whole a more social culture. Eating and living together in close quarters has led Italians to be comfortable together, as you\'ll see. We walked through the central market -- the largest in Europe she explained -- and talked about the way that small business works from street carts. 

The old and new work together in historic cities. But Melissoula showed us how that works in Turin. She is also an expert on city rules and regs that govern  the integration of new and old. Ask her about the rules requiring all apartments to have wine cellars.

She also told us of the destruction of parts of Turin as a result of Allied bombing, first by the British RAF and then by the American Air Corps. The political backstory is not one she is shy about discussing. So bring your questions, and she will welcome them. On our tour, we touched on the late arrival of the vote for women (1946), the rise of Mussolini and the fascists\' path to power, and more.

Her supplementary reading materials were an extra treat. She is generous, sharing her ideas and her feelings with delight. If you are wondering, her command of English is better than many Californian\'s (my prior home). 

I recommend her tour highly.',5.0,'2023-09-18T13:33:19Z','REV-ObzU3OtCJ8betPtLqmSO5jFP2wnChpL1TiOcFhzhQOM=','en','steverZ4292ZL','TRIPADVISOR'),('119787P4','Spend the day in Cairo','Excellent guided tour of Cairo & Giza','I contacted Samo directly and did a slightly different tour - we did the Pyramids, Sphynx, museum and bazaar. Our guide Michael was great, very friendly and knowledgeable. He gave us our choice of which museum to visit, and quickly accommodated to our pace and style at the museum. While at the bazaar, we ended up going to view a lot of the older islamic architecture and buildings in the area which was my favorite part. An excellent option to see the sights, and just contact them to design a tour for whatever you want to see.',5.0,'2023-11-10T12:41:50Z','REV-DkAxui1Uadb+yq+asxsPdwJA1g3BvtWRc6FvvwZo29k=','en','Crabbyface','TRIPADVISOR'),('119787P4','Spend the day in Cairo','Great tour and shuttle service!','We asked Salah of Samo Tours to organize our airport transfers and were met even before customs to help with formalities. The next day we did a tour to the pyramids, sfinx, Egyptian Museum and al khalili market. Maybe a bit much for one day but that was our own choice. Again we were met on time, great driver and an even better guide (Engy) who was both very knowledgeable and spoke good English. I can highly recommend Samo Tours',5.0,'2023-04-29T14:09:56Z','REV-goG18OL4UpoBmiPemi8PFAuhR4mRurKaoWSGA9q2TQE=','en','Jens001','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll have cool stories to accompany your pics!','My friend and I did a private tour with Melissoula. Before we set out, she asked us what we were interested in seeing and doing, therefore our tour was catered to just our interests. It was a fun and educational walk around Torino. We were exposed to points of interest, history and interesting tidbits that we never would have seen on our own. Super fun and exactly what we wanted! Bonus--When showing pics to friends and family after I returned, I had cool stories to go with them.',5.0,'2023-11-18T16:32:33Z','REV-Wix/q79Kc/cZEwe4WNM5wKieGFTm95excEkWQkD3ZrI=','en','LovEak2552','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Don’t miss this unique tour','A very different walking tour that includes wonderful details about Turin that only a local could know. Melissoula is interesting, knowledgable & provides you with a wealth of information about Turin to enjoy your stay beyond her tour.',5.0,'2023-10-28T14:16:19Z','REV-9sCvjG1jbeltV/2XpbCGSArS3BOeD2HrRyPn7n6/bQA=','en','I8451TNlauran','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Visiting Torino','Had a great introduction to Torino with Melissoula. She was very pleasant to be with and provided a great introduction to the city and some of its history. I would definitely recommend you contact her if you visit Torino.',5.0,'2023-10-10T03:17:23Z','REV-SqCZgSuMS0vXQTCMRi85/L6+rfdQtpFWEcTxjRDlMTM=','en','PValentine2014','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','The exceptional tour...','The exceptional tour guide. An impressive angle. Lots of stories. It worth every moment of time you spent.',5.0,'2023-09-29T12:39:21Z','REV-YLZkuBjO6/uyh136FZ0CU4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Yuri_R','VIATOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','A Turin tour not to be missed.','Our last night in Turin and this tour was a perfect way to end our visit.  Melissoula’s enthusiasm for her city was contagious.  I wish we’d had more time to  stay and experience more of this beautiful city.   Melissoula was very organized, informative and best of all a very warm individual.  She ended the tour with a visit to her apartment where we met her cats and she gave us each a thank you gift.  She was so  mgracious.',5.0,'2023-09-27T10:19:24Z','REV-3YTLzUMzG0D2DSiu8yuYQEDlLvBoAe1wBdsr522QAts=','en','CalgaryOnVacation','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Excellent  experience.','It is a pleasure to get to know Torino a little better with Melissoula. She knows so much about this beautiful city and she is happy to share her knowledge. If you have a chance you must book a tour with her - it is time and money well spent.',5.0,'2023-09-24T10:57:40Z','REV-UbxyTkee3dDToQjxtEqDwAQIl8E++8gQAPoi+A64zfk=','en','gilladb2016','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting facts about Turin','This is not your usual Turin tourist attractions review. I do not know a lot about Turin but this tour helped me appreciate the rest of our trip (we did this on our first day). It felt more personal and connected. Indeed even 2 hours of explaining is not enough to cover this huge city! Our guide gave her best and very generous. I will recommend this tour if you are looking for an interesting activity. 😃',5.0,'2023-09-22T05:22:31Z','REV-6nJc5k3d5Yzih5ZXrduW9ICdSDK7aWkjz7tbJV+DEw8=','en','Escape364464','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll see Turin with fresh eyes and become more curious ...','Melissoula is a woman who loves her city, and wants to share what she knows so you can begin to love her city, too. She shares her knowledge of the details in a way that helps you see more clearly -- chariot and wagon tracks\' cutting grooves in the stones under the Palatine Gate (about 100 B.C.) ... bricks cut to protect the mortar ... cannonballs from Napoleon\'s army\'s assault. Each artifact has a story, and these are stories she knows well.

Some stories will leave you more aware of the origin of English words. Ask her where the word \"bankruptcy\" comes from.

Other stories may be her own family\'s stories. She took us to the ice cellar in the central market where her \"nona\" came for ice. Ice mined in the mountains, hauled by wagons down to the city, and stored in huge brick vaults. Yes, Melissoula was born and raised in Turin.

Her walk is also a look at the social landscape. I was most interested in her explaining why Italians are as a whole a more social culture. Eating and living together in close quarters has led Italians to be comfortable together, as you\'ll see. We walked through the central market -- the largest in Europe she explained -- and talked about the way that small business works from street carts. 

The old and new work together in historic cities. But Melissoula showed us how that works in Turin. She is also an expert on city rules and regs that govern  the integration of new and old. Ask her about the rules requiring all apartments to have wine cellars.

She also told us of the destruction of parts of Turin as a result of Allied bombing, first by the British RAF and then by the American Air Corps. The political backstory is not one she is shy about discussing. So bring your questions, and she will welcome them. On our tour, we touched on the late arrival of the vote for women (1946), the rise of Mussolini and the fascists\' path to power, and more.

Her supplementary reading materials were an extra treat. She is generous, sharing her ideas and her feelings with delight. If you are wondering, her command of English is better than many Californian\'s (my prior home). 

