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A fantastic way to see the key attractions from Aswan to Luxor. This was a last minute booking during my stay in Cairo and I’m very glad to have booked this cruise. The boat itself is very comfortable. Cabins were larger than expected and larger than some major cruise liners. The food was fantastic and the service staff were very hospitable ensuring that guests were comfortable at all times. Our tour guide Mohammed Abdo was fantastic in communicating the history of each temple to us and organising the group. Service with many smiles. Would definitely recommend this cruise.

Four days on the Nile with Hady were unforgettable 🚤☀️ From Aswan to Luxor, he made every temple feel alive with stories and laughter. Super knowledgeable, funny, and always looked out for us. If you ever cruise the Nile, ask for Hady — he’ll make Egypt magic.

Our Nile cruise was a truly unique experience! Our guide, Mohammed, was excellent — very knowledgeable and always willing to help with anything we needed. The cruise itinerary was full and well-organized; we managed to see all the main attractions along the Nile. The buffet food was delicious with a great variety every day, and the cabins were comfortable and clean. Overall, it’s an amazing experience that I highly recommend — just be prepared for some early mornings. One thing to note: there’s an additional tip of around €30 per person that’s not included in the initial price, so make sure to budget for that.

Our tour guide Hady was very well-informed and explained everything in detail. The tour plan was good to cover most important places.

It was a great experience to see the temples along the Nile. Our guide Hady was excellent at his job. He's more than a guide, indeed because he's an archeologist. He communicated relevant information clearly, and his planning and experience made the trip hassle-free.

I cannot say enough good things about my experience with our tour guide Hady! His depth of knowledge about every stop along the tour provided really fascinating insights and stories that I'm still thinking about today. He is also very safety-oriented and can provide helpful information on how to interact with vendors and the tipping culture for first-time visitors to Egypt. What really stood out, though, was his flexibility and willingness to accommodate my group's schedule. He went out of his way to ensure the tour fit perfectly into our day, making adjustments without hesitation and ensuring we didn’t miss any highlights. If you're looking for a tour guide who is both incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely cares about your experience, look for Mr. Hady!

The tour was absolutely amazing! Mr. Hady is an incredible tour guide. He is very detail oriented and passionate when explaining complex history, which allows his audience to truly understand and appreciate Egyptian culture. In addition, he made it a priority to make his costumers comfortable and help them with all their needs.

We are having a great tour of Aswan, Abu Simbel, Edfu going further north to Luxor with Imperial Egypt to imbibe the fascinating history of ancient Egypt. It is an intensive history of more than 3000 years packed in our 4 day tour. The time has been specially enjoyable with our tour guide Mr. Hady who is very knowledgeable and has done an excellent job so far to delineate the history of ancient as well as mideaval Egypt in great detail bringing to life the events of the past. He also took great care to address our needs and ensure that we tour comfortably. I feel our experience got much enhanced to have Mr. Hady with us for the tour.

Our experience on the Al Nabilatan Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor was extremely disappointing. The ship itself is outdated, noisy, and cheap, falling far below expectations for what should have been a memorable Nile cruise. The noise from the engine was unbearable, making it impossible to sleep without earplugs. Even with them, the constant noise disrupted our rest throughout the trip. Adding to the discomfort, the beds were hard as rock, and the shower was so tiny that it felt more like a cramped inconvenience than a proper amenity. The food onboard was tasteless and lacked any semblance of quality or variety. To make matters worse, a strong fuel smell lingered throughout the ship, causing us constant headaches and adding to the overall discomfort.

Hani Adel from Memphis Tours is incredible! I was so lucky to have Hani guide me through the sites of Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae and the Nubian Village. Hani was knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. He was always looking out for me, whether it be for my for my comfort, for my questions or to get me the best price on purchased items. At all times, Hani made sure that I was treated like royalty. I couldn’t have ever imagined a better trip than with Hani Adel and Memphis Tours!

The best experience I have ever had - the service and attention to detail was second to none . The best part was the wonderful care and expertise from our dear guide Mohamed (“I’m one of 35 million Mohameds in Egypt“ ). He was so full of knowledge and such a wonderful personality. We definitely felt he went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience. Mohamed helped us to feel the magic of Egypt and we all felt very sad to say goodbye. If you need a tour guide he is definitely the one you want to have. Thanks to Mohamed we left part of our heart in Egypt. The tours and the organisation was impeccable and also the service from the staff on the Nile cruise .Absolutely a 5 star experience that should not be missed. With love from Lynette and Ian from Cyprus.

I had the very best experience on this Nile cruise with Mohammed Abdo (1 in 35,000,000). Please request him when you book through imperial. He is so knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. He was so helpful and accommodating from the minute he picked me up from my hotel to drop off at the airport. I can’t recommend him enough! The cruise stops at all the good places from Aswan to Luxor. There’s time to get souvenirs and stuff in between. The cruise is comfortable! It’s no fancy hotel, but good enough. I thought the food on this particular cruise was really good. Visiting all of these unforgettable sights would have been so much harder and I would’ve spent a lot more time buying tickets and stuff if I hadn’t done this cruise through Imperial.

The Egypt trip was a great one. A special thanks to Mostafa at Cairo and Hady taking over from Aswan until the end at Luxor. Both of them had an abundance of wealth of knowledge and the explanations were very simple and clear to understand. Wish them good luck.

It was a great experience going with family to the cruise. The guides were quite helpful. The cruise was very nice! I recommend it!

From the moment we landed in Aswan to the moment our tour ended in Luxor, we have received excellent service nonstop. Our tour guide, Mido, was enthusiastic, fun and knowledgeable. I learned so much about Egyptian history while having a great time. He’s so positive and always has a smile on his face. When tourists would venture too far, he would go the extra mile to find them and make sure that we were always safe. The company Imperial Egypt arranges for rides to pick you up from your point of arrival in Aswan and drop you off at your final destination in Luxor. For example, they picked us up straight from the airport before the cruise began and dropped us off to our hotel when the cruise ended. The company has exceptional service. From the managers and waiters to the baggage carriers, everyone was extremely polite and courteous. ALL workers take their jobs seriously and go above and beyond. They did a really nice birthday celebration for me and made one of the most delicious cakes I have ever eaten.

We had a wonderful experience with Imperial Egypt. It was easy to book and communication through the length of our cruise was great. Hany sorted out all issues we had on the ship. Our guide Hady was very nice and made our trip enjoyable. He explained the history in the way that our children loved. We had enough time to explore each of the site. I would definitely recommend. Thanks!

Really great experience. Excellent cruise, great onboard food and facilities. Great tour guides. Both Mustafa in Cairo and Hady for the cruise were excellent. Wonderful way to see egypt. Covers all major attractions.

Imperial Egypt is amazing. Would 100% recommend for his cruise. Wi-Fi needs updating as very slow. Food good. Our tour guide Mahmood had been amazing from start until end. He looked after me and my wife until we left Luxor. Our personal cab trucked us but Mahmoood sorted us an excellent taxi at the last minute. Luxurious and amazing drive to Huggada. Mahmood has great knowledge from his 17 years experience and speak very well. Would 100% recommend him as personal guide.

We had an incredible time exploring Egypt with Mido from Imperial Egypt Tours. His deep knowledge of Egyptian history and enthusiasm for every site made our trip unforgettable. He shared fascinating stories, balanced our schedule perfectly, and ensured we never felt rushed. Mido’s warm personality, professionalism, and attention to detail truly elevated our experience. We left feeling enriched and impressed – highly recommended for anyone seeking a top-notch tour guide!

I had the privilege of exploring the fascinating history of Upper Egypt with *Imperial Egypt*. This experience was truly incredible, not only for me but also for my family. Our guide, Mido, was outstanding. Very attentive, he made each moment enriching with his deep knowledge of Egyptian history. He was able to captivate our attention and make this visit unforgettable. If you're looking to explore Egypt in an authentic and well-informed way, I highly recommend this company. A wonderful discovery!

Our guide Mido was very passionate with his work, taking time to explain the history and details for every sites. His always smiling demeanour, engaging and patient made the trip a great experience. Our cruise ship was just refurbished and comfortable. Food was good and tasty.

From starting Hany was very supportive and patient and gave us all informations in details And during the trip, Mido did a fanatic job in explaining the history in details His passion for his profession is remarkable.

The entire experience from pick up to drop was very well organized and thought through. We enjoyed all the places we visited. The places were great and made very interesting through the stories of our guide Mido! He's funny and well informed. ImperialEgypt made the entire experience awesome. Will definitely recommend to go for it.

Mahmoud was incredibly patient and kind, with an impressive wealth of knowledge. He took the time to answer all our questions thoroughly and even gave us free time to explore and take pictures. I was truly impressed that we were able to experience everything in just four days. Aside from the fascinating temples, gods, tombs, and monuments, the hot air balloon ride was a highlight. The staff on the cruise were also exceptional—caring, fun, and genuinely fantastic. Be a bit cautious with the buffet food (bring stomach/gastro meds). Transportation on the cruise and various modes was phenomenal. An amazing experience all around!

Majed Hassan was our tour guide. He was friendly and informative. He kept my family and I safe in the bustling ports we visited.

I booked a 3 night cruise direct with Imperial Egypt, Hany was quick to respond to any queries during the planning of our trip. Mostafa was our tour guide, he met us at the airport, took us to our hotel then accompanied us for the cruise. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, answered any questions we had and was easy to understand. Whilst he gave us a lot of information and took us to some amazing places He gave us time on our own at each site so we could explore further on our own and ask any questions after. Without a guide to visit these sites we would likely have missed most of the details and stories.

The tours were incredible, we visited so many places and our tour guide Hady was excellent! He is an expert with the explanations and went above and beyond to get us local falafel and sugar cane juice. The boat and the rooms are luxurious, beautiful views from room and the roof.

Family holiday with young adults. Absolutely amazing. Hadee is an amazing guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. Kept the group together and entertained. Gave uabfree time to wander around and kept us from buying tat. I would highlybrecommend this to everyone

We had an incredible time on this amazing cruise. The ship was beautiful, and the food was delightful, complemented by a packed itinerary of sightseeing. Our guide, Hady, truly made the trip unforgettable. His engaging storytelling and witty commentary brought the historical sites to life, making each moment enjoyable and enriching.

could give more than 5 stars I would! Hady our guide was an Encyclopaedia of knowledge and a riveting story teller. He really took care of us during our trip and gave us everything Egypt had to offer.

Hady was an amazing tour guide. Me and my family all thoroughly enjoyed his tours and explanations. He was informative and told stories interactively to pique everyone’s interest. Could not recommend this enough!

I had an amazing time. The schedule is very dense with early starts but you see so many amazing things it is totally worth it. Our guide Hady has an amazing knowledge.

Hady, our guide was amazing guy with a lot of knowledge about the Egyptian culture and the historical sites we visited ,plus he told us small interesting stories while travelling too. Good experience overall with cruise too !

Travelling solo, Imperial Egypt matched with a group including some other solo traveller and different couples. The ship was good value for money, nice rooms and good food. Our travel guide, Hady, was extremely proactive, making sure everyone felt comfortable and had a good experience, asking and answering different questions that we all had. He would initially give us general information on the way to places, then a thorough explanation upon arrival including less known/fun facts, and later gave us some free time to roam around and take photos - a perfect combination of knowledge and having a good time. I can only recommend Hady and Imperial Egypt, if you want to take a deep dive on this Ancient Civilization whilst enjoy some adventures (balloon ride) and nice amenities on board.

We were looked after extremely well by this local tour operator and their excellent guides and drivers from the minute our flight landed in Cairo. We couldn’t have asked for more. All comms are done on whatsapp, with the office checking in on us directly each day to ensure we were happy. The cruise was fun, again, the onboard team couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful. The financial savings are significant if you book directly with an Egyptian company. Mr Modi and Mr Hany and team thank you for the trip of a lifetime!

We flew from Gatwick to Luxor on an EasyJet Holiday to join Steigenburger Minerva for a 7 night all-inclusive cruise on the Nile from Luxor and Aswan and return, with stops at Edfu and Kom Ombo. Purchased a Travco excursion package on board for around £250 pp and had escorted trips to the Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, and Queen Hatchepsut Temple, the Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, the Aswan and High Dams, the Philae Temple, and the Botanical Gardens via a Felucca ride. An excellent-value package with an onboard guide. While at Aswan, we flew separately to Abu Simbel via Egypt Air (booked in the UK for approx. £175 pp return) The Abu Simbel temple is outstanding and not to be missed. The overall experience was simply breathtaking and a once in a lifetime experience. The Steigenburger Minerva was spotlessly clean, offered a good variety of well-presented food and its staff were friendly and helpful throughout. The ship, whilst traditional rather than glitzy, was first-class in very respect

Hady is an excellent tour guid. His english is fluent and knowledge on Egyptian history is excellent. He explained everything in detail and with patience. He is a nice person with an excellent sence of humer. We are really happy with the cruise and everything we got.

The land of gold that's means Aswan you can visit Edfue temple, phelia temple,komompo temple,and Abu simple temple ارض الذهب وهي اسوان حقا تستحق الزيارة

Cruise ship that doesn't quite deliver as promised, it's not 5 stars as they refer. We saw from others that they did have this badge that proved it. Travel where you have to tip obligatory everything (drivers, cruise staff, guide...). Good food catering. Very nice excursions. Our guide Mohammed Abdo very good, highly recommended, very friendly person who explained everything phenomenal and very kindly.

Amazing cruise with my giiirls !! Best way to discover Nile's banks. We enjoyed all the visits, the organization was perfect. We recommand you to do the same cruise for your next holidays in Egypte.

Hady Ahmed was a wonderful guide on our Aswan--Luxor trip. He was very knowledgeable about all aspects of Egyptian history--ancient and modern--and gave us a lot of information, always presented in a lively and accessible way. Hady was always enthusiastic and energetic. His English is excellent and very clear. I feel I understand Egyptian history much better now. Above all, Hady always cared about everyone on our group -- always making sure everyone was OK and enjoying themselves. It would be hard to find a better guide. I am very happy to recommend him.

The trip was absolutely amazing. Our guide Mohamed Abdo 35th million walked us through the whole Egyptian time-line. He answered all of our questions and made sure that we were all well taken care of. He also had a good time management, and he has a perfect English. Mohamed is a very knowledgeable person, he made us feel safe and enjoy every moment. The cruise food was to die for😋, everything was well cleaned, and all staff was just amazing. We had a fantastic time. I couldn't recommend this tour and Mohamed

I left my passport and mobile bag on the bus after the tour, but my guide Hady responded immediately and brought my bag to the airport. Hady was a kind and very reliable guide.

What can I say, the trip was absolutely amazing. Our guide Mohamed walked us through the whole Egyptian time-line. He answered all of our questions and made sure that we were all well taken care of. I couldn't recommend this tour and Mohamed more.......

Our whole experience with imperial Egypt was magical. A very well organized company that made us feel safe and comfortable for the whole trip. But the big difference made it Hady, our tour guide. I haven’t met anyone that professional and passionate about his job. His English was perfect, he is an expert in Egyptian history and he gave us important advices to avoid bad experiences which made our trip wonderful and easy . He is really such a kind and thoughtful person caring every time if we had a good time with our journey. If u really want to have a beautiful experience in Egypt Hady is highly recommended! Thank you for everything! Hope to see u soon in Greece!♥️🙏🏽

I am Egyptian, and I was planning a short trip to Aswan and Luxor to help my two German friends enjoy their journey in Egypt. I was so fortunate to have found Hady, who was incredibly knowledgeable, fun, and genuinely caring about his team. The trip was amazing, and everything went smoothly. Thank you, Hady!

Great trip. with our knowlegdable Guide Hady we had a very good time. He knows well to organize and cominucate with the group.

All the places we visited were lovely! The cruise was beautiful and satisfying. The tour guide, Fadi, was also a very helpful and attentive guide who was very easy to explain. It was a very good trip.

This 3 night/4 day Egypt cruise & tours was packed with everything we had hoped to see & experience. Our cruise cabin was clean and well kept by Abd Kamal. Our Egyptologist guide, Mostafa Molattam was so knowledgeable and spoke in very clearly in English. He was so nice to send us extra information about moving Abu Simbel and Phiae Temples. The crew were all professional as well. In that short amount of time, we saw 9 Temple sites and flew over the Valley of the Kings in a hot air balloon. Amazing!

The services is excellent as well as the food and the bed, our tour guide very genuine, fully recommended, the service was excellent as was the food and the support of the guide who was all the time taking us to visits outside the boat. I thought it was too economical because of what they offer, he gets used to tipping a lot

Hadi a god guide, vers helpful if you have any problems , and with god knoglege about the histiry of Egypt. My recommendation to hadi.

최고의 휴식 Hady와 함께한 모든 것들이 너무 좋았습니다. 처음에 트립어드바이저에서 예약하는게 조금 아리까리했었는데 생각보다 좋았습니다 Couldn’t be better with Hady. He’s so kind, so funny, so detailed to explain, so amazing. If you are chosen byHady, your trip would be the best ever.

