The Nile
the mysterious source of life
By : Salwa Salah Abu Bakr
"Father Nile" was an object of great veneration to the ancients, and a gift of its waters was considered by them as a present fit for kings and queens. The veneration in which the river was held, of course, arose from the blessings of its annual overflow spread broadcast over its banks by fertilizing the seed of the sewer, producing abundant crops for the sickle of the reaper, and thus making glad the heart of man. It is stated that the Arabs in the present day consider it a delicious privilege to slake their thirst with the salubrious and agreeable waters of the river, and I have read that they will even artificially excite thirst to indulge in the pleasure of imbibing refreshing and satisfying draughts from the "holy stream" The general Peaceniks . Niger is said to have cried to his soldiers: "What! crave you for wine, when you have the water of the Nile to drink?" Homer is stated to have said, no doubt referring poetically to its regular and fertilizing overflow: "The Nile flows down from heaven." The Egyptians say that "If Mahomet had tasted the waters of the Nile, he would have prayed God to make him immortal, that he might have enjoyed them forever". There is nothing in the world quite like it. There is something magical about this river at night... the way the city .The message they take home is that there is much left to be done to assure the Nile will remain accessible and healthy for the millions who rely on the river as their sole source of fresh water. You have never seen a river that has been so fertile for both nature and human civilization as the Nile .
The Egyptians are proud to bring a portrait of the river’s beauty and excitement to so many people so they will get a more personal sense of what is at stake. It plays a vital role in our lives in so many ways. They are all The who have managed to make the Nile a haven of peace and beauty in the middle of one of the largest cities in the World. You can also take pleasure trips along this stretch of the Nile from north to south
It is a delight - the whole area around the locks has developed into a huge tourist attraction with the market, food stalls, ethnic clothes and thousands of restaurants of all kinds. People flock to the river banks here especially at weekends. This is Cairo, which is becoming more and more “gentrified” and glamorous – lots of flats and studios are springing up alongside the Nile with views, and investment money is pouring into the whole area several cruises operates sightseeing and evening dinner & dance cruises on River Nile all year round. At Egyptian cruises you can experience international reputation for quality and reliability. These voyages of discovery, cruising on reveal some of antiquity’s most remarkable monuments, set within the cultural and scenic splendor of the Nile’s magnificent panoramas. If you are sailing on a cruise, stopping in any port in Egypt for few hours or a whole day, all Egyptians are glad to offer you various shore excursions. From All Egypt's different port whether Alexandria, Port Said, Suez or Safaga, you do have a way to explore some of Egypt's great civilization. You will be picked up from port of arrival, proceed to your selected tour and in the end will be brought back to the port.
The River Run Touring Route in the heart of Egypt is one of Egyptian most culturally diverse, charming and exciting regions. With history and nature dating back thousands of years, including strong cultural ties to Egyptian settlement, all Egyptians are friendly people who would love to make your holiday unforgettable, show you their home and hear your story. Together, they provide a unique tourism holiday rich in history, culture, wilderness, food, wine, accommodation, attractions, adventure and much more. The Nile has long been the mysterious source of life and livelihood for the farmers who live along its banks. In addition to its vital role in agriculture in Africa, its waterways also play a major role in transportation, especially to those areas where road access is not possible. But in addition to being worshiped and treated as a holy partner to humankind . The Nile river has also inspired jealousy, greed and the desertification of lush lands throughout its history. Throughout its path, the Nile is flanked by the ruins of previous civilizations that over-used the river’s generous resources. The Nile is sacred to all of the Egyptians .
