For several years, cruises on the River Nile have been ferrying people on a magical journey back in time along this magnificent river. A combination of exploring the wonders of historic Egypt coupled with a gentle journey south from Luxor to Aswan is ever favourite with holiday makers.

A regular Nile cruise lasts 7 nights and run Monday to Monday. Direct flights from Great Britain bring travellers to Luxor where they are transported to their cruise vessel to check in. The following morning, the journey into historic Egypt starts out with a head over to to the East Bank of the Nile at Luxor such as the Temples of Karnak and Luxor.

The next day, the sightseeing continues on to the West Bank of the Nile which includes the Valley of the Kings prior to going back to the boat for lunch. Following lunch, the cruise leaves Luxor venturing south for Edfu. Just after an overnight mooring at Edfu, there are further tours to temples at both Edfu and Kom Ombo just before continuing to Aswan.

The next morning, it is time to check out Aswan and a more modern construction; the Aswan High Dam. Built in the 1950s, the Aswan High Dam created Lake Nasser, itself a cruise holiday location. In the afternoon, there is time to sail on a traditional Egyptian Felucca along this very beautiful part of the River nile. The Cataract Hotel in Aswan overlooks the Nile and it is the place where Agatha Christie wrote part of her famous book, “Death on the Nile”.

Immediately following an overnight stop in Aswan, there is free time available to explore the town or alternatively, there is an optional excursion to the wonderful Temple of Abu Simbel at the far end of Lake Nasser. It is a long way to Abu Simbel, either 45 minutes by air or 3 hours but it is really worth the time and effort.

Aswan marks the turn-around point for Nile cruises and now the cruise boat heads back north the 80 miles to Luxor. The journey lasts two days with an overnight stop at Edfu prior to going back to Luxor. The week sailing along the River Nile is over and holiday makers return to the airport and home.