Nile River Travel
Nile River Travel
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At Nile River Travel, we specialize in offering exceptional Nile cruise experiences that suit all budgets, from affordable standard Nile cruises to luxury Nile cruise packages. Based in Luxor, we take you on an unforgettable journey along the majestic Nile River, exploring Egypt’s hidden gems and rich history.
Luxor, Egypt
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Natasha
Tampa, FL3 contributions
Nov 2022
I would like to personally thank the Nile River Travel Team for an amazing experience in Egypt for a birthday trip with my boyfriend - thank you to Mahmoud (travel coordination), Eslam Mourad (our guide), and to our wonderful drivers! I had an amazing time, and everything was as expected. There were no unexpected surprises with quality, activities, or pricing - this was very important to me. Everyone was courteous, professional, and my experience with the M/S Nile Premium (deluxe ship) was uncomplicated, hygienic, and comfortable. My cruise was for 5 days, 4 nights and started in Luxor and ended in Aswan.
In the trip planning stage, the Nile River team really answered my questions, which removed any hassle and complication with planning the trip from the United States (USA). I was able to iron out details prior to travel, which was very helpful. When I arrived in Luxor, Mahmoud greeted us, and transportation was ready for us when we needed it at all points of the trip without disruption. The drivers at all points were so kind, vehicles clean with safe driving. The cruise itinerary, experience of sailing down the Nile River, and temples were amazing - I have many stories and experiences that will last a lifetime!
On the cruise, our guide, Eslam was awesome! He helped to get us settled in on the cruise and ensured that we knew what was always going on. Eslam was easy to understand, a great communicator, and really shed light on what we were seeing at the temples and sites. He helped us to understand both Egyptian and Nubian cultures, assisted us with local shopping (also to include Aswan markets), and provided insight into being a local in Egypt. I highly recommend Eslam as a guide. In my reflections of the trip, I think that having a guide is absolutely necessary to really get the most out of temples and sites in Egypt, otherwise it may be difficult to really understand what you are looking at.
In addition, I also booked many optional tours through Nile River Travel. I went to the Sound and Light Show at Karnak at night, Hot Air Balloon Ride over Valley of Kings, Abu Simbel, and Nubian Village. All transportation and details were handled with no problems. My favorite tours were the hot air balloon ride and Abu Simbel.
There are so many good things to say. But overall, I highly recommend going to Egypt and booking through this agency. I was nervous about finding a good company, but they took the stress away with planning such a complicated trip. In my experience, Nile River Travel were very accommodating, conscientious, and personable. I will definitely consider booking with them if I ever travel to Egypt again.
In the trip planning stage, the Nile River team really answered my questions, which removed any hassle and complication with planning the trip from the United States (USA). I was able to iron out details prior to travel, which was very helpful. When I arrived in Luxor, Mahmoud greeted us, and transportation was ready for us when we needed it at all points of the trip without disruption. The drivers at all points were so kind, vehicles clean with safe driving. The cruise itinerary, experience of sailing down the Nile River, and temples were amazing - I have many stories and experiences that will last a lifetime!
On the cruise, our guide, Eslam was awesome! He helped to get us settled in on the cruise and ensured that we knew what was always going on. Eslam was easy to understand, a great communicator, and really shed light on what we were seeing at the temples and sites. He helped us to understand both Egyptian and Nubian cultures, assisted us with local shopping (also to include Aswan markets), and provided insight into being a local in Egypt. I highly recommend Eslam as a guide. In my reflections of the trip, I think that having a guide is absolutely necessary to really get the most out of temples and sites in Egypt, otherwise it may be difficult to really understand what you are looking at.
In addition, I also booked many optional tours through Nile River Travel. I went to the Sound and Light Show at Karnak at night, Hot Air Balloon Ride over Valley of Kings, Abu Simbel, and Nubian Village. All transportation and details were handled with no problems. My favorite tours were the hot air balloon ride and Abu Simbel.
There are so many good things to say. But overall, I highly recommend going to Egypt and booking through this agency. I was nervous about finding a good company, but they took the stress away with planning such a complicated trip. In my experience, Nile River Travel were very accommodating, conscientious, and personable. I will definitely consider booking with them if I ever travel to Egypt again.
Written January 23, 2023
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Kieran P
14 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
Can’t begin to put into words how good these guys are but I will give it a go.
So me and my Partner are from a small Town near Manchester called Todmorden and when it came to booking our trip to Egypt we was looking for a company that could take care of everything from start to finish with all the Trimmings but at a competitive Price.
