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S H O R E E X C U R S I O N S A V A I L A B L E O N Y O U R J O U R N E Y A B U S I M B E L , EG Y P T K H A N E L- K H A L I L I M A R K E T, C A I R O 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 jeweller y. Af ter wards, enjoy a t ypical Egyptian dinner at local restaurant. HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE Take to the sk y with an experienced balloonist and guide as you rise above the Nile's west bank for spec tacular sunrise views. Gentle breezes accompany you as you float over the ancient temples and burial grounds of the Valleys of the Kings and Queens on the Nile's west bank. OLD C AIRO & ITS COPTIC QUARTER Explore the winding alleys of Coptic Cairo and visit the Old Quar ter of the Egyptian capital. Meet your guide and set of f to discover the Christian Quar ter of Cairo. Explore the Coptic Museum, which holds the largest collec tion of Christian ar tefac ts in the world, then visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Hanging Church. THE TEMPLES AT ABU SIMBEL Visit the temples at Abu Simbel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temples were moved from their original location in 1968 during the construc tion of the A swan Dam. Mar vel at the statues of Ramses II that embellish the façade of the Great Temple, then visit the temple dedicated to Queen Nefer tari. THE GR AND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM This brand-new, state - of-the -ar t facilit y hosts over 15,000 ar tifac ts. Walk up The Great Staircase to mar vel at antiquities car ved for the kings of Egypt. Wander the expansive halls with your guide and fully immerse yourself in Egypt's ancient histor y. SAKK AR A STEP PYR AMID, GIZA & THE SPHINX Explore ancient Egypt's iconic landmark s with a guide. Visit Sakkara's necropolis and Step P yramid, then enter tombs adorned with Old Kingdom paintings. Af ter lunch, head to the Giza Plateau to see the Great P yramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Learn their histor y and view the Sphinx, guarding the tombs against raiders. 162 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingrivercruises.com.au