I recommend her tour highly.',5.0,'2023-09-18T13:33:19Z','REV-ObzU3OtCJ8betPtLqmSO5jFP2wnChpL1TiOcFhzhQOM=','en','steverZ4292ZL','TRIPADVISOR'),('119787P6','Ballon Over Luxor Take a joyful tour over Luxor by Ballon','6 star','The skill of the pilot bringing us low over the incredible sights was just incredible. The staff where friendly and professional and I felt very safe! They also sang happy birthday to my boyfriend in Aribic... It was a very special experience!!!!',5.0,'2021-11-22T00:46:16Z','REV-mkYu7kbMvT2VmCzKo0buDH2Yp2f3K+C4o6cKLKRF2Hw=','en','L6872VFmichelleb','TRIPADVISOR'),('119787P6','Ballon Over Luxor Take a joyful tour over Luxor by Ballon','Excelent','Super safe flight ! We enjoy more than just an experience, we felt like in heven . I strongly recomendet.',5.0,'2021-11-10T23:55:24Z','REV-+snuaO1N4VaZPFi0XjL5e+RcUkLnP4RYWLyyEsKX3+s=','en','ghelec','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll have cool stories to accompany your pics!','My friend and I did a private tour with Melissoula. Before we set out, she asked us what we were interested in seeing and doing, therefore our tour was catered to just our interests. It was a fun and educational walk around Torino. We were exposed to points of interest, history and interesting tidbits that we never would have seen on our own. Super fun and exactly what we wanted! Bonus--When showing pics to friends and family after I returned, I had cool stories to go with them.',5.0,'2023-11-18T16:32:33Z','REV-Wix/q79Kc/cZEwe4WNM5wKieGFTm95excEkWQkD3ZrI=','en','LovEak2552','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Don’t miss this unique tour','A very different walking tour that includes wonderful details about Turin that only a local could know. Melissoula is interesting, knowledgable & provides you with a wealth of information about Turin to enjoy your stay beyond her tour.',5.0,'2023-10-28T14:16:19Z','REV-9sCvjG1jbeltV/2XpbCGSArS3BOeD2HrRyPn7n6/bQA=','en','I8451TNlauran','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Visiting Torino','Had a great introduction to Torino with Melissoula. She was very pleasant to be with and provided a great introduction to the city and some of its history. I would definitely recommend you contact her if you visit Torino.',5.0,'2023-10-10T03:17:23Z','REV-SqCZgSuMS0vXQTCMRi85/L6+rfdQtpFWEcTxjRDlMTM=','en','PValentine2014','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','The exceptional tour...','The exceptional tour guide. An impressive angle. Lots of stories. It worth every moment of time you spent.',5.0,'2023-09-29T12:39:21Z','REV-YLZkuBjO6/uyh136FZ0CU4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Yuri_R','VIATOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','A Turin tour not to be missed.','Our last night in Turin and this tour was a perfect way to end our visit.  Melissoula’s enthusiasm for her city was contagious.  I wish we’d had more time to  stay and experience more of this beautiful city.   Melissoula was very organized, informative and best of all a very warm individual.  She ended the tour with a visit to her apartment where we met her cats and she gave us each a thank you gift.  She was so  mgracious.',5.0,'2023-09-27T10:19:24Z','REV-3YTLzUMzG0D2DSiu8yuYQEDlLvBoAe1wBdsr522QAts=','en','CalgaryOnVacation','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Excellent  experience.','It is a pleasure to get to know Torino a little better with Melissoula. She knows so much about this beautiful city and she is happy to share her knowledge. If you have a chance you must book a tour with her - it is time and money well spent.',5.0,'2023-09-24T10:57:40Z','REV-UbxyTkee3dDToQjxtEqDwAQIl8E++8gQAPoi+A64zfk=','en','gilladb2016','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting facts about Turin','This is not your usual Turin tourist attractions review. I do not know a lot about Turin but this tour helped me appreciate the rest of our trip (we did this on our first day). It felt more personal and connected. Indeed even 2 hours of explaining is not enough to cover this huge city! Our guide gave her best and very generous. I will recommend this tour if you are looking for an interesting activity. 😃',5.0,'2023-09-22T05:22:31Z','REV-6nJc5k3d5Yzih5ZXrduW9ICdSDK7aWkjz7tbJV+DEw8=','en','Escape364464','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll see Turin with fresh eyes and become more curious ...','Melissoula is a woman who loves her city, and wants to share what she knows so you can begin to love her city, too. She shares her knowledge of the details in a way that helps you see more clearly -- chariot and wagon tracks\' cutting grooves in the stones under the Palatine Gate (about 100 B.C.) ... bricks cut to protect the mortar ... cannonballs from Napoleon\'s army\'s assault. Each artifact has a story, and these are stories she knows well.

Some stories will leave you more aware of the origin of English words. Ask her where the word \"bankruptcy\" comes from.

Other stories may be her own family\'s stories. She took us to the ice cellar in the central market where her \"nona\" came for ice. Ice mined in the mountains, hauled by wagons down to the city, and stored in huge brick vaults. Yes, Melissoula was born and raised in Turin.

Her walk is also a look at the social landscape. I was most interested in her explaining why Italians are as a whole a more social culture. Eating and living together in close quarters has led Italians to be comfortable together, as you\'ll see. We walked through the central market -- the largest in Europe she explained -- and talked about the way that small business works from street carts. 

The old and new work together in historic cities. But Melissoula showed us how that works in Turin. She is also an expert on city rules and regs that govern  the integration of new and old. Ask her about the rules requiring all apartments to have wine cellars.

She also told us of the destruction of parts of Turin as a result of Allied bombing, first by the British RAF and then by the American Air Corps. The political backstory is not one she is shy about discussing. So bring your questions, and she will welcome them. On our tour, we touched on the late arrival of the vote for women (1946), the rise of Mussolini and the fascists\' path to power, and more.

Her supplementary reading materials were an extra treat. She is generous, sharing her ideas and her feelings with delight. If you are wondering, her command of English is better than many Californian\'s (my prior home). 

I recommend her tour highly.',5.0,'2023-09-18T13:33:19Z','REV-ObzU3OtCJ8betPtLqmSO5jFP2wnChpL1TiOcFhzhQOM=','en','steverZ4292ZL','TRIPADVISOR'),('119787P9','Giza Pyramids ,Memphis and Saqqara full Day Tour','Spectacular and safe.','From our pick up at the airport to Housman driving us through the Cario traffic👀and Mina and Albert our guides to machmahood we we treated like celebrities the whole trip,we would highly recommend this tour company.',5.0,'2023-02-26T15:31:30Z','REV-KBwmrE0zSo3Aif7uB95hgGJBmc+hS/APu/7LgWMZm+s=','en','444eddiem','TRIPADVISOR'),('119787P6','Ballon Over Luxor Take a joyful tour over Luxor by Ballon','Excelent','Super safe flight ! We enjoy more than just an experience, we felt like in heven . I strongly recomendet.',5.0,'2021-11-10T23:55:24Z','REV-+snuaO1N4VaZPFi0XjL5e+RcUkLnP4RYWLyyEsKX3+s=','en','ghelec','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll have cool stories to accompany your pics!','My friend and I did a private tour with Melissoula. Before we set out, she asked us what we were interested in seeing and doing, therefore our tour was catered to just our interests. It was a fun and educational walk around Torino. We were exposed to points of interest, history and interesting tidbits that we never would have seen on our own. Super fun and exactly what we wanted! Bonus--When showing pics to friends and family after I returned, I had cool stories to go with them.',5.0,'2023-11-18T16:32:33Z','REV-Wix/q79Kc/cZEwe4WNM5wKieGFTm95excEkWQkD3ZrI=','en','LovEak2552','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Don’t miss this unique tour','A very different walking tour that includes wonderful details about Turin that only a local could know. Melissoula is interesting, knowledgable & provides you with a wealth of information about Turin to enjoy your stay beyond her tour.',5.0,'2023-10-28T14:16:19Z','REV-9sCvjG1jbeltV/2XpbCGSArS3BOeD2HrRyPn7n6/bQA=','en','I8451TNlauran','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Visiting Torino','Had a great introduction to Torino with Melissoula. She was very pleasant to be with and provided a great introduction to the city and some of its history. I would definitely recommend you contact her if you visit Torino.',5.0,'2023-10-10T03:17:23Z','REV-SqCZgSuMS0vXQTCMRi85/L6+rfdQtpFWEcTxjRDlMTM=','en','PValentine2014','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','The exceptional tour...','The exceptional tour guide. An impressive angle. Lots of stories. It worth every moment of time you spent.',5.0,'2023-09-29T12:39:21Z','REV-YLZkuBjO6/uyh136FZ0CU4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Yuri_R','VIATOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','A Turin tour not to be missed.','Our last night in Turin and this tour was a perfect way to end our visit.  Melissoula’s enthusiasm for her city was contagious.  I wish we’d had more time to  stay and experience more of this beautiful city.   Melissoula was very organized, informative and best of all a very warm individual.  She ended the tour with a visit to her apartment where we met her cats and she gave us each a thank you gift.  She was so  mgracious.',5.0,'2023-09-27T10:19:24Z','REV-3YTLzUMzG0D2DSiu8yuYQEDlLvBoAe1wBdsr522QAts=','en','CalgaryOnVacation','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Excellent  experience.','It is a pleasure to get to know Torino a little better with Melissoula. She knows so much about this beautiful city and she is happy to share her knowledge. If you have a chance you must book a tour with her - it is time and money well spent.',5.0,'2023-09-24T10:57:40Z','REV-UbxyTkee3dDToQjxtEqDwAQIl8E++8gQAPoi+A64zfk=','en','gilladb2016','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting facts about Turin','This is not your usual Turin tourist attractions review. I do not know a lot about Turin but this tour helped me appreciate the rest of our trip (we did this on our first day). It felt more personal and connected. Indeed even 2 hours of explaining is not enough to cover this huge city! Our guide gave her best and very generous. I will recommend this tour if you are looking for an interesting activity. 😃',5.0,'2023-09-22T05:22:31Z','REV-6nJc5k3d5Yzih5ZXrduW9ICdSDK7aWkjz7tbJV+DEw8=','en','Escape364464','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll see Turin with fresh eyes and become more curious ...','Melissoula is a woman who loves her city, and wants to share what she knows so you can begin to love her city, too. She shares her knowledge of the details in a way that helps you see more clearly -- chariot and wagon tracks\' cutting grooves in the stones under the Palatine Gate (about 100 B.C.) ... bricks cut to protect the mortar ... cannonballs from Napoleon\'s army\'s assault. Each artifact has a story, and these are stories she knows well.

