Viking has taken delivery of its newest river ship in Egypt, the Viking Sekhmet, at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt.
Viking Sekhmet is built specifically to navigate the Nile River. Inspired by Viking’s award-winning river and ocean ships, the new vessel and her identical sister ships feature the elegant Scandinavian design for which Viking is known, including a distinctive square bow and an indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace.
Leah Talactac, President and Chief Executive Officer of Viking, said 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.
“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.”
The Viking Sekhmet will sail Viking’s popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary, as well as the new 12-day Total Eclipse on the Nile itinerary in 2027.
During both itineraries, guests begin with a three-night stay at a first-class hotel in Cairo, where they can visit iconic sites such as the Great Pyramids of Giza, the necropolis of Sakkara, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, or the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Guests then fly to Luxor, where they visit the Temples of Luxor and Karnak before boarding Viking’s river ship for an eight-day roundtrip cruise on the Nile River, featuring visits to the tomb of Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings.
They can make the most of excursions to the Temple of Khnum in Esna, the Dendera Temple complex in Qena, the High Dam in Aswan and a visit to a colorful Nubian village for a traditional elementary school.
Finally, the journey concludes with a flight back to Cairo for a final night in the ancient city.
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