A Perfect Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor
Our 4 day, 3 night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor was truly unforgettable, and so much of that was because of our incredible guide, King Mina.
Our group was small, which made the experience feel much more intimate and personal. King Mina is incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, kind, and genuinely loves what he does. Every tour was filled with fascinating Egyptology, but what really stood out was how he also shared information about other religions, history, and culture, giving us a much deeper understanding of Egypt as a whole.
He kept everything running smoothly, made sure we always knew the schedule, and had all of our entrance tickets organized and ready for us. The entrance fees were not included in the tour price, but paying King Mina the total of $107 USD for everything was simple and convenient. He was always happy to answer questions, had a wonderful sense of humor, and made every day enjoyable.
My favorite tour was Luxor Temple. The way King Mina brought the history to life made it one of the most memorable experiences of our trip. My husband’s favorite part was learning about the Egyptian gods, and King Mina explained everything in such an engaging and easy-to-understand way.
The Lady Mary cruise boat was beautiful, modern, exceptionally clean, and very comfortable. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. They were always kind, welcoming, attentive, and eager to help with anything we needed, making us feel right at home throughout the cruise.
We also added the Nubian Village excursion, and it was absolutely incredible. I highly recommend including it if you have the opportunity.
If you’re lucky enough to have King Mina as your guide, you’re in for an amazing experience. This cruise exceeded all of our expectations, and we left with unforgettable memories and a much greater appreciation for Egypt, its history, and its people. Thank you, King Mina, and the entire Lady Mary crew, for making this journey so special!
malias945 · jul 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Very nice experience!
I really enjoyed the trip! It was very well organized and Carlos, our guide, was excellent. He knew a lot about the history and knew how to transmit his knowledge, he was passionate about it and he was very clear and transparent from the beginning regarding tips, visits, etc. I highly recommend it!
galap435 · jul 2026 · via Tripadvisor
King Minah
Cruise was delightful, tours were superb. King Minah our tour guide was the best and very knowledgeable and understanding to our needs and wants. I would highly recommend booking him next time round.
D3612RSjosr · jul 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Family vacation
Overall the holiday was great. The cruise was sufficient the staff were very polite and efficient. The best part however was the tour guide who we spent the most time with, which was Mina. Mina was very polite and outgoing to which helped make our experience much more enjoyable. He did his utmost to help us whenever we needed it for instance when we tried to book my student tickets online he sat next to me and made sure i did it properly. He also catered to my younger brothers needs who has autism.
486ryleys · jul 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Nile cruise
The Nile cruise was amazing, the actual boat was not as good as we thought, food selection, pool was a little underwhelming.
Admission fees for children with hidden disabilities should be introduced. Some of the temples let our son go in free but others made it difficult and was asked to pay, our guide (king Mina) was absolutely outstanding, went out of his way more than once, fought for our son when we felt mistreated.
He explained temples in great detail, kept us intrigued and engaged on every single tour. Mina gave us the liberty that we needed and more. Without this particular guide ( King Mina) our visit would have been half as good.
jasonlexys · jul 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Pesima experiencia
Muy mala experiencia. El crucero muy bien, de 10. Pero el tour escogido fatal experiencia. Es verdad que te llevan a ver todo lo principal y lo indicado, pero como cualquier otro tour similar. Ahora bien, la diferencia con el resto es el guía, de nombre MINA. Las explicaciones malísimas y cortas, las visitas a los templos muy cortas, nada que ver al tiempo indicado que serían, alguno incluso hora y media menos de lo estipulado al contratar este tour como el templo de EDFU, y olvídate del viaje en carro de caballos, te meten obligado en un autobús. No da tiempo a ver nada con tranquilidad, aparte de que el guía no te explica nada, observas a otros guías con los grupos explicándoles todo en detalle, pero el nuestro prefiere irse a la cafetería a esperarte. Para más inri, incluso el último día el guía indicando que hace calor te da las explicaciones en la furgoneta y ni te acompaña a los templos. Añadir además que te lleva obligado a tiendas de artesanía las cuales no están en el tour, perdiendo tiempo de visita en los templos, sin opción a decir que no, aunque ninguno del grupo quería ir. Luego está el tema del globo aerostático, la empresa lo publica sabiendo que están cancelados durante tres meses por el gobierno de Egipto y te cuesta horrores que te devuelvan el dinero. Gracias a Viator lo hemos conseguido. Así que mejor escoge otro tour o al menos solicita que no te toque el guía que nos tocó a nosotros
EmilioJesus_Y · jul 2026 · via Viator
Review to Carlos guide tour in Luxor
We had the best guide we could have asked for during our two days in Luxor. From the very beginning, he was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about Egypt’s history and culture.
He made every visit fascinating by explaining the historical details in a way that was engaging and easy to understand. His professionalism, patience, and attention to detail made our experience truly special. He was also very organized, making sure everything ran smoothly and comfortably.
What stood out the most was how much he genuinely cared about making our trip memorable. Thanks to him, our time in Luxor was unforgettable, and we learned so much while enjoying every moment.
We highly recommend him to anyone visiting Luxor. If you want an exceptional experience, he is definitely the guide to choose!
sarasJ1781KE · jul 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Top tier
I had 6 different guides for different parts of Egypt and Carlos is definitely the best one I had. So patient and knowledgeable — plus, he’d help you haggle with the merchants if you ask. 100% recommended
B74DYdiegol · jun 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great time
Carlos was absolutely amazing and kind, so accommodating, helps you also negotiate better prices at some of the shops and really immerses you in the history as you view it
marwanmB9101GW · jun 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Mina is awesome! Some more info:
Our guide Mina was excellent — good with time management, keeping the group connected, and making the experience enjoyable overall. He is a very social, friendly, and kind person.
The timeline did feel rushed. Expect wake-up calls as early as 4:00 AM.
Budget accordingly: as of June 2026, admission fees run about 4,900 EGP, plus $10 USD/day for crew tips, plus a separate tip for your guide if desired.
A few annoyances: some stops turned into sales pitches at local shops. On the ship, water is 120 LE per 1.5L bottle, laundry is expensive, and you’ll get approached onboard and pestered to buy massages and souvenirs. The food is okay, but isn’t anything impressive.
Overall it was a great experience, just go in with realistic expectations.
Hayden_H · jun 2026 · via Viator
