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Egypt welcomes travellers from across the globe to explore the mighty Nile, home to ancient monuments, a mesmerising desert and lush delta, and warm, welcoming people. Egypt brings out the explorer in all of us, inviting us to discover a land where the foundations of modern civilisation were laid, a place where mysterious tombs, intoxicating spice markets, desert sands and magnificent monuments abound, a place that is home to the world’s longest river flowing through a stunningly fertile valley surrounded by the stark beauty of the desert. Combine the myriad of sights, with the joy of slow travel and you have one of the highlights of any trip to Egypt – a river cruise on the Nile. As the only Western company to build, own and operate ships on the Nile, Viking has a strong commitment to the continued creation of meaningful
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experiences that are focused on the destination, and none more so than Egypt which has been, and remains a popular destination for guests who are inspired to discover the rich history and beauty of the region. Building on that commitment, Viking recently announced an expansion of its Egypt fleet with the launch of Viking Aton, a new state-of-the-art river vessel. Inspired by the design of the award-winning Viking Longships and built specifically to navigate the Nile River, Viking Aton is currently under construction and is scheduled to debut in September 2022. Sailing on Viking’s popular Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary, the new vessel will join the existing Egypt river fleet, which includes its identical sister ship Viking Osiris and Viking’s first owned and operated ship on the Nile, Viking Ra.
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Pharaohs & Pyramids The signature 12-day, Pharaohs & Pyramids, takes guests from the city of Cairo with its soaring minarets, glittering mosques and 19th century palaces to iconic sites such as the Great Pyramids of Giza, the necropolis of Sakkara and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Cruising the stretches of the Nile River gives access to the tomb of Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens and the tomb of Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Khnum in Esna, and the Dendera Temple complex in Qena. A treasure trove of ancient history, this cruisetour offers an unparalleled sensory journey back into time. VIEW ITINER ARY
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PHARAOHS & PYRAMIDS SPECIAL OFFER Save up to $2,000 per couple when booked by 31 March 2021
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