The “second day” the flight is SUPER early and you have to leave the hotel at 4 am.
That was not communicated anywhere and we didn’t arrive at the hotel u til after 11 pm the night before. It made the morning very difficult!
Also, it would be helpful if there was a place by the day noting if women needed to cover shoulders/knees or men knees. When I was packing and googling, it said that at Kom Ombo (and most of the temples) it was recommended to have shoulder and knees covered, but when we got there I was told we didn’t need it. I had a lot more pants packed then I needed and that would have been helpful to know when I actually needed to wear more conservative clothing or having my hair covered.
Overall the itinerary was good. We saw a lot and had a great guide!
We were on the Steinberger cruise ship - I would not recommend that one again. Very limited. We were on Thai ship with another group from Trafalgar that paid less for the tour and we had no extras. We allowed one drink at dinner and one bottle of water.. anything more we had to pay for. They didn’t have coffee/tea available throughout the day for free. It seemed like they were nickel and diming the guests. I have been on other River cruises and unlimited water, beverages at dinner, and feee coffee/tea throughout the day in the lounge was accessible.
AdventureCruise
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Ship Cabin
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Aswan
Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Aswan
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Explore the wonders of ancient Egypt with an expert Egyptologist unravelling the myths and legends that envelope this storied kingdom. The highlights are numerous: the great pyramids and sphinx of Giza, the stepped pyramid of Saqqara, the Kom Ombo and Edfu temples, and the Valley of the Kings. There’s also time to immerse ourselves in the indigenous Nubian culture and explore the great city of Cairo. Additionally, this trip was designed to visit the sites at their quietest without the normal crowds from the Nile cruises – a welcome bonus in such a popular destination.
One of Our Top Recommend Trips for 2026… Here’s Why Having been lucky enough to explore the Grand Egyptian Museum during the soft opening, I can say the wait for it to fully open was worth it. Visit in 2026 and you’ll be one of the first through the doors, allowing you to view the unrivalled collection of ancient relics before everyone else − Holly Parkinson, destination expert
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers