It is not possible that one can think of Egypt without thinking of Cleopatra and her cruises down the Nile in an opulently fitted barge. The Nile is probably the only surviving icon of ancient Egypt, flowing beside the major cities of Egypt. The cities have changed much in the last 3,000 years, new ones have come up, older cities like Alexandria have lost their prominence in the world of academics, but the Nile flows by quiet, unchanged over the millennia.
A tour along the river Nile will bring you to the wonders of ancient Egypt. You will see the Tomb of Tutankhamen, the Great Pyramid of Giza, the mysterious Sphinx and more on your Nile cruises in Egypt.
On your Egypt Nile cruises, you will get to visit the ancient cities and ports that once thrived on the banks of the Nile, forming the backbone of the great Egyptian civilization. On your Nile cruises in Egypt, you will get to see the following Egypt tourist attractions:
Luxor
The city exists more in the past than the present. The old structures dating back to the time of the Pharaohs have been magnificently preserved. The Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple and the bazaars of Egypt enthrall holidaymakers.
Aswan
This city has been known since the ancient times for its charm. The city was a favorite with many savants of the ancient world, including Archimedes. At Aswan, you will be able to see the splendors of the desert, as the Nile makes its winding way through the vast, arid stretch of the Sahara.
Dendera
Dendera is another ancient city standing on the banks of the Nile. The ancient Roman settlement, its ruins in tolerably good condition, attracts tourists from across the world. The Dendera temple, dedicated to the Goddess Isis, has a Coptic Basilica, sanatorium and birth houses associated with ancient Egyptian beliefs.
Cairo
The capital of Egypt stands on the banks of the River Nile, is a tourist's paradise. The Great Pyramid of Egypt, Coptic monuments, and Islamic and Christian places of worship dating back to many centuries are located in and around Cairo. The place is turned into a fairyland at night; as a thousand shimmering city lights are reflected off the waters of the Nile- definitely one of the most enchanting moments of your Nile cruise in Egypt.
