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Cruising the Nile by Luxury Riverboat

Martin Morrell Leaving Aswan at daybreak.

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The thriving markets of Aswan. The grand archaeological sites of Luxor. The lush, ancient landscapes. Experience a luxuriously unhurried riverboat cruise in Egypt on the Nile. Read the article

Destinations: Egypt · Cairo · Luxor · Aswan · Karnak

Inspired by: Cruising the Nile by Luxury Riverboat — by Gini Alhadeff, Published Aug. 2008

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Hotels (7)

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    Nile Hilton Hotel

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    Hotel Cataract Aswan

    Intricate artwork adorns the balconied guest rooms at this 146-room Egyptian hotel. Agatha Christie penned parts of Death on the Nile at this hotel... More
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    Oberoi Zahra

    The latest luxury cruise ship to hit the Nile, this vessel has spacious accommodations, spa suites, and a pool. The boat has private docks and Wi-F

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    Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor

    The Sofitel-managed property overlooking the Nile, near the temple of Luxor, was built in 1886 for European aristocracy. More
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    Mena House Oberoi

    Restored 19th-century hunting lodge now with 2 modern wings, on 40 acres abutting the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Book a room that looks out on the pyr

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    Four Seasons Cairo at Nile Plaza

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    Al Moudira

    Al Moudira—a baroque hotel fit for royalty, just a few miles south of the Valley of the Queens—incorporates materials salvaged from the corners of

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    Open Air Museum

    Composed of many historic ruins under restoration, the museum creates facsimiles put in place to hold up the fragile structures.

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    Kom Ombo

    The most breathtaking ruin on the Nile, Kom Ombo has thick round columns supporting the roof.

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    Triton

    Explore Cairo and sail the Nile aboard this 40-passenger ship. Enjoy tours and lectures led by Lindblad Expeditions' expert guides.

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    Sonesta St. George

    Travcoa Escorted Journeys takes small groups of 18 on a guided trip down the Nile. Passengers stay in presidential suites. The tour also encompasse

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    La Flâneuse du Nil

    A seven-bedroom sailboat, fit for 14 passengers. Trips can be tailored for first-timers or Nile aficionados.

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    Assouan

    An intimate boat, equipped for 16 passengers. Excursion are tailored to each passenger, but those who crave creature comforts should be wary, as th... More
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    Abercrombie & Kent Sun Boat IV

    A&K has new, comfortable boats, with internet access, lounge pools, and private docks (which means faster, more accessible loading). More
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    Sudan

    Cruise along the Nile for four days from Aswan to Luxor in this 1885 steamship that was renovated in 2007. The 23 rooms and five suites are arrang... More
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