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So, you have been working hard. You’re tired and need a vacation. Does this sound like you? After a long period of dealing with the pressures of work, a relaxing cruise could be just the thing you need. Picture yourself relaxing on deck as the ship cruises through the ocean, occasionally stopping on shore giving you the opportunity to take in the beauty and culture of interesting places. What better way to enjoy good food and enjoy the leisure activities you never have time for at home.

Don’t let us discourage you from taking such great ocean trips, but we will introduce a little reality to this ideal vacation image. This enchanting cruise vacation can easily be disturbed by kids on board splashing in the pool while you are trying to relax and get some sun. Or, there are always the older kids running around the deck chasing each other providing you the opportunity to test your reaction times and cling to the railing to avoid going overboard. It is during these times that the relaxing vacation you had dreamt of will feel very far away and unimaginable.

Now, this may sound somewhat insensitive, but there is some truth to the fact that holidays with children and relaxing vacations do not blend well. If you have kids yourself, you do not need me to tell you. Even if you don’t, though, you know from experience that they can be tiring at times. If a luxurious, peaceful cruise is what you had in mind, a group of pre-teens swarming around you will definitely not add to your expectations.

Do not cross a cruise off your list of vacation options, though. Try looking at alternatives so that you can find a cruise that meets your vacation needs.

For instance, choose a cruise line that does not offer children-specific activities. Families will likely opt for those cruise lines that offer family activities so that their kids are busy giving them more time to enjoy the vacation. Families often choose cruise lines that offer special family packages or offers. Cruise lines offer these packages to win over the younger people for their future cruising needs and also to meet their ticket quota. Many parents often bring their kids along when they know that their kids will be taken care on the cruise ship, even if they were not originally going to bring them.

Also, do not travel during the school holiday times. Parent are less willing to take their kids out of school for a cruise which means the better time to go on a cruise is when school is in session. If you prefer not to have kids running around the deck, it would be advisable to not go during the summer, spring break season or the Christmas holiday.

Finally, you may also want to avoid choosing specific cruise lines such as Disney, Princess and Carnival Cruises. These cruise lines tend to attract younger people with special kids and teenage programs all year around. The best choices would be the Celebrity, Radisson or Crystal cruise lines.

Cruise Itinerary A

Luxor / Aswan
3 Nights / 4 Days

Day 1: Luxor / Board Cruise
You will be transferred from point of your arrival or your hotel in Luxor to board cruise at 12 PM. Lunch will be served aboard the cruise, followed by guided tour to visit East Bank to see Karnak temple dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu, each pharaoh left memory of him there and it let u to pass across centures.Continue your tour in Luxor temple builded by Amenhotep III with  grandeur intention and have great number of pillars.It was connected by 3 kilimetres paved alley of sphinxes with Karnak Temple.Then you will be transferred to board to have dinner. Overnight stay will be in Luxor.

Day 2: Luxor
You will have breakfast at the board and then visit West Bank of the Nile River. You will start from Colossi of Memnon, two colossal statue of Amenhotep III, then visit valley of the Kings, where tombs were hide deep into desert rock, richly decorated with treasure for afterlife of the pharaohs, you will visit 3 of them. Continue tour to Hatshepsut temple rises from desert rock with series of terraces, dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut only famous female pharaoh.Afterwards you will sail to Edfu, during sailing lunch will be served. Free time at leisure. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 3: Edfu / Kom Ombo
Breakfast on board, followed by visiting Edfu Temple. It is the best preserved and the second largest after Karnak. It was dedicated to the falcon headed god Horus. The temple you will see was built during the reigns of six Ptolemies – begun in 237 BC and finished in 57 BC. Edfu was believed to have been the site of the great battle between Horus and Seth. Afterwards sailing to Kom Ombo to visit Kom Ombo Temple built during the Graeco-Roman period. The temple is unique because it is in fact a double temple, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon-headed god. The layout combines two temples in one with each side having its own gateways and chapels. Free time at lesure. Lunch and dinner on the board, overnight in Aswan.

Day 4: Aswan / Disembark Cruise
Breakfast will be served aboard the cruise, then disembark cruise, followed by guided tour in Aswan to visit High Dam built in 1970. With the dam created a reservoir of water, called Lake Nasser.The Dam is 114 metres high and 3.6 kilometres long; The Unfinished Obelisk lies, in its original location, in a granite quarry in Aswan. It is 42m in length and was most probably abandoned when some cracks appeared in the rock, during its construction. Had this obelisk been completed, it would have been the heaviest obelisk ever cut in Ancient Egypt, weighing nearly 1100 tons! Also you will visit Temple of Isis at Philae is one of the greatest Temples in Egypt and it occupies about a quarter of the island. It is the main Temple on the island, with its huge, complete, pylons and beautiful scenes.Sailling by feluca around Kitchener’s island. After you will have transfer to the point of your departure in Aswan.