Some stories will leave you more aware of the origin of English words. Ask her where the word \"bankruptcy\" comes from.

Other stories may be her own family\'s stories. She took us to the ice cellar in the central market where her \"nona\" came for ice. Ice mined in the mountains, hauled by wagons down to the city, and stored in huge brick vaults. Yes, Melissoula was born and raised in Turin.

Her walk is also a look at the social landscape. I was most interested in her explaining why Italians are as a whole a more social culture. Eating and living together in close quarters has led Italians to be comfortable together, as you\'ll see. We walked through the central market -- the largest in Europe she explained -- and talked about the way that small business works from street carts. 

The old and new work together in historic cities. But Melissoula showed us how that works in Turin. She is also an expert on city rules and regs that govern  the integration of new and old. Ask her about the rules requiring all apartments to have wine cellars.

She also told us of the destruction of parts of Turin as a result of Allied bombing, first by the British RAF and then by the American Air Corps. The political backstory is not one she is shy about discussing. So bring your questions, and she will welcome them. On our tour, we touched on the late arrival of the vote for women (1946), the rise of Mussolini and the fascists\' path to power, and more.

Her supplementary reading materials were an extra treat. She is generous, sharing her ideas and her feelings with delight. If you are wondering, her command of English is better than many Californian\'s (my prior home). 

I recommend her tour highly.',5.0,'2023-09-18T13:33:19Z','REV-ObzU3OtCJ8betPtLqmSO5jFP2wnChpL1TiOcFhzhQOM=','en','steverZ4292ZL','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P1','4&times;4 Agafay desert & Atlas mountains day trip from Marrakech : off beaten track','Unforgettable experience!','My sister and I have done our share of traveling and have never experienced such a unique full day trip like this one in Morocco!!Carefully organized and planned out by Astara tours;specifically extremely friendly, Omar\'s family business, while given to us BY FAR THE BEST TOUR GUIDE WE COULD HAVE EVER HAD TO MAKE US FEEL SAFE, COMFORTABLE AND AT HOME AT ALL TIMES: NASSIM YOU WERE MADE FOR THIS JOB!! 👏👏🔝🔝 Our excursion had a little bit of everything, a visit to a souk (as the locals call their markets)on our way to the Argan oil ladies cooperation (where we got lucky and had a hands on experience on how the authentic argan oil is made), while many stops were handly picked out by Nassim and made in order for us to take unique pictures. The views were incredibly picteresque anywhere we passed by..hiked through, stopped and gazed at! 😀😍Our walk in the Atlas mountains was amazingly peaceful and refreshing and Nassim made sure we felt safe and not too exhausted as to manage the entire route. What is more, we later got the once in a lifetime opportunity to visit a Berber village and get introduced to Nassim\'s beautuful heritage; while having homemade tajines, bread, fruit and tea in his family\'s house, who were all extremely friendly and welcoming to us and made us feel at home. Next stop we had the chance to ride camels, which was a true adventure (fun and funny)!! 😅😅🔝Nevertheless, we could not have asked for a better way to end our day trip than by our off road ride to the wonderful Agafay desert (Mustafa our driver was well-experienced and we felt at ease and highly enjoyed it) where thanks to Nassim and Mustafa we were able to enjoy the sunset and full moon and capture breathtaking and fun pictures by our talented guide!! 👏👏😀😀Lastly, we drank our last cup of tea with homemade Berber biscuits under a tent in the Agafay while not being able to get enough of the beautiful full moon in front of us. I hope to have pursued more poeple to engage in on this unique experience even though after having gone you will understand words cannot do it justice!! My sister and I are still in AWE!! Special shout out to Nassim; our humble, kind, sweet, informative, with a great sense of humor,and very good use of English (rare to find)tour guide who played key role in making this journey memorable to us and wanting to do it over and over again!!! 
 Best regards!!!',5.0,'2019-11-19T11:52:27Z','REV-XroyMyU04xq93CdTL5x8zxMrfQPxaaionkHgCi1Gjys=','en','Dolphinlover86','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P1','4&times;4 Agafay desert & Atlas mountains day trip from Marrakech : off beaten track','Cool Day Trip from Marrakech','Nassim is a very kind, humble and patient guide. He showed us his heritage, the berbers from the atlas region and he was very knowledgeable about the history and folklore of what we visited. His English is very good. Personally I would skip the camel ride but that is for each one to decide individually.',5.0,'2019-11-03T14:27:09Z','REV-QivyYBU60BeZEpnFewDNukbQ0O2c/VAGqwiPOYoJSoU=','en','voyageurpro462','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P1','4&times;4 Agafay desert & Atlas mountains day trip from Marrakech : off beaten track','Leider wurde unsere tour kurzfristig storniert. Sehr schade','Unsere tour wurde abgesagt. Verstehe ich nicht ganz. Wieso man etwas buchen und bezahlen kann, dass nicht stattfindet kann.',1.0,'2023-12-10T03:14:23Z','REV-HoAxAEi+FSlXG9QwzSep7KxMXEwXv4U2qeqMySW3MDs=','de','Resort49745746621','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Don’t miss this unique tour','A very different walking tour that includes wonderful details about Turin that only a local could know. Melissoula is interesting, knowledgable & provides you with a wealth of information about Turin to enjoy your stay beyond her tour.',5.0,'2023-10-28T14:16:19Z','REV-9sCvjG1jbeltV/2XpbCGSArS3BOeD2HrRyPn7n6/bQA=','en','I8451TNlauran','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Visiting Torino','Had a great introduction to Torino with Melissoula. She was very pleasant to be with and provided a great introduction to the city and some of its history. I would definitely recommend you contact her if you visit Torino.',5.0,'2023-10-10T03:17:23Z','REV-SqCZgSuMS0vXQTCMRi85/L6+rfdQtpFWEcTxjRDlMTM=','en','PValentine2014','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','The exceptional tour...','The exceptional tour guide. An impressive angle. Lots of stories. It worth every moment of time you spent.',5.0,'2023-09-29T12:39:21Z','REV-YLZkuBjO6/uyh136FZ0CU4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Yuri_R','VIATOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','A Turin tour not to be missed.','Our last night in Turin and this tour was a perfect way to end our visit.  Melissoula’s enthusiasm for her city was contagious.  I wish we’d had more time to  stay and experience more of this beautiful city.   Melissoula was very organized, informative and best of all a very warm individual.  She ended the tour with a visit to her apartment where we met her cats and she gave us each a thank you gift.  She was so  mgracious.',5.0,'2023-09-27T10:19:24Z','REV-3YTLzUMzG0D2DSiu8yuYQEDlLvBoAe1wBdsr522QAts=','en','CalgaryOnVacation','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Excellent  experience.','It is a pleasure to get to know Torino a little better with Melissoula. She knows so much about this beautiful city and she is happy to share her knowledge. If you have a chance you must book a tour with her - it is time and money well spent.',5.0,'2023-09-24T10:57:40Z','REV-UbxyTkee3dDToQjxtEqDwAQIl8E++8gQAPoi+A64zfk=','en','gilladb2016','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting facts about Turin','This is not your usual Turin tourist attractions review. I do not know a lot about Turin but this tour helped me appreciate the rest of our trip (we did this on our first day). It felt more personal and connected. Indeed even 2 hours of explaining is not enough to cover this huge city! Our guide gave her best and very generous. I will recommend this tour if you are looking for an interesting activity. 😃',5.0,'2023-09-22T05:22:31Z','REV-6nJc5k3d5Yzih5ZXrduW9ICdSDK7aWkjz7tbJV+DEw8=','en','Escape364464','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll see Turin with fresh eyes and become more curious ...','Melissoula is a woman who loves her city, and wants to share what she knows so you can begin to love her city, too. She shares her knowledge of the details in a way that helps you see more clearly -- chariot and wagon tracks\' cutting grooves in the stones under the Palatine Gate (about 100 B.C.) ... bricks cut to protect the mortar ... cannonballs from Napoleon\'s army\'s assault. Each artifact has a story, and these are stories she knows well.

