Nile Cruise Dream 4 Days Aswan To Luxor & Abu Simbel. Air Balloon

It was great experience with our guide Mina. The food on boat was great as well and the only crazy thing was asking 40 dollars per person for cruise staff in advance. Thety justify that as"thats how they do here on ship". Thats insane cuz people should give tip depending of experience. So they kind of forcing guests to pay the tip per day per person. Its classic fraud where u cant choose to not pay or pay less but of coure u can pay more if u want. INSANE and we accepting this.

King Mina (guide's name) is helpful. We have happy time with family. They made brief celebration for my son's birthday during dinner on the boat.

We enjoyed a lot… everything was explained earlier and we were given great advice about local things from the guide . The staff at the cruise boat was very helpful and pleasant .

An excellent experience with a knowledgeable and friendly guide Mr Khaled. We had a great group. A lifelong experience

Great experience. Guide was really friendly and helpful.

King Mina is the best guide!!! Very good experience with a lot of explanations. The boat was very clean and very good service! Food was different everyday and tasty! 👑 King Mina 👑 the best guide!!!

A really memorable Nile Cruise experience We had such a lovely time on our Nile Cruise. Everything was much better than we expected — the boat was clean, comfortable and the whole experience felt very well organised. For me, the highlight was definitely our guide Khaled. He was such a genuinely nice person. From the beginning, he was warm, patient and always checking that we were comfortable. He explained the history of each place really well, but never made it feel like we were just listening to a long lecture. He made the stories interesting and was always happy to answer our random questions! We also really appreciated how he planned the sightseeing. There were so many cruise groups and crowds at the temples, but Khaled knew exactly how to manage the timings. Quite a few times, we arrived when the sites were much quieter, which meant we could actually enjoy the places instead of just following a crowd. It also gave us some great opportunities to take photos without hundreds of people around us. Another thing I really liked was that he didn’t constantly rush us. He gave us plenty of time to look around on our own, take pictures and just enjoy being there. That made the whole experience feel much more relaxed. By the end of the cruise, Khaled honestly felt less like just a tour guide and more like someone we were genuinely happy to have met during our Egypt trip. 😊 The cruise itself was great, but having Khaled as our guide really made it special. We came away with some amazing memories and would definitely recommend the experience to anyone planning a Nile Cruise. Thank you, Khaled, for making our trip so enjoyable! ❤️🇪🇬

Excellent Nile Cruise experience – and Khaled was amazing! We booked our Nile Cruise through Viator and honestly had a really great experience. The cruise itself was excellent — the boat was clean, comfortable and very well maintained. Everything was quite well organised, and we really enjoyed the overall experience. A special mention to our guide Khaled, who honestly made the trip even better. He was such a sweet, kind and patient person and was always making sure we were comfortable. His English was excellent, and he explained the history and details of all the places we visited in a way that was easy to understand and actually interesting. One thing we really appreciated was how well he managed the timings. There were so many cruise boats and huge crowds at the sites, but Khaled planned our visits very smartly and often managed to get us there when the sites were much less crowded. This made a HUGE difference. We could actually enjoy the temples, take pictures and look around without feeling like we were being pushed along with a huge crowd. He also gave us a good amount of free time at the sites to explore on our own, which we really liked. We never felt like we were constantly being rushed. He was there whenever we needed him but also gave us the freedom to explore ourselves. Overall, the cruise was comfortable, the sightseeing was well managed and the guide was excellent. Khaled definitely deserves a special shout-out — his knowledge, patience, friendliness and especially his way of managing the crowds and timings really made our experience memorable. We were initially a little unsure about booking the cruise through Viator, but everything turned out really well and we were very happy with our experience. Would definitely recommend this Nile Cruise, and if you get Khaled as your guide, you’re in very good hands! 😊 10/10 from us!

Khaled made our Nile cruise an absolute dream! From day one, his attention to detail was unmatched. What touched us the most was how amazing he was with our 2-year-old daughter, he was constantly checking in on her and making sure our family had everything we needed to feel comfortable. As a guide, he is brilliant. He expertly scheduled our excursions so we always missed the heavy tourist crowds and beat the intense afternoon sun. Combined with a wonderful group of fellow travelers, the vibes throughout the trip were unbeatable. It was genuinely a trip of a lifetime, and we couldn't be more grateful to Khaled for making it so seamless and unforgettable!

