What Should You Expect On A Nile Cruise

July 4th, 2010

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For many decades, cruises on the River Nile have been carrying tourists on a magical journey back in time along this impressive river. A combination of exploring the wonders of ancient Egypt coupled with a peaceful journey south from Luxor to Aswan is ever renowned with visitors.

A standard cruise on the Nile lasts seven nights and run Monday to Monday. Direct flights from Britain bring tourists to Luxor where they are transported to their cruise vessel to check in. The following morning, the journey into ancient Egypt begins with a pay a visit to the East Bank of the Nile at Luxor which includes the Temples of Karnak and Luxor.

The next morning, the sightseeing moves on to the West Bank of the Nile which includes the Valley of the Kings prior to returning to the boat for lunch. After lunch, the cruise ship departs Luxor venturing south for Edfu. Following an overnight mooring at Edfu, there are further outings to temples at both Edfu and Kom Ombo prior to continuing to Aswan.

The following morning, it is time to experience Aswan and a more up-to-date construction; the Aswan High Dam. Built in the 1950s, the Aswan High Dam produced Lake Nasser, itself a cruise place. After lunch, there is time to sail on a traditional Egyptian Felucca along this very beautiful part of the river. The Cataract Hotel in Aswan overlooks the Nile and it is the place where Agatha Christie wrote part of her notable book, “Death on the Nile”.

Soon after an overnight stay in Aswan, there is some time available to explore the town or alternatively, there is an optional tour to the superb Temple of Abu Simbel at the far end of Lake Nasser. It is quite a distance to Abu Simbel, either 45 minutes by air or 3 hours but it is really worth the effort.

Aswan is the turn-around 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 overnight stay at Edfu prior to returning to Luxor. The week sailing along the River Nile is over and travellers head back to the airport and home.

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