What to Pack for Egypt (And What to Skip)
A practical Egypt packing list from someone who's seen every overpacking and underpacking mistake. Real advice, no fluff.
Cairo University History graduate with 20+ years guiding travelers across Egypt. Magdy founded Aswan Luxor Cruises in 2010 with a vision: share Egypt through Egyptian eyes. He speaks English and Arabic, and personally inspects every ship in our portfolio.
Two decades of helping travelers choose the right cruise category, duration, and ship for their style. Has personally inspected every ship in our portfolio.
University-trained specialist in New Kingdom Egypt (1550-1070 BCE). Reads hieroglyphs and brings ancient stories to life in the temples themselves.
Deep knowledge of every major and minor site between Aswan and Luxor — including obscure temples that don't appear in standard guidebooks.
Crafts custom Egypt itineraries combining Cairo, Nile cruises, Abu Simbel, Red Sea, and Alexandria — tailored to your dates, pace, and interests.
Specializes in making Egyptian history come alive for kids — knows which sites engage children and how to pace a family trip without exhaustion.
Egypt's traditional sailboat experience. Has sailed every dahabiya route multiple times and knows hidden anchorages personally.