What Should You Hope For On A Nile Cruise

For a long time, River Nile cruises have been carrying travellers and tourists on a magical journey back in time along this outstanding river. A combination of exploring the wonders of historical Egypt coupled with a mellow journey south from Luxor to Aswan is ever renowned with holiday makers.

A classic Nile cruise lasts 7 nights and run Monday to Monday. Direct flights from Great Britain bring holidaymakers to Luxor where they are transferred to their cruise vessel to check in. The next morning, the journey into age-old Egypt commences with a see to the East Bank of the Nile at Luxor which includes the Temples of Karnak and Luxor.

The following day, the sightseeing moves on to the West Bank of the Nile and the Valley of the Kings prior to coming back to the cruise boat for lunch. Following lunch, the boat leaves Luxor proceeding south for Edfu. Following an overnight mooring at Edfu, there are additional tours to temples at both Edfu and Kom Ombo prior to moving on to Aswan.

The next morning, its time to take a look at Aswan and a more modern construction; the Aswan High Dam. Built in the 1950s, the Aswan High Dam formed Lake Nasser, itself a cruise holiday destination. After lunch, there is time to sail on a classic Egyptian Felucca along this very scenic part of the River nile. The Cataract Hotel in Aswan overlooks the river and it is where Agatha Christie authored part of her well-known novel, “Death on the Nile”.

Just after an overnight stay in Aswan, there is free time available to explore the town or on the other hand, there is an optional visit to the superb Temple of Abu Simbel at the other end of Lake Nasser. It is quite a distance to Abu Simbel, either nearly an hour by plane or 3 hours but it is worthwhile the effort.

Aswan marks the turnaround point for Nile cruises and now the vessel heads back north the 80 miles to Luxor. The journey lasts a couple of days with an over night stay at Edfu before going back to Luxor. The week sailing along the River Nile is over and visitors head back to the airport and home.

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