How to Book a Nile Cruise/A complete Nile Cruise Guide

How to Book a Nile Cruise/A complete Nile Cruise Guide The most rewarding way to see Egypt is by taking a Nile Cruise Tour. This way you can relax and recharge your batteries as you glide along on the beautiful River Nile .Viewing the fabulous scenery along the Banks of the Nile you can also enjoy combining the peace and tranquility on your Cruise with the excitement of learning about the Historical Ancient Egyptian Civilization and viewing the the fabulous different Temples and Monuments you will have the opportunity to visit. Introduction to the different Nile Cruises. There are different Nile Cruises you can take , and sometimes it can be a little confusing to know which is the best one for you. So below is a brief Guide to the different kinds of Nile Cruises. A Nile Cruise consists of a medium size ship which is driven by a motor, consisting of approx.. Forty Cabins, a large dining Restaurant, Swimming Pool which is located on the Sun Deck, Gym and other facilities for your comfort and enjoyment. Most of the Nile Cruises will sail between Luxor and Aswan which takes in visits to the West Bank and East Banks in Luxor. You will have the opportunity to visit the Temples at Kom Ombo , Edfu and Esna along with Philae Temple and the High Dam which is located in Aswan among many other Sites. This Nile Cruise takes three or four Days, but there are longer Cruises you can take which is six or seven Days and this sails North from Luxor to Dendera and Abydos and then carries onto the regular Route to Aswan. The Lake Nasser Cruises sail between Aswan and Abu Simbel visiting the Temples which lie in the South of Egypt. Dahabiya. The Dahabiya is quite a small Wooden Boat and depends on the Wind for sailing. It consists of approx. ten Cabins. Felucca. The Felucca which sails by Wind is a small Boat which has no Cabins and is used for Sailing on the Nile for mostly crossing to Islands or viewing the Beautiful Sunsets as you sail. Sandal Boat. You can take a cruise on a Sandal Boat, which is an Old Sailing Ship that was once used to carry Stonework, but has been converted into a Modern Leisure Sail Boat. It consists of Rooms for four People and is a Private Cruise, 2 Cabins, 2 Bathrooms with Showers, a comfortable and relaxing Lounge, lovely relaxing Furniture on the Deck plus A/Con and WiFi on Board. There are many Nile Cruises you can take in Egypt of which there are approx.. Three Hundred and Fifty and could even be more, there are different catagories also which includes, Standard, De-Luxe and Super De-Luxe depending on your preference. The Cruise Ships docks in different Harbours in Luxor and Aswan, so it is best that you arrange pick up from the Airport or Train Station to your Nile Cruise before your arrival with a certain Company therefore avoiding uneccessary hassle from Taxis and other transfers. When to Book a Nile Cruise Trip? In between November and Februrary are the High Season for the Nile Cruises, this is when the Temperatures are approx.. 30 degrees Celsius in Daylight Hours and approx.. 20 degrees Celsius at Night. In the Months from June to August known as the Low Season because the Temperatures can go beyond 40 degrees Celsius. How to Reach your Nile Cruise? Nile Cruises starting from Luxor. There are a few ways you can reach Luxor, from Cairo you can take a Train or Domestic Flight, the Domestic Flight is recommended especially for the difference in the traveling time between taking a Train or a Plane. To reach Luxor from Hurghada you can take a Private Car or a Bus, you can also arrive into Luxor from Sharm El Sheikh by Domestic Flight. Nile Cruises starting from Aswan. You can arrive to Aswan by taking a Domestic Flight from Cairo or by Train. Entertainment on Nile Cruises. On many Nile Cruises the First Day usually consists of a Manager’s Formal Cocktail Party which is organized by the Cruise Managers. At this function the Manager presents his Crew to the Guests on board and you can enjoy free beverages which will be served. A Galabia Party is another Function you can enjoy in the evening and have fun by dressing in the Folkloric Galabia, before you go to the Party you can purchase a Galabia to wear or if you prefer you can rent one from the Bazaar Shop which is Onboard. Entertainment for another evening you can attend a Nubian Show, which is presented by Nubian Singers and Dancers who are dressed in their Traditional Costumes. On the last Night you can