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Nile river cruising from Luxor to Edfu and Esna, then onto Aswan promises history and lots of temple visits. History aside, Egyptian culture is very much alive and exotic

The River Nile has for centuries been the lifeblood of Egypt, its Pharaonic legacy now a magnate for visitors embarking on a luxury cruise down the Nile.

The Nile has always been the lifeblood of Egypt. These days tourists have discovered that to cruise the Nile provides a comfortable way of seeing historical sites.

Feluccas are traditional boats used in the Middle East, and especially, on the Nile. Tourists can experience a traditional Nile river cruise in Cairo at dawn.

Temple visiting aside these tips from first-hand experiences help new visitors to get the most out of their Nile River cruising experience

Visit ancient and towering colonnaded temples and pyramids that hold thousands of years of secrets.

Travel to Egypt with kids can be enjoyable and stress free experience. An Egyptian holiday will make children's love of learning about history come alive.

Modern Cairo has a history as old as time. Mosques, churches and museums compete for attention with Shisha pipes, a pulsating nightlife and belly dancers.

Set on a Nile River boat, this Christie classic has all of the ingredients -- glamour, murder, jealousy, and greed.

Choosing between luxury hotels in Egypt becomes difficult, with Nile river boutique hotels, luxury hotels in cities or unique desert eco-lodges increasingly available.

On 22 February and 22 October sunlight hits the inner sanctuary of the great Sun Temple by Lake Nasser and visitors gather to commemorate this event

Hot air balloon flights show guests Egypt's vast Sahara Desert. Floating 1000 feet in the air, tourists look down at the Theban Necropolis and the West Bank of the Nile.

Egyptians are welcoming to western tourists. But visitors to Egypt can find the different culture, language, and environment a challenge. Some simple tips can help.