Top-notch cruise and guide
Our Nile cruise on the Semiramis II was absolutely fantastic. The ship offered a wonderful experience, with a relaxing atmosphere and stunning views throughout the entire journey.The entire onboard staff was incredibly attentive and polite. They went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and handled every detail with genuine hospitality.The absolute highlight of our trip was our tour guide,King Mina. He is highly knowledgeable about ancient Egyptian history, making every temple visit engaging, clear, and fascinating. Beyond his exceptional guiding skills, Mina was a lifesaver when our flight was canceled and we were delayed. He provided incredible support, helped us manage the situation, and ensured our trip stayed right on track.I highly recommend the Semiramis II, and especially the top-notch service from Mina!
danialos · Aug 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Boat, food, and pool, good. Guide no.
When rating the cruise, you are rating the boat, the food during the cruise, other services (facilities, etc.), and the assigned guide, Khaled, who is responsible for this cruise. I rated it 3 out of 5 because the \"guide's\" rating brings down the total score. The boat, food, and facilities were very good, but on this cruise, they make you pay the \"mandatory\" tip before starting it. Unheard of when you still don't know if they deserve it or not. For our part, the guide was not good at all; he was not like other guides we have had on other trips. He would give you an explanation and then all the free time without him. He never had the kindness to take a photo of one of the 3 families that were there; only on the last day for his Instagram. Mind you, wasting time in a perfume, spice, ceramic, and papyrus shop, he had no problem wasting it, all for the commission he would receive later. On the last day, he was only worried about the review we would leave him.
Escape05794306912 · Aug 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Translated
Not worth it
Definitely not 5 star! Lots of hidden charges! I cant believe not even service water during meals.
No hot air balloon as advertised even if they know already that it’s suspended starting June. Poor communication prior to cruise. Only knew about the details of the boat less than 24hrs prior to cruising. Far from 5 star service and interiors. Very limited food options. Mina the tour guide, however, is great and helpful!
Jaypee_V · Jun 2026 · via Viator
Wonderful Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor
Wonderful Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Everything ran on time and the views were amazing.
Big thanks to King Mina for making the history easy to follow and interesting!
Yuyun L · May 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great Cruise!
Great expérience! Mina was a fantastic guide and patiently answered all our questions!
Q3004ZZpatrickf · Apr 2026 · via Tripadvisor
One disappointment - the reality is different.
Horrific, a horrifying experience when nothing that is advertised coincides with reality. The boat was of a much lower rank, very dirty, old and without proper services. And let alone the guide, the worst part of the cruise. The treatment received leaves much to be desired. I do not recommend closing this trip with VIATOR
BEATRIZ_B · Feb 2026 · via Viator · Translated
Absolutely worth it
Absolutely worth it! It includes all the highlights and and our guide Mina was great as well, told us so much and made us have an enjoyable time. This is one of the cruises that's also affordable for a solo traveller.
Joey_S · Feb 2026 · via Viator
Excellent option
Excellent guide very friendly, takes all your time to explain, takes pictures of you is watching the group at all times. He has a very good sense of humor. Fully recommended
juanguillermov350 · Feb 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Translated
The best way to get to know Egypt
It was a perfect experience, highly recommended if you want to see everything, learn from Egypt and eat well.
Mani, our guide was always friendly and explained every detail of the temples we visited.
sebastianoA4976CP · Feb 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Translated
Solid 4 day cruise
Amazing experience with our guide King Mina for this 4 day Nile cruise. We had fun seeing 4000 year old temples along the banks of the River Nile. Mina curated the trip such that we would see the places before it got crowded, buy from markets which sells authentic products at reasonable price. Overall a solid experience for us.
Discover64483909059 · Jan 2026 · via Tripadvisor
