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We cruised the Nile in Egypt and it CHANGED us. What you need to know!

Visit With Us (Rich and Helen)
Visit With Us (Rich and Helen)
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👁️ 62K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 33:49
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleOther · WinterFrom CairoVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

a River Nile cruise is not for the faint-hearted it will Delight you excite you enthrall you but it will also shock you move you and sadden you

this is not click bait when I say keep watching we've got a lot to talk about

the accommodation here is the best we've had

I absolutely adored the food it was very authentic

Creator's Tips & Advice

Be prepared for early morning starts and intensive excursions
Bring warm clothes for cool mornings and evenings
Be vigilant and prepared to haggle when shopping in Egypt
Don't make eye contact with sellers to avoid being hassled
Respect the extra security measures in Egypt

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting 'templed out' from too many temple visitsEach temple is different and the egyptologists bring them to life with storytelling
Extreme hardship seen in some areas of EgyptBe prepared for contrasts and it's part of the visceral experience

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise the Nile on Uniworld's SS Sphinx?
QWhat are the accommodation, food, and entertainment like on the ship?
QWhat should you know about the itinerary and excursions in Egypt?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4½ Happy BaconDining Main4½ Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy BaconValue Pricing2½ Happy BaconCabin Suite4½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconPool Deck2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Aswan4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Papyrus Factory visit
Cairo2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Four Seasons Hotel stay
Luxor4 Happy Bacon
Top: Folklore show
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YouTube Video Description

#uniworld #SSSphinx #nilecruise This is our ultimate review of our cruise on the Nile in Egypt in all it's jaw dropping, visceral, incredible, emotional glory. We're going to reveal all the things you'll see and do in a typical cruise from Luxor to Aswan on board Uniworlds newest ship S.S.Sphinx. Please like and subscribe. You'll not want to miss this! 00:00 Introduction 03:08 Itinerary 08:00 Accommodation 12:20 Ship Design 16:38 Food 20:31 Entertainment 26:15 Overall Experience and Egypt itself 31:23 Final Thoughts and Verdict DO YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PARTICULAR SHIP, CRUISE LINE OR VOYAGE? We are very proud to be official Brand Ambassadors for Panache Cruises, the UK specialist in Elite Ocean, River, Expedition and Yacht Style cruising, founded by James Cole, one of the most recognised names in the cruise industry. Click on the link or give them a call on the number below and one of their dedicated Cruise Connoisseurs will discuss your perfect cruise. Call this number now - 0161 513 8202 Or click here - https://bit.ly/2PdAPxy (These are sponsored referral links and if you book through one of these, we, Visit With Us, will get a few pennies to help us keep bringing you more great content you know - and hopefully - love. Thank you.) Voluntary Disclosure: We were invited on board as guests of Uniworld as Ambassadors of Panache Cruises, the UK luxury cruise provider. We paid for our own flights to Cairo, both internal flights from Cairo to Luxor, the pre and post cruise hotel stays in Cairo and the pre and post cruise land based excursions. We received no fees or remuneration for producing media during and after this voyage from either of the aforementioned companies. Any resulting videos have been produced without influence or expectation from Uniworld or Panache (they genuinely just love what we do) and we had complete editorial and artistic freedom. Neither Uniworld or Panache have had no prior preview of this content and are watching for the first time along with you. All our videos contain our personal and unbiased opinion. Please ask us if you want to know more or visit www.asa.org.uk for more information on blogger/vlogger disclosure requirements. Thank you and we hope you enjoy the content as much as we did creating it. Rich and Helen. Please subscribe! Join us on FaceBook: search for The Luxury Cruise Society Follow us on Instagram: visitwith.us Read our beautifully clean, picture rich blogs: www.visitwithus.co.uk Follow us on Twitter: @visitwithus Follow us on Tiktok: @visitwithus Chat with us on Clubhouse: @visitwithrich and @visitwithhelen