My experience with Travel Egypt tour was TERRIBLE, NOT RECOMENDED!!
My experience was terrible. I booked this tour well in advance, and they canceled the cruise the day before!!! Their explanation (Timour was the guy who contacted me) was that there were too many people in Egypt and they weren’t sure the Nile cruise would be able to depart. Obviously, I asked what the solution was, since that was my only plan for sure and I didn’t have any other options!!! Then they told me they’d guarantee the tour will depart, but they practically forced me to pay them directly instead of through Viator because it was already more expensive on Viator for making the reservation on the same day. Even though I paid them directly, they raised the price I had already paid when I made my advance reservation.
On top of that, they make us change the boat or ship the very next day. (what of course was a bother.
It was a terrible experience—zero professionalism and zero commitment with Travel Egypt
DO NOT BOOK WITH THEM !!!
Connector67057158752 · mrt 2026 · via Tripadvisor
In the last minute the...
In the last minute the change us cruise ship telling us that we got a free upgrade which we didn't cause the room was a huge degrade and not what we chose to pay or stay in even for a night the second day they changed us but it already defected on our vacation...the trip in other wards was okay.
EVA_D · mrt 2026 · via Viator
Good experience with nevertheless some negative points
The experience and organisation was good in overall. We have been able to see every single monument mentioned, we did the hot air balloon and the cruise was quite ok.
On the negative side, I have to mentioned that they tell that is no hidden costs, but for instance they asked to pay on board 10 euros per day per person for wifi.
In addition, the organisation by the hot air balloon was chaotic, we waited 1 hour 30 minutes to fly and we were almost the last to depart (we were almost not able to go on balloon).
Finally, the price asked was way more than the one proposed to other tourists. Just for you to know that some tourists have been able to book the trip with hot air balloon for around 320 euros (more or less 380 dollars) for 4 days, but they asked for us 550 dollars for the trip.
At least the organisers were very available and ready to help for any issue. So overall I recommend the trip with some precautions or subject to negotiation on the points mentioned above.
j_r_meg62 · mrt 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Nice ship, but exhausting organization
People who're looking for the honest German reviews - Here it is ;)
I don't think I've ever come back so exhausted from a trip, like this cruise. We did think it was gonna be somewhat relaxing to travel by boat, but the truth is, it is way too much programm in too little time. And thus, if it's not perfectly organized, it's exhausting to a point where you don't care about the sights anymore.
Couple of tips ahead, if you're planning to do this:
- Skip Abu Simbel or do it before/after the cruise, the 4 days are packed enough
- if you can book your whole Egypt trip with a huge professional company like Tui or so - I usually never do that, but apparently in Egypt traveling by yourself is about as difficult as in India (I've lived there, I know what I'm taking about)
- Book a tour with a guide on board
I'll just describe our experience and you can decide for yourself, if you want to do this:
Day 1:
Pickup at the train station worked well. Instead of being brought to the ship as it was planned we went straight to temple of Philea to do the sightseeing. Nice and competent driver and guide. We were told the dam is already closed (on the internet it said it would still be open), but we didn't care too much about the dam. Now several hours later we checked in as the last people on the boat, which meant we got the worst room - directly above the maschine room. It is insanely loud, I could still hear the noise despite ear plugs and noise cancelling earphones. Since we were the last ones to check in and the ship was fully booked there was no possibility to switch rooms and the tour company did nothing about the noise issue either (not even a little gesture from the boat or something). In the evening arguing with the tour company about when to get up. It said in the itenerary to get up at 16:30 - I assumed that meant 6:30 and learned then, it meant 4:30. But we were picked up even earlier, despite our protests.
Day 2:
Getting up at 3 a.m. in order to be picked up at 3:15 am. Bus picked us up and then some other tour guest and after about 15 minutes drive we waited for 20-30 minutes in the tiny little bus for the driver to buy water and some cookies for us, despite us having gotten meal packages from the boat. 4,5h drive to Abu Simbel - the driver easily could've won an award in slowliness - I am not exaggerating when I'm saying that every single vehicle - bus, lorry, moped, you name it - passed us by because the driver drove about 50-60 km/h. Another useless break about 10 minutes before Abu simbel in some dirty place, trash lying everywhere, where we all only got out of the bus in order to stretch out. The mini bus was neither comfortable nor did it have AC, as it says in the itinerary. I'm not tall, about 1,68 (5ft6) and I could not sit normally in the seat cause my knees were pressing in the seat before me. Thankfully the bus wasn't completly full.
We got out at Abu simbel, despite the plan no guide there, so we walked around. No time to return, we texted the tour guide, no answer for over an hour. Abu simbel is not big, one hour there is more than enough. We were running around trying to find the driver, then we were told we would go back at 10:00 a.m. and were on time, while the rest of the group was told 10:30 am. Almost 5 hour drive back and it would've been longer if I hadn't intervened at some point. Came back to the boat at shortly before 3 pm, so we're on the road for almost 12 hours. At our table was a couple that left at 6 am and came back 10 minutes after us - this way we knew, you can do the trip in three hours less.