Cruise Itinerary B

Aswan / Luxor
4 Nights / 5 Days

Day 1: Aswan / Board Cruise
You will be transferred from point of your arrival or your hotel in Aswan to board cruise at 12 PM. Lunch will be served aboard the cruise,Sailling by feluca around Kitchener’s island and Aga Khan Mausoleum. Lunch and dinner on the board, overnight in Aswan.

Day 2: Aswan / Kom Ombo
Breakfast will be served aboard the cruise, followed by guided tour in Aswan to visit High Dam built in 1970. With the dam created a reservoir of water, called Lake Nasser.The Dam is 114 metres high and 3.6 kilometres long; The Unfinished Obelisk lies, in its original location, in a granite quarry in Aswan. It is 42m in length and was most probably abandoned when some cracks appeared in the rock, during its construction. Had this obelisk been completed, it would have been the heaviest obelisk ever cut in Ancient Egypt, weighing nearly 1100 tons! Also you will visit Temple of Isis at Philae is one of the greatest Temples in Egypt and it occupies about a quarter of the island. It is the main Temple on the island, with its huge, complete, pylons and beautiful scenes. At 12 PM sailing to Kom Ombo to visit  Kom Ombo Temple built during the Graeco-Roman period .The temple is unique because it is in fact a double temple, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon-headed god. The layout combines two temples in one with each side having its own gateways and chapels.Afterwards you will sail to Edfu. Dinner on board, overnight in Edfu.

Day 3: Edfu
You will have breakfast at the board.Then visiting Edfu Temple, the best preserved and the second largest after Karnak. It was dedicated to the falcon headed god Horus. The temple you will see was built during the reigns of six Ptolemies – begun in 237 BC and finished in 57 BC. Edfu was believed to have been the site of the great battle between Horus and Seth. Then you will be back to board, have dinner during sailing to Luxor. Overnight will be spend in Luxor.

Day 4: Luxor
Breakfast will be served while sailing to Luxor.By arrival you will be transferred to visit  West Bank of the Nile River. You will start from Colossi of Memnon, two colossal statue of Amenhotep III, then visit valley of the Kings, where tombs were hide deep into desert rock, richly decorated with treasure for afterlife of the pharaohs, you will visit 3 of them. Continue tour to Hatshepsut temple rises from desert rock with series of terraces, dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut only famous female pharaoh.Then you return back to board to having lunch, afterwards you will visit East Bank. You will see Karnak temple dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu, each pharaoh left memory of him there and it let u to pass across centures.Continue your tour in Luxor temple builded by Amenhotep III with  grandeur intention and have great number of pillars.It was connected by 3 kilimetres paved alley of sphinxes with Karnak Temple. Then you will be transferred to board to have dinner. Overnight stay will be in Luxor.

Day 5: Disembark cruise
You  will have breakfast at the board.After you will have transfer to the point of your departure in Luxor.

Tour Includes Meet and assist upon arrival and departure by our REP
Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to your cruise
Accommodation on full board basis on board the Nile cruise
All sightseeing tours as per the cruise itinerary
Admission fees to the sights as per cruise itinerary
Professional English speaking tour guide
All service charges and applicable taxes
Tour Excludes Optional tours
Personal expences

Are you looking for a holiday that is a little different from the kinds where you spend a great deal of time just lazing by the pool or on the beach?  If you are then why not consider booking yourself a cruise.  There are many different companies that offer these that not only suit particular tastes but also different budgets.  

But with so many different ones to choose from how do you know which one is going to be the right cruise for you.  Below we take a look at some of the factors that could help you to consider the right sort of holiday cruise for you.  

Factor 1- Do You Enjoy Being With Lots Of Other People?  

If you do then of course this is the right kind of holiday for you.  Remember that there are going to be days when you will be travelling from one location to another and may spend this with lots of people many of them you won’t really know.  But by opting to go on one of the larger cruise ships will allow you the opportunity to find a space that allows you to get away from the rest of the crowd if you want.  

Factor 2 – Do You Enjoy Having Lots To Do?  

Again booking a trip on one of the much larger cruise ships will be your best option.  This is because these vessels have the facilities to arrange numerous activities not only during the day but also at night.  Also these types of cruises are perfect if you have children with you as in many cases these vessels will have special clubs arranged that the children can attend plus they will provide a good babysitting service.  So of course there will be an opportunity to you have time to yourself  to relax during the day and of course at night.

For many of us we wait all year, and save all year, to go on holiday and when we do go on holiday we like to make it worth while, which is why so many of us now opt to go on cruises. However with aspects such as the current economic climate there has never been such a need to find means of saving money whilst on holiday and cruises are no exception. So just how do you go about saving money whilst you are on a cruise?

 Believe it or not if you are thinking of booking a cruise you can save money from the moment you book through to when you are actually on your cruise, so let’s start with when you are booking your cruise. Either book really early or very late as either way you could typically find yourself saving between 10 and 40 percent. When you are booking you may wish to think about enlisting the help of a travel agent as they will be able to gather information from you that they can use as a means of gaining you the best deal from a cruise line. What will help you on top of this is the fact that these cruise lines are always offering you discounts for particular things such as discounts for people on their honeymoon, family reunions, senior citizens and frequent cruisers as well as groups and military personnel.

