Our voyage on the River Anuket (a-NOO-ket) was our first river cruise. All our prior sailings have been on ocean-going cruise ships. We had no expectations for a luxury cruse and were not disappointed. It was comfortable but not a luxury cruise experience.

In summary, it was a unique and fulfilling experience and we felt we made a good decision. The Grand Circle concept of Program Directors that accompany the group from the minute one steps off the plane until the trip is over is excellent. The PDs are all certified Egyptologists and fully qualified on all aspects of Egyptian history and mythology ... to the point where they are able to read hieroglyphics.

The trip began with five nights in Cairo at the Cairo Marriott, which is an excellent facility. In our opinion, this is probably at least one night too much but appears organized to provide time for optional tours. The many optional tours were the most frequent complaint we heard on the trip, but to be fair it also provides opportunities to rest (or save money) for those so inclined. Read more