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Reviews

• Boat trip with two friends

  Nicole S,

  Jul 1, 2025

  - Viator

  4.00

  The food is good, people on board are very nice, the sites that you will visit are amazing but the rooms on board are outdated( the towels are old and you don’t get amenities (hair conditioner, cotton swabs, etc)

• All good nile cruise trip, well organized

  RAJKUMAR P,

  Jun 25, 2025

  - Viator

  4.00

  Itenary was organized properly All went as per plan, Guides were very knowledgeable. Cruise stay and food are good

• Well organized tour and very entertaining experience.

  Agustin M,

  Jun 21, 2025

  - Viator

  4.00

  Well organized tour and very entertaining experience. We went for 3 nights and 4 days, in early June. At that time it is quite hot, which does not prevent you from enjoying the tour, but it is important to always carry water. There are different tours within the same cruise, so not only are you accompanied by people who hired the tour through Viator, but there are several groups. Still, you walk around the places with your assigned guide. The cruise basically works as accommodation. The cruise staff was very friendly. We had two guides during the tour, both gave good explanations. The drivers were driving well. Rooms were comfortable, with direct view of the River Nile. The bathroom was small but functional and comfortable. Both the room and bathroom were clean, and the refrigerator worked perfectly. Overall, good facilities. The food was buffet and very good. It does not have wifi included, but can be hired for an additional cost. The itinerary is very good. It starts early each day and, although there are many activities, there are also small windows to rest. In short, there is a lot to do, but it is totally worth it! The only thing we didn’t like was that, before the tour started, the guide requested a dollar tip. In my opinion, it is not appropriate to leave a tip before receiving the service, and although I explained it kindly, the reception was not very good, which generated an uncomfortable moment. Overall, it is a very entertaining activity, with a lot to see, and it is very interesting. Finally, unfortunately due to weather conditions, we could not perform the balloon ride. The 50 USD was returned to us via Viator as described in the description.

• Tour good, Ship no good

  Izuan L,

  Jun 20, 2025

  - Viator

  4.00

  This cruise is suitable for the casual egyptophile. The itinerary is rather brisk. You'll be quickly briefed on the attractions/temple/site history and lore (which was quite informative and sometimes entertaining and feels like a tldr version) and then you'll be allowed to wander around on your own. It is enough time to take your insta-shots but if you really want to explore every nook of the place, look at every hieroglyphs, you will be left wanting. Due to the location of certain sites (i.e. Abu Simbel) you will travel for 4hours each way. We also had to get up as early as 4.30am on most days either for the long journey or the hot air balloon ride. It does sometimes feel like we're rushing for something. But credit to our guide Saber, either through his planning or the company's, our group was almost always the first ones to reach the location which meant fewer people there or we're at the front of the line to enter. The guide was always patient and accommodating, especially with the many different cultures and nationalities that's part of the tour group. If you live a more executive lifestyle back home, this tour may not be for you. The ship we sailed on felt like something from the 90s, 80s even. The M/S Nile Jewel is apparently one of the oldest and smallest of the cruises. It was small, cramp and dirty. I could not wait to get off the ship. But it was acceptable for other folks, so whatever floats your boat. There is WIFI on-board but you'll likely have to pay for it and it is not unlimited broadband. The food on-board was forgettable but it was a buffet spread so you'll find something you might like. The salads were always good as recommended by the crew, maybe skip the desserts/cakes. You will have to pay for drinks, even for water. Overall, this is a once in a lifetime experience. When I return to Egypt, I'll likely station at Aswan or Luxor and stay at a nice hotel. The cruise can feel rushed at times and the boat was not satisfactory for me. But you should definitely experience this once, maybe ask for a better boat.

• Very Good guide and experience

  Beatriz M,

  Jun 19, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  Our guide mohamed gobran was the key for this beautiful experience. We is very attencive and really wants for us to be without any doubs. Our Group was very smal What is was great for the explanation. We are studants and didn’t have our studant card and we help us to buy the tickets with the discount! Overall it was a great experience. The hot air ballon was cancelled. The cruise it is ok and the food is Good