Egypt: the regularity and richness of the annual Nile River flood, coupled with semi-isolation provided by deserts to the east and west, allowed for the development of one of the world's great civilizations. Travellers have been captivated by Egypt’s ancient sites for centuries: Egypt is a country of unbelievable backdrops – wide open spaces, ancient landmarks including pyramids and mystical temples, colourful, bustling cities, huge expanses of desert, technicolour coral reefs and sun drenched beaches. A cruise down the famous river Nile has a romance of its own too.