Some stories will leave you more aware of the origin of English words. Ask her where the word \"bankruptcy\" comes from.

Other stories may be her own family\'s stories. She took us to the ice cellar in the central market where her \"nona\" came for ice. Ice mined in the mountains, hauled by wagons down to the city, and stored in huge brick vaults. Yes, Melissoula was born and raised in Turin.

Her walk is also a look at the social landscape. I was most interested in her explaining why Italians are as a whole a more social culture. Eating and living together in close quarters has led Italians to be comfortable together, as you\'ll see. We walked through the central market -- the largest in Europe she explained -- and talked about the way that small business works from street carts. 

The old and new work together in historic cities. But Melissoula showed us how that works in Turin. She is also an expert on city rules and regs that govern  the integration of new and old. Ask her about the rules requiring all apartments to have wine cellars.

She also told us of the destruction of parts of Turin as a result of Allied bombing, first by the British RAF and then by the American Air Corps. The political backstory is not one she is shy about discussing. So bring your questions, and she will welcome them. On our tour, we touched on the late arrival of the vote for women (1946), the rise of Mussolini and the fascists\' path to power, and more.

Her supplementary reading materials were an extra treat. She is generous, sharing her ideas and her feelings with delight. If you are wondering, her command of English is better than many Californian\'s (my prior home). 

I recommend her tour highly.',5.0,'2023-09-18T13:33:19Z','REV-ObzU3OtCJ8betPtLqmSO5jFP2wnChpL1TiOcFhzhQOM=','en','steverZ4292ZL','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P2','5 Valleys Atlas mountains day trip from Marrakech with camel ride','Marrakesh Mayhem','From the pick up with Mohammed to the fun singing camel men to the incredible guide Hasan. 
A most fantastic great value day with a delicious lunch, lovely to meet the berbers in the mountain village. A absolute must trip.',5.0,'2020-02-09T13:45:17Z','REV-Hwh2XNyrdUjKxvYiAbsNHRNy3C+dwXG8uDwC0KecDFg=','en','SaintsRFC','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P2','5 Valleys Atlas mountains day trip from Marrakech with camel ride','A fantastic day.','An excellent day from start to finish. 
We were picked up near our Riad in the Medina. 
We drove towards the Berber town of Imlil and made a few stops along the way to take some pictures of Berber villages and also to visit the Argan oil cooperative to learn how it’s made and see some of the products.  We had a breakfast of Berber tea, bread and argan oil peanut butter. 

On arriving at Imlil we went for. 90 minute hike to the waterfall and back to a Berber villagers house for a delicious lunch and a stunning view overlooking The Valley with the Toubkal peak in the background.  

Our guide for the day, Nassim was very attentive and was a wealth of information on the local geography, religion, Berber culture and everything in between. The lunch was in the home of his family members and we were made to feel very welcome. Nassim also ensured that we had lots of pictures to remember our trip. 

After a long and relaxing lunch we went back to Marrakech stoping along the way for a Camel ride, dressed up like Lawrence of Arabia, ain’t a dried riverbed.  

All in all a spectacular day, which was great fun and very educational. Many thanks to our hosts. 

I would highly recommend this trip.',5.0,'2020-02-08T12:11:33Z','REV-B5XGUoL6Ox4iXVZtwoFatyBpDHXCGbvgwpjD1ujhlp8=','en','Christopher_S_UK','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P2','5 Valleys Atlas mountains day trip from Marrakech with camel ride','Unbelievable value for money!','We picked this trip because we\'re only in Morocco for 4 days and wanted to see as much as possible and weren\'t disappointed! Our guides were fantastic and helpful, gave us loads of information, answered all our questions and offered to take our photographs constantly. We made several stops on the way to the mountains including some beautiful view points! Once we got to the mountains we walked for 2 hours stopping at waterfalls, villages and ending in a house belonging to our guides family where we had a private home cooked lunch which was delicious! We spent some time with the family on their rooftop which provided the best possible view of the mountains. On the way back we stopped in the dessert for a camel ride, the people were very friendly and the camels were well looked after. This was followed by some lovely mint tea and conversation at their camp. Overall we couldn\'t recommend our guides or this company enough, a personal and friendly trip and a good way to experience berber culture!',5.0,'2020-02-02T12:08:29Z','REV-xd5xuckKTKyi2MyhBNQDW9f4w4I8gsJvIJn0uWA2y8E=','en','paulwM6960TQ','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P2','5 Valleys Atlas mountains day trip from Marrakech with camel ride','So worth it!','Our day tour with Nassim was brilliant! We visited a huge souk just outside Marrakesh then discovered more about Argan oil production. Abdullah drove us through the mountains like a pro. We had a beautiful walk through the mountains (we would have got lost if we\'d been on our own). We would highly recommend this family run business, we were very well looked after and the food was delicious - thanks guys!',5.0,'2019-11-23T12:39:49Z','REV-hA4R2Lcc2x050gVDgUE+0FYTJggT/N6KQLUKYB5agLM=','en','Abbi L','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P2','5 Valleys Atlas mountains day trip from Marrakech with camel ride','Absolutely fantastic','I\'d never heard of Viator before travelling to Marrakech, we booked our day trip to the atlas mountains with them as lots cheaper than any other tour operator, what a fantastic day, our local guide Mohammed was a mind of local info, took us round the mountains, villages and more, ate lunch in his family house, so interesting seeing how they still live in the berber villages, amazing time from pick up to drop off, so easy to book online with email confirmation, highly recommend',5.0,'2019-11-17T15:58:07Z','REV-RbCJY/SkEepLXPwlGrTRV4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Tracey_G','VIATOR'),('119790P2','5 Valleys Atlas mountains day trip from Marrakech with camel ride','Really good tour','The guide was a very nice and interested person and does not leave us alone. He helps us in all situations and motivate us to reach the mountains. We drank maroccan tea after the camel ride. The camel ride was a new experience for me and if you never been on a camel before, then do it here for the first time!

The guide show us how the berbers live and show their markets on the mountains. We ate Tajine on the Atlas with a great overwiew. The Tajine was deliciousss! Thank you for that!

