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When the days are getting shorter and darker in autumn and temperatures begin to drop significantly, many travelers head for sunny Egypt. One of the lovliest ways to flee from the cold and drab season is to book a Nile cruise in Egypt with the Egyptian Austrian Travel Company (EATC). But it is no ordinary Nile cruise that EATC offers – instead you will be travelling the Nile between Esna and Aswan onbard a beautifully crafted, wooden sailing vessel called Dahabiya.

The best time for a Nile Cruise in Egypt

The perfect time to embark on a Dahabiya Nile Cruise in Egypt are the months between October and March. Temperatures that prevail on a Nile cruise then are similar to those of European summers. During these months, the weather in the region between Luxor and Aswan (which is part of Upper Egypt) is hot and dry during daytime with the nights being quite chilly. Guests who would like to enjoy the tranquilitiy of the Egyptian night on deck of their Nile cruise ship should pack a warm jacket.

Nile cruise in Egypt onboard a sailing boat

With its 6,671 kilometres, the Nile is the second longest river of the world. It is the lifeline of Egypt, providing the only source of water in the Nile Valley. The rest of the country is desert. This is why the majority of Egypt’s people live close to the water. Experts agree that a Nile cruise is probably the best and most beautiful way to explore the land of the pharaos. There is no better way to combine culture and recreation than by embarking on a Nile cruise in Egypt. For everyone interested in the history of ancient Egypt, a river cruise through the deserts of Egypt offers the unique opportunity to visit the main attractions in Upper Egypt. During your Nile cruise, your comfortable journey onboard the sailing boat will take you to the temple complexes of Luxor, Kom Ombo or Edfu and the impressive High Dam. Travelers will not have to check in at a different hotel every night in order to explore the legacy of the Egyptian high culture. Instead they embark on a Nile Cruise through the deserts of Egypt, onboard a sailing ship, surrounded by comfort and luxury. In addition to this, a Nile cruise onboard a Dahabiya offers comprehensive insight into the day-to-day life of the people of the Nile. Watch the Egyptian fishermen cast their nets and local peasants graze their water buffalo among the reeds on the banks of the Nile. One of the major advantages of a Dahabeya Nile Cruise through Egypt is that a Dahabiya can drop anchor at sites that are unaccessable by an ordinary Nile cruise ship. Discover hidden temples at the Nile shores or dip into the river for a refreshing swim before returning to the beach of one of Nile’s many idyllic islands. Going on a Nile sailing cruise in Egypt offers a vast number of possibilities to combine culture and recreation.

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