Why Go a Nile Cruise in Egypt?

During the past decade, going on Nile cruise ships that sail down the Nile, especially from Luxor to Aswan and vice versa, has become quite popular among travelers who tour Egypt.

However, this is not in fact a new trend. Egyptians and foreigners sailed down the Nile for leisure for hundreds of years. Even the royal family of Egypt, during the ruling period of the Family of Mohamed Ali, invented Dahabeya ships, featured with luxury and charm, to enjoy their journeys downs the Nile.

There are many various reasons why tourists who travel to Egypt prefer to take a ride in the River Nile. The first is that the ride itself is quite awesome as it enables the guests to sail perhaps in the same style the ancient Egyptians did thousands of years in the past. The ride offers a marvelous opportunity as well for tourists who enjoy their vacations in Egypt to view the peasants in their daily activities planting their lands, taking care of their animals, and enjoying their simple life.

Another reason why travelers who tour Egypt favor Nile cruise rides is that the ships themselves are quite luxurious and offers the highest standards of services and facilities that include a swimming pool, sun deck, the most deluxe air-conditioned cabins, and many other services.

While tourists who travel to Egypt enjoy their ride in the Nile cruise ship, they don't have to worry about any of their meals and snacks. The ships provide passengers with open buffet full board meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner with traditional Egyptian dishes and international meals as well. This is in addition to ice cream and drinks.

Travelers who spend their vacations in Egypt would usually love to make the best out of their holidays. They desire to visit as many remarkable monuments and interesting historical sites as possible. One of the merits of joining Nile cruises is that they offer a comprehensive program of visits that include all the significant highlights of Southern Egypt including all the important ancient sites in Luxor, in Aswan, and those located between the two cities.

In Luxor, the visits are usually divided into two days. The first would include exploring the wonders of the East Bank of Luxor. The visit would consist of discovering the secrets of the Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple, two of the most notable ancient Egyptian temples. Travelers who enjoy their vacations in Egypt would enjoy exploring the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Valley of the Kings in West Bank of Luxor.
In Aswan, vacationers who enjoy their tours in Egypt would commonly visit the High Dam, the most remarkable contemporary architectural achievement of Egypt, the Temple of Philae, one of the charming Pharaonic Temples that were relocated after the construction of the High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk, with a wonderful explanations of how and why the ancient Egyptians constructed these huge impressive structures.

Tourists who travel to Egypt and enjoy spending 3 to 4 nights in a Nile Cruise that sails from Luxor to Aswan or vice versa would also have the chance to explore the two most glorious ancient Egyptian temples located between the two cities. The first is the Temple of Kom Ombo. Dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, the temple is one of the most remarkable examples of ancient Egyptian architecture. The other is the Temple of Edfu that is the best-preserved Ptolemaic Temple of ancient Egypt.