3 Day Trip to Aswan and Abu simbel from Marsa alam

The trip was awesome. Absolutely top organized, great and very safe driver. Top tour guides who had answers to all questions and could also impart a lot of background knowledge. Top hotels. A great overall package which we can only recommend.

A trip that will leave us with many different memories.. some sad some happy- a very different life indeed. Our wonderful guide,Saleh, made us feel very welcome and safe, always on time,always attentive ,always gentil and with a smile; well -informed, full of the Egyptian history to share with us.Taxi or small boat always on time to take us from one place to another. The “little Titanic ” style boat The Royal Princess” was beautiful with kind,attentive staff always happy. Only down point was the noise of the motor/generator, which continued all night and the way the boats moored , one stuck along side the next, meant we had no light into our room until we set sail again. But the gentil , relaxing music up on the deck top was a dream , as we watched the green gardens of the Nile go by in serenity. A very varied and full timetable, which meant we had to rush at times. Didnt appreciate the pony and trap ride at all-(at 5 in the morning )because of the speed,the noise, the terrified , skeletic ponies- complete stress for us. Adored the quiet boat rides across the the Nubian village/Bontanical gardens … A big thankyou again to Seleh- who we wont forget.

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!