I was only thinking over the weekend what a wide range of vessels are available to those wanting to cruise the Nile.
At one end of the spectrum you can cruise on a “felucca” which is a real “no-frills” option with no cabins, no toilet and no running water, where you will sleep on the deck or “camp” on-shore each night. These can be booked independently in Aswan but you need to determine just what is included in your trip. A real “adventurer’s” option.
At the other end of the scale is the Oberoi Zahra, the newest and most luxurious Nile cruise ship currently sailing.
In between are a large selection of 4 and 5 star ships that you can choose from depending on your taste and budget. Obviously we have our own favourites that we know and can recommend. The King Tut 1 and the El Fostate being just two of several we would suggest.
Plus there are the beautiful “Dahabiyyas” that I mentioned in an earlier post, which are luxurious and a true sailing experience.
So, like many thing in life, you get what you pay for and, on the Nile you can pay as little or as much as you like.
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