7th October 2011 - Egypt reminds us of Pyramids, Sphinx and Pharaohs. However, there is much more to Egypt, for instance the magnificent Nile.
Going on a Nile Cruise is one thing, which one must include in their itinerary of life. It is the most exciting way of enjoying this majestic river and allows one to have a unique experience of a lifetime.
Generally, you get an option to choose from 3 nights, 4 nights or 7 nights cruise from which takes you to remote places of Egypt. You can also opt for a shorter trip from Luxor to Aswan. However, to make the most of Nile going on a 14 days cruise is apt, which covers many more spots and destinations in Egypt.
As you cruise by the bank of this river, you get to see the Egyptian towns of rural area, their lifestyle, culture and people engaged in mundane activities. The various places where the cruise makes a halt, gives you an opportunity to visit the nearby market and pick exquisite Egyptian souvenir for friends, family and for yourself.
The cruise in Nile is available for all types of budget. The luxurious ones include a many facilities like, pool, air conditioned rooms, TVs, gym, pub, nightclubs, and restaurants. There are reasonable cruise packages as well, which does not contain all the luxurious amenities but has the basic facilities, which is just fine for a great cruise on Nile.
For an economic trip, you may try Felucca, which is very cheap and fun as well. The traditional sailboats are also one option if you are not too keen on having a luxurious sail. These boats are much smaller and limited number of people can board it. Small groups of people who want to have their own gang while travelling mostly prefer it.
Before deciding on which cruise package to opt for, you must compare the prices of different travel companies. You must also check out the season in which you are going, as there are off-season discounts as well which you can avail of for luxurious cruise as well.
Once you have selected a Nile Cruise package for yourself, make sure you grab a good camera to capture the exotic moments and places!