16 Days Cairo, Alexandria, Nile Cruise and Sharm El Sheikh (GEM Museum Visit)

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  Mioara4.0•October 2026
  My husband and I took a 16-day tour of Egypt from October 1st to 16th. It was an amazing trip full of information...
  My husband and I took a 16-day tour of Egypt from October 1st to 16th. It was an amazing trip full of information about Egyptian history and memorable sights like the Pyramids, the Sphinx, and all the temples along the Nile. We really enjoyed the cruise and the all-inclusive resort in Sharm El Sheikh. The Egyptian people were warm, welcoming, and friendly. We had two incredible tour guides: George in Cairo, and Gabriel in Luxor and on the cruise. Not only were they extremely knowledgeable, but they also went out of their way to accommodate all our requests. The drivers in Cairo, Hamdi and in Aswan, Mostafa were amazing as well—it blew my mind how well Hamdi navigated the busy streets of Cairo! The traffic was an absolute nightmare. The tour organizer for Ancient Egypt, Salwa, was quick to answer our text messages and accommodated our requests to the best of her ability. Her job is very difficult, making all the arrangements for hotels, flights, airport pickups, drivers, and guides—she deserves 5 stars and more! There were just a few things that would have made this trip perfect: • Entrance Fees: We didn't pay close enough attention to the tour description and missed that museum and temple entrance fees weren't included. That added up quite a lot to the total cost, especially since Egyptian pounds were not accepted for those fees and a credit card was required. It would be helpful if the organizer included those fees in the total package price. • Itinerary Expansion: On the day Saqqara and Memphis were scheduled, it would have been a great idea to include the Dahshur pyramids as well. There was plenty of time left in that day to accommodate that historic site. • Hotel Noise: Stay In Hotel on Faysal Street in Giza was very nice with an incredible staff and delicious breakfast buffet, but it was very noisy at night. The traffic was intense and the car honking didn't stop until 2:00 AM. A few tips for future travelers that I wish I had known before the trip: 1. Have plenty of Egyptian pounds for tipping. 2. If you aren't interested in shopping or spending a lot of money on items, tell your guides right from the start that you prefer focusing on museums and historical sites instead. Because of extended shopping stops, we only got to spend one hour at the Grand Egyptian Museum when it really deserved at least three. 3. The best place to buy souvenirs at a good price and without any hassle is in the stores on the Nile Cruise. 4. If you need to buy any pharmaceutical items, the best prices are at the government pharmacies. All in all, it was an once-in-a-lifetime trip. It was such a powerful experience that for a few nights after I got home, I dreamt only of Egypt!Show more
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  Traveled in October 2026
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  Margarete4.0•April 2026
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  The hotels were well chosen and we particularly enjoyed the cruise from Luxor to Aswan. The buffet was excellent and...
  The hotels were well chosen and we particularly enjoyed the cruise from Luxor to Aswan. The buffet was excellent and the cabins were very nice. Initially there was a misunderstanding about the prices for the entrance fees to the museums. These were not listed separately in the description under "what is excluded". The quality of the guides varied, but Amir in the Valley of the Kings was particularly great, we learned so much about the life of the pharaohs. The temple at Luxor should really only be visited in the evening when it is beautifully illuminated. In Cairo we had a wonderful driver, Mahmoud. It was a shame that we didn't have a direct flight from Aswan to Sharm El Sheik and therefore had to spend almost a day at the airport in Cairo. This was possibly due to the fact that Ramadan was on at the same time. As a European, you should take this into account when booking, as the museums only had shortened opening hours because of this. because of this. It is also important to note that you can only pay by debit card at all museums. Nevertheless, it is advisable to change enough money at the airport. The conversion into dollars is otherwise too expensive. Conclusion: we saw many interesting sights and enjoyed the trip.Show more
  Traveled in March 2026
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  David4.0•April 2026
  16 Day Egypt and Nile Cruise Tour Tour was quite good. Ancient Egypt Tours had everything arranged nicely. Our 2 main...
  16 Day Egypt and Nile Cruise Tour Tour was quite good. Ancient Egypt Tours had everything arranged nicely. Our 2 main guides were excellent in Cairo (Amr)and in Luxor and on the river cruise (Mohammed). Both were very knowledgeable and keen to share with us and to cater to our wishes (usually to cut things a bit short). All arrangements with the drivers were 100% - on time and he/they knew the route and destinations well. Although we were prepared for it we had to buy tickets for all the attractions (museums, temples, etc.). The guide usually had a way to bypass long lines, so everything worked very well. The river cruise ship (Coral 2) was ok. Everything worked but is well used and is in need of a major refurbishment. Sharma El Sheikh is a nice resort – especially if you have children. Beach is nice but no real swimming -too shallow then a coral reef, then a big deep drop off. Several good pools, lots of chairs and umbrellas. While everything did work well, Ancient Egypt Tours seemed reluctant to share travel details at the beginning and for the last few days– what hotel, where/when to meet driver, etc.Show more
  Traveled in March 2026
  

