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Reviews

• Yalla Habibi!!

  Windy H,

  Oct 23, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  The whole trip was worth it and nothing short of amazing! We couldn’t have experienced Egypt the way we did if it weren’t for Mohamed. He is very well-versed in his country’s history and did a fantastic job educating the team. He is also highly organized and ensures that everyone in the group is well accommodated. In addition, he has a great way of adding more fun to the entire experience. Yalla Habibi!

• Un unforgettable Nile Adventure!

  Michelle A,

  Oct 18, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  We were a little confused on our initial pick up but we had very a great experience on this cruise and we highly recommend it! Our guide and Egyptologist, Mohamed Gobran, made this trip even better. He's very passionate and knowledgeable about Egypt. He is a very organized guide and managed to keep everyone in his group fully informed verbally and also by WhatsApp of our daily program. He also tended to our individual needs going above and beyond what we expected. He took group pictures at many sites and sent them to us via WhatsApp that will be reminders of our great time cruising the Nile. Mohamed made us aware of all of our costs up front and it was taken care of first thing to get that out of the way along with some basic guidance of what to expect on our trip. We didn't use the ship wifi as our phone provider has an excellent international plan. Some of the other passengers purchased Sim cards at the airport, in town, or online before boarding the cruise. You could also purchase a sim on the cruise but I believe it was more expensive. Expect your days to start very early. We started at 4:30am - 5:30am every day and many of our tours were also at night. These times were much cooler and I loved seeing many of these temples all lit up at night or early morning... there was something very magical about it! Also, there's a lot to see, I can't believe how much Mohamed fit into such a short amount of time so be prepared to be on the go! Habibi! The day time tours were very hot so dress cool, wear comfortable shoes and stay hydrated! I recommend bringing something to keep you cool such as a portable battery operated neck fan, fold up fan, just something to keep you cool. We dressed mostly in light weight shorts(not too short, conservatively) and tank tops/ light weight shirts. We didn't encounter any temples that we had to cover our shoulders or our knees during our tours which I was worried about unnecessary. All of our transportation to and from our sites were very modern, clean, with A/C and we were comfortable. Be advised locals will be relentless and coming at you from all sides to sell you their wares! Mohamed would take us through the unavoidable aggressive markets quickly as to not slow down our tours. At times you may have to walk through other ships to get to your ship. Also, make sure you have plenty of small denomination egyptian money for tipping as everyone you encounter everywhere will expect a tip (even for giving you directions) and many bathrooms will charge 10, 20 or 50 egyptian pounds to enter... be sure to grab the tissues on the way in as there may not be any toilet paper in the bathrooms. The ship accommodations could use some updating, their 5 stars may not be your 5 stars but we were comfortable and the staff and the food that was served buffet style, was amazing. Drinks are not included but were very inexpensive. I would definitely say the food and drink prices were much better than the many ocean cruiseliners I've encountered. We really enjoyed meeting our amazing big diverse group from many different countries, ages, and backgrounds who watched out for each other. Mohamed affectionately called us to get going with Yalla, yalla, Habibi (let's go my darlings ones) which probably all of our group will remember forever. We bonded together within a short 4 day cruise...some feel like family that we plan to keep in touch with, this makes our big world feel so much smaller! Thanks Mohamed! Bah!!!

• 5 Stars - EVERYTHING you need to know...

  Anonymous,

  Sep 25, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  GOOD: The experience was absolutely fantastic. The tour guide Hamdy did a great job of taking care of everyone. He is super knowledgeable about the sites, was energetic and organised things so well. He took such good care of the group and went above and beyond. The cruise itself was fantastic, the best part of it being the staff. There were multiple events held on board, birthday cakes and laughs had with the kitchen staff. Everyone on board the Hapi 5 boat was friendly and fun. We went on a 6 hour round trip to Abu Simbel which was one of the highlights to the tour, a sight that only some tours have and I would highly recommend. We had some great memories and would definitely go back. BAD: Not everything went to plan... there were multiple leaks in the cabin. The AC was leaking (twice) and the showerhead fell off. The boat you get changes from tour to tour, the one we had was old and needed lots of work. Also the payment was very weird, we got told at the start to pay $108 for all the entry tickets and $25 for tips per person. This was told upfront but not when to pay them. We were then taken to a shop where Hamdy took out a card reader and said to pay there and then, only choices being the card reader with a 3% fee or an inbuilt ATM with 5% fees. It felt wrong being pushed into that situation. Know how much it is and take out cash before. Also loads of people got sick (myself including) and I mean...very sick with one girl puking on the boat and another needing to be taken away for medication. Don't eat the fruit, salad or anything being drenched in tap water which is undrinkable. OVERALL: Had a fantastic time, made some amazing memories and would definitely do it again :)

• Super

  S4090HRpaulinem,

  Sep 22, 2025

  - Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Well organized cruise, the staff is super smiling and warm, and always very helpful. Meals in buffet form, good quality food, with lots of choices. The room is comfortable and very well appointed. The terrace with the pool and bar are just great for enjoying the sun between 2 visits. As for the course of the cruise, nothing wrong. Everything goes perfectly well, the sights to visit are just amazing, our guide Hamdy was great. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating until the end of the cruise. I recommend 100%

• Fascinating Nile cruise.

  Marek L,

  Sep 5, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  Well organized excursion. Everything on time. Excellent guide speaking good English and friendly. The ship was perfect. The temples and other attractions fascinating. Only one event was not pleasent - due to wind balloon flight was cancelled

• Nile cruise

  Nicole S,

  Jul 14, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  Our Nile cruise was amazing because it made navigating Egypt easier. Our guide was incredible. He was kind, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable, he helped us feel immersed in the culture. We felt well taken care of throughout the entire journey — from the smallest details to the big moments, everything was handled perfectly. His attention, patience, and professionalism made the experience even more special. It was truly a perfect tour. We are deeply grateful for his guidance and would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Egypt. 💛🇪🇬

• It was a Great...

  alejandra P,

  Jul 10, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  It was a Great experiencie to have, the guide mohamed Gobran was a great guide who explained everything very well throughout all the visits

• Recommended visit

  Farhid Maya,

  Jun 26, 2025

  - Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Great experience on the Nile. Hamdy is a great guide attentive to what you need. The crown jewel is Karnak and the balloon flight.

• Amazing experience on the Nile

  Monsurat B,

  Jun 22, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  Mahmoud Habibi’s knowledge of ancient Egypt was incredible, and his passion made every temple come alive. He went above and beyond to make sure we felt safe, informed, and engaged. Highly recommended!

• Culture adventure and relaxation

  Davide A,

  Jun 7, 2025

  - Tripadvisor

  5.00

  The Nile cruise was really nice. The ship was cozy, great food and the deck with the pool and sunbeds was really comfortable. We visited all the temples described with the expert guide Mostafa really a good person.