Category: Nile Cruises Egypt

Strange headline?

Well I thought I’d just let you know what a variation of Nile Cruises we’ve been asked for this week.

We’ve had a lot of quite straight forward Nile Cruise bookings. In other words fly directly to Luxor to join the chosen Nile Cruise vessel, cruise and then fly directly back.

But we’ve also had several bookings that had 3 nights in Cairo at the start or the end of the 7 night cruise which allows the traveller to visit the Sphix, the Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum. The hotel we normally recommend, by the way, is the Sofitel Sphinx with views directly over the Pyramids, (!!).

We’ve also had a booking from some people who are living out in Cairo and want to fly from Cairo to Luxor to join the cruise and then at the end of the cruise fly down to Sharm El Sheikh for a week’s holiday before heading back to Cairo.

We’ve had a booking for a cruise from a family in the Netherlands who wish to fly from Amsterdam to Gatwick and then on to Luxor for their cruise and several other enquiries from travellers in other European countries wanting to do the same. Must be cheaper to fly here and then onto Egypt.

Several requests for the luxury Oberoi Zahra cruise have come in. Hopefully they will be made definite today and we’ve also had an enquiry for a Dahabiyya Nile Cruise!!

We’ve had some really nice feedback recently about the Nile Cruise Podcast which is great and we’re hoping to add a new episode at least every month. If you’ve just returned from a Nile Cruise and you would be prepared to take part in a future episode I would be grateful if you could call me on Freephone 0808 1089 100 and we’ll arrange to set up a time when we can set up the interview with you. Your views and experiences will help someone else to make up their mind about taking a Nile Cruise or will let them know what to expect when they actually travel.

Thanks, Colin

If you want something a little “out-of-the-ordinary” or if the typical 8 day Nile Cruise doesnt’ fit the bill, we would be delighted to arrange a “tailor-made” Nile Cruise for you.

For instance yesterday I had an enquiry from a young lady who wanted to arrange a Nile Cruise as a surprise to celebrate her husband’s birthday. However she wanted to combine it with a visit to see the Pyramids and the Sphinx as well as taking a few days at the end of the cruise to relax.

So, we put together an itinerary that went as follows:

Day 1: London Heathrow – Luxor. Check in for 2 nights at the Sofitel Sphinx Hotel, Cairo. B&B Room with “Sphinx View”
Day 2: Free to visit the Sphinx/Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, etc.
Day 3: Depart Cairo by air for Luxor and join King Tut 1 cruise for All Inclusive 7 night Nile Cruise
Day 4: Nile Cruise
Day 5: Nile Cruise
Day 6: Nile Cruise
Day 7: Nile Cruise
Day 8: Nile Cruise
Day 9: Nile Cruise
Day 10: Check in at the Nile Palace Hotel for 3 nights B&B in a “Nile View” room
Day 11: Free in Luxor
Day 12: Free in Luxor
Day 13: Depart Luxor by air direct to London Heathrow.

The price, including flights on EgyptAir, the Nile Cruise and all hotels came in at around £1200 per person but it was a great itinerary and it was exactly what she was looking for.

Obviously that itinerary was “tailor-made” for that particular client but I am sure we could put together a “tailor-made” solution for you too if you require something a “little different”. Perhaps just a few nights in Cairo or a week on the Red Sea after your cruise. There are many combinations.

Please call either Barbara or myself on Freephone 0808 1089 100 to discuss possible “tailor-made” Nile Cruise options.

I have just added the latest Nile Cruise Podcast (Episode 5). In it I interview Gwyneth Willmore who has just returned from a Nile Cruise on the Domina Prestige. So if you planning a cruise on the Domina Prestige you might want to give it a listen.

We also talked about the “Phaoraoh’s Curse”, (dicky tummy!!) and Gwyneth’s Balloon Trip Mishap (!!).

Hope you enjoy it.

One of the most interesting websites that I would highly recommend is Su Bayfield’s “Reflections in the Nile”, particularly if you want to know more about the Nile before your cruise. When you visit Su’s site you can tell it is written by someone who truly loves Egypt and the Nile. In fact I did ask Su if she would allow me to interview her for an episode of the Nile Cruise Podcast but to date I havent’ been able to convince her. Maybe one day…

(If you want a great example of Su’s writing please take a look at “Cruising To Dendera“, I think you’ll really enjoy it).

Anyway, I was reading some posts on Su’s website yesterday when I saw a request from the folks who operate the “Eternal Egypt” website asking Su if she would be prepared to write some articles for their site because, in their words, “we sensed your immense passion for Egypt and it would be an honor to have your work on our pages”.

Wow, that’s a real compliment.

But at the same time I followed the link to the “Eternal Egypt” website and, again, its’ another website that you MUST VISIT!! It’s an absolute must for anyone travelling to Egypt and particularly if you are thinking of cruising the Nile.

I’m just exploring the website myself as there is so much to see, experience and read so over the coming weeks I’ll be posting more about the site as I find resources and features I think you’ll like.