12 Days All Egypt Gem Pyramid Cruise Hurghada

My friend and I took the 12 day tour and the sleeper train was rough. We barely slept and were tired. Our guide Amr offered us an upgrade to a flight for the return. We paid 95 usd each and it was smooth. The flight was quick and comfortable. We also upgraded from shared transfer to private car and it was worth it. The cruise ship was luxurious and the food was delicious. The pyramids and the Sphinx were majestic. The GEM museum was incredible with the golden mask. Hurghada was beautiful and we went snorkeling. The extra night at the hotel was a nice addition. The whole 12 days were amazing despite the train. Admission fee was 1450 usd each plus 120 for upgrades. Length of visit was 12 days. Atmosphere was upgraded and relaxing. Crowd size was about 14 people in our group. Staff were caring and professional. Best for friends who want to avoid discomfort. Yasser had recommended the flight upgrade.

I was on the 12 day tour and the sleeper train was included. It was noisy and I couldn't sleep. Our guide Yasmin offered me an upgrade to a flight for the return leg. I paid 85 usd and it was the best choice. The flight was smooth and fast. I also upgraded from shared bus to private transfer and it made the trip so much easier. The cruise ship was stunning and the staff were friendly. The GEM museum was a highlight with all the artifacts. The pyramids were incredible and we climbed inside one. Hurghada was relaxing and the Red Sea was beautiful. The extra night at the Cairo hotel was a nice touch. The whole 12 days were unforgettable and the upgrades were worth every penny. Admission fee was 1350 usd plus 100 for upgrades. Length of visit was 12 days. Atmosphere was upgraded and comfortable. Crowd size was about 10 people in our group. Staff were helpful and flexible. Best for solo travelers who hate trains. Yasser had arranged the upgrades seamlessly.

We booked the 12 day tour and the shared bus was cramped. Our guide Tamer suggested we upgrade to a private car. We did and it was a blessing. We also upgraded from sleeper train to flight for the Cairo to Luxor leg. The flight was quick and comfortable. The extra night at the Cairo hotel was a nice bonus. The cruise ship was beautiful and we had a great room. The GEM museum was incredible and the pyramids were amazing. Hurghada was relaxing and we snorkeled. The whole 12 days were wonderful and the upgrades made it stress free. Admission fee was 1500 usd each plus 200 for upgrades. Length of visit was 12 days. Atmosphere was upgraded and luxurious. Crowd size was about 12 people in our group. Staff were professional and caring. Best for couples who want privacy. Yasser had suggested the upgrades and we were happy.

I took my kids on the 12 day tour and the sleeper train was not great. They were tired and unhappy. Our guide Shereen suggested we upgrade to a flight for the return. We paid 90 usd per adult and 60 per child and it was worth it. The flight was quick and the kids were happy. We also upgraded from shared bus to private transfer and it made the trip easier. The cruise ship was amazing and the kids loved the pool. The GEM museum was incredible and the pyramids were breathtaking. Hurghada was relaxing and we enjoyed the beach. The extra night at the Cairo hotel was comfortable. The whole 12 days were well organized and the upgrades made it perfect. Admission fee was 1300 usd per adult and 700 per child plus 150 for upgrades. Length of visit was 12 days. Atmosphere was upgraded and family friendly. Crowd size was about 10 people in our group. Staff were flexible and helpful. Best for families who want comfort. Yasser had arranged all the upgrades for us.

My friend and I took the 12 day tour and the sleeper train was awful. We couldn't sleep and were grumpy. Our guide Maher offered us an upgrade to a flight for the return. We paid 95 usd each and it was amazing. The flight was smooth and we arrived fresh. We also upgraded from shared transfer to private car and it was worth it. The cruise ship was luxurious and the food was delicious. The pyramids and the Sphinx were majestic. The GEM museum was incredible with the golden mask. Hurghada was beautiful and we went snorkeling. The extra night at the hotel was a nice addition. The whole 12 days were amazing despite the train. Admission fee was 1450 usd each plus 120 for upgrades. Length of visit was 12 days. Atmosphere was upgraded and relaxing. Crowd size was about 14 people in our group. Staff were caring and professional. Best for friends who want to avoid discomfort. Yasser had recommended the flight upgrade.

