Pleasant experience
The guide was excellent as well as the environment in the group
The boat met our expectations especially in terms of convenience service and quality of meals however some aspects of the organization did not please us
On the first day we had difficulty in contacting who would pick us up to the hotel.
When we were able to contact the agency in Cairo we chose the pic up at 10am.
The driver decided he had to be at 8am
We were very close there was no reason for an hour so early.
We visited the temple of Edfu had not yet dawned. We visited the temple of Luxor at night when the visit was scheduled for the next day.
We bought tickets for 8pm because we would expect to finish the tour at 4 or 5pm and we ended at 12am and we stayed 6 hours in the boat without room
doravidaljs · Apr 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Translated
Disappointing Guide
This is an honest review form a 29 year old experienced traveler (47 countries) that enjoys history. The cruise part of this tour is okay: staff are friendly, food is good, rooms are nice and the overall experience on board is good. Although, if you care about seeing the temples and learning the history, this is NOT the way to do it. Every temple was so rushed (15-30) minutes of free time so you sprint through the temples to just see a little of each.
The tour’s worst aspect was the guide, Khaled, whose English was so bad that nobody on the tour could understand anything he was saying. He rushed everyone throughout the tour only to be late several times himself. The last straw was the Luxor balloon ride that he messed up the logistics to much that we actually missed our balloon ride and he was not even sorry. He tried to blame others, but was clearly his fault. He then extremely pressured everyone to leave a 5 star review on the second to last day of the tour so much that I did and have now deleted it. You cannot trust the reviews. Overall, the tour could have been great if the guide was better. Sadly disappointed.
Miles_A · Apr 2026 · via Viator
Disappointing Guide
This is an honest review form a 29 year old experienced traveler (47 countries) that enjoys history. The cruise part of this tour is okay: staff are friendly, food is good, rooms are nice and the overall experience on board is good. Although, if you care about seeing the temples and learning the history, this is NOT the way to do it. Every temple was so rushed (15-30) minutes of free time so you sprint through the temples to just see a little of each.
The tour’s worst aspect was the guide, Khaled, whose English was so bad that nobody on the tour could understand anything he was saying. He rushed everyone throughout the tour only to be late several times himself. The last straw was the Luxor balloon ride that he messed up the logistics to much that we actually missed our balloon ride and he was not even sorry. He tried to blame others, but was clearly his fault. He then extremely pressured everyone to leave a 5 star review on the second to last day of the tour so much that I did and have now deleted it. You cannot trust the reviews. Overall, the tour could have been great if the guide was better. Sadly disappointed.
530milesa · Apr 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Nile cruise 100% recommended
We did the balloon cruise on the nile and it was awesome. The views were very interesting, the only thing I wish I could have had a little more time for free.
Cruise amenities were perfect
estefaniagA2833YP · Apr 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Translated
Amazing Experience!
Everything was very well organised and Khaled al Saadi was all time available for anything we need.
A1716RR_ · Apr 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Nile cruise review
The experience was great, thoroughly enjoyed everything. The boat and room was lovely and clean. The food was great! The staff was friendly throughout the whole trip and helpful. Everything was so interesting to see and our tour guide Khaled was passionate and assisted the whole group well.
nadiaaG3769XI · Apr 2026 · via Tripadvisor
This was well worth the...
This was well worth the money paid for the boat experience and the multiple different temples travelled to. Note that you will be up from 3:00-4:00am every single day and group dependant, home again as late at 7:30pm. These are very long and tiring days but you get a lot done. For the air balloon, we did not initially book it and looked into doing so on Viator and it was going to cost an additional $350 NZD each which was out of budget however, in person, we were able to book the experience for $137NZD so if you want save some money do that. Food was fantastic on board, lots of different options. Tour guide Khaled was funny and definitely knowledge but with the long days it was sometimes hard to follow along. Great sights and there is a student discount so bring your ID
Lorrien_H · Apr 2026 · via Viator
Loved it!
We had an amazing time during the cruise and the tours to the different temples. Mina is very knowledgeable of the Egyptian history and culture. Living this experience with the family makes the world of difference when a friendly and pleasant tour guide is in charge.
848aracelio · Apr 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Nuke Cruise
I had a great time on the Nile cruise with Khaled. We were able to see all the cool stops along the way. The cruise ship had everything needed for a fun trip.
454bennetth · Apr 2026 · via Tripadvisor
what a trip!
the itinerary was breathtaking, and the boat was actually quite nice and we rather liked the food and the friendliness of the staff! overall it was also great value :)
Joao_B · Apr 2026 · via Viator
