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Angela Hughes, Travel Agent in Winter Garden, FL

Angela Hughes

Winter Garden, FL Travel Agent
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Angela Hughes

Winter Garden, FL · 25+ Years of Experience

Trips and Ships Luxury Travel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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After working in the travel industry for 17 years, I am very picky about who I use to coordinate our travel. Angela just booked a Mediterranean... Read More >
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Destinations:

Egypt, Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel

Interests:

River Cruises, Luxury Cruises, Adventure, Escorted Tours, Groups

Suppliers:

Viking, Abercrombie & Kent, AmaWaterways, Tauck, Azamara

About Me

Angela Hughes is a leading Egypt travel expert, CEO of Trips and Ships Travel, and founder of Luxury Travel University. She has explored Egypt extensively and designs curated itineraries that highlight ancient history, Nile River cruising, cultural immersion, Red Sea destinations, and the archaeological treasures that make Egypt one of the most celebrated travel experiences in the world.

Travelers rely on Angela’s deep regional knowledge, trusted partnerships, and personalized planning to experience Egypt with confidence from Cairo to Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and the Red Sea.Egypt blends ancient wonders with vibrant modern culture.

Angela Hughes creates itineraries that explore Cairo’s most important landmarks including the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo, Coptic Cairo, and traditional markets. She arranges private Egyptologists, curated museum visits, and stays in hotels overlooking the Nile.

Angela’s Cairo experiences often include Old Cairo walks, market tours, dinner cruises, and opportunities to understand Egypt’s heritage and daily life.

Luxor is a highlight of every Egypt journey and often described as the world’s greatest open-air museum. Angela includes the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Queens, Medinet Habu, and the Colossi of Memnon. Many travelers enjoy sunrise balloon rides, evening temple visits, and private guided touring that brings ancient Thebes into vivid focus.Aswan is known for its scenic beauty and Nubian culture. Angela Hughes includes visits to Philae Temple, Elephantine Island, the Unfinished Obelisk, Nubian villages, and local markets. Aswan also serves as the starting point for visiting Abu Simbel, one of Egypt’s most extraordinary sites, and

Angela Hughes coordinates flights, transfers, and expert-guided touring for a seamless experience.A Nile River cruise remains one of the most enjoyable ways to explore Egypt. Angela works closely with top tour and cruise companies including Tauck, Abercrombie and Kent, Uniworld, Viking, AmaWaterways, and Avalon. These programs offer knowledgeable Egyptologists, curated shore excursions, and a relaxed pace between Luxor and Aswan.

Travelers benefit from elevated guiding, smooth logistics, and insight into Egypt’s most important archaeological sites.

Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada are two of Egypt’s most sought-after beach destinations and a major part of Angela’s Egypt programs. Sharm El Sheikh offers world-class snorkeling, diving, desert adventures, and scenic resort settings. Hurghada provides clear water, coral reefs, island hopping, relaxing beaches, and family-friendly resorts. These Red Sea destinations pair effortlessly with cultural touring for travelers who want to combine history and coastal relaxation.

Angela Hughes creates Egypt itineraries for families, couples, groups, solo travelers, universities, and multi-generational families. She manages all logistics including flights, transfers, hotel stays, Egyptologists, Nile cruises, and Red Sea resorts. Entry is simple for most nationalities, and Angela provides guidance on timing, weather, cultural etiquette, and planning expectations.

Angela is frequently consulted by travelers seeking expert guidance on Egypt’s cultural sites, Nile cruises, hotels, and Red Sea resorts. She advises on the best routing, timing, guides, and logistics for a smooth journey and is recognized across the travel industry as a trusted voice for planning Egypt itineraries that blend history, comfort, and immersive experiences.

Travelers choose Angela Hughes because she designs well-paced itineraries that balance culture, comfort, history, and the natural beauty of the Red Sea. Her Egypt programs showcase the best of Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Sharm El Sheikh, and Hurghada through expert knowledge and thoughtful planning.

Frequently Asked Questions About Egypt

What is the best time to visit Egypt?

October through April offers the most comfortable sightseeing weather.How many days do I need in EgyptSeven to twelve days is ideal depending on whether you include Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, or a Nile cruise.

Is Egypt safe for travelers?

Yes. Tourism is well supported and Angela provides up-to-date guidance, cultural expectations, and trusted local support.

Do I need a visa to enter Egypt?

Most nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival or apply online. Angela advises on the easiest option.

Is a Nile River cruise recommended?

Yes. It is one of the best ways to explore ancient temples and sites between Luxor and Aswan.Are Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada worth visitingYes. Both Red Sea destinations offer beautiful beaches, snorkeling, diving, private boat days, and relaxing resort stays.

Can Egypt be combined with Jordan, Israel, Dubai, or Abu Dhabi?

Yes. Many travelers connect Egypt with Petra, Wadi Rum, Jerusalem, Dubai, or Abu Dhabi.

What should I wear while touring?

Comfortable clothing, sun protection, and modest attire for religious sites.

Additional Languages
Japanese

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Rating: 5.0
232 reviews
100% Recommended
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Angela is truly a travel expert!
Reviewed By Heidi - Utah | Traveled to
After working in the travel industry for 17 years, I am very picky about who I use to coordinate our travel. Angela just booked a Mediterranean cruise for my family and I couldn't have been happier with her superior knowledge and outstanding customer service. We also attended a humanitarian mission last summer that Angela coordinated. I was so impressed with entire experience! I would recommend Angela and her company to anyone.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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France Tour
Reviewed By Jan D. - Utah | Traveled to France ~ Europe
Just wanted to let you know that my daughter and I had a great trip to France! Everything worked out beautifully without the stress of making all the arrangements myself as I have done before.??????? We took the option of going to the beaches of Normandy have been there before but I was anxious for my daughter to see them as my father was part of the first assault on day. We had a great tour guide, Jonathan Holburn was was very knowledgeable, helpful and funny.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Thanks for encouraging me
Reviewed By Linda - Bedford | Traveled to India ~ Central Asia

We r still in India, I am loving it, the people are so nice. It amazes me how people in US are so frightened. I keep getting messages about, are you afraid, bet you can’t wait to come home, I would never go there. I guess I asked you if I was safe, but I was still going.

Anyway, thanks for encouraging me. I look forward to going home and opening peoples minds. You have an awesome job, you make the world smaller for people, you open people minds, hearts and change lives for the better.

I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Greece: Unsurpassed Beauty
Reviewed By Ann - Bedford | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
I do not have much international travel experience, so I was looking for a travel agent that did. In that, I decided to team up with Angela to plan my trip to Greece. She has been there many times and I found that so helpful to plan. She was professional, offered her experienced opinion and ultimately, the trip was amazing.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Ireland Anniversary Trip
Reviewed By Brian C - Winter Garden | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
We started our journey in Dublin Ireland from there, we went to the Cliffs of Moher, which were absolutely stunning. We also visited Galway, stayed at the Ashford castle, and journeyed to Edinburgh, and the Scottish Highlands. In St. Andrews, where we visited the famous golf course and watched The Open tournament which was a highlight for me.

One of the best parts of the trip was how green everything was. It was so nice to see all the greenery and the beautiful landscapes. The people were also very friendly and helpful. Overall, it was an amazing trip and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is thinking about travelling to these two countries. This was our first guided tour with Trafalgar and it was the right choice for me and saved me a lot of hassle. We would definitely choose the guided option again. Angela helped us with all of the details and even though this had been postponed with covid she still helped us make it happen! Happy wife = Happy life
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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