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Elizabeth_A, Mar 2026
Great experience visiting...
Great experience visiting Kom Ombo and Edfu. Pickup was easy and everything ran smoothly. The guide was knowledgeable and shared details I wouldn’t have picked up on my own. I also appreciated having time to walk around on my own. Overall, it was a good experience.
Mary_K, Mar 2026
Do not hesitate to ask for Zach
We are on a Nile cruise and had the choice between flying for $585 per person or arranging this trip, taking a group of 4 on a 3 hour drive to and from Abu Simbel. While 3 hrs seems long, our guide, Zach, made it enjoyable, educational, fun, insightful and above all, clear. His English is excellent, he speaks slowly, he's astute, follows American politics, and is clearly intelligent and well-educated. Yes, the group who flew got back to the ship earlier, but at dinner, we ended up explaining Abu Simbel to them bc we had learned so much from Zach. Always felt safe, driver was very careful and drove with caution. We arrived earlier than the cruise group and the temples weren't very crowded. Warning: no guides are allowed inside temples, so make sure you get a good explanation before you walk in. Fortunately, Zach provided that for us so our visit was very rich.
daringreenlees, Feb 2026
Great one-on-one varied tour
Overall a very good trip. We were lucky enough to have our own personal guide with driver (unfortunately can’t remember her name). I guess if others have booked the same tour it may not be a one-on-one trip.
We visited the Aswan Dam and Philae Temple (via motor boat) and Unfinshed Obelisk. Great history and our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Allowed us to ask lots of questions and not just about the trip, but can also ask general questions about Egypt and the local area.
Only negative was that the trip included a stop off at a Spice store and a Perfume store where both felt like a hard sell and we felt a little pressured into purchases where the prices weren’t really cheap.
Vamshi_V, Jan 2026
This was our first time...
This was our first time cruising on the Nile, and Hady was our tour guide. Over the four days of our journey, we had an absolutely amazing experience. Hady was exceptionally clear in communicating every detail of our itinerary, and what impressed us most was his brilliance in executing it.
If you’ve read or heard about traveling in Egypt, you know that things aren’t always straightforward—five minutes can turn into twenty, and five dollars can suddenly become fifty. But with Hady, you never have to worry about that. He took care of every uncertainty we might have faced and gave us complete peace of mind, allowing us to truly relax and enjoy the history, nature, and beauty around us.
This review is my way of thanking him for the wonderful experience he created for us. Thank you, Hady.
Junhyeok_Y, Jan 2026
Don't worry about online reservation
With this tour, you can go to Abu Simbel Temple on your own!
At first, I was worried about whether I could go to Abu Simbel without any problems in the early morning. I was also worried if my reservation was handled well because I booked it online.
However, thanks to good communication with Mirna through WhatsApp, I was able to prepare well for the tour and finish it safely. She confirmed my reservation perfectly and kindly noticed me for the tour.
If I go Abu Simbel again, I will choose this tour again! Moreover, this tour is cheaper than $35 offered by my hostel.
JanWillem_L, Jan 2026
Highly recommendible!
If you are in Aswan this tour is a 'must do'... The Aswan High Dam is nice to see, but the real highlight is the Philae Temple on the island, which also houses a Roman temple. A magic place!
Both the driver and the guide (Aida) where five star quality. The guide gives you a lot of information about both the Greek and Roman temples. And she is very funny... 😉
JULIE_D, Nov 2025
Wonderful exploration of...
Wonderful exploration of Aswan major sites. Our guide Zak was the best guide we’ve had on our Egypt trip so far. Extremely knowledgeable, excellent English (he was concerned about this but his language skills were great). He pointed out all the details we would have missed on our own. Transit and other details of the tour were as expected.
Nicholas_A, Nov 2025
Essential Egyptian Tourism Experience
As described, trip included a nice boat (ours was the Royal Signature Olivia), all tickets to temples and Abu Simbel included, and a tour guide (ours was Magdy from Egypt Knight Tours, who we had a great experience with). You run the course of the sites alongside numerous other boats at the same time, actually going through some of them when you are docked to get off the water and to the sites. Expect early mornings to hit temples early as the boats all have a system for completing the route on a certain amount of time. Food was buffet style and okay quality; however, service was very good and workers were nice. For Valley of the Kings, ask your guide about tombs that cost additional amounts like Seti I (incredible) and King Tut (historically important for archaeology but very small). They will let you know what they recommend.
sellini_k, Oct 2025
Great experience
It was a very good experience with koroloss and Ahmed ( the guide )
Thank you for being so helpful
Ps: the service team forget about my reservation and didn’t send me guide contact
unfortunately Koroloss was there and check with them in the last minute
In general I enjoyed the trip with the team 😁
Valentina_T, Sep 2025
Great cruise over the Nile
The room was clean, spacious, with a big window to look outside. The bathroom was also good, with hairdryer, shower and amenities.
The swimming pool was a plus, and a great way to see the Nile. The restaurant offered different options and the staff was always very kind and ready to help.
Alan_A, Apr 2025
Exactly what we were looking for
The entire tour was very well organized and our guide Mohammed Wafa was very knowledgeable. We were able to experience everything we wanted. We were contacted by Heba as soon as we booked the tour and she took care of all the details ensuring to answer any questions I had regarding the trip. She also checked in to make sure things were going well. Our guide Mohamed Wafa was excellent! He really took care of us and explained everything in great detail.
This Nile cruise tour like every other Nile cruise tour does require you to be up and out around 4-5am but the sights you see and experience makes it all worth it!
Thomas_B, Apr 2025
Amazing experience
Food was great, different every night. The staff are friendly and always helpful. Rooms were well equipped and comfortable. Our viator provided tour guide, Sayed, went above and beyond for us on countless occasions. We've been in Egypt for a month and our most memorable day was on the Nile with him! Thank you :)
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Whether you’re in Aswan for a day as part of a Nile cruise or staying longer, it’s a fantastic base for visiting the heavyweight ancient sites to its north and south. You'll find a bumper choice of out-of-town tours, from private and shared-group road or air excursions to Abu Simbel’s lakeside temples to expeditions to Luxor’s antiquities. For more leisurely outings, consider sightseeing in and around the city on one of many multi-stop Aswan day trips. Popular itineraries cover local highlights like the semi-carved ancient obelisk, the city’s modern dam, and Philae’s picturebook island temple.
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