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Viking Explorer Society News - Issue 18 - Winter 2023

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Day 1-3 CAIRO, EGYPT Admire the Sakkara Step Pyramid, and in Giza, witness the Great Pyramids and Great Sphinx. Day 4 LUXOR , EGYPT Walk among the monumental peristyles and obelisks at the Temples of Luxor and Karnak. Day 5 QENA, EGYPT View columns and hieroglyphics at the Dendera Temple complex, set on the Nile's west bank. Day 6 LUXOR , EGYPT See the Valley of the Kings, Queen Nefertari's tomb and Queen Hatshepsut's mortuary temple. Day 7 ESNA, EGYPT Stroll the Temple of Khnum's well-preserved Hypostyle Hall, with its intricate columns. Day 8–9 ASWAN, EGYPT Meet locals in a Nubian village, explore the Temples of Philae and discover how papyrus is made. Encounter Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to two gods, with both sides being identical. Day 10 EDFU, EGYPT Discover the ancient Temple of Horus and see the multiple statues of its namesake falcon god. Day 11-12 CAIRO, EGYPT Explore the city of ancient monuments, many of which have stood for thousands of years. T h e H E A R T o f E G Y P T Mediterranean Sea Red Sea Cairo Qena Luxor Edfu Esna Aswan Kom Ombo Petra Amman Jerusalem Bethlehem Dead Sea NILE – C r ui s e • – • A ir •• O ve r night in Po r t JORDAN ISRAEL EGYPT FROM $9,595PP IN STANDARD STATEROOM SAVE UP TO $2,000 PER COUPLE P H A R A O H S & P Y R A M I D S CAIRO TO CAIRO 12 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 11 GUIDED TOURS SET SAIL: JAN – MAY, AUG – DEC 2024; 2025 NEW SHIP NEW 2024 & 2025 DATES ADDED Uncover the ancient secrets of Egypt amid the welcoming culture of today. See the pyramids from astride a majestic camel. Explore the Temple of Karnak's 136 soaring pillars. Visit Queen Nefertari's tomb in the Valley of the Kings. Skim the waters of the Nile by traditional felucca. Enjoy the fragrances of Aswan's spice market. Join our expert Egyptologists on a 12-day cruisetour through Egypt on board our modern Nile ships, owned and operated by Viking. *Conditions apply. Prices are per person, in Australian dollars, based on double occupancy, subject to availability, includes all advertised discounts, and correct at time of printing. A partially refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. Pharaohs & Pyramids based on 31 August 2025 departure. All offers only valid on new bookings made between 01 June and 28 August 2023 unless sold out prior. For full terms and conditions including flexible deposit visit viking.com. Egypt river cruising presentation viking.com 39

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