Cruising on the Nile in Egypt
The Egyptians have relied on the Nile since ancient times. Most of the population of Egypt and all of its cities, with the exception of those near the coast, lie along those parts of the Nile valley north of Aswan; and nearly all the cultural and historical sites of Ancient Egypt are found along the banks of the river.
In ancient times the pharaoh would supposedly flood the Nile, and in return for the life-giving water and crops, the peasants would cultivate the fertile soil and send a portion of the resources they had reaped to the Pharaoh. He or she would in turn use it for the wellbeing of Egyptian society.
The Nile was considered as a causeway from life to death and afterlife. The east was thought of as a place of birth and growth, and the west was considered the place of death, as the god Ra, the sun, underwent birth, death, and resurrection each time he crossed the sky. Thus, all tombs were located west of the Nile, because the Egyptians believed that in order to enter the afterlife, they must be buried on the side that symbolized death.
Today holidays combining a River Nile Cruise with visits to the main sights of Egypt are available with many travel agents and tour operators offering holidays in Egypt. Nile river cruise holidays are a fabulous way to see the treasures Egypt has to offer its guests.
Travelling from town to town, ancient monument to ancient monument, enjoying on board entertainment, swimming pools, cocktails and watching life all from a deck chair soaking up the Egyptian sun.
Whether you want a 7 Night Nile Cruise or take a combined Nile Cruise with a stay in Luxor and Cairo, major tour operators can turn your dream Nile Cruise into a reality.
Normally you will board your Nile Cruise in Luxor or Aswan, sailing between the two cities. You can take a return Nile Cruise with many Travel Agents or you can combine a further stay at hotels in Luxor, Aswan, Cairo or even the Red Sea resorts, depending on the package you choose.
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