Viking to launch cruise from Luxor to Aswan

CAIRO – 1 November 2017: The river fleet Viking Ra will launch in March 2017, sailing on the Nile River from Luxor to Aswan, Egypt.

Viking, which currently operates a fleet of 62 vessels, offers scenic cruising along the rivers and oceans of the Americas, Europe, Russia, Egypt, China and Southeast Asia.

The 12-day cruise allows guests to experience Egypt’s cultural treasures, starting from a three-night stay at a first-class hotel in Cairo where they will visit iconic sites including the Great Pyramids of Giza, the new Grand Egyptian Museum and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali.

Then, guests will visit Luxor and Aswan before boarding Viking Ra for an-eight day roundtrip cruise on the Nile River from Luxor to Aswan featuring privileged access to the tomb of Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens and excursions to the Temple of Khnum in Esna, the Dendera Temple complex in Qena, and a visit to a colorful Nubian village.

“Egypt is one of the most intriguing countries in the world, and it remains a top destination for many of our guests,” said Chairman of Viking Cruises Torstein Hagen.

As part of its schedule in 2019, Viking will launch seven new river ships besides operating an existing fleet of 69 river vessels.