Sauntering up the Nile

There seems to be no more luxurious and stately manner in which to travel through Egypt than by boat along the Nile. After all, travelling up and down the Nile has been the preferred route for many travellers for centuries. In the past, it was often the fastest way to get from point A to point B. That is no longer true but it certainly ranks as one of the most romantic ways to spend your Egypt luxury holidays.

The advantage of taking a Nile cruise goes far beyond the nostalgic images it brings to mind – it is a truly practical way to see the sights of Egypt during your Egypt luxury holidays. For the first-time visitor to Egypt, the advantage of having a well thought out itinerary and then the convenience of having all your meals and needs taken care of from one spot is often what makes Egypt luxury holidays a great success. The fun onboard activities and the sense of a shared adventure gathered from being on a boat will often make it a lot easier to make friends and to get to know your fellow tourists.

Of course, the Nile cruises are known for their absolute luxury and attention to detail. Spend the waking hours of your Egypt luxury holidays enjoying the marvels created by the ancient Egyptians and spend your time asleep dreaming of a world gone by ensconced in complete comfort. The food is usually of great quality and often allows you a taste of what the Egyptian lifestyle is really like. There is usually at least one fancy dress, really fun dinner on the cruise so that you can dress like an ancient Egyptian during your Egypt luxury holidays as well.

You will often embark on the Nile cruise at one point, sail along the river, disembarking along the way to view the various sites that Egypt has to offer and then possibly fly back to your starting point so you will not pass the same sites twice. You can also elect to travel back over land by train or bus and so get to see a different side to the sights. You really do not need to worry about missing out on the sights by going by boat – the flow of the Nile really dictated where most of the monuments were built – the water was used not only to provide life-giving energy but also as a means to transport and convey a lot of the building materials. It seems fitting to visit the monuments by the same means in which the materials for them were assembled. 

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