Edfu temple at night - we almost missed the entry because the boats were late, guide was good, but we were told to wait inside the boat which makes no sense, when the entire boat tries to get off quickly in order to still see the temple. Went to bed at like 10 (straight after dinner).
Day 3: Got up at 5:00 am in order to be picked up at 5:15 am, pickup was 15 minutes late. We got stuffed in a carriage and drove to Horus temple. There we waited in a huge queue in the cold and dark until the gates opened and even after the gates had opened for more than one hour, until our guide and the rest of the group appeared. I'm assuming that the rest of the group was simply picked up much later. We then had to rush through a super crowed Horus temple in about 30 minutes, in order to make it back in time for the boat. On the way back our carriage was nowhere to be found and we had to squish in with another couple (poor horses).
We then had breakfast and chilled on the boat. Arrived in Luxor just in time (very close call) to see Luxor temple at night, excellent driver and guide there. The guide also waited for one hour in the parking lot for us. Luxor temple at night is really marvelous.
Day 4: My friend left early morning so I did a day tour by myself with the driver and guide. The guide didn't enter in the sights with me, except at Karnak and there she maybe came with me for 20 minutes tops. But they did arrange for the driver to hold my luggage and pick me up to go to the bus stop.
I definitely would not do this tour again. Why three stars you're asking?
1 - excellent boat, spacious rooms, clean, very comfy (apart from the noise), good food, good service
2 - it IS a nice trip, beautiful nature, amazing temples
3 - Some of the tour was good, especially the guides in Horus and Luxor temple.
Hope this helps you.
Theresa_H · feb 2026 · via Viator
とても素敵なナイル川クルーズを経験できました。...
とても素敵なナイル川クルーズを経験できました。
2件も突然キャンセルされたところでこちらのナイル川クルーズを私は予約したところ、すぐにWhatsAppでご連絡があり、とても安心できました。どんなお問合せをしても、ほぼすぐにお返事がありました。
どうやら火曜出発のナイル川クルーズは催行されていないことが後から分かったのですが、我々のためにアレンジしていただけたのではないかと思います。
2泊目からの船もランクアップしていただき、とても快適にクルーズを満喫することができました。同じグループのいろいろな国の方々ともとても仲良くなれ(当方ほとんど英語はできませんが)、すごく楽しい旅になりました。
次の予定の連絡が遅いこともありましたが、安心してください。ちゃんと連絡はあります。そしてきちんと時間通りにガイドさんが船まで迎えに来てくださいます。
訪れる遺跡によって毎回ガイドさんは変わりますが、どのガイドさんも素敵な方でした。チップはその都度お渡ししました。
心配していた気球にも乗れ、馬車にも乗ったり、説明に書いてあることは全てきちんと遂行されました。
こちらのツアーは信用できると思います。
自分が予約した時にあまり情報がなく不安だったので、この情報が少しでもお役に立てると幸いです。
Anonymous · jan 2026 · via Viator
Our first time Nile river cruise experience😊
It’s our first time to visit Egypt and really enjoyed so much!!
The cruise is gorgeous and feel so good to be on deck seeing the Nile river. Every temple is unique and has a history and we learned so much from our guide. Demiana and Rita are sooo nice and had a lot of knowledge.
The only we regret is the cancellation of the balloon… (it’s because of the weather so nothing we can do.)
So we would like to come back here again😊
Sunshine65963208656 · dec 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Incredible sights and tour guide
Nervien was incredibly informative and insightful. She made our day extremely memorable with her knowledge, wisdom and kindness. Couldn’t recommend Nervien or this tour enough, the sights and her professionalism were amazing!
Passenger491592 · jun 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Do this tour!!!
Nervien was a fantastic tour guide. Her knowledge was incredible and she was able to answer any questions I had. The tour was fun, exciting and very enjoyable. Highly recommend
Jaeden G · jun 2025 · via Tripadvisor
놀라운 싱글룸 체험
제가 탔던 Queen Isis호는 낡고 작은 배였지만 저한테는 무척 즐겁고 행복한 경험이었습니다. 음식이 맛있어서 맨날 과식했어요. 아스완 가이드와 룩소르 가이드 Nervien이 시작과 끝을 잘 만들어 줬어요. 무엇보다 싱글룸이 있었고 싱글룸 위치가 너무나 감동적이었어요. 매우 작지만 맨 앞에 발코니가 있는 방이라 행복한 시간을 보냈습니다.
vietogisa · mrt 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Sehr schöne Kreuzfahrt mit ein paar wenigen Anmerkungen
Zum Zeitpunkt unsere Buchung hatte dieses Angebot lediglich 5 Bewertungen, daher waren wir zunächst sehr skeptisch. Allerdings hatten wir die gleiche Kreuzfahrt zufor bereits bei zwei anderen Anbietern gebucht. Diese wurden allerdings teilweise wenige Tage vor unserer Reise gecancelt, mit der Begründung dass die Abfahrt verschoben wurde und wir entweder einen Tag früher oder später als geplant ablegen könnten. Da wir aber unsere Flüge, Hotels etc. bereits gebucht hatten war das für uns keine Option. Dieser Anbieter hat uns allerdings dann versichert, dass sie an unserem gewünschten Reisedatum starten und dies war auch der Fall. Allerdings empfiehlt es sich sicherlich egal bei welcher Tour vorher Kontakt zum Anbieter aufzunehmen um genau das zu klären (die üblichen Abfahrtstage sind anscheinend eher Montag, Mittwoch und Freitag).
