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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.

The Healthy Diet of the People of Egypt

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

When you think about all the history of ancient Egypt the first thing that comes to mind is the pyramids, the temples and of course the River Nile.

Not many people are aware of what the typical diet for ancient Egyptians was; however, bread made with barley was a staple food, and the Egyptians have been credited as being the first people to brew beer.

The farmers would use the fertile soil at the side of the banks of the River Nile to grow beans and other green vegetables.

It is known that even today Egyptians love to have fresh fruit and vegetables with poultry and fish with a cup of tea.

A rich Egyptian in ancient times would have a more varied diet with protein in the form of pigeon, geese, beef, and crane, plus of course the best in fresh fruit and vegetables.

Today, modern Egyptians choose to eat meals that are less exotic, but considered nutritious; their meat is grilled, roasted or minced and served with a salad or vegetables.

If you disembark from your Nile cruise ship and you choose to eat at one of the many restaurants, look for the shish kabob which is normally served on skewers at the side of a leafy salad.

Bread will be available; normally it would be Pitta bread, served hot with hummus or another type of dipping sauce.

At RiverNileCruise.com we have online many River Nile cruise holidays available for you today. We have a wide selection of luxury Nile cruises and cheap nile cruises for you to choose from.

Top Tips on Etiquette of Egypt While on a Nile Cruise Holiday

Friday, August 13th, 2010

If you and your partner are booked on a Nile cruise ship it can be helpful if you are aware of some of the traditions that are important to Egyptians.

When you visit Egypt, most Muslims do not drink alcohol although they have no objection to tourists drinking, they also have many restaurants but you will not see pork on their menus.

One of the words to watch out for on a menu is ‘Shai’ which means tea; after all we are famous in the UK for loving our daily cuppa.

River Nile cruises are available for tourists throughout the year, however during the month when Egyptians, just like Muslims in the UK, celebrate Ramadan, there is a great sense of a community coming together. Some Egyptians tend to stay awake all night.

When travelling in cars on their underground the first car is reserved for Egyptian women and women tourists, men follow in other cars.

A male who speaks to an Egyptian woman is in breach of one of their traditions, Crew members of a Nile cruise ship will advise men and women tourists of the best restaurants, shops and sights to see.

While on your Nile cruise ship you will be given more information on other traditions including safety and tipping the people of Egypt.

At RiverNileCruise.com we have online details of a wide range of Nile cruise deals that are available throughout the year.

Budget Now for Your Dream Nile Cruise Holiday

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

When the darker nights are drawing in and the sunny days are becoming a memory, then why not plan your first or next Nile cruise holiday either for the christmas period or the following summer?

There is nothing like planning a holiday that takes you up the Nile. Cruises are popular all year round and many of the passengers of a Nile cruise holiday go back year after year, as they find themselves wanting to know more about Egypt and its intriguing history.

The history of Egypt and its ancient tales are an enjoyable read, but there is nothing like visiting this wonderful country, visiting its people and seeing many of the different places.

Knowing that you are going to be sailing up the River Nile is an incentive to put as much money as you can into your holiday budget, and family and friends who holiday together are good at encouraging each other to avoid disappointment.

At RiverNileCruises.com we realise that cost is an important factor, so we give our customers a choice of a Nile luxury cruise deal or one of our cheap Nile cruse deals; both will give you chance to recharge your batteries and soak up the sun.

We can arrange an affordable Nile cruise deal that is cost effective and suits your pocket, providing you with a Nile cruise holiday of your dreams, and we love to hear our customers saying they cannot wait to visit Egypt and all its wonders again on our Nile cruise ships.

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