Pharaohs & Pyramids

October 28th, 2027

PHARAOHS & PYRAMIDS

12 DAYS • CAIRO TO LUXOR TO NILE

UNCOVER THE ANCIENT SECRETS OF EGYPT AMID THE WELCOMING CULTURE OF TODAY. See the pyramids from astride a majestic camel. Explore the Temple of Karnak’s 136 soaring pillars. Visit Queen Nefertari’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings. Skim the waters of the Nile by traditional felucca. Enjoy the fragrances of Aswan’s spice market. Join our expert Egyptologists on a 12-day cruisetour through Egypt on board ourmodern Nile ships, owned and operated by Viking.

CAIRO TO LUXOR TO CAIRO

INCLUDED TOURS

Cairo Citadel & Egyptian Museum

Sakkara Step Pyramid, Giza & the Sphinx

Karnak Temple & Luxor Library

Luxor Temple

Dendera Temple Exploration

Valley of the Kings
Hatshepsut & Queen Neferari Tomb

Ancient Temple of Esna Village of Esna by Foot

Aswan High Dam, Local Market Visit & Felucca Sail

Nubian Village
Philae Temple & the Papyrus Institute

Kom Ombo Temple Edfu Temple

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED:

8-day cruise with a river-view stateroom

3 nights at the Sheraton Cairo Hotel &

1 night at Cairo CityStars (or similar)

11 guided tours led by experienced Egyptologists

Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

2 intra-Egypt flights

All onboard meals including regional specialties
Cultural Highlights: Enjoy in-depth narration by our

Egyptologist guides; attend a Nubian evening event on board; ride a camel

Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
Port taxes & fees

EXPLORE MORE PRE & POST PACKAGES

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Maximize the value of your overseas flight and enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.

JERUSALEM | 4 NIGHTS
Touch 6,000 years of history in Israel’s fascinating capital, Jerusalem. Visit historical, archaeological and holy sites, including the Temple Mount, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity. Spend a full day exploring Jerusalem’s Old City, including the city wall and gates, and see the Dead Sea Scrolls. Four nights in the First-Class King David Hotel (or similar); eight meals, including daily breakfasts; three full-day tours; Tel Aviv–Cairo flight and all transfers between your hotel and ship are included in this fully escorted program.

JORDAN – PETRA, DEAD SEA & AMMAN | 4 NIGHTS
Extend your travels in the Middle East to scenic, historic Jordan. See Roman antiquities at Jerash, Crusader-era castles at Kerak or Shobak, and the lost city of Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Enjoy guided tours of Petra, the Dead Sea and Jordan’s capital city, Amman. Two nights in the Deluxe Movenpick Resort Petra and one night each in the Superior First-Class Movenpick Resort & Spa, Dead Sea and the Deluxe Grand Hyatt Amman (or similar); eight meals, including daily breakfasts; three full-day tours; Cairo–Amman flight and all transfers between your hotel and ship are included in this fully escorted program.

BRITISH COLLECTIONS OF ANCIENT EGYPT | 4 NIGHTS
Retrace the steps of the world’s most famous Egyptologist, Howard Carter, and his benefactor, the 5th Earl of Carnarvon. Enjoy Privileged Access to archives and exhibits not normally accessible to the public, and view the earl’s private collection at Highclere Castle, the “real Downton Abbey.” Two nights in the Deluxe Rosewood London and two nights in the Superior First-Class Old Bank Hotel in Oxford (or similar); six meals, including daily breakfasts; seven tours and museum visits; London– Cairo flight and all transfers between your hotel and ship are included in this fully escorted program.

ISTANBUL| 3 NIGHTS
Discover where East meets West in timeless Istanbul and learn about Egypt’s turbulent history during the Byzantine period. Visit important religious sites, such as the spectacular “Blue Mosque” and legendary Hagia Sophia, and delve into the rich history and culture of the Ottomans at Topkapi Palace.

*Hotels are subject to change. Any changes will be to comparable alternatives.

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About the Sailing

750 days to go

Viking Ptah

Viking River Cruises

Departing Aswan + Cairo on Thursday, October 28th 2027

11-night trip going to Africa - Middle East - India (Asia)

Visiting: Aswan + Cairo, Luxor, Qena, Esna, Aswan, Edfu + Kom Ombo, Edfu

Itinerary | About the Ship | Deck Plans | Ports of Call

CABIN REQUESTS ARE BASED ON AVAILABILITY

Staterooms

Explorer Suite

Stateroom Type: Suite

Stateroom size: 525 sq ft (includes private veranda)
River-view suite with spacious, separate sitting room & floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a full-size veranda in the sleeping quarters
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
Additional flat-screen TV in sitting area
110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, bathtub, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & 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
Binoculars
Luxury wool blanket
Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
Complimentary in-room breakfast service
Complimentary laundry & shoe shine services
Private arrival/departure transfer in destination
Under-bed suitcase storage space
Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
Complimentary Viking Air Plus (US & CA only)

Per Guest

Guest 1: $15,374.00

Guest 2: $15,374.00

includes all applicable taxes and fees

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Veranda Suite - AA

Stateroom Type: Suite

Stateroom size: 409 sq ft (includes private veranda)
River-view suite with full-size veranda off a spacious, separate sitting room, and French Balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) in sleeping quarters
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
Additional flat-screen TV in sitting area
110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes & slippers
Telephone, safe, refrigerator
Individual climate control
Bottled water replenished daily
Binoculars
Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
Under-bed suitcase storage space
Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers

