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Archive for the ‘Egypt’ Category
Monday, October 24th, 2011
There are some royal figures who are simply born into their power, but there are others – like Ramses II – who prove their suitability beyond compare. Our Nile cruises and Nile cruise and stay holidays afford you the luxury of getting to know one of the greatest Pharaohs in Ancient Egypt’s history.
Family
The son of King Seti and Queen Tuya, Ramses was an eager royal from the moment he was born, even being appointed co-ruler with his father in his early teens thanks to an aptitude for military campaigns and civil leadership. Even his name “Ramses” means “Ra’s Chosen” (Ra being the high god of the sun) From a very young age, Ramses also displayed his royal virility (a respected tradition at the time) by fathering scores of children with a slew of concubines (ninety-six sons and sixty daughters!)
Architecture
No Nile cruise is complete without a look at some of Ramses’ architectural spectres. He took it upon himself to commission one of the most widespread building schemes in the history of Ancient Egypt, including the Ramesseum at Thebes and the temples at Abu Simbel. He also covered Egypt in statues, smaller temples and stonework dedicated to himself and gods he represented; the gods who had “chosen” him.
Stonework
It was common in Ancient Egypt to erase evidence of the previous Pharaoh by covering his “cartouche” (name) and artwork with that of the new Pharaoh. Ramses developed a new way to carve sunken reliefs into the stone, thereby thwarting any future attempts to remove his memory. This is arguably why so much of his presence can be felt in modern Egypt.
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Sunday, October 23rd, 2011
A great deal of Egypt’s ancient cultural wealth is held in the form of magnificent architecture, such as the Ramesseum at Thebes, the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, and Abu Simbel. Our Nile cruises are highly customisable, enabling our clients to undertake numerous optional excursions to ancient sites and so on. But a huge part of modern Egyptian tourism is about preservation, which can sometimes seemingly get in the way of tourism itself.
The Sphinx
Although the great Sphinx at Giza is a must-see on many Nile cruise holidays, it’s not possible to touch the great statue. A series of tasteful ramps are in place to allow tourists to take amazing photos though.
The Pyramids at Giza
The pyramids used to represent a kind of tourism free-for-all, where folks could take a day from their Nile cruise holidays to scramble about on the great pyramids as much as they liked. In recent years, the pyramids at Giza have become far more protected, and whilst you can still touch and even enter some of them, climbing to the top is prohibited.
Abu Simbel
Easily one of the best places for some real cultural adventure is Abu Simbel. The temples are open to extensive ambling and exploring, with much of the authenticity of the area preserved. In other words, yes there will be other tourists, but market stalls etc are prohibited, making the entire experience rather more relaxing than Cairo’s markets and tourist hotspots.
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Friday, October 21st, 2011
Although a great deal of modern Egypt’s tourism and economy relies heavily upon its rich ancient culture and historical impact, there’s more to our Nile cruises than just sand, camels and ancient artefacts! Here are a few great facts about modern Egypt to mull over as you choose your favourite Nile cruise holiday from our great autumn offers!
• Although tourism holds a significant percentage of Egypt’s economic wealth, just over 50% can be attributed to agriculture and industry. Main industrial activities include textile manufacture, and pharmaceutical research and development.
• Egypt is home to more than 30% of the Arab world’s regular bloggers.
• More than 500 free-press newspapers and periodicals are circulated extensively and available to buy in Egypt.
• Cairo is home to the only subway in Africa.
• The Egyptian authorities and Google enjoy a longstanding partnership to extend more Arabic translations and content online freely.
• In 2010, Egyptian government technicians launched a new satellite to improve communication services across the country (that’s why we can get great TV reception on all our Nile cruise ships!)
• Like the U.K, education up to university level is free in Egypt to encourage young people to stay in school.
• Begun in 2000, The Smart Village – situated in the Abu Rawash area, close to Cairo – is a cutting edge eco-aware, technologically advanced site dedicated to developing new technologies for both Egypt and the wider world. The site includes parks, laboratories, libraries and various research centres.
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Thursday, October 20th, 2011
Exploring this beautiful part of the world is what many people might have wanted to do all their life. The wonderful landscapes which can be found along the river Nile along with the people who reside there are sights which countless numbers have enjoyed for generations. However, it is the price of experiencing this which has been off-putting for many. With our luxury Nile cruises, you needn’t be stopped in your tracks anymore.
With our river Nile cruises available all-year round at unbelievable prices, we can guarantee that whatever your budget is we will have a cruise option for you. Not only can you experience the wonders of the Nile during the summer but also through the winter months.
The luxury Nile cruises which we provide also offers you the chance to stopover in many locations too such as Luxor and Cairo. So, not only will you be able to cruise along a waterway which passes through eleven countries but you can meet the people who live alongside it too. Also, with the deep history of these aforementioned cities you can see for yourself the many wonders which they have as well.
When you choose river Nile cruises through us, we can guarantee that whatever time of the year you wish to enjoy your cruise you’re guaranteed to have a fantastic experience. By contacting our dedicated team will enable you to find out about the many luxury Nile cruise options which we offer at unbeatable prices.
Exploring one of nature’s beauty areas which has provided life for thousands of years can be achieved when choosing us for your cruise. For further information, please contact our dedicated team. They make it their goal to provide a customer focused service time after time so do not delay in speaking to them sooner rather than later.
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Tuesday, October 18th, 2011
One of the most beautiful stretches of water in the world, the river Nile is a fantastic place to sail on. The river Nile stretches through many beautiful countries which all value it for its life giving properties. Situated on the river Nile is many attractions too such as the Egyptian Pyramids. When you want to explore the river Nile, taking a cruise along it is highly recommended as this will allow for you to sit back and enjoy the sights and smells of this picturesque place.
A highly respected cruise company with many years of experience to its name, our Nile cruises provides the ultimate level of luxury. Costing surprisingly low amounts of money, our Nile cruises enable for you to be waited on hand and foot whilst relishing the sights. Many of our Nile cruises can be taken during the winter. The Nile is known to be exceptionally hot so even if your home country is cold and uninviting you’ll be sure of a warm welcome on-board. The Nile river cruises which we are proud to provide can also stopover in many locations as well. Our Nile river cruises will allow you to explore such beautiful cities as Cairo and Luxor; both have a rich cultural history and it couldn’t be achieved if you stayed on-board.
All of our Nile cruises offer excursions too. This enables you to spend several hours visiting many locations during your cruise so that more of this wonderful area can be seen by yourself and your loved ones. With many locations enabling you to travel to the place where your cruise departs from, when this is combined with how much is charged for our cruises leads to an exceptional time being enjoyed by all.
Exploring the river Nile can be experienced by you at a price that is within your budget.
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