I had the pleasure of experiencing 3N and 4D cruise with Imperial Egypt organised on MS Royal Elite. My experience has been seamless with transfers to and from our hotels, comfortable thanks to the amazing cruise staff and packed with amazing sights and immersive experience thanks to our expert Egyptologist guide and storyteller Hady. We boarded our cruise in Aswan with pickup direct from the hotel. The check-in process was smooth and we were ushered into our beautiful cabins which offered amazing views of the river. The sun deck and longer areas were comfortable for relaxing in the warm winter sun with drinks. The staff aboard the ship were exceptional—polite, attentive, and always eager to make our experience special. Meals were delicious, offering a blend of Egyptian and international cuisines. Our tour guide for the entire leg of sightseeing itinerary was Hady. We started with a visit to the Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple on Day 1 before cruising up the Nile.Day 2 was spent with an early morning excursion to Abu Simbel. Later in the evening, we stopped at the Temple of Kom Ombo. On Day 3 we visited Edfu Temple and rested for the remaining of the day. Final day i.e. Day 4 began with a bit of let down due to cancellation of the hoti air balloon ride. But our gracious tour guide more than made up for it with spectacular visits to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple, Karnak and Luxor temple in Luxor. Hady had a knack of making each visit memorable with mythological stories and folklore regarding the Egyptian gods/kings/queens. All of the stories came to life amid the ruins of temple that we visited. This Nile River cruise was the perfect combination of relaxation and exploration. If you’re considering this trip, I wholeheartedly recommend it—whether you’re a history buff or a culture lover. This has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I will cherish forever.

Our 3-night, 4-day cruise from Aswan to Luxor was nothing short of magical! From the moment we stepped onto the ship, we were transported into a world of ancient wonders, luxurious comfort, and seamless hospitality. The guided excursions along the Nile were both fascinating and educational, and we owe so much of this to our incredible guide, Hady. His knowledge of Egyptian history and archaeology was astounding. Hady managed to weave captivating stories with a deep understanding of each site, which made the temples and monuments truly come to life for us. The ship itself was a floating oasis. The rooms were spacious and well-maintained, with spectacular views on both the sides of river Nile. The staff went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. Every meal felt like a culinary adventure, with authentic Egyptian flavors alongside a variety of international dishes. Highlights included visits to the majestic temples of Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Karnak, but what made each stop extra special was having Hady by our side, sharing lesser-known stories and adding a unique depth to our understanding of each monument. He took special care to ensure we were comfortable in every setting, always checking in with us and making the entire experience feel personalized. If you're considering this cruise, don’t hesitate—it’s an unforgettable journey. Special thanks to Hady for making it exceptional!

I booked this cruise trip because a friend recommended it. You can cover the main sites on the south side of Egypt, spend some time on the deck of the cruise, and on the last day you can fly by balloon... It's very cost-effective and I'm very glad I took this tour. Our guide Mahmoud was also a wonderful person. Although the explanation was in English, it was very easy to hear and it was full of stories that made me understand Egypt better. They were also very kind and very flexible to our opinions, telling us their travel dates many times. I'm so glad I chose this tour. If you're not sure which tour to choose, this is the cruise you'll love.

This cruise was way above my expectations in every aspect. I was a bit suspicious about the number of positive reviews but now I understand why. Even before starting the cruise the support was great. We faced three delays and reschedules from our flight operator and each time Hany, the person in contact at the tour operator, was very flexible and adaptive to our program. The ship was in a great condition. The room could be a bit bigger but still there was enough space to move around and the windows and deck allowed us to have the best sunset views. But the best part was our guide, Mohamed Abdo ( the 35th million Mohamed as he clarified). We were a small group of 8 people and he took the best care of us. Giving detailed information on the program and giving so much information during the visits in the archaeological sites. This was one of the biggest highlights of our trip in Egypt.

We really enjoyed this trip. Cruise was clean and fascinating, food amazing and personal kind and helpful. Just a suggestion, will be nice to inform the customer that the air balloon flight included in AFTER Sunset, if you want to see the Sunset you have to pay 25€ pax more. A special thanks to our amazing guide, Mohammed Abdo. Thank to his information we really had the opportunity to appreciate in a deep way all the wonderful temples.

Second day with Nervien. Even better. Not only she made the Karnak and Luxor visits interesting, but also fun. We connected a lot and there was a very healthy teasing around atmosphere. She will be missed. ☺️

The cruise in the Nile is a must! If you are still in doubt whether you should book it or not, just go for it! This experience in particular, has been extremely exciting and well organized. Both Hamy (the tour operator has been very helpful in being flexible and let us join the tour later as we had a delay with our flight. And Mohammed Abdu (aka Mohammed 35 million), was our amazing tour guide who took extra time in explaining everything, always positive and a great company!!!

Cruise was very exciting with a lot of sightseeing - visited all historical places. Cruise ship Le Fayan 2 was great - comfortable, clean rooms and delicious food. Just one thing was not good for me - poor WiFi (roaming on my cellphone saved me). Special thanks to our guide, Mostafa Molattam - it was pleasure to go with him to sightseeing, he was helpful in many situations (sightseeng tickets, going to city, and other everyday situations). I will always remember him calling us Habibi)) November is good period for cruising on Nile - weather is so comfortable. Definitely will come back to Nile.

This review is on the Nile carnival cruise boat I completed a Nile Carnival cruise in Egypt in October from Aswan to Luxor as part of my Ancient Egyptian Tours, 15 day highlights of Egypt Tour. The cruise is marketed as 4 star but in Western standards it’s probably only a 2. The basic room was nice and everything worked however, the food (always buffet) was average at best, edible but not al la carte as advertised. The food was quite plain and basic items provided only. Drinks are reasonably priced. Service staff were good but they rely on tips so they sort of have to be if you get my understanding. It’s marketed as a three night cruise but the first night of the cruise you are docked in Aswan for the night so cruising is really only two nights, Good basic amenities on board and tours were organised for me by the tour and all was ok but the sites can be overwhelming with crowds especially at Edfu where all the boats arrive the night before and all start the tour at 5.30am so hundreds if not a thousand people converge on the temple at the same time. Be warned, if you are travelling solo and you get to Luxor, the boat docks 13km from the city and the taxi wanted $30 AUD to take me to city and back which I refused. You dock around 4pm so if you don’t want to pay the exorbitant price you will be stuck on the boat like I was as I only had a tour booked for the following day. Pretty disappointed overall with Carnival Nile, they showed a complete lack of interest in me as a single traveller, witnessed by placing me on my own table at every meal time, hard to meet others in this situation. Lastly bring a book as no TV reception after you leave Aswan if you like to watch a little TV before bed. There are much nicer boats so pay more for a better environment in my view.

Was hosted by Mauhmood during our trip and cruise at Egypt. He is knowledgeable and courteous. He has been kind as and helpful as well. Be it arranging for any of our needs locally or planning the tour itself. Important landmarks were covered and well planned. Kudos

I recently had an amazing experience with our tour guide, Hady, Aswan to Luxor Cruise tour. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the history and culture. Every site we visited, from Aswan to Luxor, came alive with their stories and insight. The organisation of the tour was excellent, making everything enjoyable. I highly recommend tour guide Hady for anyone looking to explore Egypt.

The Nile River cruise is a must-do. It’s a beautiful way to explore ancient Egyptian culture. We were on the Le Fayan II ship which was clean, modern, and comfortable. While the food was just ok, the rooms were better than expected and the service was good. There are many different tour groups on the ship - you go with the group you booked with when doing sightseeing. We had a nice and fun group, which made the trip less exhausting (due to the early morning schedules). Special shoutouts to our tour guide Mohammed Abdo - he was not only very knowledgeable, but also kind enough to go above and beyond to help us with any issues we had even after the cruise trip (i.e. transportation, food orders, flights). He was also very pleasant and fun to hang out with and we all enjoyed his company - can’t recommend him enough.

This was an amazing experience. Our expert guide, Hady was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and paid great attention to detail ensuring all our needs were met. The itinerary is a good balance between being guided around the ancient sites and gently cruising, observing life on and beside the Nile. Expert guide, great facilities on board, good food this tour comes highly recommended.

This was an amazing trip. The Cruise boat and staff were great. The excursions to temples etc were fascinating, and calmly floating down the Nile was a brilliant experience. Hady the guide was fantastic. His knowledge and presentation style were unsurpassed. His advice and tricks to make the most of our time were so useful. He was happy to do anything to help, even going off boat to buy me a local sim card.

Mohammed abdo was an amazing tour guide. He was exceptionally knowledgeable about the different temples. He was kind, organised and fair! I would recommend him to all my friends and family. In the three days we did the tour, he became more than a guide but a friend.

Our experience was above expectattions, especially thanks to our guide Mahmoud, who is very educated. All 4 days were very well organized, The stay on the boat was pleasant, tasty and safe food, helpful staff. Mahmoud also hired only new and reliabke cars and good drivers for trips to the temples. The historical sites are amazing. The hot baloon flight is exciting too. We can recommend to all egyptian history lovers.

Samar Helmy was very nice and helpful we spent two days with her (east and West Bank) and her experience as a guide showed in how accommodating and passionate she was during our expeditions, she gave a lot of useful information and answered all our questions. In short fast and efficient. She also stopped at the pharmacy on our way when we asked going out of her way to make our experience memorable.

Welcome to Egypt, the land of Pyramids,the land of Nile,the land of Pharaohs, the land of mummies, the land of one of the oldest recorded history.We decided to visit Egypt in two parts, first to the pyramids by arranging things ourselves and second by trusting ImperialEgypt for everything along the banks of Nile. I am so proud of my decision of choosing ImperialEgypt as almost everything was perfect. The best of all was our tour guide Hady for 4 days along the banks of great River Nile. He was with us from the time he received us at Aswan station. He was cheerful from the word GO. He and driver Mahmoud dropped us to the boat docked in Aswan. Our boat named Nile Jewel was really a jewel when it comes to facilities,especially the food. All the meals were yummy and had quite a spread. On the way to the boat Hady had walked us through the itinerary for the day and then repeated it after we checked in to our room in the boat. As he would do throughout the trip, he informed us of the meeting time and location to start our excursions. The first site was the Aswan high dam followed by Philae Temples and a trip to a perfumery. Hady explained everything about the sites as we approached them and here I noticed his strength of stitching stories. It was amazing that how he connected the Aswan Dam to Philae temples to the perfume workshop. The next day was a long day starting before dawn, Hady again explained the whole itinerary well in details. This day we went to Abu Simbel temples , we had started around 4:45 AM, IMO we should have started an hour earlier to avoid some crowd at the temple and also to beat the heat. Once we reached the temples he explained the whole history of temples and gave us time to spend and click photos. He would always explain most of the things at the beginning and then would give some free time to explore the spot and click photos. Hady would also use his guests to explain stories by asking people to enact characters from History 😀. So be ready to be Isis,Horus,Hathor and many other Egyptian gods during the trip 😀.This really helped understand the story better. On the way to Abu Simbel temples and return we pass through the Sahara desert, an experience unforgettable. We reached back the hotel by 2 PM to have delicious lunch and the boat would sail towards Edufu via Kom Ombo temple. The boat was docked at the river banks in Edufu and then we visited Edufu temple next morning reaching there on horse cart from the river bank. The temple itself is grand and looked beautiful under focus lights. The boat then sailed further towards Luxor crossing the river lock at Esma. The boat here transcends from higher point in the river to a lower point. A unique technique is used to lower the boat. It is an amazing experience too. Then we reached Luxor by 5 PM, our boat was a bit slow , we visited the Luxor temple that evening. The temple again is astonishingly beautiful. Lookout for the Sphinx avenue. Next morning we had to checkout early and head towards the most exciting part of the itinerary the valley of Kinngs. However we would start the day with Hot air balloon ( it was not a very great experience but that’s my personal opinion). The arrangement was good just that I didn’t enjoy it enough. Then we went to Valley of Kings to visit 3 tombs and the 4th optional Tomb of Tut Ankh Amun. Hady explained well about the tombs and also informed about extra ticket for Tomb Of Tut Ankh Amun. Then we visited the temple of queen Hatshepsut. It is necessarily a cave temple cut into a mountain and has a great panoramic view. It has nothing much inside. We took a break for lunch and then ended the trip with a visit to Karnak temple followed by picking luggages from the boat. Hady would always guide us about the tipping amount and explained the need of tipping. I think it was really helpful. He had discussed some code language to guide us in dealing with vendors.He also took care of our younger daughter who couldn’t board the hot air balloon because of age restrictions. He would buy the entrance ticket in advance for the day and hence would save a lot of time. However if someone wanted can buy tickets themselves at the counter or online.He is very kind and was very jovial throughout 4 days. I highly recommend him. He and Imperial Egypt made our trip to Egypt special. And last but not least other guests in the group were also were nice and adjusting to each other. Wish you a great trip to Egypt if you are taking one.

I made the trip in September 2023 but I didn't have time to write my reviews before and Trip Advisor now only allows you to choose November 2023. The Nile Cruise has to be done in any basic route through Egypt! Another note is that you should do all the optional tours along the ship stops, this is virtually part of the cruise! The group of the economic tour of Maktub goes with the ship Radamés II, and I have to say that the boats are very different, in this case and because it is the economic Vacation Package I think they took the poorest ship even. The gym was a room with a few appliances, even broken, the pool was practically a little tank, the restaurant served a coffee until that very good but everything very basic and untypical in my opinion. Also there are no shops like on other cruises, just a jewelry shop and a shop with basic things of the type breaks branch, by the way no pharmacy thing that I think is the minimum. Another thing is the ship's collection system, it's painful, and at the time of receiving the bill in all there were billing errors, so when they close the account, which is a moment of chaos, check the account calmly. The Arab party does not even require a dress to character, it is only to get in the climate even then, if you want to go to the party, you can go with your good clothes.

The experience on the cruise was amazing. The cruise crew were very hospitable. There was a variety of food served and the taste was also good. Speaking about the rooms, they were big enough for a couple and could easily accommodate two big trolleys and one cabin trolley. Bathroom was quite clean and spacious. The charging point easily supported USA based two pin points and normal Indian two-pin chargers. So. I had no issue in charging my iPhone using my Indian chargers. We had a wonderful guide named “Hady”. He was very supportive and wherever we went, he explained about the history of all places in details. I appreciate his patience level in handling varieties of tourists. He ensured that all transparency were maintained such tips while entering any tourist places (tombs/temples/monuments) and tipping local people who helped us during our trip. Hady is an amazing guy with good sense of humour and he kept all our group members engaged. If i get a chance to come back and visit Egypt, then I would love to have him as my guide. Thanks to entire team for making my trip to Egypt wonderful and beautiful.

We went with the cruise from Luxor to Aswan and we were happy with the schedule. Our guide Mostafa Molattam from Imperial Egypt took good care of us from beginning to end. He was very knowledgeable about every temple and activity planed in the schedule, and he was always kind to reply to our inquiries and did a good job by planning in the right time the visits.

Our guide, Mostafa Molattan, was always attentive to our needs, consistently punctual, following the tour schedule, and finding the best times to ensure each location wasn’t too crowded so we could take great photos. We leave with fond memories from Luxor to Aswan, and I highly recommend the tour and our guide to anyone interested.

We chose the Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor. And we were assigned the tour guide Hady +20 114 487 0601. He is one of the best in the town I must say. He came to the Aswan station to pick us up and he took care of most of the things very good well. His English communication is so good clear and crisp. He explains well. And he is very energetic, knowledgeable and good sense of humor. I think he has got all the qualities of a great tour guide. We were assigned th boat Nile Jewel. The boat was good interior and ambience wise. Food was great too. Clean rooms with daily housekeeping. We liked almost everything about this cruise and I will definitely recommend Hady if you are coming to Egypt and looking for a English speaking guide.

We had the most wonderful experience on our Nile cruise. Our guide, Hady, was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also took great care of each guest with kindness and attention to detail. His warmth and expertise truly made the trip memorable. We had a fantastic time and would highly recommend this experience to anyone considering a Nile cruise.

We had a great time at the 3 night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Our guide Hady was really professional, punctual and positive. His sense of humor made the day for everyone. He is a really great guide, knowing all the details and will give you the best information about the sights. If you are looking for a Nile Cruise - choose Imperial Egypt and Hady especially as your guide !!

This was a trip that I will be remembering for the whole my life. Our guide Hady is probably one of the best guides that I have met in my life (myself having traveled the world quite a lot). He is really knowledgeable about all the sights that we have visited, giving clear explanations in a quite an enjoying way - so everybody can understand. Other than that, he was there for us for all the questions that the group had and gave us really useful tips about the trip. I wish all the guides were like him !!! In general, I am really satisfied with the whole Imperial Egypt communication and how it ended up - they were the most professional company that was responding to messages quite fast and were clear about all the things (what is included, what is not included,etc). Greetings from Aleksandar from Macedonia!

We had a wonderful Nile cruise with this company. The food and accommodation were of high quality. We appreciated the kindness and thoughtfulness of our guides. especially Hany, Ahmed and Randa. We were very well accompanied. The trip was great.

The tour was very well organized, the boat very cute, very clean, the food very fresh and very rich, I did not give 5 stars because in some temples there is not enough time to see them well and I think the explanation could be more complete, but overall it was all very well, Mahmoud was our Guide, very friendly and very pending everything

All the packages were perfect and the guide was very kind. He explained everything and was considerate. I was worried because I couldn't choose a cruise, but he prepared a good cruise. The food on the cruise, the service of the staff were good and comfortable. Thank you to our guide “Mahmoud” who took care of everything for us. If I visit Egypt again, I want to go with guide “Mahmoud”. I recommend this tour to everyone, which includes all the tours from the Aswan arrival pickup.

Hady was an amazing tour guide from start to finish. He was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic regarding the ancient Egypt history and sites that we visited, which made our trip so special. Thank you for everything Hady 🙏

I recently had the pleasure of taking a Nile cruise with Imperial Egypt, and I can't recommend them highly enough. Our guide, Hady, was exceptional—knowledgeable, passionate, and always attentive to our needs. The itinerary was packed with breathtaking excursions to some of Egypt's most magnificent temples, where Hady brought the history to life with incredible explanations.

