Archive for September, 2011
Thursday, September 29th, 2011
Experienced travellers to Egypt often report that while this fascinating and richly historical country is well worth a visit, it can be a high-pressure, crowded and bewildering experience, with many of the world-renowned sites little more than tourist traps today.
It can be difficult to break away from the usual tourist trail, which is why we recommend Nile cruises to travellers looking for a more unique journey. A Nile cruise will give you and your companions the chance to see what you want to see at your own pace, and get away from the hectic pace of life on land. If it’s peace and quiet you’re looking for in Egypt, believe it or not, Nile cruise ships can take you where you want to go.
Lake Nasser in Luxor is an artificial lake, a body of water manufactured after the construction of the Aswan Dam. It is more than five hundred kilometres long, although a third of its breadth technically belongs to the neighbouring country of Sudan. Week-long sailing trips are available on the placid blue lake, fishing and swimming by day and washing and camping on red sand beaches at night. If you fancy sailing and swimming, catching and eating barbecued Nile Perch and gazing up at the stars in this comparatively untouched part of the world, a Nile cruise is the only way to get where you want to go. Make the most of Egypt and choose a cruise today.
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Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
If you’re planning a trip to Egypt, make sure you don’t forget to make time to enjoy one of the finest Nile cruise holidays during your stay. A Nile cruise gives you a safe, reliable headquarters whose food and accomodation is at a high standard, leaving you fit, healthy and well-rested when it comes to doing something more intrepid during the day. Perfect for family groups or vulnerable travellers, Nile cruises remove the pressure and uncertainty that can form part of exotic travel, leaving you with nothing but pre-paid and all-inclusive pleasure.
If you’re cruising along the lazy Nile, be sure to stop at the Valley of Kings, a desert valley in the Luxor region which is an enormous desert burial ground for ancient pharaohs. Many of the more than sixty tombs are startlingly well-preserved, their paintings crisp and clear and their sarcophagi elegant and sufficiently structurally sound to welcome tourists even to this day. The world-famous tomb of Tutankhamun is to be found here for an additional fee, renowned for being discovered intact comparatively recently and shocking egyptologists and archaeologists the world over. Other notable examples are the vibrant, colourful tomb of Ramses III, the mummy of Tut, and the joint tomb of Siptah and Tiwosret. For something a little out of the ordinary, visit the much overlooked tomb of Thutmose III, which features unusual muted tones and simple, elegant lines which are very distinct from the style of other Egyptian artefacts.
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Sunday, September 25th, 2011
If you’re planning a trip to Egypt, make sure you don’t forget to make time to enjoy one of the finest Nile cruise holidays during your stay. A Nile cruise gives you a safe, reliable headquarters whose food and accomodation is at a high standard, leaving you fit, healthy and well-rested when it comes to doing something more intrepid during the day. Perfect for family groups or vulnerable travellers, Nile cruises remove the pressure and uncertainty that can form part of exotic travel, leaving you with nothing but pre-paid and all-inclusive pleasure.
If you’re cruising along the lazy Nile, be sure to stop at the Valley of Kings, a desert valley in the Luxor region which is an enormous desert burial ground for ancient pharaohs. Many of the more than sixty tombs are startlingly well-preserved, their paintings crisp and clear and their sarcophagi elegant and sufficiently structurally sound to welcome tourists even to this day. The world-famous tomb of Tutankhamun is to be found here for an additional fee, renowned for being discovered intact comparatively recently and shocking egyptologists and archaeologists the world over. Other notable examples are the vibrant, colourful tomb of Ramses III, the mummy of Tut, and the joint tomb of Siptah and Tiwosret. For something a little out of the ordinary, visit the much overlooked tomb of Thutmose III, which features unusual muted tones and simple, elegant lines which are very distinct from the style of other Egyptian artefacts.
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Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
If you choose a Nile cruise, while travelling on the lazy Nile on your trip to Egypt, you’ll have the chance to stop at some relatively unknown local beauty spots and sites of historical interest. One such is the Temple of Medinat Habu, on the West Bank. Built as a memorial for Pharaoh Ramses III, it features startlingly vibrant coloured friezes, perfectly preserved cartouches, and some of the best battle scenes in the ancient world. Be sure to spend some time appreciating- and photographing- the sprawling scenes of the Battle of Quadesh.
When you’ve had your fill of this surprisingly underrated temple attraction, be sure to cross the road outside to take advantage of the small local cafe opposite. Here you can enjoy cool beverages, snacks, and, for those thusly inclined, smoke some excellent shisha with fruit, spice or vanilla aromas or just sit back and look out into the endless desert.
Why choose a Nile cruise? There are several reasons, particularly if you’re seeing Egypt for the fisrt time and don’t want to run any risks or miss out on anything marvellous. The best Nile cruises allow you to enjoy some of the lesser-known sights on the banks of the majestic Nile risk-free. It can be difficult to avoid high-pressure tactics from local vendors, and amateur guides in Egypt. With an all inclusive Nile cruise and stay, the ship staff can advise you in a friendly, low-pressure manner because their wages are already paid, meaning you’re stimulating the economy without feeling cheated out of your hard-earned money.
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
Most savvy travellers who want to see something a little off the beaten track in Egypt choose one of hundreds of available Egypt Nile cruises. There’s far more to see than just red desert and dark water on the beautiful, tranquil Nile. And a Nile cruise will allow you and your companions the flexibility to stop at some of the attractions lining this rich and diverse part of the world.
When you’ve seen your fill of sarcophagi, one of the more unusual attractions for travellers on the majestic Nile is Space Observers, in Luxor. This is an evening suited to almost every traveller; sociable enough to welcome solo adventurers, it is also the perfect romantic evening for intrepid honeymooners, and a safe, entertaining evening excursion for children. Be picked up from your hotel by sociable, knowledgeable English staff, and driven out into the desert where local Bedouin women are preparing delicious local cuisine. In small groups of ten or twelve, you will sit to enjoy your food and friendly conversation with your English hosts before they describe to you what’s best to be seen in the clear, star-studded Egyptian sky that night.
Enjoy stargazing and take turns with two very serious telescopes indeed, from which the luckier groups might well see the many moons of Jupiter or the rings of Saturn. And when the magical evening is done, you’ll be driven back to the ship by your hosts.
With so much to see and do, Nile cruises really are the only way to travel.
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