Enjoying Luxor Nile Cruises

Visit some of Egypt’s most famous sites aboard one of the many Luxor Nile cruises. Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and Deir el Bahri await your visit!

Luxor and Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt was not a simple and uncomplicated place or period of time, and the powerful country was ruled by a succession or pharaohs that had control of the entire land or who ruled the “upper” or “lower” regions. This can be distinguished by the type of crown worn in images or depictions of the pharaohs, and by the time period in which they ruled.

There were several capital cities selected by the rulers, and it is on the outskirts of such areas that their great necropolises, or burial grounds, still exist. These burial grounds include such areas as the pyramids of Giza and the Valley of the Kings, and are among the most heavily visited destinations in the land of Egypt.

See the Valley of the Kings

One way that many visitors enjoy such locations as the Valley of the Kings is on Luxor Nile cruises. Generally, Nile cruise holidays beginning from the Luxor area will start with a lengthy period of time spent in exploration of both sides of the Nile in Luxor. This is because the eastern shore provides access to the complexes of Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, while the western region is the location of the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, Deir el Bahri and the Valley of the Queens among other sites.

Some participants on Luxor Nile cruises will have access to expert guides and lecturers who specialize in the locations and that time period in Egyptian history, while others may be able to enjoy more costly trips aboard traditional felucca sail boats that hold only six to eight passengers and take a considerably longer period of time to make the trip to Aswan. There are a large range of Luxor Nile cruises between these two varieties and it is a good idea to review the itinerary of each one before making a selection. This is to ensure that all of the major and popular destinations are included, as well as a lengthy layover to allow for a good exploration of each site.

See All of the Best Southern Sites

Of course Luxor Nile cruises begin in Luxor and then continue into many other areas south of the city. Among the most popular stops and where many passengers make land excursions are the sites at Esna and at the Kom Ombo temple a bit farther down river. Once travelers on Nile cruise vacations arrive in Aswan they will generally view the Philae temple and may even make a day trip to the great monument of Abu Simbel southeast of the town.

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