Nile River
Nile River
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Stretching for 4,187 miles, the longest river in the world flows from its major source, Lake Victoria in east central Africa, through Uganda, Sudan, Ethiopia and northwards into Egypt to the Mediterranean Sea.
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- Jadranka PLondon, United Kingdom723 contributionsMS Mayfair cruise Aswan to LuxorWe cruised from Aswan to Luxor - 4 day cruise booked directly with the Ms Mayfair. The boat was nice, staff very friendly and the guide George very knowledgeable, who was very pleasant and engaged in a pleasant manner. The food was ok, we preferred buffet style. However, the itinerary was very busy, with early morning starts (5 am in Edna) of which we were not aware when we originally made a booking. In hindsight, we made a mistake of booking a room with veranda as there was not a lot of opportunity to enjoy it and while in dock we constantly had another boat moored alongside.Visited March 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 29 March 2023
- Luxury style23 contributionsNile Carnival Cruise - great experience.For the first time I was able to experience the Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Although the "Nile CARNIVAL" ship remembers two decades or so, everything is well maintained and the entire Team did their very best. My big Thanks definitely belong to the Housekeeping, Restaurant & Bar service and Receptionists. They are "guest oriented" and approachable any time.Visited March 2023Travelled soloWritten 3 April 2023
- AlmostgreynomadSydney, Australia1,086 contributionsAwe inspiring ....So interesting to hear about the Nile and the influence it had on history. Did a Nile cruiseon MS Latraviata - which was wonderful ..... see other review. Many hotels we stayed at had Nile river views .... Also caught a little, brightly coloured, river taxi from lunch to hotel. Fabulous. Bit disappointing to see the amount of rubbish floating in this majestic river.Visited April 2023Written 6 April 2023
- laczkozsuDebrecen, Hungary1,678 contributionsThe life-giving riverAs we know Nile River gives the life in a barren desert. First I saw it in Cairo, it was impressive. Later we went to Luxor temple by small boat, it was very exciting. Finally an old dream of us came true: we travelled on a cruise ship from Luxor to Aswan. Nile was very peaceful and beautiful, we enjoyed every moment of it. We visited the Aswan Dam. Nile River was huge like a sea at the dam. It’s marvellous! Must-see!Visited April 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 April 2023
- Ronald Fletcher19 contributionsA great way to see the Nile and its treasuresEverything was wonderful, from the friendly, helpful staff to the very comfortable accommodation to the tasty and varied food. Although it was extremely hot the boat, including cabins, is well air conditioned. Nothing was too much trouble no matter who we spoke to. We enjoyed the pool, a couple of massages and the shop selling traditional clothing and souvenirs. What an amazing trip we had from Luxor to Aswan and back.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 October 2023
- LolaGo1Washington DC, District of Columbia6,452 contributionsCrossed this River Several while Visiting Cairo and GizaMy driver told me that this River divides or separates Cairo from Giza. One side of the River is Cairo, while the other side is Giza. Noted some locals doing their fishing from the Bridge. Wondered what kind of fish they are catching. Will see other parts of this River as I travel South to Luxor and Aswan.Visited October 2023Travelled soloWritten 21 October 2023
- michael l13 contributions#trafalgar best of Egypt#trafalgar tours took us on a wonderful tour of Egypt. We saw the highlights and it was wonderful! Our guide, Mohamed, did a wonderful job of taking care of us and providing great info about the history of ancient Egypt and living in modern Egypt. We all felt very safe the whole 9 days.Visited October 2023Travelled soloWritten 27 October 2023
- chenry9charlotteOaxaca, Mexico22 contributionsNile River CruiseThe boat was Tosco and it was so nice with very nice food. Such a surprise at how nice the Nile River was. I had no idea but was happily surprised. This was planned by Odynovo tours and our guide was traveling down the river on the Nile with us so we got off the boat in the morning and he had a driver pick us up and off we went.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 31 October 2023
- Mike W4 contributionsSuperb Nile Cruise with Hassan AliAn amazing 4 night cruise from Luxor to Aswan on the boat the Nile Style with our guide Hassan Ali. The hospitality and service on the boat didn’t disappoint, and we enjoyed every tour which Hassan lead us. He had great knowledge & took time to explain everything clearly - his English was excellent. Loved cruising down he Nile after our early morning tours, watching the the sunsets.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 4 November 2023
- Guide34062396929Mosman, Australia4 contributionsDoing the Nile in StyleOur guide on this part of our tour was Hassan Ali. I think Hassan was born a natural guide and history teacher. He recounts the stories of Egypts past with passion and enthusiasm. He is the type of guide that truely cares about the happiness of his clients. I thank him for showing us this special part of Egypt. Our 4 day cruise on board the MS Nile Style was a pleasure. The food and service onboard is excellent. Once again Egypt Tours Portal has provided expert advice and service.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 10 November 2023
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scottelaine30
Bracknell, UK8 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
My husband and I recently took a Nile Cruise as part of a package booked with Classic Holidays , I had never heard of Classic holidays before this trip and booked after looking at their reviews .
