| The most lavish way to make your way down the | | | | mosquito repellent. The crew will prepare all meals |
| Nile River is on a luxury all inclusive Nile cruise boat. | | | | and entertain you in the evenings with traditional |
| These floating five star hotels, offer everything their | | | | music and dance. |
| land based equivalents can provide, including en-suite, | | | | The pace on a Felucca is slower than many cruises |
| air-conditioned cabins, fine dining restaurants, bars, | | | | because you travel as fast as the wind wants to |
| sundecks and plunge pools. You will usually find | | | | take you. It is also a much simpler boat so don’t |
| around 100 cabins onboard and each one will have | | | | expect any facilities onboard, although there will be |
| large open windows, so you can enjoy the view | | | | plenty of stops along the way where you can use |
| from the comfort of your room. Higher-tiered cabins | | | | the services provided by the many towns and tourist |
| can also benefit from their own balconies and sun | | | | attractions. Because of the basic nature of these |
| loungers. | | | | cruises, a Felucca trip usually only lasts around 1 – |
| Cruises are available for three, four and seven nights | | | | 2 days and will travel from Aswan towards Kom |
| and run between Aswan and Luxor. Most cruises on | | | | Ombo. |
| these luxury boats will have a guide onboard who is | | | | Travellers looking for a luxury, boutique option can |
| there to help you, answer questions and take you | | | | take a trip on a Nile Dahabiya. These are a great |
| around the many historical and interesting sights on | | | | alternative to the larger luxury Nile cruise boats as |
| tours throughout your trip. | | | | they are much smaller, but still very luxurious. |
| A simpler and more intimate way of sailing down the | | | | Generally, these boats will sleep around 16 people in a |
| Nile River is on a traditional Felucca sailboat. These | | | | mixture of cabins and suites. These luxurious sailboats |
| wooden sailing craft are used all along the Nile River | | | | run three, four and seven night cruises and can be |
| and can also be found in the waters of the Red Sea | | | | chartered, which is perfect for large groups or |
| and the Mediterranean. | | | | families. |
| Felucca cruises are a cheaper alternative to a luxury | | | | These boats are beautifully crafted and come with all |
| cruise boat and are a very relaxed and fun way to | | | | the luxuries you will need. Cabins have air conditioning, |
| see the sights along the Nile’s banks. Most | | | | hairdryers, mini bars and plasma TVs with movies. |
| Felucca’s will fit around 5 – 10 passengers | | | | Some even have libraries, massage chairs and |
| who will sleep under the stars on the mattresses and | | | | Jacuzzis. If you’ve got the money to spend |
| cushions scattered around the deck. Make sure you | | | | there really is no better way to spend a Nile cruise. |
| bring a blanket or sleeping bag as well as some | | | | |