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Archive for July, 2010

Indulge Yourself with a River Nile Cruise

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

When you are on an Egypt Nile cruise and you are intending to visit the city of Cairo, do not forget to indulge yourself and look around many of the bazaars.

 

The atmosphere can be a bit overwhelming at first with its flurry of life and chaos; Egyptians are eager to sell you their wares.

 

Whatever you wish to take home to the UK, it will be found for you, whether it is shoes, books, or even a camel!

 

The old buildings that surround this maze of bazaars can be a little bewildering at times but it adds to the pleasure of seeing first hand the lifestyle of the Egyptians.

 

What is surprising is the Egyptians daily lifestyle you are immersed in, has not changed much over the last few hundred years.

 

If you are a person who loves bargaining for ones treasures, head for your souvenirs at Khan Al-Khalili, one of the older towns where haggling is considered part of the whole experience.

 

It is important to remember to have time for the Egyptians as they consider haggling part of the fun they have with tourists.

 

When looking for a gift of gold, silver or spices, the place to head for is Khan Misr Touloun which can be found in medieval Cairo.

 

If you want to view the Egyptians seriously bartering for a camel, make your way further west, just further than Sharia Sudan, where camels are sold every Friday.

 

At River Nile Cruises we can tailor your Nile cruise holiday to meet your requirements. There is a wide range of river nile cruises to choose from, visit our website today to find out more.

Choose a Fabulous Nile Cruise Deal to See the Pyramids of Gaza

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

The city of Cairo has earned the Arabic title of Al-Qahirah (The triumphant), with its rich history and many stories being told of ancient dynasties that was once governed by the Pharaohs.

 

Today however Cairo is a city that attracts tourists from all over the world, many of them will travel on the Nile river cruises stopping to go ashore to see the Pyramids of Gaza.

 

When walking round the city of Cairo you can not help but appreciate the time and effort the people of Egypt put into building their great monument, there was no modern technology or man made machines to help them out, no wonder it took 20 years before it was completely finished.

 

According to the information given out to tourists there are approximately 2 million limestone blocks that make up the largest pyramid, it makes you wonder how long it would take to count and verify that number.

 

Nile cruise ships often stop to let passengers wander around the historical sights of Cairo, visiting the pyramids of course, but their museum should not be left out, inside is the largest collection of Egyptian artefacts in the world.

 

It is interesting to note that the city of Cairo observes GMT and is ahead by 2 hours, other fun things to know is the legal drinking age for adults is 21 years and Sundays are the one day they take a day off.

 

At River Nile Cruises we are able to provide Nile Cruise holidays which include a visit to the city of Cairo.

Have Fun on One of the Luxury or Cheap Nile Cruises

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

When you have booked your accommodation on a Nile cruise holiday you will enjoy the good food served on board the Nile cruise ship that takes you up the River Nile.

 

Cruises offer their passengers time to relax, enjoy sport and evening entertainment plus organising plenty of activities for young children.

 

A Nile cruise holiday is usually booked as full board, however if preferred a Nile cruise and stay can be tailored to give more time for exploration of the temples of Luxor, the museum and the pyramids.

 

Nile river cruises are aware their passengers have different needs including tea, coffee and other refreshments during the hot sunny days.

 

Entertainment on board for adults can vary depending on the Nile cruise ship, young children have their own entertainment programme, allowing parents to relax and enjoy their time together.

 

On the first day of your Nile cruise holiday it is party time, the boat manager will invite all his passengers to have a drink with him and meet his senior management team.

 

Evening wear for this occasion tends to be smart casual, no denim jeans allowed.

 

To enjoy the atmosphere of Egypt on another evening you will be encouraged to dress up in Egyptian outfits and you can either buy or hire a galabia, found in the shops on board ship.

 

If you love to see belly dancers some Nile cruise ships will have a belly dancing show where guests are invited to join in, which is great for the waistline.

 

At River Nile Cruise we have available a wide range of Nile cruise deals.

Choosing a Luxury Nile Cruise

Monday, July 26th, 2010

 

When you have booked one of the many luxury Nile cruise deals you will enjoy sailing up the River Nile, with its beautiful scenery and be amazed at the many achievements of the ancient Egyptians that were passed down to their ascendants.

 

When you think about the feats of the ancient Egyptians and how they managed to quarry stone and take charge of building monumental pyramids and temples, you are able to see why they are still highly admired today.

 

The ancient Egyptians also left other pieces of art and architecture for others to benefit from, its monuments have brought along many travellers to Egypt and much literature has inspired authors to write about Egypt and its historical legacy.

 

Most of the success of Egypt is due to the pharaohs being able to make use of the River Nile’s predictable flooding once a year; this produced the necessary crops to supply the Egyptians with food. The pharaohs were also clever enough to make good use of religious leaders to keep control to develop and embrace the minerals of their desert regions.

 

Nile cruise ships on the Nile will often pass the boats carrying Egyptians up river, many of them will stop, wave and shout greetings of welcome.

 

A Nile cruise deal includes passengers being able to go onshore on one of many organised excursions or to drift off to taste the different types of food and look for gifts from the markets to take home to family and friends.

 

At River Nile Cruises we have available a wonderful selections of luxury Nile cruises.

The Perfect Holiday

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

 A Nile cruise holiday it is a relaxing way to unwind after working hard all of the year; therefore choosing to sail gently up the River Nile on a luxury Nile cruise has to be the highlight of your year.

 

Once the Nile cruise ship reaches the embankment where it can allow its passengers disembark you can visit the city of Cairo and look forward to seeing the three great pyramids of Gaza.

 

When you are near the pyramids you can use transport in the form of a camel, donkey or even walk to these great buildings, even taking time to step inside to look round.

 

Tourists who visit the pyramids every year are aware you need to bargain before deciding to ride on a camel, if you want photographs of your personal camel you will have to pay money to the owner.

 

It is important to take time to convert the asking price of your camel ride in to your currency before you haggle.

 

The steps are steep inside the pyramids, so it’s not a good idea for anyone with health problems. However for people who wish to participate, be early as there are a limited number of tickets.

 

At River Nile Cruises if our customers let us know they wish to extend their visit to the city Cairo for a couple of days before rejoining the Nile cruise ship, we can arrange a booking on one of our many Nile cruise and stay deals.

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