This was without a doubt one of the best holidays we have had , Classic holidays from start to finish were brilliant .
We were met by a representative at every point of arrival and departure and the service overall was outstanding .
Their recommendations were excellent and I would use them again , and again and again , they even assisted me with a problem I had regarding a purchase on board the cruise ship , which was not their responsibility , but they did anyway . Their customer service ethic is just wonderful .
This was without a doubt one of the best holidays we have had , Classic holidays from start to finish were brilliant .
We were met by a representative at every point of arrival and departure and the service overall was outstanding .
Their recommendations were excellent and I would use them again , and again and again , they even assisted me with a problem I had regarding a purchase on board the cruise ship , which was not their responsibility , but they did anyway . Their customer service ethic is just wonderful .
Written 16 March 2024
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Hazel W
St Mary's Bay, UK65 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
The Nile cruise boat Nile supreme my partner and I went on sadly was not great, ok we did get a discounted trip and that should be taken into consideration, we started out trip feeling very queasy as boats all dock in a line, meaning cabins very dark with the smell of diesel as boats have to keep engines running all the time, nice when on the move but not in dock which was for several days at a time, trips were too highly priced and to then charge £35 pp for tips I felt outrageous as we wanted to tip the staff we felt went the extra mile and because we felt ripped of the whole time I wasn’t convinced staff actually received it!! the boat is tired with plastic flowers everywhere, the staff were great and the towel sculptures from the room cleaning were outstanding so well done there. The tea & coffee only appeared 3rd day and then no milk, lounge bar sadly lacking atmosphere and music played loud and distorted so drove us to bed, the cabin was small with absolutely no draw space so struggled a lot, last thing was breakfast 6/8 am and no wifi so sadly never again.
Written 13 March 2024
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Anany Center
Egypt133 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
The Nile is a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa. It flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Nile is the longest river in Africa and has historically been considered the longest river in the world, the Nile is measured by annual flow in cubic metres of water. About 6,650 km (4,130 mi) long, its drainage basin covers eleven countries: the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Sudan, and Egypt. In particular, the Nile is the primary water source of Egypt, Sudan and South Sudan. Additionally, the Nile is an important economic river, supporting agriculture and fishing.
Written 8 March 2024
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Silvia_MLk
Haarlem, The Netherlands7 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
Had AMAZING sunset felucca ride with Mahrousa and captain Said, recommended by our guide in Food tours by Mila,one of the best food tour I have ever had btw!
feluccas are old wind boats that you can hire for hour or two and it goes around the city and can stop occasionally for taking photos or show you some small island, I recommend doing at sunset or sunrise. You can hire easily boat from city center marsa and negotiate the price with captains or boat owners
feluccas are old wind boats that you can hire for hour or two and it goes around the city and can stop occasionally for taking photos or show you some small island, I recommend doing at sunset or sunrise. You can hire easily boat from city center marsa and negotiate the price with captains or boat owners
Written 1 February 2024
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Gustavo W
Copenhagen, Denmark23 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
The sun casting a warm glow on the ancient temples and ruins that lined the riverbanks created a mesmerizing backdrop. Hand in hand, we marveled at the historical wonders, each telling tales of a civilization that once thrived along the Nile.
