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The heart of Egypt beats in Cairo with an unbridled passion. |
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It has been said of Egypt's exhilarating capital, "He who has not seen Cairo has not seen the world." |
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Cairo's very age mesmerizes; its monuments have stood here for more than 5,000 years. |
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Called the “Hundred-Gated City” by Greek historian Homer, Luxor is set on the east bank of the Nile River. |
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Luxor is lined with beautiful colonial hotels and some of the world’s most ancient and significant ruins. |
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Known in ancient Egypt as Caene, Qena’s situation on the banks of the Nile River has bolstered its prosperity over millennia. |
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Ancient Egyptians knew Esna as Latopolis, named for the largest of the perch species that swam in the Nile’s sacred waters. |
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Aswan is as vital and vibrant today as its ancient past is alluring and mysterious. The name comes from the ancient Egyptian word for trade, and thanks to the city’s position linking north and south, it is a rich marketplace of cultures. |
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Aswan has long been a terminus town on the Nile, where traders began, ended or paused their long journeys. |
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Edfu, a city on the west bank of the Nile, is home to the temple of the falcon-headed god Horus. |
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A timeless city on the Nile, Luxor is one of the world’s great open air museums. |
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This mesmerizing city, the Nile its life-giving artery, was made prosperous over millennia as a stopover for Sahara caravans on trade routes to Byzantium. |
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Pre & Post Cruise Extensions
More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Maximize the value of your overseas flight and enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.