Philae Temple
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Holy Place,
UNESCO Heritage Site,
Temple
Philae Temple Reviews
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Review by Matthew B, USA, August 2009
Doing what: 4-Day Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Optional Private Guide
The whole trip was wonderful: the boat was classy, the food was good and plentiful, and the staff was excellent. I was pleasantly surprised to have a personal tour guide from start to finish for just my wife and I.
Review by Anonymous, June 2009
Doing what: 8-Day Nile River Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Optional Private Guide
The swimming Pool was dirty - we did not use pool for the entire trip. The cruise itinerary 8days 7 nights as advertised was not followed. We did not overnight in Edfu on return, the ship went from Aswan to Luxor with a three hour stop before breakfast. We got back to Luxor a day earlier than advertised. We sailed only thee days, two from Luxor to Aswan and one day from Aswan to Luxor. We stayed at the Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa before the cruise and after the cruise and that was definitely 5 STAR - a well recommended Resort. There was no electric jugs in our two cabins. Tea and coffee was served at breakfast, but we had to pay for tea and coffee at lunch and dinner. Bottled water and soft drink was LE 12.0 on the ship and LE 3.0 to LE 5.0 on Land. There was no complimentary bottled water in bar fridge in cabin. The bar fridge was empty - no grog or soft drink at all. We could not borrow or rent an iron for ironing my shirts. WE had to pay for the very slow laundry service on the ship. The laundry service could not guarantee reliable outcomes for their service and so offered as an example 10 x the value of the cleaning cost i.e. LE 5 for a Shirt. That would equate to LE 50 for a shirt that I paid LE 500. There was no safety briefings and where to go if we were on fire or sinking, even the staff gave me as many answers. The internet Connection was very slow. It was a 6 day 5 night cruise, Luxor to Luxor. The only cruise from Luxor to Aswan over two or three days and then travel to Abu Simbel.
Review by Robert A, United Kingdom, May 2009
Doing what: 4-Day Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Optional Private Guide
Food, accommodation and staff excellent. Time ashore on cruising day a bit too limited. Overall very happy.
Review by William Z, USA, May 2009
Doing what: Private Tour: Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk
Good overview of the Aswan, although the High Dam is a little anticlimatic. Philae Temple caps the trip, after seeing Giza, Sakkara, Luxor, Karnak, Abydos, and Dendara. Would have liked a little more time to explore on the island. Obelisk is incredible, although our guide gave us a short introduction and then left us to wander. We enjoyed the freedom, but did have additional questions and were immediately targeted by baksheesh-hungry tourist police. Well worth it.
Review by Anonymous, April 2009
Doing what: 4-Day Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Optional Private Guide
The mirage was clean and beautiful, food was fabulous and crew wonderful. Disappointed with our guide.
Review by Albertus B, Germany, March 2009
Doing what: 5-Day Nile River Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Optional Private Guide
We had a great time during our 5 day Nile cruise on board the Al Kahila. The boat was luxurious, and service as well as food was great. The sightseeing trips were well planned and interesting, and our guide was very knowledgeable in the history, culture and beliefs of both ancient and modern Egypt. The local agency was also helpful in arranging other fair priced sightseeing trips outside the itinerary of this package. Plan for some extra days before the cruise in Luxor to also see Abydos, Dendera and Valley of the Queens, and also extra days afterwards to see Abu Simbel, the Nubian Museum, etc. I hope that you will also have an unforgettable time!
Review by Colleen K, United Arab Emirates, March 2009
Doing what: 5-Day Nile River Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Optional Private Guide
The best trip ever. Everything was fantastic.
Review by Anonymous, March 2009
Doing what: 8-Day Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Optional Private Guide
You can easily see all the sights on a one way trip, but it will seem rushed. A Nile cruise from Aswan instead of Luxor is more relaxed especially if you include a trip to Abu Simbel. Aswan is a much prettier city and not quite as touristy. You will have plenty of time in Luxor. The MY Mirage 1 is a good boat and good value. Food is great, cabins are clean, staff is friendly and our guide was knowledgeable.
Review by Anonymous, February 2009
Doing what: 4-Day Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Optional Private Guide
The boat is clean, the food correct and the staff friendly. Our guide was helpful as well. However, for the expensive price especially by Egyptian standards, I was expecting more. The boat is actually cruising only 1 day, so it is probably a much better deal to book very good hotels and to take the train from Aswan to Luxor.
Review by Emily M, Canada, January 2009
Doing what: 4-Day Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Optional Private Guide
Cruise was fantastic, really relaxing, great activities and a fun way to travel. Our guide made our trip! We loved her, she kept us on our toes, and had a great sense of humour. She was really kind and considerate of us and we learned a lot and saw some amazing sites. Definitely was the best part of our trip!!!
Review by Anonymous, January 2009
Doing what: 5-Day Nile River Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Optional Private Guide
Had a great time.
Review by LisbethGeorge, Australia, January 2009
Doing what: 4-Day Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Optional Private Guide
An excellent way to experience the Nile and what it has to offer while sitting on top deck surveying the change of scenery, from farming, to fishing, palm trees and lush vegetation to historical sites. The boat trip was well worth our time. The food was excellent with a good variety and pleasant staff. Cabins clean and bright. We are normally independent travelers and this was a welcome change. The private guide was just OK, left us on our own quite a bit which was great as we do our own reading and exploring but for people who don't prepare themselves they would be missing a lot of history and explanations - which is not good. The different modes of transport should be looked at - using a mini bus for just 2 people is not economical or fuel efficient, especially when there were at least 3 different groups of either 2 or 3 people and each group used a different mini bus - not good. We enjoyed the over all experience and think 3 nights on the boat is definitely long enough.
Review by Anonymous, January 2009
Doing what: 4-Day Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Optional Private Guide
This is the best way to see the upper Nile!
Review by Anonymous, January 2009
Doing what: Private Tour: Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk
The guide was below average.
Review by Raquel N, USA, December 2008
Doing what: 5-Day Nile River Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Optional Private Guide
Price was great, ship great, room was outstanding, definitely a surprise. People are extremely nice and service was very good. Food was not perfect. What was really lousy were the excursions! We had only a few and very short. The guide was extremely nice and sweet but we did not get much information. We feel like we missed a lot and there were several sights that weren't on the schedule. It is worth for the price.
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