Oberoi Shehrayar.
Between Luxor & Aswan, Egypt.
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When cruise boats go from Aswan to Luxor or from Luxor to Aswan they must pass through the Esna Lock's at the site of the Old Dam on the Nile River.
Since we were coming from Luxor to Aswan we also had to pass through the very narrow Esna Lock's. Our boat would be going from the low side of the Nile River to the high side of the river.
Our boat enters the lock and the gate is shut. The water from the high side is pumped into our low side gate. Our boat then slowly rises along with the rising water.
When the water levels are the same inside our lock and on the high side of the lake. The gate is opened and we can then enter the high side of the lake.
If the boats were traveling in the opposite direction of course the process would be reversed.
The Cairo International Airport (IATA: CAI, ICAO: HECA) is the busiest airport in Egypt and is located to the north-east of the city around 15 km from the business area of the city.
Cairo International is the second busiest airport in Africa with over 65 airlines using the Cairo airport (including charter airlines) and 9 cargo airlines. With the assimilation of EgyptAir into Star Alliance in July 2008 the airport has the potential to be a major hub with its positioning between Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
In 2008, the airport served 14,360,175 passengers and it is one of the top 100 airports in the world.
The airport handles both domestic and international flights, and is open 24 hours a day.
We suggest flying into Cairo and staying in one of their many fine hotels when touring Cairo and the ruins in the surrounding areas.
We have links on this page that will connect you with flights into Cairo and several of the best hotels in Cairo.
A second option is to fly directly to Aswan.
The Aswan International Airport (IATA: ASW, ICAO: HESN), also known as Daraw Airport, is the airport located in Aswan, Egypt. You can arrange flights directly to Aswan, If you wish.
Today there are more than 220 Nile cruisers on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan, including 4 star, standard 5 star, deluxe and imperial Ultra deluxe.
After getting a flight and a hotel we suggest asking your hotel concierge to arrange a tour of Aswan or the Cairo area. If you call their Concierge Services ahead of your arrival, all of this can be pre-arranged for you.
Nile River Cruise Ship's can be arranged in the same way, however we suggest that you contact the Nile River Cruise's directly.
We do this, when traveling in Egypt. It is safe and it works!!! We have never experienced a problem, doing it this way!
Therefore, we have placed links to Priceline.com on this page so you can arrange your flights into and out of Cairo or Aswan; as well as your hotel, when visiting this area.
Fishermen. Cattle Grazing. 
More Cattle. Waterbirds. 
A Small Town. A Commercial Port. 
About 3pm
We Notice That
We Have Stopped Moving. "Stopping For
Esna Lock's
We Have To Wait
To Go
Through The Locks. 
Vendors On
Boats Show Up. They Are
Very Good Salesmen
(see video link bottom of page) 
Tour Boats
Waiting To Go Through. Only Two At
A Time Go Through. 
About 4:45am
We Finially
Are Moving! The Dam And Locks. 
Esna Locks. Esna Locks. 
Esna Locks. Esna Locks. 
Esna Locks. Esna Locks. 
5:35am We Finially
Are On Our Way. Free As A Bird! 
AT THE END OF
THE BOAT TOUR:
Audrey Checking Out
Our Boat
At The End Of
Our Nile Boat Tour We Are Docked.
About 7:30 AM
January 02, 2,001.
Audrey DeLange Says, "We Are Safely Docked At Aswan, Egypt
Our Boat And Crew Has Served Us Very Well!"
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Before Entering The Locks.
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When cruise boats go from Aswan to Luxor or from Luxor to Aswan they must pass through the Esna Lock's at the site of the Old Dam on the Nile River. Since we were coming from Luxor to Aswan we also had to pass through the very narrow Esna Lock's. Our boat would be going from the low side of the Nile River to the high side of the river. Our boat enters the lock and the gate is shut. The water from the high side is pumped into our low side gate. Our boat then slowly rises along with the rising water. When the water levels are the same inside our lock and on the high side of the lake. The gate is opened and we can then enter the high side of the lake. If the boats were traveling in the opposite direction of course the process would be reversed.
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The Cairo International Airport (IATA: CAI, ICAO: HECA) is the busiest airport in Egypt and is located to the north-east of the city around 15 km from the business area of the city. Cairo International is the second busiest airport in Africa with over 65 airlines using the Cairo airport (including charter airlines) and 9 cargo airlines. With the assimilation of EgyptAir into Star Alliance in July 2008 the airport has the potential to be a major hub with its positioning between Africa, the Middle East and Europe. In 2008, the airport served 14,360,175 passengers and it is one of the top 100 airports in the world. The airport handles both domestic and international flights, and is open 24 hours a day. We suggest flying into Cairo and staying in one of their many fine hotels when touring Cairo and the ruins in the surrounding areas. We have links on this page that will connect you with flights into Cairo and several of the best hotels in Cairo. A second option is to fly directly to Aswan. The Aswan International Airport (IATA: ASW, ICAO: HESN), also known as Daraw Airport, is the airport located in Aswan, Egypt. You can arrange flights directly to Aswan, If you wish. Today there are more than 220 Nile cruisers on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan, including 4 star, standard 5 star, deluxe and imperial Ultra deluxe. After getting a flight and a hotel we suggest asking your hotel concierge to arrange a tour of Aswan or the Cairo area. If you call their Concierge Services ahead of your arrival, all of this can be pre-arranged for you. Nile River Cruise Ship's can be arranged in the same way, however we suggest that you contact the Nile River Cruise's directly. We do this, when traveling in Egypt. It is safe and it works!!! We have never experienced a problem, doing it this way! Therefore, we have placed links to Priceline.com on this page so you can arrange your flights into and out of Cairo or Aswan; as well as your hotel, when visiting this area.
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| Fishermen. | Cattle Grazing. |
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| More Cattle. | Waterbirds. |
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| A Small Town. | A Commercial Port. |
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| About 3pm We Notice That We Have Stopped Moving. | "Stopping For Esna Lock's We Have To Wait To Go Through The Locks. |
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| Vendors On Boats Show Up. | They Are Very Good Salesmen (see video link bottom of page) |
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| Tour Boats Waiting To Go Through. | Only Two At A Time Go Through. |
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| About 4:45am We Finially Are Moving! | The Dam And Locks. |
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| Esna Locks. | Esna Locks. |
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| Esna Locks. | Esna Locks. |
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| Esna Locks. | Esna Locks. |
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| 5:35am We Finially Are On Our Way. | Free As A Bird! |
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| AT THE END OF THE BOAT TOUR: Audrey Checking Out Our Boat At The End Of Our Nile Boat Tour | We Are Docked. About 7:30 AM January 02, 2,001. |
| Audrey DeLange Says, "We Are Safely Docked At Aswan, Egypt Our Boat And Crew Has Served Us Very Well!" |
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We Are Proud Of Our SafeSurf Rating!
Click On Any Of The Following Links By Amazon.Com
For Videos About Egypt. No Obligation!
Click On Any Of The Following Links By Amazon.Com
For Books About History & Travel In Egypt. No Obligation!
Click On Any Of The Following Links By Amazon.Com
For Books About History & Travel In Egypt. No Obligation!
Click Below On Other Cruise Boat Attraction Pages.
Before Entering The Locks.
Travel Or Tour Pictures & Photos Home Page.