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 Find yourself being carried along the splendid mirror-like surface of the Nile River in an elegant and luxurious cruise ship  A luxury Nile cruise will not only show you the wonderful attraction you once only read in books, but it will provide you to traverse through the river fashionably.

While almost any comprehensive tour of Egypt will tend to use water travel as part of the overall experience, true luxury is available with an extended holiday along the river.  Travelers will most of the time be on the ship and from here, they will be taken to the popular attractions and interesting sights in the location. 

It is important to know that many people planning a luxury cruise in Egypt will mistakenly believe that they can hop aboard their ship in the city of Cairo and head all of the way upriver to the Aswan area. The fact of the matter is that the various locks prevent large passenger ships from making a journey of this kind, and most travelers will find that they will actually begin the major portion of their cruise from the Luxor area.

The common thing visitors do when in the area is go first to the ancient capitol. They spend a few days in the area exploring the historical landmarks before sailing upriver towards Abu Simbel, Aswan, and Lake Nasser. While in Cairo, however, most people participating in a Nile cruise will be able to enjoy a dinner cruise around the Cairo area too.

 What are the sights travelers will see while in a Nile cruise?  Consider that most of the Pharaonic sites are along, or within easy reach of, the river’s banks. This means that passengers of a luxury cruise will see the Giza necropolis which includes the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx; they will take in Sakkara and its pyramids; the Karnak Temple complex; the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens; Esna; Edfu; the Aswan Dam; the Temple of Philae; and the Temple of Ramses II which was relocated before the Aswan Dam was complete.

Many Egypt luxury tours also include visits to areas like Jordan, the Red Sea Riviera, the Dead Sea and much more. To make the visit more exciting, land transportation, knowledgeable guides, and the chance to see the popular attractions in the city are provided for in the tour. This is a wonderful and remarkably relaxing way to explore historic Egypt, and cruises are available year round.