14 independent reviews for Nile cruise vacation in Egypt
Reviews for Nile cruise vacation in Egypt
Katie Gray review 5 Mar 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
It was all memorable. We covered so much ground from driving through Western Desert to taking a train from Cairo to Aswan, to boat trips in feluccas and motor launches as well as a three night Nile cruise. The hugeness of the Pyramids and anything to do with Ramses II. The forest of columns at Karnak temple and the biblioteca alexandrina2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Our guide was brilliant at finding ways to beat the crowds but that did mean very early starts and unpredictable meal times. We were sure that the new museum in Cairo was open, but it wasn't. When it does open the four nights in Giza at the start of our tour will make sense. As it was we felt a little trapped too far from down town Cairo.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
To some extent. But we were shocked by the amount of disposable plastic used. Everyone drinks water from plastic bottles, and we were given countless ones so that I never used my refillable water bottle. When we had a breakfast or a lunch box everything was in plastic boxes.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Brilliant. And all credit to our guide Ahmed D.Jane Lodge review 3 Apr 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Visiting the amazing temples2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Be prepared for the first few days which were pretty intense timewise ie early morning calls and only a few hours sleep3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Would like to think so but saw a lot of poverty and in some of the cities the horses and dogs were not treated well4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
The vacation was exceptional but timings of wake up calls could have been less intense at the beginning of the weekLiz Fitzsimons review 6 Mar 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Our visit to the Valley of the KIngs2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Wear comfortable clothing and good walking shoes.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes local people. No environmental impact and conservation.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Very good.Anonymous review 1 Mar 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Going inside the Great Pyramid & visiting Karnak Luxor temple & Museum.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
The first part of the trip is not leisurely! I would recommend getting to hotel in Cairo a day or so early to prepare for the Cairo section and very early start to Luxor.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Good but had I known how late we would arrive at the Cairo hotel from the airport and the early start for the following hectic day I would have travelled a day earlier. The guide /tour leader was excellent.Patsy Littlejohns review 23 May 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Seeing the pyramids for the first time2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Don’t bother trying to get visa before travel and take US dollars too3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes all measures possible were taken4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Absolutely first class experienceCaroline Stewart review 14 Mar 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The cruise itself, the Nubian boat trip and the pyramids2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Bring a jumper! And read up beforehand3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Not particularly but love that you used a local guide4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
OutstandingAlan Reimer review 20 Dec 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Valley of the Kings2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Ask the operator about the optional activities, which you need to do to get full value for this trip. This meant an extra US$347. This was not explained at all well. If you decided not to do the optional activities, very often the alternative was poor.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes. Our guide was brilliant.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
I wanted an acive vacation which explained Egypt's history. To do this I needed to pay an extra US$ 347Ann Griffiths review 19 Apr 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
First sight of Abu Simbel - its truly stunning!2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Be prepared for some VERY early starts and lots and lots of other tourists.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Not particularly except for the provision of water on land transport to reduce usage of plastic bottles.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Very good. Interesting and made more so by our excellent guide, Andrew.Traci Rink review 9 Jan 2020
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
I really enjoy the people I meet in the small group travel adventures booked through your vendors. Also, of course, Egypt is amazing and full of cultural wonders2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Temper your expectations about some of the accommodations. And prepare for very aggressive merchandise hawkers.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes. Egypt is definitely not up to Western Standards on conservation/environmental issues.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
excellent.Carmen De Casso review 9 Dec 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Loved the temples and cruise2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
No comments. It's personal3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Very goodPatricia Ammann review 21 Nov 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The Valley of the Kings and Temple at Karnak. Also loved cruising down the Nile.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Be aware that the first day is very full-on and tiring.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
An amazing experience, not to be missed.Margaret Madgwick review 4 Jun 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Visits to Abu Simbel. Valley of the Kings tombs. Edfu, Kim Ombo, Karnak and Luxor temples. Cruising the Nile. In fact all of the tour was memorable and special.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
It was very hot indeed so try and visit on cooler months. Also wear cover up loose clothing against the heat. Take tummy medication just in case.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Water was provided so we reused same bottle throughout. Opportunity to support local school and children and also to use local businesses.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
The tour guide was great. Wished we could have had more time at each place we visited. A lot was crammed in to the time we had.Edward McPhillips review 27 Feb 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
For me, the Nile Cruise and also the visit to Karnak temple.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Enjoy watching the vegetation on the Nile Cruise, it is fantastic. Take as many optional tours as you can, but I am not sure about the Abu Simbel one (which I did not take), it was a very long trip and there were enormous crowds making the same trip.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
To a point, I would like to benefit them a bit more on the vacation, but am not sure how.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Very good, the only thing I wonder about is how fresh the air in the boat cabin was, as it was imossible to open a window, so I am not sure how fresh it always was (air conditioning).Caroline Hering review 15 Oct 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
It was all memorable from the boat cruise to Karnak to the Valley of the Kings to Abu simbel. One of the best vacations I've had in years.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Accept the early starts they help you see things before it gets too hot.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, I liked the fact we were supplied with drinking water.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Excellent.Holiday Reviews
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