We searched across the internet and the best way was to book flights separately and go with this firm. At first we were very sceptical about sending money to these guys as we diddnt want to be robbed or scammed.
However luck has it that we picked the perfect business.
Mahmood kept in constant contact with me for 6 months reassuring me with every question I threw at him.
He booked everything for me and made sure my tickets were all Hand delivered to me upon arrival of Egypt.
We had the most amazing Trip! Trip of a Lifetime!
Mahmood booked us in with a tour guide also called Mahmood and goodness me did we hit the jackpot with him.
He was the most kind hearted, patient and knowledgeable person I have ever met in my life!
Me and my partner struggled with the Heat Big time and also being Brits abroad the food didn’t agree with us!
From Frantic Emergency Trips to the toilet and making sure we were at our most comfortable at all Costs.
He made sure we were getting the best price in shops as the shop keepers always Charge Tourists more but he was there getting us local prices. Mahmood made us laugh, opened doors for us made sure we had Private Ac blasting Taxis and always went the extra mile. Thankyou Mahmoods hahah.
So me and my Partner are from a small Town near Manchester called Todmorden and when it came to booking our trip to Egypt we was looking for a company that could take care of everything from start to finish with all the Trimmings but at a competitive Price.
We searched across the internet and the best way was to book flights separately and go with this firm. At first we were very sceptical about sending money to these guys as we diddnt want to be robbed or scammed.
However luck has it that we picked the perfect business.
Mahmood kept in constant contact with me for 6 months reassuring me with every question I threw at him.
He booked everything for me and made sure my tickets were all Hand delivered to me upon arrival of Egypt.
We had the most amazing Trip! Trip of a Lifetime!
Mahmood booked us in with a tour guide also called Mahmood and goodness me did we hit the jackpot with him.
He was the most kind hearted, patient and knowledgeable person I have ever met in my life!
Me and my partner struggled with the Heat Big time and also being Brits abroad the food didn’t agree with us!
From Frantic Emergency Trips to the toilet and making sure we were at our most comfortable at all Costs.
He made sure we were getting the best price in shops as the shop keepers always Charge Tourists more but he was there getting us local prices. Mahmood made us laugh, opened doors for us made sure we had Private Ac blasting Taxis and always went the extra mile. Thankyou Mahmoods hahah.
Written June 30, 2024
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OotyLS
Norwood, MA1 contribution
Feb 2024 • Family
Our Nile cruise trip was organized by Mahmoud who is the owner of Nile Travels. Since my initial msg to end of our trip he was always in contact and responded in a timely manner. Initially I was skeptical booking it without meeting in person, but Mahmoud answered all my questions with details and also provided options on the cruise and additional items we wanted to add. The price he offered was the best price amongst quite a few people I enquired with. When our ballon ride cancelled because of inclement weather, he met us in person and returned the money we had paid.
Our family of 4 enjoyed the cruise without any hassle, everything was areanged to our satisfaction. I would highly recommend NileRiver Travels for all your egypt tour needs.
Our family of 4 enjoyed the cruise without any hassle, everything was areanged to our satisfaction. I would highly recommend NileRiver Travels for all your egypt tour needs.
Written March 9, 2024
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Lilianna R
3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Nile River Travel , the guide George , and the MS Nile premium . were great! We booked a 4-day, 3-nights Nile river cruise from Aswan to Luxor in April 2023. Our boat was the MS Nile premium and our guide was George. The boat : All in all, we were quite,happy with the MS Nile premium ,The staff was great and the food was surprisingly excellent. We were not expecting great food on any Nile cruise, but to our pleasant surprise, the quality and selection of the food was top notch. The chef and kitchen staff on the Cruise work very hard and are doing a superb job. Our tour guide George was superb. We thoroughly enjoyed listening to his detailed explanations of the ancient sites we visited and his anecdotes of modern life in Egypt. His English is excellent. He always provided relevant context to help us better understand and appreciate the significance of the incredible ancient historic sites we visited. I would highly recommend the tour guide Geor
Written October 5, 2023
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Brent S
5 contributions
Aug 2022
The Nile river travel was great and more than met our expectations! Your cheerful guide was there to meet us. We had no idea we would all enjoy the camel ride so much! What a view of the pyramids! The Fellucca boat ride was so relaxing. We enjoyed how the man steering it was so smooth and precise in maneuvering it into the dock. Well done!
You were very accommodating with the desires of our group of eight. Thanks for the great tour. Please keep up the good work.
You were very accommodating with the desires of our group of eight. Thanks for the great tour. Please keep up the good work.
