Nile Jewel 9 Days
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Nile Jewel 9 Days

By Timeless Tours
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Voted the most amazing tour in Africa 2017 and 2018 among hundreds! Uncover the jewels of the Nile on this nine days tour. Explore the ancient sites along the Nile and discover the most famous of them all, the Great Pyramids of Giza. Kick back and relax as you take in the stunning views on the Red Sea.

Ages 10-65, max of 37 per group
Duration: 9 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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Highlights

  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Dinner
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Lunch
  • 2 Nights at a 4* hotel in Hurghada
  • 2 Nights at a 4* star hotel in Cairo
  • 3 Nights aboard a 5* Nile Cruise
  • Airport pickup and transfers
  • Guided tours of Aswan; Valley of the Kings; Kom Ombo and Luxor Temples
  • Guided tours of the Pyramids and Cairo city
  • Qualified English speaking Egyptologist
  • Transportation in A/C bus
  • Two way overnight travel in an A/C bus: Cairo - Aswan; Hurghada - Cairo
What's not included
  • Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
  • Entrance fees to sites visited (allow approx. US$135)
  • Flights (airfare)
  • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
  • Tipping kitty (allow US$50)
  • Tour guide tips
  • Travel insurance (compulsory)
  • Entry/Admission - Pyramids of Giza
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Philae
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Kom Ombo
  • Entry/Admission - Luxor Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Valley of the Kings
  • Entry/Admission - Cairo

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Cairo Intl Airport, Cairo Egypt
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 114712P1

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
        • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
        • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
        • Minimum age is 16 years
        • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 37 travellers

