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A Lindblad Expeditions hallmark is the caliber of the guides who accompany you in Egypt. Each is trained in Egyptology. Not only do they seemingly know everything about Egyptian history and culture, but they are caring people who take an interest in you and your well-being.
We’ve received many favorable comments over the years. Here is a small selection of recent ones.
Ahmed Bekheet
“Ahmed was knowledgeable and patient. He made it a wonderful experience.”
“Ahmed is a great combination of knowledgeable guide and pleasant, unflappable personality. He is a delight to travel with.”
“Ahmed is a perfect guide — so friendly and knowledgeable. He could answer any question that was given to him.”
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 Ahmed Borham
“Ahmed was probably the most knowledgeable guide we have ever had. He also has a wonderful smile and a great sense of humor.”
“Ahmed was so knowledgable and generous with information and time. This trip was one to whet the appetite for more experiences in Egypt and to learn more about its history. It is clear there is too much here for one trip!”
“I have traveled in many, many places and Ahmed is one of the best guides I have ever had. He is knowledgeable and presented things with a panache that made even difficult subjects pleasant.”
“Ahmed provided a rich and accurate narrative of Egyptian art, culture and history, and was friendly and humorous.”
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 Amr Shahin
“Amr was the best of the best. Knowledgeable, enthusiastic, exciting, good at involving us all in the discovery process, engaging sense of humor and very kind and helpful and accommodating on a warm and personal level.”
“Amr’s warmth, intelligence, knowledge, wit and caring nature enriched our time beyond description.”
“Amr is by far the best guide we have ever had. He was smart, thoroughly informed on all kinds of topics, and always enthusiastic. He is one of the treasures of Egypt!”
“Amr was very knowledgable, communicative, conscientious and interesting. He has an infectious smile and makes people feel good. He has a passion for Egyptology but makes the information very understandable. This has been a fine educational and enhancing experience.”
“Amr’s enthusiasm and passion for Egypt was very contagious. He has a very special way about him, making everyone in the group feel like a part of it. This has been an incredible experience for me and I know it was because of his leadership, humor and passion!”
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 Ghada Doss
“Ghada Doss is simply the best guide we have ever experienced. On every count — organization, knowledge, communication — but above all she is a delightful, caring person.”
“Ghada was truly superior and a great asset for Lindblad. She overextended herself and was far beyond expectation.”
“Ghada is a professional, experienced and knowledgeable guide. She is a gem. Cannot say enough good things about her warmth and caring for our group.”
“Ghada was outstanding. She brimmed with enthusiasm and good humor, and hr knowledge was exceptional.”
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 Gihan el Tabei
“Gihan has an excellent knowledge base and is able to make her presentations informative as well as entertaining.”
“Gihan is the best I have had from many, many travels. She is wonderful.”
“Gihan was knowledgeable, friendly and organized. She dealt with all questions and issues promptly and well.”
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 Heba Abou el Saad
“Heba’s knowledge about Egypt seems limitless — as is her enthusiasm to share that knowledge.”
“Heba was simply the best guidewe have ever had. She was full of knowledge that she shared with us.”
“Heba made us understand Egyptians past and present in a way that was interesting, informative and fun.”
“One of the best professional guides we’ve had over some 30 trips!”
“Heba was sensational — she put so much extra effort into making our trip enjoyable. She was so much fun, so knowledgeable and so clear with her explanations.”
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 Magda George
“Magda was fabulous — warm, knowledgeable, organized.”
“Magda was wonderful — very knowledgeable, very helpful and lots of fun.”
“Magda’s enthusiasm for her subject is contagious. Her style and presentation were thorough and interesting.”
“Magda was excellent. Very, very knowledgeable and her presentations were done with style. She made it outstanding for us.”
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 Manal Fathi
“Manal Fathi is absolutely superb. Her depth of knowledge amazed everyone in her group. She made everything work absolutely smoothly. We cannot praise her highly enough and are so grateful that we saw Egypt with her!”
