If you want to enjoy an exciting and romantic river cruise, book a tour across the River Nile. It has been the lifeblood of Egypt for more than 5000 years. You can best discover the beauty, history and culture of this ancient land through a luxury Nile river cruise. Luxury Nile cruises usually begin in Luxor and end in Aswan, but it can also be the other way round.
The Nile cruise journey will offer guided tours at the Temples of Karnak, Philae, Hatshepsut, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Abu Simbel. You will also be taken to visit Lake Nasser and the Aswan Dam. The tour’s guide will explain the history of each site in detail, giving you a glimpse of how life was thousands of years ago in this ancient land. The journey period can be as small as just four days to a week’s time or even more. An important luxury river cruise operator here is Sonesta. Sonesta’s Nile cruises offer fantastic packages such as
- Luxor to Aswan on board the Moon Goddess for three nights
- Luxor to Aswan on the Star Goddess and Nile Goddess for four nights.
- Aswan to Luxor cruise journey onboard the Moon Goddess for four nights
- Aswan to Aswan river cruise on the Star Goddess for seven nights
- Luxor to Luxor cruise trip on the Moon Goddess for seven nights
Whatever be the length of the journey – short, medium or long, it will cover all important tourist locations. A short trip will be quite frantic, while a medium or a weeklong trip will go at a slower place, giving more time for exploration at various places of interest.
Points To Note
Most river cruises do not cover the city Cairo or just cover it very briefly. However this city has a lot of attractive places to see, so make sure to book a Cairo city tour before or after the Nile cruise journey. The best time to book a journey is between November and March. During this time, the climate is pleasant, making traveling across desert landscapes comfortable and enjoyable. In summer, the sweltering heat and excess humidity can take away the joy of exploration.
One of the many things that you will be offered during a visit to the pyramids is a camel ride. Do not take the offers you get from the locals, instead asks your cruise’s tour guide to do it for you. This will enable you to enjoy a nice ride, across a long land area without so many people watching you. A luxury Nile Cruise will move at a rapid place. With so many places to visit, you will have to leave the ship for a guided tour as early as 6 am. Make the most of your time on board the ship by enjoying its facilities which are a welcome break from the heat outside.
Kalpesh Kumar R
