Hi, I’d like to know if Uber works for a trip between Marsa Alam and Hurghada Airport? Thanks

Hi there,

I’ve booked a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. The excursion to Abu Simbel is offered as an option, but for a family with 2 kids, it comes to 500 € for a lot of bus travel and very little time on site. Is it possible to find a local agency, taxi, or guide on the spot who’d offer the trip for less? Do we have to travel in a convoy? Thanks for your tips! Fred

Bonjour a tous,

J ai toujours etais interesse par l univers de l egypte antique, ses dieux, ses pyramides, son histoire tout simplement! Je me lance et tente l'aventure malgré un budget un peu serré... Des idees pour voyagers moins chers?

Etant de marseille je peux prendre le bateau peut etre?

J'aime beaucoup les bijoux egyptiens, les colliers, les bagues, j'ai meme fait un tatouage avec l'oeil d'osiris ! Vous pensez que je peux trouver des bijoux dans cet esprit la bas ?!

Je vous remercie pour vos retours d experiences ! je prend toutes infos utiles!

Max

Hi there,

I’m reaching out about my summer trip plans (from 07/18 to 08/02). I’ve already bought my flight tickets to Cairo. Here’s my planned itinerary: Cairo – 2 nights White Desert – 2 nights Hurghada – 2 nights Luxor – 2 nights Aswan – 1 night Marsa Alam – 4 nights Cairo – 1 night -> So, I was planning to rent a car after the desert to go to Hurghada, then Luxor, then Marsa Alam (but the drive from Marsa Alam back to Cairo seems really long, so I was thinking of skipping it and going from Luxor back to Hurghada instead). Could you help me make sense of this, please?

Thanks so much!

Hi everyone,

I’ve got a bit of a dilemma about our return trip from Abu Simbel to Cairo.

On November 24th, we want to travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel during the day, arriving between 2 and 4 PM to check into our hotel and see the Sound and Light show at the temples. This transfer isn’t booked yet—I still need to find ground transportation for two. We also want to visit the two temples early on November 25th, before the minibuses arrive.

That’s when things get tricky for the return to Cairo!

- **PLANE from Abu Simbel**: There’s an EgyptAir flight at 1:30 PM, but it stops in Aswan at 2:10 PM and doesn’t leave again until 8:20 PM, arriving in Cairo at 9:50 PM. Since it’s a combined flight, I assume our luggage will follow. We *could* wander around the airport area, but that doesn’t thrill me—plus, we’ll have already seen the Kalabsha Temple.

- **GROUND TRANSPORT back to Aswan** (with prior authorization, like on the way there).

- **PLANE from Aswan**: Take the same flight mentioned above, but from Aswan at 8:20 PM. But what do we do with our luggage while waiting for the flight?

- **TRAIN from Aswan at 9:05 PM**, arriving in Cairo—or even Alexandria—at 6:05 AM, since we need to go there too! This could be a fun experience if the conditions are decent. The only catch: we’d need to book the train 17 days in advance, meaning by November 8th, when we’ll be in Kharga (the last leg of our 5-day desert trip). Our French-speaking guide might be able to help reserve the tickets, though???

Which option seems the most enjoyable 😉, the least hassle 😕...

Thanks so much for your help! Sylvie.

Je suis allé aujourd’hui à Abu Simbel depuis Assouan. La guest house située sur l’île Eléphantine m’a facturé l’excursion pour 450 EGP. Départ à 3h30 de l’île. Un passeur nous a fait traverser le Nil. Puis nous montons dans un minivan. Ensuite, le chauffeur récupère d’autres touristes dans des hôtels de la ville (ils ont payé 300 EGP). Nous arrivons à 7h40 à Abu Simbel. La conduite de notre chauffeur fut dangereuse et donc stressante. A notre arrivée, il nous annonce qu’il repart à 9h30. Nous avons donc un peu moins de 2 heures pour visiter le site. Malheureusement, nous n’avons pas eu le temps de visiter la petite expo du visitor center. Le retour fut tout aussi stressant. Nous avons échapper à un accrochage avec un bus. Nous arrivons à Assouan à 12h45. Au final, je n’ai pas compris pourquoi nous partions aussi tôt tout cela pour à peine 2 heures de visite. L’hôte de la Guest house m’avait dit que si nous prenions le bus collectif, nous n’aurions pas assez de temps pour visiter Abu Simbel car le dernier bus collectif repartirait selon lui à 13h00. Si c’était à refaire, je prendrai le premier bus collectif pour Abu Simbel car il me semble que je bénéficierais d’autant de temps qu’en minivan voire plus. En outre, le prix du bus collectif est dérisoire par rapport à celui facturé par la Guest house.