I took this trip with my brother and his family and we all agreed that the Valley of the Kings was the most memorable day. Our guide shared stories about the tomb raiders and the early archaeologists and he made history feel like a thriller. The atmosphere inside the tombs is cool and silent and the paintings are so vivid they almost glow. Crowd size was controlled and we never felt rushed. Staff at the entrance were efficient. The entry fee was included and covered three tombs. The length of our visit was about two and a half hours. One moment that stood out was when my nephew who is usually glued to his tablet put his phone down and asked the guide a question about the afterlife. The guide answered seriously and treated him like an adult. That respect mattered. This site is best for families who want to spark curiosity in kids

Mr Hassan customized our trip exactly to our specifications, making it the trip of a lifetime for our family. Gaber, Radwa, Ahmed and driver Ahmed were the loveliest and most knowledgeable tour guides we could have wished for. They were very patient with our billions of questions and our constant stopping for photographs. I couldn't recommend Great Egypt Travel enough!

We decided last year that we needed a real break from work and life so we booked this 12 day trip through Egypt and I still can’t believe how smooth everything went. The GEM museum was honestly way bigger than we expected and we spent almost four hours there just walking through the halls. The entry fee was totally worth it because you get to see so many artifacts that you never see anywhere else. The atmosphere inside is very calm and respectful almost like you are walking through a sacred place. The crowds were not bad at all because our guide timed the visit perfectly to avoid the rush. Staff at the museum were polite and helpful even when we asked a million questions. I think this part of the tour is best for solo travelers or couples who enjoy real history without distractions. One moment that stuck with me was when we stopped near a quiet corner and our guide pointed out small carvings on a statue that most people walk past without noticing. It made me feel like I was seeing something special not just another artifact in a glass case.

The last day came too fast. As we said goodbye to the crew and our guide, it felt like leaving family. I didn’t expect to get emotional, but I did. This wasn’t just sightseeing—it was connection. We left lighter, happier, and already planning the next trip. What a ride. Thank you for everything.

One of the lighter, more fun moments of the “12 Days all Egypt Cairo pyramid cruise Hurghada” tour was riding camels near the pyramids. I was traveling solo and got paired with a small group. We laughed the entire ride as the camels did their own thing. My guide Mohamed made it better with his sense of humor and tips for balancing better. The camel handler, a young guy named Sami, shared how he learned to care for them from his grandfather. It was funny, wobbly, and unforgettable.

My recent trip to Egypt was nothing short of magical. Egypt’s rich culture and incredible history have left a lasting impression, and the warmth and hospitality of the people made it even more special. A heartfelt thank you to Hassan for customising the entire trip for us and thanks to the tour guides and his team for making the journey so amazing!

Excelent excelent excelent. Thank you Hassan and your amazing team, for making our experience a 10 From pick ups to transfers to tours and guides We cannot thank you enough

What a service, Hassan and his team made our Egypt tour an unforgettable memory. We wanted something different, and wow did they deliver. Thank You Hassan, all drivers, Tour guides and everyone that made sure we arrived at our destinations on our tour. We can recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in visiting the beautiful Egypt. Thank You

Trip was amazing!! The tour guides were friendly and informed us about every temple and statue.Transport was clean and private and the drivers were good. Glad we good communicate well. Hotels and cruise was out of this world !!!

This experience was phenomenal! It met all our needs and desires! The tour guides were knowledgeable, pleasant and very accommodating! We saw all the sights of Egypt! We recommend this tour to anyone that wants to be pampered and taken care of! The drivers were also wonderful too!

