The invention of the shaduf was very important in the story of Ancient Egypt. It helped people to easily access the water from the River Nile. They built a system of canals to bring the water to ...

It almost never rains in Egypt, where approximately 95% of the land is desert. For that reason, almost all the drinking water and water required for farming comes from the Nile River. If you know that ...

and remote river scenery is much the same as it has been for millennia, Egypt’s Nile cruise experience has changed. It’s not about which sights to visit – most classic seven-night cruises ...

This view was shot from Khafre's Mortuary Temple ... both of which in olden days would have stood on the edge of the Nile. (A change in the river's course has left it farther east today.) ...

Cruising leisurely down the Nile River is one of the most popular tourist activities in Egypt. Yes ... a short flight to Abu Simbel. Spend the night there and come back the next day.

Cairo is, of course, the gateway to the Nile Delta. This storied body of water has informed every aspect of life in Egypt – art ... landmarks all hew to the river. Great Sphinx of Giza.

Downstream in Egypt, where the Nile meets the sea ... “and still be thirsty?” A view of the Blue Nile River canyon, the natural boundary between Ethiopia's Oromia and Amhara regions.

Embark on an unforgettable journey to Egypt in 2027 ... Travel aboard the MS Nile Premium, a splendid ship with a rooftop pool, where all the cabins have a river view for you to watch life on ...