River Cruising in Aswan

Egypt, the land of the Pharaohs is the wonderland of Africa. This fertile plain nurtured by the River Nile has been the site of ancient wonders since yore. The Valley of Kings, the Memphis, the Sphinx, the Temple of Abu Simbel and et al are the architectural and historical wonders that have inspired awe of the poets, the historians, the tourists and the travelers.

Sailing on the River Nile and exploring such wonders of the elapsed times is a fantastic experience. Interestingly, in the 19th century nobles and aristocrats loved to glide through the waters of the Nile River in their luxurious private ‘dahabiyyas’. These dahabiyyas were wooden-crafted vessels with four to ten cabins and a group of servants.

Nile River cruising is one of the most delightful activities a tourist can indulge in while touring to Aswan, the southern city of Egypt. Aswan is located 61 kms from Luxor and lies on the river banks of the Nile River. The sun-baked city of Aswan is colorful and always vibrant with its market scene, river side restaurants and so on. River cruising in Aswan will enable you to visit some renowned sites of the city such as Aswan High Dam which was engineering wonder, the temple of Philae, the Kitchener, a lovely botanical garden with many exotic trees and plants.

From there sail through the river lock at Esna to Edfu and there you will see the temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed God Horus. After you sail further down the River Nile, you will be amazed to see the Temple of Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile God Sobek and houses the mummified crocodiles.

From Aswan you may also cruise to the world-famous Abu Simbel Temple which houses the illustrious Ramses II. Also visit the scenic sights like Wadi El Seboua

Thus while you indulge in river cruising in Aswan, you will enjoy the fabulous vistas of the desert setting and spell-binding sunrises and sunsets. It’s a great experience to cruise through the ageless Nile and enjoy the sunny weather.