From cruise virgins to cruise veterans, a luxurious River Nile cruise offers its guests a comfortable and memorable way of exploring ancient Egypt. The river is lined with some of the world's oldest cities and monuments as well as working farmland and settlements, offering a glimpse into Egypt's past and present day.
Every Nile cruise operator will have a different itinerary, but there are a few standard sights to expect to see. One of Egypt's most important historical sites that sits on the bank of the Nile is the Valley of the Kings. This 1000 year old site is home to the tombs of Pharaohs, and was the last resting place of Egyptian kings for over 600 years,
Luxor Temple - built in 1400BC - like many of Egypt's ancient relics is like an outdoor museum, where visitors can spend time walking around the temple and gazing at the impressive duo of the Ramesses II Colossus' that guard the entrance. Many Nile cruises also take in Cairo where cruise guests can opt to take a day tour around the pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx and learn all about ancient Egyptian civilization. Cairo is the largest Arab city, and is also the home to more modern Muslim and Christian architecture, as well as art galleries and comprehensive museums.
An extended River Nile cruise could also include a visit to Alexandria on Egypt's Mediterranean coast, where visitors can visit the incredible Bibliotecha Alexandria (or the Library of Alexandria). Another extension of a Nile cruise may include a visit to the Red Sea, and the Egyptian resorts of Sharm el Sheikh and El Gouna.
Nile cruise boats also ensure the highest level of luxury, offering all the best mod-cons and facilities to make your time down the Nile as memorable as possible. On-board, traditional Egyptian entertainment is scheduled and local food on the menu, as well as swimming pools, spas and gyms which all make a Nile cruise fit for a king, or should that be pharaoh...
Every Nile cruise operator will have a different itinerary, but there are a few standard sights to expect to see. One of Egypt's most important historical sites that sits on the bank of the Nile is the Valley of the Kings. This 1000 year old site is home to the tombs of Pharaohs, and was the last resting place of Egyptian kings for over 600 years,
Luxor Temple - built in 1400BC - like many of Egypt's ancient relics is like an outdoor museum, where visitors can spend time walking around the temple and gazing at the impressive duo of the Ramesses II Colossus' that guard the entrance. Many Nile cruises also take in Cairo where cruise guests can opt to take a day tour around the pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx and learn all about ancient Egyptian civilization. Cairo is the largest Arab city, and is also the home to more modern Muslim and Christian architecture, as well as art galleries and comprehensive museums.
An extended River Nile cruise could also include a visit to Alexandria on Egypt's Mediterranean coast, where visitors can visit the incredible Bibliotecha Alexandria (or the Library of Alexandria). Another extension of a Nile cruise may include a visit to the Red Sea, and the Egyptian resorts of Sharm el Sheikh and El Gouna.
Nile cruise boats also ensure the highest level of luxury, offering all the best mod-cons and facilities to make your time down the Nile as memorable as possible. On-board, traditional Egyptian entertainment is scheduled and local food on the menu, as well as swimming pools, spas and gyms which all make a Nile cruise fit for a king, or should that be pharaoh...
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