Not only is it a country positively soaked in history, but as it is also home to one of the longest rivers in the world in the shape of the Nile, you may find holidays to Egypt particularly appealing.
If you are keen to combine cultural sights with a trip along the magnificent waterway, you should be sure to seek out holiday deals that allow you to go on a cruise along the Nile.
And by going on a Nile cruise for your Egyptian holiday, you can take in lots of ancient attractions and fascinating towns all from the comfort of a cruise liner.
Keen to satisfy the culture vulture in you? You are bound to find a cruise that allows you to see many sights of historical importance and these could well include the Temple of Luxor. Located on the banks of the river, the set of temples was built thousands of years ago during King Ramesses II's reign.
Meanwhile, the nearby city of Luxor - once the capital of Egypt - offers plenty of opportunity for you to get some fantastic pictures for your holiday photo album. There are numerous historic buildings, including churches and mosques, in the city so be sure to pack your camera before you head on your Nile cruise. Other attractions in Luxor include the Mummification Museum and the Luxor Museum.
While cruising along the Nile you may also be able to go on an excursion to the Valley of the Kings, which is the royal cemetery for 62 pharaohs. Meanwhile, the Temple of Karnak consists of several temples, chapels and other buildings set across 247 acres of land.
Among the other cities you may be able to take in during your cruise are Edfu, Aswan and Esna, which as well as offering you the chance to take in historic sights should also offer plenty of opportunity to go shopping.
However, if you want to take a more leisurely vacation, you can simply watch the world go by from the comfort of your cruise ship and take in the magnificent scenery.
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