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A journey to the past, cruising through the former dynasties of ancient Egypt
As one of the greatest rivers in the world, the Nile should be one of the ultimate incentives to visit northeastern Africa. Its waters connect eleven African countries. The Nile's life-supporting powers directly led to the growth and prosperity of ancient Egypt. A cruise to modern-day Egypt will offer you endless opportunities and unforgettable sights, such as sensational sunrises and vast desert landscapes. The Nile plays a vital role in sustaining the livelihoods of cities, towns, and villages that touch its shores, and this power should be celebrated. What better way to do so than to cruise on the Nile and experience Egypt from a refreshing perspective? The Nile is the key to some of the best sights Africa has to offer. Cruising up the Nile will take you to Egypt, awarding you spectacular views of the pyramids and temples towering above, a trip to the Valley of the Kings, where the tomb of Tutankhamun was unearthed, and a visit to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. You could also take a break along the way to explore Dendara, Edfu, or one of the many waterside temples. Choose a Nile River cruise that will lead you to the holy Mount Sinai, the ancient Ruins of Abu, the brilliant White Desert National Park, the Monastery of Saint Paul the Anchorite and so much more!
Expert tips for cruising the NileExpert tips for cruising the Nile
Sailing on a cruise ship down the Nile is like travelling backwards through time. With not only modern Middle Eastern cities along the way but also many breathtaking sights still perfectly intact from the time of the ancient Egyptians, you are sure to get the best of both worlds. Cruise lines Uniworld and Viking River Cruises offer fantastic journeys along the Nile on modern, stylish, and purpose-built vessels.
10 day cruise with the Viking Ra to Safaga
9 Nights with the Viking Ra
September 2020 - January 2022
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Glorious expedition from Safaga with Viking River Cruises
9 Nights with the MS Antares
May 2020 - January 2022
Sail with Viking River Cruises from Cairo
11 Nights with the Viking Ra
February 2020 - January 2022
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Journey with Viking River Cruises from Cairo
January 2020 - January 2022
Before flying to Luxor to embark on your week-long cruise adventure, stopping along Luxor, Qena, Asna and many other ports, enjoy three days in Cairo with a two-night inclusive hotel stay. Enjoy one last night relaxing in a hotel before flying back to Cairo.
While you have the opportunity to enjoy guided tours to Egypt's most famous landmarks, the lesser known botanical garden of Aswan on Kitchener's Island is a worthwhile visit.
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Nile Ports
Top Ports on the Nile
Safaga, Egyptfrom
Stretching along a desert strip between the sea and the mountains, Safaga is a port town in Egypt that sits on the coast of the Red Sea. Although historically a merchant port, the seaside town also has a small tourism industry. The many coral reefs in the area, especially off the city of Hurghada just 53 kilometres south, make the region a popular destination for scuba divers and snorkelers. To accommodate these visiting divers, the town offers vacancies in several hotels, bungalows and rest houses.
Safaga Cruises
Aswan, Egyptfrom
Aswan is a southern Egyptian city on the east bank of the Nile. Serving as the capital of the Aswan Governorate, the city is a bustling centre for markets and tourists. Aswan offers many opportunities to see and learn about Egyptian ruins, sitting at the southern frontier of ancient Egypt. The region's granite quarries provided raw material for the production of sculptures and obelisks.
Aswan Cruises
Esna, Egyptfrom
Esna is an Egyptian city located on the west bank of the Nile just 64 kilometres south of Luxor. While most famous for the preserved pronaos of the Temple of Khnum, the city has its own rural charm. A market, filling a couple of streets leading inland from the corniche, has been a hot spot for tourists. The Roman temple, sitting about nine metres below the streets of the old town area, has only been partially excavated.
Esna Cruises
Qena, Egyptfrom
The Egyptian city of Qena is situated on a major bend of the Nile as well as at the intersection of two main roads: one that runs alongside the river and one that traverses the desert to the Red Sea. This market town is also the capital of the province. Many travellers use this junction as an opportunity to visit the neighbouring temple complex at Dendera.
