5 Day 4 Night - Deluxe Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan - Private Tour

Private Guide is the only way to go in Egypt

★★★★★ An unforgettable Nile experience with Sayed We had Sayed as our private guide during our riverboat trip on the Nile, and he was fantastic. He seemed to know everyone in the Luxor area—everywhere we went, someone knew him! His connections and ability to coordinate things gave us experiences we never could have arranged on our own. We explored so many tombs, including the Valley of the Kings. Sayed was incredibly knowledgeable, and his fascinating stories brought the history to life. He was also thoughtful, sensitive to our needs, and so much fun to spend time with. One moment we’ll laugh about for years was when he encouraged me to try a hookah. Let’s just say I wasn’t very good at it! It became one of those wonderful, funny memories that made the trip special. Sayed is a good man and a terrific guide. If you’re visiting Egypt, especially Luxor and the Nile, we highly recommend him!

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Wonderful cruise & tour of the Nile

We did the 5D 4N cruise from Luxor to Aswan aboard the Blue Shadow, with a personal guide for the tours & excursions for the two of us. We booked through Viator and found the price quite the value compared to multiple different individual tour companies that I contacted independently. I was initially concerned after booking that I might be sacrificing on quality given the price, but that was not the case at all. The cruise and the boat itself was very comparable to many of the other boats that we were moored alongside of in the cities, and the service on board was amazing. Our dining room waiter Ayman, & the head waiter Mohammed, were both exceptional and very friendly. The food variety in the dining room was quite good, with the many flavors of Egypt being presented, however often times the proteins were over cooked and dry, and the dishes needed salt added. Also the housekeeping staff were very friendly and kept the room very clean and tidy, leaving cute little animals created from blankets and towels each day as a surprise when we returned. As for the tours and excursions of the ancient temples and sites, our guide Mostafa was excellent. He was very knowledgeable of the history and sites, answering all of our questions, and providing lots of details. He could tell we were very interested in learning about the civilization and culture, and thus catered our tours to our interests. He was also very good at finding shady spots to pause and give his explanations, keeping us out of the hot sun, and strategically timing the tours and movements through the sites to avoid the large crowds from big tour buses. Mostafa was also genuinely interested in having conversations with us about Egyptian life and philosophies, often times spending another 30-60 minutes chatting after we had returned to the boat. He became our friend and we exchanged contact info to keep in touch after the cruise ended. We could tell that he was very experienced at customizing the experience to the preference of the people on the tour. Overall this was a very enjoyable tour and experience and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Egypt.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful trip and truly appreciate your kind words. Your review means a great deal to us. Not only does it encourage our team, but it also helps future travelers feel confident when choosing Egypt Unlimited Tours for their journey to Egypt. Thank you once again for your wonderful support. We are honored to have been part of your Egyptian adventure, and we are thrilled that you created such special memories in our beloved country with the Egypt Unlimited Tours team. We look forward to welcoming you back to Egypt for another unforgettable experience in the future!

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The best guide we could have asked for, Sayed made our dream trip magical!

