In Egypt one of the many talents that Egyptians use to make a living from tourists who sail on the Nile river cruise ships is making Alabaster vases and other ornaments.

Thousands of years ago their ancestors hand carved these well sought after ornaments, no two pieces of this art would turn out exactly the same. Some are deeper in colour and handmade items are thinner than ones that have been recently manufactured.

Egypt Nile cruise ships sail up the River Nile, their passengers are keen to set foot on shore to tour around Luxor, giving them chance to explore or bring home treasures of Egypt as gifts for family and friends.

A Nile cruise holiday is not just for the person who is interested in history; of course Egypt as a country will easily fulfil the curious.

However if you decided to visit the tombs at the Valley of the Kings, there are many writings and paintings for you to view; unfortunately there is a ban on taking photographs.

While not having photographic evidence of the wonderful etched paintings they are bound to stay a cherished memory.

If you are dreaming of sailing on a Nile cruise ship taking in all the wonderful changing scenery this is one holiday you are not likely to forget, it is a holiday with a difference.

Here at River Nile Cruise we have available a wide range of River Nile cruise deals that can be tailored to your needs.

When you are looking forward to your Nile cruise holiday, you will be excited at the thought of a restful time with pieces of relevant history and sightseeing a feature in your Nile cruise deal.

However, most people are not aware of how gripping the history of the River Nile is.

One Egyptian Nile cruise is not enough to take in all the magnificent and historical sights as you gently drift through this great country.

The Aswan High dam near the border of Egypt and Sudan is a large rock-filled dam that is able to capture the great Nile River.

Cruise deals have information with intriguing references to the world’s third largest reservoir.

When the third reservoir of the Aswan High dam was finished in 1970, there was great relief as it meant the annual flood would be more contained and the danger of flooding reduced.

The reservoir was named after Gamal Abdel Nasser a former president of Nasser who died in 1970.

The benefits of the Aswan High dam are that it supplies 50 percent of power to the Egyptians and controls the floods, therefore allowing much improved navigation for River Nile Cruises that are so popular.

The River Nile has a calming effect on its visitors and many come back every year to venture further down the River Nile towards the Mediterranean Sea.

At One Small Step Travel we have available a wide range of luxury Nile cruises and cheap Nile cruises.