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Pharaohs & Pyramids

SAVE up to 30% on selected River Voyages! Book by 30 June 25!

Cairo return

River Cruise Holiday

Viking River Ship

Multiple departures

Overview

Uncover the ancient secrets of Egypt on this 12 day journey from Cairo return. Amid the welcoming culture of today and see the pyramids from astride a majestic camel.

Discover Egypt, ancient & modern

Uncover the ancient secrets of Egypt amid the welcoming culture of today. See the pyramids from astride a majestic camel. Explore the Temple of Karnak’s 136 soaring pillars. Visit Queen Nefertari’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings. Skim the waters of the Nile by traditional felucca. Enjoy the fragrances of Aswan’s spice market. Join our expert Egyptologists on a 12-day cruisetour through Egypt on board our modern Nile ships, owned and operated by Viking.

 Price based on 30 May 2027 departure! Please contact Phil Hoffmann Travel for additional dates. Prices and availability are subject to change! 

Inclusions

ENJOY, IT’S ALL INCLUDED

  • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
  • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas  & bottled water
  • Port taxes & fees
  • Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
  • Visits to UNESCO Sites
  • Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
  • Onboard gratuities

YOUR STATEROOM INCLUDES:

  • River-view stateroom
  • Hotel-style bed with optional twin-bed configuration; luxury linens & pillows
  • 40" flat-screen LCD TV with complimentary Movies On Demand
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Refrigerator; security safe; hair dryer
  • Spacious glass-enclosed shower
  • Heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping

Itinerary

 

1

Muhammed Ali Mosque in Cairo

        

Cairo, Egypt

Admire the Sakkara Step Pyramid, and in Giza, witness the Great Pyramids and Great Sphinx.

2

Giza Pyramids and Camels

 

Cairo, Egypt

See the Cairo Citadel and Mosque of Muhammad Ali; browse the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities.

3

Tutankhamun Sarcophagus in Cairo

 

Cairo, Egypt

Mingle with locals at a typical Egyptian souk or browse one of Cairo’s fascinating museums.

4

Luxor Karnak statues

 

Luxor, Egypt

Walk among the monumental peristyles and obelisks at the Temples of Luxor and Karnak.

5

Dendera template ceiling hieroglyphics

 

Qena, Egypt

View columns and hieroglyphics at the Dendera Temple complex, set on the Nile’s west bank.

6

Luxor Colossi Memnon

 

Luxor, Egypt

See the Valley of the Kings, Queen Nefertari’s tomb and Queen Hatshepsut’s mortuary temple.

7

Esna Khnum Temple columns

 

Esna, Egypt

Stroll the Temple of Khnum’s well-preserved Hypostyle Hall, with its intricate columns.

8

Spice shop display in Aswan

 

Aswan, Egypt

Learn about the Aswan Dam’s flood control, browse a souk and sail the Nile in a felucca.

9

Kom Ombo

 

Aswan & Kom Ombo, Egypt

Meet locals in a Nubian village, explore the Temples of Philae and discover how papyrus is made.
Encounter Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to two gods, with both sides being identical.

10

Temple of Edfu

 

Edfu & Luxor, Egypt

Discover the ancient Temple of Horus and see the multiple statues of its namesake falcon god.

Experience the east bank’s “Hundred-Gated City”; browse the Luxor Library.

11

Mosque of Barkuk

 

Cairo, Egypt

Explore the city of ancient monuments, many of which have stood for thousands of years.

12

Egypt hatmaker

 

Cairo, Egypt

Stroll through the bustling heart of the city, past antique stores and boutique shops.

 

* One shore excursion included per port; all others available at an extra charge.

Booking terms and conditions apply.

* Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.

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