Viking announced the delivery of its newest Nile River ship, Viking Hathor, which will sail the 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary. The 82-guest vessel was delivered at a ceremony in Cairo, marking another milestone in Viking’s commitment to offer exciting and immersive experiences in Egypt.

Featuring 41 staterooms, Viking Hathor draws inspiration from Viking’s award-winning river and ocean ships with elegant Scandinavian designs. The ship is an identical sister ship to Viking Osiris and Viking Aton. Viking Hathor will include features familiar to Viking guests, such as a distinctive square bow and an indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace. The ship also boasts Explorer suites, complete with two full-sized rooms with a verandah off the bedroom and a spacious bathroom with a separate bathtub and glass-enclosed shower. Passengers on Viking Hathor can indulge in a pool and sun deck with 360-degree views and a shaded sitting area, as well as a restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows and a lounge and bar.

The new ship will embark on the 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids journey, starting with a three-night stay at a first-class hotel in Cairo. Here, guests can visit iconic sites like the Great Pyramids of Gaza, the necropolis of Sakkara, Mosque of Muhammad Ali and Grand Egyptian Museum. Guests then fly to Luxor to visit the Temples of Luxor and Karnak before boarding a Viking river ship for an eight-day, round-trip cruise on the Nile River.

This cruise includes stops to the tomb of Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens and the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of Kings, as well as an excursion to the Temple of Khnum in Esna, the Dendera Temple complex in Qena, the temples at Abu Simbel and the High Dam in Aswam, and a visit to the colorful Nubian village. The journey concludes with a flight back to Cairo for a final night in the city.