Egypt Nile cruises: luxurious glimpse into ancient Egypt

2008-03-11 11:30:46

( Travel )



Imagine sipping a glass of champagne and sitting on the deck of one of the many luxurious Egypt Nile cruises while revisiting centuries of Egyptian culture up close.

A visit to Egypt would not be complete without experiencing Egypt Nile cruises. Even with availability of modern tourist shuttles, Egypt Nile cruises are still a favorite alternative and a classical and historical way to visit Egypt. In the old days, Egypt Nile cruises were the only means to visit the tombs and temples located along the Nile river. Today, Egypt Nile cruises are a more relaxing means of travel and take you to a broader diversity of ancient relics and artifacts along the banks of the river.

Egypt Nile cruises allow you a glimpse into the Egyptian countryside where people now live similarly to the way they did more than 5,000 years ago. There are the mud brick homes and the centuries old practice of using a donkey to tend their fields and move produce.

Egypt Nile cruises are aboard a floating luxury hotel or ship often referred to as a Nile cruiser. Most luxury Nile cruises have the comforts of a luxury hotel including hot tubs, nightclubs, restaurants, swimming pools, spa, gyms and stores. Depending on what you are willing to pay, choice of rooms range from suites, to regular, small and utilitarian. There is also the option of air-conditioning, TV and private bath. Most Egypt Nile cruises have some form of entertainment on board including disco or dance areas, live bands or nightly shows, belly dancing, cocktail parties or Nubian shows.

For the more adventurous tourist, Egypt Nile cruises are also available aboard a felucca – a traditional Egyptian Nile sailboat. A traditional felucca trip takes an enjoyable several hours and accommodations are primitive with tourists sleeping in open decks and sailors doubling as chefs.

Egypt Nile cruises may differ significantly but are usually either seven, four or three nights. A short Nile river cruise may take you to Luxor – one of Egypt’s biggest tourist attractions and to the sunniest southern town of Aswan, an old border town located 81 miles south of Luxor. The longer luxury Nile cruises may take you up north to Dendera along the west bank of the Nile river. A complete tour of Egypt however may take you off the Nile river cruise and include overland day tours and short flights to visit the pyramids and museums in other remote locations.

Egypt Nile cruises packages are aplenty. Doing a little research may help you choose the best cruise package for you. Check the internet under these listings: cruises on the Nile, cruising the Nile, luxury Nile cruises, Nile cruises, Nile river cruise and Nile river cruises.


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