Nile Cruise - Visitors Attractions

A Nile cruise starts your journey to the ancient city of Luxor. It is located at the east bank of the Nile. Since it is the home for some of Egypt's famous tourist destinations such as the Valley of Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memno (memorial temple of Amenophis III) and many other Luxor Temples, the city is even tagged as the world's greatest open air museum. As you roam around, you will discover well-preserved ruins and complexes that are majestically standing within a modern city. You can simply enjoy the view amidst the city's promenade of busy markets, specialty shops and Egyptian as well as international restaurants. Across the Nile River, the city hosts a number of monuments, temples and tombs. Here, you can enjoy a guided tour in the Valley of Kings and Valley of Queens. At the west bank, lies the spot where Howard Carter discovered the tomb of King Tutankhamen.

The next stop on the Nile cruise is the city of Aswan. Located at the southern part of Egypt, the city is usually not frequented by foreign tourists. This makes the city more quiet and relaxed, compared to Luxor and Cairo. Hence, it makes an excellent alternative destination if you like to enjoy ancient Egyptian spots minus the thick crowd. The great thing about the city is that it is compact enough to be negotiated on foot. This way, you can go from shops to shops and restaurants to restaurant without the need for a long travel. However, visiting the famous Aswan Dam, Temple of Philae, Nubian Village and Botanical Gardens requires means for transportation. You can actually get there by taxi ride, horse-drawn carriages or by felucca-Aswan's local version of motor boat. In these sites, you can chance upon the resident Egyptologists and have them answer all your questions. If you are BIG in shopping, Aswan is the best place to shop for unique souvenir items. You generally find Nubian handicrafts of higher quality in Luxor and Cairo. But the truth is, all these good came from Aswan.

Spending a Nile cruise also brings you to the great city of Cairo. Home of the Great Sphinx and Giza Pyramids, it is understandably the most popular tourist destinations for many cruises along the Nile. Although the city is firmly attached to the past, it tastefully combines ancient and modern influences in the architecture of its buildings, which has been expanded and extended into the desert. When you are to roam around the city, you must not miss out going to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. With over 100,000 artifacts that are exhibited in 107 halls, allot the whole day in visiting the museum so you can fully indulge yourself into the rich facts of Egypt's interesting history. And when you are through feeding your curiosity on Egyptian culture and ancient sites, you can enjoy a number of Cairo's fine restaurants. Top-notch local restaurants can be found in hotels and Nile boats. Here, authentic Egyptian dishes as well as international dishes are served. In general, eating downtown is a lot cheaper than going into restaurants. If you are a budget-traveler, then the street snack stalls and street restaurants could be a treat. But for higher quality eating, you can head to Zamalek and Mohandes in for their smaller restaurants serve authentic local dishes at much cheaper prices.

Spending a Nile Cruise brings new and diverse experiences that will be worth telling in a lifetime. So on the next holiday season, why not add variety to your traveling experience? Enjoy a Nile cruise with your family, friends and loved ones. Spend a holiday in Egypt and bring a whole new meaning to what exciting vacation experiences are all about.