After the boat, the most important component of a Nile cruise is the guide, who will look after his or her group from day one. The size of the group varies considerably but around 30 is not unusual.

12. Prepare yourself emotionally for the crowds. Most if not all of the Nile boats cruising the same route stop at these temples at the exact same time. No, I don’t know why, but what it means ...

It’s just a nice boat with good amenities – it’s not going to feel like the Ritz. If not, choose a ship with a cabin with a big picture window, so you can watch the Nile float past easily ...

One of the most engaging aspects of filming along the Nile’s great length was discovering quite how many different emotions its waters evoke from those living along its banks. In Jinja ...

which crosses the Nile about midway between Cairo and Alexandria. The river there is 1,100 feet wide, and a steam ferry boat is now employed to do the business. It does not suit the go-ahead ...