Sorry I have not commented on your message. You will have a great time on the Nile cruise. Everyone is very friendly and you won't feel that you are on your own. The accommodation is superb, very clean and no motion when the ship is moving, the food excellent and the staff very attentive. The tours of the temples are accompanied by an experienced egyptologist. It was very hot and humid in September so the tours were done early in the morning. You will enjoy the whole experience. Just be firm with the traders who are a pain. If you can buy anything, the silver is good. Egyptian, English and dollars are accepted. I think that it is better to have plenty of Egyptian pounds but any currency is acceptable. Winnie