TRANSFORM your Travel: Luxury 5-Day Nile Cruise Luxor-Aswan

Room: The space was ok and clean. But the room didn’t feel sturdy. Some parts of the flooring were “soft” and when stepped on went inwards. The bed was as also crazy hard and felt like a rock. Many of my tour mates agreed. Toilet: Water pressure was really weak. The soap and shampoo were not good quality and basically could use one shower gel for each shower. Hairdryer was also pathetic. Also, no dental kit was provided. Wifi: no wifi available which was fine. But the PAID wifi was only available in the bar and reception which was ??? Food: Mediocre most of the time. Garlic bread wasn’t hot and always ran out. The chef cooked meals (roast beef, salmon etc) was always dry. Fried stuff was ok though. They DID NOT have water available during meals which was ???. Overall not the best experience I had during my time in Egypt.

We have mixed opinions about this cruise. First of all, they bring you from Aswan to Luxor only to see temples. So those expecting more should know that it’s all about temples and nothing more. The ship itself seems a little run-down and old. Our first floor room was spacious but no balcony, though they had full windows to look out from. The journey was smooth and beautiful but gets a little overwhelming with rushed schedules every morning, sometimes starting from 4am. The restaurant staff were all wonderful: full of smiles and welcoming. Food could have been a little more variable but was good enough for all kinds of tastes. I’m impressed by the manager, who made sure we were on board once when the tour company dropped us off at another gate. However, I’m a little skeptical of the approach of Mr. Hero at the front desk. I felt he was full of sarcasm and not very polite.Over all a one time only experience is good enough for me.

We stayed 3 nights on the Concerta 2, Nile cruise. Arranged by our travel agency  saffraanreizen.nl We were kindly received on board. Below deck on both sides luxury cabins with private balcony. The cabin is taken care of, tea and coffee, refrigerator, air conditioning and toiletries are provided. Wifi is paid per 24 hours. Even towels for the pool. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is in the restaurant. In the lobby is a day's overview. The food was really delicious, varied, vegetarian, desserts really something for everyone. We did not have tickets for Kom Ombo, as we would do that on the spot. An employee at the front desk, asked about it and arranged tickets for us through a guide on board. This surprised us to no end. They are incredibly friendly and helpful, from cleaning, kitchen doesn't matter.  When we returned to a clean cabin, a swan or other artwork was waiting for us, compliments. They care about us, the positive way, absolutely not pushy! For example, due to time we had to take a carriage to the temple of Edfu. Staff walked with us, stopped someone and made it clear that we really had to be back in time. Because the language is and remains a big problem. Conclusion: we recommend to everyone the them cruise.

Embarking on Ms Concerto represents a classic and essential journey to discover Egypt’s archaeological treasures and rich history from a unique and privileged perspective: that of the majestic Nile River. It is crucial to thoroughly research and compare the various options and operators, as the quality of facilities, onboard service and excursions offered can vary significantly between agencies, ensuring the best possible experience.

En este barco lo más importante a resaltar es la amabilidad del personal. Insuperable ,serviciales,amables, simpáticos e incluso un poco guasones. El remontar el Nilo con sus increíbles vistas ya es todo un lujo. La motonave está correcta con suites amplias que dan todas al Nilo. Ahora bien, se nota que ha pasado tiempos mejores, de hecho no se utilizaba desde el 2011. Comer y servicio de bar está bien. Muy recomendable todo en su conjunto. Al final llevas el hotel a cuestas.

La motonave está renovada y se nota, la habitación era amplia y nueva, lo único que hacia ruido era el aire acondicionado. La comida es un bufé bastante europeo, nos hubiera gustado probar más comida egipcia. La cubierta y la piscina muy bien para tomar el sol, bañarse o ver pasar el espectacular paisaje. Personal muy agradable.