Day trip to Luxor
A trip to Egypt wouldn’t be complete without a day trip, at least, to Luxor. The transportation from our hotel to the Cairo airport and back could have been better but it didn’t deter from the trip. Once arriving in Luxor everything was flawless. Remon was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and made sure we had enough free time while also keeping us on schedule. I would recommend this tour.
George_J · aug 2026 · via Viator
Educational and enjoyable!
Our guide Remon was so knowledgeable and spoke clearly and loudly. He made Luxor so easy to understand!
margoj944 · aug 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Expected more value for the money
Let me start with what worked well on our one-day visit to Luxor. The guide (Maichael) was very friendly and engaging -- imparted knowledge and interesting insights into the history and culture, as one would expect. The driver was punctual with all pick-ups, transported us safely and comfortably throughout the day. Each of them warranted 5 stars apiece. We would have no hesitation working with them again, in other words. Now, for what should have -- and could have -- gone much better:
We purchased a one-day, all-inclusive tour for nearly $600 per person. And yet, we only had one bottle of water provided per person for the entire day in 45+ C heat. There are also the extra costs: Valley of the Kings should not be missed, but it is disappointing to learn, only upon arrival, that to visit any of the really popular tombs (Tutankhamen, Seti I), then one must pay extra. The same goes for lunch, which is included for the price option we paid. Only during the tour itself were we informed that, if we wanted to go to a sit-down restaurant/cafe, then it would be extra -- otherwise it would have to be takeaway (again, draw your attention to the 45+ C heat). We ended up eating lunch in the car on the way which was very uncomfortable and unnecessary for the price we paid.
Another disappointing surprise is that the tour wrapped up at 4pm (our flight coming in was delayed by one hour, otherwise the tour would have been finished at 3pm, providing for even more time we would have to fill ourselves). Our flight back was not until after 9:00 pm; so we were caught of guard when we were asked where to drop us of at 4pm. For example, at minimum cost, the tour could have handed us off to a boat operator to go out on the Nile River for a couple of hours. Five hours of sitting around trying to figure out what to do when we purchased an all-day, all-inclusive package was disappointing. This is the responsibility of the tour operator/organizer to plan the day in a way that is productive for the money paid. This brings us to the next and last point that was raised by at other reviewers: the organizer's communication style is extremely pushy and aggressive, even by the standards we experienced with other operators in Egypt. Hesham Egypt Tours would be better served by focusing on delivering a higher-quality experience to the customers they have already booked rather than constantly trying to sell additional tours. Too often, the emphasis on generating more business comes at the expense of the quality and value of the tours already being provided, leaving customers feeling that they did not receive good value for the money they paid.
In conclusion, Luxor's magnificent sites are not to be missed if one can fit it into their visit to Egypt. We will never forget the sense of awe and wonder we experienced, and we are grateful for the good efforts of both the guide and driver. We strongly suggest the operator focus on providing clear information at the outset, so that expectations are met and disappointing surprises are avoided -- precisely because they can be avoided.
jamestD8376RS · aug 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Expected more value for the money
Let me start with what worked well on our one-day visit to Luxor. The guide (Maichael) was very friendly and engaging -- imparted knowledge and interesting insights into the history and culture, as one would expect. The driver was punctual with all pick-ups, transported us safely and comfortably throughout the day. Each of them warranted 5 stars apiece. We would have no hesitation working with them again, in other words. Now, for what should have -- and could have -- gone much better:
We purchased a one-day, all-inclusive tour for nearly $600 per person. And yet, we only had one bottle of water provided per person for the entire day in 45+ C heat. There are also the extra costs: Valley of the Kings should not be missed, but it is disappointing to learn, only upon arrival, that to visit any of the really popular tombs (Tutankhamen, Seti I), then one must pay extra. The same goes for lunch, which is included for the price option we paid. Only during the tour itself were we informed that, if we wanted to go to a sit-down restaurant/cafe, then it would be extra -- otherwise it would have to be takeaway (again, draw your attention to the 45+ C heat). We ended up eating lunch in the car on the way which was very uncomfortable and unnecessary for the price we paid.