Finally we walked up to the Atlas and go to waterfalls, where you can chill and rest and drink orange juice. The oranges were cold because of the water from the waterfalls. You definetly try orange juice there, very delicious and refreshing after the walking.

The guide and his driver picked up us from our riad and leave us out at our riad. 

Excellent service! Everything what is written in the description is filled! Me and my husband are very happy to meet them. Thank youu! :-)',5.0,'2019-10-27T04:24:27Z','REV-Ec3Pdkl6LtU2FOqy7EO6mIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','DidemAhmed','VIATOR'),('119790P2','5 Valleys Atlas mountains day trip from Marrakech with camel ride','Holiday Highlight','What a wonderful experience, memorable from start to finish and on reflection has remained one of our favourite experiences of our 10 day trip. Omar, our guide was a natural story teller and very knowledgeable with a bonus of adding humour to the tour. All aspects of the itinerary more than lived up to expectations and it was an privilege to see the authentic Berber culture and hospitality over lunch.',5.0,'2019-10-14T17:01:34Z','REV-/GvOalaID1Cb3gPflpD2Q4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Venture828329','VIATOR'),('119790P2','5 Valleys Atlas mountains day trip from Marrakech with camel ride','Absolut tolles Erlebnis','Wir hatten die Tour an einem Samstag gebucht. In kleiner Gruppe wurden wir von Nassim sehr umsichtig betreut. Allein der Spaziergang über dem Berber-Markt war für uns ein Erlebnis dass wir uns ohne Nassim\'s Begleitung nicht zugetraut hätten. Zum Mittagessen wurde wir freundlich empfangen und das Essen war klasse. Auf dem Rückweg nach Marrakesch wurde der Tag mit verschiedenen Stops abgerundet, ein letzter Stop in der Steinwüste war absolut Top. Die Touren werden von Nassim und Omar mit viel Herzblut geführt. Tolles Programm!',5.0,'2019-12-01T12:25:27Z','REV-X1Mlay+6KKhiBXUo/S5WY6ojQvIcxaEkpQpJAXsyx+E=','de','Stefan H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting facts about Turin','This is not your usual Turin tourist attractions review. I do not know a lot about Turin but this tour helped me appreciate the rest of our trip (we did this on our first day). It felt more personal and connected. Indeed even 2 hours of explaining is not enough to cover this huge city! Our guide gave her best and very generous. I will recommend this tour if you are looking for an interesting activity. 😃',5.0,'2023-09-22T05:22:31Z','REV-6nJc5k3d5Yzih5ZXrduW9ICdSDK7aWkjz7tbJV+DEw8=','en','Escape364464','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll see Turin with fresh eyes and become more curious ...','Melissoula is a woman who loves her city, and wants to share what she knows so you can begin to love her city, too. She shares her knowledge of the details in a way that helps you see more clearly -- chariot and wagon tracks\' cutting grooves in the stones under the Palatine Gate (about 100 B.C.) ... bricks cut to protect the mortar ... cannonballs from Napoleon\'s army\'s assault. Each artifact has a story, and these are stories she knows well.

Some stories will leave you more aware of the origin of English words. Ask her where the word \"bankruptcy\" comes from.

Other stories may be her own family\'s stories. She took us to the ice cellar in the central market where her \"nona\" came for ice. Ice mined in the mountains, hauled by wagons down to the city, and stored in huge brick vaults. Yes, Melissoula was born and raised in Turin.

Her walk is also a look at the social landscape. I was most interested in her explaining why Italians are as a whole a more social culture. Eating and living together in close quarters has led Italians to be comfortable together, as you\'ll see. We walked through the central market -- the largest in Europe she explained -- and talked about the way that small business works from street carts. 

The old and new work together in historic cities. But Melissoula showed us how that works in Turin. She is also an expert on city rules and regs that govern  the integration of new and old. Ask her about the rules requiring all apartments to have wine cellars.

She also told us of the destruction of parts of Turin as a result of Allied bombing, first by the British RAF and then by the American Air Corps. The political backstory is not one she is shy about discussing. So bring your questions, and she will welcome them. On our tour, we touched on the late arrival of the vote for women (1946), the rise of Mussolini and the fascists\' path to power, and more.

Her supplementary reading materials were an extra treat. She is generous, sharing her ideas and her feelings with delight. If you are wondering, her command of English is better than many Californian\'s (my prior home). 

I recommend her tour highly.',5.0,'2023-09-18T13:33:19Z','REV-ObzU3OtCJ8betPtLqmSO5jFP2wnChpL1TiOcFhzhQOM=','en','steverZ4292ZL','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P3','Magical dinner and sunset in Agafay desert with camel ride : All inclusive','Wonderful. Everything perfect.','All just as advertised: pick up, camel ride, sunset, music dinner.  Nassim a very good guide and took care of our group.',5.0,'2022-11-24T21:45:14Z','REV-d+EuCd5oVP5FTo2uHP91boXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','E_H','VIATOR'),('119790P3','Magical dinner and sunset in Agafay desert with camel ride : All inclusive','100% Recomendable','El sitio era increíble, tenía hasta piscina. La cena estaba muy buena y los camareros cantaban música bereber, era muy animado. Nuestro conductor, Salah, era muy simpático y conducía muy bien. Excursión MUY recomendable.',5.0,'2022-08-29T06:32:38Z','REV-ppuAXTLq0w7JVrUDhKIl5YXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','es','Eva_D','VIATOR'),('119790P3','Magical dinner and sunset in Agafay desert with camel ride : All inclusive','Melhor dia!','Por volta das 9h encontramo-nos com o Omar e começou a nossa aventura! A primeira paragem foi numa aldeia Berber, conseguimos perfeitamente perceber o estilo de vida destes habitantes e ainda tivemos a oportunidade de visitar a feira! Segunda paragem, Montanhas do Atlas, simplesmente incrível, paisagens que me irão ficar na mente e de seguida tivemos direito a um almoço na casa da irmã do Omar, conhecemos a sua família e comemos Tagine, prato tradicional marroquino, que por sua vez estava divinal! Por última, dirigimo-nos ao deserto, um passeio de camelo e beber um chá ao por do sol. Pelas 20h deu-se como encerrada a tour. 
Aconselho esta experiência! Além de vermos coisas magníficas, o Omar é um excelente guia, uma pessoa bastante culta e animada! 
Arimal arimal Omar!',5.0,'2019-10-26T18:28:01Z','REV-y8E/YO7MJ1kCASvVO0dIRGQIPRdf5w/3iv+owIC9Jmg=','pt','soraiab488','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P2','5 Valleys Atlas mountains day trip from Marrakech with camel ride','So worth it!','Our day tour with Nassim was brilliant! We visited a huge souk just outside Marrakesh then discovered more about Argan oil production. Abdullah drove us through the mountains like a pro. We had a beautiful walk through the mountains (we would have got lost if we\'d been on our own). We would highly recommend this family run business, we were very well looked after and the food was delicious - thanks guys!',5.0,'2019-11-23T12:39:49Z','REV-hA4R2Lcc2x050gVDgUE+0FYTJggT/N6KQLUKYB5agLM=','en','Abbi L','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P2','5 Valleys Atlas mountains day trip from Marrakech with camel ride','Absolutely fantastic','I\'d never heard of Viator before travelling to Marrakech, we booked our day trip to the atlas mountains with them as lots cheaper than any other tour operator, what a fantastic day, our local guide Mohammed was a mind of local info, took us round the mountains, villages and more, ate lunch in his family house, so interesting seeing how they still live in the berber villages, amazing time from pick up to drop off, so easy to book online with email confirmation, highly recommend',5.0,'2019-11-17T15:58:07Z','REV-RbCJY/SkEepLXPwlGrTRV4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Tracey_G','VIATOR'),('119790P2','5 Valleys Atlas mountains day trip from Marrakech with camel ride','Really good tour','The guide was a very nice and interested person and does not leave us alone. He helps us in all situations and motivate us to reach the mountains. We drank maroccan tea after the camel ride. The camel ride was a new experience for me and if you never been on a camel before, then do it here for the first time!

