Friday, March 14, 2008

Nile Cruises - An alternative way to see Egypt

Relaxing on a cruise ship sounds like a great way to see different Countries, but if the thought of sailing stareing at the sea is not your idea of fun, what about a Nile Cruise - taking a cruise on the river Nile, witnessing the magnificent scenery, and great way to see cities like Luxor and Aswan.

Nile Cruises - An alternative way to see Egypt

The Nile is accepted by most authorities as being the longest river on Earth, about 4,184 miles long - Nile cruises are popular because nearly all the cultural and historical sites of Ancient Egypt are found along the banks of the river.

It is important to book your cruise with a UK-based Nile Cruises specialist since a lot of the bad press about cruises in Egypt comes from poorly run local run cruise ships.

One UK-based company that I have come across is Cruise Holiday Nile, a specialist in putting together “custom-made” cruises that combine excellent Nile Cruise vessels with flights to suit your pocket and choice of departure airport.

I’m not the type of person to sit on the beach or fight over sun loungers next to the swimming pool, and whilst I want to relax, nothing excites me more than visiting the local attractions and sights. I’d love to visit the magical temples of Luxor and the Valley of The Kings, the burial place of The pharaohs, and I get the best of both worlds on a Nile cruise.

Nile Cruises - An alternative way to see Egypt

The company are part of the Coop Travel Trading Group, which means you are ABTA and ATOL protected – this is important for travellers in case you come into any problems whilst you are on your Nile Cruise.

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