Throughout this entire tour there was a distinct and frustrating lack of communication, with us not knowing what we were doing or who we would be with on almost a daily basis. Because of this we found ourselves paying to fill days of ‘free time’ which we believed to be included from the advertisement. In Cairo/ Giza we were very fortunate to have a wonderful tour guide called Laila who was passionate, informative and who went the extra mile to give us the best experience possible. I cannot reccomend her enough and she truly made the experience for us! However, the hotel we stayed in fell very short of the 4 star rating. We had no hot water for the first day despite multiple people coming to the room and assuring us they had fixed it while we were out, only for us to find no difference. Eventually they agreed to change us rooms however we then had to change again when the bathroom door of our new room was also broken and refused to open. We finally had a new room with functioning doors and hot water but no pyramid view (ultimately unimportant) however again not what was advertised or paid for. The staffs attitude ranged from uncaring to arrogance and even borderline bullying behaviour to all guests not just ourselves and while this was not everyone, courtesy was by far the exception than the rule. On our Nile Cruise, the reason for booking this trip, our experience was of bitter diappointment. While the ship itself was clean, kindly staffed and very accomodating . The entire experience was overshadowed by a guide whose only care was making some extra cash and doing the bare minimum. At every one of the magnificent temples we visited we were rushed around with no explanations and very little time to appreciate or explore where we were. Any information that was given was vague and very often simply wrong, while any questions were dismissed or answered in direct contradiction to prior knowledge and what other guides were saying around ourselves. Our days consisted of crammed mornings visiting up to 4 sites before lunch and empty afternoon, which could be filled for a fee of course! One thing our guide did not mind rushing was the constant sales pitches and trips to ‘experiences’ that were nothing more than scams to get you to pay more money. All the while we were repeatedly reminded that ‘the guides tips are not included’ and when that time came rather than approaching it courteously instead it was a knock at the door one evening and an outstretched hand ‘you have something for me!’ On our way return trip we had a night in Luxor at a 5 star hotel, while looking very enticing on paper the reality was an expensive and pointless add on as we arrived late in the evening, left early in the morning on the next leg of our journey and felt the whole experience was wasted and just an excuse to up the overall price. And for the cherry on top of an Egyptian experience, a resort full of screaming children, booming music and low quality very non Egyptian food. If you wish to experience the sites and history of Egypt this tour is not for you.

Overall, we had a decent experience. However, it should be noted that a great deal of credit goes to the guides and drivers who enhanced our travel experience, including the organizers. To the guides Ismail and Ahmed, thank you for your punctuality, your organizational skills and for passing on your passion for Egyptian heritage and your wealth of knowledge. It was efficient and optimal. Special thanks to Ahmed for taking care of our patients and for his humor. Keep smiling (5/5) as you embody the spirits of the pharaohs. Your explanations were clear. Good luck with your phd if that's the case. For the drivers: Many thanks for your punctuality. Also, a special thanks to Mohammed for always keeping up his great energy. For the hotel: 3/5. Rooms not clean, lacked water. Stagnant water. Food: 4/5. For the cruise: 3/5. Lacked entertainment, despite the shows. The food was good and varied: 4/5 Rooms: 4/5 One aspect that could be improved is knowing in advance about optional excursions. It was a bit last-minute and we had little information and little time to decide whether or not to do them. Especially as these were considerable additional costs. As for the rest, I recommend the agency without fail. Thank you for your support and follow-up during our stay. I wish you continued success. Carlos, Nesrine and Aicha

We had a lovely 12 day tour in Egypt organised by Hassan. Starting off in Cairo we explored and even did some extra activities that were easily organised. Gaber and Laila took care of there with lots of knowledge and care. Next we relaxed on for days on a nice Nile cruise boat with exceptional food while Hassan took us to the included Temples and enlightened us with his knowledge about them (and jokes too). For a very affordable price everything was looked after well and we had a lovely time in Egypt seeing many many things. Definitely recommend this tour to others, especially for groups.

We thoroughly enjoyed our 12-day tour with Great Egypt Travel in November December 2024. Our guides, Laila the storyteller, Dr Gaber the archaeologist and Hassan the humorist, were all most professional and informative as well as being good company. They were flexible when needed and dealt with minor issues that arose very promptly and efficiently. Our accommodation and transport were always clean and reliable. The Nile River Cruise was most enjoyable. The experience I liked most was hot air ballooning at Luxor. The historical sites were all fabulous but often crowded. It was great to have a few days to relax at Haggadah to finish off. We would recommend this tour as a great way to explore Egypt at a reasonable price with minimum hassle.

We had an amazing time in Egypt. Hassan did a great job or organising our itinerary and Ali was a fantastic tour leader, the best we have ever had. He was very knowledgeable and great at solving any issues that popped up. It was really nice having everything organised and drivers to pick you up and drop you off.

