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day, the Nile offers a most spectacular route,
sailing close to cultural treasures that recount
centuries of history akin to turning the pages of
a history book. While tourism plays a significant
role in the Nile's modern identity, its banks are
more than ornamental. Thanks to the nutrient-
rich soil deposited by annual floods, they remain
crucial to Egypt's vibrant agricultural and fishing
industries. As a result, almost all Egyptians
reside close to the river, and part of the pleasure
of sailing the Nile is immersing oneself in the
rhythm of everyday life along its shores.
Exploring Egypt is a journey of contrasts.
Cairo, Egypt's vibrant capital city, is a bustling
metropolis compared to the country's quaint
Nubian villages. The ancient pyramids at Giza
stand side-by-side with the newly built, state-
of-the-art Grand Egyptian Museum, housing
approximately 100,000 ancient artefacts.
And the Nile's lush and verdant riverbanks are
juxtaposed with its sand-covered landscapes
leading to golden-hued mountains.
Discover Luxor, previously known as Thebes,
which many historians consider to be one of
the world's greatest open air museums due to
the scale and magnificence of the mudbrick
relics that have remained intact since the 18th
to 20th pharaonic dynasties. The Temples of
Luxor and Karnak on the city's east bank are
among the world's largest and most impressive
To this day, the Nile offers a
most spectacular route, sailing
close to cultural treasures that
recount centuries of history
akin to turning the pages of a
history book.
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