Bonjour, nous venons ma fille et moi faire une croisière en juin + 1 semaine a hurghada? Le TO nous propose un pack excursion à 170e et diverses excursions à 50e en moyenne, croyez vous qu'il soit possible de faire les excursions seules, j'imagine qu'une fois débarquées il ya des taxis à attendre. Deplus pdt notre sejour à hurghada on aimerait aller 2 jours au caire, pas en avion car trop cher. Comment faire ??? y a t il des compagnies de bus serieuses, et ou la sécurité est "sure". Merci à vous Isace

Bonjour je suis a Luxor je désire aller a la vallée des nobles et des artisans je pense m'y rendre par moi même est ce facile a faire et combien doit je me attendre a payer je sais qu' il y a un des petit bateau pour traverser ses combien merci

Hi there,

I’m heading back to Egypt for the first time in 30 years this July. Last time, I was 20, and we spent two weeks traveling on a shoestring as backpackers.

I’m wondering about a "cruise" on a felucca from Aswan—mainly to avoid being stuck in an air-conditioned tourist bubble (we’re already spending our first week in that setting with our diving club). We’d like to explore the most interesting stretch of the Nile between Aswan and Luxor. Do you have any thoughts on this option, tips, or maybe some contacts?

Thanks in advance!

Mathieu

Bonjour à tous, voici le lien pour connaître les nouveaux prix d'entrées sur les sites, valables depuis le 1er novembre . Pour Luxor et Assouan, allez en pages 4 et 5 !

https://www.t3wy.nl/wp-content/uploads/Nov2019-Tickets-Booklet-English.pdf

Vous remarquerez, par ex., que le supplément pour Nefertari est passé à 1400 LEG ! Le suppl. pour la tombe de Toutankhamon : 300 Leg, alors que celui pour Ay est à 60 , ...

Faites vos choix ... et beau voyage ! Bonne soirée à tous !

Are we allowed to take photos inside the tombs and mastabas in Egypt? Thanks

Hello,

I backpacked in Egypt back in 1998 (as I have in all my other destinations). We’re planning to go again in early 2026. The country has surely changed, and I have a few questions for those who’ve been there recently: - Is it possible to travel completely independently from Cairo to Abu Simbel (Aswan), both legally and safely? - If some stretches are better with guidance or a guide, could you let me know where, please? - In 1998, the only way to get to Abu Simbel from Aswan was by plane. What’s the situation now? - I read a tip about arriving the day before in Abu Simbel, staying overnight to be there at opening time and enjoy the site before the organized tours arrive. Do you have any links for hotels near Abu Simbel, please?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts and advice! 🙂

hi fellow travelers, we’d like to go to EGYPT, but independently... is it possible to find spots on a felucca to sail up the Nile once we’re there? Thanks for your tips

Hello everyone,

I’m looking into planning a trip to Egypt (first time!)

Important context: My wife has difficulty walking. Maybe what I’m looking for will turn out to be complicated. We’re traveling as a couple for 10 to 14 days.

The initial plan is: - Land in Cairo: visit Cairo and the surrounding area (still figuring out how long to stay) - Head up to Luxor: preferably by boat, otherwise by train, or as a last resort, by plane See what sights there are along the way - Hot-air balloon excursion in Luxor: Need to look into this - Then go either to Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh (via ferry) for some beach time and diving (2/3 days)

The goal for this first trip isn’t to see everything at each destination, but rather to be on the move and experience the journey.

