01 Apr 2024
We had a great stay in Egypt last October. We were amazed! ????
We stayed 10 days:
- Cairo (managed by ourselves)
- The cruise with Marsa Alam Tours (from Aswan to Luxor up the Nile)
- Hurghada (managed by ourselves)
With the cruise we left Aswan to go up to Luxor aboard the Royal Princess:
Excursions :
Aswan:
* Temple of Philae
* The big dam
*Unfinished obelisk
* Abu Simbel Temples (+85€/pers)
* The desert
*Kom Ompo Temple
Luxor:
* Edfu Temple
* The souk
*Karnak Temple
* Luxor Temple
* The Valley of the Kings
* Temple of Hatshepsut
The strong points :
- discover the beauty of Egypt.
- our guide Hammad who spoke French.
- the knowledge of our guide.
- the comfort of our cabin.
- the swimming pool (unheated), the jacuzzi and the terrace on the cruise.
- the food offered.
- the visits offered.
- the people on board the boat for their service and friendliness.
- the drivers encountered.
The weak spots :
- very very complicated exchange with the agency before our stay!
0 information, 0 response to our WhatsApp messages / emails… which spoiled the start of our stay. because we didn't know where to go? who was coming to pick us up? not even 2 hours before the departure of the cruise! to completely review at this level fortunately our guide Hammad was there for us throughout the 4 days (explanation, translation…) he raised the level ++!
- drinks not included, because the cruise price is still significant!
- the “forcing” of Egyptians in general to jump on us for everything…
To know :
- provide a tip for the drivers / guide / toilets / excursions.
- awakenings are between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. so you can enjoy the heat and the crowds before sunrise. breakfasts will be ready to take away.
- always have water with you (high heat even in October ≈ 40°).
- wear outfits with covered shoulders, loose pants, long dresses, etc.
- there are a lot of car journeys between each excursion, especially to go to Abu Simbel (+5 hours drive one way).
- always negotiate prices when you buy something and compare with the € to avoid being cheated! don’t hesitate to be “firm.”
A lovely country to visit! ☀️
And a big thank you to Hammad for his knowledge!