Our evenings were enchanting as the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink. The gentle lapping of the water against the boat provided a soothing soundtrack as we enjoyed intimate dinners under the open sky.
Cruising under the starlit Egyptian night sky, we stargazed from the deck, captivated by the celestial display above. The rhythmic sounds of the Nile and the distant calls of wildlife added a touch of serenity to the romantic ambiance.
Exploring local markets and engaging with the vibrant culture along the riverbanks allowed us to create lasting memories. From savoring local delicacies to partaking in traditional dance, every moment was a shared experience that deepened our connection.
Our evenings were enchanting as the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink. The gentle lapping of the water against the boat provided a soothing soundtrack as we enjoyed intimate dinners under the open sky.
Cruising under the starlit Egyptian night sky, we stargazed from the deck, captivated by the celestial display above. The rhythmic sounds of the Nile and the distant calls of wildlife added a touch of serenity to the romantic ambiance.
Exploring local markets and engaging with the vibrant culture along the riverbanks allowed us to create lasting memories. From savoring local delicacies to partaking in traditional dance, every moment was a shared experience that deepened our connection.
Written 21 January 2024
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Harry B
3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Decent tour to experience the Nile river.
Friendly guide and experienced captain ....Would highly recommend.
Friendly guide and experienced captain ....Would highly recommend.
Written 6 December 2023
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NICHOLAS T
Dubai, United Arab Emirates5,917 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
Rivers don’t come much more iconic than the Nile.
It is the lifeblood of Cairo and runs through the centre.
We crossed it a number of times before taking a very enjoyable boat ride on the water, which offered great views of both banks of the river.
It is the lifeblood of Cairo and runs through the centre.
We crossed it a number of times before taking a very enjoyable boat ride on the water, which offered great views of both banks of the river.
Written 2 December 2023
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Freya Martinez
Colchester, UK2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
My husband and I went to Egypt for our honeymoon in September of 2019. It has been a while so I will not remember some of the places' names and such, this is a review for the whole experience.
We booked the "classic Egypt" cruise package with "Classic Holidays" website, which is a trading name of the co-operative travel consortium. 10 night total, 7 in the Nile and 3 in Cairo.
The booking itself was straightforward through the website but as it was our first trip outside of Europe we were a bit nervous we had made the right choice. The website looks a bit "old" and the company didn't send all the paperwork in the post until quite close to the travel date so we were a bit anxious and afraid we had been scammed (newbies I guess!) but they did reassured un the phone that all was ok and indeed it ended up being a genuine company and all went smooth.
Our flight was direct UK (Heathrow) to Cairo from where we took a second flight to Luxor.
First night was in a Luxor hotel and then we transferred to the cruise in the morning. We were in the MS Esadora ship. She was a bit old at the time (I hear she has been refurbished since then) but we still found it comfortable and good value for money, even if you can see her age.
Nice small pool on top deck where we kept our feet cool while drinking some beers in the afternoons. It was lovely to hear the calls to prayer all alongside the Nile on sundown. Good cold beers and aceptable coffee on the bars.
The room was of good size and comfortable. The bathroom was a bit small but still clean and had enough facilities.
The staff in the ship were polite, maybe a bit "too" polite with myself so I had my husband deal with asking for the drinks. If you are a bit uncomfortable with male attention as I am get a male companion to "talk for you".
We had the all inclusive so I cannot comment on the drinks' prices. The food was acceptable (nothing to write books about), it was obvious that it was cooked to fit most palates and quite "westernised". We would have liked to eat more local style food but we understand "exotic" food might not be for everyone. We found something nice to eat everyday so no complaints really. There were veggie options daily and safe halal food (mostly chicken and beef), salads, pasta, rice, puddings and fruit. It was a bit repetitive though but we were fed and we didn't get sick at all the whole 10 days so a win in my eyes.
Our included excursions were: Karnak Temple, Aswan High Dam, Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple, Temple of Hatshepsut, Temple of Philae, Boat trip around Elephantine Island, Temple of Medinat Hatu, Kom Ombo Temple, Unfinished Obelisk.
