Many historians are quick to argue about the facts of the River Nile and Egypt, some historians just enjoying the debate of facts and figures, having not visited the country to see it for themselves.

A Nile cruise ship slowly sails up the River Nile, without doubt this river is the longest in the world , however while it is mainly associated with Egypt only a fifth of it runs through this country.

On board a Nile Cruise ship there is much information on hand about the history of Egypt and the River Nile.

While most people think that the River Nile originates from Lake Victoria in Africa it actually starts from Burundi, south of the equator.

The Nile will flow away from Burundi making its way to Egypt and out towards the mouth of the Mediterranean Sea.

What must not be forgotten is that the River Nile was very important to the ancient Egyptians; they would not have survived without the river flooding its riverbanks.

Today the floods of the River Nile are more contained but years ago the water would leave beautiful black soil, rich enough for the planting of seeds and later producing a harvest of food.

While historians continue to argue about the rivers history and its true source, the real experience comes from holidaying on a Nile cruise ship, stepping onshore on the banks of the River Nile and exploring Egypt as it is today.

At River Nile Cruises we are able to offer a wide range of River Nile cruises.