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- Gold Operator
- Booking Tours
- River Cruise
- Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
- Private Tour
- Travel exclusively with your friends and family
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Age range 1 to 99
Places You’ll See

Highlights
- Explore Aswan with an Egyptologist guide
- Sail to Kom Ombo and visit ancient temples
- Discover the Valley of the Kings in Thebes
- Enjoy a sound and light show at Karnak
- Tour Luxor and Karnak temples before flying
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Flights
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services

Operated by
Booking Tours
Number of tours
150
Age Range
1 to 99 years old
Response time
11 hours
Response rate
100%
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- Overall RatingGood
- ItineraryGood
- GuideGood
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
- JKJohann· July 10th, 2023The cruise was very nice and the staff friendly. Facilities were good. However, for tourists coming from countries with weak currencies it was a very expensive trip. We knew that in advance, but still decided to go on the trip. Our discomfort was with the tips that were expected by every-one. The guides, the bus drivers, the driver of horse carriage, the staff on the boat all expected tips and they were adamant to get it. They were dissatisfied if you give less than what they wanted. These extra money that has to be paid made the trip even more expensive.Show moreTrip date: June 2023
- AMAndrew· April 30th, 2023It was a busy tour: lots packed in to the short schedule. The boat was solid, the food and accomodation satisfactory, with plenty of choice, to suit all tastes. The guide was very good, flexible and accommodating, as were the booking team - we had to make a flight change to connect with our departure flight and this was all dealt with for us. Overall a very positive experience - but a busy schedule!Show moreTrip date: April 2023
- JKJohannes-Bernhard· March 27th, 2023- Nile boat was pretty old and five stars only in Egypt. - Avoidable delays led to squeezed schedules, forcing passengers to start their days as early as 04:30. This is no relaxing vacation.Show moreTrip date: March 2023
- Shatha· December 20th, 2022The overall trip is 3 stars rated. The cruise is renovated but they need to work on getting new sheets and blankets. No drinking water on the rooms, last day check out 8:00am!!! overall is 3 stars experienceShow moreTrip date: December 2022
- Ileana· November 27th, 2022The experience in the ship M/S Hapi 5 was good, but I will rate it a 4 and not a Luxury 5 because the ship is old and some flaws exist with improvement made (e.g., unstable flooring in dinning room area, not well attached curtains in room, etc). However, this could be overlooked by the very courteous staff, size of our room and bath, and the good food, and entertainment. On the other hand TourRadar subcontracted Booking Tours as operator, who subcontracted with Maxim Tours and Travel in Egypt, which was was awful. 1. All we received in advanced from Bookings was the flights from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo, with a very small logo from Maxim Tours and Travel in a corner with no telephone number or contact info. 2. Maxim Tours and Travel booked us on return flights to Cairo at end of cruise way past the advertised time in the Tourradar brochure (i.e., departing at 20:35 hrs. vs. advisory to us not to book connecting flights before 18:00 hrs). Thus, we were at risk of not been able to connect to our 11:45 flight to the USA. 3. We were not received at the airport by a certified tour guide by Maxim company on day 1; our guide could not go inside the terminal, and it took us two walks outside of terminal (including inquiring and obtaining special security escort for re-enter to terminal to get our lugaggel) and finally connect with tour guide (about 1.5 hours after arrival). If it would have not been by tour guide from another company that as a courtesy helped us, we would have lost our cruise (we did not even have been provided name of ship). 4. We never received from Maxim Tours and Travel an itinerary in advance with information about name of the ship, nor the modified itineary and tour guides that would help us in different destinations. Paul, one of three tour guides that Maxim Tours utilized had decent command of English language and we did not felt rushed tthrough explanations or time to see different things; the other two guides appeared to be more interested in taking us to specific locations to buy stuff or to sell us additional tours and the last one did not make effort at restaurant we were taken for lunch to ensure that we were receiving good service. 5. On the good note, the Maxim Tours and Travel representative, Jimmy), that escorted us inside the Luxor airport on our last day, introduced us to an Egypt Air representative that was informed of our stringent schedule and need to make arrangements for our lugagge to be transferred directly in Cairo for our connecting flight to USA. 6. Egypt Air personnel in Luxor spent half an hour trying to figure out how to connect our tickets from Luxor to the one in USA, not because it was not feasible, but because Maxim Tours and Travel misppelled my name on the Luxor ticket, thus not matching my name in the flight to USA. Thanks goodness that the Egypt Air personnel were patient, courteous and tried everything possible to correct the flaw. 7. I will not recommend this tour.Show moreTrip date: November 2022
- ABAlice Elizabeth· November 19th, 2022Please update your tour itinerary to better reflect the actual tour! We would have enjoyed the trip more and been better prepared if we had access to the actual schedule. Our itinerary for day one stated: "Take a flight from Cairo to Aswan, you will be met at the Aswan airport, and taken to the ship. Check in and eat breakfast, You will meet your licensed Egyptologist guide, he will take you on a city tour of Aswan." This didn't happen. We were informed that morning that the ship didn't allow check in until after 11am. We were taken from the airport directly to Aswan Dam and Philae Island. So instead of breakfast on the ship, we had breakfast..... nowhere. With a 2:15 am pickup and lunch on the ship not until 1pm, we were traveling nearly 11 hours without food. In addition, without being able to check in on the ship before the tour, we were still wearing our travel clothes from the flight, and many items we needed (hats, sunscreen, walking shoes) were packed in our checked bags. "After this continue for a trip Felucca around the Islands." This also didn't happen. We thought maybe this was for later on the tour? But it was never mentioned and didn't occur. "Day 2: After breakfast the ship will sail to Kom Ombo. Once arriving there tour the Sobek and Harores temple." Nope. Didn't arrive at Kom Ombu until well after dark that night. "Day 3: After breakfast, we tour Thebes Necropolis, which is the Valley of the Kings, and this includes entry to 3 royal tombs." No again. The ship was traveling the whole day. We didn't reach port, once again, until well after dark. No chance for a tour of anything. Instead, the tours of the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Luxor temples were all squeezed into our last day, after we left the ship. If this is the tour schedule you are offering, please make it clear going forward for other travelers. We would have packed and planned differently, or maybe booked a different tour, if we'd had an accurate itinerary.Show moreTrip date: November 2022
