Well-organized, informative, and impressive
Very well-organized, informative, and impressive tour. A comfortable mini-van with experienced driver Ahmed, picked is up punctually at 4:40 am. The early timing was absolutely worth it since we were at the sightseeing points before other tourist groups arrived.
Special thanks to our guide, Said, knowledgeable and attentive professional, who kept everything under absolute control, giving valuable advice and sharing interesting details of the great history of Egypt.
Highly recommend to everyone who is curious about such adventures and new experiences.
Marinka2905 · نوفمبر 2024 · عبر Tripadvisor
Day out at Luxor, Karnak and Valley of the Kings
We were thoroughly satisfied with our day out and would highly recommend this trip.
We got up very early in morning at 3.30 am ready for our 4am pick up by our driver Ahmed, he was a lovely man who went out of his way to look after us all day day and make us feel safe in his country.
Ahmed was very knowledgeable and was chatting away in English as we travelled to Luxor, he gave us lots of our great advice and warned us of the pitfalls of chatting to the hard sell merchants that you WILL encounter during your day.
There were plenty of stops at toilets/comfort stations during the
day, which was great for my wife and two daughters.
We got to destination in about 3 1/2 hours but we had films to watch and free Wi-Fi in our luxury minibus.
We were greeted by our sights tour guide Said.
He was fountain of information and spoke English well.
We arrived in the temples complex of Karnak and it was AMAZING and no crowds due to our early pick up and start. Said explained everything in detail and answered all my family's questions, you could see he loved his job and it shone through in his delivery.
The temples were fantastic and the history of the Egyptian civilisation was stunning when you realise what this culture achieved three and a half thousand years ago.
Next up was a lunch in a panoramic restaurant on the bank of the Nile. Egyptian menu, but tasty food.
Don't forget to take lots of small denomination Egyptian pounds,USA dollars or Euros as you need to tip everything and everyone you encounter in your day, toilets were 20 Egyptian pounds to use per person.
Then after lunch we went for a boat ride on the Nile. It was stunning. It lasted about 30-45 minutes and I got to drive the boat and sit on the roof of the vessel, made my day.
Off the boat back into our air conditioned minibus and onto the Valley of the Kings. This place is a cauldron of heat and you need plenty to drink with you as the heat was strong. You will need to stand in the shade whenever you get the chance. Our guide Said sorted out the purchasing of all the tickets you need for all the attractions all day.
We got to choose 3 tombs that we wanted to visit on our tickets, there are 62 to chose from.
Guides are not allowed to talk explain to you inside the tombs so we had our history lessons outside the tombs and ventured in on our own.
The tombs are unbelievable and rich in the history of Egypt, the colours of the walls were amazing considering they have only been dusted off and touched up with new paint.
Stories etched into the stone from three and half thousand years ago.
It just blew my mind what I was looking at in the tombs.
We were all gobsmacked at the history of the place.
Back into our bus and more snacks and refreshments supplied by Ahmed. We stopped at an alabaster workshop and it was very entertaining so we purchased a small carving to take home with us.
Onto the Valley of the Queens.
Yet another stunning vista to experience and Said was once again a great history teacher.
You may struggle with steps you need to climb up and down during your day but you can take your time and what you get to encounter is well worth the effort.
All done and back on the bus by about 3.30 pm for our journey back to the hotel.
We dropped Said off on the way and thanked him for great effort, history lesson, and looking out for us all day, he was very gracious in his reply.
On the way home Ahmed stopped at a roadside cafe/shop and we were given some ice sugar cane water to drink which was very refreshing and worth stopping fo.
More entertainment on the screen in the bus journey home which broke up the 3 and1/2 hour journey back to our hotel in Hurghada.
At our hotel around 7 ish we all thanked Ahmed for our day. He was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about all he spoke to us about all day and we were very glad he was our driver.
Summing up up it was a hard day physically but well worth the effort, the two people we had looking after us were outstanding and the effort they both put into entertaining and looking after my wife and I and two daughters was over and above what was expected of them.
Great day and we have many, many stunning photos of our experience.
I can't recommend this trip high enough.
bernardw882 · أكتوبر 2024 · عبر Tripadvisor
Great day in Luxor
What a great trip! We were a family of four (two teenage daughters) and we had Ahmed the driver with Said the tour guide. Ahmed picked us up promptly from out hotel at 4am and put us at ease right away, he was friendly and chatted to us with lots of interesting facts and information that we asked for. It was a long drive to the Karnac temple but Ahmed got us to the first checkpoint being the first minibus that arrived. He is a man that knows how to drive, but we had already experienced traffic in Cairo so were well prepared for the speed and crazy closeness of the other cars. Once at Karnak we picked up Said, again another lovely man, very chatty and really good English. He was obviously passionate about his role and he has been one of our favourite tour guides on this trip to Egypt so far.