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        • Timeless Tours
          4.7 of 5 bubbles119
          Giza, Egypt
          Joined in January 2019
        • 46dawne
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A wonderful experience from a solo traveler
          This was my second time booking a tour with Timeless Travel. Everything was perfect as my last trip. I had an amasing time and felt pampered and safe during the entire tour. My tour leader Ashraf was very knowledgeable and spoke perfect English. He was always concerned about our needs and accommodated us in our every wish. I was impressed with the lovely hotel resorts that we stayed at with outstanding included buffet meals. I honestly don't understand how this tour company can give us such great accommodations, meals, private tour guide etc for such a small price. I noticed a few reviewers complaining about a few short stops we made here and there during the 10 day tour to the papyrus, spice and alabaster shops. I never felt pressured to purchase anything but found them very interesting learning the manufacturing process. Free knowledge I always welcome. Also I saw a traveler complaining about having to chip in $55 usd for tips that are distributed during the 10 day trip. I find $5.50 per day to tip the hotel staff, porters, housekeeping, bus drivers and private surcurity guard who accompanied us during our road trips too little. As for the reviewer who complained about paying an $100 to cover his entrance fees to the numerous attractions that we visited. These two fees the $55 tips and $100 entrance fees are clearly stated when you sign up for the tour. Please don't let these few negative complainers influence your decision on booking with this excellent and very professional tour company. I more than highly recommend them. Dawn (solo traveler from Switzerland originally from USA) Thanks again Peter and Ashraf from Timeless Travel for a wonderful experience.
          Written 10 March 2025
        • tapanandjulie
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Enriching, varied and well supported tour
          We had an enriching travel experience with a diverse group from all around the world on our Best of Egypt tour. Our guide Ramez was excellent in his Egyptian knowledge (delivered with passion!) and provided good support for the group's various needs. Occasionally felt a bit hectic, especially a few very early starts, but more than made up for by the sheer stimulation of all the places we visited amd the tour guide's enthusiasm! Nicely varied itinerary too.
          Written 21 February 2025
        • krysteld2025
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing trip
          Great experience! Our guide was Medhat. He was fantastic, as were all the representatives and additional guides we met along the trip. The visits were well-organised and Medhat went above and beyond to accommodate guests requests and ensure we were comfortable throughout the duration of the trip. We took the Cleopatra tour that includes Alexandria and got to cover Saqqara as a bonus, as we were combined with a different tour that included that sight (extremely worth-while). In summary: - The itinerary includes the main sites in Egypt. In our experience the pace of the visits was good, we didn't feel rushed. You cover a lot of ground in a few days. Everything is organised on your behalf, you can relax and enjoy. Organising this itinerary by yourself may (just may) cost less, but it would entail significant stress. - The included food was very good (normally buffets) - Highly recommend taking the cruise option. You can always ride a Felucca back in Cairo. By taking the cruise you can enjoy 1 and a half days of sailing down the Nile (+ a nice accommodation and full board), vs. 3 hours of sailing on the Felucca + a cold night. - The sleeper train was not very good and below international standards (I've ridden trains in Iran, China, the Balkans before, this was the worst train ever). Consider taking the internal flights or ask to be upgraded to better trains. Optional activities: - Highly recommend Abu Simbel, but consider it is a 3:30am wake up call and a 7-hour round trip. We had a comfortable van. If you don't take this option, consider strolling on your own in Aswan and visiting Elephantine. - Highly recommend the Hot Air Balloon. The views over the West bank are unbeatable, and it's a great option to get a sense of the whole area, as in the tour you will only visit 3 sites (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple, Colossi of Memnon). Wake up call is 5:30am. - Do not recommend the Nubian dinner. My husband had been 20+ years ago when it was a genuine dinner with a Nubian family. Although it's still a tasty dinner, it is not Nubian food but the same Egyptian foo you will eat during your entire trip and there is no interaction with the locals. The boat ride through the Nile at night is enjoyable (and during the summer you would do this with some day light). Other callouts: - Ask your guide about any extra activities you want to do and if possible they will help you arrange this. I wanted to visit Seti I tomb (not included in the Valley of the Kings ticket) and was able to. You can also visit the interior of the great pyramid (worthwhile for Egypt buffs). We also went to the Karnak Sound and Light show, which we wouldn't recommend as it needs a refresh, but it was nice to have this arranged for us.
          Written 14 February 2025
        • Trek26250826112
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Lots of Memories
