A Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor is the perfect way to complete your Egypt vacation. This has been the most important part of an Egypt vacation since the Victorian era. When you take a Nile cruise, you can feel the idyllic and romantic atmosphere of ancient Egypt. Today we will take you to discover this Nile River cruise and all you need to know on your journey.
How did the Nile cruises start"
The history of the Nile cruise dates back to the end of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century, when the Nile cruise was created as the centerpiece of a journey through Egypt. Before that, the only way to explore the Nile was on a dahabiya, a large cross-sail houseboat that took up to 50 days to travel from Cairo to Luxor and then full days to explore Luxor and Aswan. In 1870 A.D. that all changed when a thriving tour company called Thomas Cook Ltd. introduced a new technology called the fast steamer.
History of Egypt Nile River Cruise
This sped up time by two-thirds or half and made possible a new invention, the Nile cruise, which no longer depended on the wind, a force that made the journey from Cairo to Aswan take 20 days and from Luxor to Aswan a week. The Dahabiyas were reserved for leisure travelers and wealthy travelers. The company also standardized itineraries and fit a wide range of Nile routes and shed someone hidden gems such as Thebes, Philae, Abydos, and the great Abu Simbel.
Luxor
The Egyptian city of Luxor has been considered a tou...