Qena Cruises
Edfu, Egyptfrom
Situated between the southern Egyptian cities of Esna and Aswan on the west bank of the Nile River is the town of Edfu. Its location in the fertile Nile Valley justifies the town's agricultural prowess, especially in sugarcane production. Edfu is most known for the remains of the town's ancient settlement and the most completely preserved Temple of Horus, spared from the destructive Nile floods.
Edfu Cruises
Cairo, Egyptfrom
Sitting near the Nile Delta, Egypt's capital, Cairo, is the largest metropolitan area in both the Middle East and Arab world. Cairo plays a major role in the region, acting as the centre of politics and culture and boasting an impressive collection of both traditional and modern Islamic architecture. To this day, Cairo is still associated with the ancient world with the famous Pyramids and the Great Sphinx of Giza just next door.
Cairo Cruises
Kom Ombo, Egyptfrom
The farming town of Kom Ombo sits on the banks of the Nile, about 50 kilometres north of Aswan in Egypt. The town's position gave it control over some trading routes from Nubia to the Nile Valley. Kom Ombo is famous for its eponymous twin temples, which were erected in the second century BC, signifying the town's rise to prominence. The temple ruins spent years buried in sand until French archaeologist Jacques Jean Morgan rediscovered them in 1893.
Kom Ombo Cruises
Thebes, Egyptfrom
Thebes is located in Upper Egypt and was one of the ancient Egyptian cities lying on the river Nile. As if 1979 it is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Thebes Cruises
Wadi el-Sebua, Egyptfrom
Wadi El Sebua is the northernmost of the sites lying on around the Nasser lake. The bane of this temple means "The Valley of Lions" and was built during the reign of Ramses II. in the 12th century BC.
Wadi el-Sebua Cruises
Memphis, Egyptfrom
Memphis is located 18km south of Cairo, and was the capital of the first nome of Lower Egypt. Manetho reports that Memphis was founded by King Menes, according to legend, in 3000 BC. During the Old Kingdom it was the capital of Egypt, and remained an essential city in Egyptian history.
Memphis Cruises
Hermopolis, Egyptfrom
Hermopolis Magna is the Greek name for the capital city of the 15th Upper Egyptian nome. It is located on the west bank of the Nile and is renowned for the many excavations have been conducted here.
Hermopolis Cruises
Al Minya, Egyptfrom
Al Minya is a city on the Nile River in Upper Egypt. It is 225km away from Cairo, the capital of the country. The city was the ancestral home of some of the pharaohs, there are also some pyramids here.
Al Minya Cruises
Abu Simbel, Egyptfrom
This place is situated in the Egyptian part of Nubia and is famous for its rock temples, which were built by Pharaoh Ramses II in the 19th Dynasty of the ancient Egyptian New Kingdom. The temples were in included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979.
Abu Simbel Cruises
Gebel el Silsila, Egyptfrom
Gebel Silsila is an archaeological site on both banks of the Nile river in Upper Egypt, controlled by the Aswan Governement. It is also the largest sandstone quarry in Egypt.
Gebel el Silsila Cruises
Dendera, Egyptfrom
Dendora is a small town on the banks of the Nile, most famed for the Temple of Hathor, one of the most intact temples in Egypt. Ancient paintings and reliefs can be seen here.
Dendera Cruises
Egypt and the Nile
Egypt is a land of ancient splendour enriched by centuries of culture. Along the narrow ribbon of the 1,545-kilometre River Nile, dynasties of Kings and Queens created monumental legacies that will fascinate you.
Nile cruises visit a wider variety of antiquities along the banks of the river. But equally important, they also allow the tourist to gain a prospective of the rural Egypt, where people live much the same way they did even thousands of years ago, in mud-brick homes, tending their fields with wooden ploughs and moving produce via donkey. It is a wonderful experience to sit on a shaded deck of a floating hotel, sipping an iced beverage while watching 5,000 years of culture slowly drift by.
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