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A very popular way to experience the wonders of the Nile and Egypt in today's times is Nile cruise. Exploring the Nile through a ship also allows you to see tiny Egyptian towns and archeological find that lie along the river banks that you may not otherwise notice. You can also observe the life-style of the people of countryside Egypt and see that it is not much different than it was in the Pharaohs time.

The most famous Nile cruises are 3, 4, or 7 nights long with the "shorter-ones" traveling between Aswan and Luxor. The "long cruises" go farther north and sometimes offer day long tours inland to the more remote-sites. The boats used on the Nile differ, but usually they are what are called as "Nile cruisers" and referred to as floating hotels. The entire cruise would sail the "Nile" for 14 days, allowing several days in "Cairo" before the cruise begins to see the Sphinx, the Great Pyramids, the several museums, and other relics in this region.

You can find all prices and levels for a Nile cruise, but the superior boats have the same facilities as a hotel, even hot tubs, small pools, exercise rooms, nightclubs and good restaurants. The rooms can vary from petite to bigger and more deluxe to suites depending on the boat size.

Just as a hotel would the superior boats have TVs, air conditioning, and private baths. A number of days spent in "Cairo" to take pleasure in a tour to the churchyard at Sakkara. There after you will continue to see the Sphinx in the Giza plateau and later the Great Pyramids (Wonder of the Ancient World).

You can even take a short ride on the camel. Continue Nile cruising with stops to visit more ancient fortresses and enthralling temples.The two companies that provide a range of Nile cruises are Discover Egypt and African Safari Club.