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Immerse yourself in the magnificent icons and rich legacies of Egypt during this remarkable 12-day cruisetour. During a three-night Cairo stay, marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza, the treasuries of the Egyptian Museaum and more. Spend seven nights cruising the legendary Nile, pausing to explore breathtaking temples and tombs of pharaohs. Along the way, fully experience Egypt's vibrant culture, touring fragrant spice markets with a local, sailing the Nile by traditional felucca and visiting Nubians in their home and at an elementary school. Join Viking and our expert Egyptologists as we bring you to the heart of this warm and welcoming country. You will sail the Nile on the Viking Osiris, which is a brand new ship, built especially for Egypt, and has only 41 staterooms.
KEY FEATURES:
* 8-day cruise with river-view stateroom
* 3 nights at Cairo's Ritz-Carlton Nile & 1 night at Cairo Intercontinental Hotel (or similar)
* 11 guided tours led by experienced Egyptologists
* Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
* 2 intra-Egypt flights
* Cultural Highlights: Enjoy in-depth narration by our Egyptologist guides; attend a Nubian evening event on board; ride a camel
* Wine/beer/soft drins/ with lunch and dinner on board
INTINERARY - OCT 27 - NOV 7, 2021
DAY 1 CAIRO
DAY 2 CAIRO GUIDED VISIT TO STEP PYRAMID & CAMEL RIDE. TOUR OF GREAT PYRAMIDS & SPHINX
DAY 3 CAIRO GUIDED VISIT OF THE CITADEL OF SALADIN & MOSQUE & MUSEUM OF EGYPTIAN ANTIQUITIES
DAY 4 CAIRO/LUXOR FLY TO LUXOR - TOUR OF TEMPLE OF KARNAK & LUXOR
DAY 5 LUXOR VALLEY OF KINGS, HABU & HATSHEPSUT TEMPLES & SCENIC CRUISE ALONG THE NILE
DAY 6 QENA TOUR OF THE DENDERA TEMPLE COMPLEX
DAY 7 ESNA TOUR OF KHNUM TEMPLE; OPTIONAL ABU SIMBEL TEMPLES TOUR (A MUST DO)
DAY 8 ASWAN FELUCCA RIDE ON NILE AND SPICE MARKET VISIT
DAY 9 ASWAN PANORAMIC CITY TOUR, ASWAN DAM, PHILAE TEMPLE, NUBIAN VILLAGE, SCHOOL AND HOME VISIT
KOM OMBO TOUR OF KOM OMBO TEMPLE
DAY 10 EDFU/NILE TEMPLE OF HORUS GUIDED VISIT
DAY 11 LUXOR
CAIRO FLY TO CAIRO
DAY 12 CAIRO
PRICING
EXPLORER SUITE - $10,399 - AVAILABLE
SUITES (AA) - $7999 - ONLY 1 AVAILABLE
VERANDA (A) - $7199 - AVIALABLE
STANDARD (B) - $5999 - AVAILABLE
BOOK BEFORE 31 OCT, 2019 SO YOUR FINAL PAYMENT IS NOT DUE UNTIL 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LOIS AT LB TOURS, LLC
LOIS BRADFIELD: PH: 425-961-0583; e-mail: lois.lbtours@comcast.net