"See the pyramids along the Nile Watch the sunrise on a tropic isle Just remember darlin' all the while You belong to me...
" There's something about hearing Patsy Cline's hauntingly sweet voice croon those lyrics that instantly transports you to the bow of an a quaint riverboat as it glides down the dark and mysterious Nile; the pyramids a glowing gem against a backdrop of stars.
You would have to be cold-blooded not to be swept away by a romantic cruise through swaying palms and ancient ruins.
Nile Cruises are an unusual and exotic alternative to visiting the Caribbean.
Instead of shuffleboard, midnight buffets, and generic ports of call, you get nights filled with belly dancing and saffron chicken and your days spent roaming among ancient temples dedicated to mysterious gods of days long past.
Imagine yourself dancing beneath the stars with the Great Pyramid of Giza standing watch beside you.
Close your eyes and feel the warmth of the Egyptian sun as you wander the tall pillars in the Precinct of Amun Re.
Don your imaginary pith helmet and explore the tombs within the Valley of the Kings.
Pretend you're Cleopatra as you nibble on dates from the shaded deck of a stylish barge.
Considering the amount of cheap Nile cruises available these days, either through auction sites or last minute travel deals there is simply no excuse not to take what might be your last opportunity to see these marvelous landmarks before they are gone.
If you ever wanted to see Egypt in all her glory, if you ever had the desire to see yourself in a photos standing beside the great stone edifice of Ramses then do it now.
Book yourself a Nile Cruise.
You won't regret it.