Our Nile cruise on the Semiramis II was absolutely fantastic. The ship offered a wonderful experience, with a relaxing atmosphere and stunning views throughout the entire journey.The entire onboard staff was incredibly attentive and polite. They went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and handled every detail with genuine hospitality.The absolute highlight of our trip was our tour guide,King Mina. He is highly knowledgeable about ancient Egyptian history, making every temple visit engaging, clear, and fascinating. Beyond his exceptional guiding skills, Mina was a lifesaver when our flight was canceled and we were delayed. He provided incredible support, helped us manage the situation, and ensured our trip stayed right on track.I highly recommend the Semiramis II, and especially the top-notch service from Mina!

Definitely not 5 star! Lots of hidden charges! I cant believe not even service water during meals. No hot air balloon as advertised even if they know already that it’s suspended starting June. Poor communication prior to cruise. Only knew about the details of the boat less than 24hrs prior to cruising. Far from 5 star service and interiors. Very limited food options. Mina the tour guide, however, is great and helpful!

Wonderful Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Everything ran on time and the views were amazing. Big thanks to King Mina for making the history easy to follow and interesting!

Great expérience! Mina was a fantastic guide and patiently answered all our questions!

Absolutely worth it! It includes all the highlights and and our guide Mina was great as well, told us so much and made us have an enjoyable time. This is one of the cruises that's also affordable for a solo traveller.

Amazing experience with our guide King Mina for this 4 day Nile cruise. We had fun seeing 4000 year old temples along the banks of the River Nile. Mina curated the trip such that we would see the places before it got crowded, buy from markets which sells authentic products at reasonable price. Overall a solid experience for us.

The trip was absolutely wonderful, and I encourage everyone to visit Pharaonic Egypt, making sure their trip includes a Nile cruise, as it's the best way to learn about Egypt's

The plan included the visit to all of the important temples. Our guide king Mina supported us continuously with student tickets, different requests among other

The communication with the operator was my biggest problem. Before the trip, I communicated with the trip operator via e-mail through Viator. I did not have WhatsApp on my phone and I was unable to created an user ID in Egypt because I was using an egyptian SIM card. I had to rely on my fellow travlers to communicate with the operator. The phone number listed on the ticket cannot be reached via phone calls. My suggestion is for you to clearify how the travlers should communitade with the operator in Egypt and which APPS to use BEFORE the trip starts.

Great experience and well organised Safe for solo travellers- involved in a nice group who you do tours with - about 15 people King Mina - incredible tour guide :) super well organised, friendly and extremely knowledgeable! Great experience with him - really made it an unforgettable experience The boat - Nile Jewel , was old but clean and well kept , food wasn’t the best WiFi also doesn’t work well. But great staff. But all in all a very cool experience :)

The ship was a low-average one with decent facilities that get the job done for the purpose of exploring upper Egypt in a cruise. Our guide Talaal was an amazing guy, knowledgeable about Egyptian history and always reachable for a conversation or clarifying doubts about the itinerary. I recommend him 100%. The group of people I shared with was the most amazing one I could have wished for, that was a great plus to the trip and a reason to get this package. You're mostly overpaying in some things but the worst was the Karnak Temple's lights show that is a dated show for which the guide charged 50 USD and is probably worth 10 USD. Totally skippable that one.

Mina was very friendly helpful and resourceful. Since the beginning of our trip we felt very well taken care off. His guidance and energy was contagious as he shared the most important histories about the ancient egyptians culture and temples. He is very knowledgeable about egypcian traditions and culture. He created such and amazing experiences we could never forget. First time sailing through the nile river but I definitely recommend the cruise, the staff vas very knowledgeable and friendly. The only thing I dislike is the air pollution from the line of other cruises and the rush sometimes to stick to the busy agenda. If you want to enjoy and visit some of the most enjoyable places on earth, look no further and immerse yourself in this amazing experience.

Excellent tour experience with tour guide Mina! Very knowledgeable and accommodating! Would tour again with this agency!

