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Indulge Yourself with a River Nile Cruise

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

When you are on an Egypt Nile cruise and you are intending to visit the city of Cairo, do not forget to indulge yourself and look around many of the bazaars.

 

The atmosphere can be a bit overwhelming at first with its flurry of life and chaos; Egyptians are eager to sell you their wares.

 

Whatever you wish to take home to the UK, it will be found for you, whether it is shoes, books, or even a camel!

 

The old buildings that surround this maze of bazaars can be a little bewildering at times but it adds to the pleasure of seeing first hand the lifestyle of the Egyptians.

 

What is surprising is the Egyptians daily lifestyle you are immersed in, has not changed much over the last few hundred years.

 

If you are a person who loves bargaining for ones treasures, head for your souvenirs at Khan Al-Khalili, one of the older towns where haggling is considered part of the whole experience.

 

It is important to remember to have time for the Egyptians as they consider haggling part of the fun they have with tourists.

 

When looking for a gift of gold, silver or spices, the place to head for is Khan Misr Touloun which can be found in medieval Cairo.

 

If you want to view the Egyptians seriously bartering for a camel, make your way further west, just further than Sharia Sudan, where camels are sold every Friday.

 

At River Nile Cruises we can tailor your Nile cruise holiday to meet your requirements. There is a wide range of river nile cruises to choose from, visit our website today to find out more.

Choose a Fabulous Nile Cruise Deal to See the Pyramids of Gaza

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

The city of Cairo has earned the Arabic title of Al-Qahirah (The triumphant), with its rich history and many stories being told of ancient dynasties that was once governed by the Pharaohs.

 

Today however Cairo is a city that attracts tourists from all over the world, many of them will travel on the Nile river cruises stopping to go ashore to see the Pyramids of Gaza.

 

When walking round the city of Cairo you can not help but appreciate the time and effort the people of Egypt put into building their great monument, there was no modern technology or man made machines to help them out, no wonder it took 20 years before it was completely finished.

 

According to the information given out to tourists there are approximately 2 million limestone blocks that make up the largest pyramid, it makes you wonder how long it would take to count and verify that number.

 

Nile cruise ships often stop to let passengers wander around the historical sights of Cairo, visiting the pyramids of course, but their museum should not be left out, inside is the largest collection of Egyptian artefacts in the world.

 

It is interesting to note that the city of Cairo observes GMT and is ahead by 2 hours, other fun things to know is the legal drinking age for adults is 21 years and Sundays are the one day they take a day off.

 

At River Nile Cruises we are able to provide Nile Cruise holidays which include a visit to the city of Cairo.

Choosing a Luxury Nile Cruise

Monday, July 26th, 2010

 

When you have booked one of the many luxury Nile cruise deals you will enjoy sailing up the River Nile, with its beautiful scenery and be amazed at the many achievements of the ancient Egyptians that were passed down to their ascendants.

 

When you think about the feats of the ancient Egyptians and how they managed to quarry stone and take charge of building monumental pyramids and temples, you are able to see why they are still highly admired today.

 

The ancient Egyptians also left other pieces of art and architecture for others to benefit from, its monuments have brought along many travellers to Egypt and much literature has inspired authors to write about Egypt and its historical legacy.

 

Most of the success of Egypt is due to the pharaohs being able to make use of the River Nile’s predictable flooding once a year; this produced the necessary crops to supply the Egyptians with food. The pharaohs were also clever enough to make good use of religious leaders to keep control to develop and embrace the minerals of their desert regions.

 

Nile cruise ships on the Nile will often pass the boats carrying Egyptians up river, many of them will stop, wave and shout greetings of welcome.

 

A Nile cruise deal includes passengers being able to go onshore on one of many organised excursions or to drift off to taste the different types of food and look for gifts from the markets to take home to family and friends.

 

At River Nile Cruises we have available a wonderful selections of luxury Nile cruises.

The River Nile: History at its Best

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

Many historians are quick to argue about the facts of the River Nile and Egypt, some historians just enjoying the debate of facts and figures, having not visited the country to see it for themselves.

 

A Nile cruise ship slowly sails up the River Nile, without doubt this river is the longest in the world , however while it is mainly associated with Egypt only a fifth of it runs through this country.

 

On board a Nile Cruise ship there is much information on hand about the history of Egypt and the River Nile.

 

While most people think that the River Nile originates from Lake Victoria in Africa it actually starts from Burundi, south of the equator.

 

The Nile will flow away from Burundi making its way to Egypt and out towards the mouth of the Mediterranean Sea.

 

What must not be forgotten is that the River Nile was very important to the ancient Egyptians; they would not have survived without the river flooding its riverbanks.

 

Today the floods of the River Nile are more contained but years ago the water would leave beautiful black soil, rich enough for the planting of seeds and later producing a harvest of food.

 

While historians continue to argue about the rivers history and its true source, the real experience comes from holidaying on a Nile cruise ship, stepping onshore on the banks of the River Nile and exploring Egypt as it is today.

 

At River Nile Cruises we are able to offer a wide range of River Nile cruises.

A Nile Cruise Holiday with a Difference

Friday, July 9th, 2010

If you love to travel but are a restless soul who is bored staying in one place in one hotel, why not book a Nile cruise holiday?

 

A Nile cruise ship sailing up the River Nile is an exciting experience and you have your hotel nearby at all times.

 

There are people who love to be on the move when on holiday, a Nile cruise holiday meets that criteria but if you want to spend time relaxing and being entertained then the choice is there, literally on your floating doorstep.

 

One of the favourite packages available for the person who wants to be in charge of their holiday is to book one of the many Nile cruise and stay deals.

 

Choose to sail on a Nile cruise ship which winds its way up the great river Nile before embarking on a stay at one of the many hotels for a day or two, later rejoining your Nile cruise ship at an allocated date.

 

While Egypt is a hot country the River Nile cruise and stay deals offer all their guests the opportunity to taste their cuisine and enjoy Egypt’s hospitality.

 

What could be more exciting than having more time to look at all the wonders of Egypt and returning to continue to relax on a Nile cruise ship for the remainder of your holiday.

 

At One Small Step Travel we have a wide range of Nile cruise holidays for couples, single adults and families.

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