8 nights Cairo,Aswan,Luxor,Abu simbel,Nile cruise&Red sea from Cairo airport

Posted By : charlesbarry91
Muhammad by far one of the best tour guides we had during this trip. He absolutely killed it. He made sure that we went to every site that we wanted to see and even took the time to have dinner with us. He made every effort to make our trip amazing.
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Posted On : 2022-07-14 13:36:43

Posted By : Phyllis98
We took the option of going to the pyramids and Alexanddria, was a pleasant trip with the tour guide, Sherif. He was helpful and recommended us some really good food places in Cairo and Alexandria
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Posted On : 2021-10-18 16:08:31

Posted By : 737christofferd
Ahmed Nofal was a great tour guide. Knowledgeable about every tourist sight in Egypt.
He took great care of us and was very welcomming.
The trip was very good. I would recommend to upgrade to sleeping bed on the train from Cairo to Luxor/Aswan!
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Posted On : 2021-07-12 03:59:56

Posted By : eh05062017
This tour was amazing and informative, made possible by the great tour guide Ahmed Nofal! He always kept in touch with plans for the day and the next. Passionate and knowledgeable about the culture. He is also very welcoming and fun and takes great pictures! Highly recommend having him as your guide! He accompanies you through transportation to each site and gives you free time to roam on your own.
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Posted On : 2021-07-11 11:07:30

Posted By : masalucky38
All in all, the tour were nice.

Good organization, attentive staff online all the time.

Our tour guide Ahmed Abbas were super attentive and well knowledgeable, very satisfied.
You will have a better understanding of spectacular sights with guides explanation.
It's a must to go Egypt with a guide.

The time we've spent on the cruise were my favorite part.
Beautiful view from the deck with new friends we made on the cruise were unforgettable.

I need to mention about few things.
1), The first hotel we stayed in Cairo called the "Great pyramids hotel".
As soon as we enter the room, we found long hair all over the room, dirty, old(not in good way), cracked, stinky pillows but we were so tiered, when we realized we were passed out on those pillows...
I know the location is kind of close to the Pyramids but it was zero star hotel to be honest.
I'll rather choose a better hotel with additional fee.

2), The night train from Cairo to Luxor.
On the itinerary it saids "first class" but to be honest, it was not "first class".
By the word "first class", I was expecting something wow but it was more like super old and dirty business class seats with absolute no privacy.
Yes it had AC, but get ready, it's full blast.
It's better to bring long sleeves and a blanket.
Ah don't forget eye shades too, because the lights will be on all the time.
In our case, we had a lady next to us coughing all the way for 12 hours.
Would be nice if we could choose a flight with additional fee instead.

3), Additional city tour in Luxor.
We got offered for Luxor city tour once we got to the cruise ship.
It was 40USD ish per head.
The tour it self were nothing special, 45 min in the coach(horse carriage?).
It was just ok, nothing special.
We don't really recommend it.

4), Hot air balloon tour in Luxor.
This excursion as well was offered once we got to the cruise ship.
Price were like 80USD ish per head.
Super early in the morning but beautiful scenery, great ambiance, satisfied experience.
Strongly recommend this optional excursion.

Don't forget to prepare some meds for diarrhea, motion sickness, upset stomach, and many small notes, because you will need to tip everyone around, specially in the cruise(They will literally chase you).

I strongly recommend to travel in the winter.
It is exhausting and physically hard to stay outside in the summer heat(45 degrees and above)...

Lastly, it's not a big deal but would be nice if viator provides a bit more detailed itinerary about time.
At least mention morning, mid day, evening.
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Posted On : 2021-06-25 11:46:26

Posted By : fahim9446
As an American traveling solo to Egypt, booking this tour package was the best decision I made. I was taken care of from the second I landed. The cruise was really nice and the views of the Nile were spectacular. The guides were exceptional - especially Michael in Aswan and Bishoi in Luxor. These two were very passionate about ancient Egypt history and I had a blast learning so much. This tour company went above and beyond to provide a great experience and I would highly recommend them if you’re planning a Egypt visit.
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Posted On : 2021-06-15 19:14:46

Posted By : alicev1603
Fantastic trip, I highly recommend the tour! You get the opportunity to visit the most famous spots in Egypt and to take a cruise down the Nile which was a great experience. The lodging, the staff, the guides were absolutely great. The agency responded quickly to any information requested and offered great support during the tour. They did everything possible to make the tour a great experience, very helpful and nice :)
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Posted On : 2021-06-13 15:27:22

