CruisingNile Cruises: The Complete Guide for Australians
A classic Nile cruise sails the roughly 200 km stretch between Luxor and Aswan, taking 4 nights sailing upstream from Luxor to Aswan or 3 nights in…
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CruisingNile Cruise vs Dahabiya: Which Is Right for Your Egypt Trip?
A Nile cruise ship is a multi-deck floating hotel carrying roughly 60–150 guests on a 3- or 4-night Luxor to Aswan route, with a pool, entertainment…
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CruisingNile Cruise Packing List: What to Bring for the Cabin, the Deck and the Temples
Pack for three settings: early-morning temple visits (closed walking shoes, modest breathable layers, a hat), long hours on an open sun deck…
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CruisingChoosing a Nile Cruise Cabin: Decks, Balconies, Noise and Which Side
On most Nile ships the best value is a standard cabin on the middle or upper deck, away from the stern and the lounge, where windows sit well above…
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CruisingFood and Drink on a Nile Cruise: Meals, Drinks Prices, Alcohol and Dietary Needs
Nile cruises are full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner are included, usually as buffets mixing Egyptian dishes with international food, plus…
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CruisingNile Cruises with Kids: Choosing a Ship, Cabins, Temple Days and Life on Board
A Nile cruise is one of the easiest ways to see Egypt with children: you unpack once, excursions are short and early, and there is a pool on deck for…
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CruisingLake Nasser Cruise Guide: Route, Ships, Temples and Arriving at Abu Simbel
A Lake Nasser cruise sails the reservoir above the Aswan High Dam between Aswan and Abu Simbel, usually 3 nights southbound or 4 nights northbound.…
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CruisingThe Esna Lock: What Happens When Your Nile Cruise Passes Through
The Esna lock is a navigation lock in the barrage across the Nile at Esna, about 55 km south of Luxor, that raises or lowers cruise ships by a few…
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CruisingA Day on a Nile Cruise, Hour by Hour
A typical Nile cruise day starts with a 5.30 to 6.30am wake-up and breakfast, a guided temple visit before the heat (roughly 7 to 10am), then four or…
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CruisingLuxury Nile Cruises: What Sets Them Apart and Whether They Are Worth It
A luxury Nile cruise differs from a deluxe one in five ways: far fewer guests, much larger cabins and suites (often with balconies), private or…
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CruisingDahabiya: What to Expect on Board a Nile Sailing Boat
On a dahabiya you share a two-masted wooden-style sailing boat with roughly 8 to 24 guests and a crew of about 10 to 15 for 4 or 5 nights, usually…
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