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Pharaohs & Pyramids - Roundtrip Cairo Cruise

  • Departure DateMon 11th Aug 2025
  • Viking MS Antares
  • 11 Night Cruise From Cairo
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Itinerary

  • Cairo
  • Luxor
  • Qena, Egypt
  • Luxor
  • Esna
  • Aswan
  • Kom Ombo
  • Edfu/Esna
  • Luxor
  • Cairo

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Day 1 - Cairo

Arrive: Mon 11 August 2025

Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts. Nearby, Giza is the site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century BC. In Gezira Island’s leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.

Day 2 - Cairo

Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts. Nearby, Giza is the site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century BC. In Gezira Island’s leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.

Day 3 - Cairo

Depart: Wed 13 August 2025

Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts. Nearby, Giza is the site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century BC. In Gezira Island’s leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.

Day 4 - Luxor

Arrive: Thu 14 August 2025 / Depart: Thu 14 August 2025

Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in southern Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs’ capital at the height of their power, during the 16th–11th centuries B.C. Today's city surrounds 2 huge, surviving ancient monuments: graceful Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, a mile north. The royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens are on the river’s west bank

Day 5 - Qena, Egypt

Arrive: Fri 15 August 2025 / Depart: Fri 15 August 2025

Day 6 - Luxor

Arrive: Sat 16 August 2025 / Depart: Sat 16 August 2025

Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in southern Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs’ capital at the height of their power, during the 16th–11th centuries B.C. Today's city surrounds 2 huge, surviving ancient monuments: graceful Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, a mile north. The royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens are on the river’s west bank

Day 7 - Esna

Arrive: Sun 17 August 2025 / Depart: Sun 17 August 2025

Explore Esna, once an important center for trade and later a regional capital under the Greeks and Romans.

Day 8 - Aswan

Arrive: Mon 18 August 2025

Aswan, a city on the Nile River, has been southern Egypt’s strategic and commercial gateway since antiquity. It contains significant archaeological sites like the Philae temple complex, on Agilkia Island near the landmark Aswan Dam. Philae’s ruins include the columned Temple of Isis, dating to the 4th century B.C. Downriver, Elephantine Island holds the Temple of Khnum, from the Third Dynasty.

Day 9 - Aswan

Depart: Tue 19 August 2025

Aswan, a city on the Nile River, has been southern Egypt’s strategic and commercial gateway since antiquity. It contains significant archaeological sites like the Philae temple complex, on Agilkia Island near the landmark Aswan Dam. Philae’s ruins include the columned Temple of Isis, dating to the 4th century B.C. Downriver, Elephantine Island holds the Temple of Khnum, from the Third Dynasty.

Day 9 - Kom Ombo

Arrive: Tue 19 August 2025 / Depart: Tue 19 August 2025

Kom Ombo or Ombos or Latin: Ambo and Ombi – is an agricultural town in Egypt famous for the Temple of Kom Ombo. It was originally an Egyptian city called Nubt, meaning City of Gold. Nubt is also known as Nubet or Nubyt. It became a Greek settlement during the Greco-Roman Period.

Day 10 - Edfu/Esna

Arrive: Wed 20 August 2025 / Depart: Wed 20 August 2025

Edfu is an Egyptian city, located on the west bank of the Nile River between Esna and Aswan, with a population of approximately sixty thousand people. Edfu is the site of the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus and an ancient settlement, Tell Edfu. About 5 km south of Edfu are remains of ancient pyramids.

Day 10 - Luxor

Arrive: Wed 20 August 2025 / Depart: Wed 20 August 2025

Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in southern Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs’ capital at the height of their power, during the 16th–11th centuries B.C. Today's city surrounds 2 huge, surviving ancient monuments: graceful Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, a mile north. The royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens are on the river’s west bank

Day 11 - Cairo

Arrive: Thu 21 August 2025

Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts. Nearby, Giza is the site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century BC. In Gezira Island’s leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.

Day 12 - Cairo

Depart: Fri 22 August 2025

Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts. Nearby, Giza is the site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century BC. In Gezira Island’s leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.

MS Antares From Viking

The Viking-operated MS Antares is a classic ship, your floating oasis as you immerse yourself in ancient Egypt. Specifically built to navigate the Nile, she is a spacious, state-of-the-art vessel with a refined, understated ambiance. Her spa facilities, Sun Deck, pool and revitalizing amenities provide a serene haven from which to explore this culturally rich destination. Accommodating just 62 guests, MS Antares offers the ultimate in comfort and relaxation.

Ship Cabins

Deluxe French Balcony

Stateroom size: 430 sq ft River-view stateroom with with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door to create a French balcony Hotel-style bed (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 55" flat-screen LCD TV featuring CNN, CBC, MBC2, BEIN Sport 220 volt outlets Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control Private bathroom with jet shower and jetted bathtub Premium toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request Bottled water replenished daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers

Deluxe French Balcony

Stateroom size: 430 sq ft River-view stateroom with with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door to create a French balcony Hotel-style bed (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi 55" flat-screen LCD TV featuring CNN, CBC, MBC2, BEIN Sport & individual DVD and CD player 220 volt outlets Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control Private bathroom with jet shower and jetted bathtub Premium toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request Bottled water replenished daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers

French Balcony

Stateroom size: 290 sq ft River-view stateroom with with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door to create a French balcony Hotel-style bed (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi 55" flat-screen LCD TV featuring CNN, CBC, MBC2, BEIN Sport & individual DVD and CD player 220 volt outlets Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control Private bathroom with jet shower and jetted bathtub Premium toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request Bottled water replenished daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers

Explorer Suite

Stateroom size: 829 sq ft River-view suite with spacious, separate sitting room & French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) with views from port and starboard sides Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming 220 volt outlets Private bathroom with jet shower, jetted bathtub & hair dryer Premium Freyja® toiletries Plush robes & slippers Telephone, safe, refrigerator Individual climate control Bottled water replenished daily Welcome bottle of sparkling wine; mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plate Luxury wool blanket Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping Complimentary laundry & shoe shine services Private arrival/departure transfer in destination Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers Complimentary Viking Air Plus (US & CA only)

Veranda Suite

Stateroom size: 592 sq ft River-view suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, known as a French balcony off the spacious, separate sitting room & full-size veranda in the sleeping quarters Hotel-style bed (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi 55" flat-screen LCD TV featuring CNN, CBC, MBC2, BEIN Sport & individual DVD and CD player 220 volt outlets Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control Private bathroom with jet shower and jetted bathtub Premium toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request Bottled water replenished daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
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