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I T I N ER A RY H IG H LIG H TS TAKE A HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE Experience the breathtaking beaut y of Egypt from above as you rise high over the Valley of the Kings in a hot air balloon. Of fered as an optional excursion, this early-morning adventure provides stunning views of the sunrise illuminating the ancient landscape. WITNESS HISTORY AT ABU SIMBEL Step into Egypt's storied past at the impressive Abu Simbel, where the monolithic temples of Ramses II were construc ted in the 13th centur y BC. Rediscovered in the early 19th centur y, this UNESCO Site was relocated bet ween 1964 and 1968. VISIT THE GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM Enjoy an included excursion to the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum with approximately 100,000 ar tifac ts, including the 3,200 -year- old statue of Ramses II. King Tutankhamen's gold mask and sarcophagus are the crown jewels. SEE THE GRAND PYRAMIDS Visit the Great P yramid of Khufu, the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World on the Giza Plateau. Alongside it are the P yramids of Khafre and Menkaure, each with their own unique features and historical significance. Mediterranean Sea Red Sea Cairo Qena Luxor Edfu Esna Aswan Kom Ombo NILE – C r ui s e • – • A ir •• O ve r night in Po r t EGYPT VIEW VOYAGE Contact your local Viking travel advisor or call us on 138 747 (AU) 0800 447 913 (NZ) | 153

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