Nile Cruises
For most cruise regions there are periods of peak demand (high season), moderate demand (shoulder season) and low demand (low season).
Several years ago, high season tended to be when the weather was best in a particular area (and when all the northerners flocked to the sun), but as more and more families take to cruising, the summer months have become a peak-demand period regardless of the weather (at home or in the region).
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Families especially need to book high-season sailings as early as possible because some cruise lines limit the total number of children per sailing, and each ship has a limited number of cabins that can accommodate three or more people.
Just remember that the best time to go to each destination is usually the most expensive
Although Nile cruises operate all year round, some months are better than others and certain dates should be avoided.
Most cruises sail between Luxor and Aswan, where the major sites are scattered along the banks, and can be visited on a liesurely one-week round trip. When the lock closes at Esna, usually for two weeks in December for cleaning, the boats have to tie up there, meaning that Luxor and the Valley of the Kings have to be visited on longer coach excursions.
Good months are October (about 30C in Aswan) or February and March (25-30C), when it is hot and sunny but not too debilitating thanks to the lack of humidity. During those months Cairo (your base for the Pyramids and the museum) will be in the pleasant low 20s.
To fully discover the ancient wonders of Egypt, a cruise on the River Nile is truly an unforgettable experience. The Nile River has been Egypt’s lifeline since ancient times and there is no better way to trace the course of Egypt’s history than to follow the course of the Nile.
Each day gives you every opportunity to explore different sights or simply enjoy a different view.
