Visit Upper Egypt, Egypt
Upper Egypt refers to the southern half of the country, containing the upper reaches of the river Nile. Today, as in history, the towns and sights are largely confined to the narrow strip of cultivated land either side of the river.
Colossi of Memnon, West Bank Luxor, Egypt
Upper Egypt refers to the southern half of the country, containing the upper reaches of the river Nile. Today, as in history, the towns and sights are largely confined to the narrow strip of cultivated land either side of the river.
The area is home to one of the greatest concentrations of historical monuments anywhere and although it is the landmarks of ancient civilisations that dominate and draw visitors, the modern world has also left its legacy with the Aswan High Dam and its offspring, Lake Nasser.
Exploring Upper Egypt
Both the Nile and the lake are popularly explored by cruise, although the sights of the Nile Valley can equally be visited from the delightful hotels of Luxor and Aswan.
Places within Upper Egypt
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The pharaohs of ancient Egypt, the invasion by Alexander the Great's Hellenistic forces, the Roman and Ottoman empires, and the introduction of Christianity and Islam have all played their part in shaping Egypt's long and fascinating history.
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