Hady was an amazing guide - great fun and detailed information on all the of the sites. Wouldn’t have been the same without him and would recommend to others

The trip was amazing. We booked directly with Imperial Egypt without any intermediate and since the beginning, the tour organizer Hany was very helpful answering all our questions. We even arranged with them a private transfer from luxor to aswan to begin the cruise. The cruise itself was amazing. From the ship, cabins, to the food and staff. Very clean. It exceeded my expectations. But the highlight was really our guide Hady which was excellent. Not only was he very knowledgeable (which was very important for us) but he also made the explanations interactive and dynamic, so we were always engaged and never bored. He got us in advance all the tickets and avoid queues, he gave us practical tips for our stay in Egypt and took the trip to another level. I would 100% recommend this trip, this agency, and if possible Hady as a tour guide, you will not regret it. The best thing of all, we never went to any of the "tourist traps" where they push you to buy things. We did went to a perfume and papirus store/museum where we learnt about the processes and techniques, and it was up to anyone to decide whether to buy anything without any pressure. Again highly recommended.

Everything was fantastic, and Hady, our tour guide, was always on point. His explanations were clear, his kindness outstanding, and his willingness to help made this trip truly exceptional. It couldn’t have been better—100% recommended!

I do an annual trip with my friends. This year we chose Egypt, and even though I was initially apprehensive before coming here, I really wanted to connect to ancient history and humanity. Modern Egypt has many wonderful things but also it can also be so much that it obfuscates the ability to connect with History. Luckily, we had a wonderful guide, Hady, that provided relevant context, made us feel safe and in the right mood to get the most of temple ruins' excursions. I like to do my research before a trip, and I still learned very interesting facts and perspectives. I had a wonderful time and definitely recommend to get a guide to get the most out of your trip The food has been better than my expectations of a buffet in a cruise, specially dishes with spices. The facilities of the cruise have been good, and hanging out in the terrace watching the banks of the Nile thinking of ancient times was an experience in itself.

Muhammed is a true professional who combines his love for his job with remarkable patience. He provided us with an unforgettable experience, maintaining his incredible energy throughout the entire trip. His insightful knowledge, flawless organizational skills, and punctuality made our Egypt holiday absolutely perfect. We are deeply grateful for his dedication and the way he enriched every moment of our journey. Thank you, Muhammed!

Lovely trip up the Nile visiting key spots along the way. Hady was a great tour guide and very accommodating to my twisted ankle. Thanks for an amazing experience!

Hady is amazing, we were really lucky to get him. He explained all with patience and detail. He is really knowledgeable as he replied all our questions. Most importantly he took care of us, we felt so safe with him which allow us to enjoy very much. Thank you hay for your time and work! Hope to come back some day and meet you again 😀 keep rocking it!

It was a really nice experience. Our guide Hady was AMAZING. thank you so much for your knowledge and good humor. It would not have been the same without you. Hady was really caring, helpful, funny,always taking care of the group and giving the best advices. He has really good English and gave the best explanations. Thank you again for your good energy!

The excursions of the cruise were amazing! Our guide Hady was a very kind and good person and was on top of every detail for the group, this along with his knowledge about the temples made the experience amazing.

Hady was amazing! Our trip was full of knowledge and fun, he helped us with everything we needed and he gave us the best tours!

We loved these days on cruise and our trip from Aswan to Luxor, it was the best part of our holidays. You can see all the good places with enough time to enjoy, learn about egyptian history and have nice food on cruise. Special thanks to Mostafa, our Habibi!!! It would have not been the same without you, your humor and knowlege. Thank you for everything, take care of yourself and we wish you the best for the futur. From all of us.

We visited major sites which are all very impressive. Our guide Hady was well prepared for the trip and looked after everyone attentively besides all the information he provided. Thank you Hady for all your help.

We like the cruise very much! Food is good taste and crews are all nice,except the WiFi connection is not so good. Regarding our guide Hady,he is a very knowledgeable guide of Egyptian history and vivid introduction with role play, we love it so much! Besides, he gave us as much as possible for flexibility in terms of visit period for each temple, and do us a favor of taking luggage in advance to hotel and save our time for Karnak Temple! Really appreciated and I would recommend to all my friends for his journey!

The 4D3N cruise covers all the major temples thus it can get hectic at times but it's all worth it, especially Abu Simbel! Hady was extremely organized and made sure to prepare in advance, where possible, thus maximizing the time spent at the temples. He was friendly and always willing to help, going above and beyond his guide duty. He definitely made our trip run smoothly! In terms of the tour itinerary itself just be aware that it involves fairly early mornings 🙂

We have had a really nice time with Hady Ahmed guiding us through the 4D3N cruise tour! Helpful guide, detailed explanation, decent cruise, well planned itinerary covering major spots. Definitely highly recommended! Thank you Imperial Egypt & Hady for contributing to one of the most memorable trips!

We’ve had a great time on the cruise. Hady, our guide, has tried his best to make sure everyone felt comfortable and at ease. He gave us good historical background to the sites while keeping it light and fun. Very impressed with Abu Simbel

I did 3 nights Nile cruise with emperial Egypt .it was really well organised ,our boat was royal elite .it is nice boat with nice cabins and good food .the high light of our tour was out profesional guide hady .i have been to many places with different guides in Egypt and out of Egypt , no doubt he was the best ever so far , he is profesional , polite and well educated . Ask always for hady to enjoy your tour .. i Love it .love it , Love it

Amazing cruise!! Exceeded my expectations, and the tour guide Hady Ahmed was perfect. Cruise: great food, cabins with good space, clean and amazing view, reasonable prices for beverages (alcoholic and non alcoholic). Guide: PERFECT! Would recommend Hady Ahmed 100%. He had all the info, answered all our questions, had all the hacks to fully enjoy your time here, and he knows all the right people to get in faster to places ;). It was a 10/10 for us.

Everything was amazing! Hady is a really good guide, he explained everything with details so everyone could understand. PERFECT experience!

Best tour guide! And now brother ! HADY is awesome! Can’t wait to comeback and reserve a tour with the same guide! Love it !

Loved seeing ancient Egypt on this cool boat. The pool was good fun. Really liked our guide Hady Ahmed who made all the history fun and interesting and renamed Mustafa

Our Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor was fantastic! The ship was clean and comfortable, offering beautiful views of the Nile. Our tour guide, Mohamed Gobran was incredibly knowledgeable about Egypt’s ancient history, making each temple and monument feel alive with stories from the past. The food was delicious, and the staff were friendly and attentive. Evenings were spent relaxing on deck, watching the sunset, and enjoying light entertainment. Overall, it was a perfect mix of relaxation and adventure—highly recommended!

The cruise was an excellent experience. The crew were all super nice allowing us to feel comfortable. Shout out to our guide Hady Ahmed who gave us a lot of information in a fun and engaging way.

Want an amazing experience! Just had a fantastic river cruise with the best guide we have had yet Hady Ahmed! We have had guides in Petra, Wadi Rum and Giza Pyramids and Hady was the best hands down. Such a knowledgeable guide - but one who provides the information in an easy to digest manner which kept everyone engaged. Not easy when you have a 12 and 13 year old in tow who have just got up at 4am 😉 loved that he didn’t just provide the historical context but also todays. The boat itself is great. Good size en-suites and comfy beds with plenty of storage space. Meals are buffet style and great quality. Very attentive staff. You see such incredible places - but the counter to that is lots of early starts. Bring your alarm clock 🤣 plenty of time to relax in between sites visits though woth the pool going down a treat for the whole family

Amazing experience thanks to Hady! He made it so special with his knowledge and fun stories! He also gave us fair advice on things to do in Egypt. He was much more than a guide, I would definitely recommend him for a wonderful experience! The tour is also very nice to visit the different temples in the region

LouHady is the best tour guide ever, very funny and informative. No. 1 tour guide!! The boat is a bit old and could do with an update but the food was excellent with great variety and everyone was very kind.

Hady our guide made this experience even more impressive. Great knowledge, astonishing visits & fun interactions. On point organization, comfortable accommodations and good food. A must do. Ps. Hady is not only a history guide, he's also a country tour guide. He will give you more than necessary tips & advice for you to have a pleasant stay in Egypt

Hady was an absolute legend as our tour guide! He was friendly, kind and very funny guy. He really made us feel at home and made sure to look after us every step of our journey with him. He is also very clear with his explanation and knows his history about the ancient Egypt. I highly recommend him, because he goes beyond for you to be at home. Thanks for a memorable trip.

Amazing experience, if you're considering going, do yourself a favour and book it right now and ask for Hady. 5* (bring your own internet 🙂 )

Before taking this cruise we were little bit hesitant about Egypt Nile Cruise. I thought it will be nowhere near to Norwegian, Carnival, Princess cruises. But to my surprise it was very good - very big room, bathroom with plenty of water and daily housekeeping. The room was very clean with no smell and powerful AC. The food was good too. For each activity mentioned there was a full AC 8 seater van with Egyptian guide. I wanted to thanks to Imperial tour who were our agents for this cruise. They picked us from Aswan airport and last day after completion of trip dropped us at Luxor airport. The agent services were more than 5 star and I will definitely recommend them.

Perfect everything was amazing the friendliness of the people the dream sites visited lq food transport and especially the GUIDE

Just an amazing experience with our guide Ahmed Majid, he is really passionate about his job ! highly recommended ! He gave us a lot of history information and organization of the schedule every day was perfect ! About the boat that’s same ! Good room and the staff take care of us ! The food buffet was great. Nicolas and Minlim.

It was an amazing trip on the cruise! All the crew was very friendly and caring ! We had an amazing tour guide, Hady, for all our visits ! Hady has great knowledge of Egyptian history and we could ask many questions about the different temples and Egypt in general. He was very nice, knows how to make history accessible for all and make sure everything is going alright on the tour. I recommend this tour with our guide Hady !

Amazing cruise with the best tour guide Hady, so knowledgeable about the different sites and making sure we feel at ease at all times. Thank you very much for your assistance and help, we truly enjoyed our trip !

I did the cruise with my couple in August 2024 and we had such a great experience. Hady is by far the best tour guide we ever had. It is not easy to be a great tour guide since we tried many of them while here in Egypt and he exceeded our expectations. He always got a smile on his face as well as he's available for all of us during the whole day. He's got the answers for all the questions, the explanations are really clear and you can tell he's skilled dealing with groups. Also he has really good English which is something we appreciate. We also did the Nubian town with him and it is something we highly recommend. You can tell this is an enterprise with experience in this kind of things since they got all under control, Hady let you know the schedule of each day in advance so you can organize yourself. I would 1000% recommend this cruise along the Nile river and if you can choose, do it with Hady.

It is definitely a tour with the best guide Hady Ahmed, the Nile cruise is a delight to your eyes, with a unique feeling of peace, seeing camels on the edge of the Nile from the window of your room, is living a dream, my favorite place visited: The Abu Simbel temple, definitely to come to Egypt you have to take this tour to feel that feeling of peace and security. And definitely have trained people who will take care of you and take you to the most important places to visit; The cruise has an incredible terrace, with always unique views.

Our guide Mahmoud Sadi was amazing! Very knowledgeable and explained everything very well and went out of his way to help with anything we needed, Deffinetly the best tour guide in Egypt!

The cruise ship - Le Fayan - was amazing. The employees were very friendly, specially the team from restaurant, they were so nice!!!!! The tours were fantastic, as the tour guide, Mr. Mahmoud, that explained everything and never became boring. The only flaw is that he is always talking and worrying about tips (and imposing a value on them).

Best Trips Experience I can say Sadi was the best guide on my Egypt Trips Perfect introduction, knowledgeable Impression of Egyptian history in front of us Thank you

Delighted with Mr. Amr Zayed who was in charge of organizing for us an amazing trip from the first minute to the last. The boat that offered us and the service of this, unbeatable, the TAMR HENNA, and the Guide, with a level of knowledge about Egyptian, an incredible Spanish and a kindness. Thanks to the whole team. We'll be back!

This cruise exceeded all my expectations. The boat was perfect, with excellent Value for Award and a varied and delicious buffet. Our Guide, Hady, was exceptional: a talented organizer, passionate about Egyptology, and always listening to the group. He made every visit enriching and captivating. Hady embodies Egyptian hospitality with sincere attention. He even surprised me on the last day by organizing a special moment for my birthday, making this trip even more unforgettable. I highly recommend this cruise!

Our guide, Hady Ahmed, did an amazing job explaining the history of all the sites we visited. The tour was well organized and we were left with ample free time to wander around and explore the sites at our leisure. Hady was always helpful, offering to help with anything that we needed.

everithing was great. The guide, the views, etc Definitly recomended for those who like they culture, they history, etc

It was an incredible journey, greatly enhanced by our guide, Hady Ahmed. I love history and culture, and I was deeply impressed by Hady’s ability to make ancient Egyptian history accessible and engaging. So many dates and names were impressively structured and summed up to make it accesible. Hady explanations at Abu Simbel, Philae Temple or the Valley of the Kings brought the past to life in a way that hooked not just me, but my 10-year-old son, Sebastián, as well. Hady’s personal attention to our family’s needs, especially in ensuring Sebastián felt included and engaged, was exceptional. We faced some health issues during the trip, and Hady’s swift and caring response made us feel comfortable and well-supported. He also introduced us to local cuisine and language, adding to the richness of our experience. Hady’s exceptional professionalism and genuine kindness made this journey truly unforgettable. He is not just an outstanding guide. Now, Hady is also one of us. He will be in our hearts forever, and we expect ton meet him in a near future. Insha'Allah.

Amazing trip! I really enjoyed 4 days cruise. Hady, a gentle and kind guide, made our trip much precious. He tells us a lot of Egyptian history and gave us so much information about ancient Egyptian temples we went.

Hady was a great tour guide - great tour nice boat and very informative tour guide. We saw many temples and the boat has a pool deck to enjoy.

No os preocupéis por lo informal que parece el proceso de contratación del crucero; así es Egipto. Everything in the cruise was really nice (the room in Royal Elite, the food, the views from the boat and, of course, all the activities and temples), but the best thing has been our guide Hady. He was not just a well-prepared and intelligent tour guide who could explain whatever we asked about, but also a really kind, caring and provident person during all the trip; for example, he bought for us some toothpaste we had forgotten and helped us to undestand the tipping system (as we are not got used to it from Spain). In summary, he has took care of every single detail we have needed. So, we are very glad we had him. Thank you for everything, Hady! We love you.

This tour covers the main activities that you should do in Egypt if you are visiting the country in the Nile part. The boat Royal Elite has good and new cabins and the membership of the boat and its services have been perfect in our trip. However, the most important person in this trip has been our tour guide Hady. He knows perfectly the history of Egypt and he knows how to tell It, he is a very good storyteller. He speaks English fluently, he has been very helpful in every occasion, and he has a very good sense of humor that makes your experience ideal. You feel very confortable during all the trip.

The cruise was an amazing trip. I highly recommend! Hady our tour guide made it even more magical with his captivating story telling and great knowledge of Egyptian history and the temples we visited. He is very accommodating, friendly and always went out of his way to be available and assist us with anything we needed. You would be lucky to get him as your guide.

Such an amazing trip, full service, with all the staff available at "ou beg and call". Special thanks to Hady, "love you só much "😅🙈 such a profund knoledge ove the hiatory, and such a good teatrical story telling, that made us pay atencion anda for most, love de culture. Thank you so much !! Love, Portugal (Sara &Miguel)

What an absolutely incredible experience. I’ve travelled to many places and without a doubt, Egypt has come to be in my top 5 destinations to visit in the world My friends and I did the 4 day, 3 night cruise on the Le Fayan up the Nile river from Aswan to Luxor. The Le Fauan cruise ship is 5 star luxury without a doubt. Without a doubt!!! You will not be disappointed- food, hospitality, comfort, EVERYTHING!!! The boat was great, but our tour guide Hady was phenomenal. He’s the kindest most patient person we came to love. The temples can get confusing but his story telling kept us captivated and intrigued. He answered every question with great knowledge and passion- you can tell he loves his country. He loves the treasures of history Egypt has. His kindness and charm echos that of the Egyptian people at large. I cannot recommend highly enough doing this Nile cruise and I hope, if you’re as lucky as we were, to get Hady as your guide.

What a wonderful immersion into the history and ancestry of Egyptians. Hady really helped us better experience the tour with his wonderful and fun ways of telling us the important significance of Egyptian rituals and heritage. I recommend Hady for all your tours. Get him if you want a wonderful experience.

Friendly staff, comfortable boat. Special thanks to our guide Mustafa! A very helpful man, with great knowledge and the biggest smile in Egypt. Thank you very much!

We had the best time ever! Very nice service, clean, helpfull…. And… BEST GUIDE EVER!!! His name was Mustafa and he really was the nicest person with a lot of knowledge and a big heart. 5 stars!!

Mohammed abdo was an amazing guide! Very detailed and experienced explanations. As well as providing a safe and kind experience for me and my friends on our trip. Would 100% recommend and hopefully visit Egypt once again with him as our guide once more!

I went on this cruise with my mom and had an amazing time! You really get to see all of the temples and archaeological sites in a short time. We went in July which is the low season for a reason, it was very hot and we often had to leave very early in the morning to avoid the heat, but it was worth it. We had a wonderful tour guide, Mostafa Molattam with Imperial Egypt, who was very knowledgable and always provided anything we needed! Would highly recommend!

The HADI guide , is a great Egyptologist. It has clear, consistent and clear explanations. He's always available. You leave with great knowledge of Ancient Egypt. 20/20. Recommended.

Our trip has been incredible! We explored several stunning temples, each more beautiful than the last. The highlight of our tour, though, has been our guide, Hady. His enthusiasm and positive energy are truly infectious. He provides clear, informative explanations and has a fantastic sense of humor, keeping the experience both engaging and fun. We're so grateful to have him as our guide!

