What is the Best Time for a Nile Cruise?

The best time to go on a Nile cruise is between October and April. Temperatures are not too hot during this time of year Keep in mind that the heat in Aswan and Luxor is intense and it is not recommended to travel during the high summer months of June to August. Average temperatures hover around the 100 degrees Fahrenheit (40 C) mark.

How long is a Nile River cruise?

It should be added that many tours depart from Luxor city or Aswan City including a cruise along the Nile to Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo to Aswan. However, you will have to spend at least 3 or 4 nights on the cruise. cruise from Luxor to Aswan 5 days 4 nights, cruise from Aswan to Luxor 3 nights 4 days.

Should I do a Nile cruise?

They say if you haven’t sailed the Nile River, it’s like you haven’t been to Egypt. The truth is, the part of Egypt I like best is around the Nile, the cities of Luxor and Aswan. The truth is that a Nile cruise is the only way for tourists to see some of the best antiques in Egypt. There are many boats to choose from and the budget will determine how luxurious a trip it can be. The most luxurious cabins will be large, have air conditioning, a private bathroom, and TV.

Is it safe for women to travel alone?

Many women travel alone and have found that they have been safe. The police, tourist police, and army are always close by and the Egyptians themselves are generally safe and will try to protect solo travelers. On the whole, it is generally safer for a solo female traveler in Egypt than places like Greece, Italy or Spain. Although the chances of being confronted are almost negligible, please ensure that you take the same precautions that you would anywhere else and do not be tempted to walk in deserted areas alone: get a taxi back to your abode! You may receive some invitations, which on the whole are innocent, do not accept any of these from strangers.

What clothes should I wear on the cruise?

You may wear whatever you like onboard the cruise but you are asked to dress for dinner. Casual but neat is acceptable, you do not have to dress formally. Swimwear is not acceptable.

Why am I being advised to stay in a hotel close to the pyramids rather than in Downtown?

If you are only in Cairo for a few days it is a lot easier for you to see the sites starting from a base in Giza. The traffic from downtown to the pyramids can cause the journey to take over an hour, which means an early start if you want a full day’s experience, especially if you require to enter the Great Pyramid, when you have to be at the plateau before 0800. If you are in Cairo for a while, the Hotels at the Pyramids are all on a resort basis, built in acres of land with outdoor swimming pools and relaxing areas, something which Downtown hotels cannot really provide. This is why you tend to find that the Downtown hotels are built like towers; very tall and narrow, while Giza Pyramid hotels are limited in height, but cover more ground. Cost also comes into the equation as a simple 4-star Hotel in the Downtown area is more than often more expensive than a 5-star resort in the Pyramids area. Cairo is like most major cities in the world in this regard as city center property is a lot more expensive. Though it may appear that Downtown hotels do afford the luxury of being able to wander around the area for shopping and restaurants, etc. most of the Pyramid hotels offer free shuttle buses to allow you to do the same, plus taxis are not expensive and will still work out cheaper in the end.

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