Egypt · 3-DAY EXPERIENCES
A shortlist you could send to a friend flying out next week: 15 3-day experiences, what each costs, how long it takes and the thing to check before booking.
Review of a 3-day Aswan to Luxor Nile cruise with Abu Simbel, ancient temples, a hot air balloon, meals, and private cabin.
“The whole trip was well organized with a lot of stuff to see. The guides were all very knowledgeable, especially Manal who guided the whole third day at Karnak Temples, the Valley of Kings etc.”
Review of the 3-day private Siwa Oasis tour from Cairo, with desert camping, dune bashing, salt lakes, ruins, meals, and practical advice.
“An absolute must to get away from the tourist areas in Cairo and Giza. Our guide was Anton and he was outstanding for the whole trip, making sure we did everything we wanted to. After being slightly disappointed by lazy guides around Giza spending half of the day trying to sell us Papyrus and oils, we were concerned about this trip but it was completely the opposite. Incredibly unique and the absolute highlight of our trip.”
Review of a 3-day private Siwa Oasis tour from Cairo with desert safari, salt lakes, temples, meals, hotels, and practical travel tips.
“Let me start by saying all that was offered for the cost was mind-blowing to me. My tour guide was punctual, professional, and so polite. Mo Tolba is the best tour guide I have had on an excursion. He was knowledgeable and very accommodating; every opportunity he had to make my experience as enjoyable as possible for me, he did it. No stone was unturned, nor memory -making moment was missed. I felt right at home and so included even when conversation was had that I did not understand, which was much because I don't speak the native language. Luxury Tours Egypt is an exceptional tour company and, Lord willing,…”
Review of a 3-day Luxor to Aswan Nile cruise with private guides, ancient temples, Abu Simbel, meals, and practical value advice.
“Gabriel was an amazing guide and Egyptologist. If you want the best information about the places you are visiting this is the guide you need. He explained everything in detail. He is so knowledgeable and really spent time to explain he story of each carving and each temple and gave a thorough explanation about the hieroglyphics. He was on time and was very clear on his directions and timing for meeting at meeting places. It was so helpful that he was with us the whole 3 days of the cruise as some stories and information linked to previous visits the day before. The communication with Nice Tours leading up to…”
White Desert and Bahariya Oasis review covering desert camping, springs, 4WD rides, food, hotel comfort, timing, value, and booking advice.
“A very well-organized tour filled with wonderful sights. On the first day, we explored the Black and White Desert, and on the second we visited the attractions around the Bahariya Oasis. The food throughout the trip was outstanding, not only delicious but served in generous portions. Sleeping in the desert on the first night was an unforgettable experience, followed by a stay in a beautiful, clean, and well-kept hotel on the second night. It’s definitely worth choosing the three-day, two-night option instead of the shorter tours. After the busy program of the first day, the second day offers the perfect chance to rest a little and enjoy a more relaxed…”
A private three-day Cairo and Alexandria tour covering pyramids, museums, mosques, markets, monuments, lunches, and door-to-door transport.
“PROS: Overall, our experience was pleasant, and I would recommend this tour although you should be aware of some surprises. Our tour guide Rashwan was knowledgeable, had a great sense of humor, went out of his way to accommodatRead more”
Review of a 3-day Siwa Oasis tour from Cairo with El Alamein, salt lakes, desert safari, Shali, lodging, meals, and practical tips.
“Excellent tour with great activities and very good organization. Special thanks to our guide Ahmed who contributed to making the experience smooth and fun. Definitely recommended!”
Review of Hurghada’s 3-day PADI Open Water course, including training, costs, instructors, transport, food, and practical booking advice.
“I just finished doing my 3-day open diving course! My instructor, Achmed, was great. He was very knowledgeable, patient and explained every dive clearly before we began as well as explained the goals for the day in the morning time. He made the course really enjoyable and mixed in some fun dives with skilled dives. Had a great time, had some good laughs along the way and got certified as an open water diver in 3 days with no prior knowledge of diving. Besides the actually diving part everything else ran smoothly — transport was always on time, and everyone on the team was super friendly and welcoming. They also…”
Review of a 4-day Egypt tour from Cairo with Luxor temples, a Nile cruise, hot-air balloon ride, Abu Simbel, flights, and practical tips.
“I had really nice trip and good memories! The crews in the ship were really helpful and nice but some of them asked more tips so that was annoying. The problem is the connection between drivers, guide and conducters are not well so the pick up times changed many times and sometimes without notice. Other than that it was great trip!”
Review of a 3-day Aswan to Luxor Nile cruise with Philae, Edfu, Valley of the Kings, Karnak, guides, food, and practical tips.
“Guides were all very knowledgeable and gave a good amount of history. They also knew all the right angles to take great photos! Boat was average. No bathroom amenities. Food was good.”
See Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel on a private Nile cruise with flights, a hot-air balloon ride, guides, meals, and transfers.
“Nice Tours arranged everything smoothly. The flight, cruise, hotel and tour guides are good. We had a great experience.”
Review of a 3-day Siwa Oasis trip from Cairo with desert safari, salt lakes, temples, local meals, camp stay, and practical booking tips.
“This tour was amazing. I had the best drive r & tour guide Abdelrahman & Hussien. The sites they took me to where so much fun 4WD and sand boarding were a highlight. A was swimming in a beautiful salt pool. Thank you”
A three-day Luxor to Aswan cruise with a balloon ride, major temples, private guides, and Abu Simbel, plus practical cautions on timing and fees.
“Feels like a scam ! We took a 3-day cruise trip in Egypt with my family last week in December, and it included a hot air balloon ride that was supposed to be timed for sunset. Unfortunately, we were assigned to the third wave, so we waited on the ground for a long time and by the time we finally went up, the sunset had already finished. To make matters worse, after we landed a guide asked us to pay extra for photos/videos. We paid on the spot and were told the files would be sent shortly, but it’s now been over a month and we still haven’t received anything.…”
Review of a $182 private Cairo tour covering Giza, Saqqara, Dahshur, the Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Khan El Khalili.
“I wasn’t sure if I had signed up for a group tour or an individual tour. It ended up being just us and our driver and our guide. I do like a group, but in this case, it worked really well to just have the guide and driver. We were able to adjust to our Jetlag, etc. Our guide was very Read more”
Review this 3-day Egypt tour from Hurghada, covering Cairo, Abu Simbel, Aswan, Luxor, hotels, meals, transport, and practical drawbacks.
“Our tour is run by the tour operator Egypt tours. The travel and hotel (especially Steigenberger Nile Palace, Luxor) arrangements were good. We skipped Cairo. The visit to Abu Simbel temples required three hours by car starting early in Read more”
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