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Viking Explorer Society News - Issue 27 - Spring 2025

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138 747 (AU) 0800 447 913 (NZ) VIKING.COM OR SEE YOUR LOCAL VIKING ADVISOR SEINE La Roche-Guyon Les Andelys Rouen Le Pecq Paris Omaha Beach Gold Beach Juno Beach Oxford Vernon ENGLAND FRANCE C r ui s e O ve r night in Po r t PA R I S & T H E H E A RT O F N O R M A N D Y Roundtrip from Paris 8 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY 6 GUIDED TOURS SE T SA IL: MAR-NOV 2026; MAR-NOV 2027 Dock in the heart of Paris, admiring views of the Eiffel Tower. Three days in Paris allows ample time to explore all the icons. Experience history firsthand at the Normandy beaches and delight in Rouen's Gothic architecture. Visit Giverny to explore Monet's charming home and gardens, where nature and light inspired many of his iconic masterpieces. FRANCE Vernon Les Andelys Rouen Le Pecq Paris Omaha Beach Gold Beach Juno Beach Nice RHÔNE SEINE RHÔNE Tournon Viviers Lyon Vienne Avignon Arles Burgundy Normandy Provence Aix-en-Provence La Roche-Guyon Combine two France cruises for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation. – C r ui s e •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• Train •• O ve r night in Po r t Petra Amman D ea d S ea JORDAN R e d S ea Cairo Qena Luxor Edfu Esna Aswan Kom Ombo NILE EGYPT M e di te r r a n ean S ea London & Oxford ENGLAND Athens GREECE Alexandria Istanbul TURKEY – C r ui s e • – • A ir •• O ve r night F R A N C E 'S F I N E S T Paris to Avignon or in reverse 15 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY 13 GUIDED TOURS SE T SA IL: MAR-NOV 2026; MAR-NOV 2027 Explore Avignon's Palace of the Popes and savour Lyon's culinary heritage. Ride on a nostalgic railway, the Train de l'Ardèche. Stroll the medieval streets of Avignon and discover Roman ruins in Arles. Toast centuries-old vineyards and luxuriate in Paris's sophistication. Walk in Joan of Arc's footsteps at Rouen. Pay respect at Normandy's World War II beaches. P H A R A O H S & P Y R A M I D S Roundtrip from Cairo 12 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY 11 GUIDED TOURS SE T SA IL: JAN-JUN, AUG-DEC 2026; 2027; 2028 Sail the Nile River on board Viking's state- of-the-art ships offering unparalleled comfort. Marvel at the Pyramids of Giza, explore the Temple of Karnak and visit the tomb of Queen Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens. Skim the waters of the Nile by traditional felucca and enjoy the fragrances of Aswan's spice market. 3 NIGHTS – OXFORD & HIGHCLERE CASTLE EXTENSION Spend three days in the picturesque Hampshire countryside. Explore the historic University of Oxford, Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds. And enjoy an exclusive visit to Highclere Castle. Be welcomed with a cup of tea and then enjoy a privileged access tour of the castle's public rooms, including the magnificent main hall, dining room, drawing room and sitting rooms. 4 NIGHTS – GREAT HOMES, GARDENS & GIN EXTENSION Get a flavour of English nobility and experience an exclusive look at several country estates including Highclere Castle. While at the castle, taste the Highclere Castle Gin, inspired by botanicals from the castle's gardens. Discover the histories behind the families of Broughton Castle and Chavenage House, plus admire the idyllic gardens at Highgrove House, home of the Prince of Wales. 4 NIGHTS – BRITISH COLLECTIONS OF ANCIENT EGYPT EXTENSION Retrace the steps of the world's most famous Egyptologist, Howard Carter, and his benefactor, the 5th Earl of Carnarvon. Enjoy Privileged Access to archives and exhibits not normally accessible to the public at the British Museum and the University of Oxford's Griffith Institute. Go behind the scenes of Highclere Castle, the "real Downton Abbey" and view the earl's private collection. EXPERIENCE HIGHCLERE CASTLE Add a 3- or 4-night extension in the English countryside to your next river or ocean voyage. BONUS VIDEO BONUS VIDEO BONUS VIDEO VIEW VOYAGE VIEW VOYAGE VIEW VOYAGE

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