A wonderdul experience with Hady, who really told us everything about Egypt...He's a specialist of egyptology and explains very well... He's a very careful guide and has a great sense of humor

This cruise and tour experience exceeded my expectations. The ship that we stayed on was modern and elegant with a comfortable cabin for two. The air conditioning and pool was also a major plus as we we were in Egypt in the middle of summer. The best part of our trip was our guide, Hady. Hady went out of his way to make sure everyone in our group had proper accommodations, he was excellent with the kiddos in our group, and showed us a few local shops and restaurants when we had some free time. His knowledge of ancient Egypt was fascinating and his passion for the history was evident during the tours. Bonus was the hot air balloon ride at the end! A once in a lifetime experience.

We had the best time with our guide, Hady! He was so knowledgeable and seemed genuinely excited to show us the best sights Egypt has to offer. He was extremely patient with us and our group (even in the hot summer sun) and even showed us some of his favorite spots in Luxor. Thank you for a wonderful time, Hady!!

The best part of this trip was our tour guide Hadi who has made this experience truly wonderful for us. We liked his sense humor and both our girls (4 and 9) got quite attached to him. He arranged everything perfectly and has been just a text away. Could not ask for a better tour guide. Due to one child being underage, she couldn’t take balloon ride with us and we were afraid that one of us have to stay behind to take care of her. Hady made sure that he took care of her while we were on the balloon ride and made sure he was there for us. Usually, tour guide will not follow you to the balloon ride in Luxor. He made this overall experience very comfortable for us. He was quite knowledgeable and we learnt a lot about Egyptian history through him. If anyone is booking the trip with Imperial Egypt, they should ask for Hadi. You will not regret it. When it comes to Nile Style, we got the interconnecting rooms, which was very convenient. The rooms were clean, modern and beds were very comfortable with a good size windows to enjoy Nile cruise from the room. The staff were very courteous and attentive. We had an overall good experience on the cruise. I didn’t give it a 5 star as the food and drinks on the cruise were subpar. I couldn’t eat the food as the cook was terrible in my opinion. The bar would serve water down cocktails for 175 EGP and I think this could have been improved. Also, cruise doesn’t have any other facilities like children playing area, so for adults it could be ideal. Also, the events that were promised in the itinerary did not take place like belly dancing etc. as it was probably low season and not too many guests. We paid 1195 usd for 2 adults and 2 children (4 and 9) and would have expected a better quality food and drinks onboard.

Cruise facilities are great and the crew are friendly. But it was very unpleasant, and it was very racist, to separate the East and the West from the restaurants and make the sea visible to the West every day. All the Guides were friendly, but Mohammed Abdo, who guided me to the valleys of Karnak, Luxor Temple and Royal Palace, was definitely the best Guide I've ever met. They were so friendly and dedicated to every explanation and tried to give us beautiful photos from every place. We gave you a detailed guide to the daily schedule, detailed the check-out procedure, and contacted the taxi driver directly after the tour, so we could safely move to the next schedule. We strongly recommend the above Guide to all English-speaking Travellers.

Imperial gave us an unforgettable experience,Mahmoud was professional, knowledgeable and friendly, enganging. XO

I took the 4 day 3 night cruise with Imperial Egypt in Aswan and it was such a memorable experience. I initially chose this company because they are one of the few companies that would give me fair pricing as a solo-traveler. However, the experience made it worth it. For one, the room was great. I liked the room that they put me into and it was very spacious. Next, my guide Mahmoud was absolutely wonderful. I was with Mahmoud for this tour for 4 days. Each day, he gave clear instructions and guidance on what the itinerary would be for the day. He would repeat what we were doing many times as well as write it down for us via text message so we could refer back to it at anytime. There was never any confusion about what we would be doing from day to day since Mahmoud's instructions were clear and concise. Next, Mahmoud took us to the different sites that were promised by Imperial Egypt Aswan like Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Valley of Kings, etc. but he was very knowledgeable about the sites that we were visiting. The added benefit of having Mahmoud as our guide is that Mahmoud knows his history. He was able to clearly answer questions we had about the sites we were visiting. In our texts, he included additional pictures and diagrams that would further explain imagery seen at the sites. He also gave us really good explanations on different parts of Egyptian history that I did not expect to receive on this tour. At different parts of the tour Mahmoud also gave us tips for how to interact with sellers and different people that we might encounter at the temples and tombs. For example, don't accept free "gifts" from the sellers at the sites. Mahmoud explained why things like this would be useful to know as tourists. LOL. Anyways, I had such a great time on this tour. It was a 4 day long tour that was just so enriching with such an intelligent guide. I especially loved the hot air balloon we got to ride in on the last day. It was a very fun. I would definitely choose Imperial Egypt in Aswan and I would recommend them to anyone else too. Pick Mahmoud as your guide, of course. Job well done!

Best choices of the trip to have chosen this cruise for 4 Days. Our guide Hady was great! At little care for us, good explanation during visits and adapts to our desires, constrained if necessary. As for the cruise the activities are well paced, excursions very early in the morning and late afternoon which allows time to rest a little during the day and enjoy the incredible scenery. The buffet meal is very good, varied, for all tastes. You don't starve, on the contrary!

Sightseeing + meals + accommodation are all included. This price is very satisfying. Hady, our guide, did a great job arranging all the sightseeing. The explanation was very polite and he spoke slowly so that those of us who only speak a little English could understand. He had quite a lot of knowledge and I learned a lot from his explanation. They managed my time very well, so I was able to go sightseeing with peace of mind. The cruise boat was very clean and clean. The boat was named Royal Elite. The lobby, the restaurant, the lounge and the rooftop pool were really nice. The food is very good and I am very satisfied. Dinner on the second day was traditional Egyptian food. All drinks, including meals, are charged. We stayed in a lovely hotel room. It was much better than staying at an inn in Cairo.

I came in July 2024 for my honeymoon. Cairo was not a sooty city, but we flew to Aswan and from the arrival at the airport the sky was blue and it was a beautiful city. Apply through VIATOR, I was putting in the watsup app. The travel agency contacted us beforehand and sent us their itinerary. Even if the flight and the meeting time change They responded. We were picked up at the airport by luxury car and it was smooth. Two French couples Chinese Family 6 It was a party for two Japanese couples. The ship is the ROYAL ELITE from Friday, five stars and gorgeous from the entrance. Perfect room and restroom. Meals are also varied every time. If you have a mango, I recommend eating it whole. The Egyptian food was all good. Western food is also good. There is a swimming pool, so it might be good to have a swimsuit. Our tour is with Hady. He is a kind guide who lives in Luxor. There was a detailed explanation for each facility. The optional Nubian village tour is impressive and highly recommended as you can take a small boat to the village and see Egyptian, Nubian life and food. Tickets are purchased separately, but group rates? applies and is about 20 pars cheaper. VISA and Mastercard only. The Temple of Edfu is headed by horse-drawn carriage, a very enjoyable experience. Anyway, it was hot at 48 degrees during the day and it was sunset at 8 p.m., but Hady always took care of the condition of the tourists. Visiting the temple in the morning and evening does not use much physical strength, but visiting the temple in the daytime has always become like mild heat stroke lol The water in the temple exit cafe is not expensive, so you might want to drink something cold instead of stingy. Iced candy and coffee are expensive. More than Cairo, I think a Nile cruise is essential for visiting Egypt.

Of the best experiences of my life, for history, for the value it has, millennia, magical, beautiful, every temple, every activity, the cruise, the Nile, peace and calm, what transmits and transcends of these visits is describable. Our guide Zacarias in perfect Spanish showed us how beautiful and valuable it is to know this tour from Aswan to Luxor... 💯

I visited in June and booked a tour with this company. I must say, they are excellent, especially when you have a short visit. Thanks to Hady, my tour guide, who took me to some beautiful temples , which was stunning. I also visited a temple called Luxor Temple , which has a history dating back over thousands years. Is very beautiful and breathtaking . I just want to say thank you to Hady for this wonderful experience. I will never forget this amazing trip in egypt.

During our Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, we visited the Abu Simbel temples, enjoyed top-notch facilities, and received attentive service on the cruise ship. Our guide, Hady, provided extensive knowledge and warm hospitality, deepening our understanding of Egypt's history and culture. It was a fantastic trip, and I highly recommend it to fellow travelers seeking adventure and relaxation. Thanks to Hady and the cruise team for the memorable experience!

My family and I spent 7 days in Egypt and the 4 days aboard Sonesta Sun Goddess Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor. The Imperial Egypt tour upgraded us to the Sonesta Sun Goddess and this experience was very unique and unforgettable. Our tour guide Hady he is very knowledgeable about his country and history of Egypt. Thank you for making our Egyptian experience so memorable.

The tour is very well organized and our tour guide Hady is awesome. He is very knowledgeable, passionate about Egypt history and give us accurate information depending on the location we are visiting. He makes sure we are having a good time and he is very friendly, speaks great English and is always making sure we stay hydrated. The boat has good food, the staffs are very nice and the room was clean. We also made new friends 🙂

Hady is the best tour guide! Great presentation and always makes everybody happy. I will definitely introduce to my friends when they come to visit.

The boat is amazing and our tour guide (Hady) explained us everything about the temples. 5 stars experience and highly recommended.

Without a cruise on the Nile, a trip to Egypt cannot be said to be done... On a cruise from Luxor to Aswan you live an unforgettable experience, discovering the most important temples of the country! the slow pace of navigation the non-crowd of mega cruise ships make this experience truly unforgettable. Comfortable rooms, restaurant abundant fast pace but the journey into the past does not wait

These reviews have been automatically translated from their original language. Show original reviews Tommy Huang Gold Coast, Australia16 contributions 0 A fantastic trip Jun 2024 • Friends During our Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, we visited the Abu Simbel temples, enjoyed top-notch facilities, and received attentive service on the cruise ship. Our guide, Hady, provided extensive knowledge and warm hospitality, deepening our understanding of Egypt's history and culture. It was a fantastic trip, and I highly recommend it to fellow travelers seeking adventure and relaxation. Thanks to Hady and the cruise team for the memorable experience! Review of: 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon Written June 30, 2024 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Sunny L 1 contribution 0 Excellent trip from Aswan to Luxor Jun 2024 • Family My family and I spent 7 days in Egypt and the 4 days aboard Sonesta Sun Goddess Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor. The Imperial Egypt tour upgraded us to the Sonesta Sun Goddess and this experience was very unique and unforgettable. Our tour guide Hady he is very knowledgeable about his country and history of Egypt. Thank you for making our Egyptian experience so memorable. Review of: 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon Written June 30, 2024 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Pam 🙂 3 contributions 0 Epic Nile cruise 🇪🇬 Jun 2024 • Couples The tour is very well organized and our tour guide Hady is awesome. He is very knowledgeable, passionate about Egypt history and give us accurate information depending on the location we are visiting. He makes sure we are having a good time and he is very friendly, speaks great English and is always making sure we stay hydrated. The boat has good food, the staffs are very nice and the room was clean. We also made new friends 🙂 Review of: 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon Written June 30, 2024 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Companion35725455883 1 contribution 0 Hady is the best tour guide! Jun 2024 • Friends Hady is the best tour guide! Great presentation and always makes everybody happy. I will definitely introduce to my friends when they come to visit. Review of: 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon Written June 27, 2024 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Ruben G Madrid, Spain1 contribution 0 Best experience in Egypt Jun 2024 • Couples The boat is amazing and our tour guide (Hady) explained us everything about the temples. 5 stars experience and highly recommended. Review of: 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon Written June 25, 2024 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Vale1308 Forli, Italy795 contributions 0 Back to the Past Jan 2024 • Couples Without a cruise on the Nile, a trip to Egypt cannot be said to be done... On a cruise from Luxor to Aswan you live an unforgettable experience, discovering the most important temples of the country! the slow pace of navigation the non-crowd of mega cruise ships make this experience truly unforgettable. Comfortable rooms, restaurant abundant fast pace but the journey into the past does not wait Review of: 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon Automatically translated Written June 22, 2024 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. eric455 Fuerth, Germany42 contributions 0 Very good visit with very good guide I really enjoyed the cruise and especially the preparation of the guide. He made the visit really pleasant with a lot of Tipps and especially the temple were amazing described. I strongly suggest this trip. It costs a bit more but it definitely worth it

We highly recommend this trip! The itinerary was executed exactly as advertised. The ship accommodations were clean, and the staff were friendly. Due to the full tour schedule, we didn’t get a chance to experience all the ship has to offer—such as the pool, nightly entertainment, and massages—but these are available to round out your vacation. Each meal provided plenty of choices, ensuring there was something for everyone. Touring Aswan and Luxor is not to be missed. You'll be taken back thousands of years, marveling at the incredible preservation of these ancient sites. It is nothing short of amazing. Our tour guide, Mahmoud, was incredibly knowledgeable and personable. He made the necessary accommodations to ensure each tour was engaging as well as interesting even in the blistering heat. Mahmoud provided photos and information before each tour, helping us prepare for what we would be learning about. He gave us ample time to further explore each site on our own and was very responsive and attentive to our personal needs.

This trip was an incredible experience! Our guide Mahmoud was extremely knowledgeable about ancient Egypt and his passion was evident. He expertly guided us through the temples and managed transfers, drivers, tickets, and tips. We traveled with our 9yo son and he made sure that he felt included and taken care of, especially considering the high temps (45C for at least one day). He also helped us navigate the vendors at each site and gave us plenty of time for exploring on our own and shopping.

I had a great experience on the cruise ship. I am very satisfied with the food and the itinerary. My guide, Mahmoud, introduced all the temples and graves in depth, and I can also read some hieroglyphs. Haha, in addition, I have some personal problems and need to buy medicine from the pharmacy. Mahmud acted quickly and took good care of me a few days later. Every time I can‘t catch up with the group, he will come to check me and ask if I have any help.

Amazing experience, great service. Wonderful and unforgettable experience I will remember forever. We did this trip as a family along with our teenage daughters. We visited many incredible places that left unforgettable memories. Our guide, Mustafa was an incredible, he made the experience personable and was very knowledgeable.

Hadi was a great tour guide! He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his job. He always brought great energy to the tours and was really open to feedback throughout the cruise. I would highly recommend him to anyone visiting the area.

Recently did the Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Our tour guide, HADI, was absolutely phenomenal. He was so knowledgeable on all the temples/sights we visited and quickly got us to the sights and through line before traffic started to get busy. He was very accommodating as well with organizing our transportation and even provided great recommendations for restaurants in the Luxor area. I would definitely recommend doing this tour, but specifically ask for HADI!!!! Also, do not hesitate to do the hot air balloon ride. It was the most immaculate view I have ever had.

Amazing experience! Five stars. Our tour guide Hady was very knowledgeable and very keen to make sure your every need was met. Thank you. Highly recommend

Wonderful cruise! Great service and our tour guide Hany Ahmed was wonderful! Very knowledgeable and passionate at what he does. He created the best experience in learning about all of the temples and history Luxor and Aswan has. I would highly recommend him as your tour guide.

The cruise was really good. The ship was nice, clean and all the staff was very friendly. Communication with Mr. Hany Ahmed prior and during the cruise via WhatsApp was excellent. As far as the tours...all the guides were great. Ahmed Majid picked us up from the airport and showed us the High Dam and Philae Temple. He was great and very knowledgeable. In Kom Ombo and Edfu, Asmaa was our guide. She was also great. Our last guide was Mostafa Molattam, who showed us Karnak temple (our favorite), Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Hatshepsut. He was so knowledgeable, super nice, and suggested which tombs to pick at the Valley of the Kings. It was a great experience to see all these temples and tombs in a few days. Oh, and let's not forget the hot air balloon ride over Luxor. It was fantastic too and we highly recommend this cruise.

Mr. Mahmoud, the best guide I have ever met. I traveled with my 7 and 5 year old children. I already experienced an English-speaking guide in Cairo, a really bad guide, and met Mahmoud while on a cruise. Please explain really well. You explain in English, but my son doesn't speak English, so you explain in English and give me enough time to explain to my son in Korean. He's a great instructor and the kids really like it. He took us to the infamous Karnak temple together with us to buy Luxor tickets. I'm not good at Arivik, but I told Mahmud on a whim that I didn't have a stamp, but Mahmud got angry and got angry on the tourist side, and when I asked what was going on, he reassured me by saying it wasn't a big deal. It was convenient that they decided the tip after the cruise. They didn't force me and I said they didn't want to give me a tip that I wasn't satisfied with, so they told me to do whatever I wanted. A guide who speaks English is highly recommended. The cruise is average.

Hi, we returned a few days ago from the cruise on the Nile booked with Pirati in Viaggio. At first I was a little worried about the very affordable cost of 12 days, 1356 euros per person including insurance compared to the prices found on the web... with all the excursions including internal travel excluding only Abusimbel 110 euros each ..... but I must tell you that it was a beautiful holiday ... impeccable organization ... guide who welcomed us at Cairo airport ... shuttle from the Le Passage hotel very punctual ...Italian guide Angela, born in Milan but of Egyptian origins and for love returned to Egypt where she has been carrying out her work as a guide with love and patience for 17 years ...transport for visits to comfortable monuments ...transport from Cairo to Luxor by internal plane, always with an Italian guide who was waiting for us every time we moved...the cruise began on the Capital ship, friendly, welcoming staff for the Egyptians in first place. Tourist is their first. Source of wealth on the ship we found the Italian guide who accompanied us throughout the period Mohamed, a highly trained Egyptologist... from breakfast to lunch to dinner you can't help but find what to eat. To tell the truth we didn't look at the details, we didn't check under the sink as I saw some photos in the reviews but everything was perfect at first glance. We followed some advice we read so we didn't eat raw vegetables... but we think that the big problem is the air conditioning which is found everywhere compared to to the 45 degrees we found this week so the only advice is to keep a sweatshirt handy for sudden changes in temperature. Bottled water costs much less than in Italy, consider that 1 1/2 liter bottle in Italy costs 1 euro, in Egypt 2 costs 1 euro and on the ship where drinks are not included the 2 L bottle costs 1 euro and 20 cents ..60 Egyptian pounds ...The surprise was the laundry on the ship ..20 cents for a t-shirt and 30 cents for trousers ...next time we definitely won't bring a 23 kg suitcase ...So what can I say, everything is beautiful but poverty is also visible....have a good trip everyone

All the details of this trip were handled with care and professionalism. Mahmoud was the best guide and mixed detailed history with some time to just absorb the experience. Trips to Abu simbal and the balloon ride are definitely experiences not to be missed The crew on the ship could not have been more helpful and fun and the dinners were very good.

