It is thanks to him that life flourished in part of East Africa, thanks to him again that some of the most prestigious civilizations in history have developed there.
The Nile was born from a gigantic tear in the earth about 30 million years ago. Composed of the White Nile which originates in Lake Victoria (Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania) and the Blue Nile originates from Lake Tana (Ethiopia), this powerful river flows north from the heart of Africa to the Mediterranean.
As life springs from the waters, so the Nile has watered the seeds of civilization. He maintained the growth of the pharaonic kingdom. The long, narrow floodplain was a magnet for life, attracting humans, animals and plants.
Sailing on the Nile makes any trip to Egypt exceptional and gives a very comprehensive overview of the history of the pharaohs.
The boat trip can be done from north to south (Luxor to Aswan) or from south to north. You sail up the Nile and descend it pushed by the current.
The fertile banks of the Nile are home to many necropolises and temples several thousand years old. In Luxor, you will visit the temple of Karnak (dedicated to Amun, the solar god) and the temple of Luxor (Work of Ramses II, impressive by its size), as well as the Valley of the Kings and Queens (the thousand-year-old tombs).
And along the water, the temples of Kom Ombo, Edfu, Philaé ... and many more, all with their own history. We strongly recommend that you let yourself be guided by an Egyptologist guide to appreciate the richness of these places.
Also visit the stone quarries of Jebel El Silsileh, where thousands of people worked since the Pharaohs. Take a walk in the lush vegetation bordered on one side by the Nile, on the other by the desert. Pass through small villages and meet an open and welcoming population.
The possibilities are endless, let yourself be carried away by the magic of the Nile.