          Very well organized to visit the main sights in such a short time. Never had to wait for our transport. Mina Malek, our tour guide was knowledgeable, patient, kind and had a sense of humor that set the mood and made everyone comfortable. The food and accomodations were good. Good plans to make sure we get enough sleep. Felucca, pyramids, Luxor temple (at night), Abu Simbul were my favorites, but I can keep going.
          Written 14 February 2025
        • 682emmiee
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Next level history and adventure!
          I had an absolutely amazing time on the Nile adventure Felucca cruise, especially with our guide Mina Malek who just went above and beyond to make sure we all gelled and were on time to everything. He also made sure we went to the spots at the best times too so it wasn’t always crazy busy. Had an absolute blast! Highlight was the felucca cruise and Luxor temple! Recommend bringing warm clothes if going in winter. Was a lot cooler and windier than expected! Especially for the felucca night. But was an absolutely amazing experience. Also bring mosquito spray/cream for midgies as we ended up getting bitten on our faces by midgies and they’ve still left a red mark a week later. Bring your travel pillow for the long van rides too and sleeping mask.
          Written 13 February 2025
        • 765MichaelS765
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Seamless Tour Good Fun
          The trip was stress free and delivered on all the sights with great rooms simply awesome good food thrown in. The pyramids are a great start but then you start on the temples which just get better before ending up in the valley of the kings. If you do all the optional temples it does get a bit busy but totally recommended Abu Simbel. The rest stop at Hurgada was nice but still a bit cool in Feb for the beach.
          Written 13 February 2025
        • juliez9000
          0 contributions
          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          Terrible Experience
          We took the Nile Jewel tour on 25 December 2024 - 2 January 2025. First of all, the tour was amazing in that we saw all of the main sites and we had an amazing group of people. The sites were genuinely spectacular and breathtaking. Our guide Meena was very knowledgeable and kind. Unfortunately, that is where the good parts of the tour came to an end. On the first day, we were strongly discouraged from taking the tour that we had booked and instead felt pushed to upgrade to the Nile Jewel tour for an extra $100 USD each, being advised that we were receiving a “special discount” which we discovered after changing, was not. We also got food poisoning on the cruise, which I have laid out further down. After being encouraged to pay extra for this upgrade, this was extremely disappointing. Additionally, there are a lot of hidden costs with the tour - approximately $100 USD for ticket entry, $55 USD for general tipping and $50 USD to the tour guide at the end. These are not optional. The costs were only made aware to us in the PDF that we received after we had paid a non-refundable deposit. The timings of the tour were very off. On our fourth day, we woke up at 4am to go to Abu Simbel; on our sixth day, we woke up at 5am to meet the people who did the hot air balloons; and on our eighth day, we woke up at 4:15am to go back to Cairo. The reason I say the timings were off was because we would start the day early, finish all of the activities and then be waiting around in a hotel lobby or train station for 3-4 hours. This meant everyone on our tour was exhausted for large parts of the tour. This led to multiple people getting colds and illness. The tour also took us to touting places. This included a perfume oil factory, a papyrus factory and a stone factory. These were not laid out in the itinerary and were not optional to go to. We would spend hours at these factories that were clearly tourist spots with hyper inflated goods (e.g. papyrus found at the papyrus shop for $80 USD versus $40 USD at the resort). We would then spend less time at the tourist attractions that we were wanting to go see e.g. 1.5 hours at the papyrus factory and then only 1 hour at Luxor Temple as we had run out of time. We were also taken to lunch places where we did not have an option to choose anything else. These lunch places were very expensive compared to local prices. We thought because Timeless Tours chose every food spot for us, even though it was expensive, at least they would be safe to eat. Unfortunately, this was also not the case. Almost all of the people (10/14 people) on the tour got food poisoning from the food we ate around day 4/5 of the tour while on the boat. This made multiple of the subsequent days of the tour extremely uncomfortable and we were not able to enjoy the main sights we had come to see. Overall, we would sadly not recommend the tour. I would suggest that you do your own research and look for a company that is better paced, has no hidden costs, does not take you to locations that are not listed and has good reviews for food hygiene.
          Written 2 February 2025
        • arnikk2024
          0 contributions
          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          I cannot recommend Timeless Tours to anyone
