Ships
Cruise ships on the Nile are small and do not carry more than 140 passengers.
Ancient Wonders
The remains of two of the world's ancient wonders are located on the Nile: the ruins of the library at Alexandria and the big Pyramid of Cheops.
Sites
Most Nile River cruises offer the opportunity to see Cairo, the Temple of Horus, the Valley of Kings, the Aswan dam and the temples of Kamak and Queen Hatshepsut.
Season
The height of Nile River cruise season lasts from September through May. The river can get very crowded during this time.
Warning
According to The Independent Traveler Inc.'s Cruise Critic website, incidents of sexual harassment and assault are on the rise in Egypt. When going ashore at Egyptian ports, women are advised not to travel alone.
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Michelle Miley began writing professionally in 2008. She writes on a wide variety of topics and has been published many times on various websites. Her work has also been purchased for use on ACT college entrance exams. Miley holds an Associate of Applied Science in accounting, summa cum laude, from Colorado Northwestern Community College.
