There are few rivers as famous as the River Nile – not just for being the world’s longest river at 6,650km, but for its historical significance and its present-day importance as a source of irrigation, drinking water and transportation for the 95% of Egypt’s population that live within a few kilometres of its banks. The ancient Egyptians considered the Nile as a sacred place and aligned many of their pyramids and monuments alongside the river, believing it was a pathway to the afterlife.

Trace the Nile’s incredible past as you sail along this ancient and fabled waterway. Board your river cruise in Luxor and continue for five days to Aswan. On your cruise, you’ll visit some of Egypt and the Nile’s most celebrated and revered sites, including Luxor’s East Bank, home to the Avenue of the Sphinxes and the Temples of Luxor and West Bank, one of the most stunning landscapes in Egypt. Stop in at the Valley of Kings, the Temple of Horus, the Temples of Edfu, the Temple of Kom Ombo, the Aswan Dam and so much more.

A cruise along the Nile is a journey through Egypt’s timeless history and landscapes. Floating along the world’s longest river through lush farmland and serene desert stretches, travellers are afforded the chance to explore a culture that stretches back over 4,000 years.