I had a wonderful trip. I am a female from the US. I felt quite safe. Not only was I able to see the pyramids, Sphinx, and various temples but those experiences were greatly enhanced by our tour guides. Dr. Gaber Omar, an Egyptologist and Archeologist, and his Assistant Archeologist, Tamer Radwan were able to read the hieroglyphics, explain the culture, and religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptians. Their part of the tour focused on Lower Egypt. Both have some of their archeological discoveries in museums. Impressive! Our other tour guide, Hassan Hosny, focused on Upper Egypt. He, too, was knowledgeable about the sites and ensured that we saw all of the important aspects of each site and gave us free time to explore on our own. Our driver, Mohamed Refaey, always picked us up on time and kept us in good spirits with his sense of humor. Some of the highlights of the tour included a balloon ride in Luxor, riding ATVs in the Western Desert, seeing the sites where Tamer Radwan made his archeological discoveries (one of which involved solving an ancient murder mystery), and getting a library card from Library of Alexandria. I would highly recommend Great Egypt Travel, which I found via Viator. This tour operator truly caters to your siteseeing desires. While I have shared some photos below, they cannot fully capture the wonders of Egypt. You will have to experience the adventure for yourself. I encourage you to come to Egypt.

I definitely recommend it, our entire stay was very well planned, in a short time it was possible to see a lot of places, we got good advice, we always had to ask for help, no stress about transport, food. At the place of attraction we were always one of the first thanks to our wonderful guide Hassan (you have to ask for him) thanks to him you can learn the history of these beautiful places but also learn many things about real life in Egypt. The whole cruise and trip were 10 out of 10! We came back rested, happy and full of energy for the next months.

We had a great time in Egypt and would definitely recommend it to others. For us as first-timers, it was comforting to know that there was always someone to greet and assist us. Ensuring an upgrading to five-star hotels in Cairo and Hurghada was a fantastic touch from the organization. Hurghada Resort was fantastic. Our interactions with each of the tour guides were genuinely enjoyable.We loved the extra activities balloon, nubian hamlet, Abu Simbel, and safari. Without an experienced guide like ours, the sites of upper Egypt are probably incomprehensible. We had a fantastic trip that was really reasonably priced.

Fantastic team! The communication with Hassan was perfect. We spent three incredible days with our guide Shaban and he was super nice. He knew everything about the Egyptian history. I totally recommend it.

Really appreciated the tour. has a ton of historical knowledge. The pyramids, temples, and gods were depicted in an understandable manner. I would suggest it to anyone interested in learning more about Egypt and the incredible things our schools teach us. Before the tour even began, TripAdvisor and Viator were always receptive and updated me on any changes. We had excellent guides with us. informed, courteous, friendly, and well-versed. All of the lodgings were five stars. secure and spotless. Our Nile River cruise was quite enjoyable. tranquil and soothing, and the personnel was excellent Was anticipating my trip to Hurghada. I had a great time eating and I particularly liked the resort pool and spa. Nonetheless, I am generally rather content.

Excellent trip. Really recommend this to everyone. Great guide too, Hassan took very good care of us. So much to see and learn.

I have been to a lot of countries with a lot of guides and getting to spend so many amazing adventures with Asan was definitely an experience I will never forget. He was knowledgeable, funny, and engaging. 10/10 would recommend him.

We just got back from a group tour with Hassan and it was amazing!!! Hassan was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. He is very experienced and made us all very comfortable throughout the tour. He was flexible and tailored each day for our group. We would definitely book with Hassan again!

We just finished the 12 day Egypt tour. Hassan was one of the best parts. He is an excellent guide and very knowledgeable. He also has a great sense of humor. If you get the chance also go with him to the Nubian Village. Everywhere he took us was so cool but the Village was really special.

My daughter and I went to Egypt and had the good fortune to have Hassan as our tour guide. His English is excellent and he is kind and has a wonderful sense of humor. He made our trip to this amazing country unforgettable and we are still grateful and think of him and his country often. We hope to come back when the new Egyptian Museum opens!

.Hassan is very pleasent and knowledgeable guide. We had great time exploring Egypt Hassan was very polite and well mannered guide.

So enjoyed seeing Egypt with Hassan as a guide. He arranged special trips- like the Nubian Village- that really added elements of surprise and wonder to the overall experience. I recommend seeing as much of this wonderful country as you can!

Once you are in Egypt in the land of ancient and their secrets, you need a guide! A guid, who can help you to enjoy more on your journey to discover Egyptian secrets and having lots of fun. Hassen is the right guid to take you deep in the ancient time to get out more of your travel to Egypt.