This Sicily trip was my favorite of the three trips I've been on with S&S. The hotel in Palermo was centrally located for access to that bustling city, and the second "resort-like" hotel was wonderfully located at water's edge and very quiet. All the transportation was handled smoothly (besides feeling bad for our bus driver on those narrow streets) it was very well planned out. Our guide Angela was well-aware of potential crowds at certain sites so she made sure we were in and out at the perfect times. Great group of ladies also helped to make the trip memorable!

Really a great trip. Loved the tour leader Inga, loved the Egyptologist Abo, plus all the women on the tour were amazing, thoughtful, and great travel partners!

Very informative trip. Our guide, Abou, was fantastic and gave us so much history. We knew what to expect and look for inside tombs and temples. Accommodations were fine, food was good and very plentiful. Really enjoyed the Nile River cruise. Food and staff on the boat were top notch. I highly recommend this trip. It was a once in a lifetime experience!!

Our group had a great time in Egypt. It was a relatively small group (more on that in a minute) so we got to know one another, which added to the experience. Our Sights and Soul Tour leader, Inga, could not have been more perfect - she was well organized, anticipated our needs at each location, worked well with our Egyptologist, and is a truly kind and caring person. The Egyptologist who accompanied us throughout the trip was fantastic - we got to see the places one sees in pictures of Egypt but with Abu's knowledge of Egypt and of the region throughout the many dynasties, I came home with a much more complete view of Egypt's place in the history of the world. The cruise down the Nile was just perfect. The accommodations were very comfortable, the food was fantastic, and the staff did everything possible to make us feel well cared for. I would recommend this trip to anyone. As I mentioned earlier, we had a small group which was due in part to fears of unrest in that part of the world,. Egypt is safe, as safe as any country I have traveled to on three continents (so far!) However, tourism is down and this is taking its toll on the Egyptian people who rely on tourism for their livelihoods. We promised Abu that we would tell everyone to go to Egypt, fall in love with her people, and travel with Sights and Soul.

I am so happy this trip was everything I dreamed of and more! I loved meeting the women on this tour (so many were Sights and Soul returnees), Angela our Tour Director was amazing, the hotels were lovely and the Sicilian people were welcoming and kind. I would love to put Ragusa on the list of stops, but all in all it was a great experience. The tour provided a nice balance of planned activities and free time allowing me to roam and discover some special shops and craftspeople. I look forward to my next tour with Sights and Soul in 2025.