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GREGORY_J, Apr 2026
See the real Egypt.
If you want to see how people live in Egypt away from the cities take this trip. It is tiring but worth it. You share the road ( if you call it that) with double trucks, buses, mini vans, cars, tricycle buses, cars, motorbikes, people, horse and cart, donkeys and even hundreds of goats blocking the road. You see the people in their day to day lives and kids jumping off the bridges into the canals for fun and to cool off. Then of cause the temples , especially Edfu, along the way.
Mehrnoosh_S, Apr 2026
The best experience I had
I had a fantastic experience on a 4-day Nile cruise. The entire cruise was very well organized. I was picked up right on time at the meeting point, and we boarded the ship quickly with a fast check-in. The cabins were extremely clean and tidy, and they were serviced every day. The food quality was excellent, and the staff were incredibly kind and respectful. Overall, I had a really wonderful experience on this 4-day cruise.
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.
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... 😉
Michael_M, Jan 2026
Viator is a great service!
The driver didn't speak any English, but that was totally fine. He was very polite, great driver, and got us snacks and water. The toue guides were well informed and spoke good enough English for us to understand them. Amany specifically spoke good English and was very nice, didn't try to hurry us or pressure us to leave. She gave us space too so we could explore on our own. Every experience Ive had on Viator has been amazing and I will definitely continue using this service in the future, while also recommending it to my friends, family or anyone who asks.
Haseenah_M, Jan 2026
Super knowledgeable guide
Highly recommend Ali Baaba. He was super knowledgeable on all the stories, history and fun facts. I learned more from him than any other Egyptian guide, and he communicated in an engaging way. He was extremely patient and flexible - I scheduled for a late tour (around 2pm) and we were still able to check off everything on the list by moving expeditiously.
Khawar_T, Dec 2025
Amazing place , exquisite view and affable tour guide.
We just had an amazing tour to Abu Simbel from Aswan. We booked a private tour as the group tours start at 4 AM which is too early after a tiring day. The ride was comfortable and driver was polite.
We met our charming tour guide Mr. Hany at Abu simbel. To be quite frank his warm nature and humorous style will put even the most reserved introverts at ease. Another thing to know about Hany is that he is an accomplished photographer. He took numerous photos and videos for us and the results were amazing. He also would provide detailed information before hand and give us free time to explore the temples at our own pace.
Another aspect I love about this tour guide is he didn’t coerce us to make unnecessary purchases ( which is usually a huge issue in Cairo and Luxor ).
So fellow traveler if you are on the fence, please go ahead and book this tour. And enjoy the experience.
PS Just realized I forgot the mention , both temples and amazing and must see.
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.
Lashaya_K, Nov 2025
The Best!
The tour was fantastic. We only stopped once there and back for a quick break. There is a toilet on the bus as well. We had 1 hour and 40 minutes to explore the 2 temples because we didnt do the guide (tell your guide that once your all in there so you dont have to wait and he will let you go and tell you when to be back). That was more than enough time! When the tip envelope gets passed around on the bus back, its not mandatory BUT your guides/driver deserves a tip because they are up at 3am everyday doing this and its hard work and they do a great job and are super friendly. So even if you tip 100egp($2.) Thats better than nothing. The bus was back in Aswan by 4:30pm, but it also was the people on the bus who didnt come back on time from viewing the temples so I blame them. I would suggest not having to leave Aswan before 6pm just to be safe on time. Thanks again!
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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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