Enjoy cruising the Nile in style - slow, delightful and charming. These boats are beautifully appointed with an antique feel, tasteful decor and double lateen sails. This is the most luxirious way to see the Nile River and the monuments without the crowds. During the day while cruising, watch the scenery and enjoy the most unique way to see the Nile. Food comes from farmers markets on the way, and the chef will produce delicious meals with plenty of fresh vegetables, farm-bred chicken, duck and fish.

These are like floating hotels, from slightly shabby to sumptuous, but on almost all of them you will find a pool, a large rooftop area, a restaurant, a bar etc. This is the easiest way to see the Nile on a mid-range budget yet still in comfort.

The Temple of Horus at Edfu is the larges temple dedicated to the god Horus and is a magnificent temple. It is in excellent condition with the first pylon almost in perfect condition despite being over 2,000 years old! In the enormous courtyard you will see the black granite statue of Horus.

The Temple of Kom Ombo is a double temple constructed for two sets of gods. One half of the complex is dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile-headed god who is associated with fertility of the land along the Nile River. the other half is dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. Next to the Temple is the Crocodile Museum, where you can see the mummies of different sized crocodiles that were discovered around the temple.

Daraw has one of the largest camel markets in Egypt. It is a picturesque sight and fascinating to see the trading; you might get lucky and see as many as 2000 camels on your visit! Camels are sold every day of the week, but the main days are Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday.

The Nile River is Egypt's lifeline, otherwise known as the artery that runs through the entire country, from south to north. Only by boat can you see some archaeological sites as they were meant to be seen.