How to book Nile cruise in Egypt

River Nile is the world’s longest river as it passes through 11 countries.
Whether you’ve been to Egypt before or not, you surely heard a lot about the river Nile and its glamour.
Thus, a Nile cruise would be the best experience to live in Egypt. 

Booking a Nile cruise in Egypt is a wonderful and enjoyable experience as you can do both things at the same time,
relaxing and knowing historical places that are totally new to you.
 Imagine being surrounded by a blue calm and relaxing water beneath a bright golden sunlight for 3, 4, or even 7 nights, can it be a more relaxing and pleasant experience? 

Throughout this blog, we will tell you how to make your experience the most incredible one, how to book a Nile cruise in Egypt and the most attractive sightseeing in Egypt. 

Where does a Nile cruise take place?

Generally, a Nile cruise in Egypt sails between Luxor and Aswan passing by the high dam, Philae, Obelisk,
Kom Ombo temple, Edfu, east and west banks of Luxor.
It covers a distance of 230 Kilometers to give you the chance to discover Egypt’s beauty, culture,
and history.
Some Nile cruises start their trip from Luxor while the some other ones start from Aswan, you have the option to choose the place to start by! 

When to book a Nile cruise? 

The best time to get the maximum joy of the Nile cruise experience is the period between the beginning of October till the end of April.
At this period, the temperature is about 20-30 degree Celsius which allows the travelers to enjoy warm weather in both day and night.  

Types of Nile cruises:

There are many types of Nile cruise boats. To know how to book a Nile cruise in Egypt you need to know these types well to make your best choice. There are Dahabiya Nile cruises, Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan,
and Lake Nasser Nile cruises. Here is some information about each of them, and the differences between them. 

Dahabiya Nile cruise:

If you aim for a relaxing and calm trip in the Nile, Dahabiya would be the best choice. It’s a 36 meters ship that works by the power of wind. Which means less noise just to enjoy a cozy and calm trip.
Dahabiya is a romantic ship where you can see and enjoy the majesty of nature. Dahabiya generally has 4 cabins, each of them is about 11.25m.
It  includes two cotton beds, or one king-sized bed, air conditioner, flat screen TV, and telephone.
The bathrooms are equipped with a power shower, toilet, washbasin and hairdryer. Besides 2 suites, each of them is about 15 meters. It has a private terrace to keep enjoying the glamour of the Nile while enjoying the privacy. 

Dahabiya Nile cruise boat also has a salon and dining room where you can enjoy your meals with the view of the Nile.
The upper deck has beautifully decorated chairs and shezlongs with a bar that serves you drinks to enjoy them under the golden sun. 

Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan:

Imagine a travelling experience in a floating 5-stars hotel where you can enjoy the sunlight, the warm weather, and the glamour view of the Nile with all the facilities that you need! 

That’s exactly what you will experience by having a Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan in Egypt. Your cruise ship normally has a large sundeck with a pool, pool bar, health club, massage area, Spa, and Jacuzzi.
It has around 50-6- cabins, and 4 suites. Each cabin has a large window, air conditioner, telephone, T.V. screen, music system, minibar, and a bathroom that contains a bath, shower, and WC. While each suite has an additional seating area, and larger bathroom with jacuzzi bath.
Thus, a Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan is the perfect choice if you’re seeking a new fancy experience in the Nile. 

Lake Nasser Nile cruise:

Visiting Lake Nasser by the largest and modest vessel is surely a wonderful experience full of joy. You can live the kings’ experience during Lake Nasser cruise as your ship contains all the facilities you may need during your trip while enjoying the beauty of nature and the Nile. 

It has 68 double cabins, 8 grand suites, and 4 royal suites. Each cabin is about 24 meters and includes a large window with a Nile view, a private balcony, air conditioner, telephone and fax, internet access, private bathroom with bathtub and hairdryer,
music system, marine satellite T.V., and minibar. Each of the grand suites is 35 meters while the royal ones are 70 meters for each. The ship consists of 6 deck levels that are housing the cabins, suites, restaurant, bar lounges, pool, and internet café. If you’re dreaming of having a private yacht with a big staff to serve you,
this will be a great chance to have a similar experience with much less cost. 

Activities to do during a Nile cruise

People think there are no activities to do during a Nile cruise. But, this is not what really happens. As we are guiding you on How to book a Nile cruise in Egypt, we will also guide you how to enjoy the maximum during your trip.

Depending on the cruise, you will almost always find a Gallabiyah party there in the night where everyone wears the folkloric costumes of Egypt and try a new Egyptian experience.

Another activity in the evening may be the cocktail party that’s almost arranged for guests to get to know the staff and the ship.
Also, you will find some belly dance shows and Darwish shows (Tanura show) that will be a new Egyptian experience,
as well as visiting some historical places that you will get to know more in the few following paragraphs.

Is Nile cruising boring?

Some people think that being in one place for many days may be boring. But actually Nile cruises are not boring as you have a lot to do and see while cruising. Besides the activities that you can do on the boat,
you will visit many must-see places from ancient Egypt. In the following lines, you will get to know more about these places. 

