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Boats and ships of various sizes and shapes have been sailing up and down the Nile for thousands of years. The ships were not only for trade but also for pleasure riding. There was a time when Julius Caesar and Cleopatra declared the union of their earthly and spiritual forms. They did so by sailing down the iconic Nile River in elegant style. After them, the tourists if the Victorian era arrived in Egypt on traditional barges and later, in steam-powered ships.<br><br>View more: http://www.imperialegypt.com/nile-cruises/content/luxury-nile-cruises-2.html
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A Luxury Nile Cruise In Egypt Can Include Different Sailing Vessels
Boats and ships of various sizes and shapes have been sailing up and down the Nile for thousands of years. The ships were not only for trade but also for pleasure riding. There was a time when Julius Caesar and Cleopatra declared the union of their earthly and spiritual forms. They did so by sailing down the iconic Nile River in elegant style. After them, the tourists if the Victorian era arrived in Egypt on traditional barges and later, in steam-powered ships. They wanted to uncover the secret treasures of the nation. The vessels which you can spot on the Nile today don’t carry goods. However, cruising the Blue River remains to be the most romantic way of exploring this country.
Three ways of sailing You get to explore the temples and mausoleums which are on the banks of the Nile. The best sites are Luxor, Aswan, Edfu, and several others. Then again, exploring the locations isn’t the only reason to book a Luxury Nile Cruise. The sights you encounter and the sounds of hear act like a time machine. You will realize that some things in Egypt remained the same as they were during the rule of the pharaohs. There are three ways of sailing the Nile. You can go for a cruise ship, a felucca, or a dahabiya. You will spend most of your time on one type of boat during the extent of your journey. Though, some vessels like the felucca allow you to spend a day or a night onboard.
Cruise ships The most common way of exploring Egypt while enjoying the wonders of the Nile is a cruise ship. There are over three hundred of these vessels currently operating on the river. Generally, such a boat carries around fifty to one hundred and fifty travelers at once. These boats have everything onboard that you can wish for on an aquatic excursion. Even the small Luxury Nile Cruise vessels have special facilities. These include air conditioning systems, restaurants, pools, bars, gift shops, en suite cabins, sun decks, etc. Trips take place between Luxor and Aswan, and vice versa which last somewhere between three and seven days. Most travel agencies and their tour packages include stops at KomOmbo and Edfu.
The feluccas Feluccas are traditional boats made of wood and powered by sails. Some of the ships also sail using oars. These sailing antiquities offer travelers a few immemorial moments on the Nile. Feluccas can’t accommodate more than six to eight passengers because they don’t have cabins or fresh water. All you get is a mattress to spread on the deck and fall asleep after staring at the stars for a while. The canopy shed protects the travelers from the unrelenting rays of the sun at daytime. Some of the feluccas on the Nile have facilities like a toilet on them. If travel agencies offer you a felucca tour, then they will also send along an escort vessel. This second boat will have clean showers, toilets, and kitchens.
The dahabiya The word may sound unknown to you, but it means a ‘houseboat.’ It has the nostalgic appeal of a felucca without its drawbacks. The upper-class Egyptians and Victorian age travelers were very much in favor of these ships. Now they are trending again, and they can accommodate around twelve to twenty people in one go. These boats have spacious lounges, en suite washrooms, wood-paneled cabins, libraries, and a dining deck. A chef will always be present on the ship to provide freshly prepared food. Professional Egyptologists will also accompany you on your trip.
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