The Nile River, also known as the father of all African rivers, is the longest in the world. The river originates south of the Equator and flows northward through north eastern Africa to drain into the Mediterranean Sea and has a length of about 4,132 miles.
The Nile is formed by three principal streams: the Blue Nile and the Atbara which flow from the highlands of Ethiopia, and the White Nile, the headstreams of which flow into Lakes Victoria and Albert. One of the best ways to experience this magnificent river is to take in the Nile life on board with a luxurious vessel and make it the highlight of your while Egypt experience. And the best part of the experience is while one day you get to see tons of bucket list sights, the next you can absorb all that you can see aboard a beautiful ship.
You will be welcomed into the land of Nile with the warmest vibes in the best Egyptian manner. On the day of your arrival, you can experience the world-famous sound and light show. This unique show narrates the story of the Karnak temple at the banks of the river Nile and the history of Thebes including the lives and celebrated achievements of the great pharaohs who built the necropolis. The following day, you can explore the city of Alexandria and discover the beauty of the Greco Roman civilization. The next day you can visit the last remaining wonders of the ancient world and get mesmerized by their ancient world charms, the Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza, the origin of which is still unknown after thousands of years of its discovery. The Temples of Philae, venerated from the Pharaonic era through the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods with each ruler making their additions to the stones, is the destination to visit on Day four. This sacred site has dazzled travelers since the first Nile cruises set off from Cairo and are one of Nubia’s most important monument sites.
Nile cruise ship Image Credits – Gaby OBS
After visiting the Temples of Philae and the High Dam, you Check-in into the Nile Cruise to aboard an enchanting river cruise.
The cruise takes you to visit a UNESCO world heritage site the following day, The Abu Simbel Temples. Built by the Egyptian king Ramses II during his reign, the temples were salvaged from the rising waters of the Nile River caused by the erection of the Aswan High Dam, utilizing a complex engineering feat in the 1960s. The next stop would be the Temple of Kom Ombo, an unusual double temple, constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty. The building is unique because its double design meant that there were courts, halls, sanctuaries, and rooms duplicated for two sets of gods.
Ptolemaic temple of Edfu dedicated to the falcon god Horus Image Credits – Walwyn
The following day, being day seven you will visit a Ptolemaic temple, built between 237 and 57 BC, one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Egypt, the EDFU temple. The temple was dedicated to Horus, the avenging son of Isis and Osiris. With its roof intact, it is also one of the most atmospheric of ancient buildings. The following day you will travel up to the city of Luxor, a city in Upper Egypt. What you must not miss while you’re here in the Valley of the Kings, the temples of Hatshepsut and Karnak, and the Colossi of Memnon. Each of which might just take you back in time! And with this final Egyptian City, the cruise also comes to end and bids adieu the following day, so you can return home with fond memories of a land where time is measured by dynasties and distance by the setting of the sun.
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