          I had high expectations when booking a tour with Timeless Tours for my trip to Egypt, but unfortunately, my experience was far from pleasant. The itinerary promised a seamless and enriching journey, but what I received was unorganized and chaotic. The tour started late almost every day, with poor communication from the guides and the company. We were left waiting for hours in the heat with no updates. The guides themselves seemed disinterested and lacked knowledge of the sites we visited. It felt like they were just reciting basic information rather than providing real insights into Egypt's rich history. Transportation was in poor condition – the buses were uncomfortable and not well-maintained. The meals included in the package were of very low quality, and the stops seemed geared more towards tourist traps rather than authentic experiences. Customer service was completely unresponsive to any of my concerns. When I tried to complain, I was either ignored or given vague, unhelpful answers. For the amount I paid, I expected a professional and enjoyable experience. Sadly, I cannot recommend Timeless Tours to anyone. Save your money and find a more reliable tour company.
          Written 17 December 2024
        • Traveler5757
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Timeless Tours is Fantastic!
          Absolutely fantastic! We (two 65+ women) were met on arrival and personally guided throughout the entire tour. Saw all the major sites plus several extras and our guide Ash, was knowledgeable, patient, helpful, professional, and personable. We always felt safe and taken care of. The hotels ranged from nice to very very nice. The Nile cruise was wonderful. We added a few days after the trip to go to Jordan and see Petra. Timeless Tours arranged everything - air travel, transportation, visas, guide, etc. We were nervous about traveling to the Middle East at this time but were impressed by how quickly Timeless Tours responded to email. They were incredibly patient with all our questions and very helpful. This company is fantastic and I would highly recommend them.
          Written 11 December 2024
        • clairez909
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          INCREDIBLE TRIP. A must do in your life. Safe for solo female traveler. Experience of a lifetime!
          INCREDIBLE TRIP. A must do in your life. I am extremely thankful to have booked my trip to Egypt through Timeless Tours. As a solo female traveler, I felt completely safe during my entire trip to Egypt. This was a magical experience that I will never forget. My tour guide, egyptologist, Nabil (AKA "TIGER"), was incredible. He has a vast knowledge of Egyptian history with a beautiful positive energy. He was always extremely communicative and informative. He made it easy to connect with my fellow group members. The group itself was comprised of like-minded people from all over the world, who are AWESOME. I felt so comfortable with my group. We all looked out for each other and by the end of the trip, it felt like we knew each other for ages. The trip itinerary was perfect. We saw as much as we could in 10 days, which included a great great mix of activities complimenting themselves perfectly--visiting ancient Egyptian historical sites i.e. Pyramids/Giza, temples in Luxor and Aswan (don't miss Abu Simbel, it's a must see). Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor! Hot air ballooning in Luxor is a MUST DO! Snorkeling in the red sea at Hurgada, incredible! And finishing the trip with old Cairo and the market...with rice pudding with ice cream and Turkish coffee! Perfection.
          Written 5 November 2024
        • Discover07901611375
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Incredible Egypt Highlights Tour! Must book!
          Abbsolutely perfect Egypt Highlights tour with Timeless Tours! From the moment we met our incredibly knowledgeable Egyptologist Mariam, we were spellbound by her passion for Egypt's history. The Philae Temple visit, Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon over the Valley of Kings were unforgettable highlights. So many more to mention. Traveling in a small group of six felt like exploring with family, adding warmth to every moment. The accommodations, Nile cruise, and transportation were superb, ensuring a seamless journey. Hurghada provided a perfect retreat after days filled with temple and museum visits. Every meal was a delight, and the birthday surprise on the cruise was a thoughtful touch. Highly recommend this tour for an enriching and memorable experience!
          Written 16 April 2024
        • LilForestG
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Exploring Morocco
          I just finished my 9 days Morocco tour with Timeless. It was wonderful and I had an amazing time. I want to thank George for helping me with all my questions prior to the trip. He was very patience and nice and always responded promptly to all my emails. Also want to thank our guide Yassan, who was extremely knowledgable with all things Morocco. He was accommodating, kind, and patient. Many thanks to our awesome driver Khalid, who always made sure the van was clean and comfortable for us. His smile everytime he greeted us was very contagious. The tour itself was amazing. There were long stretches of driving on the last few days, but that's to be expected. The places we got to visit were beautiful and memorable. I especially enjoyed the visit in Fez and our guide Abdul. He knew everyone in the medina and could navigate the narrow and crowded streets with his eyes closed. It was a joy to walk the ancient city with him. This is one city where I wouldn't mind spending a bit more time exploring. Totally loved the camel ride. It was much longer and more magical than I expected. The ride into the sunset and the wake up to the sunrise on the lonley desert was surely a highlight on this trip for me. The short vist at Volubilis was unforgettable. The history of the Roman empire and her impact on the region is still visible today through the ruins here. Chefchaouen is everything you can imagine. A small city with everything blue! A morning walk around town and a short uphill climb to the Spanish Mosque with a panaramic view of the whole blue city was really worth the visit. Overall, a well organized tour with great driver and guides. And we were totally blessed with amazing sunny weather! Lastly, I want to thank my tripmates for making this an enjoyable and memorable adventure. Bill and Susan are such inspirations and always have a smile ready for everyone. Rich is like a grumpy kid with a million questions about what we're doing and where we're going everyday. Helena is the calm and reserved one among us. Without them, I don't think this trip would've been as awesome. So thank you guys for making this trip so wholesome!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰
