Egypt Nile cruise holidays are so popular with travellers as these vacations offer a truly unforgettable holiday. With an Egypt cruise you have the opportunity to experience this extraordinary historic country, from the comfort of one of the many cruise ships that sail the Nile.There is no better way to trace the passage of the history of this fascinating country than to follow the course of the Nile, Egypt's lifeline for centuries, the longest river in the world on an Egypt Nile cruise
Every day, on an Egypt cruise, offers the traveller the chance to explore new sights and also enjoy the shifting landscape.Explore the treasures of the Nile in style and comfort on an Egypt cruise. Discover the fascinating sights of Upper Egypt on an Egypt Nile cruise sailing the stretch of the great river from Luxor to Aswan, visiting Edfu the Egyptian city on the west bank of the Nile between Esna and Aswan, on its east bank, while passing through the Esna Lock on the Nile on your journey.
Most Egypt Nile cruises berth at Edfu from where you can visit the world famous Temple of Horus, the falcon god, and which is the best-preserved and second largest temple, after Karnak, in Egypt.
Located in North Africa, Egypt borders Libya, Sudan and Israel, as well as the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the popular holiday island of Cyprus. And to the east, Egypt borders the Red Sea. As much of the country is surrounded by coast, Egypt cruises are a fabulous way to explore the region.
Famous for its historical legacy and Biblical resonances such as Moses and the Red Sea Egypt is home also to some of the world's most famous and iconic monuments such as the extraordinary Giza pyramid complex and the Great Sphinx.
The southern city of Luxor is home to the Karnak Temple and the world famous and awe-inspiring Valley of the Kings, on the west bank of the Nile valley which is known to contain 63 tombs decorated with scenes from Egyptian mythology and chambers and was the principal burial place of the major royal figures of the Egyptian New Kingdom along with a number of other nobles.
Visiting these ancient tombs is one of the most popular activities among tourists on excursions from their Egypt cruise.
Such astounding world wonders can be easily explored on shore-based excursions from your Egypt Nile cruise.
Mostly rain-free throughout the year, temperatures in Egypt can reach 43 degrees Celsius in summer and 21 degrees Celsius in winter.
Home to the magnificent and historic River Nile, an Egypt cruise gives holidaymakers a wonderful opportunity to discover the many mysteries of the east in the luxury and comfort of a cruise ship.
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