Nile Cruise

The Nile, dam it, well, you can still cruise it from Aswan. Travel like a Pharaoh and enjoy your Nile Cruise

If you thought a Felucca was a water-born ailment your Nile cruise will set you right

A Nile cruise is a one of a kind trip - a chance to relax while touring the most historical sites of Egypt.

There are many tourist attractions that you may visit in Egypt on your Nile cruise such as the pharaoh's tombs and the ancient temples where Egyptians used to conduct their prayers and offerings.

The Nile flows to Egypt from Lake Victoria and is a favourite tourist destination especially because it is the longest river in Africa. The Nile River is also an excellent means of reaching the upper section of Egypt where the ancient tombs and temples are. You can take your Nile Cruise in a sailboat - which has accommodation facilities in it as well as a restaurant where you can enjoy Egyptian meals. Your Nile cruise can also be aboard larger vessels between the Luxor and Aswan.

Avoid going for a Nile cruise during April because the locks on this river close due to the increment in water levels. The most appropriate time to go for a Nile cruise is between October and April because the weather is cool and the locks are open. Tourists who book a Nile cruise have the option of sailing in a felucca, which is a classic Egyptian open boat. Despite their traditional nature, modern feluccas have fully-furnished rooms and all modern facilities.

There are some special boats which can still cross the Nile even when the locks are closed but, if you h choose to go by one of these make sure you can get back again.

Nile cruise ships usually have executive or luxury accommodation and this is why people refer to them as 'floating hotels'. They have swimming pools, exercise rooms, good restaurants, small libraries, nightclubs, stores and hot tubs. If you are travelling first class then do use these facilities to make the most out of your Nile cruise. Rooms are air conditioned with TV's and private baths. The Nile in Egypt is a very big river and cruising on it should feel like truly being at sea and these extra frills help reinforce the idea you are on an ocean-going ship.

Entertainment and nightlife generally are well-catered for. Look out for Nubian shows, whirling dervishes, dress-up parties, plays and belly dancers. During the dress-up parties, the guests dress up in traditional Egyptian or Nubian attires then dance all night while enjoying the scrumptious meals and drinks. Don't worry about the ice or water, either. Your Nile Cruise ship should come complete with a water filtration system which will ensures that you will only have pleasant memories of your Nile Cruise.