Amazing 4-Days Nile Cruise from Aswan To Luxor with Sightseeing and Abu Simbel

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  Anonymous

  · November 26th, 2024
  Very good guide with knowledge of the history. Very impressed with Tarek’s knowledge & information.
  Trip date: November 2024
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  Lenova

  · November 25th, 2024
  Our cruise down the Nile was exceptional. The views from the deck of the boat and out of the large picture windows in our suites were breath taking. But, the best part of our tour was our guide. Hatem was amazing. His attention to detail and pure enjoyment in sharing his history with you makes this journey exciting and truely amazing. He brings with him years of knowledge, but in addition to this he is conversational, encouraging question and thoroughly enjoying answering and interacting with his guests. His attention to detail makes this excursion truely enjoyable and memorable.
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  Trip date: November 2024
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  Kitty

  · November 23rd, 2024
  Day 3-7 began our time aboard the Nile Crown III with our tour guide Mr. Tarek. He picked us up from the train station without delay. While we missed Hagar, we immediately knew we had found a jewel with Mr. Tarek. Over the next 4 days we saw some of the most amazing temples and structures from Aswan to Luxor. The cruise was wonderful (cruising on the Nile!!! Can you believe it??). The cabins were more spacious than on the larger ocean cruise ships and while no balcony, we could open the large sliding-glass window and prop our feet on the railing as we watched Egypt roll by. The staff on the ship were all very friendly and most spoke English (and German!). We jam packed our time on the ship and had tours beginning early in the morning almost every day. Mr. Tarek was always prompt and respectful of our time. He is extremely knowledgeable; it is like having a professor for a tour guide. He had the answer to every question we asked and gave us background information peppered with tons of interesting tidbits that can only be cultivated with a lifetime of research and experience. He not only provided us with a never-ending supply of information, but he also welcomed our questions, often thanking us for asking things and taking time to make sure that we understood the answers. I’m a little ashamed to say that he talked himself almost hoarse answering all our questions, but he never once hesitated at the opportunity to teach us about his country’s unbelievable history. He knew exactly where to go to see things not shown on the standard tours and the perfect places to stop and get pictures. We saw other tour guides, and while I’m sure they were very good, we felt like VIPs with insider access to every single place we visited. Not only was he an amazing tour guide, but we also quickly felt like family as he checked on us every step of the way (even making sure we made it back to America safely). He was very efficient, providing a game plan for the following day each night so we knew where to be at what time and what to expect. He was never in a rush and encouraged us to take our time and really experience the special places we visited. On the one day we had a sub tour guide for an experience, he checked in often to make sure we were enjoying our time and were being taken care of. We felt like we had a constant lifeline in a country far from home and it gave us peace of mind so we could fully immerse ourselves in the experiences Egypt had to offer. Mr. Tarek was so accommodating that we only had to mention a thing that we wanted to do or see, and he would arrange it like magic. Many of his suggestions for our free time were things that even the locals enjoy doing (Banana Island for example). This provided some authentic Egyptian experiences along with the touristy things and it made us feel closer to the people and we learned some of the culture instead of just seeing the sights. This was a 10-star experience and we are already planning our return trip as soon as possible. We enjoyed every single minute of the time we spent in Aswan and Luxor and feel like we have made a lifelong friend in Mr. Tarek.
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  Trip date: November 2024
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  Anonymous

  · November 22nd, 2024
  The best part was our guide Ahmed. He is very knowledgeable and really knows the country and the people. If you have the option ask for him. Over 5 days he took us to 10 wonderful places each just as amazing as the last. He handled transportation and gave options as we went. We felt very safe. He was flexible with time and such a great person, so happy to have met him and if we come back to Egypt we will ask for him.
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  Trip date: November 2024
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  yasaman

  · November 15th, 2024
  We had a tour organized by Egypt gift tour, which was a great experience! Everything was organized an thought of. We had an amazing experience with our tour guide, Rocky! He was professional, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable, making every moment enjoyable and informative. His flexibility and caring nature ensured we had a stress-free and memorable trip. Highly recommended!
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  Egypt Gift Tours commented on this review

  Dear Yasaman Vali, Thank you so much for your nice words and positive feedback. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your Nile Cruise trip and had a great experience. Rocky is one of our professional Egyptology Tour guides and we are always keen to offer... Show more
  Trip date: November 2024
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  Amir

  · November 14th, 2024
  It was a great experience, the cruise was perfect and the food was amazing! Everything was very well organized. Our tour guide, Rocky, took care of every thing and he made our trip very special! He is very knowledgeable about the history of Egypt and explained everything very well! He is a professional. Highly recommended!
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  Trip date: November 2024
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  Colin

  · November 5th, 2024
  If you only read the first part of this review, know this: Tarek is an incredibly knowledgeable tour guide who will enhance your experience in Egypt and cater to your interests. He was one of the biggest positives of our trip, and I can almost assure you that he will be the same for your trip. Tarek was our tour guide for our group of four during our four-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor and guided us through the Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, Abu Simbel, Horus Temple, Kom Ombo, Colossus of Memnon, Valley of the Kings, Hateshphut Temple, Karnak Temple, and finally Luxor Temple. While some of the stops are short, like the High Dam and Colossus of Memnon, the other stops were longer and more detailed. Tarek has been doing this for over 25 years, and his experience shows. He emphasizes the facts and uses them to tell the story. Multiple times we could see him clarify a story by showing us the segment of heiroglyphs that told that story and reading it off. Tarek has guided many people over the years, and if you come to him with base-level knowledge, he will meet you at your level. I recommend you do some research beforehand though, as his knowledge is much deeper and well worth your time.
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  Trip date: November 2024