          Written 10 April 2024
        • Trek757246
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Perfect tour of Morocco!
          Just returned from the Timeless Morocco tour and I wish I could turn around and do it all over again. This tour was even better than I hoped it would be. The itinerary is perfect. We did a lot in Marrakesh, fully experienced the desert camping with camels in the Sahara, enjoyed more than enough time in Chefchaouen, and had time to do something in every other city along the way. There were a lot of interesting stops and beautiful vistas between each city as well, making the time between each destination a lot of fun too. The riads were beautiful and the hospitality and service was outstanding. Everything was effortless and smooth thanks to tour guide, Yassin and driver, Jamal. Yassin taught us a lot about the history of the country and its customs and traditions- we loved his history lesson! He was very knowledgeable and happy to answer all of our many questions. He also did a great job of keeping us informed throughout the trip so we were always prepared for our next activity. He and Jamal kept everything running smoothly- they have it down to a science. I am already highly recommending this tour to everyone I know who loves to travel. I don’t even have any suggestions for improvement, it was perfect!
          Written 21 March 2024
        • HonestOpinion007
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Refreshing well organised, good value and overall a good experience
          We were a little nervous booking with a tour company that we had never heard of before, especially as the price was very competitive, but we have to say it all went well from start to finish. They know how things work in Egypt and their staff were well organised and helpful. The owner Hany, seems to be actively involved and had the power to make decisions and was flexible and didn't try to cut corners when members of our small group had varying needs. The food was pretty good in most hotels and on the the boat. However, it was a bit like an upmarket canteen in the Gravity Hotel in Hurghada whereas the other services there were of a high standard. The rooms and boat cabins were better than expected. Our main tour guide, Nabil was very knowledgeable and a virtual talking text book. Samar, our last guide in Cairo, was very welcoming, accommodating and knowledgeable. We have travelled much and would not hesitate to recommend Timeless Tours to others.
          Written 1 March 2024
        • Amyyummyinlondon
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Impressed by Timeless Tours! Highly recommend.
          Impressed by Timeless Tours' well organised tour! They were amazing from beginning to end. Our tour was to visit Cairo - Luxor - Cairo and we upgraded from coach/4 star hotels to flight/5 star hotels. This is my first holiday with them and I was nervous as I hadn't known them before. Hany took care of all my enquiries before the holiday and answered well timely, offering further help if I needed. One of things I could feel safe with is that they have a UK office, where I live. Their operation in Egypt was amazingly seamless. we were continuously well attended, relayed from one staff to another who well communicated between them: a greeting staff at the airport, hotel check in staffs, tour guides and drivers (can be different everyday). We were well informed, sometimes via Whatsapp from guides (a driver's location etc). Our tour guides in Cairo, Samar and Mariam, are the best. They made my holiday extra special. Their personal touch service/guide are the top, professionally and personally. I really like them. All drivers were wonderful too. Our flight to Luxor was delayed two hours.. Hamada in Luxor re-organised our schedule (he was waiting for us for two hours at the airport!) and made sure our stay were fine. Unfortunately we had one concern in Luxor. He quicky understood it, which was a great help. I am very happy with Timeless Tours and I can highly recommend to fellow other tourists!
          Written 2 December 2023
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        4.6 of 5 bubbles22 reviews
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        Alistair S
        Ramsbottom, UK65 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2023 • Couples
        We booked the Egypt Highlights Tour with Timeless Tours based on others reviews and were not disappointed. The minute we stepped off the plane the Timeless experience kicked into gear, their agent Osama met us in the baggage hall and delt with the Visa formalities and shepherded us safely through the throng of Cairo traffic to the Oasis Hotel in an air conditioned minibus, at the hotel sim cards for our phones and local currency were arranged effortlessly for us.