“Manal had our needs in mind the whole time.”
“Because of Sonia and Manal’s expertise I will wholeheartedly recommend this trip to all of my friends and colleagues. They are your best asset and ambassadors in the field!!”
“Manal is A#1.”
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 Manal Khalil
“Manal Khalil is fabulous. Excellent lectures and presentation. Absolute highlight of the trip!”
“Manal was absolutely extraordinary, her knowledge amazing. She had an ability to intrigue you into wanting to read and learn more. Her warmth compels us to consider her a new dear friend.”
“Manal was the best guide I have ever had on a trip. Fabulous!”
“Manal is a wonderful, knowledgeable woman and I cannot say enough good things about her. She made my trip a special one!”
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 Michael Makram
“Michael was better than first rate. His knowledge was exceptional and he was always available to answer questions and help. He went beyond what was expected in everything.”
“Michael was outstanding in his depth of knowledge and presentation. His sense of humor and good-natured personality enhanced the experience immensely. Our exposure to the history and culture was more than expected.”
“We felt fortunate to have Michael as our guide. He was sensitive, insightful, kind and generous in his desire for us to learn.”
“Michael did a marvelous job! He is a knowledgeable, excellent teacher with a sense of humor.”
“Michael was excellent and gave us a real understanding and feeling for Egypt and its history.”
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 Mofid Mansour
“I have been to Egypt six times and I have never learned as much as I did with Mofid. He is absolutely superb.”
“Mofid is a priceless gem. He is incredibly knowledgeable and patient, and has a perfect personality for the job.”
“Mofid was the best. He makes history come alive. I would pay to have him as my professor in Egyptian culture and history. His kindness and consideration were most appreciated. I cannot say enough or express my gratitude for the education he gave us.”
“Mofid knows about everything! He knows history, agriculture, religion, politics, weaving, papermaking and gold. He was willing to share everything he knew.”
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 Salwa Borhan
“Salwa is a remarkable guide. Her experiences, her knowledge and warm personality made the trip delightful.”
“Salwa is a gifted story-teller whose facts and knowledge seem based in an unusually intelligent mind. Her background makes her a superb guide.”
“It is because of Salwa this trip will be a memory treasure for years to come.”
“There is too little space to tell you all about Salwa and how wonderful she is in every possible respect. She is simply the best, best, BEST! She is a gentle, kind, wise, patient and wonderful human being. She has opened our eyes and minds to the wonders of Egypt, ancient and modern.”
“Salwa was the best informed and most knowledgeable tour person in all of our travels.”
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 Sonia el Masri
“I could never say enough about Sonia’s efficiency, knowledge, heart, caring, sensitivity, leadership, creativity, graciousness, familiarity with people all along the way, in every town.”
“Sonia appears to be top of the list. Her presentations were truly intelligent, relevant and she was capable of responding on the spot to inquiries including diverse info topics other than the immediate theme.”
“Outstanding, Sonia truly made the trip informative and fun beyond expectation.”
“Manal and Sonia were excellent in every way — we feel we have had a college course.”
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 Tarek Fawzi
“Tarek was excellent in every way. In addition, he was thoughtful and cheerful, with a great sense of humor.”
“Tarek was outstanding. He had a wealth of knowledge and was always helpful in every way. He’s the best!”
“Tarek’s presentations and knowledge made the trip educational and pleasurable. His sense of humor and oversight made it warm and delightful. He is truly excellent.”
“Tarek is a tribute to Lindblad. We were lucky to have him.”
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 Tarek Shourbagy
“Tarek’s knowledge is truly remarkable. His presentations were done in an engaging way and his enthusiasm was evident. He was always available to answer questions.”
“Tarek was a fantastic organizer and leader, getting us to places at times when there were fewer people. He really looked out for us.”
“Mofid and Tarek were the best guides I have ever encountered — educated, outgoing and so kind. They made the trip!”
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