Published on Feb, 2025
Firstly this is a really long day but don't let that put you off, it's really worth the effort. Picked up from Makadi Bay around 5.30am, in a modern and clean minibus, along with one other family. Our driver put his foot down but it always felt pretty safe and with a couple of toilet stops we arrived in Luxor around 9.30. Picking up our guide Liala, who was a great combination of friendly, knowledgeable and no nonsense (with any local hassle!). The tour clearly follows the itinerary, with all tickets provided. Hard to describe how impressive the tombs/temples are, each fantastic in a different way. The Nile boat trip was lovely (extra cost) and lunch was decent if not great. The visit to the alabaster factory was actually ok, their products do feel really good quality and the usual bartering was definitely a bit more low key. Laila was really helpful, buying drinks (plentiful free bottled water provided on the bus) and snacks on our behalf to prevent us paying tourist prices. We left for the return trip around 5.15pm and got back to the hotel around 8.30. Thanks to Laila and our driver for an absolutely brilliant day, that will live long in the memory.