The optional excursions were (for an extra fee): Abu Simbel, Hot Air Balloon, Sound and Light Show.
Of these we chose to go to Abu Simbel by road (through the Sahara), which was an amazing experience as we got to see the dawn (the bus stopped for us to enjoy that and take pictures), we saw a couple of mirages but if we come back we will take the air trip there next time as it was a lot of hours by bus.
Sadly neither the valley of the kings or the valley of the queens were included in this package so we have something to go back for"
Our Egyptian guide was Michael who was super nice. He put us in contact with a private guide in Cairo as Cairo was 3 nights of B&B at the Le Méridien Pyramids hotel but we were "free" to do as we pleased the rest of the day, so we chose to get a guide by ourselves (I'm sure they are friends or family and get a "commission" for sending tourists to them).
The hotel was OK, patchy WIFI like we had experience everywhere else. The best part was the views of the pyramids from the bar! Our private guide organised excursions for us to the Egyptian Museum, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali and Old Cairo where we visited a Coptic church and a synagogue. All but the food we ate and the tickets to the museum was included in what we paid the guide, who drove us around.
For our next trip to Egypt we will avoid Cairo in favour of staying longer in Luxor. If you are like us and are more interested in the pharaonic era, Cairo maybe can be a pass. Don't get me wrong it is impressive but other than the pyramids and the sphinxe we would have preferred to pass on the rest and see the Queens and Kings valleys instead.
On the last day, transfer to the airport from the hotel was smooth and flight back also good.
We liked this company because all prices were transparent. All was included in the all inclusive cruise (with drinks) so other than tips/optional activities and whether we wanted to but stuff during the excursions, we didn't have to pay anything extra as promised. Cairo as explained had hotel, breakfast and transfers from and to the airport included. All in all an impressively good holiday for how "little" we paid (around £3000 for both of us back in 2019).
We are already planning our next trip back with this same company!
My main advice for anyone going to Egypt for the first time is:
- Buy species if you like to cook like us, the saffron if ridiculously cheap (compared to here anyway!).
- Wash / sanitize your hands all-the-time to avoid travellers' diarrhoea but specially after handling cash.
- Do NOT give the children money when they ask for it or you will not get rid of them!
- Get plenty of American one dollar bills for tipping.
- Everyone says you should haggle... we did not at all and no one was offended and even by not haggling and "overpaying" for everything we still found Egypt to be very cheap.
- Take a scarf with you to cover your hair (for women) if you plan on visiting a mosque.
We booked the "classic Egypt" cruise package with "Classic Holidays" website, which is a trading name of the co-operative travel consortium. 10 night total, 7 in the Nile and 3 in Cairo.
The booking itself was straightforward through the website but as it was our first trip outside of Europe we were a bit nervous we had made the right choice. The website looks a bit "old" and the company didn't send all the paperwork in the post until quite close to the travel date so we were a bit anxious and afraid we had been scammed (newbies I guess!) but they did reassured un the phone that all was ok and indeed it ended up being a genuine company and all went smooth.
Our flight was direct UK (Heathrow) to Cairo from where we took a second flight to Luxor.
First night was in a Luxor hotel and then we transferred to the cruise in the morning. We were in the MS Esadora ship. She was a bit old at the time (I hear she has been refurbished since then) but we still found it comfortable and good value for money, even if you can see her age.
Nice small pool on top deck where we kept our feet cool while drinking some beers in the afternoons. It was lovely to hear the calls to prayer all alongside the Nile on sundown. Good cold beers and aceptable coffee on the bars.
The room was of good size and comfortable. The bathroom was a bit small but still clean and had enough facilities.
The staff in the ship were polite, maybe a bit "too" polite with myself so I had my husband deal with asking for the drinks. If you are a bit uncomfortable with male attention as I am get a male companion to "talk for you".
We had the all inclusive so I cannot comment on the drinks' prices. The food was acceptable (nothing to write books about), it was obvious that it was cooked to fit most palates and quite "westernised". We would have liked to eat more local style food but we understand "exotic" food might not be for everyone. We found something nice to eat everyday so no complaints really. There were veggie options daily and safe halal food (mostly chicken and beef), salads, pasta, rice, puddings and fruit. It was a bit repetitive though but we were fed and we didn't get sick at all the whole 10 days so a win in my eyes.
