Nile River Cruise

To explore the heart of Egypt, you must sail the sacred waters of the Nile, as did the pharaohs and their courtiers thousands of years ago. En route, marvel at astounding vestiges of bygone civilizations. Visit Edfu, site of the well-preserved 2,000-year-old temple dedicated to the hawk god, Horus. See the imposing twin temples of the falcon and crocodile gods at Kom Ombo. Glide past the storied Egypt of your imagination—feluccas float serenely across the Nile’s gentle waves with their canvas sails silhouetted by a crimson sunset; turbaned men prod stubborn water buffaloes through lush fields; grey herons tiptoe cautiously among the tall papyri that line the riverbanks; fishermen balance in narrow skiffs as they cast their nets into the water.

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