 Before you do decide to go on a cruise with one of these travel agents it is important that you look at the other options open to you, to do this successfully you should get yourself on the Internet. This is a great place for you to shop around and gather tips etc. By doing this you will ensure that you are getting the best deal possible, also you are more likely to discover deals that are operating at the moment, so keep your options open. 

 When you are booking your cruise you should look into the different cruise lines to see who offers you the best options and deals. As well as this you need to take on board aspects such as your cabin. The cheapest cabins available will be those inside the ship, i.e. the ones with no balcony or windows. This isn’t exactly something that you should concern yourself with too much for the fact you will unlikely be spending most of your time in your cabin anyway. You probably won’t be in your room unless you are sleeping so does it really matter too much what type of cabin you stay in?

 One of the biggest ways to save money when it comes to a cruise however is through the destination you choose and the time of year you choose to go. With cruises a lot of people automatically think that they can only go to places such as the Caribbean or Alaska etc, this however isn’t the case. Most, if not all cruise lines now operate trips such as European River Cruises and Transatlantic Cruises. These are cheaper alternatives that offer you the same stunning views and scenery as well as ensure that you can still partake in activities you would on larger cruises. If however you have your heart set on a destination such as Alaska all is not lost. Opting for the early or late season months such as May, early June or September will offer you some huge savings, in fact you could be saving as much as half the money you would pay to visit places such as Alaska in July or August.

 Another major saving comes within sightseeing/excursions. With shore excursions chances are you could have eight to eleven hours to explore. However depending on how close the port is to the city you could end up spending hours travelling and this could have cost you a lot of money when you booked the tour. This is why in many cases you shouldn’t book your shore excursions as part of your cruise; you should make the arrangements yourself. By doing this you can use a variety of modes of transport, getting you to the city quicker, instead of using whatever the cruise line/travel agent laid on, also you will find that you enjoy the experience a lot more.

 By organising your shore excursion yourself you can go wherever you choose and decide how you want to spend your time. You will be saving yourself money doing this but you will also be providing yourself with a much more authentic experience as well.

 If you are hoping to book a cruise in the near future then my advice to you is to keep aspects such as the above in mind. The more ways in which you can save money the better and by doing it in ways such as the above you won’t be taking away any of the fun or enjoyment out of your holiday but you will have peace of mind knowing you haven’t overspent.

If you are anxious to go out on vacation especially on a cruise as you feel it would be uncomfortable for your family member or friends who are physically challenged, get off all your worries. As it is not such a hassle nowadays, since recent cruise ships understand the various amendments needed for them, especially wheelchair users. The cabins are now simply accessible, with wider doors and ramps when needed. Preferring space arrangements in a dining area may also be requested to bestow a comfortable dining experience. If someone in your family uses wheelchair and you forecast to go on a cruise, you first needed to call your tour manager or the cruise liner management and inform them of your state and your preferences. This guarantees that they are aware of your needs before cruising.
There are a lot of reasons why a cruise would be right for a wheelchair person. First, it provides a great chance for your loved one to travel among different destinations for small period without compromising on comfort and safety. Before you call your travel assistant for reservations, make sure to ask the few questions like:
1. How many accessible, untaken wheelchair cabins are available in the cruise?
2. Are the doors large enough for the wheelchair to move through?
3. Is it comfortable enough to take the wheelchair into civic rooms whenever required?
4.  Are the dining areas nearby?
5.  SOLAS or Safety of Live at Sea, requires that a physically challenged someone should have an itinerant companion who will be able to help him or her in gear of emergency. It also requires that the wheelchair user must have biased mobility.
           Modern cruise ships are much more accessible for wheelchair users. The extensive corridors, open cabins, large elevators, and available ramps allow for better legroom for pathetic the wheelchair. Cruise ships today have the following skin that will make your vacation comfortable and enjoyable:
1. Doorway width of at slightest 30 inches, which is big enough for the wheelchair to forward through
2.  Room dimensions and base space are adequate
3. Bathrooms have no sills or “lips” that may basis accidents
4. Sinks are planned in such a way that the wheelchair can move under it
5.  Handrails are available in tubs and toilets
6. Toilet seats are raised to at least 17 inches high for an easier conveying from wheelchair to toilet
7. Pull-down clothing racks at the perfect height for wheelchair users for work and convenience
8. Mirrors are adjustable and positioned in such a way that the wheelchair user can see himself or herself
9. Lower light switches at the demolish of the wheelchair for easier triumph
10. Portable or wireless phone
11. Blinking light for people with inquiry impairments
Cruising is not only for the able-bodied; it is also a great way for wheelchair users. There is absolutely no grounds why a wheelchair user cannot like an exciting cruise at sea.