5 Days 4 Nights from Luxor to Aswan on Gentle Breeze Dahabyia

One of the best family vacations ever! We learned so much in a few short days. This being our first visit to Egypt, we didn't know what to expect. It ended up being better than anything we could've imagined. Could definitely see a return trip somewhere in the future.

My husband and I booked a 5 day/4 night cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Reflections Travel at the last minute (the day before!) with little information available to us. We (along with our 2 year old) were picked up by our wonderful guide Aladdin at Luxor airport, who spoke perfect English. Over the next 5 days, he guided us through the various temples and sights, with informative explanations at each one, then also gave us ‘free time’ to explore at our own leisure, which was perfect! We stayed on the boat ‘Nile Serenity’ - which was modern, had very spacious suites with balconies, delicious food and great service. I’d read online (when I was researching Nile cruises initially) that many boats are described as ‘luxurious’, but in reality, they aren’t. Nile Serenity WAS luxurious (we got lucky!). Staff also went out of their way to accommodate my toddler, which I really appreciated. It was handy that Aladdin also stayed on the boat with us for the majority of the time. As part of our package, all entrance fees were included, and we also had a private car with experienced drivers. We opted for an extra excursion to Abu Simbel, which was amazing and well worth the long car trip. If you’re thinking of booking a trip from Luxor to Aswan, I highly recommend Reflections Travel and Aladdin!

I can’t recommend this trip, and Barry as a guide, enough. He provided all the information I needed about the logistics of the trip, getting in touch before to introduce himself, and during the journey he has been reliable, intelligent, and a wealth of knowledge both historical and local.