Nile Cruise From Luxor to Aswan

Nile Cruise From Luxor to Aswan

If you are planning to spend your vacation in Egypt, maybe you don’t know where to go and what to do there to enjoy a new and unique vacation. Some people think that it’s better to stay in Cairo visiting the museums there. That’s a great opinion, but which do you think is better? To spend your vacation visiting some museums that tell you about a specific culture to spend it visiting those places in reality? 

Other people think that a vacation means relaxation, but what about having the rest you need in a quiet and calm place while seeing extraordinary places that are totally new to you? 

That’s what you can find on a Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan. As you enjoy the romantic calm life in the Nile while seeing the majesty of ancient Egypt. In this article, we will tell you some tips and tricks to enjoy the best Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan.

Why is the river Nile important?

Egyptians consider the Nile as a life giver because it helps them in all life aspects. The Nile river is the main source of water for Egypt. It’s the first and only source for agriculture, and drinking.  Also, people in ancient Egypt didn’t have any ways to transport goods and expand their trades except using the Nile boats for transportations.

History of Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan

Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan origins go back to the late nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century. During the eighteenth century Dahabeya sailboats were the only way to travel across the Nile. It used to take about 50 days to reach Luxor from Cairo, and a few days to reach Aswan. That was because of using the power of wind to sail the boat. After that, Thomas cook Ltd invented the rapid streamers that used electricity instead which made a Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan takes only 20 days.