Our included excursions were: Karnak Temple, Aswan High Dam, Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple, Temple of Hatshepsut, Temple of Philae, Boat trip around Elephantine Island, Temple of Medinat Hatu, Kom Ombo Temple, Unfinished Obelisk.
The optional excursions were (for an extra fee): Abu Simbel, Hot Air Balloon, Sound and Light Show.
Of these we chose to go to Abu Simbel by road (through the Sahara), which was an amazing experience as we got to see the dawn (the bus stopped for us to enjoy that and take pictures), we saw a couple of mirages but if we come back we will take the air trip there next time as it was a lot of hours by bus.
Sadly neither the valley of the kings or the valley of the queens were included in this package so we have something to go back for"
Our Egyptian guide was Michael who was super nice. He put us in contact with a private guide in Cairo as Cairo was 3 nights of B&B at the Le Méridien Pyramids hotel but we were "free" to do as we pleased the rest of the day, so we chose to get a guide by ourselves (I'm sure they are friends or family and get a "commission" for sending tourists to them).
The hotel was OK, patchy WIFI like we had experience everywhere else. The best part was the views of the pyramids from the bar! Our private guide organised excursions for us to the Egyptian Museum, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali and Old Cairo where we visited a Coptic church and a synagogue. All but the food we ate and the tickets to the museum was included in what we paid the guide, who drove us around.
For our next trip to Egypt we will avoid Cairo in favour of staying longer in Luxor. If you are like us and are more interested in the pharaonic era, Cairo maybe can be a pass. Don't get me wrong it is impressive but other than the pyramids and the sphinxe we would have preferred to pass on the rest and see the Queens and Kings valleys instead.
On the last day, transfer to the airport from the hotel was smooth and flight back also good.
We liked this company because all prices were transparent. All was included in the all inclusive cruise (with drinks) so other than tips/optional activities and whether we wanted to but stuff during the excursions, we didn't have to pay anything extra as promised. Cairo as explained had hotel, breakfast and transfers from and to the airport included. All in all an impressively good holiday for how "little" we paid (around £3000 for both of us back in 2019).
We are already planning our next trip back with this same company!
My main advice for anyone going to Egypt for the first time is:
- Buy species if you like to cook like us, the saffron if ridiculously cheap (compared to here anyway!).
- Wash / sanitize your hands all-the-time to avoid travellers' diarrhoea but specially after handling cash.
- Do NOT give the children money when they ask for it or you will not get rid of them!
- Get plenty of American one dollar bills for tipping.
- Everyone says you should haggle... we did not at all and no one was offended and even by not haggling and "overpaying" for everything we still found Egypt to be very cheap.
- Take a scarf with you to cover your hair (for women) if you plan on visiting a mosque.
Written 22 November 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Jay G
Colombo, Sri Lanka7 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We booked the Movenpick Royal Lily from Aswan to Luxor. To be honest, it's quite an impressive setup by Movenpick. Spacious cabins & a great sun deck & everything seemed to be painted quite well.
We booked this via Imperial Egypt Tours & they were amazing! Arranged & organised everything to suit our schedule. The guide on our first day to Abu Simbel was Mohamed & he was nothing but brilliant! From the second day on, the cruise & the excursions were conducted by the guide Mahmoud & he was pretty great as well.
The reason for my 3 stars though was the staff at the Royal Lily. They were extremely unprofessional & unhelpful. The manager Hani was trying a bit but the standards were nothing close to that of a Movenpick establishment.
We walked into our cabins of course expecting them to be impeccable, as we obviously were paying quite a bit of money for this. To our disbelief, we found strands of hair everywhere on our bed sheets, mind you this wasn't just one or two, it was everywhere. Our guess was that the housekeeping team tried to get away with just making the bed after the previous guests left without changing the sheets! Which is absolutely unacceptable! Though when complained they were changed, it should've never happened in the first place! It was the same with the bathroom, found quite more than a few stranda if hair as if it were just wiped down & not carefully cleaned.
