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Spirit of the Nile Private Day Tours

Nile Corniche, Luxor, Egypt
Ranked #13 of 50 tours in Luxor
5.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Based in Luxor, Egypt, we offer a variety of exclusive packages sailing on the timeless River Nile on a traditional sailing boat called a...... more » Owner description: Based in Luxor, Egypt, we offer a variety of exclusive packages sailing on the timeless River Nile on a traditional sailing boat called a felucca.Relax on soft cushions with a cool drink by your side while you gently glide along the river. See the timeless river banks floating gently by, offering scenes that have not changed in millennia. Watch the farmers going about their work in the same ways they have done for centuries, see the children playing in the water, watch the camels, donkeys and water buffalo and a wide variety of birds and wildlife.See the kingfishers darting into the water, watch the majestic kestrels soaring overhead, gaze at the sacred ibis of Egypt and watch the local fishermen in their tiny boats catching the fish. Experience the peace and tranquillity of this eternal river, lifeblood of Egypt since Pharonic times and gaze in awe at the magnificent sun, represented by the Ancient Egyptian god Ra, giver of life, as it slowly sets over the West Bank and the awesome Valley of the Kings. « less
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Oxford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

I contacted Hazel at Spirit of the Nile prior to leaving the UK. I travelled with my daughter, leaving the rest of the family at home, so we wanted to have the security of everything being arranged beforehand. I also dislike package type tours with big groups, so these private tours were just right for us. Hazel (who is English)... More

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ElizabethH55, Owner at Spirit of the Nile Private Day Tours, responded to this review
16 May 2012

Thank you for your great review of our services. It was a pleasure to spend time with you both, I probably enjoyed myself as much as you did! Let's hope that the spark of interest in Egyptology that we created with your daughter continues to grow! We hope to see you again soon, with the whole family. Thank you again. More

Pontefract, West Yorks
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

We met Hazel whilst we were in Luxor but wished we had known her before we went. She arranged us a great day out on the West bank exploring the places we wanted to see and also with her suggestions ! She arranged the whole trip with a car and guide, as well as coming herself and her enthusiasm for... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
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We've just returned from luxor & this was definently one of the highlights ! Hazel is an inspiration and we spent a relaxing afternoon on the nile she'd even managed to rustle up a bottle of rose !! As the sunset saeed brought us back & then spent a lovely evening at hazels local for dinner ! She is an... More

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ElizabethH55, Owner at Spirit of the Nile Private Day Tours, responded to this review
6 February 2012

We certainly do hope to see you again! I had fun myself and look forward to seeing you again. Thank you More

Turku
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
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We went for a short sailing in the afternoon. After the bus from Hurghada and hustled visit to Karnak temple, felucca sailing was very relaxing. There was no wind and we had to be towed by another boat. With little more wind it would have been perfect, but it was still nice. Saeed the captain made us some tea and... More

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ElizabethH55, Owner at Spirit of the Nile Private Day Tours, responded to this review
6 February 2012

it was lovely to meet you all, and a delight to watch the little one being "captain". Sorry about the lack of wind and we hope it did not spoil your enjoyment too much. More

Brackley, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011
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person found this review helpful

We were two ladies visiting Luxor for a week and planned on seeing and doing various sites. I had found Spirit of the Nile on the internet and planned various trips with Hazel before we went. We are not big tour people and were really keen to find the spiritual side and the magic of Eqypt. Hazel really listened to... More

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ElizabethH55, Owner at Spirit of the Nile Private Day Tours, responded to this review
2 December 2011

It was our pleasure to help you gain the most from your trip to Luxor. I am sure we all agree that there were some very special moments during your holiday. Thank you for your company, I personally enjoyed every minute and we hope to see you back again soon. More

Liverpool, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2011

Contacted Hazel via trip advisor prior to returning to Luxor. What an informative lady and although we were very vague about what we actually wanted to do Hazel offered some really interesting suggestions but left us to make up our own minds. Our choice was to meet up with Hazel on arrival and discuss our provisional iteniary, which we did,... More

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ElizabethH55, Owner at Spirit of the Nile Private Day Tours, responded to this review
19 October 2011

We are so glad you enjoyed your day with us! I myself enjoyed it immensely and will be delighted to spend more time with you when you return, which I am sure you will. Enjoy the plethora of reading material! More

spalding lincs
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2011
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person found this review helpful

I have just returned from a holiday in Luxor with my husband and two friends. We booked a sunset cruise with Hazel before we left. She also organised a taxi to be waiting at Luxor airport on our arrival, which was great and saved lots of hassle. The sunset cruise was great, very relaxing and lots of fun, also cheaper... More

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ElizabethH55, Owner at Spirit of the Nile Private Day Tours, responded to this review
19 October 2011

Thank you so much Pauline for a great review. It was our pleasure to take you out to see the sunset from the river! And we do have to day a huge thank you for the ideas, we are working on them. More

London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2011

I booked the Sunset Cruise with Hazel before we travelled to Luxor, she responded promptly and all was set for day 2 of our holiday. We did have to reschedule the cruise, as it was too windy (there had been a sandstorm the day we arrived and it remained windy on day 2). Hazel came to meet us in the... More

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ElizabethH55, Owner at Spirit of the Nile Private Day Tours, responded to this review
26 September 2011

Thank you for your comments. We are very happy that you enjoyed your sailing with us and hope that if you return to Luxor in the future, you will book with us again. Thank you again More

Welton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011
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person found this review helpful

We visted Luxor in early 2011 and having made contact with Hazel prior to travelling, we met up and arranged a day out on Spirit of the Nile. The day out on the river itself was tranquil, atmospheric, relaxed and fun. And a far cry from the hustle and bustle of Luxor.....particularly during the civil unrest! Lunch was provided and... More

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Hampshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2011

We were waiting at the hotel on the banks of the Nile for Spirit to appear and collect us for our sunset cruise, sadly the wind was non existent that day so Spirit was in was in a convoy of other boats being towed but this didn't detract from my excitement of my first Nile boat trip. Once Spirit had... More

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ElizabethH55, Owner at Spirit of the Nile Private Day Tours, responded to this review
9 August 2011

Thank you for your review. I can assure you that Spirit hopes you will sail on her again..... and soon! We all enjoyed your company and hope to do it again. More

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