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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 enjoy 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 (bazaar). 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 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 6 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 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 & K O M O M B O , 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 & L U X O R , 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 C A I R O , E G Y P T Explore the city of ancient monuments, many of which have stood for thousands of years. 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. E N J O Y, I T ' S A L L I NC L U DE D Your cruise fare covers all of this: • 8-day cruise with river view stateroom • 3 nights in Cairo: first class Sheraton Cairo (or similar); 1 night in Cairo: first class Cairo Citystars (or similar) • Guided excursion in each port of call • All onboard meals • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board • 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 LU XO R , EG Y P T 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 $ 8 , 9 9 5 p p 151 Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or contact your local Viking travel agent