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Egypt Nile Cruises Egypt Nile Cruises Enjoy a true cultural tour to the heart of Egypt, take the famous Nile River Cruise along the beautiful Nile River between Luxor and Aswan, or perhaps a quick Lake Nasser cruise. This is the ultimate way to view the magnificent ruins of old Egypt and early modern living along the beautiful Nile, which has captivated life in Egypt for many millennia. You can also appreciate the spectacular Egypt Nile Cruises aboard a state-of-the-art cruise ship that offers a wide range of exciting and unique experiences, from a wide variety of ports across Egypt. No matter which route you decide to take, the beauty and mystery of Egypt will captivate you. The Nile cruises depart from different parts of Egypt. For example, the most popular route begins in Luxor, where you can visit the Valley of the Kings, and then travel along the delta to Aswan. You can take a boat ride along the beautiful River Nile or simply float down the river on a luxury Nile cruises floating resort. These are the most popular routes; however, it doesn't mean that you won't find other interesting destinations. The Red Sea coast offers some great itineraries for your Egypt Nile cruises, too. The most popular port there is Sharm El Sheikh, which is located on the western tip of the Sinai Peninsula. Sharm El Sheikh is also home to many popular beach resorts such as those at Dahab and Hurghada. These are just two of many popular destinations along the Red Sea coast that you can choose from when booking your Egypt Nile cruises. The key is finding a cheap red sea cruise to Egypt so that you don't have to spend a fortune when visiting these ports. A second popular Egypt Nile cruises route starts from Luxor. The two most convenient places to embark on this Egypt Nile cruise are the Sharm El Sheikh airport and Hurghada port. From here, you can get to many other popular destinations including Aswan, Luxor City, the ancient capital of Egypt, the Luxor airport itself, along with other cities and tourist sites. The cruises from Luxor to Sharm el Sheikh offer wonderful options for sightseeing along the river, but the Luxor to Aswan route is also popular, especially for those who like to take in the Sinai desert in the course of their Egypt Nile cruises . The cruises from Egypt also stop at other popular ports, including Alexandria, where you can tour the Pyramids and other important ancient Egyptian sites. Alexandria also offers an abundance of historical sites that will enchant visitors. Then, after making your way through Egypt to your final destination, you can enjoy a dinner cruise on the Nile. This is a great experience, particularly for those who have an interest in foreign cultures or who would like to spend some time in the company of another romantic partner. The Nile river cruise is Egypt's most popular leisure activity, and is a must-see on any Egypt Nile cruises. If you are planning to take one of Egypt Nile cruises, then you should know that there are several routes available from where you can reach Egypt. There is the regular Egypt Nile cruises, which depart from the Red Sea port of Eilat. Then there is Egypt Nile cruise, which also leaves from Eilat and makes its way through the Sinai desert to the port of Luxor. Then there is Egypt-bound ship cruise, which departs from the port of Alexandria and makes its way towards Aswan. You can always choose a ship cruise package depending on your preferences and convenience. These Egypt-bound cruises can be quite expensive; however, they do offer a lot of value for money. There are also other Egypt Nile cruises that depart from other countries besides Egypt. For example, the Lindblad Expeditions offers a three-day cruise to Egypt and includes lodging in luxury hotels, sightseeing of Cairo and the Pyramids, shopping in Cairo and touring Egypt's major tourist sites such as the Sphinx, Beni Ezra, Temple of Luxor, etc. The cruises also include lunch and dinner at certain restaurants. However, prices starting from just $949 are not unheard of. You can find such cruises available online. Whether you want to experience Egypt in its pristine waters or in the lovely cities of Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Hurghada and Quseir, a Egypt Nile cruise will surely please your senses. This is a great way to discover the fascinating culture and heritage of Egypt. Your Egypt Nile cruise will surely leave you with great memories that will linger in your mind for a long time to come..
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