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Optional excursions may include a trip to
the monumental temples of Abu Simbel,
commissioned by Ramses II and carved directly
into rock cliffs. Standing before these towering
statues, travellers experience the scale of
ancient ambition first-hand.
Beyond monuments, Viking ensures travellers
connect with Egypt's living culture. Guests may
visit a Nubian village, sail on a traditional felucca
boat, or explore bustling local markets. Culinary
experiences bring flavours to life: spiced lentil
soups, freshly baked flatbreads, and fragrant
tagines. Onboard cooking demonstrations
and storytelling add further depth. The cruise
emphasises Egypt's modern identity, with
visits to contemporary museums, art galleries,
and cultural centres. This balance of past and
present ensures travellers leave with a nuanced
view of Egypt not just as an ancient wonderland
but as a vibrant nation.
In the evenings, as the ship anchors, stars
emerge in brilliant clarity and the hum of
distant villages drifts across the water as we
gather for cocktails on the top deck. The pace
is unhurried, the atmosphere one of quiet
wonder. A Nile river cruise invites reflection.
It is a time to imagine and to feel connected to
something far larger than oneself.
HOR US TEMPLE , EDFU
TEMPLE OF K HNUM , ESN A
