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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 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 3 C A I R O , E G Y P T Excursion to the necropolis at Sakkara to see the world's oldest step pyramid. After lunch, travel to the Giza Plateau and admire the Great Sphinx and the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. D A Y 4 L U X O R , E G Y P T Fly to Luxor where your Nile cruise ship awaits. Visit the spectacular Temple of Karnak, then proceed to to the Luxor Library and Heritage Centre. Later, visit the Temple of Luxor and see remains of the Avenue of the Sphinxes D A Y 5 Q E N A , E G Y P T An optional early morning hot air balloon ride over Luxor. Later, enjoy a guided tour of the sprawling Dendera Temple, one of Egypt's best-preserved temple complexes, including the fascinating Temple of Hathor. D A Y 6 L U X O R , E G Y P T Visit the Valley of the Kings and continue to the terraced Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, dramatically carved into the Theban Hills. Finally, visit the Valley of Queens and enjoy private access to Queen Nefertari's tomb. 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 walking 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. Enjoy more Nile cruising today on the way back to Luxor. D A Y 11 C A I R O , E G Y P T After breakfast, disembark your ship and fly to Cairo. Perhaps explore Old Cairo and its Coptic Quarter or visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. 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. I NC L U DE D I N YO U R F A R E • 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 plus hotel breakfasts • 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 onboard; ride a camel • All port charges • All onboard gratuities and tipping • Complimentary airport transfers with Viking Air • Free Wi-Fi • 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 1 2 D A Y S C A I R O – C A I R O 153 Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or contact your local Viking travel agent