Despite the classics of the genre, holidays in Egypt can and should be varied. In addition to all-inclusive hotels and banana boat rides, this country can give the traveler an indescribable sensation from a close acquaintance with its architecture, cultural heritage, customs and traditions of local residents. It was the curiosity of tourists and their desire to learn more about the history of geography that helped the development of such a tourist destination as cruises in Egypt. Trips along the Nile are very popular even with advanced travelers who are hard to surprise.
Talisman of happiness
For every person there is a formula for an ideal holiday. Someone prefers a quiet idleness by the pool or on the beach, the other prefers an active excursion program, the third prefers a rich cultural life. The cruise programs in Egypt managed to combine all the wishes. On board modern cruise ships, guests can actively relax and unwind after a busy day, sunbathe and get acquainted with the most important cultural heritage of mankind.
In the footsteps of Cleopatra
The Nile is the longest river on the planet, and therefore river cruises in Egypt take several days. While sailing, tourists meet sights familiar from childhood from textbooks on the history of the ancient world:
- Temple of Khnum from the city of Esna, famous for its 25-meter columns, entirely covered with ancient Egyptian letters.
- A complex of religious buildings in honor of the goddess Isis on the island of Egelika, erected during the reign of Ptolemy II. Transferred to the island due to the construction of the Aswan Dam, the temple structures once served as the point from which the spring flood of the Nile began, bringing harvest and prosperity to the people of Egypt.
- A hill in Kom-Ombo, on which a temple rises in honor of the gods Sebek and Horus. The walls of the majestic structure are covered with images of ancient healing rituals.
- Temples of Karnak and Luxor - ancient cities that were the center of the ancient Egyptian civilization. Paths and roads crossed here, and the preserved architectural sights are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
By the sea to the neighbors
Sea cruises in Egypt, in addition to visiting its most important cities on the Red and Mediterranean Seas, also include acquaintance with other neighboring countries. From Egypt, you can go to mysterious Tunisia or hot Cyprus, visit the colorful oriental bazaars of Morocco or taste real pasta in the Italian port.