We did receive a very brief apology from the manager Hani but that was really about it.
Reason number 2 for the 3 stars is again the unprofessionalism of the staff. I was at the sun deck & I clearly asked the staff there whether I could bring my own bottle of single malt to the deck as this being a Movenpick had no single malts in their menu to our surprise! But I, being me, always carry a bottle or two of so gle matls with me! The staff clearly told me that it was okay to bring my own single malt to the sun deck, which later I found out was a miscommunication, which is fine. But this being a Movenpick establishment & not having a single, single malt is quite weird. & what really made me annoyed was the fact that they were charging a corkage for me to have my own single malt. Which again would've been fair if they had any, which wasn't the case, given that we have no access to any single malts in the water for days! & I wasn't about to pay even a penny to open a bottle of single malt & have 2 glasses for a half an hour which was all the time I had at that time before dinner.
The manager Hani again tried to be a little helpful but the F&B person of unknown designation Sayed was insistent that the full corkage has to be charged no matter the circumstances!
We booked this via Imperial Egypt Tours & they were amazing! Arranged & organised everything to suit our schedule. The guide on our first day to Abu Simbel was Mohamed & he was nothing but brilliant! From the second day on, the cruise & the excursions were conducted by the guide Mahmoud & he was pretty great as well.
The reason for my 3 stars though was the staff at the Royal Lily. They were extremely unprofessional & unhelpful. The manager Hani was trying a bit but the standards were nothing close to that of a Movenpick establishment.
We walked into our cabins of course expecting them to be impeccable, as we obviously were paying quite a bit of money for this. To our disbelief, we found strands of hair everywhere on our bed sheets, mind you this wasn't just one or two, it was everywhere. Our guess was that the housekeeping team tried to get away with just making the bed after the previous guests left without changing the sheets! Which is absolutely unacceptable! Though when complained they were changed, it should've never happened in the first place! It was the same with the bathroom, found quite more than a few stranda if hair as if it were just wiped down & not carefully cleaned.
We did receive a very brief apology from the manager Hani but that was really about it.
Reason number 2 for the 3 stars is again the unprofessionalism of the staff. I was at the sun deck & I clearly asked the staff there whether I could bring my own bottle of single malt to the deck as this being a Movenpick had no single malts in their menu to our surprise! But I, being me, always carry a bottle or two of so gle matls with me! The staff clearly told me that it was okay to bring my own single malt to the sun deck, which later I found out was a miscommunication, which is fine. But this being a Movenpick establishment & not having a single, single malt is quite weird. & what really made me annoyed was the fact that they were charging a corkage for me to have my own single malt. Which again would've been fair if they had any, which wasn't the case, given that we have no access to any single malts in the water for days! & I wasn't about to pay even a penny to open a bottle of single malt & have 2 glasses for a half an hour which was all the time I had at that time before dinner.
The manager Hani again tried to be a little helpful but the F&B person of unknown designation Sayed was insistent that the full corkage has to be charged no matter the circumstances!
Written 18 November 2023
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davoscjims
401 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Just finished the Uniworld SS Sphinx Nile River cruise This was an amazing 5 star experience
You do have to be patient and keep the journey in context (there will be some waiting while driving around, you will see some poverty, you will encounter some aggressive peddlers) but it is an amazing adventure
The sites visited are tremendous the Egyptologist guides are superb The food on the ship is 5 star The pre/post stay at 4 seasons is luxury
Uniworld does an excellent job of attending to many many little details that allows you to sit back and enjoy the adventure
There was a perfect mix of adventures/sites to relaxation on the ship
Schedule/times change as you proceed but Uniworld gives constant daily updates on the itinerary and what to expect
You do have to be patient and keep the journey in context (there will be some waiting while driving around, you will see some poverty, you will encounter some aggressive peddlers) but it is an amazing adventure
The sites visited are tremendous the Egyptologist guides are superb The food on the ship is 5 star The pre/post stay at 4 seasons is luxury
Uniworld does an excellent job of attending to many many little details that allows you to sit back and enjoy the adventure
There was a perfect mix of adventures/sites to relaxation on the ship
Schedule/times change as you proceed but Uniworld gives constant daily updates on the itinerary and what to expect
Written 14 November 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
ronny d
Nieuwpoort, Belgium8 contributions
Wij hebben ook geboekt met de nijlcruise met de blauwe vogel graag enkele vragen aub:
Hoe is het aan boord:
dranken duur ?