The guide show us how the berbers live and show their markets on the mountains. We ate Tajine on the Atlas with a great overwiew. The Tajine was deliciousss! Thank you for that!

Finally we walked up to the Atlas and go to waterfalls, where you can chill and rest and drink orange juice. The oranges were cold because of the water from the waterfalls. You definetly try orange juice there, very delicious and refreshing after the walking.

The guide and his driver picked up us from our riad and leave us out at our riad. 

Excellent service! Everything what is written in the description is filled! Me and my husband are very happy to meet them. Thank youu! :-)',5.0,'2019-10-27T04:24:27Z','REV-Ec3Pdkl6LtU2FOqy7EO6mIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','DidemAhmed','VIATOR'),('119790P2','5 Valleys Atlas mountains day trip from Marrakech with camel ride','Holiday Highlight','What a wonderful experience, memorable from start to finish and on reflection has remained one of our favourite experiences of our 10 day trip. Omar, our guide was a natural story teller and very knowledgeable with a bonus of adding humour to the tour. All aspects of the itinerary more than lived up to expectations and it was an privilege to see the authentic Berber culture and hospitality over lunch.',5.0,'2019-10-14T17:01:34Z','REV-/GvOalaID1Cb3gPflpD2Q4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Venture828329','VIATOR'),('119790P2','5 Valleys Atlas mountains day trip from Marrakech with camel ride','Absolut tolles Erlebnis','Wir hatten die Tour an einem Samstag gebucht. In kleiner Gruppe wurden wir von Nassim sehr umsichtig betreut. Allein der Spaziergang über dem Berber-Markt war für uns ein Erlebnis dass wir uns ohne Nassim\'s Begleitung nicht zugetraut hätten. Zum Mittagessen wurde wir freundlich empfangen und das Essen war klasse. Auf dem Rückweg nach Marrakesch wurde der Tag mit verschiedenen Stops abgerundet, ein letzter Stop in der Steinwüste war absolut Top. Die Touren werden von Nassim und Omar mit viel Herzblut geführt. Tolles Programm!',5.0,'2019-12-01T12:25:27Z','REV-X1Mlay+6KKhiBXUo/S5WY6ojQvIcxaEkpQpJAXsyx+E=','de','Stefan H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting facts about Turin','This is not your usual Turin tourist attractions review. I do not know a lot about Turin but this tour helped me appreciate the rest of our trip (we did this on our first day). It felt more personal and connected. Indeed even 2 hours of explaining is not enough to cover this huge city! Our guide gave her best and very generous. I will recommend this tour if you are looking for an interesting activity. 😃',5.0,'2023-09-22T05:22:31Z','REV-6nJc5k3d5Yzih5ZXrduW9ICdSDK7aWkjz7tbJV+DEw8=','en','Escape364464','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll see Turin with fresh eyes and become more curious ...','Melissoula is a woman who loves her city, and wants to share what she knows so you can begin to love her city, too. She shares her knowledge of the details in a way that helps you see more clearly -- chariot and wagon tracks\' cutting grooves in the stones under the Palatine Gate (about 100 B.C.) ... bricks cut to protect the mortar ... cannonballs from Napoleon\'s army\'s assault. Each artifact has a story, and these are stories she knows well.

Some stories will leave you more aware of the origin of English words. Ask her where the word \"bankruptcy\" comes from.

Other stories may be her own family\'s stories. She took us to the ice cellar in the central market where her \"nona\" came for ice. Ice mined in the mountains, hauled by wagons down to the city, and stored in huge brick vaults. Yes, Melissoula was born and raised in Turin.

Her walk is also a look at the social landscape. I was most interested in her explaining why Italians are as a whole a more social culture. Eating and living together in close quarters has led Italians to be comfortable together, as you\'ll see. We walked through the central market -- the largest in Europe she explained -- and talked about the way that small business works from street carts. 

The old and new work together in historic cities. But Melissoula showed us how that works in Turin. She is also an expert on city rules and regs that govern  the integration of new and old. Ask her about the rules requiring all apartments to have wine cellars.

She also told us of the destruction of parts of Turin as a result of Allied bombing, first by the British RAF and then by the American Air Corps. The political backstory is not one she is shy about discussing. So bring your questions, and she will welcome them. On our tour, we touched on the late arrival of the vote for women (1946), the rise of Mussolini and the fascists\' path to power, and more.

Her supplementary reading materials were an extra treat. She is generous, sharing her ideas and her feelings with delight. If you are wondering, her command of English is better than many Californian\'s (my prior home). 

I recommend her tour highly.',5.0,'2023-09-18T13:33:19Z','REV-ObzU3OtCJ8betPtLqmSO5jFP2wnChpL1TiOcFhzhQOM=','en','steverZ4292ZL','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P3','Magical dinner and sunset in Agafay desert with camel ride : All inclusive','Wonderful. Everything perfect.','All just as advertised: pick up, camel ride, sunset, music dinner.  Nassim a very good guide and took care of our group.',5.0,'2022-11-24T21:45:14Z','REV-d+EuCd5oVP5FTo2uHP91boXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','E_H','VIATOR'),('119790P3','Magical dinner and sunset in Agafay desert with camel ride : All inclusive','100% Recomendable','El sitio era increíble, tenía hasta piscina. La cena estaba muy buena y los camareros cantaban música bereber, era muy animado. Nuestro conductor, Salah, era muy simpático y conducía muy bien. Excursión MUY recomendable.',5.0,'2022-08-29T06:32:38Z','REV-ppuAXTLq0w7JVrUDhKIl5YXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','es','Eva_D','VIATOR'),('119790P3','Magical dinner and sunset in Agafay desert with camel ride : All inclusive','Melhor dia!','Por volta das 9h encontramo-nos com o Omar e começou a nossa aventura! A primeira paragem foi numa aldeia Berber, conseguimos perfeitamente perceber o estilo de vida destes habitantes e ainda tivemos a oportunidade de visitar a feira! Segunda paragem, Montanhas do Atlas, simplesmente incrível, paisagens que me irão ficar na mente e de seguida tivemos direito a um almoço na casa da irmã do Omar, conhecemos a sua família e comemos Tagine, prato tradicional marroquino, que por sua vez estava divinal! Por última, dirigimo-nos ao deserto, um passeio de camelo e beber um chá ao por do sol. Pelas 20h deu-se como encerrada a tour. 
Aconselho esta experiência! Além de vermos coisas magníficas, o Omar é um excelente guia, uma pessoa bastante culta e animada! 
Arimal arimal Omar!',5.0,'2019-10-26T18:28:01Z','REV-y8E/YO7MJ1kCASvVO0dIRGQIPRdf5w/3iv+owIC9Jmg=','pt','soraiab488','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P2','5 Valleys Atlas mountains day trip from Marrakech with camel ride','So worth it!','Our day tour with Nassim was brilliant! We visited a huge souk just outside Marrakesh then discovered more about Argan oil production. Abdullah drove us through the mountains like a pro. We had a beautiful walk through the mountains (we would have got lost if we\'d been on our own). We would highly recommend this family run business, we were very well looked after and the food was delicious - thanks guys!',5.0,'2019-11-23T12:39:49Z','REV-hA4R2Lcc2x050gVDgUE+0FYTJggT/N6KQLUKYB5agLM=','en','Abbi L','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P2','5 Valleys Atlas mountains day trip from Marrakech with camel ride','Absolutely fantastic','I\'d never heard of Viator before travelling to Marrakech, we booked our day trip to the atlas mountains with them as lots cheaper than any other tour operator, what a fantastic day, our local guide Mohammed was a mind of local info, took us round the mountains, villages and more, ate lunch in his family house, so interesting seeing how they still live in the berber villages, amazing time from pick up to drop off, so easy to book online with email confirmation, highly recommend',5.0,'2019-11-17T15:58:07Z','REV-RbCJY/SkEepLXPwlGrTRV4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Tracey_G','VIATOR'),('119790P2','5 Valleys Atlas mountains day trip from Marrakech with camel ride','Really good tour','The guide was a very nice and interested person and does not leave us alone. He helps us in all situations and motivate us to reach the mountains. We drank maroccan tea after the camel ride. The camel ride was a new experience for me and if you never been on a camel before, then do it here for the first time!

