The latest river ship in Egypt to join the Viking fleet is the elegant Viking Sekhmet, purpose-built for the waters of the Nile River. Accommodating 82 guests in 41 outside staterooms, this new vessel is identical in layout to her sister river ships, featuring refined Scandinavian design and graceful spaces that include indoor-outdoor Aquavit Terrace.
“The Nile has connected people with the history and culture of Egypt for thousands of years, and it continues to be a destination that inspires curious travelers,” said Leah Talactac, president and CEO, Viking. “With the arrival of the elegant Viking Sekhmet, we are pleased to offer even more opportunities for curious travelers to explore Egypt in Viking comfort.”
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Cruise guests can choose from Viking’s beloved 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary, or the newly introduced 12-day Total Eclipse on the Nile, available in 2027. Both options launch with a three-night sojourn at a luxury hotel in Cairo, allowing time to visit legendary locations such as the Great Pyramid of Giza, the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; the necropolis of Sakkara’s enormous burial grounds just south of Cairo; the Mosque of Muhammad Ali within the Citadel of Cairo, commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha and constructed between 1832 and 1857; and Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, filled with artifacts and art from Egyptian civilization and culture.
Following this time in Cairo, Viking guests fly to Luxor with time to tour the Temples of Luxor and Karnak before boarding Viking Sekhmet for the eight-day, round-trip journey along the Nile.
Along the way, stops include the tomb of Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings, expeditions to the Temple of Khnum in Esna and the Dendera Temple complex in Qena, the High Dam in Aswan, and an elementary school located within a traditional Nubian village. This trip includes a return flight to Cairo for one more night. Guests traveling Aug. 2, 2027, will also experience the upcoming total solar eclipse while slipping along the Nile River aboard Viking Sekhmet.
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