Nile cruise

Posted by admin on May 13th, 2010 filed in General

Taking a cruise ship down the Nile is the best way to see Upper Egypt for a few reasons:

1) The cruise ships are a trip back in time. All of the boats are smaller and much more cozy and charming than what you might expect if you’ve been on Carribbean cruises or similar. Each ship only holds about 100 people, and all cabins have windows facing out.

2) The river flows from South to North, so it is easy to get back to Cairo.

3) It’s the best way to see the river. The sunrise and sunsets, animals, feluccas, and the people of Egypt can all be seen from your cabin deck.

4) Some sites, like Kom Ombo, aren’t linked by roads, so water is the only way to get there.

5) Its cheaper than a regular hotel in most cases. You can book online or as part of a group package and will likely pay less than $100 USD per night per room. Remember too that this includes three generous meals daily, and it really stacks up to a great value.

To get an idea of what the Nile cruisers are like, you can check out this video:

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