Alles in allem ist dies eine sehr schöne und interessante Kreuzfahrt.
Das Schiff und die Crew hat all unsere Erwartungen übertroffen. Wir haben diese Kreuzfahrt hauptsächlich gebucht um möglichst viele Sehenswürdigkeiten anzuschauen und viel über die Geschichte des Landes zu lernen. Das Schiff war für uns daher eigentlich eher ein Mittel zum Zweck und wir hatten nicht viele Erwartungen an das Zimmer, Sauberkeit etc. Man muss aber wirklich sagen dass alles für uns sehr zufriedenstellend war und wir hatten wirklich eine schöne Zeit. Die Zimmer sind angenehm groß und werden täglich gereinigt. Die Crew ist immer freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Essen hat für eine Kreuzfahrt definitiv auch unsere Erwartungen übertroffen und es gab viel Variation (wir waren zunächst erst zögerlich bezüglich der Salatbar, nach einem Tag und dem beobachten anderer Gäste haben wir uns dann aber getraut und hatten wirklich keinerlei Probleme, sogar bei einem sonst sehr sensiblen Magen). Auch für Vegetarier gab es ausreichend Optionen und insbesondere das Orientalische Abendessen war für uns ein absolutes Highlight. Bezüglich Getränken haben wir bei anderen Kreuzfahrten gelesen, dass diese sehr teuer sind, dies war bei uns aber nicht der Fall. Eine Cola Dose kostet Beispielsweise ca. 1,50€. Lediglich Alkohol orientiert sich eher an europäischen Preisen mit ca. 4€ pro Bier.
Für die Besichtigungen der Sehenswürdigkeiten hatten wir jederzeit Kontakt zu unserer Tour Organisatorin enjy. Mit ihr hatten wir dauerhaft Kontakt per WhatsApp und sie organisierte für uns die jeweiligen Touren mit Transfer und allem was dazugehört. Sie war durchgehend bemüht uns eine schöne Zeit zu gestalten und war immer für Fragen offen. Für die Touren selbst hatten wir dann immer lokale Guides an den jeweiligen Orten. Diese waren stets gut informiert und konnten auch all unsere Fragen beantworten. Hierbei haben uns einige Touren besser gefallen als andere, was aber sehr subjektiv ist. Beispielsweise sprachen manche Guides besseres Englisch als andere. Außerdem haben manche uns auch geholfen, was die üblichen Mengen an Trinkgeld sind. Diese werdet ihr in Ägypten nämlich sehr oft geben, da die Tour Guides, Fahrer etc. darauf angewiesen sind. Daher ist es gut zu wissen, um nicht zu viel zu geben, da sonst der Urlaub schnell teurer wird als gedacht. Insgesamt schaut man sich sehr viel an, was zwar interessant ist, aber oft hat man dadurch nur 1-2 Stunden pro Tempelanlage. Für die wichtigsten Informationen und ein paar Bilder reicht das sicherlich aus, wer sich aber gerne viel Zeit nimmt um sich Dinge anzuschauen ist bei egal welcher Nil Kreuzfahrt vermutlich falsch.
Eine kleine Anmerkung haben wir dennoch! Der Zeitplan welcher hier auf Viator angegeben ist stimmt leider nicht ganz mit der Realität überein. Beispielsweise gaben wir bei der Buchung an, dass wir um 10 Uhr morgens abgeholt werden möchten um noch in Ruhe zu frühstücken. Allerdings wurde uns dann ein Tag vor Abfahrt geraten um 8 Uhr zu starten, da man sonst nicht genug Zeit für alle Sehenswürdigkeiten hat. Es hätte zwar trotzdem die Möglichkeit gegeben um 10 Uhr zu starten, aber hier wäre bei der Buchung vielleicht ein Hinweis angebracht, dass man bei einer späteren Abfahrtszeit weniger Zeit für die Sehenswürdigkeiten hat, da wir aufgrund der Beschreibung hier davon ausgegangen sind dass wir diese erst nach dem Mittagessen an Board besichtigen. Außerdem stand in der Beschreibung, dass wir an Tag 3 den Luxor Tempel besichtigen werden. Allerdings erfuhren wir dann erst auf Nachfrage von unserer Organisatorin, dass wir diesen erst am 4. Tag besichtigen. Auch die Abfahrtszeiten am Morgen wichen teilweise von der Online Beschreibung ab. Hier wäre vielleicht ein tatsächlicher Ablaufplan zu Beginn der Reise von Vorteil gewesen.
Michael G · mrt 2025 · via Tripadvisor
