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Nile Cruise holidays - travel guide


introduction to Nile Cruise

See the stunning sights of Ancient Egypt as you cruise through boundless desert landscapes on the world's longest river. Cruise highlights include Edfu - Temple of Horus, Kom Ombo, Aswan - Old and High dams, Luxor - Valley of the Kings and Queens and temples of Karnak and Luxor. This is a wonderful way to view the ancient treasures of Egypt, as it combines awe-inspiring historical sites with the relaxation and enjoyment of a river cruise.

Nile Cruise Hotels & Villas

at a glance

  • capital city: Cairo
  • population: 78,887,007
  • flight times: 5 hours 30 mins
  • languages: Arabic (official), English and French widely understood by educated classes
  • currency: Egyptian pound (LE)
  • exchange: £1 = EGP 10.8087
  • gdp: $339.2 billion
  • internet tld: .eg
  • calling code: 0020
  • time difference: GMT+2hours(GMT+3 hours from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October)