Honeymoon Destination: Nile Cruise
Planning your wedding and honeymoon arrangements can be overwhelming and pricey.
So if you’re planning your honeymoon on a budget, and can’t spend a lot of money on an expensive trip, how about a cruise on the Nile? You’ll get to visit so many places and save a lot of money.
The Nile is the longest river in the world, reaching around 6853 kilometers, but the exact length is still unknown. In East Africa, the river flows through the tropical climate to the north and into the Mediterranean, passing through 11 countries. The Nile is known for the most glamorous cruises in the world, pass through historic monuments, stunning sights, and hospitable cities.
October is one of the best times to book your private Nile cruise, and it stays through April, with relatively reasonable temperatures for such trips, allowing you to get the most out of day trips to famous attractions such as the Valley of the Kings and Luxor Temples.
Here is a list of cities and places to see on a Nile cruise:
Loxor:The trip begins at the wonderful city of Luxor, where you can visit the temples and historic sites, such as the Mummification Museum, Luxor Museum and Valley of the Kings where the tomb of KingTutankhamun was found along with his treasures.
Once in Loxur, you must visit the Karnak Temple, and look at the beautiful pharaonic architecture. You will also enjoy the sound and light shows which are held at night at the temple.
Aswan:Ancient Egyptians called it “Sono” which means “Market”, as this city was considered a market place for merchants.
When visiting Aswan, there are a few places you have to see:
Elephantine Island: You will see the temple of Khanum and the Tomb of the Sacred Rams, and King Amenhotep the 2nd.Nubian Museum: Which has more than 5000 antiques.Abu Simbel Temple: The location was filmed in many Hollywood movies such as James Bond, the temple is also known as Ramesses the 2nd, as it is one of the most beautiful temples built in his era.
You also must visit 2 of the most important cities in Aswan:
KomOmbo:KomOmbo was once an important market, including many temples such as KomOmbo Temple, Cola Temple, The Sugar Factoryand Sugar Cane. Don’t forget to taste the delicious mangos, bananas, figs and dates.
Edfu:As the cruise takes you south, you will be mesmerized by ancient Egypt. You will visit the Horus Temple, which is the 2nd largest temple in Egypt. You can also watch a very interesting show that tells the story of the god Horus.
Luxor (Sun City)
The cruise starts from Luxor, where you can see archaeological and historical temples such as the Mummification Museum, Luxor Museum, and Valley of the Kings, where the tomb of King Tutankhamun and his treasures were discovered.
Make sure to see the Karnak Temple, which is one of the hallmarks of Luxor, a guide to the Pharaonic architecture and a collection that reflects the stages of the development of art. This temple also features charming sound and light performances held every evening, which allows you to discover the Temple of Karnak. The temple is the largest walled worship house on earth.
City of Aswan
The ancient Egyptians named the city of Aswan, the "market", as it was a commercial center for caravans. You will spend a wonderful time in this ancient city where you enjoy the sights:
Elephantine Island: The island includes the Temple of Khnum, the Holy Ram Cemetery and the portal Of King Amenhotep II.
Nubian Museum: It contains more than 5000 artifacts from the ruins of ancient Nubia.
The Temple of Abu Simbel: The Temple of Abu Simbel appeared in the film James Bond and other famous films, known as the Temple of Ramses II, which shows the design of the temple, which is the most beautiful temples built during his reign.
Two of the most important historical cities in Aswan are:
Kom Ombo: Kom Ombo is a major commercial center in addition to its archaeological temples and attractions such as the temple of Kom Ombo and the Cola Pyramid and the sugar factory and sugar cane, which is famous for its industry. You can also enjoy the delicious mangos, bananas, figs, and dates.
Edfu: As you travel south of the Nile, you will feel that you are living the historic Pharaonic moments in this city that was so important in those days. You can also visit the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, the second largest temple in Egypt, where you can see an audio and video presentation about the legends of the god Horus. You can also visit the temple of Thoth and the warehouses and silos set up by Sayyidina Yusuf.
