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Every river has a story to tell Dre'Mont Jones Broncos Jersey , and the Nile is no exception. Sail its waters on a blissful river cruise, and you'll see ancient landscapes that have changed little since pharaohs ruled the land. Boys bathe their donkeys in the river, farmers tend their land with hoes, and families live along the banks in traditional mud brick houses, just as they have done for 5,000 years.
Huge ocean liners and modern pleasure crafts have no place on the slow-paced Nile. Instead, the waterways are graced with traditional feluccas and the sailing vessels used to ferry tourists around. More than 280 ships are moored in the waters between Luxor and Aswan Drew Lock Broncos Jersey , the site of the nation's best-preserved monuments. Cruising is the easiest way for tourists to engage the Nile and the famous temples and tombs that straddle it: Luxor, Karnak, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Dendera, and the Valley of the Queens and Valley of the Kings.
River cruise ships were limited to touring Luxor and Aswan as a result of security concerns that followed a terrorist attack at a temple near Luxor in 1997. But they are now open for business, though a heavy security presence remains part and parcel of the region. There have been no terrorist incidents along the Nile in more than a decade (although that cannot be said for the rest of the country.)
The mighty Nile runs 4 Dalton Risner Broncos Jersey ,184 miles in length and winds through nine nations, from Lake Victoria in Uganda to the Mediterranean Sea near Alexandria, Egypt. Unlike most rivers, it flows south to north. It doesn't take more than a quick look to appreciate its value. Against its banks lies the nation's breadbasket: fields of corn, alfalfa, wheat, sugar cane and sesame. That constant throb you hear Noah Fant Broncos Jersey , like a heartbeat, is the sound of irrigation pumps. Not surprisingly, agriculture is the region's second-largest industry, after tourism. Move away from the Nile, and all that is left is desert.
Historically, the Nile has had three seasons: flooding, farming and harvesting. Since the Aswan High Dam opened in 1971 Royce Freeman Broncos Jersey , the river depth has been regulated, depending on the needs of navigation and irrigation.
Today, Nile river cruises, lasting three to seven nights, are a component of most package tours to Egypt.
The best time to go on a Nile cruise is between October and April. It's not too hot, which is important since you'll be hopping on and off to visit temples along the way. The heat in Aswan and Luxor is intense, and it's not recommended that you travel during the peak summer months from June through August. The average temperatures hover over the 100 F (40 C) mark Courtland Sutton Broncos Jersey , and it's even hotter when you're inside some of the tombs. Plus, there's not a lot of shade around.
You can choose from a few basic itineraries along the Nile.
At a Glance: This three-night cruise usually departs from Aswan and sails to Luxor. You will visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae in Aswan before docking at Kom Ombo, Edfu and Esna and reaching Luxor. There you'll visit the west bank to see the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
Mid-length: A slightly longer four-night option leaves from Luxor and sails to Aswan. You will see all of the above, and also visit Luxor and Karnak temples, take a felucca ride to the Botanical Island or a Nubian village Bradley Chubb Broncos Jersey , and see Elephantine Island and the Tombs of the Nobles. For those who would like to extend their stay to see Abu Simbel, this is the cruise for you.