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The Nile Cruise
No trip to Egypt is complete without a luxury cruise down the Nile. For the first time Egypt traveler, a Nile cruise is the most efficient and cost effective mode of travel to take in all the important antiquity sites built along this timeless river. And the Egyptian Tourists Authority has structured a cruise ship tour to meet every budget and time constraint providing cruise itineraries ranging from three to seven nights with stops in Luxor, Aswan, Edfu, Esna, Kom Ombo, Denderah, and Abydos.
Your Nile cruise is all-inclusive with meals, entertainment, and shore excursions included. At each stop, your cruise ship provides a qualified Egyptologist to accompany you for a guided tour walk-through of some of the best preserved and culturally enriched monuments in the world. Tipping for your guide is appreciated and expected at the end of your cruise, calculated at $10 per day, per person.
Nile cruise dining options are primary a set buffet, however, high end cruise ships employ gourmet chefs with in-room delivery service. For hungry passengers on a standard cruise who wish to eat between buffet times, you may order anything you like from the kitchen, but a hefty fee will be applied to your check out bill. Additional food and beverage extras include bar items, sodas, and coffee ordered after the breakfast hour.
Most Nile cruise ships have one night of fine dining, so be sure to pack an appropriate piece of smart-casual attire. However, the majority of your cruise is ultra casual and you will need plenty of lightweight clothing suited for walks through the desert. In addition, sturdy shoes with rubber soles are a must for tackling the unstable steps and uneven flooring in the tombs of Valley of the Kings.
The Nile cruise is a tranquil and leisurely sailing experience, floating through towns and peoples unchanged by the passage of time. Whether you opt for a full week or mini cruise, you can be sure you will embrace the face of antiquity and feel the presence of the pharaohs.
When booking your Nile cruise, see your travel agent for a combination package to include Cairo, the Red Sea, and international and domestic airfares. Egypt remains one of the most fascinating and affordable vacation destinations with the scenic River Nile as the cruise of a lifetime.
