Cruising the Nile has long been seen as the most romantic way to visit the monuments of Ancient Egypt. Most cruises today ply the waters between Luxor and Aswan visiting the major sights.
The boats are essentially floating hotels and sightseeing is done in organised groups from the boats. There are a large number of Nile cruisers, and only a few offer the sort of consistently high standards we look for. We also like to try and work with those that have private moorings, although there are only a couple of these. Dahabiyyas, traditional Nile sailing vessels refurbished as luxury passenger carriers, are an up-and-coming possibility as well.
Once you are sailing along the Nile, taking in bucolic scenes as old as the tombs and temples you visit, the romanticism of Nile cruising becomes evident.
Built in 1885 for Fouad, former king of Egypt, the Steam Ship Sudan has an illustrious history of welcoming guests aboard. Agatha Christie set her novel "Death on...
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The Kasr Ibrim is an Art Deco masterpiece, recreating the indolent feel of a 1920s paddle steamer, the perfect vessel for a cruise where the journey is as important as...
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Launched in late 2007, the Lily is one of the freshest additions to the Nile cruising fleet.There are 60 cabins and suites, meaning the cabins are larger and...
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The Movenpick Royal Lotus is the latest addition to the Movenpick fleet, with sixty cabins and two Royal suites. The elegantly furnished cabins have a full range of...
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Regarded by most people as the best boat cruising the Nile, the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruiser is smaller than much of the competition at just 54 cabins. It also has the...
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The Oberoi Zahra sets new standards in luxury for those cruising the Nile, with the emphasis on comfort and style. With only 25 suites, the Oberoi Zahra is one of the...
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With only seven cabins, La Flâneuse du Nil, offers a more intimate way to sail the Nile and see the spectacular sights set along its banks. It has a slower pace as it...
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