The knowledge he gave us was just right and he didn't mind going off script to be asked questions. The Karnak temples, Valley of the King's and Queens were amazing and you can't fail to be impressed. On our tour we visited the Karnak temple, had lunch in a restaurant on the Nile, took a ride on a boat down the nile (13euros each), visited the valley of the kings, then the valley of the kings. Once our tour was complete we got back in our air-conditioned van and dropped Said off. Then it was down to Said to get us home again and he did so in good time. On the way he got us some fresh sugar cane drink and even a cane itself to try. His van was loaded with snacks and drinks and he even bought us icecreams, crisps, etc. He helped us with most things such as how many egyptian pounds to pay at each toilet etc. Back to our hotel before food was even open. Would definitely recommend these two again.
728nadiaw · أكتوبر 2024 · عبر Tripadvisor
Day trip to Luxor, Valley of the King's
This trip was fantastic value, very well organised and I would definitely recommend it to anyone. Abdul and Said were great as the driver and guide and were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Overall a great day out and I would definitely use this company again.
clairewR8068YP · أكتوبر 2024 · عبر Tripadvisor
Valley Of The Kings
A day trip to the Valley of the Kings requires an early start and evidently a rapid transfer to beat the traffic and get ahead of the queues.
And the urgency made sense - a fantastic place that warrants the attention and is an absolute must if visiting the area.
Our driver Ahmed couldn’t have done more for us and our guide Said was fantastic- knowledgeable and helpful.
We were lucky enough to be with a great group so a small group tour is to be recommended.
A long tiring day but definitely worth it.
Paulus15 · أكتوبر 2024 · عبر Tripadvisor
Excellent trip to Luxor!
Brilliant day! Ahmed the driver and Said the tour guide couldn’t have looked after us any better. Extensively captivating knowledge of Luxor city, ancient pharaohs and Gods. Unforgettable experience would definitely recommend. A long day with so much included but so worth it.
Alex and Owen.
W7220JIalexh · أكتوبر 2024 · عبر Tripadvisor
Breathtaking history with excellent guides
Excellent trip. Siad and the driver Ahmed were great all day. Really well looked after with refreshments and jokes. The sites visited are breathtaking. Ancient Egypt is fascinating and this tour gives a superb insight into it.
Kristopher G · أكتوبر 2024 · عبر Tripadvisor
Best tour in Luxor
The tour was great. We got there before most on the ride with Ahmed and Mustafa so the places were quite empty which was nice. Said was a great tour guide and explained everything well. There was WiFi on the bus all the way and cold drinks and snacks whenever we wanted.
960sigridurb · أكتوبر 2024 · عبر Tripadvisor
Rundherum perfekt!
Für den eiligen Leser: rundherum perfekt!
Von der Abholung im Hotel (04:00), bis zur Rückkehr (19:45) war die Tour perfekt organisiert. Unser Fahrer Ahmed war über die gesamte Zeit um unser bestes Wohl bemüht und der Van perfekt ausgestattet. So wurden wir über die ganze Tour mit kühlen Getränken versorgt. An einigen Stopps versorgte uns Ahmed auch noch mit abgepackten Eis, der Hammäää!
Der Van verfügt auch über ein Monitor und USB Ladebuchsen.
Auch die Organisation der deutschsprachigen Tour lief perfekt. Trotz vieler Touristen, hatten wir an keinem der Highlights Wartezeiten.
Der deutschsprachige Guide hatte ein unglaubliches Wissen zur ägyptischen Kultur.
Unser Fazit: Die Tour ist eine absolute Empfehlung!!!
Ulf_K · أكتوبر 2024 · عبر Viator
I like it that much
I recently joined a Luxor day tour from Hurghada with a small group, and it was fantastic! The top operator provided excellent service, making the trip smooth and enjoyable.
Visiting the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple was a breathtaking experience, and our guide was knowledgeable and engaging. The small group size allowed for a more personalized experience, which I appreciated.
Overall, this tour was a highlight of my trip, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore Luxor!
jeffery77b · أكتوبر 2024 · عبر Tripadvisor
