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Standard Nile Cruises

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Standard Nile Cruises: A cruise to Ancient Egypt

Our Standard Nile cruises create lifelong memories as travelers sail through Egypt’s captivating history and landscapes. It offers luxurious accommodations, fine dining, and excellent service with reasonable prices for a comfortable and memorable journey. Great food consists of international and traditional Egyptian dishes prepared with fresh vegetables and meats.

Set up visits to the iconic sites guided by the best guides available in the tour industry. Knowledgeable guides bring ancient history to life in the majestic Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, rest beneath the desert.

Further away stands the Valley of the Queens with the burial places of royal wives, therefore a very curious sight into the lives of ancient Egyptian royalties. Marvel at Hatshepsut’s Temple, one of the architectural masterpieces of the entire world, dedicated to one of the very few female pharaohs of Egypt. The grandeur of Karnak and Luxor Temples impresses tourists with their towering columns and intricate hieroglyphics depicting ancient history.

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Visit Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples, each with its own unique design and function. Specifically, at Kom Ombo, the only twin temple in the world honors the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. As a result, it offers a fascinating dual perspective on ancient worship. The Temple of Edfu, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples, invites visitors to step back in time to admire its stunning architecture honoring the falcon god Horus.

The Philae Temple and the Nubian Village create a serene retreat. They take tourists back into the culture and history of the area. The High Dam showcases modern engineering, while the Colossi of Memnon of King Amenhotep III inspires awe and wonder. Marvel at the Abu Simbel Temples, carved by Ramses II and dramatically relocated to avoid Nile flooding.

Standard Nile cruises combine luxury, great food, and rich cultural experiences. Moreover, they are the best way for travelers to discover Ancient Egypt’s wonders. For instance, by visiting the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, and several other iconic sites, travelers embark on a remarkable journey. This experience takes you through one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations that you will not soon forget.

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It has always been my dream to visit Egypt. This was a beautiful tour, almost two years later, I can’t stop thinking about my time in Egypt, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor! I was able to add an eighth day to see Abu Simbel (a

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What are the visa requirements for Egypt?

If you want to apply for a Visa On Arrival that lasts for 30 days, you must be from one of the eligible countries, have a passport that is still valid for at least 6 months, and pay $25 USD in cash. If you want to apply for an Egypt e-Visa that lasts for 30 days, you must have a passport that is still valid for at least 8 months, fill out the online application, pay the fee, and print the e-visa so you can later show it to the airport border You can potentially be one of the fortunate few to be granted a free visa valid for 90 days. Learn more about the travel visa for Egypt.

Egypt tours are highly safe since Egypt is a largely crime-free zone that offers the best holiday to all guests. So long as you use a reputable travel agency and stick close to your tour leader.

The finest months to visit Egypt are from late August to April, throughout the seasons of autumn, spring, and winter, when the average temperature is 21 C (70 F), suitable for all international visitors who want to enjoy the best of Egypt in a relaxed atmosphere.

A half-day or full-day tour to Egypt’s magnificent pyramids will cost between $45 and $70, depending on the number of participants.

Every Egypt tour package has a different price depending on the style of trip, whether luxury or affordable, as well as the number of days and customers participating in the tour. Budget tours cost between $390 and $1099, while Luxury tours cost between $1099 and $3999.

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