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Nile River Cruises

The Nile is the world's longest river, traveling more than 4,000 miles through northeastern Africa and emptying into the Mediterranean Sea at Egypt's coast. Nile River cruises are frequently incorporated into longer land-based trips that usually travel round-trip from Cairo. Along the way, guests see some of the country's most treasured antiquities.

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Walk through the Luxor Temple, for example, which was built about 3,000 years ago and is especially beautiful when lighted at night. Philae Temple was carefully dismantled during the construction of the Aswan Dam (another stop on Nile itineraries) and moved to a nearby island. Four giant stone statues of Ramses II flank the temple at Abu Simbel.

The Valley of the Kings was the final resting place of Egyptian pharaohs, including young king Tutankhamun. You'll see treasures excavated from Tutankhamun's tomb at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Other excursions to look forward to include a visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx and a sunset cruise in a traditional wooden sailboat called a felucca.

On a Nile River cruise, all the day-to-day travel details are handled by experienced tour directors who accompany you during the entire trip. At each stop, sightseeing guides show you the sights and share the history behind them. Nile trips are easy to budget, too, as so much is included in one price that you pay upfront, including riverboat accommodations, hotel stays, many meals and activities ashore.

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Companion cruises and flies for free from select gateways on select 2012 Viking river cruises in certain cabin categories when you book and pay in full by February 29, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

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Travelers ages 8-17 save 10% off the land price. Click here for eligible departures.

Book two guided vacations of 8 days or longer and save up to 5% per person off the land-only price of the shortest tour. Click here for eligible departures.

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Travelers ages 5-17 save 10% off the land price. Click here for eligible departures.

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Travelers under 18 years old save 10% off the land/cruise price. Click here for eligible departures.

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River cruises are rated according to the quality of the vessel and its accommodations, the number of included amenities and activities both on and off the ship, the class of hotels used for land portions of itineraries, and the level of service delivered. The Nile River cruises below are categorized according to the industry rating scale (budget, first class and deluxe). Click any Nile cruise name for the itinerary, dates and prices.

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Egypt Family Vacation: Pyramids, Pharaohs, and Ancient Treasures 2011 (8 Day)

Cairo, Egypt

Disney

Deluxe