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  Oleg5.0•January 2025
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  Joseph4.0•October 2023
  I would have given a 5-star rating but reluctantly gave 4-star- see below. The tour definitely was an...
  I would have given a 5-star rating but reluctantly gave 4-star- see below. The tour definitely was an all-encompassing and in-depth experience of Egypt. From the Pyramids of Giza, I ran out of adjectives to describe the beauty and magnificence of the temples and awe-inspiring statues and sculptures - Abu Simbel just wow, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu & Kom Ombo too many to mention. I want to thank Salwa who was the coordinator and point person for all tour related details. All my guides and drivers were excellent throughout the tour especially to Dina in Cairo and Port Said, and of the course the drivers, who navigated through the crazy and chaotic traffic in Cairo with a very special shout out to Mohamad Hamada who took care of me and made sure I got to my destinations safely he is a real asset to the company and you would be very lucky to have him assigned to you. As I said the only reason I gave 4-stars is that a couple of the pick up times especially on my arrival were very late and some of the optional tours were a little overpriced. But overall I had an exceptional experience with Ancient Egypt Tours.Show more
  Traveled in October 2023
  

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  Karen5.0•July 2023
  Words cannot express how wonderful this tour to Egypt was. Ancient Egypt Tours was with me all the way. Transfers to...
  Words cannot express how wonderful this tour to Egypt was. Ancient Egypt Tours was with me all the way. Transfers to and from the airports and pick ups between the sights were seamless. Hotel accommodation was much better than expected and in general people in Egypt were so friendly including all the drivers, guides and hotel staff. A special thank you to my tour guide Gabriel on the Nile cruise. His knowledge was impeccable. The cruise was amazing and after such a jam packed first week in Egypt it was nice to get to Sharm Sheik and relax a little by the seaside with buffet breakfasts, lunches and dinners included. I took the optional tour climbing Mt Sinai while there and it was worth it for the beautiful sunrise at the top. My desert experience there was also a highlight of the tour. Salwa from Ancient Egypt Tours kept in touch with me all the way and was just a text away if I had any questions about the tour. On the way to the airport my driver stopped and brought me a turkish coffee and a huge box of Egyptian sweets as a farewell gift. I have recommended this tour to all my friends and acquaintances I met while on holiday. It was simply superb and I would do it again! Thank you, Salwa and Ancient Egypt Tours. It was the trip of a lifetime.Show more
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  Traveled in April 2023
  

  Reply from: Ancient Egypt Tours

  Many thanks for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We are thrilled you enjoyed your adventure. Your feedback made our day and we are so happy that you had a good experience with us. We are looking forward to welcoming you here again soon Ancient Egypt Tours Team

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  Giovanna3.0•December 2022
  In terms of organization the tour was really organized, there was always someone picking you up and taking you to the...
  In terms of organization the tour was really organized, there was always someone picking you up and taking you to the hotel. Internal flights well organized as well. Would have liked to know that this was a private tour before, because I had no idea. Some guides were really pushing me to buy overpriced items and got angry when I didn’t wanted to but something. For example the camel ride or the cartuche jewelry. I felt there was always the pressure to keep buying things, like overpriced tours or souvenirs, and its not ok. The driver in Cairo was more concerned of his phone rather than driving. The phone took 60% of his attention! Honestly I think is a nice country but take a group tour and pick it in your country with a well known agency. You will enjoy it so much more.Show more
  Traveled in November 2022
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  Silvia5.0•September 2021
  It was a wonderful 16 days trip, especially under the Corona conditions! Ancient Egypt, agency that organized the...
  It was a wonderful 16 days trip, especially under the Corona conditions! Ancient Egypt, agency that organized the round trip, has done a tremendous job and made sure everything fits to the programe. It was a hot time, but they took care to organize the main visits to the tempels early in the morning or sometimes late afternoon, si that we could enjoy the astonishing beauty of the ancient Egyptian civilization. We had two very goog guides (Walid in Cairo and Alexandria and Mohamed in Luxor and Aswan), both good egyptologist that explained in details the history of the Pharaoh civilization and have been very helpful alltogether with all our needs and special request. We have thought it is going to be an acceptable holiday, giving all the circumstances: Corona restrictions and out of season trip, but it has ended to be a memorable one! We can only warmly recommend them ! Silvia DShow more
  Traveled in August 2021