Another disappointing surprise is that the tour wrapped up at 4pm (our flight coming in was delayed by one hour, otherwise the tour would have been finished at 3pm, providing for even more time we would have to fill ourselves). Our flight back was not until after 9:00 pm; so we were caught of guard when we were asked where to drop us of at 4pm. For example, at minimum cost, the tour could have handed us off to a boat operator to go out on the Nile River for a couple of hours. Five hours of sitting around trying to figure out what to do when we purchased an all-day, all-inclusive package was disappointing. This is the responsibility of the tour operator/organizer to plan the day in a way that is productive for the money paid. This brings us to the next and last point that was raised by at other reviewers: the organizer's communication style is extremely pushy and aggressive, even by the standards we experienced with other operators in Egypt. Hesham Egypt Tours would be better served by focusing on delivering a higher-quality experience to the customers they have already booked rather than constantly trying to sell additional tours. Too often, the emphasis on generating more business comes at the expense of the quality and value of the tours already being provided, leaving customers feeling that they did not receive good value for the money they paid.
In conclusion, Luxor's magnificent sites are not to be missed if one can fit it into their visit to Egypt. We will never forget the sense of awe and wonder we experienced, and we are grateful for the good efforts of both the guide and driver. We strongly suggest the operator focus on providing clear information at the outset, so that expectations are met and disappointing surprises are avoided -- precisely because they can be avoided.
Victoria_T · aug 2026 · via Viator
Days well spent
Maret was a great guide with very in depth knowledge of ancient Egyptian culture and all there is to see and do in Luxor, I spent two days with her and she made sure everything was exactly how I wanted
Private pickup and taxi to and from airport and hotel every day!
Great value!
915ryleys · aug 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A must see trip to Luxor
A worth while trip to see the highlights of Luxor with a professional and knowledgeable guide. We were taken care of end to end. Highly recommend to go with this company.
169janicer · jun 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Onze dag in Luxor
Onze gids was aardig, spraakzaam, deskundig en zeer gemakkelijk om mee om te gaan. Het was een zeer warme dag en hij was geduldig met ons en deed alles wat hij kon om ons comfortabel te maken.
Israel N · mei 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Vertaald
Een onvergetelijke en niet te missen dagtocht.
We hadden echt een geweldige tijd op deze reis. Alles verliep soepel en super efficiënt, ook al was het een hele lange dag! Alle sites die we bezochten waren geweldig - vooral Karnak Tempel en de Vallei der Koningen. Onze gids, Dina, was uitzonderlijk - deskundig, informatief, behulpzaam en zeer aangenaam. Onvergetelijk!
Neil_W · mei 2026 · via Viator · Vertaald
Dina, onze gids, is de...
Dina, onze gids, is het echte juweel van Egypte! Luxor is echt het hoogtepunt van mijn man en ik reis naar Egypte. Dina heeft een grote energie en passie van de geschiedenis hier - en ik waardeerde echt alle informatie en vrije tijd bij de bezienswaardigheden die ze verstrekt! Ze was bereid met tickets en was ook zo vriendelijk om me schaduw te lenen met haar paraplu! Terwijl de dag is druk en warm, elke seconde en dollar besteed was meer dan de moeite waard! Ik voelde me veilig en had een geweldige tijd! Als ik ooit terug ben in Egypte zou ik deze tour zeker nog een keer doen, het was soepel, mooi, leerzaam en absoluut onvergetelijk! Ik hield van Dina en ik hield van Luxor! Ik kan geen betere rating geven dan 5 sterren maar als ik kon zou ik het doen! Onze chauffeurs waren ook snel schoon en soepel.
brinley_W · mei 2026 · via Viator · Vertaald
Een schitterende dagtocht
Dit was een onvergetelijke dag! We hebben alle belangrijke bezienswaardigheden in Luxor gezien, waarvan de meest spectaculaire de Tempel van Karnak was. Onze gids, Dina, was zeer deskundig en uiterst aangenaam en maakte onze dag onvergetelijk. Alles verliep vlot en tijdig. Zeer aan te bevelen. Dank je wel!
Neil W · mei 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Vertaald