Per Guest

Guest 1: $12,374.00

Guest 2: $12,374.00

includes all applicable taxes and fees

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Veranda Stateroom - A

Stateroom Type: Balcony

Stateroom size: 239 sq ft (includes private veranda)
River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
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
110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
Telephone, safe, refrigerator
Individual climate control
Bottled water replenished daily
Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
Under-bed suitcase storage space
Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers

Per Guest

Guest 1: $8,674.00

Guest 2: $8,674.00

includes all applicable taxes and fees

See All Occupancy Pricing

Standard Stateroom - Category B

Stateroom Type:

Stateroom size: 232 sq ft
River-view stateroom with half-height picture window
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
110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
Telephone, safe, refrigerator
Individual climate control
Bottled water replenished daily
Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
Under-bed suitcase storage space
Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers

Per Guest

Guest 1: $7,174.00

Guest 2: $7,174.00

includes all applicable taxes and fees

See All Occupancy Pricing

Itinerary

Day

Date

Port

Arrive

Depart
Day 1

Date 10/28/2027

Port Aswan + Cairo

Arrive --

Depart --
Day 2

Date 10/29/2027

Port Aswan + Cairo

Arrive --

Depart --
Day 3

Date 10/30/2027

Port Aswan + Cairo

Arrive --

Depart --
Day 4

Date 10/31/2027

Port Luxor

Arrive --

Depart --
Day 5

Date 11/01/2027

Port Qena

Arrive --

Depart --
Day 6

Date 11/02/2027

Port Luxor

Arrive --

Depart --
Day 7

Date 11/03/2027

Port Esna

Arrive --

Depart --
Day 8

Date 11/04/2027

Port Aswan

Arrive --

Depart --
Day 9

Date 11/05/2027

Port Aswan

Arrive --

Depart --
Day 9

Date 11/05/2027

Port Edfu + Kom Ombo

Arrive --

Depart --
Day 10

Date 11/06/2027

Port Edfu

Arrive --

Depart --
Day 10

Date 11/06/2027

Port Luxor

Arrive --

Depart --
Day 11

Date 11/07/2027

Port Aswan + Cairo

Arrive --

Depart --
Day 12

Date 11/08/2027

Port Aswan + Cairo

Arrive --

Depart --

About the Viking River Cruises Viking Ptah

Named after one of the oldest Egyptian deities and the chief god of the city of Memphis, the Viking Ptah is a state-of-the-art vessel—owned and operated by Viking—specifically built to cruise the Nile. Designed in the clean, elegant Scandinavian aesthetic for which Viking is known, she offers the ultimate in comfort.

Details and Deck Plans

Year Built	2026	Capacity	82
Year Refurbished	--	Elevators	--
Registry	--	Restaurants	--
Tonnage	0	Bars	--
Cabins	0	Pools	--
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins	N	Theaters	--
Shops	--	Library	--
Meeting Rooms	--	Casino	--
Spa	--	Disco	--
Fitness Center	--	Children's Program	N
Internet Cafe	--

Sun Deck

Pool Deck

Upper Deck

Middle Deck

Main Deck

Ports of Call

Aswan + Cairo (Days 1, 2, 3, 11, 12)

Luxor (Days 4, 6, 10)

Luxor is a city in Upper Egypt. As the site of the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes, Luxor has frequently been characterised as the "world's greatest open air museum", the ruins of the temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor standing within the modern city. Immediately opposite, across the Nile River, lie the monuments, temples and tombs on the West Bank Necropolis, which include the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens. Thousands of international tourists arrive each year to visit these monuments, their presence forming a large part of the economic basis for the modern city. As a result, Luxor represents an excellent base for touring Upper Egypt, and is a popular holiday destination, both in its own right and as a starting or finishing point for Nile cruises.

Qena (Day 5)

Esna (Day 7)

At Esna, explore the Temple of Khonoum. Work on this Ptolemaic temple was started about 180 B.C., but it appears that an earlier temple was constructed by Thutmose III in 1500 B.C on the same site.

Aswan (Days 8, 9)

Egypt's southernmost city (population 150,000) and ancient frontier town has the loveliest setting on the Nile. At Aswan the deserts close in on the river, confining its sparkling blue between smooth amber sand and rugged extrusions of granite bedrock. Lateen-sailed feluccas glide past the ancient ruins and gargantuan rocks of Elephantine Island, palms and tropical shrubs softening the islands and embankments till intense blue skies fade into soft-focus dusks.

Attractions & Activities

Although its own monuments are insignificant compared to Luxor's, Aswan is the base for excursions to the temples of Philae and Kabasha, near the great dams beyond the First Cataract, and the Sun Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, far to the south. It can also serve for day trips to Darow Camel Market, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Esna - the main temples between here and Luxor.

Edfu + Kom Ombo (Day 9)

Edfu (Day 10)

Edfu is located up river from Kom Ombo. It is famous for the Temple of Horus. The Temple of Edfu is very dramatic. It is dedicated to Horus and was built in Greco Roman times. Horus was the god of the sky whose eyes were the sun and the moon. He became equated with the king, and therefore the King was Horus manifest.

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