Top 5 Things to See and Do on Nile River Cruise, Egypt
Sailing The Nile River In A Dahabiya Small Boat
What comes to your mind when you think of Egypt? Well, you may think it's just an isolated desert topped with Crafted pyramids. Still, there is so much color and creativity when you cruise down the River Nile, which lays the foundation for your Egyptian memories, for decades to come. A Nile Cruise adventure will allow you to take a breather and stop by exotic towns that will take you back in time and history, especially after witnessing the artistic and sumptuous monuments that made Egypt a bewildering place to visit in Africa.
When it comes to a Nile cruise tour, or a Nile excursion, you must select your Nile cruise ship that suits your needs, amenities, and luxury standard, for which advance research could be of fair use rather than being oblivious and anticipating unawareness, unpleasant surprises, and discomfort during your blissful cruise tour.
A cruise ship choice could be secondary compared to what you will feed your eyes with when the sun basks on this beautiful historic destination in North East Africa. Here are the top 5 things to do to augment your Egyptian Adventure while cruising the Nile River:
1. The Philae Temple: While cruising on the river Nile, you would embark in Aswan. Aswan is a town that is north about 150 miles from Lake Nasser and the town of Abu Simbel. It is known for its popular attraction and picturesque scenery, Philae Temple, which stands out in beauty, details, and among all the other temples of Egypt, and its location augments its beauty. Situated on an island amidst the River Nile, this Graeco-Roman era temple is dedicated to the god Isis, who had a craze to survive through the early Christian times. The city's spinning and tossing Romantic river around the isle has made it an apt destination for a good stroll in the morning and witness the fantastic sunrise from the East, giving it a more historical and magical touch to your eyes.
Apart from History, you might want to get an extra memory card to click hundreds of photos, especially those of the graffiti painting. Don't miss the art at the First Pylon and the Second Pylon Entranceway, which covers some of the Ptolemy Era's historical stories that would blow your mind. To experience a fruitful, knowledgeable, and quality educational tour, select your tour guide wisely, who can throw light on these remains of that era. The Vestibule is another exciting area of the Philae Temple where its reliefs were unfinished. However, despite that, the public still finds it quite interesting, especially over the South Wall door. Its top relief portrays Horus seated on a bench with god Isis and Nephthys presenting the crown of Lower and Upper Egypt, respectively.
2. Meditation Sunset: I have heard of mediation. Some have time. It could be 4 am, just before the sun kisses the east horizon, some after sunrise, evening, Midnight, etc. But what matters more is the location you choose to do. Meditation has particular objectives we desire to achieve; similarly, meditating near the Nile has its originality and ambiance. The period before dinner when the sweltered sun has begun to go down, this meditation is done by the coast of the River Nile to romance your heart. It rejuvenates your body and soul to comfort your evening after hiking around temples and tombs from the desert heat. There is no particular destination, as it gets operated on request, but many tour guides suggest a sunset meditation towards the end of the day.
The Amazing Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Luxor, Egypt
3. Hatshepsut Temple: Considered to be one of the most enthralling of temples and tombs on the West Bank of Luxor slightly due to its slenderness, it displays a series of wall terraces fixed against the dizzy mountain backdrop. Because the temple had been built for the only woman who reigned as Pharaohs over Egypt. After the death of Hatshepsut’s husband, Tuthmosis II, Hatshepsut became the ruler of her stepson, Tuthmosis III, and later illegally stealing the throne from him. The Upper Terrace is apt for photography, adorned with Hatshepsut statues representing a bearded male king.
4. Valley of Kings: At the time of ancient Egyptian history, the Valley of Kings was considered the burial ground of every Pharaoh, buried in the tombs cleaved into the rock, decorated with fantastic art. Up till now, 64 graves have been discovered, and still, we have a lot to find that would make this area the most archaeological site on Earth.
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During ancient times, it was a tradition for every king to give an order to build his tomb, and the tombs situated in the Valley of the Kings and were constructed 3000 years ago, and immediately catches your eye. You can get a standard entry ticket to some of the 63 tombs that are open to the public, but you can always seek the guide's advice to show you the recommended and open ones.
5. Karnak Temple: Though massive in size, but stands out from the rest in terms of the area it occupies, making it the largest worship religion complex. Estimated to have taken close to 1300 years taken to build, this 42-acre temple portrays the successions of pharaohs and how one outclassed another. The bigger the temple, the more religious rituals it gets, and the deeper you explore, the further you flashback in time. While wandering down the large temple, look out for the Sun God Ra's incarnation's statues, a scarab beetle, symbolizing eternal life. People say if you walk around this bug statue thrice, you are most likely to be granted health, wealth, and a lot of children.
Every destination has its authenticity and story. While cruising down the Nile river, you are bound to see the destinations that will leave deep impressions on you. Some may be good and others are outstanding, but by the end of the day, all these destinations will surpass your initial impressions, making you spellbound by their depth, be it in the art interiors and exteriors of the monuments or the fascinating landscape. It could further perplex you to choose which one you enjoyed the most because practically every destination would feel like the best on the tour.
Egypt is known for preserving its history. But there is plenty to explore and write about that has not been discovered yet. Maybe some of you might do that. Who knows? Surprise yourself with this blistering Nile Cruise Egypt Tour and explore the best of Egypt during your momentous tour.