Great experience! From the cruise staff to the drivers, all great treatment. I did this same cruise a few months ago with a friend and this time around the guide made the experience way superior. Mina has been the best guide in our trip all around Egypt. Great sense of humor together with interesting and simplified explanations of the temples and mythology. We had long days but they were very fun and light with him. I could do this cruise again a third time for sure. ♥️

缺点： 1. 我入住的是Nile Jewel游船，船上的员工在没有经过我同意的情况下随意用卡刷开我的房门，幸好当时我在房间内并且用安全链锁住了门，不然后果不堪设想。更糟糕的是，当我把这个情况告诉经理之后，第二天依然发生了同样的事情…… 2. 在我登船对小费，房间安排有一些疑问并询问travel agency之后，向导知道了这件事，他说我在投诉他，并让我当天就打包行李离开游船。暂不说我没有进行投诉，就算我进行了投诉，为何他可以让我离开船？我已经付了全款啊！虽然这件事最后得到了解决，但是我依然认为我的人身安全受到了威胁。我也不明白这是向导的个人行为还是travel gency授权的行为。 优点： 1. 向导说自己有15年的导游经验，所以对景点的讲解还算游刃有余，不清楚的地方也会多解释几次。 2. 船上餐厅的员工都很热情，菜品也比较丰富。 Disadvantages: 1. I stayed on the Nile Jewel cruise, and the staff entered my room using their key card without my permission. Fortunately, I was inside the room at the time and had secured the safety chain; otherwise, the consequences could have been unimaginable. What made it worse is that even after I reported this to the manager, the same incident happened again the next day. 2. When I boarded the cruise, I had some questions regarding tips and my room assignment and raised them with the travel agency. After the guide learned about this, he accused me of “complaining about him” and told me to pack my bags and leave the cruise that very day. Regardless of the fact that I never filed a complaint, even if I had, how could he have the authority to remove me from the cruise when I had already paid in full? Although the issue was eventually resolved, I still believe my personal safety was threatened. I also do not understand whether this was the guide’s personal behavior or something authorized by the travel agency. Advantages: 1. The guide claimed to have 15 years of experience, so his explanations at the attractions were relatively thorough. For unclear points, he was willing to provide additional details. 2. The restaurant staff on the cruise were very friendly, and the food selection was quite good.

My father, brother and myself booked a Nile cruise. We spcifically booked separately, paid with different credit cards, requested single rooms. We get all the way to Aswan to find they collected our three separate reservations and put us in one room. While they refunded us after screwing us, we were stuck in Aswan without a cruise and had to find something last minute. Avoid this agency.

We reached out to viator to book a cruise from Aswan to Luxor for 3 nights and 4 days for a group of 7 people including children. We made our expectation very clear to the viator agent. We asked for a luxury cruise including the hot air balloon ride. When the agent promised a good deal for a luxury cruise including the hot air balloon ride, we asked for more details about the name of the ship, the type of rooms etc. However, these requests went in vain as we were told that the ship and rooms will be allotted only post payment. Since we didn’t have time on our hands, we paid upfront and finalised the cruise. We were met with a not-so-pleasant surprise when we embarked on our cruise. The ship looked old and run down. To our respite, the common areas such as the lounge and the deck were well maintained but the rooms were far from luxurious. One of our rooms had a dank gassy smell to it, and the bathrooms were a nightmare with water coagulating every now and then. On enquiry with the ship management, we were told that the ship is almost 30 years old and is due for renovation. When we were just reconciling with the reality of our stay for the next 3 days, the guide that was allocated through the local agency for us started fabricating stories of hot air balloon rides being canceled in the hope of swindling 40 dollars per person from each of us. We were outraged and we refused to pay anything extra because we were promised at the time of the booking that the hot air balloon ride is part of our cruise package without any additional costs. Thankfully Viator was helpful in this regard and they promptly contacted the local travel agency to ensure that we didn’t have to pay anything extra for the hot air balloon rides. All in all, Viator has been helpful but they should have better control over the local agencies that they tie up with in Egypt to ensure that tourists get what they pay for and they don’t fall trap to swindlers.

We booked the 4 day/3 nights nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Talaat, our tour guide. It was a great experience for us and we had really a very nice time. The group was super sympathic and our tour guide made sure we all enjoy our time there. He is a very friendly and humorous guy and made the culture program always interesting. I can absolutely recommend it!

I had a great time on the cruise. The ship was nice, the food was good and Talaat, the tour guide was knowledgeable, timely and accommodating when faced with the unexpected. Thoroughly enjoyed my time under his direction. Job well done - no complaints.

Talaat is the best guide tour that you can find, He cares about all of us at all times and if any problem arises he knows how to solve it.

Beautiful experience with tour guide Khaleb. It has bee well organized and coordinated. I enjoyed the time spent with this experience as we saw many temples in gracefull harmony. Thank you again.❤️🙏❤️

A wonderful trip through the past down the Nile. Made even better with a terrific guide to explain the kings and gods in the magnificent temples

Had a wonderful 3-4 day cruise on The Nile. Talaat Abdo, our guide, is very knowledgeable. We learned a lot from him and his patience and organization skills kept us on schedule and able to experience everything we wanted.

