3-Nights Cruise From Aswan To Luxor, Hot Air Balloon,Abu Simbel

Cruising through the ancient civilizations along Nile.

We booked our cruise through the hostel we stayed at in Cairo. The name of the cruise was Semiramis. The rooms were nice but the bathroom can use a little renovation. The tickets to each sight are not included but the transportation and guides are ready for you at each stop. We had a different guide for each city. The last day in Luxor, we had Ahmed Mousa as our guide. He’s very knowledgeable and passionate about sharing his culture and history. He took us to Valley of the Kings, (followed by a quick stop at an alabaster store in workers village), Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple. He was always with us pointing out and explaining the details despite the 40 Celsius degree heat. I appreciate Ahmed Mousa and his patience. He was always carefully explaining and never rushed us to finish. I’d highly recommend him for his professionalism.

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Great experience

All good with our tour in Luxor, the guide knows all the history behind the temples and we had a good visiting Luxor. We have visited all the places mentioned in the tour.

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Solid choice, great guides, but a little dishonesty with agency

I booked a 3-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Fayrouz Travel, which included guided tours of many temples along the way. The tour guides were all kind, respectful, and communicated clearly about pickup and drop-off times. We felt very safe throughout the trip—thank you for that. Several guides went out of their way to be kind to my kids, adjusting the pace of the tours to match their attention spans, which I really appreciated. The temples were fascinating, although a bit repetitive by the end. Still, we learned so much, and I’ll never forget sailing down the Nile, riding in a hot air balloon, and visiting Egypt’s iconic historical sites. The boat we were on—Magic 2—was beautiful and provided good service. While not as luxurious as some of the other ships we saw, it was a solid experience and fair for what we paid. Now for the downsides: While the tour description states that everything is included except entrance fees—which is technically true—be prepared for significantly higher out-of-pocket costs. There are a lot of temples, each with its own entrance fee (ranging from a few dollars to over $20), which adds up quickly, especially for families. Additionally, tipping is expected at almost every turn: drivers, balloon operators, boat captains, carriage drivers, even people who simply open a door or hand you something you didn’t ask for. You may even be asked for more after tipping. While this isn’t unique to Fayrouz Travel, the tipping culture in Egypt is extremely aggressive, so it’s something to be aware of in advance. One major issue we had was on Day 2, when the agency tried to charge us an extra $60, claiming that because our flight out of Luxor on Day 3 was at 4:30 PM, we would need to switch to a private tour after the balloon ride. However, I had specifically confirmed with the agency before booking our flight that the tour would be done by 1:00 PM. After over an hour of back-and-forth via WhatsApp, they finally dropped the extra charge. In the end, our “group tour” turned out to be just the three of us—clearly, they knew all along that no one else was joining and simply tried to upsell us. I found this dishonest and frustrating. Overall, we had a beautiful experience and made unforgettable memories, but I recommend going in with clear expectations about additional costs and being firm if the agency tries to change the terms after booking.

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It was great

Talaat Abdo he was my tour guide… he was incredibly knowledgeable, bringing Egypt’s ancient history to life with fascinating stories and deep insights at every site we visited. Their enthusiasm and passion made the experience unforgettable, ensuring we didn’t just see the landmarks but truly understood their significance. From expertly navigating Karnak Temple to sharing hidden details we would have otherwise missed, they made our trip both educational and exciting!

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Misscoordination

The Coordination was a disaster, we miss one trip (Kom ombo) because no guide appear, the ship was worse as we expected, one guide was in english and we book Spanish, when we arrive at Abu Simbel the driver told us that we didnt have the guide include, the time to visit the temples is ridículus…

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