The guide show us how the berbers live and show their markets on the mountains. We ate Tajine on the Atlas with a great overwiew. The Tajine was deliciousss! Thank you for that!

Finally we walked up to the Atlas and go to waterfalls, where you can chill and rest and drink orange juice. The oranges were cold because of the water from the waterfalls. You definetly try orange juice there, very delicious and refreshing after the walking.

The guide and his driver picked up us from our riad and leave us out at our riad. 

Excellent service! Everything what is written in the description is filled! Me and my husband are very happy to meet them. Thank youu! :-)',5.0,'2019-10-27T04:24:27Z','REV-Ec3Pdkl6LtU2FOqy7EO6mIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','DidemAhmed','VIATOR'),('119790P2','5 Valleys Atlas mountains day trip from Marrakech with camel ride','Holiday Highlight','What a wonderful experience, memorable from start to finish and on reflection has remained one of our favourite experiences of our 10 day trip. Omar, our guide was a natural story teller and very knowledgeable with a bonus of adding humour to the tour. All aspects of the itinerary more than lived up to expectations and it was an privilege to see the authentic Berber culture and hospitality over lunch.',5.0,'2019-10-14T17:01:34Z','REV-/GvOalaID1Cb3gPflpD2Q4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Venture828329','VIATOR'),('119790P2','5 Valleys Atlas mountains day trip from Marrakech with camel ride','Absolut tolles Erlebnis','Wir hatten die Tour an einem Samstag gebucht. In kleiner Gruppe wurden wir von Nassim sehr umsichtig betreut. Allein der Spaziergang über dem Berber-Markt war für uns ein Erlebnis dass wir uns ohne Nassim\'s Begleitung nicht zugetraut hätten. Zum Mittagessen wurde wir freundlich empfangen und das Essen war klasse. Auf dem Rückweg nach Marrakesch wurde der Tag mit verschiedenen Stops abgerundet, ein letzter Stop in der Steinwüste war absolut Top. Die Touren werden von Nassim und Omar mit viel Herzblut geführt. Tolles Programm!',5.0,'2019-12-01T12:25:27Z','REV-X1Mlay+6KKhiBXUo/S5WY6ojQvIcxaEkpQpJAXsyx+E=','de','Stefan H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','Interesting facts about Turin','This is not your usual Turin tourist attractions review. I do not know a lot about Turin but this tour helped me appreciate the rest of our trip (we did this on our first day). It felt more personal and connected. Indeed even 2 hours of explaining is not enough to cover this huge city! Our guide gave her best and very generous. I will recommend this tour if you are looking for an interesting activity. 😃',5.0,'2023-09-22T05:22:31Z','REV-6nJc5k3d5Yzih5ZXrduW9ICdSDK7aWkjz7tbJV+DEw8=','en','Escape364464','TRIPADVISOR'),('119782P4','UNUSUAL and hidden Turin for curious people','You\'ll see Turin with fresh eyes and become more curious ...','Melissoula is a woman who loves her city, and wants to share what she knows so you can begin to love her city, too. She shares her knowledge of the details in a way that helps you see more clearly -- chariot and wagon tracks\' cutting grooves in the stones under the Palatine Gate (about 100 B.C.) ... bricks cut to protect the mortar ... cannonballs from Napoleon\'s army\'s assault. Each artifact has a story, and these are stories she knows well.

Some stories will leave you more aware of the origin of English words. Ask her where the word \"bankruptcy\" comes from.

Other stories may be her own family\'s stories. She took us to the ice cellar in the central market where her \"nona\" came for ice. Ice mined in the mountains, hauled by wagons down to the city, and stored in huge brick vaults. Yes, Melissoula was born and raised in Turin.

Her walk is also a look at the social landscape. I was most interested in her explaining why Italians are as a whole a more social culture. Eating and living together in close quarters has led Italians to be comfortable together, as you\'ll see. We walked through the central market -- the largest in Europe she explained -- and talked about the way that small business works from street carts. 

The old and new work together in historic cities. But Melissoula showed us how that works in Turin. She is also an expert on city rules and regs that govern  the integration of new and old. Ask her about the rules requiring all apartments to have wine cellars.

She also told us of the destruction of parts of Turin as a result of Allied bombing, first by the British RAF and then by the American Air Corps. The political backstory is not one she is shy about discussing. So bring your questions, and she will welcome them. On our tour, we touched on the late arrival of the vote for women (1946), the rise of Mussolini and the fascists\' path to power, and more.

Her supplementary reading materials were an extra treat. She is generous, sharing her ideas and her feelings with delight. If you are wondering, her command of English is better than many Californian\'s (my prior home). 

I recommend her tour highly.',5.0,'2023-09-18T13:33:19Z','REV-ObzU3OtCJ8betPtLqmSO5jFP2wnChpL1TiOcFhzhQOM=','en','steverZ4292ZL','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P5','Best Sunset Dinner Show and Camel Ride in Agafay Desert','Lovely experience','Such an amazing experience. Lovely staff at the site, friendly and helpful. 
Saw the beautiful sunset, danced and the food was really nice.',5.0,'2024-03-07T04:03:40Z','REV-KkG12uMlOj3L5GTjmXfeqIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Adama_K','VIATOR'),('119790P5','Best Sunset Dinner Show and Camel Ride in Agafay Desert','Value for a dinner + show','Organized, they let you know when and where you will be picked up in advance. The minibus is comfortable, water is provided. The tour guide is professional and friendly, he  knows his clients by name. For the price we paid, the tour was great. We did the camel ride by batch in a moroccan wear, tea is unlimited while waiting, sunset by the hill, a fun show and a buffet dinner.',5.0,'2024-03-03T09:03:03Z','REV-ecKQzU1DvmBbAd00aATyUort7XIfqfX/SgXKh6zx0iI=','en','marcrU5416JQ','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P5','Best Sunset Dinner Show and Camel Ride in Agafay Desert','Amazing experience!','This was such a highlight of our trip! 
The guide Nassim was very kind and engaging. The transportation to and from the site was very comfortable and the place itself was really nice!

We had traditional clothes to wear for the camel ride. The scenery during the ride was beautiful at sunset. 

Had a great time with the rest of the group around the bonfire after the ride and the best part about it all was the food. Nothing short of delicious!!! 

