Aswan to luxor nile cruise

Aswan to Luxor Nile cruise holiday is the fast & easy Egyptâ€™s Nile cruise tours as most cruises sailing from Aswan to Luxor in 3 nights offering 4 days tours.
There is nothing more surprising than to experience the glory of the ancient Egypt by taking a Nile cruise through Egyptâ€™s Pharaonic spots between Luxor and Aswan. Really there is no travel package can be complete if excludes traveling on board a luxurious cruise down the river Nile! Thatâ€™s because, you will realize easily all Egypt changes in 5000 years of history once you take a look upon those picturesque landscapes and outstanding temples either in Aswan or Luxor or between them, you will enjoy different kind of Egyptian cities and villages far away from the hustle & bustle of Cairoâ€™s city life.
What are most important things to do before traveling on board Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor or Luxor to Aswan:

1. Choosing the right Nile cruise boat that suits your needs

Choosing the right type of Nile cruise ship for your type of holiday is very important for a superior experience even if the destination Aswan- Luxor is all the same except in few Dahabyia boats as they can go to more places and make the holiday longer ( but also more expensive ).
Choosing your cruise ship can sometimes be a little tricky, because of the various options available out there. But you have to note that cruise ships in Egypt offering not only various sizes but also different activities and prices so you need to find a cruise that suits your needs. For example if youâ€™re on a family holiday in Egypt with children, then you might want to consider the activities for children, swimming pool or family or connected rooms or suit etc. another example, would be if youâ€™re used to a certain standard of luxury, note that you get what you pay for, so with the pricier cruise ships, you get a much more luxurious holiday because the cruise ship contains fewer cabins so rooms tend to be bigger and more lavishly furnished than others, not to mention the elevated high end luxury meals you receive in comparison. Nearly most Egypt Nile cruise ships for that reason are operated by hotel groups with varying levels of luxury, such as the Semiramis, MÃ¶venpick, Oberoi, Sheraton and the luxurious Sonesta Nile cruises such as Sonest St George or Sonesta moon goddess, thatâ€™s not all, for greater privacy and more luxurious accommodation you will find other option which is the royal sailboat
( dahabiya Nile cruise )

2. All must see sites along the Nile cruise way

Nearly every Nile cruise in Egypt Start either from Luxor city and ends in beautiful Aswan , and usually this is the 4 nights, 5 days tours. or vice versa Nile cruises from Aswan to Luxor 3 nights, 4 days tours. Both Aswan and Luxor cities are brimfull with ancient archeological sites, colourful old and recent art, very ancient temples and fascinate romantic sunrise and sunsets, are all you want for a dream holiday. So be sure to check your Nile cruise ship tour itinerary so as not to loose one of the magical places Luxor and Aswan have to offer!

Whether southbound ( Luxor to Aswan ) or northbound ( Aswan to Luxor ), these are the magnificent places to stop to see which are the same for nearly all Nile cruise ship:-
First-off Karnak temple which is located on Luxor East bank, Karnak was the home of the Egyptian sun god Amun-Re is bound to impress on any Nile cruise tours with its intricate designs of pillars, obelisks and the sheer size of it!
valley of the kings which is located on Luxor West bank, It was not called valley of kings and kingdom of silence for no reason, It is the valley where the child pharaoh Tut Ankh Amen along with other famous kings from new kingdom such as Ramses IX, Ramses II, Merenptah were buried with their hidden treasures! Add the spectacular hieroglyphics scenes and the amazing colors and youâ€™ll never want your Nile cruise holiday to end. But thatâ€™s nothing next to the enchanting Temple of Phile in Aswan, Philae is thought to be one of the most dazzling temples in Egypt or Edfu temple between Luxor and Aswan, It is dedicated to Harwereis ( Falcon God ), Edfu temple temple is dating back to 237 BC, and it is the biggest and most preserved Graeco-Roman temple in Egypt! Last but not least Memnon colossi and Hatshepsut temple on West bank of Luxor, Aswan high dam is very important to show you the real problems of water either in Egypt or in Africa, and not all cruises make Aswan botanic garden but it is not to be lost . These top must see sites, should be on most Nile cruise itineraries, but all cruises offer different opt tours such as the Nubian village tour and Abu Simbel tour from Aswan.

3. Deciding How long is your Nile cruise holiday

Even though the river Nile is the longest river in the world (6,696 km), most Egypt Nile cruise accommodation and excursions is between 4 to 5 days from Aswan to Luxor or viceversa, the longer 6 to 7 day cruise and it is start Luxor sailing to Aswan and back to Luxor. Choosing the duration of your Nile cruise tour will certainly affect many things such as if you have more time for relaxation or no, amount of places you see and how much further along the Nile you travel. The short 4 to 5 day trip usually covers the most important sites, if you make it Luxor to Aswan and back to Luxor it give you more free time for relaxation, There are few cruises offer longer sailing, they sail north Luxor to explore Dendera and Abydos where You will visit two of the most amazing archeological sites of ancient Egypt. Even longer are the 10 to 12day cruises, with day tours to scout Sohag, El Minia where you visit the ruins of Tal El Amarna, Tuna El-Gabal, and El-Ashmunein With that being said, how far you may want to go on your Nile cruise tour is solely up to you

4. Do not underrate the difference a guide can make for your Nile cruise holiday

Booking a luxurious cruise tour down the river Nile will be an amazing experience, what with the dazzling nature, very old temples, colorful markets and friendly people; nevertheless, without the accompaniment of a professional Egyptian tour guide during your Nile cruise tours, it would all be a waste. Certainly, in order to have high quality holiday, investing in a tour guide and a comprehensive Nile cruise holiday package would be the key to a prosperous tours, because Ancient Egypt history is not an easy task, it is very complicated, it is more than 5000 years of history, so having it demonstrated by a professional tour guide with a licence and who studied languages, history and monuments to be able to have this licence to accompany tourists, can really make all the difference in your toursand holiday!
In the end, when organizing your dream holiday to the ancient cities of Luxor and Aswan, do not forget these 4 key points for an outstanding tailor-made Nile cruise tours and stay designed especially for you and your family!