subject: Visiting Aswan While Going On Cairo Nile Cruises [print this page] Cairo Nile cruises are a great way which can transport tourists from the worlds most ancient marvels to the most modern wonders the high dam and Aswan dam. The Aswan city is the southernmost city of Egypt and is much quieter and larger than the Luxor (particularly as Luxor is a major port). Many tourists exclaim that the most beautiful sights of river Nile are seen from this city. The city has many islands covered with tropical plants and palm groves set against few high desert hills. On top of this, the Aga Khans mausoleum provides a massive dramatic background.
The city is also famous for the Old Cataract hotel. This hotel is supposed to be the inspiration behind a famous novel Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie. Due to this reason, the hotel has attracted a lot of important people. Other than this, one can also see the unfinished Obelisk and the granite quarries. It is also home to the largest man-made lake in the world Lake Nasser. The Philae temple, dedicated to Osiris and even considered as his burial place, is considered a romantic place and is set on an island filled with flowers which was saved from Nassers rising waters. The temple also hosts a spectacular light/sound show daily.
After going through the history on Cairo Nile cruises, one can unwind and shop at the famous market street of Aswan the Sharia as Souq. This market is filled with the colour and scent of perfumes and spices. This city is a great way to start the Cairo Nile Cruises.
