If you love traveling, but you've never been to Egypt yet, you are missing out on a superior travel destination. Going on one of the nearly four hundred Egypt Nile Cruises gives you a chance to live like a queen or a king for a number of days. To go back to a lifestyle long forgotten and at the same time enjoy the magnificent sunshine of Egypt.
Although there are shorter trips embarking from Luxor, most cruises start off in Cairo. This enchanting megalopolis is a fascinating mix of the old and the new. Spending a morning or afternoon in the ancient market of Khan el-Khalili is like being transported back in time. In the Egyptian Museum you can view an actual mummy in the condition it must have been thousands of years ago. And nobody should leave Cairo without viewing the Pyramids of Giza just outside the city.
Once you've boarded your boat, you will be transported to a world of luxury. The food is varied and delicious - a mix of oriental and Western. Your nights will be filled with watching belly dancing or a variety of other shows. And during the day you can relax in your air-conditioned cabin or spend time on deck watching the Egyptian countryside going through its paces like it has been doing for centuries.
Most tours stop at the temples of Luxor, Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo. These magnificent reminders of kingdoms long gone are always fascinating to visit. After that you will most likely proceed to Aswan, where a side trip to the massive Aswan dam is a possibility.
There are a huge selection of cruises available - enough to suit every taste and pocket. If you have a limited budget or not a lot of time, you have the choice of going on a three day cruise from Luxor to Aswan. The most expensive, but also the most enjoyable, is a cruise from Cairo right down to Aswan. You can return with the cruise boat, or alternatively fly back or take a sleeper train.
Dressing up on these Egypt Nile cruises is not really the norm - except maybe for the Captain's ball. Otherwise jeans and a t-shirt are perfectly adequate. The important thing here is to have fun and to return to wherever you came from with new vigor and energy.
Although there are shorter trips embarking from Luxor, most cruises start off in Cairo. This enchanting megalopolis is a fascinating mix of the old and the new. Spending a morning or afternoon in the ancient market of Khan el-Khalili is like being transported back in time. In the Egyptian Museum you can view an actual mummy in the condition it must have been thousands of years ago. And nobody should leave Cairo without viewing the Pyramids of Giza just outside the city.
Once you've boarded your boat, you will be transported to a world of luxury. The food is varied and delicious - a mix of oriental and Western. Your nights will be filled with watching belly dancing or a variety of other shows. And during the day you can relax in your air-conditioned cabin or spend time on deck watching the Egyptian countryside going through its paces like it has been doing for centuries.
Most tours stop at the temples of Luxor, Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo. These magnificent reminders of kingdoms long gone are always fascinating to visit. After that you will most likely proceed to Aswan, where a side trip to the massive Aswan dam is a possibility.
There are a huge selection of cruises available - enough to suit every taste and pocket. If you have a limited budget or not a lot of time, you have the choice of going on a three day cruise from Luxor to Aswan. The most expensive, but also the most enjoyable, is a cruise from Cairo right down to Aswan. You can return with the cruise boat, or alternatively fly back or take a sleeper train.
Dressing up on these Egypt Nile cruises is not really the norm - except maybe for the Captain's ball. Otherwise jeans and a t-shirt are perfectly adequate. The important thing here is to have fun and to return to wherever you came from with new vigor and energy.
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For a great selection ofriver cruises 2014 and also Thomson cruises 2014 find your ideal cruise with tips and avice from William Fuller the cruise expert from cruises 2014
