Is a Nile river cruise value it? Here’s why the reply is sure

It’s perceived as being one of the glamorous and romantic methods of seeing one of many world’s most mysterious and spellbinding international locations.

But is a Nile river cruise in Egypt actually value it? 

Travel vlogger Sam Mayfair set about discovering the professionals and cons, with a seven-day spherical journey aboard the five-star cruise ship the Steigenberger Royale on one of the well-liked routes – Luxor to Aswan, 240km (150 miles) away.

Cruise ships on this route provide vacationers the possibility to see a few of Egypt’s most fascinating cultural sights and gorgeous landscapes.

Thirty-nine-year-old Sam, from Surrey, posted footage of his journey to his TikTok account – @Sam.Mayfair – and informed MailOnline that it is a ‘hassle-free’ approach to see Egypt.

Travel vlogger Sam Mayfair (above) shared his expertise crusing from Luxor to Aswan on a Nile river cruise to his TikTok account 

Thirty-nine-year-old Sam travelled aboard five-star ship the Steigenberger Royale

Sam begins the video by displaying his spacious suite, a room improve that features a generously proportioned lavatory. He claims: ‘There are smaller rooms, however they don’t seem to be a lot completely different in value.’

He then strikes onto the remainder of the ship, revealing that the higher deck has a solar lounging space. He says: ‘There was additionally a pool… which I really actually loved. There’s nothing like leaping in a chilly pool when it is 44 levels [Centigrade].’

Sam continues to movie, revealing an out of doors bar and a small health club and therapeutic massage space, earlier than displaying a big indoor lounge full with purple carpets and picket furnishings. This area, he says, was used within the evenings, because it was ‘troublesome to remain outdoors with the mosquitos’. 

Sam says the ship was break up into two ranges, with the higher deck used as a solar lounge space. Pictured proper – the ship’s pool. Sam says: ‘There’s nothing like leaping in a chilly pool when it is 44 levels (Centigrade)’

In the video viewers undergo the keyhole of Sam’s spacious suite. While he says there have been smaller rooms, he claims ‘they don’t seem to be a lot completely different in value’

On the food-and-drink entrance, Sam says meals had been included within the bundle, however drinks needed to be bought moreover. 

He provides: ‘The meals on the cruise was really actually good. It was a buffet daily with a special theme’.

Sam says these cruises might embrace excursions, relying on which bundle you e book. He provides: ‘However, if like me, you haven’t booked it as a part of the bundle, then you’ll need to pay further for all of your little excursions.’

One factor passengers ought to pay attention to are the small boats promoting souvenirs, Sam notes. In the video, Sam says they may ‘connect themselves to the ship and grasp on for all times attempting to promote you a towel’.

LEFT: The out of doors eating space and bar. RIGHT: A meal served on board. Sam says the meals is ‘actually good’, although the drinks price further 

One factor passengers ought to pay attention to are the small boats promoting souvenirs, Sam notes. In the video, Sam says they may ‘connect themselves to the ship and grasp on for all times attempting to promote you a towel’ 

While Sam says there’s ‘nothing incorrect with shopping for from them’, he provides: ‘Just be sure to negotiate the worth.’

Sam paid £1,500 ($1,886) for 2 tickets aboard the cruise. ‘We began in Luxor and completed in Luxor, however most passengers end at Aswan after 4 days,’ he defined.

Was the voyage worthwhile? He informed MailOnline Travel: ‘One hundred per cent.

‘It’s a really fascinating approach to journey and discover, and you’ll’t assist however think about that you’re taking the identical journey that folks have taken for 1000’s of years.’

Sam says cruising alongside the River Nile is a ‘very fascinating approach to journey and discover’. He’s proven above at Karnak Temple in Luxor

 Sam is pictured above exploring Edfu Temple, one of many points of interest en route

He mentioned these on board can anticipate to see a brand new location daily, ‘together with the Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philea, and the Unfinished Obelisk’.

Is there any room for enchancment? Sam mentioned: ‘You are a bit restricted for time at every location. I might have preferred to spend a bit longer exploring.’

But he added: ‘If you wish to discover and journey hassle-free, it’s excellent… and I might suggest it as an expertise.’

For extra from Sam go to him on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@SamMayfair and TikTok www.tiktok.com/@sam.mayfair.