Written September 4, 2022
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Olga K
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Couples
We had our cruise from Luxor to Aswan by Esmeralda boat from 2 to 6 January 2023.
Now we can say that it’s a good way for traveling if you want to get to know ancient Egyptian temples. And we would highly recommend an additional excursion to Abu Simble, it is definitely worth to see.
Regarding the travel agency we would like especially thank manager Mahmoud who helped us a lot with organization this criuse and even more!
Travel agency also provided individual guide, good cars and professional drivers for us. We would recommend Nile River Travel to anyone who want to have Nile cruise.
Now we can say that it’s a good way for traveling if you want to get to know ancient Egyptian temples. And we would highly recommend an additional excursion to Abu Simble, it is definitely worth to see.
Regarding the travel agency we would like especially thank manager Mahmoud who helped us a lot with organization this criuse and even more!
Travel agency also provided individual guide, good cars and professional drivers for us. We would recommend Nile River Travel to anyone who want to have Nile cruise.
Written January 8, 2023
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Erika
3 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Thank you Nile River Travel Team , and to our wonderful drivers, and to our tour guide Mohamed,I had an amazing time, and everything was as expected. There were no unexpected surprises with quality, activities, or pricing . my experience with the M/S Princess Sara Nile cruise 3 nights 4 days from Aswan to Luxor was uncomplicated,and comfortable.
Nile River Travel team answered my questions, which removed any hassle and complication with planning the trip from the United States (USA).
our guide Mohamed was awesome! Mohammed He was easy to understand, a great communicator, I highly recommend Mohamed as a guide.
I highly recommend going to Egypt and booking Nile Cruise through this agency.
Written October 10, 2023
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Mary Plaza
Fort Lauderdale, FL12 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
To book our trip (my husband and I) to Egypt with Nile River Travel was the best decision. The service the company gave to us was A1+.
We met our designated tour guide, Mahmoud, at Aswan airport and since that moment we started a wonderful journey through ancient Egypt with the best of the best. Important to mention is that we made a special request before booking, which was to cruise in the Anwaj MS, since most of the companies doesn’t ensure which boat will you be taking however, in this case, as they promised, that was our cruising ship.
Mahmoud was so polite, sweet and always with the best disposition to make us enjoy each moment when visiting the temples, cities and tombs along the Nile River bank. I was amazed of his Egypt history knowledge but most important, how much he loves to share and explained us everything, every single detail in each visit as well his patience to answer all our questions.
We are very thankful to this company for making a memorable trip for us and a very special thanks to Mahmoud which now is our friend forever.
Highly recommended, a five-star service!!!!!
We met our designated tour guide, Mahmoud, at Aswan airport and since that moment we started a wonderful journey through ancient Egypt with the best of the best. Important to mention is that we made a special request before booking, which was to cruise in the Anwaj MS, since most of the companies doesn’t ensure which boat will you be taking however, in this case, as they promised, that was our cruising ship.
Mahmoud was so polite, sweet and always with the best disposition to make us enjoy each moment when visiting the temples, cities and tombs along the Nile River bank. I was amazed of his Egypt history knowledge but most important, how much he loves to share and explained us everything, every single detail in each visit as well his patience to answer all our questions.
We are very thankful to this company for making a memorable trip for us and a very special thanks to Mahmoud which now is our friend forever.
Highly recommended, a five-star service!!!!!
Written October 3, 2023
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lilly
Alessandria, Italy4 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Fantastic experience and - above all! - at the right price. Choosing a cruise on the Nile is a jungle, with them you also choose the ship at prices that are decidedly lower than what you normally find. Everything indicated corresponds. The guide (in English), Mahmoud, is a very knowledgeable Egyptologist who takes you through an incredible journey to discover ancient Egypt, including the interpretation of hieroglyphics and recurring signs through the centuries and kilometers. Making visits in private with them then allows you (in the face of coaches of people moving together) to enjoy many almost deserted sites and take home exceptional shots. The best choice: ask for a quote! Seeing is believing!
Written November 11, 2023
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Tim D
2 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Our trip to Egypt from Australia was made a memorable life time event by Nile River Travel. From when we landed at Aswan airport ,the entire trip was fantastic, Our Nile cruise on the Esmeralda boat,the tours,transfers and Hassan the guide that was arranged for us was brilliant. He is incredibly knowledgeable and a great person,he also speaks very good English which is important as we are Aussies. Nothing was to much trouble, we were easily able to add tours onto our itinerary, They were very flexible with our arrangements and their attention to detail made the entire trip go smoothly.Thank you so much to Nile River Travel for making a bucket list trip so brilliant.
Written April 3, 2023
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