The River Nile is and has always been the lifeblood of Egypt. The Ancient Egyptians developed their society along its banks and the glories of the Pharoahs shone along its length. Upon the waters, and their annual flooding, rested the wealth of the society and today 90% of the population live in close proximity.
As the world's first tourist destination a cruise along the Nile has been a sought after pastime since Julius Caesar accompanied Cleopatra in a stately fashion. Although there are fine sites all along the river it is the upper Egypt section between Luxor and Aswan that contains the greatest concentration of treasures and must-see sights. There is Luxor itself, including among other things the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank and Karnak on the East, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan, the ancient border city between Egypt and Nubia. the sightseeing is superb and so are the timeless views of rural Egypt along the banks and the bustling markets in Aswan.
For something a bit different why not head out further South and cruise on the expanses of Lake Nasser, the world's largest man-made lake. Here you are going beyond the traditional borders of Egypt into Nubia with a series of beautiful sight and dramatic, remote landscapes culminating in the magnificent spectacle of Abu Simbel.
Bales Worldwide have been organising Nile cruises since 1962 and are proud to have some of the finest boats on the River Nile. Pride of the fleet, and the Bales No.1 Journey, are our exclusive Dahabiyya sail boats which conjure up colonial elegance. In addition to these we offer a carefully selected range of some of the finest boats available with cruise durations and styles to suit all types.