The Nile Cruise offers us the opportunity to see the two different parts of Egypt –one being the kind, ancient Egyptian culture and another being the contemporary and modern Egyptian culture. There are many sites that you can see while cruising along the River Nile.
You can take a package and select the duration of your trip according to which sites you would like to see. There are few sites and cities that should not be missed.
Karnak Temple
Karnak Temple is one of the most sacred sites in Egypt. It comprises of pylons, decayed temples, chapels and other buildings. It is hugely popular as the Great Temple of Amun. It is considered to be the second highest visited place in Egypt after the Pyramids of Giza. The temples were discovered in the mid 19 century. Generally your 5 day Cruise includes Karnak Temple as a part of the package. If, it is not then you can add in on. Due to its majestic length, size and time it took to build this ancient place it is worth a visit.
City of Aswan
The City of Aswan is the sunniest southern city and one of the best-looking cities of Egypt. It is included in almost all packages of Nile Cruises. Aswan has lots to offer to its tourist. It offers attractions like Aga Khan's mausoleum. The pink granite mausoleum was built in 1950 for the spiritual leader of the Ismailis. One of the must see sites in Aswan is the Philae Temple.
It was built in 3rd century BC. With the construction of Aswan High Dam, the temple was endangered by floods. With the help of UNESCO and international support temples were relocated and restored on Agilka Island, where they exist today.
The Sound and Light Show of the temple of Philae in Aswan was inaugurated in 1985. Visitors visit these sites and temple by the Nile Cruise and enjoy the story of restoration of the temple from their guides.
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