We had the absolute best time on this trip my husband and I! Sayed, our guide, was without a doubt, one of the biggest reasons our Nile cruise was so special. He accompanied us throughout our five-day cruise, and I honestly cannot imagine having enjoyed the experience nearly as much without him. Our wonderful Genie making our dreams come true ❤️ Egypt has been my dream trip since I was 13 years old, and I had spent a lot of time studying and reading about Ancient Egypt before coming. That meant I arrived with A LOT of questions! 😂 Sayed was absolutely tireless. He patiently answered question after question, explained things in depth, and always went above and beyond to make sure we understood what we were seeing. He is incredibly knowledgeable, but what I appreciated most was his honesty. His English is excellent and he would answer honestly and, when possible, find things out together with us. After having encountered other guides that were not the same, I value his knowledge and language skills tremendously! He also showed us so many additional things that we would never have seen or appreciated without him! He didn't simply take us from one monument to the next, he noticed the little details, shared stories and secrets that you won't necessarily find in guidebooks, and gave us a much deeper understanding of the places we visited. The culture, the animals the little things he understood we were curious about. At the Valley of the Kings, Sayed was incredible. We visited many tombs, in intense heat, and he remained incredibly patient, energetic and enthusiastic throughout. He never rushed our questions and kept sharing fascinating stories, details and lesser-known information. It felt like we weren't just looking at ancient tombs, we were discovering them together. We enjoyed his company and guiding so much that we actually booked two additional trips with him: one to Abu Simbel and one to a Nubian village. That says everything about how much we trusted and enjoyed having him with us. Our Nubian village visit was especially lovely because Sayed gave us the opportunity to experience it in a boat seeing the river Nile passing by at sunset and then at night. We even met some of his friends, which made the experience feel very personal and gave us a lovely glimpse into local life. And Sayed went above and beyond in another very special way: I celebrated my birthday during our trip, and he helped make that event feel even more amazing. ❤️ It was already a dream to be in Egypt for my birthday, but having such a kind and thoughtful guide made it even more memorable. Sayed is not only an exceptional guide, he is a genuinely kindhearted, warm and lovely person. We laughed with him, learned from him, asked him endless questions and felt incredibly well looked after. A few tips for future travellers related to the boat and the trip: I had this question so maybe others have too, there's many boats this company covers but mainly can be MS Lady Carol, MS Lady Carol and Steigenberg and maybe others:) The exact boat can vary, so I would recommend confirming which vessel you will be staying on when booking, but for us the overall cruise experience was fantastic. The boat was great, amazing friendly staff, great food prepared with care, they wash the fruit and make all juices with bottled water so all is safe to eat and delicious! Our cruise was full board, with meals included but drinks extra, worth keeping in mind when budgeting. Remember to budget separately for gratuities for the guide and cruise crew, as these are not normally included in the cruise price. One thing I would mention for anyone booking an Egypt tour is that it is quite normal to take you to places such as perfume museums/factories or alabaster demonstrations. Yes, these are also shops, but personally we didn't see this as a negative. These are local businesses and artisans, and we actually enjoyed seeing how things were made and learning about the crafts. If you can afford to support a local artisans and find something you genuinely like, wonderful, but nobody pressures you. For the Nubian village, I would also recommend telling your guide in advance exactly what you want. If you don't want to see live crocodiles or do, if there is some free time you want or if there is some specific house you want to see or whatever they will do the most for you. However, be aware that if you want to visit a local home for food, this may not be possible to separate from the experience of crocodiles because they are part of the culture and tradition. Also, if you want to walk around and explore more of the village, tell your guide. We did this, and it was wonderful. Otherwise, depending on the tour, you may spend most of your time at one particular house. The village is beautiful and much more enjoyable when you have the freedom to see more. For us, Sayed was not simply someone who explained monuments. He was our companion through an incredible journey of discovery. He made Egypt come alive. He made our dream trip even better. And he made it magical. ❤️🇪🇬 If you are booking a Nile cruise, ask for Sayed. I genuinely cannot recommend him highly enough. We never felt rushed. The organisation throughout the cruise was excellent, excursions, transport and sailing all ran smoothly and we always knew what was happening next. He always told us they key important information and then gave us free roaming time. The timing of the visits was excellent and we had plenty of time to explore, take photos and ask questions. Five stars are not enough. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful trip and truly appreciate your kind words. Your review means a great deal to us. Not only does it encourage our team, but it also helps future travelers feel confident when choosing Egypt Unlimited Tours for their journey to Egypt. Thank you once again for your wonderful support. We are honored to have been part of your Egyptian adventure, and we are thrilled that you created such special memories in our beloved country with the Egypt Unlimited Tours team. We look forward to welcoming you back to Egypt for another unforgettable experience in the future!

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An Absolute Masterclass in Egyptology – Unforgettable 5-Day Nile Cruise

My wife and I just completed a 4-night, 5-day Nile River cruise from Luxor to Aswan, and our private guide, Sayed, made the entire trip exceptional. We covered an incredible amount of ground together, including Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo and the Crocodile Museum, the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, a local Nubian Village, and the epic journey down to Abu Simbel. What truly set this tour apart was Sayed's meticulous care and deep expertise. He possesses a tremendous knowledge of Egyptology, explaining the complex history, architecture, and hieroglyphs at every site with incredible detail and clarity. He knows exactly how to pace the information so that the ancient world comes to life without ever feeling overwhelming. Beyond his academic knowledge, he was consistently friendly, highly attentive, and went out of his way to secure extra perks for us during our daily excursions. Managing the logistics of a fast-paced Egyptian itinerary can be daunting, but he handled the crowds, the transport, and the site navigations seamlessly behind the scenes. If you want an insightful, brilliantly managed, and truly memorable journey through ancient Egypt, we cannot recommend Sayed highly enough. Five stars!

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful trip and truly appreciate your kind words. Your review means a great deal to us. Not only does it encourage our team, but it also helps future travelers feel confident when choosing Egypt Unlimited Tours for their journey to Egypt. Thank you once again for your wonderful support. We are honored to have been part of your Egyptian adventure, and we are thrilled that you created such special memories in our beloved country with the Egypt Unlimited Tours team. We look forward to welcoming you back to Egypt for another unforgettable experience in the future!

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An excellent adventure!

What a fantastic trip! Very well organised from start to finish. The boat was beautiful, the food great, and the staff were wonderful. Our guide, Noor, led us through the history of each site with his knowledge, and filled the gaps in ours! I would highly recommend this trip.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful trip and truly appreciate your kind words. Your review means a great deal to us. Not only does it encourage our team, but it also helps future travelers feel confident when choosing Egypt Unlimited Tours for their journey to Egypt. Thank you once again for your wonderful support. We are honored to have been part of your Egyptian adventure, and we are thrilled that you created such special memories in our beloved country with the Egypt Unlimited Tours team. We look forward to welcoming you back to Egypt for another unforgettable experience in the future!

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