For decades, River Nile cruises have been carrying travellers on a magical journey back in time along this outstanding river. A combination of exploring the wonders of historical Egypt combined with a peaceful journey south from Luxor to Aswan is ever fantastic with visitors.

A classic Nile cruise lasts seven nights and run Monday to Monday. Direct flights from UK bring people to Luxor and then they are transported to their cruise vessel to check in. The next morning, the journey into ancient Egypt begins with a pay a visit to to the East Bank of the Nile at Luxor including the Temples of Karnak and Luxor.

The following morning, the sightseeing moves on to the West Bank of the Nile including the Valley of the Kings just before coming back to the cruise boat for lunch. Soon after lunch, the cruise boat leaves Luxor going south for Edfu. Following an overnight mooring at Edfu, there are further excursions to temples at both Edfu and Kom Ombo prior to carrying on to Aswan.

The next morning, it is time to explore Aswan and a more advanced construction; the Aswan High Dam. Built in the 1950s, the Aswan High Dam produced Lake Nasser, itself a cruise holiday destination. After lunch, there is time to sail on a classic Egyptian Felucca along this very attractive part of the river. The Cataract Hotel in Aswan overlooks the river and it is here that Agatha Christie published part of her well-known novel, “Death on the Nile”.

Immediately following an overnight stay in Aswan, there is free time available to explore the town or alternatively, there is an optional visit to the wonderful Temple of Abu Simbel at the far end of Lake Nasser. It is a long way to Abu Simbel, either three quarters of an hour by air or 3 hours but it is worthwhile the time and effort.

Aswan marks the turnaround point for Nile cruises and now the cruise boat heads back north the 80 miles to Luxor. The journey lasts a couple of days with an overnight stay at Edfu prior to returning to Luxor. The week cruising the River Nile is over and travellers head back to the airport and home.