Karnak Temple:

 

The Karnak Temple consists of a number of temples in a form of a village which is the reason for naming it Karnak as the word “Karnak” in Arabic means the fortified village. The temple was built for the gods Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu.
The first thing you can see while visiting Karnak temple is Ramses III temple which is about 320 meters long,
and 200 meters wide. Also you can visit The Great Hypostyle Hall that contains 134 enormous sandstone columns supporting the roof and twelve columns at the center towering 20 meters.
It’s a great place for taking memorial photos.
After that, you will pass by Hatshepsut’s Standing Obelisk which is Made out of a singular block of pink granite,
it is one of the most stunning pieces of Karnak.
As one of the two tallest standing obelisks in the world, it towers to a whopping 29.5 meters.
You will also see The Sanctuary, the great temple of Thutmose III,
the sacred lake, and temple of Khonsu which are really worth-visiting sites where you can see the majesty and greatness of ancient Egypt. 

Luxor Temple:

Luxor temple is located on the east Nile bank in Luxor. And Luxor temple is much more different from other temples as it wasn’t devoted to any god or specific period. It was built as a ceremonial place to celebrate all Egyptian pharaohs who got crowns.
When you visit Luxor temple you will see the temple of Seti I, the temple of Hatshepsut, and the temple of Ramses II in addition to other temples that are really interesting and worth-visiting. 

River Nile west bank: 

The river Nile splits Luxor into two banks, the east bank and the west one. The west bank is where ancient Egyptians used to bury the dead’s.
In the west bank you can see a huge amount of monuments as you will find the famous valley of the kings,
the breathing tomb of the king Tut Ankh-Amon, the mortuary temples of ancient Egyptian pharaohs such as queen Hatshepsut and Ramses III and many other tombs. 

Edfu:

Edfu city is famous for the Horus temple that was built for the falcon-headed god Horus. The ancient Egyptians believed that the temple was built on top of the location where the infamous battle of Horus and Seth took place.
At Horus temple at Edfu you can see The pylon which is the gateway that consists of two towers and an entrance that is half of the height of the towers.
Then, you will pass by the courtyard, the Great Hypostyle Hall, the Inner Hypostyle Hall, and the Naos.

Kom Ombo:

Kom Ombo temple is one of the most famous and important temples in Egypt. The word Kom Ombo means hill of gold. Kom Ombo temple is very unique as it’s divided into two identical sectors.
The southern part of the temple is consecrated to Hathor and Khonsu while the northern part is consecrated to the falcon-headed Horus the elder.
When you visit the temple you will first see a front courtyard, then you will see a hypostyle hall, three inner halls, and some small rooms.
Also, the temple has many beautiful images and decorations that are really interesting to see. 

Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel temples are a group of temples that have been cut out of Rock cliffs near Aswan, the bigger one was dedicated to King Ramses II while the smaller one was dedicated to his wife Queen Nefertari.
These temples were constructed to celebrate King Ramses II victory against the Hittites during the Kadesh Battle in 1274 BC.
It mainly consists of two main temples.
On its walls you can find writings about Ramses II military victories and his personal life. The walls of the small temple have images of Ramses and Nefrtari while they’re praying to the gods. 

Aswan Visits:

Besides visiting all of the mentioned historical and majestic places in Luxor, you will visit other charming sites in Aswan that mix the majesty of historical Egypt and the beauty of nature.
The most known and famous place to visit in Aswan is the high dam.
All Egyptians consider the high dam in Aswan as a blessing and great achievement.
That’s because the high dam in Aswan provides Egypt with hydroelectric power as well as saving water which saves Egypt from many floods and also from drought that happens when the water level is very low.

The second must-visit place in Aswan is Philae temple. This temple was built during the reign of Ptolemy II and is dedicated to Isis, Osiris, and Horus.
You can see the beauty of Philae temple in the form of the drawings on the walls that contain scenes from the Egyptian mythology of Isis bringing Osiris back to life, giving birth to Horus, and mummifying Osiris after his death.
Such drawings will take you back to thousands and thousands of years and will let you visualize each and every scene to feel like you are a pharaoh at this period. 

Food and beverage in Nile cruises:

An enjoyable trip couldn’t be completed without good services and high-quality food.
Most of the cruises offer you three meals per day (included in the package).
For the drinks whether the soft, hot, or the hard ones, some boats offer you an all-inclusive package that serves you drinks as well as the meals.

How to book a Nile cruise in Egypt?

After knowing a lot of the needed information about the Nile cruise and places to visit.
It’s time to know how to book a Nile cruise in Egypt and how to choose the best cruise trip. 

The budget:

First, you need to determine your budget and plan well for your vacation in Egypt.
If you’re willing to stay in Egypt for2 weeks,
you need to divide your money on all the 15 days to get the maximum joy with the least cost. 

Second, you need to plan your upcoming destination after this cruise so you can choose your start point whether you want to start from Luxor or from Aswan so it can be closer to your desired destination. 

Third, the weather in Luxor and Aswan is warm in winter (From November to February) and very hot in summer (From March to September).
So, you need to know the temperature range before travelling so you can choose suitable clothes. 

Fourth, it’s comparison time! 

A lot of travel agencies offer Nile cruise trips in Egypt. So you need to search well and compare the offers to get the best one!
Twitter travel agency offers you more than one package in more than one boat type so you can choose what you think will be suitable for you with the least cost,
and the best services. 

Finally, people’s experiences say it all! 

When you find an agency or an offer that you think it’s a good one,
you need to see other people’s reviews before taking any action. So you can make sure you’re making the right decision. +10,000 traveler travel by Twitter Egypt travel annually.
+1000 of them write about their experiences. You can learn more about our travelers experiences and make your decision. 

HAVE A LOVELY TRIP FULL OF JOY!