Long drive to Luxor from Cairo - still worth it
We originally booked a day tour to Luxor from Cairo without flight, but unfortunately, the flights were sold out. The tour company was very accommodating and offered to drive us to Luxor instead—a long 7-hour drive each way. Our driver, an older gentleman, was incredibly kind and courteous, making the long journey much more comfortable for us.
Once we arrived in Luxor, the experience started off a bit rough. Our tour guide, Reman, seemed like he might have been having a tough day. While he was knowledgeable about the history and the sites, his attitude came across as grumpy, and he didn’t engage much in the beginning. After about 3.5 hours, he told us the tour was over but offered a Nile lunch cruise for an extra fee. We felt a bit rushed and disappointed at that point.
To his credit, when we asked to visit another temple, Roman did extend the tour by another hour and a half. And of course, the sites themselves were absolutely breathtaking—Luxor is rich in history and visually stunning.
Overall, while the logistics and sites were fantastic, the guide experience could have been better. Still, we’re grateful for the tour company’s flexibility and our kind driver, who truly made the trip easier.
tracylL2312OS · Mai 2025 · über Tripadvisor
Luxor Highlights
Hesham was very knowledgeable and fun to spend the day with. We really saw a lot and enjoyed ourselves. The tour exceeded our expectations.
lisakS7757KY · Mai 2025 · über Tripadvisor
Amazing Experience
Luxor was amazing (and crazy hot), our driver and flight were on time. The guide took us to all the main sights, from the Temple to the tombs. Although guides are not allowed inside the tombs, we went in and saw the colorful wall hieroglyphs. Also saw the temple.
muiruriw · Apr. 2025 · über Tripadvisor
Once-in-a-lifetime
Truly remarkable tour experience with Remon. He’s not only highly knowledgeable, he is also friendly and approachable.
He’s also very flexible when curating personalised experiences - cannot recommend him and this business more!
Penny P · Apr. 2025 · über Tripadvisor
Luxor
My brother and I had a great experience today Remon is very knowledgeable and showed us all the best parts of Luxor. The driver was very good as well all around great day
G8507XAnickh · Apr. 2025 · über Tripadvisor
Erstaunlicher Tag in Luxor mit unserem Guide Dina
Dina ist die Beste! Wir wählten sie basierend auf Bewertungen von anderen Reisenden, und sie hat sicherlich unsere Erwartungen erfüllt. Wir hatten einen tollen Tag, um die Wunder von Luxor zu erkunden. Dina ist unglaublich sachkundig und leicht zurechtzukommen. Unser Transport war sauber und komfortabel, und unser Fahrer war ein netter Herr. Das Mittagessen im Banana Island Restaurant war die Kosten auf jeden Fall wert. Viele Missverständnisse, die wir über Reisen nach Ägypten hatten, wurden ausgeräumt. Wir fanden heraus, dass Ägypten ein sicheres Reiseziel für Amerikaner ist. Es ist auch wichtig, sich daran zu erinnern, dass es kulturell üblich ist, niedrigere Trinkgelder zu geben - Lohnarbeiter.
Etwas, das ich gerne wüsste oder anders machte: Abstecher zu lokalen Einkaufsmöglichkeiten können lange dauern. Ich wünschte, ich kürzte diese, um mehr Zeit für die Erkundung der alten Schätze von Luxor zu sparen.
Insgesamt hatten wir einen tollen Tag und kamen pünktlich zum Flughafen für einen komfortablen Check-in. Der Flug war okay und wir kamen rechtzeitig nach Kairo zurück, um leckeres Streetfood im Al Agha zu essen, das eine der besten Shawarma der Stadt hat - so wurde mir gesagt.
Razvan_D · Apr. 2025 · über Viator · Übersetzt
Day Trip: Cairo -> Luxor -> Cairo
Hesham was very helpful organizing our flights, car pick up, travel, tour, etc. He’s been doing it for 20+ years so trust him 👍
We left 4am, 6am flight, arrived in Luxor 7am, finished tour around 2pm. We opted to not do any “extra tours” as it was very hot.
Remon was a very good guide (also tour guide for 20+ years). Very knowledgeable and accommodating. In particular, since our Cairo return flight was not until 8pm, he took us to a nice hotel where we got a room and went swimming.
Overall great day!
chris k · Apr. 2025 · über Tripadvisor
Luxor adventure
Excellent tour with a professional guide in egiptology and tourism. Programme carried out on time with many additional attractions.
Pawel
39pawelp · Apr. 2025 · über Tripadvisor
The Highlight of My Trip to Egypt!
I was fortunate enough to book this day trip in Luxor - it has been the highlight of my Egypt trip! Maret was my guide and she was beyond fantastic - knowledgeable, beyond friendly, genuine, and an absolute pro! She expertly guided me through the best spots in Luxor - Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, and Luxor Temple all in 1 day without feeling rushed or like we missed anything. Her knowledge of these sites and Egyptian history is incredible and made these sites really come alive! We also managed a nice lunch and a ride on Nile! A fantastic day! I cannot recommend this tour and Maret enough! She was AMAZING!!
elbertew · Apr. 2025 · über Tripadvisor
Erstaunlich
Wirklich erstaunlich und schön. Reiseleiter war erstaunlich und informativ. Sie machte den Tag zu einer wunderbaren Erfahrung und würde sie jedem empfehlen.
Destiny_B · Apr. 2025 · über Viator · Übersetzt