Can you drink alcohol on Nile cruise?

* Alcohol is only available in high end restaurants and bars and is very expensive. * Spirits on most cruise lines are of local and inferior quality and expensive. * Both Aswan and Luxor have tax-free shops at the airport where you can buy up to three bottles of spirits/wine on arrival.

What can you see on the Nile river cruise?

There are a wealth of ancient treasures and awe-inspiring sights to discover on a Nile river cruise, such as our 11-day Wonders of the Nile: Cairo to Luxor and 15-day Wonders of the Nile: from Cairo to Aswan….

  • The Pyramids of Giza.
  • Abu Simbel.
  • Luxor.
  • Valley of the Kings.
  • Karnak and Luxor temples.
  • Kom Ombo.
  • Cairo.
  • Temple of Edfu.

How safe are Nile river cruises?

Yes, river cruises in Egypt are very safe as there is full protection from the Egyptian authorities. All places of interest along the Nile cruise have high security.

Is Nile safe?

Due to the presence of a parasite called Schistosomiasis in the Nile, it is not recommended. There are also other dangers, and swimming in the Nile is not advisable for safety reasons.

Is it safe to swim in Nile river?

No, it is not safe to swim in the Nile River. The river is devoid of alligators or other dangerous reptiles only in the very southern area of Awan in very seldom cases they watched alligators. But you run the risk of exposure to bacteria and other infections if you swim in the Nile River.

How much do you tip on a Nile cruise?

Staff on board river vessels: Approximately $10-12 per person per day is suggested as a total tip to be divided among all the staff on Nile Cruise vessels. Egyptologist/Guide: Approximately $10 per person per day is suggested.

Why can’t you swim in the Nile river?

We loved travelling along the Nile but would not recommend swimming in it (like we did) or you may get infected with a parasite called schistosomiasis.