Days were not as described in the daily plan when booking. On top of that unlogical planning, both resulting in 4 days of immense lack of sleep and days of fast and long bus rides towards sites (and side hustles like a tea shop, Nubian town, stone shop, restaurant), and visiting those sites at the most crowded times.

Our guide King Mina was excellent at managing the schedule and any need changes. He communicated clearly and was very inclusive. There is a lot of boats on the water during this season and sometimes the exhaust can be overwhelming. The schedule is aggressive so be ready to move and some early mornings.

The experience was great, its a good way to ensure you see my of the must to sites... the Guide was amazingly accommodating and made sure everyone's needs were met.

The quality of his tour guiding was definitely a 5* the only thing that was abit disappointing was his abrupt manner, pestering us to write a review on day 2 and mentioning 3 times about giving him a tip. Both of these things we had every intention of doing in the first place and didn’t like being pressured to do. The cruise ship itself was good for the money, the waiters and bar staff were amazing and couldn’t do enough for you. Overall would highly recommend, a great way to see lots of Egyptian history in a short time

Our cruise guide was absolutely outstanding and made our entire journey along the Nile unforgettable. From the very beginning, he went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, well-informed, and enjoying every moment. His explanations of the temples, tombs, and historical sites were not only clear and detailed but also full of passion, which made us appreciate the history and culture of Egypt even more. He was always punctual, patient, and attentive to our needs, helping us with everything from practical arrangements to answering all of our questions with kindness and knowledge. What impressed us the most was his ability to combine professionalism with warmth—he made us feel not just like tourists, but truly welcomed guests. Thanks to him, we were able to enjoy the cruise without any stress, knowing we were in excellent hands. We left with wonderful memories, a deeper understanding of Egyptian history, and a true appreciation for his dedication. We highly recommend him to anyone considering a Nile cruise—you will be lucky to have such an incredible guide by your side.

Talaat Abdo was a great guide on the cruise from Aswan to Luxor cruise was very knowledgeable and added humor that kept the trip enjoyable. He was kind, attentive, and made sure we were comfortable throughout, which made the experience both smooth and memorable.

Was a great experience. Friendly staff especially Waled. He helped us with anything we needed. Would recommend this resort to anyone looking for a very clean place to stay with amazing staff. 10/10

We had a great experience on board this cruise thanks to our guide Talaat Abdo. He explained to us exactly what to do on board and off the boat. He is also an extremely passionate guide. Without him, our experience would definitely not have been the same. Thank you, Talaat

Talaat Abdo was very excellent, very passionate about his country. His explanations were very clear and complete. He made our trip very successful. Even when I was sick, he managed to go buy the traitement by himself without me asking him. I recommend him for sure !

We had a great experience on board this cruise thanks to our guide Talaat Abdo. He explained to us exactly what to do on board and off the boat. He is also an extremely passionate guide. Without him, our experience would definitely not have been the same. Thank you, Talaat !

A very best tour that I’ve joined! I checked for a few tour options on Tripadvisor and I’m glad that I chose this at last. Our tour guide Mina is very nice, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. He knows all the answers to our questions and always gave us the best advice during the tour. He made sure that we are always in good hands. A very fruitful and unforgettable experience indeed! In all, as we all agreed, King Mina is the best tour guide in the world 😆 Will certainly recommend to anyone who wanted to come to Egypt and who love the ancient history!

This experience was really incredible! Our guide, Talaat, was a charming guy with a good sense of humor. He explained everything about all of the sites to us and answered all of our questions. He was flexible about time spent at each location and always checked in with us about how long we wanted to stay at each place. He was very communicative about transportation timing, pickups and drop offs, and information about ancient (and modern) Egyptian culture. I especially appreciated how he gave us advice about the appropriate prices to pay for items, how to get water before entering the ship (for a fair price), and how to carry yourself with Egyptian salespeople outside of tourist areas. He organized the tips for the cruise staff as well as the tickets for the historical sites beforehand with us, which made it easy during the trip. He seemed to know almost everyone wherever we went, which made us feel very comfortable. He also helped us book a boat trip to a Nubian village from Aswan, which I would definitely recommend! We got to swim in the Nile near the Nubian village which was super refreshing. As for the ship, (Queen of Sheeba) it was comfortable with clean rooms, and the food was better than we were expecting for buffet style food. Drinks and water are not included, but you can buy these at markets near the docking stations (ask Talaat!). All of the staff on the ship was super friendly and always smiling and greeting you. There was a slight issue with our air conditioning on the last night we were there, but this had nothing to do with our tour guide and was more just about the ship itself. Anyway, nothing could stop us from enjoying this magical journey through time via the majestic ruins and picturesque nile river. Pictures do not do these places any justice and I am sure you will realize this when you book this experience. If you are reading this and trying to decide where to book, look no further, you found a good one! And at a good price as well! Again, thank you Talaat for all of your help! Until next time!