My question is about whether it’s possible to travel up the Nile one-way without doing a round-trip cruise from the starting point. Is this doable? If so, how does it work? Through a local agency?

Should we do this trip in this direction, or would it make more sense to go the other way, starting from Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada?

Thanks in advance for your tips! 🙂 Laurent

Bonjour, peut on visiter l'essentiel de l'EGYPTE en une semaine , sans prendre de bateau ? ou la croisière est elle indispensable. Merci.

Bonjour savez vous où puis je échanger mes livres égyptiennes en euro ? Je suis sur lyon. Merci bonne journée

https://wikitravel.org/en/Abu_Simbel

Bonjour,

Je viens vers vous pour une information précise. Je suis déjà allé à Abou Simbel en convoi. Or, lors de mon prochain voyage, j'entends louer une voiture à Assouan sans chauffeur et m'y rendre par mes propres moyens afin d'y rester 2 jours. Les convois sont supprimés et le self drive pour les touristes est autorisé.

Ma question porte sur l'obtention du permis de police. Où puis-je l'obtenir / le retirer sachant que la règle veut que la demande et l'enregistrement doivent être faits 24 h avant le départ ? J'ai un doute sur l'info de Wikitravel en annexe selon laquelle il peut être obtenu au premier check point le jour du départ.

Je n'ai pas trouvé via un contact par mail d'agence de voyage sur place qui fournit ce service contre rémunération.

Merci à tous pour une réponse fiable.

Nab 🙂

Bonjour,

Nous passerons deux mois , janvier et février, en Egypte.

On a prévu une semaine à Assouan, budget maxi par jour 30€ pour une chambre ou un appartement. L'île Elephantine a l'air bien agréable.

Vos adresses? Vos conseils ?

Un grand merci à l'avance.

Hi everyone! We’re heading to Egypt for two weeks at the beginning of April. Here’s our current itinerary: |02/04/2026 - Cairo (arriving at 8:00 PM) |03/04/2026 - Cairo| |04/04/2026 - Dahshur / Saqqara / overnight in Giza |05/04/2026 - Giza / Cairo| |06/04/2026 - Cairo - Abu Simbel |07/04/2026 - Abu Simbel to Aswan |08/04/2026 - Aswan |09/04/2026 - Aswan |10/04/2026 - Aswan to Luxor |11/04/2026 - Luxor |12/04/2026 - Luxor |13/04/2026 - Luxor |14/04/2026 - Luxor to Hurghada/Safaga |15/04/2026 - Hurghada / Safaga |16/04/2026 - Red Sea / Cairo| |17/04/2026 - Cairo |18/04/2026 - Cairo (return to Belgium at 10:00 AM)

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this itinerary, but mostly I’m wondering if it’s possible—and worth it—to take a one-way flight to Abu Simbel. We’d like to spend a night there to take our time visiting the site early in the morning and catch the sound-and-light show in the evening, then head to Aswan with a private driver or by bus.

Your feedback would be super helpful in planning this part of our trip!

Have a great day! 🙂 Luis

Hi there,

I’ve finally decided to make my childhood dream come true—and at the same time, fulfill my two boys’ dreams (ages 9 and 13). Just to give you some context, we’re used to "backpacker" vacations—the little one even crossed Malaysia on my back. But now I’ve got a teenager, so if I pack too much, he complains, and I’m getting older, so I’m more tired 😉.

I’ve put together this itinerary trying not to rush, based on a felucca trip with a small local agency that has a solid reputation.

