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The Ultimate River Cruise

Admin — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:22:43 +0000

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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Escape Boredom on a Nile River Cruise

Admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:18:22 +0000

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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Discover Fascinating Egypt with Nile Cruise Holidays

Admin — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:16:09 +0000

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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Follow in the Footsteps of Great Explorers

Admin — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:55:19 +0000

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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More to Modern Egypt than Ancient History

Admin — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:45:06 +0000

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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Consider Extending Your Egypt Nile Cruise

Admin — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:16:19 +0000

There is nothing better than taking the opportunity to relax on a Nile cruise. Such adventures are a world apart from the humdrum of everyday life at home and they can provide the ideal escapism for those looking to experience something new.

These trips represent the ultimate in luxury thanks to the impressive standard of the vessels that transport you along this incredible waterway. From classy dining areas and comfortable bedrooms to gorgeous swimming pools and entertainment facilities, these ships are second-to-none.

And then of course there are the wonderful trips you get to experience. After all, Egypt is full of sites of historical interest and areas of outstanding natural beauty.

Indeed, the only downside associated with our Nile cruise ships is the end of your trip, when you have to face the prospect of returning to normality. This can be somewhat depressing.

However, there is a way in which you can prolong your fun and make sure that the conclusions to your Nile cruises are that little bit sweeter and that is by booking a stay in a hotel. We offer a range of Nile cruise and stay packages that enable you to remain in the country after your trip along the river to indulge in yet further vacationing.

This allows you to experience more of the ancient land. Whether you want to stay in Cairo and experience more culture, shopping and so on, you fancy a hotel by the Red Sea or anything else, we should have the perfect solution for you.

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Sun Protection for Little Queens and Pharaohs on an Egypt Nile Cruise

Admin — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:28:59 +0000

Our Nile cruises are family friendly affairs with tons of fun excursions and inclusive options for families of all sizes, budgets and motivation levels (because sometimes it’s fine just to sunbathe on deck and watch the world go by for a week!)

Whilst they may manage to fall out of trees unscathed, children are very susceptible to UV damage from the sun, and can burn in less than fifteen minutes. Sun damage early in life can have lasting ramifications.

1. Apply sunscreen of 30SPF or higher during daylight hours for the entire trip. Sand and water can intensify the effects of the sun, so even just sitting out on deck briefly could be harmful.

2. Remember to cover spots you might not think of – the eyelids, lips, ears and feet being main culprits for sunburn. Sunglasses will help protect your children’s eyes from the sun, reducing the likelihood of headaches.

3. Cover as much skin as possible using clothes. Loose fitting linen or cotton clothes are ideal. Opt for long sleeved loose shirts and long shorts or trousers. If you can get them to keep it on, a sunhat is ideal and can help protect the head, neck and face from sunburn.

4. Our Nile cruise ships all have plenty of shade and cool spots, so make sure your little ones spend as much time as possible out of direct sunlight both on board and on excursions.

5. Give them their own SPF stick in a funky colour to draw patterns and make sun protection a little more fun!

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Escape to the Sun with a Nile Cruise Holiday

Admin — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:39:08 +0000

Booking a holiday can be a challenge sometimes. Weather in the UK is unpredictable and when you book a holiday for this country you may find that you are often guessing when there will be sunshine and desperately hoping that it will not rain.

You could avoid the stress of unpredictable weather and travel abroad instead, indulging yourself with a Nile cruise holiday. With our Nile cruises you have the opportunity to explore Egyptian history and culture on our optional excursions, while being able to relax on board by the pool between locations.

We offer a choice of full board and all inclusive packages so that you don’t need to worry about finding food at mealtimes. These packages include excursions along the way so that you don’t need to find extra money for trips away from your ship.

Many of our Nile cruise ships have a variety of evening entertainments to keep you occupied once the sun goes down. Some ships have belly dancing shows, where guests are encouraged to take part. Many ships have an Egyptian themed evening where you are encouraged to dress in Egyptian outfits. You can usually buy or hire a galabia on board, or you might want to bargain for one in a local bazaar.

Whichever Nile cruise you choose, Egypt is an excellent choice if you are looking for a fair-weather holiday. Although we can’t guarantee that there will be no rain during your cruise, Egypt is one of the hottest and sunniest countries in the world and rain showers are usually brief. You will, however, need to pack your suncream!

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Explore Egypt’s History with a Nile Cruise

Admin — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 11:37:04 +0000

If you are fascinated by the history or culture of Egypt then a Nile cruise could be an ideal way to indulge your interests. Not only will you be able to observe modern Egyptian culture, as your ship cruises by the day-to-day lives of the riverbank farmers, but you will also have the opportunity to explore Egypt’s past during the optional excursions provided as part of your cruise.

When the Nile cruise ships stop in Luxor, you have the chance to visit one of the most famous archeological sites in the world – the Valley of the Kings. For nearly 500 years the royalty of Egypt were buried at this location and during your excursion you will have the chance to see some of these tombs up close. The Valley of the Kings is also the burial site of Tutankhamun, although there is usually an extra charge to visit his tomb.

Luxor is also home to the Colossi of Memnon. These twin statues are more than 3,000 years old and once stood guard at the gateway to a temple.

During a stop at Aswan, you might want to join an excursion to see the Philae Temple complex. This World Heritage Site was moved stone by stone to a safer location by UNESCO in 1960 after repeated floods began to damage the site.

These are just a few of the excursions available to you as part of our Nile cruises. If you’d like to find out more about these trips or the packages that we offer please take a look around our website or feel free to call us on 0800 328 0871.

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Get the Best of Both Worlds with a Nile Cruise

Admin — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:34:17 +0000

If you are going on holiday with family or friends it can sometimes be challenging finding a holiday that meets everyone’s expectations. Some people enjoy exploring the history and culture of their holiday destination, while others prefer to just chill out in the sun. Nile cruises could help to satisfy both sets of expectations.

For those who are fond of activity, your cruise ship will stop along the way for optional excursions. You might decide to explore Cairo, one of Egypt’s most popular tourist destinations. From here you can visit the ancient Pyramids of Giza, believed to be more than 4,000 years old. Nearby you will find the ever inscrutable Sphinx, along with many beautiful temples, tombs, churches, mosques and museums.

If you would rather indulge yourself with a relaxing holiday by the pool then you will still be able to see the sights, as our Nile cruise ships sail past the daily life of Egypt, revealing both the old and the new.

You might want to consider combining your Nile cruise with sun, sea and sand by pairing your cruise with a stay in one of our hotels. We offer a selection of beautiful Red Sea locations, many with access to diving centres to keep the more active members of your party satisfied.

We can help to tailor your holiday to meet your needs so whether you prefer relaxing by the pool or heading out on excursions there are many opportunities to enjoy yourself while on a Nile River cruise.

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