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Flow with History

Monday, September 6th, 2010

A river Nile cruise allows you to immerse yourself in the ebb and flow of one of the greatest lifelines of humanity. The Nile is the longest river in the world, and although it is now best associated with Egypt Nile cruises, only a fraction of its 4,160 mile length passes through Egypt.

The Nile brought fertility to the arid deserts of Egypt and without its life force; Ancient Egyptian Civilisation would never have flourished. The two rivers which combine to make the Nile are the White Nile, with its source near Lake Victoria and the Blue Nile, which flows from the Ethiopian highlands through Lake Tana.

The rains in these mystical highlands create the annual deluge which brought wealth and fertility to Egypt. When you embark upon a river Nile cruise, you are flowing into one of the richest sources of history the world has ever known.

The history of ancient Egypt in particular, is inextricably linked with the river. Egypt Nile cruises are a fantastic way of witnessing some of the most amazing remnants of one of the most sophisticated and technologically advanced civilisations the world has ever known.

The Nile actually flows from South to North and eventually spills out into the Mediterranean Sea. When you choose to take a Nile cruise, you can experience a direct connection with history which is impossible to replicate in any other fashion. Please take a look at our website today and take your first steps to discovering the land of the ancients.

Tips on How to Make the Most of a Nile Cruise Holiday

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

When you have booked a Nile cruise deal to visit Egypt and Luxor, there are many wonderful sites that will suit all age groups.

The Nile cruise ship that takes you up the River Nile will have information onboard, and members of the crew will help passengers as much as possible with their queries.

However, mixing with Egyptians is made much easier for tourists if they have a little knowledge of their lifestyle and customs. One thing that is apparent is the people of Egypt are helpful to tourists; they are proud of their beautiful country.

To help you understand their way of life, listed below are a few helpful tips:

The currency in Egypt is the Egyptian pound; most hotels will take credit cards but shopkeepers and other facilities only use cash.

Cash machines are available in the city of Luxor (there is a small charge for this service),  but always change your money at a bureaux of change or one of the banks in the city.

A Nile cruise holiday is available all the year round, but the summer sun during the months of June to September is hot, with August being the hottest month of the year.

However, in January the temperature during the day is cooler on a Nile cruise ship; in the evenings you will need to wear a light jacket or cardigan.

At RiverNileCruise.com we have Nile cruise deals available all the year round.

Choose to be a Part of History with a Nile Cruise Holiday

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

Countries all over the world have built their own monuments and buildings in memory of famous people who have contributed to improving the lives of other citizens.

However, there has to be one country that stands out from the rest; the ancient sites of Egypt and of course the most famous monument is the Great Pyramids of Giza that have stood for over three thousand years.

To be able to book a holiday and visit this great country that your history teacher would have taught you while at school, is not only exciting but a great honour.

Nile cruise holidays leisurely sail along the River Nile many times during the year, and the Egyptians who are working on the banks of the River Nile will stop and wave to welcome visitors to their country.

When you think of Egypt’s pyramids, the famous Valley of the Kings may be the first thing that comes to mind. However, the country has over 100 pyramids, and many of these structures are there for you to explore near the Nile.

A person who is deeply interested in the history of Egypt and would like more time to explore the monuments can book one of the Nile cruise and stay packages where they are booked into a hotel for a number of days, before returning to their Nile cruise ship.

At RiverNileCruises.com we have both Nile cruise holidays and Nile cruise and stay packages available.

In Historical Times With Egyptian Women

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

 

Gone are the days when River Nile cruise ships would sail up the river and be greeted with women washing and drying clothes at the side of the river banks .

 

Women’s day in Egypt is celebrated on March 16th in accordance with the UN resolution that it is a historical event which must not be forgotten.

 

The first woman who sacrificed her life in 1919 to uphold the revolution against colonialism was Hameida Khalil.

 

Thanks to Hameida Khalil and other women at that time in history, Egyptian women are entitled to vote and fill certain top-level positions.

 

Women are now educated to high enough standards to become respected judges or members of parliament

 

One famous controversial Queen of Egypt was Nefertiti, who was in power between 1358 and 1379 BC.

 

Nefertiti was known as ruler of the Nile and she co-ruled for many years with her husband Pharaoh Akhenaten over Egypt.

 

Both of these Pharaohs were bent on transforming religion and began to worship the Sun god ‘Re’ or ‘Ra’. Both Nerfertiti and Akhenaten were inseparable and Pharaoh Akhenaton would often send love poems to his queen.

 

However it is a historical story with an unusual ending. No one appears to know what happened to Nefertiti queen of the Nile as she disappeared without a trace.

 

At One Small Step Travel we hear from our River Nile Cruise passengers of the many endings from the people of Egypt relating to this historical but wonderful love story.

 

At One Small Step Travel we are able to provide River Nile cruises at cost effective prices.

14 Night Nile Cruise, Cairo and Luxor

Friday, February 5th, 2010

A 14 Night Nile Cruise, Cairo and Luxor Holiday takes gives you an opportunity to explore the sights of Egypt including The Valley of The Kings, Many Temples and The Pyramids, as well as giving you a few days at the end of your Holiday to relax and unwind by the pool on the banks of the Nile with a drink and put your feet up. A 14 night Nile Cruise, Cairo and Luxor Holiday begins with a Nile Cruise with excursions on a full board or all inclusive basis followed by a 3 night stay in a Cairo Hotel and a 4 night stay in a Luxor Hotel. Both Hotels can be bed and breakfast or half board. From your Cairo Hotel you will have an opportunity to book excursions to see the Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, The Citadel and The main Bazaar in Cairo city. It is all there for you in a packaged holiday that will liven the senses and fill you full of wonder and amazement. For more information on a 14 Night Nile Cruise, Cairo and Luxor Holiday to Egypt call 0800 328 0871 or visit our website

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