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Nile 

A River Nile cruise is a journey back through the millennia to a time when Pharaohs believed they were immortal and people worshipped the gods of the five elements: earth, water, sky, air and the sun. Vast temples, elaborate necropolises, huge obelisks and incredible statues were erected along the banks of the Nile as each king tried to create his own legacy, celebrate victories and pay homage to the gods.

The antiquities today are breathtaking, set against the exotic and beautiful backdrop of the Nile Valley as the river carves its way through Upper Egypt.

A Nile river cruise is a quick and convenient way to absorb this fascinating place. Whether you choose the most popular itinerary, between Luxor and Aswan, or three soporific days drifting through the vast expanse of Lake Nasser, you'll take a crash course in Egyptology, visiting tombs and temples, learning the funeral rituals of the Pharaohs, as well as exploring the riverside towns.  
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Latest Reviews

Discover Egypt - Viking III
Nile
written on 24th Jun 2008

We took a 7 day Nile river cruise in the month of May. This cruise was excellent value for money and the weather was extremely hot. We boarded at Luxor ,sailing to Aswan and back. Each day we were taken by coach to a different location, viewng temples and...

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Discover Egypt - Viking Premiere
Nile
written on 11th Jun 2008

Having completed 40 tradition al cruises it was a shock to find that different standards apply even on a 5+ River Boat. The Viking Premiere quite an elegant interior but in need of some refurbishment. Apart from a bar of soap their were no other...

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Viking River Cruises - Viking Century Sky
Yangtze
written on 30th Jun 2008

I have just returned from a cruise on the Yangtze with Viking River Cruises. This was the first river cruise I have been on and was pleasantly surprised. Excellent accomodation and superb food. The ship was small and cosy and definitely worth its title "The...

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Viking River Cruises - Viking Helvetia
Rhine
written on 26th Jun 2008

We went on our second river cruise, this time with Viking cruises down the Rhine, having previously been with Orient Express down the Rhone. There was really no comparison as the former had 200 passengers and the latter 8 and its own chef but was hugely more...

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Viking River Cruises - Viking Helvetia
Rhine
written on 17th Mar 2008

my first cruise aboard Viking Helvetia, with Viking River Cruises. We flew from London to Dusseldorf and meet by staff of Vikng River Cruises. We were taken from the airport to the vessel. We cruised along the Rhine...

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Viking River Cruises - Viking Helvetia
Rhine
written on 12th Mar 2008

From the moment that we were met at Dusseldorf airport to our return to the UK we were looked after by the friendly and professional staff of Viking River Cruises. Check in was quick and the accommodation on the Viking Helvetia was first class...

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No Surcharge Promise From Peter Deilmann

Peter Deilmann River Cruises has said that the company will not be adding fuel surcharges as an extra cost to trips in 2009.

All Cruises/14th Jul 2008

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Peter Deilmann Receives ABTA Accreditation

Peter Deilmann River & Ocean Cruises has now received accreditation under the UK ABTA bonding scheme

All Cruises/23rd Apr 2008

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Viking Launch Winter Collection

Viking River Cruises have now launched their Winter 2008 River Cruise Collection

All Cruises/20th Apr 2008