Everything was lovely indeed.',5.0,'2024-02-19T07:59:19Z','REV-8Cj5JKJFegi7PGC/B4m8aXxubCMWZ2tcduK4uO8Sd0o=','en','leirahn','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P5','Best Sunset Dinner Show and Camel Ride in Agafay Desert','An amazing experience, a definite recommendation','This was an absolutely lovely and amazing experience and so worth the money!!!
From the minute Nassim collected us, he took time to engage with each and every person on the minibus; remembering all by name. 
The excursion was very authentic to the Morrocan culture. Camel ride… lovely. Watching the sunset… beautiful.  Dressing in traditional clothing… nice touch, camp fire music and dance… so much fun and the food wow! 10/10. 
Our guide, Nassim was also so accommodating.  
This is definitely worth booking.',5.0,'2024-02-17T05:29:30Z','REV-mF/SDjbbyjvIQkIEJL/SkhdQcM/rx0g9zhe2rw+UVO4=','en','vista129','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P5','Best Sunset Dinner Show and Camel Ride in Agafay Desert','Without words','Best of the best!! Amazing team and experience !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Recommend 100% for everyone!!!!! Don’t lose this opportunity…❤️',5.0,'2024-02-06T18:10:53Z','REV-ixNdPnfeIO4jMkWXhDKu0oXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Karima_A','VIATOR'),('119790P5','Best Sunset Dinner Show and Camel Ride in Agafay Desert','EXCELLENT','A wonderful experience that I recommend everyone to do.  They picked us up at the agreed point and time.  After about forty minutes we reached the Agafay desert.  The camel ride was a unique experience. Our guide Nassim is a lovely guy who supported us in this incredible experience. The sunset was exciting, as well as the music and dancing around the fire. Dinner was delicious and very filling. The most beautiful experience ever.  Don\'t miss it!',5.0,'2024-02-03T01:43:44Z','REV-IeRk7vshXnX+4oF70Kt64IXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Maura_R','VIATOR'),('119790P5','Best Sunset Dinner Show and Camel Ride in Agafay Desert','Highlight of our Moroccan trip with excellent hospitality by Nassim and the team','One of the highlights of our Morocco trip. We were well taken care of throughout the tour by Nassim and the team. We got what we promised (camel ride, campfire night and singing, and a wide delicious Moroccan buffet spread) and more - Nassim\'s team offered to drop us back to our hotel at the end of the tour which was a huge plus! I would definitely recommend booking the tour with these guys.',5.0,'2023-12-23T11:49:45Z','REV-6xNnMUh+TtUdPmF4LtG4aRCc5Z7NHn5UVq1b44Tjuds=','en','aliffa2014','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P5','Best Sunset Dinner Show and Camel Ride in Agafay Desert','Escape for a lovely afternoon and evening','Really lovely afternoon out.  Beautiful sunset and excellent driver and transport. Great food as well.  Nice thing to do to escape the medina at a great price.',5.0,'2023-12-15T19:52:48Z','REV-fhvPZPzUCpAFeZKkVxS/UckHcRXLZ8+kG4Jd6SqKxoM=','en','Leleuvia','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P5','Best Sunset Dinner Show and Camel Ride in Agafay Desert','Super good experience','Very special experience and really enjoy it. The sunset with riding camels is amazing. Music and dinner also very nice. Highly recommend.🌵🐫❤️❤️❤️',5.0,'2023-12-14T15:47:37Z','REV-3FYC1us46tZDFwnhtQfE98hF7N/+ub68zDU1r/1biuM=','en','Karenmode','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P5','Best Sunset Dinner Show and Camel Ride in Agafay Desert','Really nice one, highly recommend','Very pleasant experience. The tour guide is a great guy, the program is really nice. We totally enjoyed everything - the trip, the way how we were welcomed in the camp, the music, the camil ride, the dinner.',5.0,'2023-12-13T08:34:31Z','REV-wBs3RHZkd54/JKZEzk9++wsaEuoJByUh6zQ9/v0rYYc=','en','StamenN1','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P5','Best Sunset Dinner Show and Camel Ride in Agafay Desert','Lovely experience','Such an amazing experience. Lovely staff at the site, friendly and helpful. 
Saw the beautiful sunset, danced and the food was really nice.',5.0,'2024-03-07T04:03:40Z','REV-KkG12uMlOj3L5GTjmXfeqIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Adama_K','VIATOR'),('119790P5','Best Sunset Dinner Show and Camel Ride in Agafay Desert','Value for a dinner + show','Organized, they let you know when and where you will be picked up in advance. The minibus is comfortable, water is provided. The tour guide is professional and friendly, he  knows his clients by name. For the price we paid, the tour was great. We did the camel ride by batch in a moroccan wear, tea is unlimited while waiting, sunset by the hill, a fun show and a buffet dinner.',5.0,'2024-03-03T09:03:03Z','REV-ecKQzU1DvmBbAd00aATyUort7XIfqfX/SgXKh6zx0iI=','en','marcrU5416JQ','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P5','Best Sunset Dinner Show and Camel Ride in Agafay Desert','Amazing experience!','This was such a highlight of our trip! 
The guide Nassim was very kind and engaging. The transportation to and from the site was very comfortable and the place itself was really nice!

We had traditional clothes to wear for the camel ride. The scenery during the ride was beautiful at sunset. 

Had a great time with the rest of the group around the bonfire after the ride and the best part about it all was the food. Nothing short of delicious!!! 

Everything was lovely indeed.',5.0,'2024-02-19T07:59:19Z','REV-8Cj5JKJFegi7PGC/B4m8aXxubCMWZ2tcduK4uO8Sd0o=','en','leirahn','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P5','Best Sunset Dinner Show and Camel Ride in Agafay Desert','An amazing experience, a definite recommendation','This was an absolutely lovely and amazing experience and so worth the money!!!
From the minute Nassim collected us, he took time to engage with each and every person on the minibus; remembering all by name. 
The excursion was very authentic to the Morrocan culture. Camel ride… lovely. Watching the sunset… beautiful.  Dressing in traditional clothing… nice touch, camp fire music and dance… so much fun and the food wow! 10/10. 
Our guide, Nassim was also so accommodating.  
This is definitely worth booking.',5.0,'2024-02-17T05:29:30Z','REV-mF/SDjbbyjvIQkIEJL/SkhdQcM/rx0g9zhe2rw+UVO4=','en','vista129','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P5','Best Sunset Dinner Show and Camel Ride in Agafay Desert','Without words','Best of the best!! Amazing team and experience !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Recommend 100% for everyone!!!!! Don’t lose this opportunity…❤️',5.0,'2024-02-06T18:10:53Z','REV-ixNdPnfeIO4jMkWXhDKu0oXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Karima_A','VIATOR'),('119790P5','Best Sunset Dinner Show and Camel Ride in Agafay Desert','EXCELLENT','A wonderful experience that I recommend everyone to do.  They picked us up at the agreed point and time.  After about forty minutes we reached the Agafay desert.  The camel ride was a unique experience. Our guide Nassim is a lovely guy who supported us in this incredible experience. The sunset was exciting, as well as the music and dancing around the fire. Dinner was delicious and very filling. The most beautiful experience ever.  Don\'t miss it!',5.0,'2024-02-03T01:43:44Z','REV-IeRk7vshXnX+4oF70Kt64IXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Maura_R','VIATOR'),('119790P5','Best Sunset Dinner Show and Camel Ride in Agafay Desert','Highlight of our Moroccan trip with excellent hospitality by Nassim and the team','One of the highlights of our Morocco trip. We were well taken care of throughout the tour by Nassim and the team. We got what we promised (camel ride, campfire night and singing, and a wide delicious Moroccan buffet spread) and more - Nassim\'s team offered to drop us back to our hotel at the end of the tour which was a huge plus! I would definitely recommend booking the tour with these guys.',5.0,'2023-12-23T11:49:45Z','REV-6xNnMUh+TtUdPmF4LtG4aRCc5Z7NHn5UVq1b44Tjuds=','en','aliffa2014','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P5','Best Sunset Dinner Show and Camel Ride in Agafay Desert','Escape for a lovely afternoon and evening','Really lovely afternoon out.  Beautiful sunset and excellent driver and transport. Great food as well.  Nice thing to do to escape the medina at a great price.',5.0,'2023-12-15T19:52:48Z','REV-fhvPZPzUCpAFeZKkVxS/UckHcRXLZ8+kG4Jd6SqKxoM=','en','Leleuvia','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P5','Best Sunset Dinner Show and Camel Ride in Agafay Desert','Super good experience','Very special experience and really enjoy it. The sunset with riding camels is amazing. Music and dinner also very nice. Highly recommend.🌵🐫❤️❤️❤️',5.0,'2023-12-14T15:47:37Z','REV-3FYC1us46tZDFwnhtQfE98hF7N/+ub68zDU1r/1biuM=','en','Karenmode','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P5','Best Sunset Dinner Show and Camel Ride in Agafay Desert','Really nice one, highly recommend','Very pleasant experience. The tour guide is a great guy, the program is really nice. We totally enjoyed everything - the trip, the way how we were welcomed in the camp, the music, the camil ride, the dinner.',5.0,'2023-12-13T08:34:31Z','REV-wBs3RHZkd54/JKZEzk9++wsaEuoJByUh6zQ9/v0rYYc=','en','StamenN1','TRIPADVISOR'),('119790P5','Best Sunset Dinner Show and Camel Ride in Agafay Desert','Lovely experience','Such an amazing experience. Lovely staff at the site, friendly and helpful. 
