The easy accessibility of Aswan to visitors sojourning at Cairo, the wealth of objects of antiquarian interest in its neighbourhood, and the existence of that great engineering feat—the Nile dam ...

“Its basin contains the biggest lake of the eastern hemisphere ... the great dam at Aswan, built to regulate the Nile’s flow, took three years to build, had to be thrice heightened, cost ...

Finally, the Nile reaches Egypt. After passing through Egypt’s own enormous dam at Aswan — only half as powerful as Ethiopia’s — the waters nourish 800 miles of densely populated farmland ...

Reverse and shorter itineraries are available. There are two other kinds of Nile cruise – Lake Nasser and the Long Cruise from Aswan to Cairo – but these are far fewer in number. Generally ...

The start of construction of the Aswan dam in 1960 and the subsequent expansion of Lake Nasser threatened to overtake Sudanese villages along the Nile along with the neighboring archaeological sites.

Cruising leisurely down the Nile River is one of the most popular ... but then hop a plane to Luxor and take your cruise from there. Or go to Aswan and do it backwards. 2. Nearly all cruise ...

Egypt’s Nile River is populated with ancient wonders ... experience over six- or four-night itineraries between Luxor and Aswan. Vessel amenities include the signature Oberoi Spa with ancient ...

On the banks of the Nile River, this historic hotel is one of ... views of the surrounding area and is only 25 minutes from Aswan's airport.