Egypt’s economy is suffering. The U.S. State Department has issued a travel warning to Egypt, which means that the risk of terrorism and civil unrest are high. However, most people agree that the current unrest is localized to the Sinai Peninsula. The Nile River forms a natural barrier between the Sinai Peninsula and the rest of Egypt. As a result, river cruises in Egypt are unlikely to be affected by the unrest. However, it is still important that you take some basic precautions if you decide to book a cruise through Egypt.