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Sunday, November 27th, 2011
When it comes to taking a river cruise, there are few destinations that can match the breathtaking beauty and awe-inspiring sights offered by the River Nile. Indeed, the Nile Valley is such a truly unique destination that you can rest assured you will never forget the sights and sounds that you will experience.
This legendary waterway boasts incredible views of the truly amazing historical sights, bustling conurbations and dramatic desert landscapes that have made Egypt a must-see destination for thousands of years. Indeed, Nile cruises enable you to see such wonders of antiquity as The Valley of the Kings, the Temples of Karnak and Kom Ombo, as well the intoxicating modern-day cities of Aswan and Luxor.
You will also get to experience how the Nile serves as an arterial lifeline for the people of rural Egypt. By sailing along its path, you will see how the mighty river snakes its way through the hot, dusty valley and leaves a lush, green trail that contrasts completely with the golden glowing sand ridges of the surrounding dessert.
All of theses wonderful sights and experiences can be enjoyed from the luxurious surroundings of your Nile cruiser. The air-conditioning, swimming pools and sun decks on board Nile cruise ships will provide you with relief from the outside heat while all the while affording you with panoramic views of this most mesmerising of settings.
A Nile cruise really is the ultimate river cruise. Browse our pages further to find out more.
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Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011
Like many people in Britain these days, you may well spend much of your time looking forward to your annual holiday. What with long working hours and stressful home environments, the thought of lying by a pool somewhere without a care in the world can often be the very thing that gets you through the day.
Sadly, it is often the case that the reality of your holiday doesn’t live up to the dream. Sure, being lazy in the sunshine feels good for a couple of days but after that, you soon get a niggling feeling that you’re not really making the most of your time away.
Thankfully, there are some holidays where this is definitely not an issue. Nile cruises are the perfect example of just such a holiday as they enable you to see a range of truly incredible places as well relax in the sunshine. Indeed, amazing sights such as the Temples of Horus and Kom Ombo, the Valley of the Kings and Queens and the temples of Karnak and Luxor, as well as the sights and sounds of bustling cities like Aswan and Luxor will ensure that boredom is never a factor. Similarly, the swimming pools and sun decks onboard Nile cruise ships guarantees that there are always ample opportunities to sit back and relax.
So, if you want to enjoy a holiday that offers excitement and relaxation in equal measure, look no further than a Nile cruise.
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Friday, November 11th, 2011
Flowing through one of the world’s oldest and most fascinating civilisations, the Nile is simply unlike any other river on Earth. Observing Egypt from this mighty waterway really is a unique experience and one that many more tourists dream of undertaking. Thankfully, these dreams can easily become reality as there are now more Nile cruise holidays available than ever before.
Nile cruise ships
There are plentiful cruise boats operating on the Nile between Aswan and Luxor with many of the newer vessels being comparable in luxury to five-star hotels. Sundecks and swimming pools are common features as are top-quality restaurants and lounge bars. In general, buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner are all included in the booking price, although beverages and bottled water typically need to be paid for separately. Most cabins have twin beds and enjoy panoramic views so that you can enjoy the great wonder and beauty that the Nile offers. Suites are also available that include baths, air conditioning and televisions.
Memorable experience
Although there are many different Nile river cruise options available to suit all budgets and needs, choosing a newer cruiser that offers five-star luxury standards will help to ensure your Nile cruise experience is memorable for all the right reasons. To find out more about this unique way of viewing one of the world’s truly great destinations, take some time to explore our pages in greater detail or get in touch with one of our friendly customer advisors today.
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Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
The late 1800s to mid 1900s are often cited as the great days of modern discovery in Egypt. Of course, locals had existed around the relics of their ancient civilisation for thousands of years, but it wasn’t until foreigners began to fight over Egyptian lands (the Napoleonic Wars of the early 1800s) that Egypt’s cultural debris and scattered artefacts began to find rejuvenated fame.
On the tails of Napoleon’s own academics, the mid 1800s (well after his defeat) saw fresh interest in the area as the British ruling government took hold. One of the key archaeological figures of this new Egypt was Giovanni Belzoni.
Belzoni was, by trade, both a strongman and an engineer. Both of these trades turned out to be valuable when he was plucked from a jobless, penniless existence (with his English wife, Sarah) to undertake a seemingly impossible task – to move the 7 ton stone head “Rameses II” from Thebes to Cairo. You can still see the head at the British Museum in London. After moving the head, Belzoni and Sarah continued on an impromptu Nile cruise (perhaps one of the first Nile cruises by foreigners simply to seek out artefacts) past Thebes and uncovered Abu Simbel.
Belzoni is often cited as one of the first true Egyptologists dedicated to preservation rather than financial gain.
Our Nile cruise ships are tastefully modern, but if you’d like to experience a trip down the Nile as Belzoni and Sarah experienced, a day trip on an Egyptian felucca is the way to do it.
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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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