Our boat was Jewel of the Nile, the boat was in good conditions (june 2025), rooms are fine with view to the nile, did not felt any loud noise or bad smell, buffet looked good with several options (meals are done in 1h or 1h30), drinks not included but around 60EGP a soft drink. Pool zone had several sunbeds and some shade with regular chairs, the floor is with fake grass, soft and not hot. We were 30-40 persons in the boat, several groups splitted by travel agency / operator. What happened to us, was that just the two of us and other two persons bought through holaegypt and so it was different from the other groups inside the cruise. The other groups had always the same guide throughout the days since the first day. It was good because they had some previous insights about the temples, about what was going to happen the next day, how to deal with the tip requests inside the boat and were always available to clarify any doubts. In our case every day was a different guide to take us to the temples. I think they sell the tours to other agencies so every day you will get a new guide outside the boat, some good some not that good. Usually the guide from the day told us what time to be ready for the next day and to be at the reception that the new guide would show up. The good thing was the punctuality of the guides. Every single one was there at the schedulled time. We had 5 different guides, some very bad but unfortunately we did not remember their names. The transfers were also good, with air conditioning. The breakfast to the go is dry bread and a juice (if you can, buy near the aswan harbor, < 5 min walking, some snacks/yogurts in the supermarket). The visits to the temples and etc will always be like 1h max in the site itself, the remaining are the transfer like Abu Simbel is 2h30 away from the boat. Entrances were bought in the temples and were fast and organized, you can buy online (qr code in the tickets zone) for same price and get a digital ticket. Every time they will suggest to give a tip, to driver, boat driver, van driver, horse driver...

I had an amazing experience on the Nile cruise, and a big part of that was thanks to our guide, Talaat. His deep knowledge of ancient Egyptian history, combined with his humor and kindness, made every visit both enriching and enjoyable. Taalat took the time to explain the stories behind each temple, brought the mythology to life, and always made sure everyone in the group felt included. He handled all the logistics smoothly so we could enjoy ever moment of this amazing trip. If you’re planning a Nile cruise, I highly recommend requesting Talaat as your guide — he truly made this journey unforgettable!

We had Talaat Abdo as our guide during a 4-day boat cruise. We arrived late to our cruise due to a delayed flight, but he found a solution that allowed us to do the scheduled visits that day and catch up with the rest of the group. The itinerary was followed, including the timings. We learned a lot during this trip. He takes great care of his group. I recommend him

This tour was an incredible experience for me and totally worth the money. I dont think I can pinpoint anything which I didn't like even if I am very critical. The cruise, my cabin, the food served on cruise, staff, hot air ballon ride all were great and ofcourse along with this visiting so many ancient temples which take us back in time. And finally our tour guide Talaat was amazing. He communicated everything in advance and very responsable managed the itinerary for 4 days. He also provided indepth knowledge of egyptian history, temples which was perfect. I give him 5 stars and recommend him fully along with this amazing tour.

We had an amazing experience with our fluent- speaking English tour guide Micheal. It was nice to travel within a group of around 12 people in which we got to know each other some fellow travellers as well, since there is enough time to get to know each other. Michael welcomed us at the boat, in which we got welcomed and guided us through the following 4 days in which he explained a lot about Egypt, the tempels and places we visited. He really did his best to make it as best as possible for us as travellers in an unknown destination. The only reason for not giving the entire experience a 5- star has to deal with Edfu Temple. The time we had left there was way too minimal (10 minutes to explore the entire temple on our own). This was not Michaels fault, but it was part of the overall experience we got. Also to get there, normally there is a car, unfortunately this time there was no car and people got transported in horse carriages (which we are against too since the horses do not seem to be in a good shape). Michael understood our point of view and got us transported into a TukTuk to the Edfu Temple. After the 4 days you are tired, since a lot of places are being visited. While everything is arranged for you, the day start early and end late in which you visit and explore a lot (and in some parts you are part of the insufficient Egyptian flow (which takes time). Nevertheless, if you have Michael as your tourguide, you will have an amazing adventure to explore in Egypt!