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- The Nile River stretches 4,000 miles from East Africa to the Mediterranean Sea.the river nile image by Horticulture from Fotolia.com
A Nile River cruise makes for an ideal way to see the longest river on Earth while touring attractions in one of the oldest countries in the world. Egypt features historic sights, such as the pyramids, the tomb of Tutankhamen, and the Sphinx. Disembark for sightseeing excursions or relax on the ship; your Nile River cruise can be tailored to your specifications. - Sail aboard the Nile Goddess, one of Sonesta's luxurious ships with amenities such as panoramic river views from every cabin, private bathrooms with full-sized bathtubs, wireless Internet service, individually controlled air conditioning, a safe, a television, a direct-dial telephone, and a hairdryer. Connecting cabins are available for families. Ship amenities include an outdoor pool with a pool-side bar, elevator, spa with fitness equipment, and massage services and room service available until midnight. Breakfast, a lunch buffet, and a la carte dinner entrees are available in the ship's main dining room. The lounge serves light lunches and dinners, along with a full range of cocktails. The ship offers entertainment options every night. Dance in the discotheque, watch a belly dancing show, or get dressed up for the fancy "Galabya" party.
Cruise options range from three to seven nights. Sail around Agha Khan Mausoleum on a felucca or visit attractions such as Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu Temple, Hatshepsut, or the Valley of Kings and Queens.
Sonesta Cruise Collection--Nile River
3 El Tayaran St.
Nasr City, Egypt
800-766-3782
sonesta.com - Viking River Cruise's "Nile Explorer" is a nine-day cruise aboard the Royal Lotus. The cruise embarks from Cairo and takes you to destinations such as Giza, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, and back to Cairo by airplane. Some of the highlights of the trip include riding a camel to Giza's pyramids, sailing a felucca on the Nile River, and watching local performances with dancing and folk music.
The ship can accommodate 120 guests in 60 staterooms. Amenities include swimming pool with panoramic views, heated whirlpool, sun deck, boutique shopping, fitness center with optional massage services, restaurant, lounge, and an Internet cafe. Bring your laptop with you--there is wireless Internet service throughout the cruise ship. The Royal Lotus does not feature a currency exchange; exchange your dollars to Egyptian pounds prior to boarding or contact your bank to ensure that your ATM/debit card will work at overseas ATMs. Viking River Cruises offer two beverage packages: the Silver Spirits Premium or the Non-Alcoholic Package.
Viking River Cruises
Nile Explorer
800-304-9616
vikingrivercruises.com - Cruise from Aswan to Luxor on the "M/S King of Thebes" cruise boat, which features a swimming pool and sun deck, elevators, gift shop, dining room, lounge, laundry facilities, and entertainment each night. The cruise embarks from Aswan and totals four nights and five days. Along the way, you'll visit attractions such as Elephantine Island and Agha Khan Mausoleum in Aswan, the Kom Ombo Temple in Kom Ombo, Temple of Horus--one of Egypt's most well preserved temples--in Edfu, and Luxor attractions such as the Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings and Queens, and the Necropolis of Thebes. You will spend all four nights on board in one of the boat's 65 junior suites. All suites are equipped with individual climate control, private bathroom with shower and bathtub, refrigerator, hairdryer, and television. All excursions are taken as small groups and led by Egyptologists fluent in English.
Road to Egypt
M/S King of Thebes Cruise
165 Avenue Rd.
Toronto, Ontario Canada M5R 3S4
800-848-8163
roadtoegypt.com
Sonesta's Nile River Cruise
Nile Explorer Cruise
M/S King of Thebes Cruise
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