Day 1: Late arrival in Cairo Day 2: Cairo - Flight to Aswan (11:20 PM)? Day 3: Aswan? Cairo? Day 4: Aswan Day 5: Sail Day 1 Day 6: Sail Day 2 (camel market + Kom Ombo) Day 7: Sail Day 3 (Jabal El Silsila) Day 8: Sail Day 4 Edfu - transfer to Luxor - arriving at 2 PM Day 9: Luxor (Valley of the Kings) Day 10: Luxor (Karnak) Day 11: Luxor / Cairo? Day 12: Cairo: Giza Day 13: Cairo Giza again - Flight home at 11 PM

My main question is about how much time to allocate in Aswan, Luxor, and Cairo to avoid missing out but without feeling rushed. We definitely have: - 3 full days in Cairo - 2.5 days in Luxor - 1 day in Aswan

I can adjust a bit: - By adding 1 day in Aswan or Cairo - By adding a half-day in Cairo or Luxor.

What would you recommend and why?

Thanks in advance!

Catherine, back on VoyageForum—what a joy.

I’ve read everything and its opposite in travel guides and online. It seems that hotel owners—and the government—require tourists to pay in foreign currency rather than the local one (pounds). This is a huge problem for me since I’ll be in Egypt for 3 months. I can’t exactly walk around with thousands of dollars on me (I’m from Quebec). I could pay with a credit card—easier—but I think there’s an extra fee. Is that really the case? But what do I do if a small-town hotel doesn’t accept credit cards??? I thought about using a WISE debit card, but again, what if the place doesn’t have a payment terminal??? Can I hope that some establishments in less touristy areas might accept payment in pounds? And most importantly: does the same issue apply to paying for entry to archaeological sites??? A big thank you for your insights—I’m totally in the DARK here!!!

Marc Lamarre

Hi there,

I’m planning my next trip outside Europe for next year, but unfortunately, I don’t have a choice with the dates—it’s late June to early July. Last year, I went to Japan for three weeks, and it was constantly 36-37°C with over 90% humidity. It wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t impossible either.

For Egypt, I know it’s a period to avoid if possible, but I’m thinking that by the sea, it might be manageable. Otherwise, I’ll consider another destination.

Day 1: Arrival in Hurghada in the evening Day 2, 3, 4: Hurghada Day 5: Hurghada, then drive to Luxor in the early afternoon Day 6: Luxor Day 7: Luxor, then drive back to Hurghada in the late afternoon Day 8, 9, 10, 11: Hurghada Day 12: Return flight

For the Hurghada trip, either rent a car or—easier—a private car/van. Is it worth adding an extra day in Luxor?

During the stay, we’re planning activities like camel rides, quad biking, jeep tours, snorkeling, and jet skiing.

Thanks for your replies

Hi, how’s the visit to the pyramids going? Do we buy tickets on the spot? Is the distance to cover significant? How do you get around—on foot? Are there shuttles? Thanks

Hi there,

This trip to Egypt isn’t happening anytime soon, but I like to plan a few steps ahead! 😉

I’ve already been to Egypt several times (Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, the classic cruise, the Lake Nasser cruise, Abu Simbel, Taba) both solo and on organized tours, but my partner hasn’t.

So, I’m thinking of mixing the classic with something a bit more original.

My idea is to visit Cairo and its surroundings, then make my way to Luxor in stages. The trip would end in Luxor.

Renting a car doesn’t seem like a viable option. That leaves boats, public transport, a car with a driver, or even a private tour for the stretch between Cairo and Luxor.

My questions:

How can I cover the Cairo-Luxor stretch if I go through the White Desert? Is a car with a driver possible? What’s the daily cost of hiring a car with a driver (including the driver’s accommodation and expenses)? How many days should I plan for this route (Saqqara, Fayoum Oasis, Black Desert, White Desert, Ad-Dakhla, El Kharga)?

Are there any cruise boats that do the Cairo-Luxor route (or vice versa)? Dahabiyas? Or at least the Assiut-Luxor stretch?

