Uncover the ancient secrets of Egypt amid the welcoming culture of today. See the pyramids from astride a majestic camel. Explore the Temple of Karnak's 136 soaring pillars. Visit Queen Nefertari's tomb in the Valley of the Kings. Skim the waters of the Nile by traditional felucca. Enjoy the fragrances of Aswan's spice market. Join our expert Egyptologists on a 12-day cruisetour through Egypt on board our modern Nile ships, owned and operated by Viking.
Viking Inclusive Value
MORE FEATURES, SERVICES AND EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
Port taxes & fees
Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
Visits to UNESCO Sites
Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
ALL STATEROOMS INCLUDE:
Outside staterooms with river view
Bottled water replenished daily
Voltage: 220V & 110V (US outlet), plus USB ports
Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed with optional twin-bed configuration
All Upper & Middle Deck staterooms have a full veranda or French balcony (a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door)
40" or 42" flat-screen Sony TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control
* All amenities on board Viking Longships; amenities vary on other ships.
Day by Day
Day 1 - Cairo, Egypt
Admire the Sakkara Step Pyramid, and in Giza, witness the Great Pyramids and Great Sphinx.
Day 2 - Cairo, Egypt
See the Cairo Citadel and Mosque of Muhammad Ali; browse the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities.
Day 3 - Cairo, Egypt
Mingle with locals at a typical Egyptian souk or browse one of Cairo's fascinating museums.
Day 4 - Luxor, Egypt
Walk among the monumental peristyles and obelisks at the Temples of Luxor and Karnak.
Day 5 - Qena, Egypt
View columns and hieroglyphics at the Dendera Temple complex, set on the Nile's west bank.
Day 6 - Luxor, Egypt
See the Valley of the Kings, Queen Nefertari's tomb and Queen Hatshepsut's mortuary temple.
Day 7 - Esna, Egypt
Stroll the Temple of Khnum's well-preserved Hypostyle Hall, with its intricate columns.
Day 8 - Aswan, Egypt
Learn about the Aswan Dam's flood control, browse a souk and sail the Nile in a felucca.
Day 9 - Aswan & Kom Ombo, Egypt
Meet locals in a Nubian village, explore the Temples of Philae and discover how papyrus is made. Encounter Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to two gods, with both sides being identical.
Day 10 - Edfu & Luxor, Egypt
Discover the ancient Temple of Horus and see the multiple statues of its namesake falcon god.
Experience the east bank's 'Hundred-Gated City'; browse the Luxor Library.
Day 11 - Cairo, Egypt
Explore the city of ancient monuments, many of which have stood for thousands of years.
Day 12 - Cairo, Egypt
Stroll through the bustling heart of the city, past antique stores and boutique shops.
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