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For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingrivercruises.com.au T H E S P H I N X , G I Z A T E M P L E O F K A R N A K , E G Y P T O P T I O N A L S H O R E E X C U R S I O N S O N Y O U R J O U R N E Y TEMPLES OF PHIL AE SOUND & LIGHT SHOW Begin this exciting tour with a boat cruise to Aglika Island. Disembark and stroll through the Temples of Philae complex while rainbow- coloured lights dance across the walls of the temples, bringing their past to life. K ARNAK TEMPLE & LUXOR LIBRARY Visit the incredible Temple of Karnak, among the world's largest ancient temple complexes, then continue on to the Luxor Heritage Centre. Explore the Luxor Library which houses more than 10,000 books on Egyptian history. KHAN EL-KHALILI MARKET & DINNER Drive to Khan el-Khalili, the sprawling outdoor marketplace where Old Cairo comes to life, and browse its stalls selling brassware, lanterns and jewellery. Afterwards, enjoy a typical Egyptian dinner at local restaurant. CAIRO CITADEL & EGYPTIAN MUSEUM Drive to the Citadel of Salah el Din, home to the Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Then visit the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities and view thousands of ancient artefacts, including those in the Tutankhamen Gallery. SAKK ARA STEP PYRAMID, GIZA Journey to the necropolis of Sakkara and admire the Step Pyramid before venturing inside a tomb. After lunch, travel to the Giza Plateau and see the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, and the famous Sphinx. THE TEMPLES AT ABU SIMBEL Visit the monolithic temples at Abu Simbel — a UNESCO World Heritage site. Marvel at the statues of Ramses II that embellish the façade of the Great Temple, then visit the Small Temple, dedicated to Queen Nefertari and adorned with rare Egyptian art. 140