Thanks! 🙂

We just got back from a trip to Egypt: 2 days in Cairo, then a week on the Nile with a cruise through a tour operator. An incredible discovery of the Pyramids of Cairo—such an emotional moment! Then a wonderful stroll along the Nile, where we leisurely soaked in the "life" along this river. An exceptional guide who transported us back less than 4,000–5,000 years BC... But here’s the thing—because there’s often a "BUT"—the flip side is discovering a *very* polluted country! Even on the Nile, the number of boats is staggering (I went barefoot on the boat one day, and by the end of the day, my feet were black with soot?). In Cairo, with nearly 20 million inhabitants, there’s trash everywhere (except around the airport and villa areas). We even saw a dead cow with stray dogs eating its "innards"—but no one seemed bothered! By the way, there are *tons* of wild dogs in Egypt and very few... cats! One day after our arrival, we had to pay our entry visa to the guide on the bus—and *only* in cash? 95 EUROS???? A disgrace, since the visa price is $25 (as stated on the visa stamp)... Someone needs to explain where that money goes??? The excursions (optional ones) are *five times* more expensive than the posted rates for tourists. There are two prices: one for Egyptians (which makes sense, given an average salary of 360 euros/month). On top of that, the cruise manager asked us to pay half in cash and half by card (we refused and paid everything in cash). First time I’ve ever seen that payment method for excursions—where *does* the money go?... During a stop in Aswan, we wanted to visit the Nubian Museum (amazing!). We took a carriage, and before leaving, we agreed on a round-trip price of 20 euros for 4 people to take us to the museum. It was all good with the driver—who called himself "Michel" and his poor horse, Rambo. On the way back, of course, he caused a scene, demanding *much* more... We refused and gave him the 20 euros we’d agreed on. But then, as if by chance, this same carriage driver stopped for a man who asked us to exchange two 20-euro bills and 10 one-euro coins for a 50-euro bill. I pulled out my 50-euro note while talking to Michel, and the other guy claimed I’d given him a 10-euro bill?? He handed me the bill—so you get the scam! So, be *very* careful with carriage drivers and their "colleagues"! Drinks on board are outrageously priced—a simple beer (Stella) costs 5 euros, and the wine is undrinkable... Tips are expected in euros—they won’t accept Egyptian pounds... and of course, you’re constantly harassed to exchange 5-euro or 10-euro bills, or even more! They end up with tons of coins, so we did it at first, but after a while, it’s just not possible—they insist way too much! I’ll stop here—it’s already quite long. So, a mixed-feelings trip overall...

philippe

I’m stuck in the airport on a layover, so here’s what I wish I’d known before I left! :)

When I arrived, I got scammed right away at the VODAFONE stand in the airport. They sold me a 20 GB SIM card for 10 €—cash only because their terminal wasn’t working—and it stopped working the next day… After that, I got an Orange SIM in town for 10 €, and it worked perfectly.

I’d booked my airport transfer online with B… for 7 €, but it’s even cheaper on the spot with Indrive—I paid 4 € for the return trip. Indrive helps you avoid getting ripped off, because scamming is basically the national sport here…

Naama Bay, along with Old Sharm, is the heart of the nightlife: a few bars with music and shisha, and tons of shops selling knockoffs. The beach is nice, but there aren’t any corals.

Watch out: the beaches are all paid, costing around 2 to 3 € each time, and you’ll be packed in like sardines on sun loungers that are all squished together! Only hotels have private beaches, often with a shuttle running once or twice a day. Good to know if you’re thinking of renting an apartment…

Another issue with apartments is the food—there’s not much variety in the small supermarkets.

There’s apparently a free beach in Hadaba, but I couldn’t find it. I did find Shark Bay, which is amazing… but it’s a bit far.

At first, I rented an apartment, but I ended up switching to all-inclusive stays at different hotels for the same price…

AVOID booking with STAYFORLONG!!! I booked an all-inclusive stay through them, and when I arrived, the hotel told me it was only half-board! I couldn’t get in touch with them at all… That site is a total scam.

In early February, it’s chilly at night but hot in the sun during the day. The pool water is pretty cold, but the sea is fine for swimming.

The corals are incredible! Take advantage of them!!!

That said, once you’re out of the water, there’s not much else to do…

Hi everyone,

We’re heading to Cairo in April 2025 and would love to do a 3-day desert excursion. Either the trip to SIWA or the classic "Bahariya Oasis and White Desert" circuit, ideally private or in a small group.