The cruise was truly a discovery. It was the first time I had done this type of holiday and it turned out to be a great discovery. Our guide Hady was invaluable, he guaranteed excellent organization and we managed to visit many of the archaeological sites. Very precise and punctual in his explanations, he was very useful to us! Really nice experience! Advise!

The Sailing Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor is unforgetable. We had an amazing and confortable time. The crew was helpful and friendly. Everything went perfectly. Hady, our Guide, conducted the tour efficiently and pleased us with his vast knowledge about ancient Egypt. He is courtious, truthfull and made our journey easier. We really recomend this trip.

The guide was well prepared and organized, in only 4 days we saw the most amazing places on the Nile, we were speechless for the beauty of them! Room comfortable, nice view through the window, good service.

Lovely tour of the Nile! An experience I will never forget. Big up my man Hady, good tour guide. Thank you so very much

Magical trip through the Nile, one a first class boat. Loved learning more about the rich Egyptian culture. Our tour guide Hady was very efficient with his knowledge and also very helpful, getting us SIM cards when we needed them and recs of Souvenirs. Would highly recommend him and the cruise

These reviews have been automatically translated from their original language. Show original reviews Fernando2010Lopes Brasilia, DF3 contributions 0 Egypt was a good suprise May 2024 • Couples The Sailing Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor is unforgetable. We had an amazing and confortable time. The crew was helpful and friendly. Everything went perfectly. Hady, our Guide, conducted the tour efficiently and pleased us with his vast knowledge about ancient Egypt. He is courtious, truthfull and made our journey easier. We really recomend this trip. Review of: 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon Written May 17, 2024 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Elia C Cairo, Egypt3 contributions 0 Perfect to visit as much as possible in few days May 2024 • Friends The guide was well prepared and organized, in only 4 days we saw the most amazing places on the Nile, we were speechless for the beauty of them! Room comfortable, nice view through the window, good service. Review of: 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon Written May 17, 2024 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Kieran T 1 contribution 0 Luxor Aswan cruise May 2024 • Friends Lovely tour of the Nile! An experience I will never forget. Big up my man Hady, good tour guide. Thank you so very much Kieran Review of: 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon Written May 17, 2024 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Keir R 2 contributions 0 Aswan - Luxor tour May 2024 • Friends Magical trip through the Nile, one a first class boat. Loved learning more about the rich Egyptian culture. Our tour guide Hady was very efficient with his knowledge and also very helpful, getting us SIM cards when we needed them and recs of Souvenirs. Would highly recommend him and the cruise Review of: 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon Written May 17, 2024 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Rik P 2 contributions 1 An experience to remember May 2024 • Family Experience of this cruise was very very good. We were initially little confused about which one to book but then we went ahead with this cruise. We are not disappointed at all. Rooms were clean & nice, meals were good as well. Above all our Guide Mahmoud was very very nice person. Not only he explained evey thing in details but was always very very co operative with us. I highly recommend this cruise. Arrangements for pickup drop to temples were smooth and seamless. Every person in ship tried to make sure that our experience is good. Only drawback we faced in this trip: Balloon ride got cancelled for us. Reason is high windy weather condition (this cancellation comes from Aviation authority) and we got a refund of that amount. We missed the experience of balloon ride but other than that everything was fine.

It was a beautiful ship with a sweet and helpful crew. The rooms were the same size as a hotel room. The breakfast, lunch and dinner were top notch. There is also a swimming pool with bar on the sundeck.

The trip was amazing, we saw and experience so many activities, such as dancing with the cruise's crew. Especially we met a super nice tour guide--Mahmoud. He explain so clearly the history, monuments of Egypt. Also, help us on other stuffs--help me to buy bus ticket, that I cannot do it alone

Amazing experience ! Everything went perfect and according to the planning they sent us previous to the trip. Hady, our guide, was very kind and friendly. His explanations were perfectly clear and interesting, and made visiting the temples even more interesting. He always tried to make everything perfect for our trip, and gave us useful advice. I really recommend this tour 🙂

We had an amazing time! Everything was as planned and we enjoyed every minute of this cruise! Egypt and the Nile did not disappoint nor did Imperial Egypt Tours and our tour guide Hadi! Before the trip Hani, the operator, has been very patient with us, responding to all our emails really quick and explaining every single detail. The ship was nice plus we have specifically asked for large opening windows which made the experience even better, Hadi was very helpful with everything and very well organized and the tours were awesome (only difficult thing is we had to wake up very early in the morning but this is the case with all cruises in the Nile). 100% recommend!!!!

The tour was awesome ! Everything went perfect and according to the planning they sent us beforehand. Our guide (Hady) knew everything and was really friendly, professional, clear in the explanations and helpful. The rooms, food and service on board were also top level. I truly recommend it.

The staff are very kind, the food is delicious and the rooms are always spotless. Our guide Hady was excellent company and gave us every detail of the tourist spots we visited, I highly recommend it.

Very nice time with Hadid, he new how to give us helpful advice and clear explanations during the visits! We were in a small group of 6 which we also enjoyed

Amazing trip! We're 2 friends, we did the 5 days 4 nights one with the Imperial Egypt company. The communication was perfect from the beginning. We followed the program suggested from a to z. Special thanks to Mahmoud and his precious explanations about the temples, pharaohs era and even recent Egypt's and all his recommandations of things to do during our free time. The boat was really nice, swimming pool and sundeck were nice, food was good. The scenery on the Nile when sailing was magnificent as well. The only little thing we were missing in the boat was a bit of entertainment facilities (gym or arcade rooms or board games etc). Would do another trip with them for sure! 🙂

Hany was a fantastic tour guide! Incredibly knowledgeable and the trip was unforgettable. I will definitely recommend this tour to any friends and family planning to go to Egypt!

This 4-day cruise has been an amazing experience to visit the most significant places and temples along the Nile. I would like to thank our amazing guide, Hadi, who transferred some of his knowledge to us during these days. He really was here for us and took the time to explain everything as clearly as possible. Also, we are grateful for the personnel on boat which is available to make the boat feel comfortable for the guests. Also, thanks to Hani for the organization.

During these 4 days, you will never get bored, either on the boat with animations or outside visiting beautiful places. The personnel of the boat is extremely nice and available if anything. The rooms are of decent size. Special thanks to Hani, the tour operator, who’s been very accommodating. Huge thanks to Hadi, our tour guide, who succeeded in transmitting his passion for ancient Egyptian history. Unforgettable memories !

Great value, nice ship, hard to tell from the outside but the inside was clean, classy, & great variety of food. Couldn’t reccomend more for ways to see many temples and ancient sites. HADY was our guide for all the temples, he is a well educated and personable guide, quite the jokester to keep things light and very organized, he also helped with bartering and finding good deals with the local vendors. Ship staff were all friendly were on the princess sarah.

We had a wonderful time exploring with our fantastic tour guide Hady! He was so knowledgeable about Egyptology and we learned so much. He as also very talented at engaging with all of the guests to make us feel heard and comfortable. Highly recommend having him as a guide!!

The trip was amazing. We had a clear communication with Hany, so it was easy to arrange the trip. Our tour guide was Hady. He was friendly, helpful and funny, also it is obvious that he has a big knowledge about the Egyptian History and culture. 10/10****

We had a wonderful tour with our tour guide, Hady. He was friendly and kind. He always caring for us and helped us a lot like a family. Also he knows history expertly. His tour guiding was great! As for the Cruise named M/S Nile Carnival, it was also amazing. The staff were very friendly. The food was delicious every day. I loved towel arrangements as well. I highly recommend the tour. Thank you to our coordinator Hany, and our tour guide Hady. شكرا

It was a a wonderful experience of Nile cruise. Tour was planned and organised very well for our comfort. No waiting at all before or after the completion of sight seeing. It was big plus to have guide like Hady who was like a familly. He is knowledgeable and speaks good English. He was always helpful and took care of everyone's needs. We strongly recommend this tour and company of Hady.

We 100% recommend this tour. The communication with the tour operating manager, Hany, was good and always answered our questions immediately. Upon arrival we met with our tour guide, Hady. First of all, he was amazing and caring. He was always there for us and the group and made us feel we are in good hands. He didn’t want us to feel overwhelmed with the tips and that’s why we collected it all in advance so that he can take care of it. At least for us that made us feel more relaxed. Secondly, he was not only extremely knowledgeable but he also impressed us with his story telling skills. To be honest, that makes learning about the Egyptian history a lot more fun! And last but not least, you can tell that he loves being a tour guide! He had a positive attitude and energy that he brought to the group. Thank you, Hady!! I wanted to mention as well that my experience on the cruise ship itself was generally positive. The food was surprisingly good and the staff were friendly.

Quite happy with the whole experience. The whole journey was very well organized—special thanks to Hany for his seamless coordination! Most notably, our guide, Hady, was outstanding. Not only he provided excellent guidance that made us feel safe and relaxed, but also went above and beyond to create a lively and engaging atmosphere, he really helped us connect as a group. Highly recommend!

It was an amazing experience thanks to our experienced and friendly guide Hady. Since the begining was very honest, he tried to smooth things knowing every detail about the turistic spots so we could be more comfortable (there is a lot of people at the same time). Also he made sure it was a fun trip, helped with souvenirs and even brought us to eat a good egiptian falafel acompanied with water every day. It was amazing knowing all history Egipt has to offer troughout this tour.

An incredible experience!! Sailing trought the Nile. The boat was so nice and Hady (our guide) was amazing. He has a lot of experience and he takes care about us and all the details.. Of course, i will repeat the experience!!

Mr. Mustafa drove me from Aswan to the airport. He loves Aswan very much, and while driving, he told me about the attractions and spots of Aswan. He was a very kind person, and the nicest person I met during my trip to Egypt. Mr. Mustafa thank you.

Big thanks to our tour guide, Mahmoud! He organised everything so well, gave all the information we needed, and we didn't need to worry about a thing. The tours of the temples were very interesting and we couldn't have done it without Mahmoud! He could answer any question we had. The boat was very comfortable and accomodating. The food and service was very good. Overall a good trip!

This cruise down the Nile is absolutely fantastic. Everything is well planned so you have time to visit all the temples and also enjoy the free time on the boat with the swimming pool or sunbathing. Our guide Mahmoud was very well prepared and his passion for Egyptian history was evident. He organised all the transfers and prepared all the tickets in advance so that we did not have to queue at the ticket office in each temple. We're very happy and would recommend the whole trip to anyone. Thank you for the experience.

The country is fantastic and this cruise is the best way to enjoy a short trip and visit the most important temples and sites. A special thanks to our guide Mahmoud that is so passionate about Egyptian history and culture and explained us all we need to know to have the best experience. Recommend!!

We went on a felucca for four days/three nights. Our coordinator Rabab taha always helped us: for all doubts and concerns she helped us in a professional way. He was always reachable via WhatsApp and certainly contributed exceptionally to our experience. Thanks Rabab!

Everything visited on this trip was absolutely mind blowing. Awesome doesn't begin to describe it. As a huge plus our guide Hady was excellent. He helped us with all the unforeseen issues, insured that everything ran smoothly, and bought us the best falafel. He was efficient, organized and a wealth of knowledge. Hany, our contact at Imperial Egypt was responsive at all hours and answered all our questions prior to the trip, even helping us change the type of room we reserved. It was so wonderful to have the assurance of a contact we could actually access when we needed him. Just as a head's up: while Hady and Hany worked tirelessly to insure that we had the best trip we could have, we were surprised to find that every single cruise (200+ boats) arrive at all the sites at the same time each day. That means that within 2 hrs there are 3000+ people at each site, and then almost no one for the rest of the day. I'm not sure why the schedule is made this way, but it's a brutal way to try to experience these sites, even when we never expected to have them to ourselves. We wish someone in the industry would break with that unless it's a rule made by the government. It would make for a much much better experience.

Wonderful sights over the 4 days. Our guide Hady was very thorough with his information with each site, and helped us navigate like a pro through the crowds.

Our experience with the tour was very positive, especially with our guide Hady. Besides speaking good English, Hady explains very well. He made us even more passionate about Egyptian history as well as current history by answering so many questions about the culture and customs. It was a lot of fun to spend these days with him and visit these wonders with his comprehensive explanations, without sacrificing the time to take photos. We can only recommend him to you 🙂 The Nile cruise is an experience to be had. Surreal, at some moments it feels like being in a movie. All the crew is friendly and kind. Some don't speak English well, but they do their best to make themselves understood and cater to every need. The room with the view of the river is wonderful. Even bigger than our expectations. The food is of average quality. We expected to eat more typical food, in fact we really enjoyed the Egyptian dinner. The vegan and vegetarian options are there, but they are somewhat limited and nutritionally unbalanced (little protein). Perhaps the lack of free Wi-Fi is a sore point that could be improved upon.

Hady is one of the best guides. He is very knowledgeable and professional. Thanks to him we thoroughly enjoyed the tour.

Very nice trip with a very professional guide. The guide was very helpfull, knew everything about the history and monuments.

Everything was well arranged. We were picked up from our hotel. Immediately an excursion and luggage was taken care of. The other days were also well organized and Hady took care of everything, entrance tickets, tips. Very nice.

It was a nice cruise. Lovely people and did a lot of beautiful sightseeing. The guide, Hady, was very caring and nice to listen to. Would definitely recommend.

It's a well-organized trip! Everything is arranged in advance so you don't have to wait long at the temples. Hady has a lot of knowledge and ensures that everything runs smoothly.

We went with Imperial Egypt on Princess Sarah--among all the cruises, it falls to the older side, but is still acceptable. The bath towels are all gray after perhaps many washes. The view from the window is nice. The staff are no hassle and don't bother us, and we are asked to tip them 10 dollars at the end of our stay (which is fine, but still I like my tips to be more voluntary. How much I tip depends on how much I want to tip, not how much I am told to tip.)

Mahmoud was extremely knowledgeable & always available to help! We really enjoyed our time on the boat, sailing on the Nile and exploring the ancient beauty of Aswan and Luxor. The boat staff was very friendly & kind! Get ready for an equally intense and rewarding adventure in the heart of Egypt! We would definitely recommend it! Adamantia/Anastasis

After four days support and we truely appreciated that and I have to say this trip is totally marvellous! We had a nice trip because of our guide Mostafa Molattam, thank him!

Hady is hands down the best guide I have been with. He is very patient, funny and kind person. He made sure we were able to cover everything in the itinerary without rushing us. You have to make sure to be on time as suggested by him as he wants to get you to the places before it gets crowded. He also offered us if we wanted to go to Nubian Village which was not included in the itinerary and I am glad we did not miss this experience. It was a unique little colorful place and boat ride was a different vibe. So peaceful. You just have to pay extra for this experience but its worth it. He will take you to the local vendors so that the vendors can demo their specialty like how perfumes, Papyrus, statues etc are made and you get to know the culture more closely. There is noooo force at all to buy anything. He will suggest you good pricing as well. I read lot of reviews where people say that they don’t like how the guide takes them to these places for commissions but you have to understand that this is one of the best way to know how locals and artists work. Best way to know the culture of that place. And if you dont want to buy its your decision entirely. I have never seen a guide as patient as Hady and he made sure we felt like we were traveling with family. He treated me like his sister and got me Falafels every chance he got. He goes above and beyond. His knowledge of the history and culture is good and so is his English. He gives you right amount of information on history and gives enough time to take pictures and explore the place on your own. And plus point is that he is an AMAZING photographer. I will highly recommend him! Thank you Hady for everything we miss you! Read more

Amazing cruise with Imperial Egypt ! Our tour guide, Mahmoud, was really attentionate and knowledgeable about everything touching to Egypt. The boat was nice, with good rooms and good food. We really liked our trip and we recommend it. For people who have time, the 5 days 4 nights cruise can also be an option a bit more relaxing. Thanks Mahmoud !

It was an awesome experience. Our tour guide Haidy/Hady was very jovial, knowledgeable, and helpful. The way he conducts the group tour is amazing. He also takes care of the food preferences and very good with kids (we had three children in our group). In terms of buying souvenirs he also helped us many times to understand what products are real and what are not. If you are visiting Egypt then this cruise is a must’ve experience. Our ship (Nile Carnival) was also very good with clean rooms and toilets, etc. The staff onboard were very professional and respectful in their behaviour.

The tour guide Mr. Hady and Mr. Hany was very knowledgeable, engaged, and attentive, explains well in english about Egyptian history. enjoyed our private tour! Really Enjoyable. We did many and this was one of our favorite.Many thanks to Imperial Egypt.

We had fantastic time with this tour. Our guide made it VERY special. His name is Hady. He speaks very good English. He knows his job very well. He’s got good sense of humor which makes him really funny. He didn’t rush for any of these tours. He is very genuine guy, will do the bargain with shopkeepers and let you know whether it’s good price to buy something or not. Basically hassle free tour! I won’t be going into the details here because he was amazing in everything. But Hady took us to the local Nubian village by a boat and showed some beautiful places and sunset which wasn’t mentioned in the tour. If you wanna see Nile Crocodile baby and take it in your hand, this is the place. He always gives an extra effort to make your tour special and it was a very special day for us. Next day, he taught us some local dance moves in the evening disco party. He made us play some games. We had other groups and their tour guides but Hady was the center of attention in the disco party. Everyone knows him and they love him whether they’re from local village or cruise. We love him very much. If you are planning to book this awesome trip and make it very memorable, please DO ASK FOR Hady!! YOU WONT REGRET IT!!

