Where is the old Nile cruise route from Egypt to Cairo?
Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 Subscribe To Our Feed
Not that long ago we went to Egypt for the holiday of a lifetime. We boarded a Nile cruise from the port of Cairo and travelled all the way down to Aswan. We looked tor the same trip again, but failed to find a tour operator that went the full distance.
We hunted around and made contact with the Egyptian tourist information centre in London. They informed us that all Nile cruises from Cairo to Luxor had stopped about five year previously, because the river had become too dangerous with its shifting sand banks. Cruise ships were apparently getting into difficulty and had been known to run aground on the sandbanks. When stranded, the liners might have to sit there for several days until another vessel could arrive to tow them back to deep water. We were advised to look at the alternative routes that were available, or switch to one of the many quality Egypt hotels. According to the Egyptian authorities, work was being done to map a safe route for all cruise vessels to use. In fact much of the infrastructure was in need of maintenance, especially the docking areas and roads that led to places of interest away from the river. i understood that the job was complex and would need many years to complete.
Until the necessary works have been completed, most of the cruises begin from the ancient city of Luxor, and sail between Luxor and Aswan. Other routes take in the sights of Abu Simbel and Luxor where you can see the ancient temples built to honour the Pharoah Rameses II and his Queen.
You are transported over to the eastern shores of the Nile in Luxor, where you can walk among the vast temples of Amon Ra. You would be walking down the avenue of the sphinxes close to the temples of Luxor and Karnak. The voyage goes on to Esna and finally Aswan, where you can disembark and explore the vast dam. These trips are some of the best luxury holidays available, and help to stimulate the body and soul.
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