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Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or contact your local Viking travel agent P H A R A O H S & P Y R A M I D S S E T S A I L F R O M $ 5 , 9 9 5 D A Y 1 C A I R O , E G Y P T Arrive in Cairo and check into your hotel. D A Y 2 C A I R O , E G Y P T Excursion to the necropolis at Sakkara to see the world's oldest step pyramid, then a brief camel ride while admiring the Great Sphinx and the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. D A Y 3 C A I R O , E G Y P T Marvel at the sprawling Citadel of the Mountain and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, then tour the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. Optional visit to Khan el-Khalili, Cairo's most famous outdoor souk. D A Y 4 L U X O R , E G Y P T Fly to Luxor and visit the Temples of Luxor and Karnak, then proceed to your Nile cruise ship for check-in. Enjoy an excursion to the Luxor Library and Heritage Centre. D A Y 5 L U X O R , E G Y P T An optional early-morning hot air balloon ride over Luxor. Later, visit the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens and enjoy Privileged Access to the tomb of Queen Nefertari. D A Y 6 Q E N A , E G Y P T Enjoy a guided tour of the sprawling Dendera Temple Complex, including the fascinating Temple of Hathor. D A Y 7 E S N A , E G Y P T Explore the red sandstone Temple of Khnum during a guided tour. Then, if you wish, head to Esna Village for a full tour of the town and its lively market scene. D A Y 8 A S W A N , E G Y P T Visit the Aswan High Dam followed by a local market, then take a scenic Nile cruise on a felucca. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to Abu Simbel to admire the Great Temple of Ramses II. D A Y 9 A S W A N , E G Y P T Stop by a Nubian village where you will visit both a local school and a home to get a glimpse of day-to-day life there. Visit Philae Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, then cruise to Kom Ombo and enjoy a guided tour of its unusual double temple. D A Y 10 E D F U , E G Y P T Ride in a horse-drawn calèche to the Temple of Horus, or you can choose to visit Edfu market with our resident chef. Enjoy more Nile cruising today. D A Y 11 L U X O R , E G Y P T Fly back to Cairo, then check into your hotel for one night. Take an optional tour to the Coptic Quarter and Jewish Synagogue. D A Y 12 C A I R O , E G Y P T Board your return flight. Alternatively, extend your journey for four nights in Jordan to see the "lost city" of Petra. A S WA N , E G Y P T E N J O Y, I T ' S A L L I NC L U DE D Your cruise fare covers all this: • 8-day cruise with river view Stateroom • 3 nights in Cairo: first class Ritz Carlton Nile; 1 night in Cairo: superior first class Cairo City Stars (or similar) • Guided excursion in each port of call • All onboard meals • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner onboard • Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites • Intra-Egypt flights • Culture Curriculum: Enjoy the in-depth narration by our Egyptologists; attend a Nubian evening event aboard; ride a camel • All port charges • Free Wi-Fi • All onboard gratuities and tipping • No credit card surcharges 139