- FFredGrifin· January 20th, 2020I am not a fan of excursions on vacation. As a rule, they bore me, although I am very interested in the stories and architecture of different countries. But on the advice of the head waiter, he nevertheless set off. And you know, maybe everything depends on the guide and his ability to present information. Time flew by not noticeably. So fascinating was the narration of the guide with a lot of interesting and exciting details about past centuries.Show moreBooking Tours commented on this reviewHello Fred Thank you for your amazing review we always try to find the best guides for our tours and improve our services we are pleased to hear you had an amazing guide and that made the experience wonderful Hope to see you again. Booking-tours team.Trip date: January 2020
- MMaryJohnson· January 17th, 2020We have just returned from the 5 days Israel, Jordan & Egypt Tour and had a fantastic experience. Gershon our guide in Israel was excellent and very knowledgeable on both the historic and religious aspects of the places we visited and created a friendly environment for the group to jell together. Benny our driver was great and made the traveling enjoyable, safe and relaxing. The hotels were of a good standard and the food which was buffet style was excellent with a huge variety of choices. The country felt very safe, and we were happy to go out into the towns in the evening. We would recommend Booking-Tours to anyone wanting to tour Israel and would especially recommend going to Galilee, Masada and the Dead Sea and only wished we had stayed on in Tel Aviv which is a young vibrant city with great beaches for a couple of days relaxation before heading home.Show moreTrip date: January 2020
- Megan· December 18th, 2019We had a fantastic guide that went out of his way to help us with anything and everything we needed. All of the tours were so informative and well worth the cost. The ship was quite dated and our bed a bit uncomfortable, but the staff was wonderful. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. The food and entertainment were nothing to write home about, but that didn't matter as our days were packed full that we were tired/hungry enough to eat whatever was served, or skip entertainment to rest in our room.Show moreTrip date: December 2019
- KVKRISTIAN· October 8th, 2019give me back half of my moneyShow moreBooking Tours commented on this reviewDear Kristian, Thank you for your feedback. Although you did not provide us with any comments to review, we have looked at your tour. The only 2 comments provided through any of our many available channels was through the Tourradar's page: One comment... Show moreTrip date: October 2019
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Josh
Asked on January 30th, 2025How do I make payments for the tour?
- Booking ToursOperator•Written January 2025
Payments can be made using major credit cards, direct bank transfers, or through secure online payment platforms provided during the booking process.
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Olivia
Asked on January 22nd, 2025What happens if I need emergency assistance during the tour?
- Booking ToursOperator•Written January 2025
In case of emergency, contact our local representative whose details will be provided in your travel documents.
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Sharon
Asked on October 30th, 2024Are flights included in the tour?
- Booking ToursOperator•Written October 2024
Domestic flights within Egypt are included as part of the tour package. International flights are not included.
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Maeva
Asked on August 15th, 2024What is the age range for the tour participants?
- Booking ToursOperator•Written August 2024
The tour is suitable for travelers of all ages. However, for specific activities, age restrictions may apply.
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Gaby
Asked on August 13th, 2024How can I request airport transfers?
- Booking ToursOperator•Written August 2024
Airport transfers are not automatically included in your tour price, but you can request them for an additional cost by contacting our support.
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Jessica
Asked on May 29th, 2024Are meals included in the tour?
- Booking ToursOperator•Written May 2024
Most meals are included as specified in the tour details, but some may be at your own expense. Please check your specific itinerary for details.
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Charlotte
Asked on March 30th, 2024What transportation options are available during the tour?
- Booking ToursOperator•Written March 2024
Transportation includes a mix of private buses, trains, and occasional flights, depending on the itinerary specifics.
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Youness
Asked on February 28th, 2024Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
- Booking ToursOperator•Written February 2024
Yes, we can accommodate most dietary restrictions. Please inform us at the time of booking to ensure arrangements are made.
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Dianne
Asked on January 4th, 2024Are there any discounts available for early booking?
- Booking ToursOperator•Written January 2024
Yes, discounts are often available for early bookings. Kindly check with us for the most current promotions.
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Yoli
Asked on September 19th, 2023Is travel insurance necessary?
- Booking ToursOperator•Written September 2023
Yes, we highly recommend all travelers have valid travel insurance covering medical, travel interruption, and other potential risks during their tour.
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