Initially while booking we were not sure if the trip will be too tiring as we have 4 year old and worth waking up early every morning. However the visit will cover everything in the Upper Nile region and has many must do sites. In the end I must say a good tour guide and group is what makes & break your holidays. Our guide Mr Hady has been a great host and super helpful person. Boat assigned in Nile Carnival and while it may look bit old with first appearance, everything has been too good and perfect and staff is super helpful and friendly. We are vegetarian and buffet dinner has limited veg options; however restaurant staff made sure that they arrange special meal for us with some veg items. Overall a must do trip if you coming to Egypt and highly recommend to eat amazing falafels from places suggested by Mr Hady.

Mostafa Molattam made our trip 5 stars! He is super chill & friendly and also extremely organised & informative. Everything went smoothly & we felt completely safe in his hands. The boat itself was fancy shmancy, the food was ample & the staff were all incredible, they love Australians. The shop man was lovely & reasonable with buying gold & silver, I’m sorry I forgot his name. The vibe was fantastic throughout the entire trip. We will come back & hang out with Mostafa asap. Shukran habibi!

We were taken care of as soon as we arrived in Aswan. We contacted Heny from Imperial for the reservation, we made no progress, and I was struck by the seriousness and commitment of these professionals. Our guide Mustapha was attentive, with captivating explanations, he accompanied us everywhere throughout and made sure that we didn't miss anything until the end. He took us to reserve our bus seats for departure to Hurghada, he advanced the purchase of site tickets for the whole group to save us time. The program was set like clockwork with precision and punctuality. Mustapha was good advice, honest, efficient and discreet, which we appreciated. I advise you to ask for it as a guide The boat was comfortable, clean. Top staff and excellent quality buffet

I took this cruise last week. Our tour guide, Mahmoud was a professional egyptologt and he provided us with the information about tourist attractions and services we needed. The cruise staff were friendly, the room was clean and the food was also delicous. Everything proceeded according to the itinerary and I also consider the price to be reasonable.

This cruise was amazing and perfect for me because I didn't have time to sift through all the options (there are so many!) and wanted the simplest and easiest way to book and confirm. We saw fantastic sights, met wonderful people, and had a had a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Mahmoud, our guide, was incredible! His passion for Egyptology shone through, and he kept us all engaged and interested during each temple visit. Accommodations: the rooms were decent, but the views were spectacular! Waking up to the Nile outside my window was priceless. We stayed in a triple room, which was the same size as a double room with an additional pull-out bed. It may not have been the most ideal, but I managed to sleep comfortably. The showers and bathroom were good, and the room was generally clean. Food: Meals were served buffet-style with plenty of options for different dietary preferences. Breakfast (to go) mostly consisted of a selection of bread and cheese, which was simple but sufficient. A few tips : - all activities end around 1-2 pm -and the Luxor airport is very close to the ferry. - Bring lots of $1 USD bills for tips! You’ll be expected to trip drivers, boat staff (at the end of your stay), your amazing tour guide (!), and others associated with certain excursions. Overall, I would gladly recommend this cruise to others! Booking and confirming were straightforward, the quality of information shared by our tour guide was and the onboard food and entertainment were excellent, along with the amenities.

We had a great time during the trip. Mahmoud is our tour guide. He take care our group so well. He's kind, polite and provide insightful information in every place we visit. He clearly communicate about the entrance fee and what we should/shouldn't do. I recommended this guide to everyone. The trip went well as stated in the itinerary and no hidden agenda like go to extra shops. All the places we visited are so amazing. Unfortunately, we didn't get on the hot air balloon because of the weather. The cruise (Asara) is so nice. The room is clean and the staff is friendly. The food is various and delicious. It's our unforgettable experience. Ps. The baverage price are not expensive as we think. It's quite reasonable. We bought bavaerage outside the cruise and found out the price is higher. No snack selling on the cruise.

The cruise was lovely. The ship was really comfortable, with great restaurant and fantastic housekeeping service that went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. We have managed to squeeze in so many breathtaking Ancient temples and sites, at a pace that would have been impossible if we were alone. Our guide, Mahmood was fantastic, he has taken great care of us, made sure that our visits were rich in history and information, while also at all times shielded us from unnecessary queues and aggressively persistent local vendors. Thank you very much Mahmood!

We went with Carnival cruise through imperial Tours. Very professional and excellent planning. Our guide Haidi was exceptionally brilliant and very planned and perfect to have in your. Highly recommended.

I decided to pen down another review as the service provided by imperial Egypt tour, Hani and the tour guide, Hady was truly above and beyond. Unfortunately my wife fell sick on the cruise in Luxor with numerous vomiting in the middle of the night. We thought that there was no help considering it was late at night… Hady immediately responded to our call for help and arranged for a professional doctor to attend to my wife on the cruise during midnight…. Fortunately the doctor came and was able to provide IV drop and medication. Hady personally stayed up late to ensure that everything was ok even though he had to continue the hot air balloon tour with the other guests at 3am the next day. Hady even refunded us cash as we were not able to partake in the activities such hot air balloon and the remaining temple tours. If you are looking for an English speaking, knowledgeable guide.. AND also someone who will take care of your safety and well being - I highly recommend you to book your tour with Hani from imperial Egypt tour and request for tour guide Hady. He is the best tour guide I’ve met in my life of traveling around the world.

I booked my trip via Hani Egypt imperial, my tour guide is Hady. He is very knowledgeable and speaks really good English. The boat is very clean. I enjoyed my stay a lot… highly recommended tour guide and tour operator. Best trip ever in my life

Absolutely worth repeating experience! It was incredible to sail this river and visit all the surrounding wonders. The ship was equipped with all comforts and spacious cabins. It wouldn't have been the same experience without our guide Hady, super helpful and ready to answer any of our doubts or requests. Thanks to his dedication and his knowledge of ancient Egypt he was able to involve us in every explanation, without ever being boring. I recommend everyone to sail this river steeped in history at least once in their life.

My tour guide Hady is very knowledgeable. He speaks very good English…. I enjoyed my time a lot. The cruise is very clean. Food is tasty. I booked my tour via Hani from imperial tour. The booking process was easy and enjoyable. Highly recommended..!

An experience to live at least once along the Nile River, everything was according to expectations, from the places visited to the hospitality and professionalism of the staff on board. Special mention goes to our guide Hady who, with his passion and knowledge of Egyptian culture, managed to make us discover the peculiarities of each place visited, accompanied by his friendliness and desire to be a group. The pace of visiting everything involves waking up at times that are sometimes difficult, but it is absolutely worth it.

Our tour guide Hady is very professional in his English. At the temple sites that we have visited, his storytelling is very interesting, which makes us understand the Egyptian history very well. He is very friendly and manages to answer all of our questions posed to him. I am amazed by how well he remembers the Egyptian history and also shares the current Egyptian life and culture. YOU ARE THE BEST, Hady!!!

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I have been on the nile cruise from Aswan to luxor ..the tour has been arranged with Hany whom we want to thank him for the choosing a good boat ..and we would like to thank him alot for choosing the best tour guide ever i have met compared to any other guides in different distination and with the best English we have heard in Egypt .. our guide name is hady ahmed ,he is informative ,friendly and so professional …boat was good with good food and clean rooms ..thank you hany and thank you so much our lovely tour guide hady

Hady from imperial Egypt tour is the best tour guide I have experienced in my life. I booked the trip via Hani from imperial Egypt. Hady is very well spoken in English. He is very informative and knowledgeable about Egypt. We like the cruise. Food is clean and very good. We would like to thank Hani which is the tour operator manager for arranging such a good trip. And would like to thank him for choosing Hady to be our tour guide. We are very lucky to have Hady as the guide. He is akin to an Egyptian working dictionary. I thought I met a physical Wikipedia, super knowledgeable. Best of Egypt!

We went for a Nile Cruise Trip from Aswan to Luxor, it was super amazing. It was 4 of us: me, my husband and my 2 small kids. We selected the tour with less pressuring schedule so my kids will not be too tired (I was afraid they will be cranky!). It was perfect as we mostly spent only around 1/2 time of each day for touring and we had enough time to rest each day. Ancient Egypt has always amazed me and my daughter, so we were really excited with the temples we visited. The guide was very nice with the kids, so my kids were comfortable around him. The way he explained the story of each temple was with a role play so it was fun! Will come back with my parents if they decide to come to Egypt for a visit.

a nice trip with good organization, the guide Hady leads excellently History, sun and send around us it is so exciting Cool

This trip is very suitable for us (family with 2 kids 6 and 8 years old). Not to tired for them but still have busy and very knowledgeable sites. Hopefully we can go back again. And dont forget our best guide, Name Hady. He always protect us and find the best way for us, even in some places that was very hot He talked on the bus to avoid sun.

We stayed at the Kazz celebrity nile cruise from aswan to luxor Checkin is smooth and very cooperative staff Rolms are spacious, we took to top upgraded rooms. Bathrooms are also very clean So is the linen House keeping staff is also good Food is good but very leas options for vegetarians, as we had three vegetarians with us so the restaurant ataff made sure to get something special for the vegetarians. Highly recommended if bisiting egypt

We were on a 4-day Nile cruise organized by the Nice tour travel agency. Everything happened according to plan, the local tour guide came for us every day at the agreed time. Our personal contact from the Nice tour team was Demiana. I'm sorry I didn't get to meet you in person. He was very kind, precise and always answered our questions immediately. If it's a Nile cruise, then only the Nice tour. : ) I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone.

It's the first time I've booked through Tripadvisor and I was surprised! We traveled from Argentina with my boyfriend. Although the cruise was not what I expected, it was good! Hady, our guide, made everything more enjoyable and solved all the unforeseen problems for us. The excursions were incredible, very punctual and the entire itinerary was respected. Thanks Hady!!! 🙌🙌🙌

We had a great trip thanks to being part of an extremely friendly group and most importantly, a very engaging, funny, knowledgeable and caring tour guide. Hady was always on time, patient, friendly and approachable. It was a tightly packed schedule (known before-hand) and ending up being tiring for a lot of us. But Hady(who was also fasting because of Ramadan), never once showed any sign of tiredness and was always eager to share his knowledge and took the extra effort to make this trip a very memorable and enjoyable one for all of us. Would recommend him for anyone who wants to have a good visit of Luxor.

Planning our trip to Egypt, we were recommended the Nile cruise by a lot of friends, and it didn't disappoint. The experience was made very special by our guide Hady, who is very helpful, accomodating and knowledgeable. Aside from the tour itself, he goes out of his way to help every member of the group with any personal issues they may have. Our flight got delayed, and he arranged special pick up for us late in the evening. He answered all our questions and helped get best deals on local shopping. Highly recommend the experience for everyone visiting Egypt.

Excellent trip in March with Mahmoud Sady as our guide. We were placed on the Nile Jewel which was clean, food was good, and service was great. We really enjoyed the trip down the Nile and the stops. Mahmoud also offered an option to go to the Nubian village and thoroughly enjoyed the boat ride. Mahmoud was professional and kept us on schedule and worked to get us answers to questions when he wasn't sure of the answer.

I went with my wife. We enjoyed the trip a Lot. You must do the nubian village. We were lucky to be part of an amazing and friendly group. Hady the tour guide is a really great person who takes care of You and is more than concerned about You having a great Time as well as learning egyptian culture. We are grateful for having him

The cruise from Aswan to Luxor was indispensable for our Egypt itinerary. We have booked this trip in group through Imperial Egypt and it turned out to be a great experience. A special thanks to Mr. Haidy for being such a delightful and humorous guide throughout the trip. The package covered a trip to Aswan, phiale temple, Abu simbel, edfu temple, Luxor temple and karnak temple. However we missed the hot air balloon due to bad weather and received the refund for the same. The experience was truly memorable, and I highly recommend including it in your itinerary. Cheers!

The cruise is amazing from begining to end, it is like a dream. My mom and I have enjoyed so far. Hadi, our guide, has been the BEST guide you could ever ask for. Not just a guide but a friend and really helpful in any matter possible. I would gladly repeat this experience if I had the chance to

We took the Nile Cruise from 27th March to 30th March boarding at Aswan and disembarking at Luxor. Our boat was the Nabilatan and the our rooms and stay was as good as our 4 star hotel in Cairo had been if not better. Our guide Hady, a knowledgable and humourous chap kept us enthralled with his detailed descriptions mixed with jokes about the historical places of interest, like the Abu Simbel Temple, Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam, the Valley of Kings, Karnak... I could go on. What was great was that he gave us sufficient time to explore the places on our own. It was very well organised and instructions and advice given to us ensured that we were not looted or fooled. The cruise along the Nile when the boat sails itself is an experience to be savoured! You can savour it from the Upper Deck of the ship or from your cabin room which gives your a panoramic view of the river banks! We had a great time!

An incredible experience it was! The cruise was quite enjoyable and I must say it was quite organized. Rooms and meals were great. Our guide Hady was quite well aware of Egyptian history and did an amazing job to make our trip more memorable.

This trip covered a lot of amazing and beautiful places from Aswan to Luxor, a journey through ancient Egypt. A large shoutout to our guide, Haidy, who was very good in explaining all the details and was super fun to be with. I will recommend this trip to everyone, coming as couple or with family or friends.

Very good trip and good service by Mahamed. He is professional and very informative. The views are great and planning is perfect.

First up, the guide Hady did an amazing job for making our trip memorable. This trip consists of some remarkable places and sites. The rooms, food of the cruise were good. Itinerary could be made a bit more flexible so as to spend more time at some of the spots.

The tour was amazing, Nile cruise experience was great and our guide haidy did an amazing job. Absolutely enjoyed the whole trip.

What a mind blowing experience!!!! We were taken to some of the most incredible sights in Egypt by Hady, quite possibly the friendliest and most knowledgable tour guide it’s ever been my pleasure to learn from. Hady was absolutely hilarious, full of energy and thoroughly organised throughout the entire trip. The tour organiser Hary planned an utterly fascinating 3 days for us, we packed in a huge amount from Abu Simble to Luxor Temple and so many other once in a lifetime experiences along the way. Despite this, we never felt rushed and had plenty of time at each of them to soak in the magnificence of Ancient Egypt. I simply cannot recommend this tour enough to anyone from complete ignoramouses like myself, going in with virtually no knowledge of the country and its incredible history, to people like my wife, who has been wanting to visit for years and already knows a fair deal about the place.

Beautiful boat (Al Nabilatan) with everything you could want as a family with three boys: small swimming pool, pool table, comfortable, clean beds, large (relatively clean!) windows with a great view throughout the trip. Very friendly staff. The buffet was “mammtähs”. Thanks to Hani for organizing our tour, especially joining us late as our flight was delayed. Our tour guide Hady created the perfect bridge for us: strict adherence to the schedule so that we managed the packed list of sights. He made sure that none of his sheep got lost. His stories about each attraction were funny and entertaining, but also gave enough background information.

Must do tour for anyone visiting Egypt. Everything - the cruise, the tours, the guide was excellent. The highlight was Hady, our guide, adding humour and lots of interesting facts around the destination, monuments and places. We would have missed out if we just went back from Cairo and are happy that we did the Nile cruise covering Aswan, Luxor, Edfu and Kom Ombo.

It was a marvelous experience to be able to witness the wonders of Egypt thru this ASWAN-LUXOR NILE CRUISE (+Abu Simbel) March 15-18, 2024 (4days 3nights) When we arrived in ASWAN Airport the Our Assigned Tour Guide Mohammed ( nickname : “Memo”/35Million Mohammed) Picked us up in coordination with Hany ( the Imperial Egypt Tour Coordinator). Meet & Greet in the Airport was Provided so we easily spot him. We had an exclusive tour right away in the Aswan High Dam then Philae Temple then in the afternoon we checked-in to the cruise. From the beginning I can say that we are on safe hands, safe tour guide, he really had a great way in approaching us and very good communication skills (ENGLISH) . The rest of our tour was with him, he explained the itenerary perfectly and guide us all the way in giving us overview of ancient history. Indeed very informative tour. Our assigned cruise was M/S Princess Sarah, we are impressed with the hospitality that the crew gave us, also the cleanliness of the room and facilities. I would like to commend also our Chef SAEED for being kind and friendly all the time remembering our name when we go to the dining hall of the Cruise. Also high commendation to our assigned waiter (table 24-25) Ahmed and Barman Ahmed for being professional and hospitable during our stay in Cruise. Overall it was 5 star experience. I will definitely recommend booking from this package and tour with abu simble plus having Bonus of great tourguide “Memo”. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This cruise was an amazing experience, in huge parts thanks to our guide. His English was perfect so it was easy to follow his explanations and he made sure we always had what we needed. I highly recommend this cruise and guide ! Both made this an unbelievable once in a lifetime Egyptian holiday.

Nile cruise with the MS Lady Carol from Luxor to Aswan and back. The ship lives primarily from its crew. Restaurant: Michael and his great team. Kitchen: Kareem, Sayed and their team. F+B: Mustafa and his "men. The cabins were functional. The food was excellent. Overall, a nice relaxing week.

Very pleased with a whole cruise and tour. Our guide was fantastic. We would recommend Hady without hesitation. Everything worked like clockwork. The food was simply amazing.

Hady and Hany of Imperial Egypt insured we had a beautifull Egyptian holiday. We had the best time, all the right temples and restaurants were visited.

fantastic service! These will be unforgettable days! the Hady guide is incredible! Perfect English and explains the history of Egypt and the temples very well. in addition to having a great sense of humor and takes care of you as if he were your mother!

Very good tour thanks to our great guide Hady! Big thanks to him for making my trip to Egypt one I will never forget. Very knowledgeable tour guide who answered all my questions

Fantastic trip, great guide. Definitely recommended! We had Hady as our guide and he really went the extra mile to make it the best trip for us all. All arrangements and trips were really well managed. Thank you Hany and Hady!

