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