A little light reading… versus six months of solid research? A romantic novel set aboard a luxury Nile cruise ship… versus a facts brochure about Egyptian tipping etiquette? Sometimes accessing the right research and preparation materials presents a frustrating dichotomy whereby we WANT to learn all about the culture and ethos of a destination… but somehow it all seems like homework! And where do you begin?

We find most people looking to travel aboard our Nile cruise ships are interested in the abundant historical significance of the Egyptian culture and landscape. That said, it’s not a prerequisite for getting the most out of our rive nile cruises! If you’re in it for the sun, camel rides and diving excursions we’re happy to oblige!

Bottom line, are guidebooks worth it? Every person has different expectations and interests when it comes to an Egyptian vacation, so we recommend checking guidebooks out from your local library and making copies of any sections you’d like access to on holiday.

Google and related Search Engines can be fantastic mines of information covering everything from flora and fauna to the best cafes in Cairo.  Conflicting information tends to be the downfall of the internet. You can always rest safe in the knowledge that established guidebooks are well-researched and accurate; however, if personal accounts and precise interests are the ideal reading fodder for your holiday preparation, blogging websites and forums could be the way to go.

Under the heading “Planning and Guides” our researchers and highly experienced travel veterans have created a few general guides and helpful titbits of advice.