Day Cruises on the Nile
- The Great Pyramids are a stop along a day cruise of the Nile.pyramids of egypt (two) image by Pierrette Guertin from Fotolia.com
From the Valley of the Kings in Luxor to the Great Pyramids of Giza, a day cruise on the Nile offers destinations. The Nile is the longest river in the world, winding more than 4,000 miles from the mountains of East Africa north to the Meditarrean Sea. From the ancient city of Dendera to Cairo, the capital of Egypt, these one-day sightseeing adventures offer an unforgettable glimpse into an ancient civilization. - The Nile River provides water to regions within the Sahara Desert.boats on nile river image by Przemyslaw Moranski from Fotolia.com
One-day Nile cruises are offered Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays to various destinations from the port of Cairo. As of 2010, all day cruises are $85 and include lunch and free time for photographs and camel riding. Visit Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt the Pyramids of Giza, the Valley Temple, the Egyptian Museum, the Ramses II statue and other important monuments along the Nile.
Tour Egypt
4119 Adrian St.
Lubbock, TX 79415
888- 834-1448
touregypt.net - In addition to day trips, sunset cruises along the Nile offer breathtaking views.Nile Sunset image by Bradhenge from Fotolia.com
This day cruise of the Nile takes place on an air-conditioned vessel that departs from Cairo. The three-hour cruise includes fine dining, music, themed events and activities. The sights of ancient Egypt are explained by an English-speaking tour guide, and pick-up and drop-off service from your hotel in Cairo is included in the price. Cruises begin at 1 p.m., and single tickets are $74 as of 2010. Discounts are often available offered for multiple guests.
Egypt Tour Info
1st Qorh Ibn Sherik Morad Street
Giza Square 12211
egypttourinfo.com - Day cruises along the Nile allow time for sightseeing and photographs.Sphenks at Giza Egypt image by TekinT from Fotolia.com
This one-day cruise of the Nile departs from Luxor and travels to Dendera. The cruise ship returns to Luxor at sunset. An Egyptologist offers a guided tour through the Hathor's Temple in Dendera, dating back to ancient Greek and Roman times. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served. Price quotes are available by request.
MyWay Travel, Egypt
14 Abdel Ghafar St.
Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt
012- 773-9149
egyptmyway.com