enjoy many Shows which includes, Belly Dancers, Juggling Show and Nubian Bands and Singers. Nile Cruise Food and Beverages. There are two kinds of Nile Cruise Packages which are as follows. Nile Cruises on Full Board Basis. Most of the Nile Cruises are usually on a Full Board Basis, which means all Meals are included and are presented in an Open Buffet arrangement or on some Cruises it can be a Set Menu. Depending on the type and quality of the Cruise Boat there will be many varieties of Food. These Meals will be a fixed Timetable. Tea and Coffee on some Cruises are available whilst Sailing approx.. at 5.00pm daily, whereby other Drinks are in the Bar, Nile Cruise on All Inclusive Basis. There are a few Nile Cruises which offer an All Inclusive Basis, which includes Full Board Basis plus all Beverages which consists of Mineral Water, Hot Drinks, Tea and Coffee, Juices, Soft Drinks and Local Alcohol which is served by the Glass. What is the Check in and Check out Times? Nile Cruises Check In Time. The usual Nile Cruise check in time is 11.00am before Lunch, so if your Flight arrives early Morning you can start your Tours straight after arriving from the Airport/Train Station, before the Weather starts to become too Hot and also by the time you finish your Cabin will be ready and waiting for you. Nile Cruises Check Out Time. The Nile Cruise check out time is at approx.. 8.00am when Breakfast has finished, which means if your Flight or Train is in the Afternoon, you may still be able to enjoy the Cruise Facilitiesm but NOT the Cabin or the Restaurant, also you will be allowed to leave your Luggage in the Cruise so you can partake in some Tours. What to wear during my Nile Cruise Trip? During the Daytime Tours Whilst on your Daytime Tours you can wear whatever you feel comfortable in, although it is best to wear very Light Clothing due to the very Hot Summer Weather. Being that Egypt is a Muslim Country the Culture should be respected and taken into consideration. For Females they should avoid wearing revealing or tight clothes, instead wear decent and acceptable clothing whilst walking around The City. On Board your Nile Cruise Beach wear is allowed to be worn on Nile Cruises, which means you may wear your Shorts and Swimming Costumes, you can also partake pf your Breakfast and Lunch in the same types of clothing, but at Dinner it is recommended to dress in Smarter Attire. How to Plan your Trip/Best Nile Cruise Itinerary. Typical 5 Day Luxor Aswan Nile Cruise Itinerary. Day. 1. You will be met and assisted by your Representative from either your Hotel/Airport or Railway Station, then transferred to embark your Nile Cruise before Lunch, then enjoy visits to the East Bank, Karnak Temples and Luxor Temple. Overnight in Luxor. N.B. There are also Optional Tours you can take , Luxor City Tour, Sound and Light Show in the Evening. Day. 2. Trips to the West Bank which includes, Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple. Overnight in Edfu. N.B. You can take an Optional Hot Air Balloon early Morning Ride. Or an extra Ticket for the Tomb of Tuthankamun or Ramses II, in the Valley of the Kings. Day. 3. Tours to Horus Temple in Edfu and The Temple which is shared by the two Gods Sobek and Haerois in Kom Ombo. Overnight in Aswan. Day. 4. Trips to the High Dam, Philae Temple and and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan. Overnight in Aswan N.B. Optional Nubian Village Tour, or Nubian Museum or a Felucca Ride. Day. 5. After your Breakfast disembark your Nile Cruise. N,B, If your Flight is in the Afternoon you can take an Optional Tour to Abu Simbel Temples. Transfer to to Airport or Railway Station. A typical 4 Day Aswan to Luxor Nile Cruise, Day. 1. Meet and Assist by your Representative from your Hotel/Airport or Railway Station. Transfer to embark your Nile Cruise before Lunch, visits to the High Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan. Overnight in Aswan. N,B, Optional visits to Nubian Village, Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple. Day. 2. Tours to the Temple which is shared by the two Gods Sobek and Haeroris in Kom Ombo. Overnight in Edfu. Day. 3. Trips to Horus Temple in Edfu, the East Bank in Luxor Karnak/Luxor Temples Overnight in Luxor. N.B. Optional Karnak Temples Sound and Light Show. Day, 4, Tours to the West Bank , Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut N.B. Optional Valley of the Queens or Habu Temple, Transfer to Luxor Airport/Railway Station. T