My wife and I had a marvellous holiday, made extra special by the good company we were in all week and we can't praise Mac, our guide, enough for his help and enthusiasm and for taking us on an interesting wander through the streets of Luxor one evening, away from the tourist areas. I loved the trip, I loved the boat, I loved the heat, 50 degrees Celsius mid week! We've done it before and we'll do it again.

Most bad points apply to all boats on the Nile as it is getting very overcrowded especially going through the lock at Esna. However, still a wonderful holiday with unique scenery and site seeing.

I would not recommend the Orchestra Nile Cruise to anyone old or young. The cruise boat is advertised at 5* Deluxe and it is not even 3*, it is old, falling apart, dirty and grubby. The tour guide for Med Hotels is totally unhelpful and the boat manager cannot speak any English at all, so any complaints are pointless.

The itinerary is not the same as that sold and you do not spend any time at all in Luxor.

Med Hotels charged £15 entry fee to Egypt and I know from experience, having been 6 times, that you get change from £10.

This was my third Nile cruise, therefore I knew what to expect and this wasn't it.

Avoid this company and boat!