breakfast on board, travel to Aswan, and arrival there The High Dam in Aswan is a must-see. The northern border between Egypt and Sudan is marked by the dam known as High Dam, which is made of rock fill. The dam is fueled by the River Nile, and Lake Nasser is formed by the reservoir. Construction on the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. In 1971, it was properly inaugurated.
Near Aswan (Assuan), Egypt, in the northern area of the ancient Egyptian stone quarries, stands The Unfinished Obelisk, the largest ancient obelisk known to survive. Archaeologists assert that a female pharaoh named Hatshepsut authorized its construction. Modern engineers don't believe the Dynastic Egyptians could have accomplished this, though.
The Isis-dedicated Temple of Philae was relocated by UNESCO because its original position was in jeopardy due to the construction of the Aswan Dam, and it now stands in a breathtaking environment that was meticulously rebuilt. served aboard for lunch. Sailing the Nile via felucca, pass Kitchener's Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. afternoon tea. served onboard the ship. Spend the night at Aswan.