Cruising Guide

A Nile Adventure - cruising and other stories

by molyn on Oct 25, 2011

Imagine yourself cruising serenely down the great river Nile. Not an obvious choice for a vacation given the current political climate? Think again – the Egyptians would most likely want to encourage more tourists to boost their severely damaged economy, which means there are probably travel bargains to be had. As a benefit to the tourist, you could be amongst the ‘few’ who have chosen to visit. No crowds, no queues, no forcing yourself to the front to take photographs and appreciate the wonders of modern and ancient Egypt along with hordes of tourists.

My family and I made the trip in July this year (2011). Of the 300 ships that normally cruise up and down the river, we were told only 14 were running. It was like an oasis. I have photographs of the monuments without a sole in sight – a rare occurrence! This does not mean that the place felt void and isolated, far from it. The people we met were warm and welcoming and proudly shared the delights of their country...Read More >>