mooie kamers:
lekker eten:
heb je hinder van de motoren:
wordt er s'nachts gevaren:
de uitstappen zijn die lastig:
enz...
goeie begeleiding:
zijn er veel muggen aanwezig:
welke medicijnen meenemen
Het zou mij enorm plezier mocht ik enige antwoord ontvangen,de reis is met de blauwe vogel
vele groeten
ronny
Chris
El Dorado Hills, CA5 contributions
What is the best deck to book on the ms Blue Shadow?
John B
61 contributions
I am not familiar with the Blue Shadow cruiser and on my cruise on the Nile it was not possible to reserve a room or deck in advance. However I would offer you the following advice.
1. The higher the better - for the views but also remember that when the cruisers dock for the night they are often two or three ships alongside each other. The lower down you are the more ´closed in´you would feel. Go for the top deck.
2. Try to book a cabin that it towards the front (bow) end of the ship. Some of our friends on the cruise had two problems - those who had a room at the back of the ship had to put up with engine noise and on one particular day, fumes from the same engines. Higher up and towards the front.
3. Avoid the lowest deck - your window cannot open and you are almost level with the level of the Nile.
Remember that most of the cruise ships only have 3 or 4 decks and the restaurant is on the lowest floor, reception on the first (ground level) floor, bar and lounge on the second and access to the swimming or splash pool and bar from the third floor. Our cruise ship did not have a lift so my advice would be different if you have serious mobility problems.
Summary: top deck and towards the front! Enjoy your holiday - we certainly loved the quiet relaxing time spent on our cruise ship.
John
foanie
Frimley77 contributions
Can someone tell me what the dress code for dinner is on the Blue Shadow? Thanks
podrozniczka60
New Jersey14,840 contributions
---agree with smart casual. It is classy, comfortable and respectful as the locals may not approve of skimpy or super casual attires .
vall0u47
Pujols, France28 contributions
Bonjour je voulais savoir si sur le bateau l'eau est potable ? si non a t on des bouteilles d'eau à disposition ?
Verodu83
Le Val, France7 contributions
Bonjour à tous,
nous partons en croisière sur le NIL, fin janvier 2022, avec Leclerc voyage TRAVELEVASION croisière SOLEIL DU NIL 5*, il y en à t'il parmi vous qui on fait cette croisière? pour avoir un retour de votre expérience, merci beaucoup, nous n'avons aucune info concernant le départ ORLY ou ROISSY?, ni le bateau bien sûr :)
Merci d'avance pour vos infos
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Santa Fe, NM5 contributions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nile River
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Nile River:
- 1-Hour Private Felucca Cruise on the Nile River with traditional food (From £35.58)
- Felucca Sailing trip on the Nile in Cairo (From £23.72)
- Short Felucca Trip On The Nile In Cairo (From £23.72)
- Nile Cruise Holiday from Luxor to Aswan 4 Nights 5 Days (From £711.52)
- 2-Hour Felucca Ride on the River Nile from Cairo - Sunset or Sunrise Options (From £24.84)
- Hotels near Nile River:
- (0.17 mi) Novotel Cairo El Borg
- (0.20 mi) The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
- (0.27 mi) InterContinental Cairo Semiramis, an IHG Hotel
- (0.39 mi) Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo
- (0.34 mi) Ramses Hilton
- Restaurants near Nile River:
- (0.03 mi) Blue Nile Boat
- (0.18 mi) Culina
- (0.19 mi) Vivo - The Nile Ritz-Carlton
- (0.20 mi) Lobby Lounge
- (0.05 mi) Asia Bar
- Attractions near Nile River:
- (0.29 mi) The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
- (0.27 mi) Egypt Sights Day tours
- (0.42 mi) Bellies En-Route
- (0.43 mi) Emo Tours Egypt
- (0.43 mi) Private Tour Guides