MS Tulip - 4* Nile cruiser
Did this trip one way on the MS Tulip after flying in from Cairo. A great way to see the temples. Guide on board. Nightly entertainment. Excellent refurbished, clean boat and cabins. Enthuastic staff and great choice in the dining room at mealtimes. Didn't do the drinks package as didn't think it was worth it. Bought a few alcoholic drinks at the bar but not all big brand spirits. Not sure how much of the envelope of cash was shared between all the staff at the end. Everyone off the boat wanted tips for everything which was a bit of a pain! A great easy/slow way to see the sights and the Nile. Top deck small pool was not heated though and was very cold even in 40 degree outdoor heat. Liked the shaded cabana areas. Boat not full due to lack post covid travellers. I hope things pick up for them.
_carolineascot16 · iul. 2022 · prin Tripadvisor
Perfect. That's all!
Since the beginning Hany was the greatest guide we would wish! Very kind and professional, always on time, with a large knowledge about what he was explaining! The trip was absolutely amazing because he prepared all the details. We really recommend him and also the cruise. We did the trip at the Jaz Crown Jubilee, the staff are also amazing in each detail!!!! We don't have words to express how it was awesome!!!
655keylaw · mai 2022 · prin Tripadvisor
Cruising the nile and visiting the temples
Exploring these temples was an extraordinary experience. But this was made possible because we had an extraordinary guide Hady who is genuinely passionate about his work and puts a ton
of energy into it. If you end up with a bad guy it won’t be the same as you’ll be just walking around staring at a bunch of very old stones with hieroglyphics on it… Cruising was nice and our kids enjoyed it. The vessel is very old and definitely not fancy so don’t aspect anything at all from it ( including the food though it was ok ) but quickly you adjust as the beauty of what you will see makes it all extremely worthy.
Y8997ZOgmGM · apr. 2022 · prin Tripadvisor
Great Nile adventure
My family and I had a great time during this trip. Hany at Imperial office has been very professional and trustworthy before and during our trip, replying promptly to all our enquiries. But the highlight of this holiday was Hady, our guide. We was knowledgeable, engaging, funny and with a real passion for his work, as well as being a caring and very kind human being. If you go for this trip, make sure Hady is your guide
Pachanka69 · apr. 2022 · prin Tripadvisor
Excellent Boat (Le Fayan) and Tour Guide (Hady)
I highly recommend the Le Fayan. The boat was well maintained, staff were extremely pleasant, food was great and the rooms were clean with excellent panoramic windows to enjoy all the Nile has to offer.
The other highlight of our trip was our tour guide, Hady. His excellent knowledge of Egyptian history and local traditions made for a very enjoyable and educational trip. Hady was also available to assist us in all our logistical arrangements throughout the trip which was invaluable. Highly recommend!
danhD5558WH · feb. 2022 · prin Tripadvisor
Great experience all around!
We had a great experience from start to finish. We went as a couple with a a 8y. old child and it was very easy and enjoyable. Communication with the tour operator and guide was super quick and straitforward. We picked the boat Le Fayan and really loved it: great food, very comfortable cabins, and amazing staff. The tours were very well timed and organized, with still plenty of time to relax in between the visits to these amazing sites. One of the highlights of our trip was our tour guide Hady who contributed immensely to our flawless experience: very knowledgeable about everything Egyptian - ancient and modern - super nice, and fun. He organised everything for us, including pick ups and drivers to/from hotels, and made everything super easy for us. Highly recommend!
Stay450916 · feb. 2022 · prin Tripadvisor
Good
Experience on the boat was great. Great food. Friendly environment. Tours where great in Luxor Temple and Karnak. Some other tours in Komombo and Edfu were a bit less. harder tk understand guides. Sometimes could feel rushed and some individual decision making seemed harder. I personally prefer a bit more freedom. Nonetheless I enjoyed the peaceful sundeck and made a good friend.
WouterD830 · feb. 2022 · prin Tripadvisor
Hady, highlight of the trip
What a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this trip. Hanny thé tour operator manager is always available to solve some eventual problems during the trip. Each time I had to complain about something HAny answered very quickly and did the best he could to solve my matter. He has also been very available before the trip regarding some questions about my journey. As a conclusion a very professional manager.
However I would rather recommend going for the 3 night Nile cruise and do west and east bank of Luxor the first day. Unfortunately the boat draws alongside far from Luxor city center and is adjacent to many other boats. Thus there is no point of staying 1 night in Luxor much better to arrive the day where the boat starts sailing towards Edfu.
The highlight of my trip was the encounter with an incredibly professional and friendly guide, Hady. He has been taking care of my well-being during the whole trip even when his guided tour had ended. His knowledge about the Egyptian history is fascinating every possible questions has an answer with Hady. His flexibility to my wishes regarding some visits, interests, … has also amazed me. He also helped me sparing some money by not paying some entrance fees for some sites which he considered less interesting and thus gave the explanations from the outside of the historical site. I knew I could count on him every moment of the trip! I also had some bad experiences with some other guide in Kom ombo and from that point you do realize how much a guide does influence your wellbeing during a journey abroad. As a conclusion If I could rate Hady he would get a 20/20 with no single doubt. I highly recommend you to insist having Hady as a guide during your Trip with Imperial Egypt Tours.
diegov719 · feb. 2022 · prin Tripadvisor
Great
We spent 4 nights on the Monica cruise from Luxor to Aswan. All in all, great experience, friendly staff and a great way too see Egypt. (Just note that when the cruise says drinks not included , that also means water not included. 😉). For us, the highlight of the trip was our amazing guide, Mostafa Molattam. Mostafa is everything you could want in a guide- full of knowledge, positive, reliable and overall really great company. For those that aren't used to travelling with a guide, I would say that in Egypt, I really could not imagine not having a guide because at the end of the day, it really does make the experience 👌👌
34lilyd · dec. 2021 · prin Tripadvisor
Imperial + Hady = Great
Hady was our tour guide - you couldn't ask for a more helpful or professional guide!
Amazing experience overall. Imperial are a great travel agent. I tried to book a cruise through a couple of different operators but they were really vague on itinerary and very pushy on prices. Imperial were completely different - Hany responded immediately on WhatsApp at 11pm and by 12pm we had a full fledged itinerary to match the extras we wanted and our travel arrangements, all at a great price.
You can upgrade your boat for about 125 dollars, and it was worth every penny. On Le Fayan we had stunning rooms with panoramic windows, and Michelin level food every night.
Seafrea · oct. 2021 · prin Tripadvisor
