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Cruising the Timeless Nile

Planned Flights

With Egypt Air from London Heathrow -
LONDON/ASWAN FLIGHTS MS778/90 DEPART 15.00 ARRIVE 23.40
CAIRO/LONDON FLIGHT MS777 DEPART 09.10 ARRIVE 13.35

The Cruise

A leisurely, magical journey of almost 546 miles on the timeless Nile.
The voyage includes a mix of fascinating shore site visits and leisure,
with ample time to make new friends, join me in group meditations,
or simply relax on deck and enjoy the rural scenes while drifting on
the river.
The cruise is FULL BOARD with an extensive variety of food and
plenty to eat.
Also included are evening talks on the “Hebrews and Pharaohs” Chrissie Astell
which will give an insight into the impact of the Hebrews on
Egyptian culture. This can still be witnessed today in their language and the way the
Egyptians live. An ‘Angels Abroad Retreat’ opportunity to share and experience the ‘wonder
and connection’ with like-minded souls, within the held, safe space of experienced workshop
leader, author and Spiritual Life Coach, Chrissie Astell.

The Nile is timeless, with little changed from ancient days – a voyage of discovery on a floating
hotel through one of the world’s greatest civilisations.

The Nile

Is probably the most important river to influence the history of the early world and is still a vital
travel corridor from middle Africa to the north. Flowing into the Mediterranean sea with prevailing
winds from the south, for the last 5000 years or more, boats have drifted on this great trade route
towards the north and raised their sails for the return journey.
Ancient Egypt was divided into “Upper Egypt” and “Lower Egypt”, and
to some extent, this is still true today. Upper Egypt is to the south being
“up river”, while Lower Egypt is to the north, and this is confusing as
maps always have north at the top whereas the Nile flows north, which
is contrary to the way we look cartographically.

A new route for cruise boats
Nile cruises in the recent past have been restricted to the part of the river
between Luxor and Aswan, but now new routes have opened up to the
lower Nile (to the north). This part is equally interesting and historically
rich, which few people have been able to enjoy up until now.