Wonderful Nile Cruise Experience | Princess Sarah II
Do you know that Nile River is the longest river in the world? With the river banks dotted with many historical sites, a trip to Egypt is not complete without Nile Cruise tour. Enjoy cruising and see the amazing wonders of Egypt on this floating hotel!
We have been to a few ocean cruises with our families but river cruise is our first experience and our first time cruising together. So we are super excited! And it turned out to be awesome. Having said that, exploring different attractions during a Nile Cruise tour was one of the best experiences and unforgettable moments we had in Egypt. It was very relaxing and romantic, where you can spend quality time with your loved ones. Nile Cruise is great for groups of families or friends too.
The routes from Aswan to Luxor or vice versa are the most popular ones. Common cruising days are around 3 to 4 days. If you have many days to spend and just want to relax, there are packages up to 7 days as well. We were onboard Princess Sarah II 5 stars Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor for 3 nights.
Nile Cruise Itinerary
Day 1 : Aswan – High Dam – Philae Temple – Unfinished Obelisk – Check-in Nile Cruise
Day 2 : Abu Simbel – Kom Ombo – Kom Ombo Temple – Edfu
Day 3 : Edfu Temple – Luxor – Karnak Temples – Luxor Temple
Day 4 : Valley of the Kings – Hatshepsut Temple – Colossi of Memnon – Check-out
Things To Take Note
- The cruise does not provide complimentary bottle of water, we suggest to buy it from the grocery stores outside.
- We highly recommend to opt for a Nile Cruise at least 4 stars or above for maximum comfort.
- Make sure to keep your valuables in locked baggage and shut your windows whenever you need to leave the room.
- Tipping is up to personal preference, not mandatory.
- Wi-Fi is provided with a fee.
Cruise Cabin
The room is equipped with air conditioning – totally an essential for a summer holiday. There is a bathtub in our bathroom too! Besides, we got two comfortable single beds for a good night sleep & a living area with mini bar and TV. The best part would be the panoramic windows! We enjoyed the beautiful scenery while the cruise is sailing.
Food
What is the best things about a cruise tour in common? The all-inclusive meals of course! Breakfast, lunch and dinner were served in international open buffet style at the main restaurant. Meals were included in the price we paid except drinking water and beverages. In short, the food we had was quite good. There was a variety of choices from local fruits, breads, pastries, salads, cheese, both local and international dishes. Eat all you can! Plus, every guest had a table pre-assigned to them so there was no hassle of finding a seat.
Top Things To Do
Sightseeing
As the cruise sailed from Aswan to Luxor, we managed to do several excursions as well. We visited Philae Temple, Abu Simbel, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Karnak Temples, Luxor Temple and Valley of Kings. Really can’t deny that Nile Cruise is the best way to explore the wonders of South Egypt!
Read more: 8 Incredible Places You Must Visit in Egypt
Afternoon Tea On Sun Deck
Tired after a day out for tours? An afternoon tea on sun deck sounds really great. Nothing is better than sipping your coffee or tea, have some nibbles when enjoying scenery of the timeless Nile. Simply relax and chill on the sun loungers while waiting for the sun to set. There is no a dull moment in Nile Cruise.
Dip In The Plunge Pool
There is a plunge pool on the sun deck. You can enjoy the panoramic view while dipping yourself in the pool. Definitely a good idea to cool yourself from the desert summer heat.
Catching Sunset
We never miss any sunset during our Nile Cruise tour. Especially the first day when we were in Aswan, the sunset was amazeballs. No wonder people said the most beautiful part of Nile Cruise is here in Aswan, we couldn’t agree more.
Lounge & Night Entertainment
The lounge was crowded every night as there were events to entertain the guests onboard. We were able to keep our night time occupied with some live entertainment like belly dancing and Gallabaya party.
Star Gazing
“Find someone who will look at you like how Janet looks at the stars”. As the cruise sailed to places with zero light pollution, we can’t leave our eyes off the beautiful night sky while enjoying the breeze caressing through our hair. The surroundings were quiet – just us, the wind, and a sky full of stars.
Relaxation Area
There are books and board games for you to enjoy in this common area. This space is open 24/7, so it is a good place whenever you feel like having a quiet time yourself or with your companion. Don’t you think the pink theme is a girl’s dream?
Why should you get a Nile Cruise tour?
In short, we enjoyed the 4 days 3 nights Nile Cruise experience! The duration was just nice. We will definitely recommend nile cruise to be part of your Egypt itinerary. It enables you to experience Egypt differently, offers stunning views and wonderful places. Definitely a stress-free and relaxing experience. Plus, you get to explore local towns and see how Egyptians live their daily lives. With so many amazing things to do, there is no reason for you not to hop on a Nile Cruise.
Wonder what are the must visit places in Egypt? Read our full 12 days Egypt travel itinerary to see how we customized our trip and the amazing photos we took. Egypt is amazing!
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