We’d prefer to go through a local agency in Cairo. Does anyone know a reliable one?

Thanks in advance!

Gaby

Hi everyone! 🙂 I’m planning a 3-week trip to Egypt in July 2025, and my itinerary isn’t set yet. I’ve traveled solo as a backpacker before and I’m really into history. Here’s how I’m thinking of organizing it: Since I’ll be arriving and departing from Cairo, I’m thinking of visiting the Giza sites on the 2nd day and saving the city of Cairo and the Grand Egyptian Museum for a few days before my departure, after seeing the sites where the collections come from. After Giza, I’m planning two days of visits to Saqqara: the first in North Saqqara with the tomb of Horemheb, the Pyramid of Unas (entering), the Step Pyramid of Djoser (entering), the Serapeum of Saqqara (entering), the Pyramid of Teti (entering), the Mastaba of Mereruka (entering), the tomb of Maia, and the Imhotep Museum. Does that sound doable in one day? The idea is to have slept in Saqqara the night before to arrive right at opening. The second day would include the Red Pyramids (entering) and admiring the Bent, White, and Black Pyramids from afar in the morning, then the Pyramids of Pepi I and Pepi II, the tomb of Mehu (entering), and the ruins of the Pyramid of Djedkare Isesi in the afternoon. Does anyone know if there are drivers who can take you to these places and what the price range might be? The ruins of Memphis don’t really excite me (maybe I’m wrong), so I might just stop by the museum with the giant reclining statue. I get the impression that the buildings in Abusir are closed to the public—maybe I got that wrong? 😉 It seems complicated to visit the sites of Tell el-Amarna and around Tuna el-Gebel in terms of transport. Next, I’d like to visit the sites of Abydos and the temple at Dendera. I understand it’s necessary to go to Luxor first and then head back to Abydos and Dendera to visit them comfortably in one day. By the way, do you know if negotiated prices with a local guide would be lower than those from agencies like Get Your Guide (110 € if I’m alone)? How many days do you recommend for visiting the tombs in Luxor? I’d like to see a lot of them—would 3 full days be enough? After that, I’d really like to visit the sites of Esna, Edfu, and Kom Ombo on the way to Aswan. The only options I’ve found for this kind of route are by boat. Do you think it’s possible to hire a taxi for the day to make the trip to Aswan with these stops (and at what price!)? After Aswan, I’ll visit the temples of Philae and Abu Simbel over two days. Then, the rest of the trip is less clear: I’m considering visiting Alexandria and Rosetta. Maybe also, depending on how many days I have left, the sites of Bubastis (I’m having trouble understanding the significance of the remaining ruins) to continue to Tanis, which looks nice (is it?). But again, there’s the question of transport to get there.

This is quite a long post for a first message—sorry for all the questions! Have a great evening, Nico

Hello everyone and HAPPY NEW YEAR! Amateur Egyptologist here, 🙂 and I’ve finally planned a trip there before age catches up with me. I’ve booked a 10-day tour with our dear Amandine Marshall and her favorite agency (which I won’t name to avoid advertising).

The organizer’s fact sheet recommends:

Personal gear - Sunglasses - High-SPF sunscreen - Toiletries (preferably biodegradable products) - Hat or cap with neck coverage

Personal first-aid kit - Aspirin/paracetamol - Anti-diarrheal tablets - Throat lozenges - Antiseptic cream - Insect bite cream - Bandages and adhesive tape - Any regularly used medications or toiletries

What luggage should we bring? - Travel bag (70 liters) or suitcase. - Small backpack (30 liters) for day trips.

What should we pack? - Shoes: opt for "trekking" or mid-mountain hiking shoes with thick but flexible soles, preferably made of canvas. Choose shoes with good ankle support. - Lightweight, loose-fitting canvas pants that are comfortable and versatile. - Shirts/T-shirts: 2 or 3 shirts, preferably long-sleeved to avoid sunburn. T-shirts are also recommended, but watch out for sunburn. - Sweater or fleece for the evenings, as winter nights can get chilly.

