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2012 Nile Explorer From $2,798 pp / 9 Days / 10 Guided Tours
Egypt River Cruise - Kom Ombo Egypt River Cruise - Nile Explorer map

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Special Savings reflected below; prices are per person.
Plus receive up to 2-for-1 off roundtrip airfare!
Offer expires February 29—details below. Ask for offer 01W.

Royal Lotus

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2012 Check-In Dates
Suite (AA)Standard (A)Standard (B)
+Mar 24, 31
Brochure Rate
2-FOR-1
SOLD OUT
$6,295
$3,148
$5,995
$2,998
Apr 7 - Royal Lotus
Brochure Rate
2-FOR-1
SOLD OUT
$6,695
$3,348
$6,395
$3,198
+Apr 14, 21, 28
Brochure Rate
2-FOR-1
SOLD OUT
$6,295
$3,148
$5,995
$2,998
+May 5; Sep 1, 8, 15, 22
Brochure Rate
2-FOR-1
SOLD OUT
$5,795
$2,898
$5,595
$2,798
+Sep 29; Oct 6, 13, 20, 27; Nov 3, 10, 17, 24; Dec 1, 8, 15
Brochure Rate
2-FOR-1
SOLD OUT
$6,295
$3,148
$5,995
$2,998


Available Ships
Cairo - Luxor - Nile
Royal LotusMar 24, 31; Apr 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5; Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Oct 6, 13, 20, 27; Nov 3, 10, 17, 24; Dec 1, 8, 15

Price Guarantee

Once you have paid in full for your trip, you are safe from any additional charges. Airfare increases, currency fluctuations, increased fuel surcharges, new government taxes—none of these will apply to you.

ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICING
Daily Shore Excursions 10 included guided tours
Accommodations 4 nights in your river-view stateroom, plus 4 nights in Cairo hotels
Included Meals Most meals: 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 5 dinners
PLUS All intra-Egypt flights
Port Charges Included on all itineraries
Air Taxes, Fees, Fuel Surcharges & Transfers Included with airfare
Complimentary Beverages Wine, beer & soft drinks with onboard lunch and dinner

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Receive up to 2-for-1 on roundtrip air prices from selected gateways.
Restrictions apply—details below. Prices shown are per person.
For greater comfort, upgrade to Business Class air—call for details.

Add all-inclusive roundtrip air & transfers
Mar, Nov-DecApr-May, Sep-Oct
 BROCHURE FARESPECIAL AIRBROCHURE FARESPECIAL AIR
2-FOR-1 AIR FROM: Boston, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh$1,595$797$1,695$847
Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Raleigh, St. Louis, Tampa, Washington D.C.$1,795$997$1,895$1,047
Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle$1,895$1,097$1,995$1,147
Toronto$1,895$1,097$1,995$1,147
Vancouver$1,995$1,197$2,095$1,247

UPGRADE to Business Class air from only $3,200 per person based on select gateways and dates. For more information about customized air services, US and Canada gateways and our Frequent Flyer Upgrade Program, visit Viking Air Plus or call the Viking Air Plus department at 1-877-523-0580 between 5:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday–Friday and between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Pacific time.

AIR OFFER RESTRICTIONS: Special air pricing reflects 2-for-1 savings for Zone 1; other gateways slightly higher. Must request offer 01W and pay in full by offer deadline, or at time of booking if within 90 days of departure. Offer expires February 29, 2012.

Note: U.S. flights depart one day prior to check-in date. Paid Business or Premium Economy Class may require travel in economy on flights within the United States, Europe or Asia. Transfers are included with roundtrip airfare purchase. If air is not purchased from Viking, transfers between airport and ship/hotel may be purchased separately, but are only available to passengers whose flights arrive or depart on check-in or check-out day. Air prices are per person, based on the air departure date and include transfers plus all government taxes and fees of approximately $160 and air fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited; airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment of air is received. Additional airline-imposed baggage charges may apply; click here to learn more about airline baggage allowances and fees. Additional gateways are available; visit our website or call 1-877-668-4546 for current prices. Additional terms and conditions may be viewed elsewhere on this website.

2012 SPECIAL SAVINGS: On all sail dates the discount is per stateroom based on double occupancy. Single supplement savings are off applicable rates. The 2-for-1 cruise and international air discount are considered a single offer. International air does not have to be purchased to get cruise offer. Must request offer 01W and pay in full by offer deadline, or at time of booking if within 90 days of departure. Offer expires February 29, 2012.

GENERAL RESTRICTIONS: Cruise fares listed are cruise only in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy. Cruise fares listed are valid for U.S. and Canadian residents only. Cruise ship fuel surcharge may apply. All fares and offers are for new bookings only as of January 1, 2012, are subject to availability, may not be combinable with other offers except Past Guest Travel Credit and Referral Rewards Credit, are capacity-controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. 2-for-1 fares are based upon published full brochure fares; cruise fares do not include pre-paid charges, optional facilities and service fees, and personal charges, as defined in the terms and conditions of the Passenger Ticket Contract which may be viewed elsewhere on this website. Full brochure fares may not have resulted in actual sales in all stateroom categories and may not have been in effect during the last 90 days. Promotional fares may remain in effect after the expiration date. Air promotion applies to economy, roundtrip flights only from select Viking River Cruises U.S. and Canadian gateways and includes airport-to-ship or hotel transfers, air taxes and air fuel surcharges. Viking reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. For up-to-date prices, please call Viking or your travel agent. The cruise ship fuel surcharge is additional revenue to Viking River Cruises, as are any additional charges relating to currency fluctuation other than for fully paid cruise fares and full fares, which fluctuations are beyond our control. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Complete terms and conditions may be found in the Passenger Ticket Contract.