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152 OPTIONAL SHORE EXCURSIONS ON YOUR JOURNEY TEMPLES OF PHILAE SOUND & LIGHT SHOW Begin this exciting tour with a boat cruise to Aglika Island. Disembark and stroll through the Temples of Philae complex while rainbow- coloured lights dance across the walls of the temples, bringing their past to life. COPTIC QUARTER & JEWISH SYNAGOGUE Meet your guide and set off to discover the Christian Quarter of Cairo. Explore the Coptic Museum, which holds the largest collection of Christian artefacts in the world, then visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Hanging Church. KHAN EL-KHALILI MARKET & DINNER Drive to Khan el-Khalili, the sprawling outdoor marketplace where Old Cairo comes to life, and browse its stalls selling brassware, lanterns and jewellery. Afterwards, enjoy a typical Egyptian dinner at local restaurant. HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE Take to the sky with an experienced balloonist and guide as you rise above the Nile’s west bank for spectacular sunrise views over the ancient temples and burial grounds of the Valleys of the Kings and Queens. SAKKARA STEP PYRAMID, GIZA Journey to the necropolis of Sakkara and admire the Step Pyramid before venturing inside a tomb. After lunch, travel to the Giza Plateau and see the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, and the famous Sphinx. THE TEMPLES AT ABU SIMBEL Visit the monolithic temples at Abu Simbel — a UNESCO World Heritage site. Marvel at the statues of Ramses II that embellish the facade of the Great Temple, then visit the Small Temple, dedicated to Queen Nefertari and adorned with rare Egyptian art. For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingrivercruises.com.au
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