8 Impressive Attractions of the River Nile

Tap to Read ➤ Rasshmie Salunkhay

Being the world's longest river, the significance of river Nile is prominent since ancient times. Egypt is popularly referred as 'the Gift of River Nile' and numerous attractions fall along the mystic stream of this river.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Along with day cruises, the Nile River Tours offer dinner cruises and sunset cruises. You can gaze at Cairo's illuminated skyline or adore the ancient beauty of Luxor.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Just where the journey of the Nile River cruises end, the camel rides await you to witness the exorbitant Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, erected for the Pharaohs of Egypt.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Shifted from its original setting in 1960s, the gigantic structures of the massive Abu Simbel Temple portray Egypt's historical gravity. It is just a couple of hours drive from river Nile.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Nile falls to the north of Cairo, that offers staggering views of the river. The city's major attraction is the Egyptian Museum, displaying ancient artifacts and royal mummies.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Set on Nile River's east bank, the Karnak Temple is an unusually enticing place full of ancient ruins of historical structures.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Well-known for its colorful ferries and boat rides, the most breathtaking views of Egyptian temples can be spotted while sailing in Aswan, a city on the Nile River.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. A tomb of Pharaoh Djoser, the uniquely constructed Djoser Step Pyramid, on the west bank of Nile, has numerous archaeological points and underground chambers to explore.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Set on River Nile's west Bank, Hatshepsut (aka Djeser-Djeseru) is a mortuary temple created for the 18th dynasty pharaoh Hatshepsut.