Here’s what it’s like to sail on the new ship Poppee, a dahabiya operated by Nour el Nil, a brand that specializes in Egyptian hospitality, style, and splendor.

Here's how to have the best Egypt river trip Cruising leisurely down the Nile River is one of the most popular tourist ...

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Along the west bank of the Nile River, archaeologists discovered rock-cut tombs and burial shafts up to 3,600 years old. Many of the tombs featured a range of artifacts that could redefine what ...

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Couples will find plenty to enjoy across the African continent. History buffs can reconnect with a Nile River cruise, stepping into ancient history together from Luxor to the Valley of the Kings.

After being enthralled by Cairo (and the pyramids of Giza) in 2023, I headed back to Egypt for a week-long round-trip Nile cruise from Luxor. It’s a trip I’d dreamed about for years and while I relax ...

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Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is the safest destination for a cruise ship stopover, a new study says. The Middle East city ranks No. 1, because its crime index is low, its hospitals are highly ...

Wi-Fi is a standard offering on cruise ships these days, and the quality has greatly improved in recent years. Cruise mobile phone service allows guests to continue using their cell phones much as ...