Egypt's Magical Nile Cruises

Egypt is almost as old as civilization itself – in fact, no other country on earth can boast of a longer recorded history. It is the perfect destination for travelers who hunger for knowledge of the past. From Saqqara to Abydos, you will be transported, as if on a time machine, into the pages of a history book.

Legend has it that the eternal 'Gift of the Nile' (as it was described by historian Herodotus), was probably one of the vacation spots for the early Greeks and Romans, who visited it not just for fun, but also to see some of mankind's earliest triumphs. This river continues to live up to that reputation, offering today's traveler the best of the past and the present.

The Nile, like Egypt holds mysteries that scientists may never completely understand. The Great Bend of the Nile is something that baffled geologists until satellite radar had penetrated the sands of the Sahara to reveal an ancient river channel.

While the river generally flows north, in the Sudan, it makes a huge, looping bend that is really remarkable because the river is flowing through the largest, driest desert on Earth. While it would be expected that the river would flow north, it actually bends southwestwards and wanders through the Sahara for another 200 miles before continuing its northward course. In the past, the Nile flowed on a different course. The river channel shows us that most likely between 10,000 and 1,000,000 years ago, the Nile was forced to abandon its course and take up a new course to the south.

From Tutankhamen's Tomb, Giza pyramids, the riddle of the Sphinx to scuba diving in the Red Sea, lively nightspots, grand operas, and five star comfort, the Land of the Pharoahs bustles with life and excitement.
You may leave Egypt after a short stay. But Egypt will never leave you. The timelessness of its monuments, the soul-stirring architecture of its mosques and churches, the quaint charm and hospitality of its people… will crowd your memories forever.

One of the most enjoyable experiences is to float serenely down the river on an air conditioned luxury ship for a few days. Many of them boast swimming pools, bars, restaurants and almost every facility. You will hardly believe your eyes when you experience the land of the pyramids.

The Oberoi Philae has luxurious five-star cruisers that traverse Egypt's Nile river between Luxor and Aswan. These sister ship's itineraries offer grand Nile river tours of the historic sites of Luxor and Aswan in the most luxurious settings.

Begin your 4 or 6 night journey on the Nile aboard The Oberoi Philae in Luxor or Aswan and travel through Pharaonic dynasties. A highly qualified and knowledgeable Egyptologist travels with you throughout your river journey to provide insights and a comprehensive understanding of the ancient kingdoms.

gypt tours and Nile cruises include many of the oldest egyptian vacation destinations. Early Greeks, Romans and others went there just for fun, and to see the wonders of some of mankind's earliest triumphs during their travel to egypt.

Luxor is a living museum with vast numbers of ancient Egyptian monuments. It is also highly oriented to tourists, and might be thought of in the same regard as a theme park, where the attractions just happen to be real monuments.

Aswan is probably the least of the super-site tourist areas in your egypt travel voyage, but it has great hotels while being adjacent to Lake Nasser just to the south.

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Journey back in time along the river Nile. The most enjoyable attraction is to float serenely down the river Nile. It is a marvelous experience to sit on the shaded deck of your floating hotel, sipping an iced drink, watching the culture of 5,000 years of the ancient pyramids drift by. The Nile cruise ships are air conditioned, many have swimming pools, bars, restaurants with every facility.

Egypt has often been described as the gift of the Nile and a cruise along this magical waterway is for many, the experience of a lifetime. There can be no better way to discover the riches of Egypt than to take a Nile Cruise. Monuments and temples bearing witness to the glories of an ancient civilisation pass you by – the temples of Luxor and Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, the romantic temple of Isis at Philae and further south the majestic Abu Simbel monument. A Nile Cruise is a perfect introduction to the "Land of the Pharaohs".