Experience and sincerity can transform a tour guide to a passionate Egyptogist and that is what we experienced during our four day's travel to ancient Egypt's mind in the guidance and care of Hady, an amazing tour guide. When he took us through the alleys of Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak or the valleys of the Kings and Queens, we were reliving history through Hady's involved narration with a very good command over English, that too filled with fun , but, never compromising facts, figures or precision. Hady, we are thankful to you for the value addition that you made to our trip and making it an unforgettable experience. We appreciate 'Imperial Egypt' tour company and it's manager Mr. Hany for arranging an amazing boat 'Royal Olivia Signature' for our Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor with well coordinated site visits and a mesmerizing Hot Air Baloon ride. We, with all honesty recommend Hady as a rare find as a tour guide for anyone who wants to visit Egypt and Imperial Egypt as a trust worthy group to make your visit possible. All the best to Imperial Egypt and Hady.

This cruise was an amazing experience, in huge parts thanks to our guide Hady. His English was perfect so it was easy to follow his very complete explanations, and he made sure we always had all the time we needed at the wonderful places we visited. He was also really helpful with understanding the Egyptian culture and made sure our group had a really friendly vibe. I highly recommend this cruise and Hady !

Our cruise was excellent ! Our guide Hady was great, perfect english, informative and friendly which made the journey interesting and dynamic !

Wow, what an incredible experience! My husband and I embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Egypt and booked the Nile View cruise, guided by the amazing Hady. Hady's knowledge, humor, and genuine kindness made every moment unforgettable. He went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and safety, even protecting us from street vendors. The hot air balloon ride was the highlight of our trip, offering breathtaking views that left us speechless. The cruise itself was nothing short of spectacular – impeccable service and delicious food made for a truly luxurious experience. I can't recommend Hady enough as a tour guide. He made our trip seamless and provided us with memories that will last a lifetime. If you're considering a trip to Egypt, do yourself a favor and book with Hady. You won't regret it!"

This was an experience of a lifetime. We just finished our 4 day cruise with the tour guide Hady. His thorough and thoughtful explanations truly made each site come to life. He speaks very well English and is a joy to be around. I would highly recommend you book with Hady. I can see why this cruise received 5 stars and have no complaints about this cruise. You will spend roughly 1-2 hours at each site (total of 6-7 sites along the 4 days) and will have a clear explanation of the history of each site. My highlights include Abu Simbel temple, valley of the kings and the hot air balloon ride but honestly, everything was breath taking. I would highly recommend this cruise and tour guide Hady to friends and family.

Had a great time. Mohamed was a great tour guide. Knowledgeable and very informative. The boat we had was the ms nile Jewel. Nice accommodations. Must do when in Egypt.

This cruise is a must do in Egypt. We took the ship princess Sarah and it was excellent. The ship is beautiful with the wall covered with statues and the beautiful stairs in the main lobby and beautiful cabins with modern touches. You will have some free time to enjoy the deck or the pool or to take a nap. The crew was also nice. Mahmoud was our guide and he was excellent and very knowledgeable and took good care of our group. We had enough time to explore and take pictures on our own after his explanations in every temple. Keep in mind that the sellers can get very annoying and very pushy outside the ship. If you want to save money on drinks you can bring your own but hide them under the table during meals. However the prices are not too high. One small issue is that unfortunately our balloon ride was cancelled the day because we had to wait some time to bring it and the conditions changed, it took too long. That was a shame because other ballons were flying. Most of group rescheduled it the following day but it was cancelled again due to winds but at least we got a partial refund. If you want absolutely to do the balloon ride in Luxor have a few extra days just in case and book the early ride at sunrise. If you're looking a cruise with 5 star facilities at a good price this cruise is perfect.

Last week, as two friends, we embarked on a journey through Egypt starting from Aswan, including Abu Simbel, and ending in Luxor, all through the Imperial Egypt tour company by using this tour. We explored numerous temples and the Valley of the Kings. We extend our gratitude to our tour guide, Hady; his professionalism, adept management of the tour and group, extensive knowledge of ancient Egyptian history and mythology (as an Egyptologist himself), and delightful sense of humor made for an enjoyable 4 days. Unfortunately, due to weather conditions, the hot air balloon activity on the final day was canceled, but he promptly refunded the equivalent fee. The temples, Valley of the Kings, and especially the temple of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel were so impressive that when I later visited the Giza pyramids in Cairo within a limited time frame, I couldn't capture the same enchanting feeling as the previous days (largely attributable to Hady's guidance). We also thank Hany, our main point of contact at the tour company, for his prompt responses and detailed explanations before and after we booked the tour a few months ago. The cruise ship provided a fantastic experience with the crew's service and delicious Egyptian food, and the Nile River was increadible with the kind of oasis sightseeings and desert behind them! But beyond that, traveling to the temple in Edfu via horse-drawn carriage and sailing on the Nile to reach the Philae Temple offered a unique experience. We thank Imperial Egypt; if anyone we know wishes to follow this tour route, we will definitely recommend them.

We really loved our trip on the 'Princes Sarah'. It succeeded our expectations, so we absolutely recommend to book this cruise! Everything was great: the rooms were big, beautifull and clean (they get cleaned daily and we got the cute elephant towel suprise); the food was delicious and every day different choices; the staff was so helpfull and kind, they work very hard en take care of every detail; the boat had all the fascilities you need (bar, sundeck, restaurant, pool, photographer, welness,...), besides that the evening activities were original, but not so many people attented, because it starts around 21h30 PM and you have to get up really early in the morning (4-5 AM). The programme was perfect! We learned a lot and visited the beautifull and important locations. Be aware that the programme can be tiring, but in the afternoon the boat moves so you can rest. Also be aware that sometimes small boates hang on the side of the cruise to sell some stuff, they can be really loud and annoying, but this will be on every cruise. Last of all, our guide Mahmoud was the best!! We loved him. He has so much knowledge and guided us very well trough the historical sites. He answers all questions and is very helpfull and kind. Most of the time we got 20 minutes explanation and +-30 minutes free time, perfect! We want to thank everyone for this amazing experience. Shokran!!!

This cruise was EXCELLENT. The tour guide Hady was AMAZING and I cannot thank him enough - his knowledge of Ancient Egypt was incredible, he delivered the information in a fun and interesting way, he was very well organised such as having tickets ready for us to avoid queues at the sights, and he even helped with buying good quality souvenirs and taking cash out safely. I felt very well looked after by him and I feel very lucky to have had him as a tour guide. The cruise itself was also lovely! For a decent price, it covers good accommodation, transport, the guide, food every day and evening entertainment. I was very happy with what was offered. The cruise staff were especially lovely - every one of them was hard working and attentive, they always smiled and made me feel welcome, they made special efforts to keep our rooms clean and tidy, and the restaurant staff worked hard to accommodate for all of our needs such as cooking separately for my vegetarian friend. There are a lot of early morning starts (out of the doors by 5am for example) but they are very worth it as we avoided the heat and were back to rest in the evenings. I would highly recommend this cruise to people who want to see the sights of Egypt for a decent price, and to do it comfortably and ask for Hady to be your tour guide because he is amazing!!!

Our guide Hady was very nice to us and gave us all information. It was a wonderful experience. Best guide ever. Cruise Carnival Nice was great, clean rooms and very good food, staff was very friendly. Super experience!

The cruise was very good! Hady was an amazing tour guide and very lovely and made sure everyone was ok on the tour. The restaurant staff were lovely on the cruise. The only thing I would say that could be improved is the food on the cruise - I am vegetarian and there was limited food choices for me on the cruise buffet. As I was the only vegetarian, the cruise would sometimes make me an extra special dish of lentils and bring it to my table. One night for dinner we had Egyptian food with falafel etc and that was the best night with most delicious food and lots of veggie options - so the cruise should do more Egyptian food each day! The cabins were clean and house keeping were good.

My friends and I just finished the Nile cruise tour with Imperial Egypt. I can honestly say it was such a great experience. Our tour guide Hady was the main reason it was one of the best tours I've had. He was attentive to our every need and adapted the tour to different peoples wants and needs. He made us feel like family and captivated us with his amazing stories explaining about Ancient Egyptian history. I think you can't get a better tour guide than him. With regards to the cruise, all the staff were very friendly and attentive to all our needs. For our meals the restaurant staff were great! They would always try to accommodate for our requests and tried to make us feel at home. It is early wake ups most of the days, but I think that helps to maximise the time. And you have downtown later on in the day to chill/nap. Thank you to Hady, and all the staff on the cruise for this experience.

Hady was our EXCELLENT tour guide, there were about 17 in our group from different parts of the world Germany, USA, Canada,Ireland(by way of Pakistan), Norway and the London we all asked for an English speaking guide and Hady’s English was excellent!!! He had so much knowledge about all of Egypt and all of the temples we went to see. He made it fun and light hearted with a fantastic sense of humor 😄. The ship we were on was called the “Nile Carnival” and it was about a 3* accommodation equivalent. The food was mediocre at best barely any flavor, however the STAFF was most EXCELLENT!! Very attentive, very polite, courteous, respectful and fun. We strongly encourage everyone from around the world to come visit Egypt and use Hady as your guide and take the Nile River cruise, it is a once in a lifetime experience.

Hady's guided tour through Egyptian history was nothing short of extraordinary. His wealth of knowledge seamlessly blended with a captivating sense of humor, making the exploration of ancient wonders a delightful experience. Hady's passion for Egypt's history was infectious, and his anecdotes brought the past to life in a way that left us in awe. Without a doubt, this was the best cruise I have ever been on, the staff on the boat was fantastic and friendly even though people might say oh they joke too much etc.. this is part of the culture accept it!! Opt out from it if you are not with sense of humour

Great trip. Our guide Hady was exceptionally knowledgable. All aspects of the trip including tickets, land transportation, food, etc were planned very well. Nothing was too much trouble for Hady whether it was present shopping, toilet breaks or whatever. Great guy & very friendly at a personal level.

For weeks I kept researching the internet but could not come to trust any of the tour companies. Then I found Imperial Egypt from a review posted on YouTube. Got onto their website and was given a whattsapp number to carry on the conversation. Mr Hany gave me a lot of options- I only wanted the luxury boats and not the deluxe one and even at the short notice of 1 week Mr Hany found us a place on the Sun Goddess. Imperial Egypt picked us up from our resort in Hurghada in a clean , well maintained AC Van. Me and my sons, just the 3 of us - we had the whole van for ourselves. My little one said- this was business class. Our driver Arafa was very good- got us to Luxor via Qena in about 3.5 hrs. The boat was true 5 Star Luxury- glad we paid more and chose luxury. But the real star of the trip was our guide, friend and Egyptologist Mr Mahmoud Sadi. He has been in the business for 16 years and is truly an asset to the company. I say this because after our cruise- we flew to Cairo from Aswan and another guide from another company accompanied us for 2 days in Cairo and that is when we all realised how much we missed Mr Mahmoud. Mahmoud had immense knowledge and I was impressed when my children just out of curiosity asked him questions outside the topic but he had answers to them. He knew the history of ancient Egypt well that was a given but he had clear understanding on current affairs, charming command over the English language and its nuances and his pronunciation of the names of the Egyptian kings and queens was to die for.He explained and took a step back and let us explore the place, each one of them in our own time. Never rushed, Never got upset. On the contrary the guide in Cairo wanted us control us and once his speech was done- he wanted us to move to the next thing, never giving us time to enjoy anything. Again my little boy said- Dad How much I miss Mahmoud. The trip overall was fantastic - we saw the best of egypt and teh weather was fantastic but the whole thing was made so memorable by the excellent service provided by Mahmoud.On the last day he came back to check on us and to arrange a taxi to the airport and also got the cruise to pack a box of breakfast for us at 5.45 am next morning. He really did not have to do it. Thank you Mahmoud and Thank you Imperial Egypt for a wonderful journey to the beginning of civilization

Great trip. Everything was well coordinated, packing in everything from abu simbal to the valley of the kings in 4 days without feeling overly rushed. Our guide Memo was informative and took great pride in explaining the history of each amazing site. Even though the balloon ride was cancelled due to weather he helped us get rescheduled for the following day. It was an experience I’m glad we didn’t miss out on. The package was a great value for what was provided. Highly recommend.

It was a very intensive trip but great value for money. Seen and learned a lot. Everything arranged well

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Beautiful experience on the cruise that touches all the main points of interest from Aswan to Luxor and combines the pleasure of discovering the beautiful temples and tombs of ancient Egypt with the relaxation of navigation with panoramas of surprising beauty, especially at sunset. The ship is pleasant and clean, the food is very good, and a special mention goes to the guide who accompanied us throughout the cruise, Mohamed Abdo, who was competent and friendly and is a formidable organiser. The icing on the cake: the cruise includes a hot air balloon tour over the temples of Luxor, an unforgettable experience!

Nice tour! Great places to visit! Very pleasant drives with the provision of a good AC vehicle at all times. Thanks to Mohamed abdo our tour guide who made everything seamless and easy to manage. He was extremely patient with everything and handled all of our concerned and queries very well. If you are doing this tour, you must take the tour with him!

Excellent service in every way, they came to pick us up punctually at the train station and Mahmoud Sadi was our guide, very friendly, proactive and concerned about the group, he is an incredible source of knowledge!! Very comfortable cruise, friendly crew and varied food. We visited the main places along the way and it was a great pleasure, totally recommended for the excellent price and service!

This cruise is a great way to visit some of the most famous sites in Egypt. Our guide Mahmoud Sadi was so knowledgeable and really brought the history to life. My wife and I loved the entire experience, it was a well balanced mix of excursions and relaxing on board. We would recommend to everyone.

I recently had the privilege of traveling to Egypt with Imperial Travel Group, and it exceeded my expectations thanks largely to our fantastic guides Tamer, Mustafa and Jasmine. When I decided to book this trip, everyone warned me against visiting Egypt - saying it was dangerous. Well over a million Americans can't be wrong, right? WRONG. Thanks to Imperial and their guides, we didn't just sight-see - we swirled through markets, temples and tombs hearing the Echoes of Egypt’s deep history. Traipsed through bazaars soaking up culture, laughed over shared meals, and stepped outside our comfort zone to gain life-changing perspectives. We would have seen only surfaces without these remarkable guides peeling back the complex, beautiful layers of Egyptian society for us. If you have any hesitation about the safety or viability of visiting Egypt, let me put those worries to rest. Go with Imperial Travel Group - their skill, dedication and friendship made Egypt the magical, mystical trip of a lifetime for me.

It was a wonderful experience on nile cruise from aswan to Luxor. Initially after lot of searching we zeroed in on this option. We were little unsure how it will work out as we were booking online from India. And sharing advance 20 percent to some one unknown virtually we were lil sceptical. But our tour spoc Hany took special care to answer all our questions and sharing pictures of cruise ship before booking. He was very helpful. Right from aswan airport pick up to Luxor drop at the end our tour guide Mr. Mohammed Abdul (Mimo) took special care of both of us. He is super knowledgeable on all history and took extra time to explain to our group. He is an expert photographer too 😀. Tour plan was very good and well executed covering all important places. It is a bit tiring and hectic tour as you will need to wake up quite early almost every day so not recommended for family with small children or older people. We were vegetarian and unfortunately no good options on cruise ship for food leaving italian, sauted vegetables and potatoes. But that's with most of places out side India. Hot air balloon is 50/50 as due to wind ours was cancelled. Over all a good experience and would recommend imperial egypt tours and Mr. MOHAMMED (MIMO) for nile cruise.

I travelled with my family and all of us had a very pleasant trip with Nile Cruise in Egypt. Thanks very much to our tour Guide Mr.Mahmoud Sadi. He is always smiling and friendly, also very very professional for Egyptian culture and history. We learned a lot from his interesting introduction. All our activities and visit were well arranged. We enjoyed very much our trip with him.

An open-air museum!! Temples, the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the funerary temple of Hashepsout... Enough to fill several days of visiting. And, in the evening, the walk along the Nile... Magical!

amzing tour experience with our guide Mahmoud！ food, drink, stay, and experience all get covered. Pretty enjoy the hassle-free travel. Highly recommended tours:)

Our guide Hady Ahmed made all the difference to our experience at every temple. He genuinely attempts to ensure we understand the history which he explains with great details and sometimes uses each of us as part of roleplaying in his story telling.

Had an amazing tour, very worth the trip! Our great tour guide hady is a great guy, makes you feel welcomed and very knowledgeable. Tour is well organised, with a good mixture of learning, sites and free time. Would recommend and definitely ask for hady.

We booked an 8 day tour of Egypt with Egypt Tours Portal. For the Luxor to Aswan cruise, we were accompanied by Mohammed Hasan. Mohammed was an incredible guide, talking us through all the key elements of Karnak, Luxor, Edfu, and Kom Ombo temples. He showed us all the key aspects and more. He kept us entertained with stories about the gods which was backed up through inscriptions and hieroglyphics. As well, Mohammed went out of his way to ensure we were well looked after. We highly recommend Mohammed Hasan for private guided tours down the Nile

The trip was very well organized. From the time that we were picked up in the Aswan airport by our tour guide Mostafa things were exactly as described. He was waiting outside with a sign so we located him very easily. My wife and I were grouped with 4 travelers from the UK. Our first stop was the high dam. From there we stopped at a local mini mart before boarding the ship for check in. That was great as it allowed us to purchase water and other snacks. We then had lunch on board and it was off to Philea temple. The meals were buffet style and contained a variety. Our tour guide was very friendly and answered all of our questions. He even thought us a few words in Arabic. Our time was filled with adventure from brining to end. The only time you really have to rest is the evenings and the last leg of the trip where the ship cruises through the lock. Our tour guide has tickets for the temples which was helpful to the other travelers in our group that wanted to pay in cash rather than by card. The hot air balloon ride was the highlight of the trip. I would definitely recommend this trip to others. We were on the MS Carnival ship. From what I could tell the ships all seemed similar. We docked three ships deep at times so you had to walk through the lobby of the other ships to enter and exit. In order to see all of the various sites in the 4 days of this cruise we had to start our days early as 4am but it was well worth it.

