Large additions were made to the Karnak and Luxor temples on the Nile's east bank, both of which had begun as small Middle Kingdom sanctuaries. Across the river, Amenhotep III built a huge harbor ...

For thousands of years, the sitting figure of Ramses II watched over the Nile, till the construction of the Aswan dam threatened to drown the ancient temple under the waters of the river. In an ...

Viking has floated out its new Nile River ship, Viking Amun, which will debut in September 2025 and host 82 guests on its ...

Few countries grip the imagination quite like Egypt. Just hearing the name conjures images of mighty pharaohs and massive ...

This nearly 200-foot-long temple features three bark chapels, a hypostyle hall of eight columns, a vestibule with four columns, and an open court (within which this view was taken). The court is ...

C ruising leisurely down the Nile River is one of the most popular tourist activities in Egypt. Yes, you can see ancient and remarkable temples with almost no effort. Yes, you can see miles of ...

While Nile cruises are available year-round, the prime travel window spans October through April—when cooler temperatures ...

Viking® ( (NYSE: VIK) today announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Amun—was "floated out," marking ...

Sail along the historic Nile river from Aswan to Luxor, surrounded by the timeless beauty of Egypt's ancient landmarks, including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Karnak, the Temple of Luxor ...