Heading off on a Nile cruise can be hugely exciting. These trips are like no other on earth. Egypt has an extraordinary history and contains many areas of natural beauty. This all makes for superb vacations. And, if you book your breaks through us here at RiverNileCruise.com, you can rest assured that you will benefit from the height of luxury too.One of the places you may well visit while on your holiday is Aswan. This is located in the south of the country just below the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser. It is one of three main cities on the waterway, but with a population of 275,000, it is much smaller than Cairo and Luxor. Because of its relatively compact and relaxed nature, it is possible to get around this urban centre primarily on foot, giving you more of a chance to take in the details of the city. Meanwhile, it is also possible to get a taxi or, if you fancy a more unusual mode of transport, you can opt for horse-drawn carriage.Meanwhile, if you want to access the sights on the river islands or the West Bank, you will need to make use of a river boat or felluca. This location is a favourite among many of those who take Nile cruises and in part this is because of Aswan’s sheer beauty. It is decorated with palm-fringed islands and has gorgeous gardens and other sights of interest. Of course, there are also many other places to see when you head off on Nile cruise holidays.
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Taking in the sights and sounds of Aswan on a Nile cruise
Thursday, January 5th, 2012Egypt’s Top Attractions
Monday, December 5th, 2011There are two reasons why people love going on an Egypt Nile cruise. The weather and the attractions. Well, the weather is plainly superb, so that’s that covered. However, some may be misguided on Egypt’s beautiful attractions, so read on for more information on Egypt’s top attractions available on any Nile Cruise.
Firstly, one of the most famous and iconic sights you will have seen, the wonderful Sphinx. The sphinx lies in front of the pyramids of Giza, almost playing the role of a modern day entrance hall! Upon arrival, you are blown away by the vast magnitude of the three pyramids at this sight. One of the remaining 7 wonders of the world, if you ever go on a Nile cruise and have the chance to see this sight, take it! The sphinx itself is absolutely stunning, and has mesmerised literally millions of visitors in the past.
Next to the pyramids of Giza lies Abu Simbel. Abu Simbel consists of two temples which were built for pharaoh Ramesses the second. These simply breath taking temples have actually been restored and moved from their original place, but all efforts have been taken to keep them exactly as the originals.
Finally, the valley of the kings is another attraction that must be seen whilst on a Nile cruise. This is where the ancient Egyptians buried their pharaohs. Tutankhamen was discovered here in 1920, but there are so many more wonderful tombs to explore. If you decide to explore the tombs, wear good walking shoes as you’ll be doing a lot of exploring!
