Kom Ombo temple

Nile Cruise Review: Aswan to Luxor, Abu Simbel & Balloon

by

Nile Cruise Review: Aswan to Luxor, Abu Simbel & Balloon You’ve likely seen the pictures of Egypt, and, really, they don’t quite prepare you for the real thing. I was a little curious about whether a package tour, specifically this ‘4 Days 3 Nights Cruise from Aswan to Luxor’, could truly capture the spirit of ancient Egypt, you know? Well, this particular setup mixes the slow, calming flow of a river boat with some seriously huge side quests, like Abu Simbel and that famous hot air balloon ride over Luxor. Honestly, the idea of waking up on the Nile for …

Read more

Aswan to Kom Ombo & Edfu: A Private Temple Trip Review

by

Aswan to Kom Ombo & Edfu: A Private Temple Trip Review Setting Off from Aswan: An Introduction to the Day Ahead You know, leaving the familiar hum of Aswan in the early morning has a special kind of feeling to it. The choice to book a personal excursion to see Kom Ombo and Edfu is, honestly, a pretty common one for people staying in the area. At the end of the day, you wonder if it is truly the best way to see these legendary locations. We wanted to understand what this type of outing actually offers beyond just a …

Read more

2025 Luxor to Aswan Cruise: My Hot Deal Review (2 Nights)

by

2025 Luxor to Aswan Cruise: My Hot Deal Review (2 Nights) So, you’ve probably seen those pictures, right? You know, the ones with the classic boats gliding down a wide, calm river, with ancient temples in the background. That’s pretty much what got me looking into a Nile cruise. But, frankly, a full week felt like a bit too much for my schedule and wallet. So, when I saw a ‘hot deal’ for a 2-night trip from Luxor to Aswan, I just had to check it out. I mean, it seemed almost like the perfect little sample platter of Egypt. …

Read more

A Real Look at the 2025 Two-Night Nile Felucca Sail: Aswan to Edfu

by

A Real Look at the 2025 Two-Night Nile Felucca Sail: Aswan to Edfu So, you are thinking about seeing Egypt from the water, but maybe the big cruise ships just aren’t your style. I mean, they are massive and full of people. A felucca sail is, like, the total opposite of that whole scene, you know. Basically, it’s a traditional wooden sailboat, moved along by the breeze and the river’s current. Honestly, this way of seeing the Nile is about letting go of schedules and just sort of drifting with the flow. In this review, I’ll walk you through what …

Read more