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The Nile is the life blood of Egypt and for decades, people have travelled to cruise up and down the river between Luxor and Aswan. They come to indulge in the historic treasures that are plentiful in this part of Egypt and to sit back and relax as their boat sails down the Nile.
Normally, a Nile cruise takes seven nights and from there, tourists either return home but they also have the option to have a look at other sections of The Red Sea. There are lots of resorts along the coast offering something for everyone.
The most sought after destination in The Red Sea is Sharm el Sheikh but it also quite tricky to get to from Luxor. Owing to the long distance, the only real choice is to take a flight but depending on airline availability and timings, it may mean a night in a hotel in Luxor just before taking a airline the following day.
The lowest cost alternative is to stay in Luxor but its a long way from the coast. Nonetheless, the coast is easily accessible by road in roughly four hours. The primary destination is Hurghada which has many different hotels but there are options to the north of Hurghada at El Gouna or to the south at a number of destinations such as Soma Bay, Makadi Bay and Qusier.
The resorts around Hurghada are the most affordable choice as the flight home is from Luxor which means charter airlines can be used instead of the more pricey scheduled airlines. Hurghada itself is a fast paced location with various hotels from budget up to 5* luxury.
El Gouna is more quiet and is sought after for the people seeking a quieter week by the sea immediately following a Nile cruise. For secluded extravagance, El Quseir is the very best option with just two self contained hotels being on offer; the Movenpick or the Radisson Blu. This part of Egypt is very underdeveloped and the town of El Quseir is worth visiting if you want to observe a town that continues to be mostly tourist free.
