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MS Omar El Khayam

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MS Omar El Khayam was refurbished in 2011 to carry 160 guests on Lake Nasser in spacious suites and staterooms. Featured amenities include a pool, jacuzzi, gym and sauna with massage services.

Keeping line with Viking’s 175 years of river cruising history, you will receive the very best of service aboard MS Omar El Khayam. The fact that Viking specializes in river cruises means that the experience of a river cruise will not be matched by any other company. From panoramic windows to the most expert of river tour guides, there will be no shortage of enjoyment aboard MS Omar El Khayam.

MS Omar El Khayam’s immersion in local culture does not end with the river. Open dining is provided throughout the day so guests can partake in the finest in local cuisine at any time of the day. Expertly trained chefs use the freshest ingredients to prepare regional delicacies which match perfectly with hand-picked bottles of local wines.

Off-boat activities are also offered to compliment the on-ship portion of your voyage. Try your hands at local activities and customs to get the real-world feel of the area you are traveling in. From music to food and wine tastings, you will have many tales to bring back to your friends and family.

MS Omar El Khayam Facts

Inaugural Year: 2008
Refurbished Year: 2011
Country of Registration: N/A
Guest Occupancy*: 160
Crew: N/A
Crew-to-Passenger Ratio :N/A
Length: N/A
Beam: N/A
Passenger Decks: N/A

Staterooms
Total: 80
Suites, with balcony: 8
Suites, without balcony: 0
Ocean View, with balcony: 0
Ocean View, without balcony: 72
Inside: 0

Accessible Staterooms: 0

Dining Type: Open

Casino: No

*Based on double occupancy

Ship Highlights

Fine dining aboard MS Omar El Khayam
MS Omar El Khayam's chefs create a variety of tasty offerings for you, with freshly prepared seasonal local vegetables, local specialties adapted to satisfy the tastes of our passengers, and homemade soups prepared daily. For breakfast, choose from a selections of pastries, cereals, breakfast meats, egg dishes, fresh fruit and selected cheeses. At lunch, select from the soup and sandwich bar, or a choice of entrees and dessert. And for dinner, you are treated to a full menu with regional specialties.

Cultural Highlights
To complement your tours and shore excursions, take part in MS Omar El Khayam's Cultural Highlights-immersive learning and enhancement activities both on board and ashore:

Ride a camel near the pyramids at Giza
Sample local Nubian cuisine
Take in traditional performances of folk music and dance
See the treasures of King Tutankhamun
Sail a felucca on the Nile
Enjoy a sound and light show at Abu Simbel

These in-depth experiences are included as an essential part of discovering more about the places through which you cruise, and each activity is planned specifically to illuminate each itinerary.

Culture Curriculum
Sometimes you want to dig a little deeper. MS Omar El Khayam offers a series of onboard multimedia talks to shed light on the history and culture of the places you visit. Learn about:

Egypt's dynasties going back 5,000 years
Hieroglyphics
Ancient Egyptian building techniques
Archeological excavations of Egypt's treasures
Key words and phrases in the local language

These presentations provide a context for your own observations, enhancing your travel experience.

MS Omar El Khayam Deals

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Best Value & Service on all MS Omar El Khayam Cruises

Book any MS Omar El Khayam cruise with us and you'll get the Best Value, along with our unparalleled level of customer service.

Complimentary Beverages on Viking River Cruises

Viking is the most all-inclusive of all river cruise lines. And starting this year, Viking provides complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service to enhance your dining experience.

No Booking Fees!

We do not charge booking fees on any cruises! You're sure to enjoy an affordable MS Omar El Khayam cruise when booking with us!

Our special offers on MS Omar El Khayam cruises may not be combinable. Certain restrictions apply to each offer. View terms and conditions during the online booking process.

MS Omar El Khayam Cruise Destinations

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	Suite (Category S) Approximate Size: 388 square feet Located on: Middle and Main Decks Suites aboard MS Omar El Khayam have a river view, a veranda, private bathroom with bathtub, flat-panel television, telephone, refrigerator, hair dryer, safe, and air conditioning. Voltage is 220V.

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	Veranda (Categories A and B) Approximate Size: 258 square feet A located on: Observation Deck B located on: Upper and Middle Deck Veranda staterooms aboard MS Omar El Khayam have a river view, veranda, private bathroom with bathtub, flat-panel television, telephone, refrigerator, hair dryer, safe, and air conditioning. Voltage is 220V.
All stateroom descriptions are subject to change. Photos provided are not guaranteed to accurately represent the room listed. Some staterooms in the same category may have different furniture arrangements or be a different size than listed. We reserve the right to correct errors. Please verify all details with the cruise line directly.

MS Omar El Khayam Deck Plans

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	Large Picture Window
	Large Picture Window
	Large Picture Window
	Half-high Picture Window
	Half-high Picture Window

The deck plans of MS Omar El Khayam provided on this page are subject to change. We reserve the right to correct errors. Please verify all information with Viking River Cruises directly.

Observation Deck