Would any seasoned Egypt travelers have any tips or suggestions to add? Thanks!

Bonjour à tous, Je suis en train d'organiser un itinéraire pour notre séjour (mon mari et moi) en Egypte pendant deux semaines en octobre prochain. Nous aurons 15 "vrais" jours sur place et j'aimerais avoir vos avis et conseils sur l'itinéraire que j'envisage pour notre séjour et peut-être les réponses aux questions que je me pose 🙂

Jour 1 (dimanche 18 octobre) : arrivée très matinale au Caire à 1h30. Nous comptons prendre un train dans la matinée pour nous rendre à Alexandrie. Jour 2 : matinée et déjeuner à Alexandrie. Train en début d'après-midi pour retourner au Caire et y prendre le train de nuit pour Louxor Jour 3 : arrivée matinale à Louxor. Vallée des Artisans, vallée des Nobles et Medinet Habou avec le guide conseillé par Brigitte s'il est disponible Jour 4 : avec ce même guide, visite de Abydos et Dendara Jour 5 : survol en montgolfière tôt le matin. Visite du temple de Karnak Jour 6 : train dans la matinée pour aller à Assouan. Iles Elephantine et Kitchener. Souk Jour 7 : Temple de Philae et Musée de la Nubie Jour 8 : transfert pour Abu Simbel et hôtel sur place Jour 9 : visite du temple avant l'arrivée des groupes. Retour sur Assouan dans la journée. Début de la croisière pour descendre le Nil en direction de Louxor Jour 10 : croisière Jour 11 : croisière Jour 12 : croisière jusqu'à Esna et transfert à Louxor (si felouque si j'ai bien compris) ou jusqu'à Louxor (si dahabiyya si j'ai vraiment bien compris ?!) Jour 13 : Vallée des Rois, musée de Louxor. Temple de Louxor la nuit Jour 14 : avion pour Le Caire dans la matinée. Jour 15 (01/11) : Le Caire 02/11 : décollage pour Paris via Rome à 4h30 du matin

Quelques interrogations : - j'ai souvent lu qu'il n'était pas tellement plus cher de prendre un avion pour le trajet Le Caire/Louxor plutôt que le train de nuit, pour un gain de temps non négligeable. Toutefois, je trouve difficilement des billets à moins 120/150 euros pour l'avion. Je m'y prends trop tôt ? - j'ai regardé pour faire des simulations de réservations de train sur le site de National Egyptian Railways ; or même à des dates proches (courant mars par exemple), impossible de réserver. Une astuce pour m'aider à réserver ? - les transferts pour Abu Simbel depuis Assouan se font-ils en convoi ? ou peut-on partir en milieu de journée en voiture individuelle avec chauffeur ? - pour la croisière, je suis en contact avec une agence locale à Assouan (sur felouque) et attends une réponse de l'agence conseillée par Brigitte. J'ai parfois lu que le dimanche était le jour privilégié pour les départs en croisière. Si je m'en tiens à mon itinéraire, le jour 9, début de la croisière, tombe le lundi 26. Vaudrait-il mieux que nous enlevions un jour à Louxor (le 4e ou 5e par exemple) pour le positionner avant notre retour sur le Caire afin de pouvoir commencer la croisière le dimanche 25 ? - autre question sur les croisières : est-il possible de naviguer du temple d'Abu Simbel à Assouan ? (hors gros bateau de croisière) - si nous devions faire un spectacle de sons et lumières, lequel devrions-nous privilégier ? Je garde un souvenir très mitigé de celui de Karnak auquel j'avais assisté en 1999 Dernière précision : ayant séjourné au Caire en octobre 2010, nous prévoyons de n'y rester que peu de temps, le temps justement de retourner aux pyramides de Gizeh, Saqqarah et au mastaba de Tî Un grand merci d'avance pour vos conseils avisés et critiques !