        The next morning we met Mina Magdy our knowledgeable guide for the trip and the fun began with a trip to the Pyramids and Sphinx in Giza.

        We were a small group who quickly became friends and Mina our guide our friend AND our mother was attentive to the needs of each guest and always went the extra mile to ensure we all had a a fantastic experience while we were in Egypt.

        The benefit of going with Timeless was their ability to flexibly change the plan which allowed us to squeeze in a trip to Alexandria and add 3 days diving while we were in the fantastic Gravity resort in Hurghada to our trip.

        All the accommodation on our trip was absolutely fantastic including massive rooms / suites on the Nile Bride cruise ship. There was only one exception, the Oasis Hotel in Gaza where we stayed on the first and last night which though the rooms were clean they were looking a little tired, There restaurant however served a fantastic range of food.
        Written 28 December 2023
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        Thanks so much for the 5 star review we really appreciate your feedback and are so happy that you enjoyed your trip to Egypt. , and we hope to see you again soon on another Timeless adventure!!
        Written 19 December 2024
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        Nacha
        Melbourne, Australia11 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2022 • Friends
        This was a really great tour in that we covered a lot of ground in the 9 days. Our tour guide Mina Neshaat was awesome, really passionate about Egyptian history and a fun and engaging way of hearing about the different stories. He was a great tour leader too, able to read the room and knew when/how to keep us engaged when it was too hot or it had been too long of a day. He also was very kind and looked out for our group making sure we were well fed, getting us bananas when we had been stuck in the bus all day and helping translate and make sure we paid fair prices for food, snacks and other experiences. The tour is very hectic, super early mornings and long bus rides so be prepared. Even longer now as they reduced the speed limits on the highways for buses. . But you see and do a lot. Sleeping in the felucca was probably not my favourite experience, it's not that comfortable and you are pretty close to a main road so can hear traffic through the night. I was prepared for the worst accommodation wise after hearing lots of bad things but I think the tour chooses the best from the worst, hotels in Egypt aren't flash in general but these weren't as bad as what I seemed to read in other tours. Least favourite hotel was probably the all inclusive 'luxury' one in Hurghada as the rooms were the most dated and they had very bizarre rules like not being able to swim at the beach or in the pool after 6pm and all the good restaurants in the hotel except the main one being closed.
        Written 2 October 2022
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        bartmarcus
        Geel, Belgium3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2022
        My wife & I did the 10 day Egypt tour, which includes a 3 day Nile Cruise.
        Meeting and arrangements at Cairo airport where excellent. The entire trip we were accompanied by our guide Mariam, who did a fantastic job. Holding the group together, giving valuable information, taking care of us, finding a nice mix between efforts and relaxation.
        We felt being pampered, and at the same time the trip was intense, due to so many impressions.
        We received tips on how to bargain and how to deal with merchandise sellers.
        The trip from Cairo to Aswan is a 14hr bus ride, but we chose to upgrade to a 1 hour flight plus hotel in Aswan. We were glad we did so: the bus is not a sleeping bus...
        All the proposed visits were interesting, with a nice balance in information given by guide Marian, and free time afterwards to explore the site.
        The few days cruising on the Nile were splendid, on a comfortable cruise ship with excellent meals.
        A couple of relaxing days in a resort in Hurghada are included, where we chose to go for a dive trip.
        Last day was a bit to busy, to much packed into one day: a 7hr bus ride from Hurghada to Cairo, followed by some visits immediately after.
        All in all it was a very positive experience, which I would recommend.
        Written 28 December 2022
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        Yogya Hari Prak... B
        Sunnyvale, CA8 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2022
        We were on the Nile Jewel Tour (~9-10 day trip)

        Pros:

        1. Well organized and comprehensive Egypt tour overall, for a very competitive price.
        2. The guide and company were very understanding and flexible as well - helping us move a day of the tour to the next week's group due to our flight times.
        3. Accomadation at all places was excellent (except maybe the cruise, which felt a little cramped but that's understandable as because it's on a ship)

        Cons:
        1. Bus travel option from Cairo to Aswan was horrible - it was a smaller bus with very less legroom and so many stops at checkpoints. We really regretted being indecisive and not choosing to upgrade to flight/train in advance
        2. There were a good number of early morning starts, some as early as 2.30am for the Abu simbel trip. So, it can feel tiring and sometimes it felt unneccesary to start that early.
        3. The guide was nice and friendly, but didn't seem to encourage questions that much.
        Written 26 December 2022
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        Ya ya 3
        21 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        July 2022 • Family
        I booked the Nile Jewel - 5* Cruise as a birthday trip for myself with my mom. This trip has been the best trip I have ever been on. From start to finish, we were met with exceptional service. Hani answered any questions I had before our arrival through tour radar. When we arrived to Cairo a day early, Timeless tours offered to coordinate everything for us but I declined. I really wish I had just gone ahead and allowed them to accommodate my early day as it would’ve simplified my arrival so much more!!! After arriving, I was told they also offered Morocco and Jordan tours which I unfortunately had already booked solo. If I could go back, I would book these tours with them too. They did help coordinate my early departure and arranged my airport transfer upon our return to Cairo so I could leave for the next leg of my trip. Thank you!

        As for the tour itself, we visited so many temples and places and really had a great excursion through Egypt. In Giza, we had Semsem as our tour guide. Semsem is funny and informative and made our visits to the pyramids a great experience. The Nile cruise was great, we were able to enjoy some time on the sun deck by the pool. While we were docked one night, we observed the locals celebrating a wedding and just enjoying a weekend night. The Nile cruise had belly dancing shows and a party planned another night. It’s hard to say what the highlight if the trip was because everything was really great.

