Wonderful experience but boarding a Nile cruise is a life-changing experience

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Wonderful experience but boarding a Nile cruise is a life-changing experience There is nothing more exciting than planning a vacation around the most iconic historic country of the world, Egypt. Egypt is one of the most exciting and breathtaking place one can visit during his/her lifetime. Specifically speaking about Nile, there is no tour package that does not include this monolithic tourist destination of the country. And sailing along the river, enjoying the scenic beauty of the country away from the city life should be on the bucket list of tourists visiting Egypt.

Everything you need to know about Nile Cruises Route of Nile Cruise Nile Cruise usually operates between Luxor and Aswan having multiple stops in between. A short journey is converted into a long one by adding more stops during the sailing. Usually the stops are between temples of Kom Ombo, Edfu and Esna. For a longer journey, the cruise halts at Dendera and Abydos and later continues the standard route.


Best time to take the Nile cruise The best time to take the cruise is between November and March. The weather is slightly colder but a pleasant one. Due to high demand, the prices are usually on the higher side but the experience is worth it. While May to September is a low season due to excessive heat, but the prices are dropped.

How to reach the cruise There are number of domestic and international flights that fly till the south of Egypt. Other than that, it is highly recommended to use domestic flights till cities like Luxor and Aswan and then take the local transport till the cruise destination. There are coaches available as well, but flights have always been a safer and less time consuming option. Meals on the boat There are usually two types of plans available for the tourists: one is where all meals are available in a buffet style, at fixed time. The menu varies but the time is fixed. Another type is where the all meals,


including beverages are served which includes local alcohol. Usually the latter package is available with the cruise which happens for a week. Check-in and Check-out time For all Nile cruises, the check-in time is 11:00AM. They cruise staff provides the tourists an option of leaving the luggage on the boat and exploring the nearby cities. By the time the tourist arrives, the cabin is ready with the luggage placed there.

The check-out time is usually 8AM post breakfast. This leaves the tourist to visit nearby famous tourist spots before leaving if the flights are scheduled late in the evening. Dresses to wear during the holiday It is recommended to wear soft fabric clothes that are breathable during the day while the nights can be a little chilly so warm clothes can be needed. During the stops, it is best to wear modest clothes while in the cruise it is acceptable to wear shorts or swim suits.


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