Egypt's Nile river and Tourism

A little background: The Nile river is the longest river in the world flowing South to North through 10 countries. The northern section of the river flows almost entirely through the desert. In Egypt below the Aswean High Dam at the Northern limit of Lake Nasser the river resumes its historic course. North of Cairo the river splits into two branches (aka distributaries) that feed the Mediterranean forming the Nile Delta. 


"For centuries, the magnificent Nile River has captivated the world. As the longest river, and the source of life for one of the oldest civilizations in the world, the Nile is a sight to set your eyes on - and sailing on it is an experience not to be missed!"Many different cruises are offered to Tourists lasting anywhere from 4 days to 8 days. These cruises are a great way to see Egypt, learn about tis rich history and enjoy the sights of one of the oldest civilizations in the world. 


Below are 2 images one of the larger cruise boats and a traditional Egyptian sail boat both that cruise the Nile and the other an image from space illustrating distributaries of the Nile and feeding into the mediterranean