        For the rest of the tour, we had Mina Magdy as our guide. Mina is simply put, the best! Mina made sure to help take extra care of my mom throughout the entire trip. He is very knowledgeable and great at explaining in a way we could understand even if we couldn’t remember everything ( lol sorry Mina!) Mina helped to make this trip a once in a lifetime experience. Muchas gracias Mina, el mejor guía :)
        Written 24 July 2022
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        Justin M
        34 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        June 2021 • Friends
        This was the best tour ever. I've learned so much about ancient Egypt and the people of Egypt today. This tour allows you to see so much in a short amount of time. From arriving to the airport in cairo to being dropped off at the airport in Cairo at the end, we were well taken care of. They helped us quickly get our visas on arrival in Cairo and get to the hotel with no problem. My guide Samer, that goes by Sem Sem was absolutely the best guide you could ever get. He is truly a knowledgeable Egyptologist. My tour happened to be a small group which made it perfect to see all sites and do optional activities because everyone was open to learning and doing more. I believe we all did all of the optional acitvities. Egypt is absolutely a unique and beautiful country. The sites seen on this tour are really everything you could hope for and more. The Nile cruise was really clean and the rooms were way more modern and impressive then I thought they would be. I slept really well in every location. When someone was having stomach problems our guide went and made sure to get medicine so that worked right away so that everyone could participate on the tour. The guide was always warning us when people would try to sell us souvenirs and was protective. We all felt that we had an Egyptologist father and friend guiding and looking after us on this tour. I was so impressed with all of the friendly staff from timeless tours. All of meals from resteraunts that we ate at that were not included on the tour, saved amazing local food. I suggest buying a local sim card at the airport because WiFi is hard to come by in Egypt. It is going to be really hard to top a tour like this one.
        Written 6 July 2021
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        Vusumuzi N
        3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2020
        Timeless Tours are an extraordinary group of people. The whole company were kind, helpful and friendly. They felt like family away from home, going above and beyond to be accomodating and thoughtful. They are also consummate professionals. Sam graciously welcomed us on the first day, and gave useful insights of our trip. Ramses was our guide extraordinaire!!! His knowledge and passion for history were truly inspiring. In addition he was something of a magician, fulfilling many of our requests and needs. Haney was also a model of understanding and resourcefulness. Bebo, Tamar, etc, I would need screeds upon screeds to tell you about them all..
        The places we saw, the places we stayed, the things we learned through Timeless tours are indelibly eched in my heart and mind. An infinite thanks for a once in a lifetime experience!
        Written 22 December 2020
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        667rick
        Dallas, TX2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2022
        My daughter and I enjoyed the Nile Jewel – 5* Cruise. Our tour guide, Navine, was knowledgeable about all things Egyptian, and she paid close attention to every detail of the trp. We knew we would enjoy seeing these historic sights, but the adventure exceeded our expectations. One of our favorite experiences was going to a Nubian dinner in a private home in Aswan. The food was delicious, and the boat ride was beautiful. My daughter also enjoyed snorkeling in the Red Sea. I highly recommend Timeless Tours.
        Written 24 October 2022
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        Laura J
        Fergus Falls, MN2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2021
        Best Trip EVER! Medhat Youssef was the most AWESOME guide (friend by day 2) This tour took all the stress out of travel to a place we didn't know. Traveling great distances would have been a problem without a tour. We got to meet fantastic people within our group which Medhat called "family". It was a ton of thing to do and see in 10 days but I don't go half way around the world to sleep...I want to see and do as much as possible. Medhat is an Egyptologist and informed us of what we were looking at every step of the way and also shared the current culture with us. There are a lot of vendors at all the places (kind of a pain) but part of the experience. Helpful hint: bring lots of small US bills as they are accepted everywhere and great for tipping. Food, hotel, souvenirs, are all very reasonable. Bring toilet paper as some places have none. We felt safe everywhere (Thanks Medhat) Communication with Timeless travel was fast and detailed. Great Company to deal with and made the trip super affordable.
        Written 1 June 2021
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        Quest42n8
        George Town, Malaysia185 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2021
        I have just completed this tour from Cairo. I expected good to very good and every aspect exceeded this. From airport pickup in Cairo with express through immigrations (less than 5 minutes) to the hotels, information and timing ... all were excellent. Meena, our guide was very accommodating, helpful, informative and fun. The group of 9 of us had plenty of time to get to know each other and have great fun. Ancient sites - we were well informed through history and stories. We had ample time at each to walk on our own after the tour. Meena also helped with vendors etc. Food was good. Red Sea was a very nice way to complete the trip! Thank you Timeless Tours. Dan
        Written 22 October 2021
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