Posted By : Alvin_L
My friend and I enjoyed this tour and the coordinator/operators were extremely responsive and helpful, thus the 5 stars. The tour coordinator was extremely responsive throughout providing support and real-time help via WhatsApp, and the half-dozen+ tour guides or drivers we encountered at various locations are extremely knowledgeable and helpful explaining the ancient sites, picking us up from bus/train stations, and making sure we have very smooth transfers.
First it's amazing to see ancient Egypt and this tour covers a ton of ground if you look on a map how far away Cairo/Giza is from Luxor-Aswan-AbuSimbel, and then to Hurghada. The Giza Pyramids and Sphinx were amazing and we added in an extra tour of Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid. The cruise from Luxor to Aswan is amazing, the calm Nile River has beautiful/breathtaking views on the cruise and we had wonderful experiences visiting Karnak (oldest temple in the world), Abu Simbel, and many other great stops in between. Hurghada is a beach town on the Red Sea and was a very fun a great way to end the tour on a boat snorkeling trip.
But I'm also going to include some suggestions or watch-outs for future travelers. Entrance fees are not included, so plan for about $10 for each site, times about 8 or 9 different sites. Tipping is expected for everything, so have small bills ready for help/service. Street vendors are aggressive/badgering and jack up their souvenir quoted prices by 5-9X, so be prepared to bargain if you buy anything. Infrastructure is inconsistent in locations so do not expect western-quality lodging or trains. There will be constant badgering to sell you something from people you think are just being friendly. Cairo to Luxor is a super-long 10 hour overnight train ride which does not have a bed, it is a seat on an old train, so maybe ask about an overnight train ticket with a bed or a nicer GoBus ticket (I think the extra $10 would be worth it). Another long hike is after Abu Simbel, it takes 8-9 hours traveling to get up to Hurghada.
Overall my friend and I enjoyed the tour and the tour operator was extremely responsive and helpful, checking in frequently, and the tour guides were all fantastic. I would highly recommend Egypt to anyone.
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Posted On : 2021-06-03 15:56:09

Posted By : Frank_W
Like the overview claims, Take the stress out of planning with this 9-day sightseeing tour of Egypt. I have used Viator many times just because of this rational…to take the stress out of traveling somewhere I have never been to before. This trip started out rough, on my first day in Cairo my guide was Sherif…he charged me double for a ticket that was already included in the package, then later he charged me for my free lunch, amongst other things…I was thinking “What did I get myself into.” It was a stressful first day. Hazem was the driver in Cairo, I liked the guy, good driver and on time. After a fifteen hour train ride to Aswan, my guide there was Hany Soliman. Hany was professional, on time and took pride in his work. Hany guided us through the sites of Luxor and the Valley of the Kings, and Abu Simbel as we cruised down the Nile River. Because of the guide Hany and Aly Mostafa the point man for Viator who was interested in my wellbeing on this trip, things were looking up. Aly made sure that, Star, an employee picked me up in Luxor, he took me to lunch and made sure I was dropped off at the bus stop in Luxor. I then arrived in the beautiful city of Hurghada. There at the Red Sea where you have a full day of snorkeling. However, Shuba the point man on the boat tries to charge you for things that are included in your Viator package which is not appreciated. My guide in Hurghada, Ali, took good care of me in Hurghada and suggested I spend the day on a dive boat in Hurghada. The dive boat was a great day! Hurghada Ali took me to the bus station for my trip back to Cairo. In Cairo again Aly Mostafa had a driver pick me up and he took me to a Hotel for the night…nice! I spent a couple of days in Cairo and still Viator picked me up at the hostel for a ride to the airport (Thanks Hazem). Egypt was a different travel experience for me but I very much enjoyed the 9 day tour.
*But I must make it clear…that without Aly Mostafa’s constant interaction and professionalism towards making my trip a joy. This trip could have been a bit stressful. Thanks Mr. Mostafa for all your good work...I had a wonderful time and I give this tour 5 stars.

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Posted On : 2021-06-01 11:21:02

Posted By : Miranda M
Mohammed was my friends and I's tour guide for Cairo. He was very nice and we had a great experience with him. Ramsi was my friends and I's tour guide for Aswan to Luxor. He was very friendly and informative. Showed us neat tourist attractions. The trip was amazing and very unforgettable!
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Posted On : 2021-05-15 08:19:01