Hady Ahmed! He is the man, the mayor of Luxor !! A bible of knowledge and facts no YouTube doco could tell you!..Highly recommend him and his guiding. We had the pleasure of learning from him for 4 days. We thought we knew stuff about egypt, but we had no idea about the real and magic history of the ancient Egypt.. It’s also a blessing when your Arabic guide can keep the aggressive shopkeepers away.. thank you Hady Ahmed Your friends Cassandra and Andy

guide hady is very kindness and so friendly! he is professional guide! thanks to him! he will make great traveling to yours too.

Amazing cruise tour with a really wonderful room and service. Also have to mention our tour guide Hady. he gave us detaily explanation in everywhere we visited.

Esshak was our tour guide on this tour. He was very helpfull and friendly. The tour itself was perfect. We can definately recommend.

The cruise tour was amazing, room and meals were great and our tour guide Hady gave us an amazing experience in Egypt.

our tour guide Hady is perfect . His knowledge of history is very rich. The English explanation is very clear. Recommended to everyone.

The Cruise ship was excellent. The food very good. All tours were well organized. Our guide Marmed was excellent in everything, from explanations to driving us to tours and other activities. No negative points.

The cruise is incredible, sailing on the Nile is a very good experience. Everything on the ship: food, drinks, good cabins. It has a small pool and shops inside. It's worth staying at the bow of the ship at night enjoying the beauty of the city.

The cruise was extremely enjoyable with excellent and varied excursions. They assigned us a terrific guide, Hady, who was incredibly knowledgeable and relayed information in a fun and entertaining way. He also was helpful with practical advice and went out of his way to make sure that we had a fascinating, memorable and safe experience throughout our 4 day stay. I would highly recommend this cruise and guide!

We had a fantastic experience! The ship was great with nice rooms and great food. The best part of our cruise was our guide Hady. He was extremely knowledgeable, had a warm and funny manner, and made our visits great. He went far above the call of duty, even getting up at 4 to be with us to Abu Simbel even though he didn’t have to. He just wanted to make sure we would be ok. Hady is a fantastic guide. We hope to travel with him again.

I loved everything about this stay, the organization and the activities, the really cool cruise, the food, the staff... The guides Jackie and Khaled top!! A big thank you to Zeinab for her work, everything came together very well, truly perfect organization. Honestly, I have nothing to complain about, I left alone, and I felt safe and accompanied throughout

Best option to get to know most important temples from Upper Egypt. Schedule is a bit tight (early morning start), but definitively worth it. Upside from the tour was Mohammed Abdo, our guy. He was extraordinary on his explanations and also cared about our needs. He also made special things for us, i.e while going on motorboat to Philae temple he whistled and gave us some bread so that birds follow us, which was beautiful. He also had water for all the trips and helped us to continue our journey in Egypt.

Wow! Every day we were charmed by the rich new discoveries of the program! our guide Hady was very interesting with lots of good attention and good advice for the group! He greatly contributed to the success of our stay. We highly recommend it! The cruise ship was of high quality, with lovely and very warm staff. The hot air balloon experience went very well and was very safe! Thank you very much for this wonderful stay which made us want to return to Egypt very quickly!

One of the best trips we had with Mustafa. He is absolutely amazing and helped us solve any problem we faced whether it was finding an ATM, or helping us with information and much more. Highly recommend Mustafa as your guide.

We had an amazing pleasant experience on the 3-night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor operated by Imperial Egypt on Alyssa cruise ship. We were two families/friends, total 6 of us touring Egypt together for the first time from the US east coast. Our tour guide, Hady, was exceptional. Hady's tour group had total 14 people (i.e. another group of 8 joined 6 of us for all the excursions guided by Hady). The excursions were well described and even though they seemed to be packed and required early morning waking, they were worth it. We could possibly have skipped one of the early morning excursions to pace the balance of the tour, but Hady's organizing and detail communication ability made it easy for us. Hady is an Egyptologist and has immense knowledge & experience about Egyptian Civilization and we all learnt a lot! Imperial Egypt arranged a vehicle to pick us up from Aswan hotel. And, Hady arranged a vehicle to drop us to Luxor hotel on the West Bank. In fact, Hady offered and came in the vehicle to drop us to the hotel as it was in a bit remote location. Hady is jovial and friendly and I strongly recommend him and the Imperial Egypt tour operator for your Nile Crusie experience/adventure. Thanks a lot Hady for your help in making the Nile Cruise/excursions easy and enjoyable for us, all the best!

The cruise was very nice. Make sure to take the tour with Hady. He is an excellent guide who was very organized and systematic and explained all the temples and monuments perfectly for tourists. He was friendly and helpful. Overall we had a great time!

We did booked this tour and stayed on the Nile Shams boat which was a great with lovely staff and very nice food. That was a big plus for us. Our tour guide was Hady who really went beyond our expectations to make our stay memorable and perfect. His explanation were great and he has an impressive knowledge without being too academic or boring. I love his humour too, thanks 👍 Overall this tour is a great option because it's super complete and packed with visit. Some people may prefer and slower pace but if you're short on time, go for it! Armand & Laila

Our guide was Mohamed Abdo, he was very knowledgable and kept the history interesting. He was kind enough to buy our water bottles once every day which was highly appreciated. Very accommodating and funny guy! The overall experience was pretty amazing! The nile views and the experiencing the locks was the highlight for us. Our days started pretty early in the morning so it got a bit hectic and we were extremely tired by the end of it. That being said, the cruise is probably the best way to see all the temples if thats what the goal is. The lunch and dinner items were decent but not much selection for vegetarians, plenty dessert options. Day#2 we got breakfast in a box which was pretty bad in my opinion, the bag had bananas, chips , three hot dog bun with a slice of cheddar cheese and croissants ... everything was cold which was quite disappointing. Day#4 - we had early balloon ride which was amazing but by the time we came back the breakfast buffet was over and once again all we were offered was hot dog buns, cheese and pastries. I wish they had timed breakfast in a better way. The ship overall could use some renovations as it feels pretty worn out and old. Room was just okay with a tiny bathroom.

The boat itself was quite nice. Things like not carrying your bags off the boat at the end without expecting payment seem a bit much when you’ve already left a tip for the crew. Our guide was nice enough, but pretty disorganised.

Not at all consistent, fortunately the guide was friendly and efficient! The boat must have needed a serious refresh...

The archaeological places visited are incredible. The boat, its staff and its food are excellent, the room is spacious, comfortable and clean, with views of the river and furnished in wood, very beautiful. All the decoration of the boat is old, but in excellent condition. state The transfers were organized and very well, the balloon ride was beautiful and safe, not to be missed. The guide, good, only brief reviews. You just have to be patient with the sellers and tip enough to breathe, nothing has the price of what they say and they are always trying to deceive you, it is impossible to relax outside the boat

The Cruise was very nice, great staff, structure, food and tours. Was a great experience. The low points is that the balloon was canceld and the money we received back was not in dollars like its described on the advertisement, so would be nice if the agency kept like that.

Mohamed Abdo looked after us from beginning to end! He was a highly professional and knowledgeable guide who was transparent, honest and direct. His clear explanations and expectations took the confusion out of navigating your way through an unfamiliar place and culture and enhanced the travel experience. I highly recommend this tour, it is jam packed and great value. Our cruise was amazing, the staff were brilliant and the food delicious. If you’re looking for a great tour of upper Egypt, look no further than Imperial Egypt Tours and request Mohamed Ando.

My wife and I did not anticipate seeing so much in so few of days. The entire experience was a pleasant surprise, and we would highly recommend it for novices and experienced travelers. Our guide Hady made the experience even better with his knowledge and love of Egyptian history and culture. He would figure ways to save us time and maximize time at the sites so we could take plenty of pictures and ask questions while on a schedule. Hady prepared us for each day and site, and helped us avoid scams at each sites. Hady has a great sense of humor, and you can tell he genuinely cares about guiding, Egyptian history, tourists, and most importantly the Egyptian people. He made an otherwise good experience into a great one. The boat staff and experience was also pleasant and relaxing. The shop keeper on our boat was not pushy, and greeted us every time we ran into him on the boat. The boat staff was very helpful and at meal times we were well taken care of. We especially enjoyed the Egyptian food options(just wish there were more)! We had some entertainment from the staff performing a happy birthday song and dance performances in the evening. We didn’t partake in the massages, but the two gentlemen that were giving them were kind and respectful when we said we weren’t going to take them up on it. After visiting Giza for several days, we couldn’t believe we’d see anything that compares. We were wrong, the sites on this vacation are just as essential to anyone visiting Egypt to learn about and see the relics ancient Egyptian history.

Highly recommend tour guide Hady for this trip. Not only was he knowledgeable and informative, Hady is very passionate about history, his country, as well each individual person in the group. Thanks to Hady each expiration exceeded all expectations. We even forgot a souvenir in the van after the 4 day tour ended, Hady returned the forgotten item the next day to our hotel.

My wife & I felt so well taken care of by our guide Hady. We learned the history, the culture, and the people through the expertise of our guide Hady. He made us feel safe during our tour of Aswan/Luxor. We felt he treated as like family and equally well among the 15 members of our group. We can’t wait to recommend Hady to our family and friends as their guide/buddy/teacher for all things Egypt. We hope to come back with our 2 kids and share time with our guide Hady. Best guide ever. Thanks Hady!!!

It was a quite intense cruise tour for 4D3N. Our guide Mahmoud is very thoughtful and helpful, highly recommended. Enjoyed the tour!

Mahmoud Sadi was an incredible guide and very knowledgble. He made sure that all the guests were safe at all times and communicated with everyone before and after the trip to each location. Even when things would get a little bit behind schedule (not his fault) he was fast to make sure everyone was aware where things were at in the tour. We traveled with our 4 year old daughter on the town and he made every effort to include her and make her feel welcome and safe. Would definitely recommend him as your next guide.

Mahmoud is really a great tour guide. Knowledgeable, and considerate. He gave detailed explanation of Egypt history, and various Egyptian gods. I'd highly recommend him.

We had a lovely time on our cruise tour! I’ll break it down: Boat- the boat (3.5 stars) was nice, a little dated and not many activities to do on board during down time. There’s a billiards table and a swimming pool but the water was quite cold. My toddler still enjoyed splashing around. The food was average (2.5 stars). Some dishes were better than others and every meal seemed the same. The “carving station” was usually good. The service in the dining room was great. Waiters/staff were very friendly. Tour activities- the sites were nice! We loved our trip to Abu Simbel and highly recommend it. We didn’t love the stop at Kom Ombo temple but it was short. We opted for the slower paced cruise as we have a toddler but the shorter version would definitely be find for younger travelers. The slower pace allowed us to add a few extra things in. Nubian village was fun but not a “must see” (4.5 stars) Tour guide- Mahmoud was excellent! He took such great care of us and helped so much with our toddler. He was so great with her and even arranged a special celebration/cake at our last dinner for her birthday. (5 stars)

Our Egyptian guide, Hade, is so knowledgeable and helpful, an excellent story teller to communicate relevant information about the Egyptian gods and temples, and knows so much Egyptian history and information. I always felt safe in Hade’s care. He is a lot of fun to be with, and helped everyone in the group to connect and have a great and memorable time in Egypt. Five stars for this tour! Six stars for Hade!

Honestly, this was the best idea to see all the main touristic attractions from Aswan to Luxor! The itenerary is very good and the hot air ballon in the end is the cherry o top pf the cake! All the staff from the cruise were very nice, at the restaurant Barrak and Fawzy always very friendly and we even got a back massage on board that felt really relaxing. Everybody is always ready to help you out whenever you need and this includes the best tour guide that this company has: Hady! The most kind, lovable and funny egyptian tourist guide in the world! He invested all of his life learning what he loves the most and that is the history of his country and his ancestors. Besides all the knowledge, he is very fluent in english too and very good with kids. We got very lucky to have him with our group and he made us feel like a small family. Thank you so much for everything, Hady! You really turned all of this experience better and made us want to come back!

We had a memorable cruise trip covering all the key spots between Aswan and Luxor. Hady - our tour guide is excellent in explaining each spot's history in detail. He is very kid friendly. He explained the historic stories with role play with the tour group members which helped us understand and remember the details easily. He made the tour engaging using pictures and hand drawings wherever necessary. He made things so interesting that folks from other tour groups stopped over to listen to him. Totally recommend this tour especially Hady as the tour guide.

It's really the best way to enjoy the most important sights along the Nile and, at the same time, being part of a small family going back in time through history. Everything is arranged, from the meals, to the transportation and, one of the most important things: the guide! We got really lucky to being part of Hady's group as he has the perfect and undeniable knowlegde of egyptian history and you can really see that he loves what he does! But his talent is not all about the history of Egypt, he also speaks a perfect english and he's very friendly, kind and lovable person. And, as we said "good things happen to good people". Thank you so much for everything Hady, you made this whole experience even better than what we expected.

Two words. Mostafa Molatamm. The greatest tour guide I’ve met and I’ve been to several countries. He is not just a friend now but my brother for life. The knowledge he has is just incredible. He made the Nile cruise and the tour so amazing. Every temple we went to. Every city we went to. He just knew it all and is so caring and friendly. He went out of his way to make sure me and my wife were safe, accommodated, and having a good time. It didn’t even feel like a tour because we just had so much fun. I wish I could’ve spent more time with him and I promise you will not regret it. His smile is contagious. He lights up the whole room. I highly recommend Mostafa for your tour guide. We had a group of 9 and they all said the same thing. What a great experience it was with him and the cruise was amazing! We met a lot of people and made a lot of friends and he is one of a kind. Please book him and Imperial Egypt and you will not regret it! Habibi thank you so much for making us feel like family and making this cruise and tour the best I’ve ever experienced! I wish I could take him everywhere with us! I can’t wait to come back and see him again!

Great tour and we'll organised . Shout out to our Amazing Guide Mostafa Molattam who ensured hasel less travel. Would recommend 5/5 for the tour, guide and imperial Egypt

It was an amazing experience with Esshak! The tour was increíble, all places are beaitiful and the Guide was friendly

Incredible experience, sailing down the Nile was an absolute dream. Hady was an awesome guide, took us through everything in a wonderful manner. Highly recommend.

Had an amazing trip! Everything was well organized by the tour company. Special thanks to Hady, our guide — full of great stories, clear explanations, and so much energy! He made every place come alive. Highly recommend! 🇪🇬✨

Hady was an awesome guide! He was very informative on every tour and allowed free time to explore as well. The ship was very nice and also the staff and food too. Hany is very helpful when booking. Such a great experience seriously recommend

Hady was an exceptional tour guide, very informative and thorougher. He provided detailed information at every place we visited and made this trip great. Hany also provided all the information when booking the cruise and was helpful with all my questions. All the staff on the cruise were very nice and the facilities were great.

This was the best trip ever! Very friendly and welcoming crew. Our guide was vey knowledgeable and informative. He kept a prompt schedule and took care of all the details of our accommodations and comfort. The food was very good. Great experience!

Amazing experience! The food, service and specially our guide Hady was marvellous. He was cordial, super sense of humour and told history like a story in a way we could almost visualize them. Definitely recommend specially if you have kids. We had our 7 yr old daughter who also thoroughly enjoyed!

The trip was organised pretty well, and all the transits along with the cruise were impeccable. Mido (Mohammed) was the absolute best when it came to co-ordinating the tour and was the perfect guide

The tour was first class from start to finish. Communication with Hany was quick and informative before our trip, he answered all our questions helpfully. And then our guide Hady was great, from when he picked us up at the airport, whisked us away on our first excursion, got us settled on the boat, and made sure on every excursion that we were both enlightened as to the history of the places we visited, but also had plenty of free time to explore by ourselves. The boat and the food and the staff were also excellent.

Pros: The boat (Renaissance) was modern, the room comfortable, the food was good and the staff very friendly. – Our guide Mohammed Abdo is really an expert and knows perfectly the places visited. He was also very helpful in solving any problems that might be encountered. Cons: - The pace of visits may be a little too high - The journey to Abu Simbel is longer than expected - The horse-drawn carriages for the visit of Kom Ombo

Superb experience, 100% recommended. The boat is perfect, comfortable, clean, pretty and a perfect pool to cool down. And an excellent buffet! The visits are amazing, and Mohamed our guide is an excellent and professional Egyptologist! Highly recommended!

It’s a great way to experience Egypt. Mohamed was so kind and helpful. I was impressed with his knowledge and gift to explain clearly. He has a good big voice and was skilled at making the way the through the different sites in an effective way. I also think Hany the booking agent was patient and helpful as well.

My guide was Mohammed abdo. His guide was fun and very kind. I'm not very good at English, but they were very friendly. I was lucky he was my guide.

The cruise on the Nile was a very pleasant experience. The amenities, the room, and the meals were great. The program was very satisfying, we managed to see several of the most important attractions, although it took almost all the days to wake up very early. Mohammed was a very good guide, very helpful, had the experience and the mood to guide us to everything. I would like to say that I thank him very much, because he noticed that I had my birthday, and arranged a surprise cake for me during dinner. Overall, the staff was very friendly and helpful. A little attention to the tips, calculate some extra money (maybe around 30 USD) which is asked the most at the end, however, freeing us from the constant concern of who to leave the chip and how big it should be. So we strongly recommend this cruise, we had a great time, we saw a lot of sights, we had a lot of positive experiences

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