Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.com8-Day Nile River Cruise with Private Guide from Luxor
based on 10 reviews
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights (approx.)
Location: Luxor, Egypt
Product code: 3124LUX08
10 reviews of 8-Day Nile River Cruise with Private Guide from Luxor
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El Nil, as we now call it went beyond all my expectations it was a wonderful experience especially so as there was only 10 passengers for the first 4 days and 25 for the last 3. The up side of cruising out of season! Full marks also for the tour guide.
Reviewed by: Linda K, Saudi Arabia, July 2008
Could not fault the ship itself, the food or board service. Excellent in all respects. Only drawback was initial boarding at which point all we had was a voucher and there was no one to meet us on boarding the ship. To their credit however the front office manager of the ship soon inquired as to who we were and organised our documentation. They ended up sending over a guide some 2 hours later who informed us of the program and told us the cabin number. That part could have been much better handled but the overall experience was excellent. Would recommend but make sure they provide written documentation before you board.
Reviewed by: Phillip S, Australia, April 2008
Great trip! Service on the boat was excellent during this peak Christmas week. The boat was relaxing since it was the 7-night tour, but you could do the Nile cruise in 4 or 5 days as is also offered on this boat (though for some reason, not by Viator). Pack your jacket during the winter months as the mornings and evenings are cool, but days are sunny and warm. Entertainment was weak. Food was pretty good for a buffet, always with red meat, chicken, fish, salads, and fresh fruits. Heard no stories of intestinal disorders. We had a fantastic guide who gave us the history in a compelling fashion without endlessly going on and on or just repeating phrases as inexperienced guides can do. He made our tour experience fun and memorable.
Reviewed by: Z S, Belgium, January 2008 Note from Viator: We are so happy you had such a great time on your trip. We wanted to mention that we now offer 4 and 5 day Nile River Cruises. Check out more Nile River Cruises that we now offer, 4-Day Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor and 5-Day Nile River Cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
I thought this was a great quality cruising experience, with friendly and attentive staff who made us feel very welcome. We were well looked after.
Reviewed by: Luke C, Australia, October 2007
Trip down the river was excellent from Luxor to Aswan; enough people on board to make everything worth doing. Trip back from Aswan to Luxor was not nearly as good. Very few people on the boat, and as we had seen all the temples on the first trip, sun baking and swimming in the plunge pool where the only activities.
Reviewed by: Peter I, United Arab Emirates, September 2008
Everything worked well, the ship staff was very kind and helpful. The food was very good, and the sites we saw were unforgettable. It was sure worth doing! A history course on the go.
Reviewed by: Sonia K, Brazil, May 2008
This is a great relaxing way to see the Nile and the sites of Upper Egypt. The cruise staff was very friendly and our tour guide was very helpful and informative. Unfortunately, he could not travel with us on the cruise due to the boat being fully booked, as we were told, so he met up with us at each stop. The only other setback for us was not being met at Luxor Airport on our arrival, as arranged, meaning we had to get a taxi from the airport to the cruise boat. Otherwise, it was very enjoyable overall.
Reviewed by: Reginald T, Australia, March 2008
Cool!
Reviewed by: Francisco R, Mexico, August 2007
Continual maintenance work being carried out during the cruise, electric sawing, hammering, etc which went on until late at night. Refurbishment of lounge during the day. Unpleasant smell of cellulose in cabin as a result of maintenance work.
Brick and marble flower bed dismantled in reception area during last two days of tour, creating a hazard when going to the restaurant and getting on and off the boat.
Lack of information from crew, eg. breakfast time for following day changed after we had retired. No additional tours offered by guide, inquiries met with 'difficulties'. Guide left boat in Aswan so we were on our own for the return trip. Tour itinerary different from one supplied and no reason made apparent or given. Significant amount of tips expected when on included tour, tips for bus driver, boatman, etc. Food cold and not varied. Insufficient food on the return trip at mealtimes.
The ship itself was lovely. However, the orchestration of our tour was less then great. Our first guide was horrible, and when we managed to get a second guide, it was only with much difficulty. In the end, it was a good experience, but annoyance in the actual structure of activities limited its enjoyment.
Reviewed by: Harrison G, United States, May 2008
