Abu Simel Cairo – Luxor – Nile x 9-day cruisetour with 10 guided tours from $2,798 per person Nile Explorer CAIRO–LUXOR–NILE x 9 Days / 10 Guided Tours
Egypt is a land of great contrasts. The bustling city of Cairo, just a few miles away from small towns along the Nile. The ancient wonders of Giza and Luxor and the 20th-century masterwork of the Aswan Dam. Gaze upon the Great Pyramids, mysterious Sphinx, mighty temples of Luxor and Karnak, and colossal statues of Rameses and Nefertari. Enjoy the comfort of deluxe hotels and a Nile cruise ship the pharaohs could only dream of. Learned Egyptologists escort you throughout your 9-day journey, enhancing your experience with background and context.
DAY DESTINATION ACTIVITIES 1 Cairo
2 Cairo 3 Cairo
4 Cairo Aswan 5 Aswan Kom Ombo 6 Edfu Nile River
7 Luxor 8 Luxor Cairo
9 Cairo We meet you at the Cairo airport & take you to your hotel*
Guided visit to Step Pyramid at Sakkara; tour Great Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza, a UNESCO Site; camel ride
Panoramic city tour featuring the Citadel of Saladin & Mosque of Mohammed Ali; guided visit to Museum of Egyptian Antiquities; optional Khan el-Khalili souk visit
Fly to Aswan & embark ship
Aswan High Dam tour & Philae Island visit with a guided walk through the Temple of Isis, a UNESCO Site; felucca ride on the Nile & visit to Nubia Museum
Morning at leisure or optional tour to Abu Simbel temples, a UNESCO Site
Tour of Temple of Horus & Sobek Temple of Horus guided visit Scenic cruising
Tour Valley of the Kings, a UNESCO Site; tour of Temple of Karnak & Luxor; optional sound & light show
Morning at leisure or optional hot air balloon over ancient temples; fly to Cairo & hotel check-in
Evening at leisure We take you from your hotel to the Cairo airport* EXPLORE MORE Extend your journey in Israel or Jordan (see page 112). *Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking River Cruises. 114 •
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4-night Nile River cruise with river-view stateroom
3 nights in Cairo: superior first class Cairo InterContinental Semiramis†
1 night in Cairo: superior first class Cairo CityStars†
Fully escorted: 10 guided tours led by experienced Egyptologists
Most meals: 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain’s Farewell Dinner
Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard lunch and dinner
• Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites • Intra-Egypt flights
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Culture Curriculum: Enjoy the in-depth narration by our Egyptologist guides; attend a Nubian evening event aboard; ride a camel
• All port charges †
Depending upon availability, similar quality hotels may be substituted.