A cruise along the Nile River makes for an unforgettable vacation, one full of discovering ancient history while lying in luxury. Cruises can vary from anything between 3 and 10 days, so it can be difficult to know how long to go to get what you want from your cruise vacation. Here is a brief overview of what you may receive up to 3, 4, 7 or 10 night cruises, making your choice easier.
3 nights
This is a great introduction to the Nile in Aswan, starts and ends in Luxor. Along this trip you can see wonderful temples at Philae, Kom Ombo, Luxor and Karnak, and temples of Horus and Queen Hatshepsut. Explore the Valley of the Kings which has been the burial place of the Pharaohs centuries on day and night, enjoy the Oriental music and dance.
4 nights
This cruise ship will take you up the Nile from Luxor to Aswan this time. You can also visit the Temple of Hathor, a magnificent temple that is almost intact with a huge stone roof, columns, covered in hieroglyphs and underground passages, as well as all sights to behold on a 3 night cruise. As you approach the Aswan you will also be able to ride on a felucca, a traditional Egyptian boat, around Elephantine island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum.
7 nights
These extra nights on a 7 night cruise means that even more of Egypt's fascinating history is available to you. In addition to the sights of 3 and 4 night cruises, you can see the beautiful scenery at Qena, Abydos Temple, Temple of Khnum and the Horus Temple. Egyptian cooking lessons, dance and music provide entertainment between stops.
"Death on the Nile ' Agatha Christie's famous detective is one of the stories, and on a 7 night theme Nile cruise travelers can receive free copies of the book and can enjoy afternoon tea on the terrace of the Sofitel old Cataract Hotel legend, like Christie himself.
10 nights
On a 10 night cruise travellers can get the ultimate Egyptian experience. Stretch of the Nile between Cairo and Luxor have been closed for a decade, and now that it has been reopened, the tourists on 10-night cruises have the chance of a very special experience. On top of all the sights in shorter cruises, could emerging explorers see the rock-tombs of Beni Hassan has been carved in limestone rocks, Tel El Armarna, as the city was built for a revolutionary religion, and red and white monasteries.
Extra entertainment offered also in the form of a hieroglyphics class and lectures from your Egyptologist guide on top of other cultural experiences.
This article was written by Thom Sanders for Sanctuary retreats. They offer fantastic Egypt cruise experience, including large luxury Nile cruises.
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