It was on the way back from the Valley of the Kings and we stopped for a photo.

felucca boat ride on the Nile, passing by the Old Cataract Hotel, Mausoleum of Aga Kahn and Kitchner's Island. It was very relaxing.

Karnak temple. It is hard to describe seeing the giant columns first hand. The carvings and pictures that are still very visible after 4,000 years is unbelievable. Some of the colors are still vivid. The size of the statutes are over powering, which was the obvious intention. It was quite warm, but worth the discomfort. 

Luxor temple was smaller, but none-the-less beautiful and grand and right across from the boat

Queen Hatshepsut's temple which was amazing. It was quite a climb to the top, but what a special place to visit. Beautifully carved out of the side of a mountain.

Valley of the Kings. Cameras were not allowed. The tomb of "Tut" was an extra charge, but who goes to Egypt without seeing the famous tomb of Tut Ankh Amun. His mummy is there as well as one of his gold sarcophagus and golden death masks. Even though it was a small tomb, itis not to be missed. The Viking provided ticket allowed for entry to three other tombs Some were very large with beautiful walls and others very accesible and well decorated.. All the ones we chose to view were incredible

Temple of Abu Simbel, built by Ramses II. It was a OMG moment when you first saw it. It was definitely overwhelming...Next to his temple was one dedicated to his favorite wife, Nefertari. Twice a year the sunrise shines through the door on Ramses. One is October 21st. We were two days early, but four went at sunrise to see the event. Victoria and Barbara from our group. We would have gone, but there was a very steep staircase to climb. On the regular planned tour, the ever accommodating Viking provided a motor boat for those of us that found the stairs too much to deal with. It was one of the highlights of the trip.

We were on two different river boats. From Luxor we boarded the MS Mayfair to Aswan. Flew from Aswan to Abu Simbel and boarded the MS Omar El Kahyam. Both boats were beautiful, but the Omar El Kahyam was more luxurious The food was wonderful and the accommodations were first class..

Viking River Cruise, Egypt and Egyptologist Amr Shaheen are the perfect combination for a trip of a Life Time!Egypt felt very safe, but Viking always had escorts and security for us at every site.

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