Egypt is a majestic country that is full of marvels and exceptional must-be visited sites & cruising the Nile River while being in Egypt is another spectacular part of the story that should be definitely experienced. It has always been the easiest way to have several traveling tours through Egypt and with the fabulous 5* Deluxe Nile River Cruises 2021, tourists will have the most fascinating chances & opportunities to visit the amazing attractions, landmarks, tombs, monuments, and archeological sites that are located in Luxor & Aswan.
Start walking in the darkened corridors of the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, uncover the hypnotic hieroglyphics that is written on the walls of the temples and an opportunity to explore the amazing ancient history of Egypt.
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Types Of Nile Cruises
Because the type of accommodation is so important for any guest to know more about to be able to choose, we have included here the most three recognizable types of Nile Cruises:
A) Standard Nile Cruises
B) 5* Deluxe Nile Cruises
C) 5* High Luxury Nile Cruises
Each one of those types has its own facilities, services, different types of the food that is served on board, the fun amenities that are offered to the guests. There are dozens of Nile Cruises that are categorized under those three types and you just need to check the type that best matches your taste & budget and after that you can simply choose the Nile Cruise from the category which captures your interest.
Nile Cruise Schedule
Although Nile Cruises have fixed schedules in Egypt that you should plan your tour accordingly, there are so many different schedules from Luxor & Aswan that will definitely match your vacation plan. For more clarification, the Nile Cruises that embark from Luxor for 4 nights/ 7 nights’ accommodation are available on Mondays, Saturdays, and Thursdays of each week and regarding the Nile Cruises that embark from Aswan for 3 nights / 7 nights’ accommodation, they operate their tours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays of each week and you have the whole freedom to choose the schedule that best matches your plan and your pickup & drop off points.
Nile Cruise Accommodation
What you can find in your cabin on the board of the Nile Cruise is very important as all of your accommodation depends upon and that is why nearly all 5* deluxe Nile Cruises really concentrate on the quality of their services and the accommodation services they offer to their guests and here are some of the most recognizable facilities that revolve around accommodation on the board of a Nile Cruise:
- Wireless Internet Access is available in some Nile Cruises
- Direct-dial Telephone
- Individual Climate Control
- Hairdryer
- Mini-Bar
- Safety Deposit Box
- Television “LCD TV” & Movie Program
- Bathrooms Equipped with Bathtubs.
- Private Safe Box
- Smoke Detector System Panel & Sprinkler in all cabins and outlets of the boat.
Nile Cruise Fun Facilities
You won’t believe the amazing amount of great facilities and terrific amenities that can be found on the board of a Nile Cruise which of course vary from a cruise to another based on the cruise category but there are some common fun & essential facilities that are shared between Egypt Nile Cruises and here are some of them:
- A Swimming Pool & A Relaxing Sun Deck
- Air-Conditioned Cabins.
- Restaurants
- Internal Telephone & Telephone System with International Calls
- A Fridge
- A Mini-Bar and Room Services.
- Doctors on Calls
- A Gymnasium
- Laundry Services
- Housekeeping
- A Lounge Bar
- A Plunge Pool
- A Gift Shop & boutiques
- Hairdresser
- Gymnasium
- Steam & Sauna
- A Massage Room
- Wireless Internet Connection
- Automatic Fire Alarm
- Water Purification Station.
What To Pack For A Nile Cruise Tour
Just like planning any kind of vacation anywhere in the world, you are required to pack with you some essential items for having a Nile Cruise tour and here is a list of the most important things to pack with you during your Nile Cruise adventure:
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Sun Protection
Because of the sunny weather in Egypt during the daytime all year around especially during summer, you really need to bring with you sunscreen to make sure that your skin doesn’t get hurt at any time during your tour.
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Bring With You Walking Sandals
You will tour around the hypnotic temples, attractions, pylons, and monuments in Egypt during your amazing Nile Cruise vacation and you don’t want by any way to get footache that may prevent you from spending good time in Egypt so walking sandals, tennis shoes, and flip flops may be the best choice you have to walk without problems.
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Get Your Hat And Sunglasses With You In Egypt
Those items have importance just like the sun protection as they have the ability to let you tour around Egypt’s great landmarks without getting stuck by the strong sun rays especially at noon. It is helpful to bring your own items from home or you can just buy them from any place in Egypt with really affordable prices.
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Tissues & Sanitizers Are So Important
In order to have a safe vacation abroad, you need to keep in mind that the safety & health measures are extremely important to keep you health safe and wherever you stay or eat, you need to keep some sanitized tissues / wipes with you to keep your hands clean and also to clean all of the surfaces you need to use.
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Comfortable Clothes
Because Egypt is mainly a Muslim Country that follows conservative customs & traditions, you need to respect those traditions wherever you go in Egypt during the daytime and at night. You should also know that there aren’t special dress codes to follow in Egypt so you can bring with you the clothes that make you feel comfortable and don’t bring too much clothes in order not to be charged for extra weight regarding both the international & domestic flights, just be sure that you can find so many clothes shops at nearly all public streets so it is nothing to worry about.
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Some Medicine Is Really Important
If you are complaining about specific lifelong disease, it is highly recommended to bring the specific medicine that is prescribed to you by your doctor as you may not find the same exact medicine you usually take. Diarrhea Tablets are also important to keep in your bag for any emergencies.
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Don’t Forget Your Camera
The best thing that revolves around spending a vacation in Egypt is that you have the best opportunity ever to take the most magnificent photos in nearly all touristic destinations because of the natural beauty that you can find everywhere, the amazing temples, the huge pylons, the captivating archeological sites, and the bewitching monuments during the whole way. The majority of sites don’t apply any restrictions for taking photos with your phone or camera but there are other sites that apply restrictions either to pay an extra cost for taking photos or preventing any attempt to take any photos just like inside the tombs that are located at the Valley of the Kings, the room that contains Tut’s treasures inside the Egyptian Museum, and also the Mummy Room where it is totally not allowed to take pictures via phone or camera.
Best Time To Enjoy A Nile Cruise Tour In 2021
Since you are going to have a Nile Cruise tour in Upper Egypt which is known for its extremely hot weather during summer, the most important thing to keep in mind while planning your Nile Cruise vacation is to choose a good travel agency to manage the best booking procedures & to recommend the best possible timing for you to have such a tour and Trips to Egypt travel agency is the one you should definitely look for to have such a majestic Nile Cruise adventure. It is highly recommended to skip summer season “between June & August” if you intend to come to Egypt to have a Nile Cruise tour. The season between October and April is a very moderate season for its beautiful cool weather and it matches the best with having a tour around the amazing archeological sites & attractions in Luxor & Aswan.